The Author Revolution® Podcast

Send us Fan Mail For those of you who are wide (or thinking about going wide), this week's podcast interview is for you. Kobo Writing Life is one of the platforms I recommend indie authors publish direct to and after listening to this week's podcast episode, I think you'll see why. In today's episode, I'm talking with Tara Cremin from Kobo Writing Life! She's giving u...

Send us Fan Mail It really doesn't get much better than the next couple of weeks. At least, not for indie authors! We're coming up on THREE massive events - from the Alliance of Independent Author's 2021 Self Publishing Advice Conference to our 3-Day Plan Your Series Challenge, and then of course NaNoWriMo - this is the PERFECT time to commit to your writing. In today's episode...

Send us Fan Mail I get asked all the time about how far an indie author should plan out their series. The truth is, it's a little more complicated than that. There are actually THREE different types of series and knowing which one you have is going to help dictate your plan. In today's episode, we're talking about just how many books you should be planning out in your series--and mo...

Send us Fan Mail NaNoWriMo is right around the corner and October is the time to start getting our plans in gear. That's why it's affectionately dubbed, "Preptober." So if you're planning on taking on the NaNoWriMo challenge this year, you definitely need to listen to this episode! In today's episode, we're gearing up for Preptober and talking about the ways you...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wish you could bring just a little more magic into your author life? I do! I've been toying with the idea of bringing more fun, magic, mystery, and even meditation around having the author career I want. Well, it's time to have a revolution, folks! (heehee)In today's episode, not only are we celebrating 100 episodes of the Author Revolution Podcast, but...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard of the Alliance of Independent Authors? Well, I have a treat for you. Not only am I speaking with a bestselling and award-winning indie author, but she's also the co-founder of Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). Yes, that's right. In today's episode, I'm speaking with Orna Ross! Learn more about Orna's author journey, about the concepti...

Send us Fan Mail Being an indie author has evolved tremendously over the past few years. I can honestly say, the biggest game-changer I had was when I chose to alter my mindset. I chose to see success in a new light and it brought more joy and creativity flooding back. All because I chose to be more... me! In today's episode, I'm riffing off on what it means to be an indie author right n...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to publishing wide, very few people are as knowledgeable as today's podcast guest. Not only was he the Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations at Kobo, but he now works as the Director of Business Development at Draft-2-Digital. Yes, that's right... Mark Leslie Lefebvre is on the show! In today's episode, I'm talking with Mark Leslie Le...

Send us Fan Mail In the past decade, indie publishing revolutionized the way authors come at their careers. Gone are the gatekeepers, yes. But it doesn't mean we've done everything right. In fact, I'd say we have some work to do. In today's episode, I'm talking about what it means to be a badass, author revolutionary. In my opinion, we have an obligation to change the cour...

Send us Fan Mail For most authors, learning to master Amazon as a publishing platform first before adding anything else into the mix makes the most sense. But what if you're not a fan of Amazon? Or if you want to be a wide author from the get-go? Well...In today's episode, I'm laying out a new strategy for utilizing rapid releasing for authors who want to be WIDE. It's one that...

Send us Fan Mail Amazon has recently given authors a new tool to format their book's sales page to make it more appealing to readers. If you've ever seen books with a "From the Publisher" section that has a ton more options for images and content, you know what I'm talking about. In today's episode, I'm discussing Amazon's A+ Content and what it means for in...

Send us Fan Mail I've seen it time and time again... Authors never getting past the planning phase because they don't feel ready. Their plan isn't perfect. There truly is no such thing as perfect, but all too often, we find ourselves locked in by our idea of perfection. This, in turn, keeps us striving, but never really arriving at our destination. It's time to break through al...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we keep people, groups, and things in our lives longer than we really should. In trying to declutter my own life so I can bring in more of the stuff that lights me up, I've had to make some tough decisions. Luckily, I really do believe that when one door closes, another door opens. Or in my case, opens wider... In today's episode, I'm talking about my own...

Send us Fan Mail Life has a funny way of changing plans and making us rethink things. This past week, I lost a dear friend of mine to cancer and it's impacted me in more ways than I can count. As much as we'd like to believe we can carry on, sometimes we need to honor where we are. In today's episode, I'm going to be talking about grief and how to deal with it when it impacts y...

Send us Fan Mail One of the questions I get asked all the time is: How do you write a series outline? There's a lot of info out on the interwebs that can overcomplicate it. You shouldn't have to spend weeks or months planning it out or doing character development. There's an easier way. In today's episode, we're going through my process to getting a 4-book series mapped ou...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of authors come into the self publishing world, hoping they can earn some decent money. Others, though, question whether or not being profitable is even possible. In today's episode, we're going to talk about whether or not self publishing can actually be profitable. PLUS get my tips on how to increase profitability, if you feel yours is too low. Have a listen! Be...

Send us Fan Mail Having the right mindset really is key to ultimate success. As indie authors, some of us have the right mindset in place, while others struggle with it a bit. Regardless of which camp you fall into, getting clear on where your mindset is will help you stay on track. In today's episode, I got to interview Amanda Rose, CEO of The Infinite Power of You, Inc. She's a busines...

Send us Fan Mail It's almost July 4th weekend here in the US and I've been thinking a lot about what "freedom" means to me as an author. I want more financial freedom and more freedom to write what I want to write. In today's episode, we're discussing what freedom means to us and how to make room for MORE freedom in our author lives. Are you ready? Have a listen now:...

Send us Fan Mail When I first started writing I pretty much wrote from anywhere. My bed, the counter, a coffee shop. But as I grew as an author, I learned the power of a designated writing space. In today's episode, we're talking all about writing spaces. In specific, why we authors need a designated space and how it can drastically improve our writing and creative life. Ready? Have a li...

Send us Fan Mail Being a prolific writer means writing and publishing our works consistently. But sometimes, we get hung up on negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, and even self-sabotage when we don't mean to. In today's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into author mindset and why it matters. It's time we get past all of the stuff that holds us back from greatness. Are you read...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been stalling out on your author progress or feeling like you need some new tools to make your author life easier? If so, you're going to want to perk your ears and listen to today's episode! There's a special deal inside that only lasts until June 15th, so don't miss it! In today's episode, I'm chatting with Infostack Founder, Cary Richards....

Send us Fan Mail Authors are often told that they really need to invest in good editing. While that can certainly be true, does the rule apply to everyone? What happens is you're the type of author who already writes clean? Can you self-edit your books rather than hire it out? In today's episode, I'm discussing the truth behind self-editing and why some authors need to embrace the i...

Send us Fan Mail The past year has amped up stress levels, big time. Pretty much everyone, everywhere is stressed out. But what happens when you're a creative - like an author? It can mean writer's block and your creativity going out the window. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about what stress and trauma do to the brain, how it affects our creativity, and what we...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talked with Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, and now Atticus - a software app designed to help writers keep everything in one place. If you're an author looking for a smarter tool to write, edit, and even design your layouts in, you won't want to miss this episode. Have a listen! Support the show Thank you for tuning in...

Send us Fan Mail Deciding on a launch strategy for your books can be difficult. When you first start looking into rapid releasing, it seems like everyone is dropping books left, right, and center. But should you really be launching books a month apart? In today's episode, we're talking all about the two rapid release launch strategies I recommend. We're talking about the pros and co...