The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies? This is part three of a 3-part Million-Dollar Book Models series on the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast. Today, we are discussing turning your book into a high ticket certification program. This is from Ruth’s book, “Million-Dollar Book Secret$.” In the first part of the podcast, Ruth discusses her various author...

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies? In this three-part series, Ruth shares three book models that can generate a million dollars in any currency without selling thousands of copies. This episode features the million-dollar book academy membership group subscription model and the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures. Books Mentioned ⁠1 . Making...

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies? In this three-part series, Ruth shares three book models that can generate a million dollars in any currency without selling thousands of copies. This episode features the Book and Training (BaT) model. Stay tuned for Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts and how authors can play a part. Ruth also shares the latest...

Can you achieve big dreams with no money? What’s the latest update on Jamaica post Hurricane Melissa? What new and exciting things is Ruth up to on her authorpreneurship ventures? In this episode, Ruth addresses these questions and reads an excerpt from her book, “Starting without Money: Achieving Big Dreams with Small Pockets.” She hopes this will be her future TED Talk. What do you think? Ruth a...

According to Public Works Partners, storytelling is a "strategic tool for recovery and resilience. Developed by Public Works Partners, the  Storytelling for Recovery and Resilience Framework  provides a structured approach to utilizing narratives’ power in navigating crises’ aftermath."  Now is the time for the stories of hope and resilience to come forth to help Jamaicans rise above the...

How do you both write and publish a book in 30 days? If you want to attempt this feat during the Small Book Big Impact Challenge in November, don’t miss this episode. In this episode, Ruth outlines a 4-week process that can be followed to get it done, especially for an eBook. Authorpreneurship Resources ⁠ https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠ Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://ac...

How do you build out your book chapters? How do you ensure you have enough to write? In this episode, Ruth shares some tips for authors writing a devotional, general non-fiction and memoirs. Books Mentioned ⁠ 1. Unshackled Nuggets: Healing Insights to Break Free from Hurt to Hope ⁠ ⁠ 2. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace ⁠ ⁠ 3. Driving with Confidence: How I...

Are you ready to end 2025 with a bang? Then consider joining my 30-Day Small Book Big Impact Challenge in November. This episode will help you to prepare for it. Today, Aminata Coote shares 17 tips to write faster to complete your book, and I share the latest in my authorpreneurship ventures, including my upcoming books and events. Writing Productivity Tips 1. Choose Your Genre 2. Set a Writing Sc...

The podcast break was insanely productive, and I gainedgreater clarity for regarding authorpreneurship and Vision 2030. Here are some of the highlights:  Wrote and published 6 new books as part of my 12books for 2025 challenge Hosted a  book club and 4-week Biblestudy  series with my book  Better Than I Dreamed       Launched my new authorpreneurship venture:  Million-Dollar Book Secret$ Challenge...

This is the season finale of the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast as I celebrate 10 years as an author entrepreneur. I share some of the lessons on the journey, including: Learning to balance purpose and profit Fixing my money mindset and pricing for profit Creating systems and setting boundaries Embracing struggle and mistakes as a normal part of the process Understanding the business and money are...

Today’s show is an exciting one! It’s the perfect authorpreneurship episode with our guest author Sharon Woodhouse. She will be sharing ideas from her book, “ ⁠ TheProfitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books ⁠ .” Sharon is a former indie book publisher and current owner ofConspire Creative, a book business agency that offers coaching, consulting, project management...

Ruth is launching the book “Better Than I Dreamed” and a book club on May 4, 2025, as her latest authorpreneurshipventure. In today’s episode, she does a book reading and a poem from the book. To join the book club, purchase a copy of the book and complete the Google form below to book your spot. After that, the Zoom link will be shared. Meetings will beover six weeks, every Monday., starting May...

In this episode, Ruth shares at least 10 lessons learned from 10 years as a published author. These include: 1.      The value of being an author 2.     The need for extra pairs of eyes 3.     To err is human 4.    The value of building a business around your books 5.      Books open doors. Books Mentioned 1.     Small Book … Big Impact https://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-eb...

This episode is the recap of BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo and the lessons learnt. These include: 1.      Events are expensive 2.      In person events build connections and bond 3.      Events sell books 4.    There is a need for more events like these Books Mentioned 1.     Small Book … Big Impact https://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/...

Your book doesn't need to be long/big to be effective. In "Small Book ... Big Impact," author and publisher C. Ruth Taylor explores the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 12 success tips drawn from the example of famous small books that continue to have a powerful impact today. With a focus on creating memorable, impactful works, this book will inspire bo...

Are you struggling to sell books on Amazon? Well, Dave Chesson has some strategies to boost your sales. In today’s masterclass, Dave will break it down for us. Book Mentioned Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo at https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Join the Alliance of Ind...

What are some of the unexpected benefits of being an author? For me, that includes the beautiful relationships that have been forged in the last decade and the connections made. In this episode, there is a chapter from the book, “Pen It to Win it: Going Beyond Book Sales” which speaks to the 21superpowers of a book. Books Mentioned “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only. https://www.amazon...

Does a book have to be big to be effective? In  Small Book ... Big Impact , I explore the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 10 simple yet powerful success tips drawn from the Book of Ruth in the Bible that will inspire you to write and publish your book. Small Book ... Big Impact is a short but impactful book, offering valuable lessons for authors looking to make a la...

As a Caribbean author, are you using AI in your writing or publishing process? At the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2024, we had a presentation on AI with Michael La Ronn from the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). His presentation was concise. It showed us ways we are already using AI and new AI tools we can benefit from. Michael’s Contact ⁠https://authorlevelup.com/⁠Join ALLi at...

J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is a New York Times and an international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. James Patterson describes JD barker as “a one-of-a-kind writer and that’s a rare and special thing.” J.D. often speaks on topics such as th...

In this episode, Ruth continues her Better Than I Dreamed series with a book reading from Chapter 3, "Opportunities in the Crisis," from Better Than I Dreamed . She shares how, like Ruth in the biblical book of Ruth, she turned her crisis into an opportunity by creating a job for herself through book publishing. During a period ofunemployment, she launched her publishing career—transitio...

The better than I dreamed series continues but today's episode has a twist. My co-hosts today are two AI podcasters. I am using AI technology to present and analyze my growth and mission as an author and authorpreneur. It was mind blowing and helped me to better articulate my mission and purpose in the publishing space. Discover how ancient wisdom from the book of Ruth has inspired my authorpr...

Today Ruth kick starts the official celebration of her 10 years as a published author. You will learn how her journey started to now having 30 published books in 10 years. Ruth will be featuring 10 of her books on the podcast with weekly readings, starting with the latest book, “Better Than IDreamed.” Ruth’s New Book : Get mynew book, “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only. https://www.ama...

It’s a brand new month but the mission continues! In today’s show, I am sharing 10 tips for aspiring authorpreneurs by the late Joel Friedlander, written 10 years ago but still relevant today. Joel’s first tip, “Mindset shift “Realize that every book is essentially a mini  startup business , with all that that implies” aligns beautifully with the shows mission. I hope you will make the shift. Get...

The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit is over! It was awesome. Special thanks to our sponsors and presenters. The feedback has been positive. This episode provides highlights of the summit and one of the presentations of the summit by Keith Wedderburn. Publishing Opportunities from the Summit BambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize - Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction O...