The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

If you are 40 and over, don't miss this! Let's talk about retirement and books. How could you write and retire right? Today I will talk more about the upcoming course, “Write and Retire Right.” Be inspired by the story of one of our Retirement Rockstars – Dr. Clara Ricketts. Sign up for the course at Write and Retire Right Masterclass: https://extramileja.com/writeandretireright Get the bo...

Why should you bother with print books? My recent experiences with "Karissa’s Second Chance" validate the need for print and based on a recent communication from Draft2Digital, there are more print readers than digital readers. They based their conclusion on a   2022 Pew Research report  that examined the reading habits of Americans: · Of the 75% of respondents who read at least one book...

One of the secrets to publishing cost-effectively is writing short book. They are easy to read and will give you a quick win on your publishing journey. Learn more reasons to write and publish short books on this episode of the podcast. Get the book now! Karissa’s Second Chance https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVG51FZC About the Host: Jamaican Authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Wri...

Have you ever done something that you thought you could never do? Well, this has been my experience. I was adamant that I could not write fiction. I rarely buy fiction books. I lost my passion for novels about 20 years ago, although it was my first love. Yet I promised two authors to one day give it a try and I thought about a second chance romance. Well, without any goal of doing it this year, I...

February is Reggae Month and this month we are highlighting Jamaican authors who are writing to preserve Jamaica's culture through writing. In this book, Rastafari Beliefs, these and other claims of the Rastafari Movement are addressed by the Caribbean’s leading Christian Apologist and an eminent scholar on Rastafari, the Rev. Dr. Clinton Chisholm. He was the consulting editor for the book, Ch...

February is Reggae Month in Jamaica. It is so fitting that a Jamaican journalist has seen it fit to record the history of the development of Reggae and Dancehall Music in Jamaica, giving us previously untold stories. Howard McGowan is an award-winning entertainment journalist, celebrating 50 years in journalism. He was The Gleaner’s first entertainment journalist. In December 2023, he published an...

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. His presentation was concise and 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 http...

What is copyright and why is this important to authors and other creatives? On today’s show, Ruth gives a recap of the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit and you will learn 10 things every author needs to know about copyright. This presentation was one of the presentations at the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit. The presenter was Jihan Williams. Jihan’s Contact https://jihanwilliams.com/ Down...

How much does it cost for someone to write a book for you or coach you to write? What if you would like to publish a book without writing it? How much does ghostwriting cost and how does it work? In this episode, along with sharing her latest authorpreneurship ventures, Ruth provides the average cost of ghost-writing or book coaching for a small book (10,000 – 30,000 words). She also explains her...

Publishing is expensive! It is said 95% of authors lose on their first publication. Ruth knows this first hand after being greatly indebted from her first publication. The pain of this experience and lessons learnt pushed her to find solutions so that more manuscripts don’t die in the minds of their authors. In 2020, she discovered the secrets which led her to publish 16 books for less than what h...

What are the best publishing alternatives besides Amazon? In this episode, along with sharing her latest authorpreneurship ventures, Ruth offers the top three publishing alternatives to Amazon. These are: Bookvault: https://bookvault.app/ Draft2Digital: https://www.draft2digital.com/ Lulu: https://www.lulu.com/ For more information on Bookvault, check out this video tutorial by Dale Roberts - http...

In this brief episode Ruth wishes her listeners a Merry Christmas and offers a few tips about how to unleash the power of a book as author entrepreneurs to win in 2024. Get the book  ⁠"Authorpreneur Secret$"⁠  on Amazon for more tips to become winning authorpreneurs.   #authorpreneurChristmaswishes   #tipstowinin2024withbooks About Ruth Jamaican Authorpreneur, Cameka "Ruth" Tay...

How do you unleash the power of a book to build your business? In today’s episode, I share the story of how one author is turning her words/book into an income driver for her business. Ruth’s Latest Authorpreneurship Ventures The Design to Win Roadmaps Membership Group www.extramileja.com/designtowinroadmaps Featured Books: Authorpreneur Secret$ Revised Edition - C. Ruth Taylor Start Grow Thrive:...

How many books should you expect to sell as an author? Most self-published authors sell  250 books or less , regardless of how many different books they write. Traditionally published  books sell  around 3,000 copies on average, with only 250 of those sales in the first year.  It’s rare that  books  sell over 100,000 copies and even rarer to sell more than a million. [1] If this is the case, how s...

Thinking of writing a memoir? Are you afraid to share your story?   In this episode, debut author Dr. Ruthline Haughton Cameron, shares some useful tips to overcome the fear of sharing your story.   In her memoir, “Forgiving the Unforgivable” she shares deeply personal stories to help us walk through the difficult land of forgiveness to find healing. Don’t miss this episode if you are thinking of...

Have you ever read a book that changed your life completely?   In this episode, cultural advocate and bestselling author, Jo-Ann Richards Goffe, shares her cultural mission and the role books have played in her life over the years.   Learn more about her vegan journey, how she came to embrace the Jamaican language and her upcoming new book on episode 126 of the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast.   Mor...

Are you a poetry lover? Do you write poems? Have you considered publishing your collection? This is what Antonette did in 2022, in her poetic memoir, “Journey to Wholeness Vol. 1”. Listen to her inspirational interview for tips and tricks to turn your collection of poems into a published book for posterity. Learn more in ep. 125 of the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast on Monday, November 20, 2023 on...

Why is 2030 significant? How do books or authorpreneurship facilitate sustainable development? The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2024 will shed light on this and today’s podcast is a teaser. The year 2030 is a significant year internationally. With regards to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the centerpiece is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the Unit...

How can you help children of Caribbean parentage in the Diaspora to become familiar with their Caribbean heritage? How about writing Caribbean stories and sharing it with them? This is exactly what Dawn Forrester Price did in her historical fiction adventure series, “Run to Freedom.” "Run to Freedom" is a trilogy set on an 18th century Jamaican plantation about an enslaved family’s quest...

Why not end 2023 strong with a book? Trust me, it’s not too late! Join Ruth’s Annual Rocket-Writing Challenge, November 1-30. Write a small non-fiction book (10,000 - 30,000 words) and make your dream come true. The Annual Rocket-Writing Competition To get started, download a free copy of the book, “The Rocket-Writer” from www.authorpreneursecrets.com/resources or get it on Kindle or anywhere book...

Could a book launch you into a new career? This is exactly what happened to Daphne Ellis. She wrote her memoir and since then, her life has taken a new turn. More About Daphne Ellis Daphne Ellis is an educator and trained counselor who has worked in various capacities in her homeland, Jamaica, and overseas. She is a specialist trained in both Mathematics and English and has served as Department He...

Are you struggling to write your first book? You are not alone. This is why I host an annual (FREE) writing challenge in the Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook group. This has borne great fruit. The winner of our first challenge in 2018, Mr. Leostone Morrison, has since gone on to publish at least 11 books for himself; established his publishing business, created courses from his books, and has expande...

In recent months, Amazon KDP has been making some significant changes and I want to bring you up to speed with some of these changes. These include: 1.    Increases in the cost of printing books 2.    Declaring your use of AI generated materials 3.    Reduction of book categories – only 3 categories allowed, down from 10 4.     Scheduling your print book release date and ordering author copies bef...

Our podcast break is over! Welcome back to the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast. Our featured interview to kick start heritage month is with veteran Jamaican journalism, Desmond Allen, OD, who converted 20 of his award-winning interviews into a book titled, "Desmond Allen's Greatest Hits: Wondrous Tales of Extraordinary Jamaicans." This book marks his 50th anniversary in journalism. We...

Which publishing option should you take? Is the traditional route better for you or the independent/self-publishing route. Learn more in this episode. Our featured book for this episode is "Pen it to Win It." If you want to know how to win beyond book sales, this book is for you. The audiobook is free on YouTube at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehB6_DJ6Sc The Authorpre...