The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

Will you be one of the 10,000 Authorpreneurs from the Caribbean and the Diaspora by 2030? Today, Ruth reviews the 2023 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in which the Authorpreneurship vision for 2030 was unleashed. The Caribbean authorpreneur summit is an avenue to educate and inspire authors from the Caribbean and the Diaspora to write and profit from books. This year, it was a 2-day affair on Janua...

Children are capable of doing amazing things.  Coryn Anaya Clarke is a 7-year-old author from Trinidad and Tobago. Her first book, "Chronicles of Coryn: 7 Days of Fun," which chronicles her talents and the fun activities she does with her family was published when she was four years old. In 2022, for her seventh birthday, she embarked on a mission to have seven published books to celebrate he...

How do you create a coffee table book?  To celebrate Jamaica's 60th anniversary of independence, David Muir and Sean Henry, set out to create a meaningful keepsake that inspires celebrate the momentous occasion with a beautiful coffee table book, "Pieces of Jamaica." In this interview, David Muir tell us about this iconic project and its significance as well as his journey in publishing. &nbs...

Did you know that you can use your book to bring attention and awareness to a special cause? Meet attorney-at-law and bestselling author, Jihan Williams, from St Kitts and Nevis who is using her book to advocate for pregnancy loss sufferers. Her first book, Lifting the Weight of Miscarriage: Healing Insights for Pregnancy Loss Sufferers and the People Around Us was self-published under her imprint...

Is it ever too late to write your first book?   Mrs. Cyriline McFarlane published her first book at 90 years old to celebrate her birthday.   The book is riveting. It's titled, "Walking in the Valley with Jesus."  Get the Book More About the Author Mrs. McFarlane has been a Christian for almost 80 years, having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour at 12 years old. She worke...

Thinking of publishing a book?  Don't know where to start? The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit will help you!   Meet one of the co-hosts and speaker, Marva Titley Smith, a bestselling author and management consultant, who was helped on her journey by attending the summit in 2021 and 2022. Contact Marva at https://www.marvasmith.com/ Get her book "Time to Thrive"  Register for the Sum...

Do you need help with publishing and marketing your book? Why not get a Virtual Assistant? Today, we talk with Nardia Wilson, a Virtual Assistant on Fiverr.  She has helped me to make the publishing process more manageable. More About Nardia Nardia is a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and she applies the Christian principles of integrity, honesty and excellence to her work. She started of...

Don't judge a book by its cover. Is this true in book publishing? What are some of the dos and don’ts of designing a good book cover? Along with sharing her latest authorpreneurship ventures, Ruth shares some tips and resources to help you design a good book cover.   What are your thoughts on these tips and resources? Useful Author Resources The Rocket-Writer: How to Write Your Non-Fiction Bo...

This is a quick episode to answer questions on ISBNs and publishing and update  you on my latest Authorpreneurship venture. For publishing wide, publish through  IngramSpark and Draft2Digital. Visit their websites for more information. To purchase ISBNS, visit Bowker, Nielsen or your national library websites for more details. For those in the Caribbean get it through CARICOM and in Jama...

Have you ever thought of turning your parenting experience or coaching program into a book? This is exactly what Megan did. Mrs. Megan Angus-Hylton is a licensed Associate Counselling Psychologist and author of “ Directing Your Arrows: A Strategic Approach to Successful Parenting.”   Megan shares from her book, her parenting experiences and winning parenting strategies to help parents raise t...

One of the benefits of becoming a published author is the doors that a book will open for you. On this episode, Ruth shares some of the doors her books have opened for her and the possibilities for other authors. Ruth also shared some of her latest authorpreneurship ventures including the annual Rocket-Writing Challenge, a conversation on Clubhouse, an upcoming digital marketing conference, and a...

What are some key things to note when you are ready to publish your book on Amazon via Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)? In what format should you upload your book? How do you get paid from Amazon?  What about copyright? How do authors get copyright? These questions and more are addressed on this episode of the podcast. Winning Author Resources The Rocket Writer: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book...

How do you overcome your doubts and fears as a new author? What are the steps to write a small non-fiction book fast? Today, we provide more answers from the audiobook, “The Rocket-Writer” by C. Ruth Taylor as we prepare for the annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in the Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook Tribe. Join Ruth’s annual Rocket-Writing challenge which begins in November to coincide with NaNoWrimo...

Do you want to write a book but don’t know where to start? This episode is just for you. Learn how to tell your story or write a non-fiction book quickly. Ruth’s annual Rocket-Writing challenge begins in November to coincide with NaNoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month). To prepare you for that journey, Ruth has produced an ebook and audiobook called, “The Rocket-Writer: How to Write Your Non-Fict...

How do you keep your book alive after the book launch? How do you get book reviews and keep the momentum going? Author of "God in the MeanTime," Diane Batchelor has kept the momentum going for two years since her book launched in July 2020. She has gotten 59 five-star ratings and the opportunities keep coming. How has she done it? This week Diane shares her story and we can learn quite a bit to ke...

Are you looking for free resources to help you win on your writing and publishing journey? This week, I am sharing five amazing, free resources to help you to write, publish, and leverage books to win without breaking the bank.  These cover payment gateways, writing and publishing steps, and formatting help. Free Resources to Win 1. The Rocket-Writer: How to Write Your Non-Fiction Book in 24...

How do you experience the better part after a painful past? This week, first-time author, Georgia Haffenden, shares her story and her writing journey along with some gems to help us to experience the better part. Georgia Haffenden is a native of the beautiful island of Jamaica, who now resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with her husband and three children. She grew up in the ‘garden parish’ of S...

What should authors know when hiring editors and other freelancers to assist in preparing your book for publication? Tamara Francis has been an educator, editor, proofreader, book formatter and voice over artist for over 15 years. As a trained teacher, she has taught English language, English Literature, Spanish, English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy. Tamara is the editor of the children...

What motivates you to write? This week, Caribbean Authorpreneurs, Daniel Francis (Trinidad and Tobago) and Jamar and Natassia Wright (Jamaica) share a bit of their writing journeys and what motivates them to write. They also provide some useful tips and insights to inspire you on your journey. We also provide feedback on responses to Michael La Ronn’s interview on estate planning. Resources to Win...

If you should pass away, will your books die with you? Who will manage your books/literary estate if you should pass away? If your copyright allows you to earn from your book 70-95 years after your death, how can you ensure that your heirs know what to do with your books when you are no longer here? Fortunately for us, we have resources to help us on the journey and Michael La Ronn (M.L. Ronn) has...

Is a book launch necessary?  Listen to my reflection and review of the Legacy Fest Book Launch event and let me know if you will have a book launch in the future. On August 28, 2022, I launched my grandmother’s memoir, “The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble.” This event gave us a glimpse of the power of books and possibilities beyond book sales. Ruth’s Au...

How do you rise above overwhelming odds to achieve success? Ambassadors Jamar and Natassia Wright both have powerful stories. They are UN Ambassadors and the founders of Mind Food International. Together, this husband-and-wife team serve as Leadership Practitioners, radio talk show hosts, youth advocates and inspirational speakers. They are the authors of four books. Listen as they share the secre...

How do you know when it is time to quit your job and dive into entrepreneurship full-time? What exactly does it mean to scale a business? This week, three Caribbean author-experts share their views on this matter. This is an excerpt from the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2022. For a deeper dive into these issues get their books: Start, Grow, Thrive: Build a Business to Last by Nerissa...

Why should you write a book? What are the benefits of writing a book? This week Ruth shares five reasons you should write a book [by Ray Edwards – a leading copywriter, author and podcaster) and the unexpected benefits of writing a book, excerpt from three Caribbean author entrepreneurs, shared at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2022. Check the links in the show notes for more detail...

Are you thinking of writing and publishing a children's book? This episode is for you. Prolific children's author Greta Alves- Malcolm breaks down the entire process leaving you with ideas, budget and other tips to make publishing a children's book a reality. Greta is a Jamaican author living in the Cayman Islands with her husband. She has a diploma in Early Childhood Education and is presently pu...