Ep145: Using Your Local Library as an Author Resource

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Hello Writers and Crafters!

I'm Valerie Ihsan, And I'm Erick Mertz, and this is Episode 145 of the podcast and it's January 31, 2024 as we record this.

Main Topic: Using Your Local Library as an Author Resource

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Valerie:
getting ready for Turkey trip
updating website slowly
pitch conferences from Turkey
new name for my coaching program for authors: Aligned Author (haven't decided whether to do it as a 12 week program for $1499, or just list it as $500/mo (tell me which you'd like, email)

Erick:
writing a lot (40K goal - blew past that)
recovering reader magnet
relaunching author marketing ideas (ads? New covers?)
Analysis: cost, versatility, marketing, immediate ROI not likely, transparent with what they are doing

Just finished:

I'M READING: Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume

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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Redefine Life for Yourself: How to Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life's Purpose by Patrice Washington