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The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 181: The Profitable Author: 1001 Ways to Build an Author Business You Love with Sharon WoodhouseToday’s show is an exciting one! It’s the perfect authorpreneurship episode with our guest author Sharon Woodhouse. She will be sharing ideas from her book, “TheProfitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books.”Sharon is a former indie book publisher and current owner ofConspire Creative, a book business agency that offers coaching, consulting, project management, and business support services for authors and indie publishers. She writes about all aspects of creating holistic, income-generatingauthor businesses you love and finding your place in the vibrant ecosystem of books. Sharon has helped tens...2025-05-0542 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 181: The Profitable Author: 1001 Ways to Build an Author Business You Love with Sharon WoodhouseToday’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, “The Profitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books.”Sharon is a former indie book publisher and current owner of Conspire Creative, a book business agency that offers coaching, consulting, project management, and business support services for authors and indie publishers. She writesabout all aspects of creating holistic, income-generating author businesses you love and finding your place in the vibrant ecosystem of books. Sharon has helped tens of...2025-05-0542 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 180: Launching the Better Than I Dreamed Book ClubRuth is launching the book “Better Than I Dreamed” and a book club on May 4, 2025, as her latest authorpreneurshipventure. In today’s episode, she does a book reading and a poem from the book. To join the book club, purchase a copy of the book and complete the Google form below to book your spot. After that, the Zoom link will be shared. Meetings will beover six weeks, every Monday., starting May 26 at 7p.m. Jamaica Time.Let’s journey through Ruth together—and discover how your story can become better than you dreamed. 🌾...2025-04-2821 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 179: Lessons Learnt from 10 Years as a Published AuthorIn this episode, Ruth shares at least 10 lessons learned from 10 years as a published author. These include:1. The value of being an author2. The need for extra pairs of eyes3. To err is human4. The value of building a business around your books5. Books open doors.Books Mentioned1. Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/2. Better Than I Dreamedhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Jamaica Author Surv...2025-04-2041 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 178: Lessons Learnt from Hosting a Publishing Summit and ExpoThis episode is the recap of BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo and the lessons learnt.These include:1. Events are expensive2. In person events build connections and bond3. Events sell books4. There is a need for more events like theseBooks Mentioned1. Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/2. Better Than I Dreamedhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurvey to com...2025-04-1432 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 177: Small Book ... Big Impact Audiobook by C. Ruth TaylorYour 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 both seasoned authors and beginners to write more books quickly and boost long-term sales and leave a lasting impact.Small Book … Big Impact Tips1. Small Book… Inspirational Guide 2. Small Boo...2025-04-0741 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 176: How to Sell More Books on Amazon with Dave ChessonAre you struggling to sell books on Amazon? Well, Dave Chesson has some strategies to boost your sales. In today’s masterclass, Dave will break it down for us.Book MentionedSmall Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo at https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Join the Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writi...2025-03-3138 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 175: The Unexpected Benefits of Being a Published AuthorWhat 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.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/2025-03-2430 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 174: Powerful Lessons in a Tiny PackageDoes a book have to be big to be effective? In Small Book ... Big Impact, I explore the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 10 simple yet powerful success tips drawn from the Book of Ruth in the Bible that will inspire you to write and publish your book.Small Book ... Big Impact is a short but impactful book, offering valuable lessons for authors looking to make a lasting impact with their writing. With a focus on creating short, memorable, impactful works, this reminds us that small books are powerful tools for transformation. W...2025-03-1722 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 172: Co-Authoring Successfully with J.D. BarkerJ.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 the future of hybrid publishing, why authors must dare to think differently, building an author brand that shines in a crowded market and the creative business magic of co-authoring. In this episod...2025-03-0332 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 171: Job Opportunities in Book PublishingIn this episode, Ruth continues her Better Than I Dreamed series with a book reading from Chapter 3, "Opportunities in the Crisis," from Better Than I Dreamed.She shares how, like Ruth in the biblical book of Ruth, she turned her crisis into an opportunity by creating a job for herself through book publishing. During a period ofunemployment, she launched her publishing career—transitioning from employee to employer—and has since created job opportunities for over two dozen creativesin publishing over the past ten years. Her journey is yet another example of how her life has become better than...2025-02-2433 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 170: How Ancient Wisdom Inspires Modern-Day Business StrategiesThe 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 authorpreneurship strategies and how they can help you on your entrepreneurial journey.Media Sponsor: Gospel City 24/7https://gospelcity247.com/2025-02-1722 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 169: Better Than I Dreamed - 30 Published Books in 10 YearsToday Ruth kick starts the official celebration of her 10 years as a published author. You will learn how her journey started to now having 30 published books in 10 years.Ruth will be featuring 10 of her books on the podcast with weekly readings, starting with the latest book, “Better Than IDreamed.”Ruth’s New Book: Get mynew book, “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Publishing Prizes from BambuSparksBambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application -https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize2025-02-1028 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 168: 10 Game-Changing Tips for Aspiring AuthorpreneursIt’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 Joel’s full article at - JOEL FRIEDLANDER: https://www.thebookdesigner.com/10-tips-for-aspiring-authorpreneurs/
This episode also includes my short 5-minute present...2025-02-0322 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 167: How Believing in Your Book Influences Book Sales and Marketing with Keith WedderburnThe Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit is over! It was awesome. Special thanks to our sponsors and presenters. The feedback has been positive.
This episode provides highlights of the summit and one of the presentations of the summit by Keith Wedderburn.
Publishing Opportunities from the Summit
BambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize - Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only.
BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application
https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize - Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction Only
Submit manuscripts to admin@bambusparks.com
Keith Wedderburn's Bio and Contact
2025-01-2729 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 166: A Virtual Book Marketing Summit for Caribbean AuthorsResults don't lie! Marva Titley Smith heard about the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in 2021. She attended the summit, then joined the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy afterwards.
While in the academy, she published her solo book, "Time to
Thrive" which became an Amazon bestseller, and I certified her as a publishing coach.
In 2023, Marva was a co-host and speaker at the summit. It was a full circle moment. Furthermore, her book was featured among books produced by graduates of her alma mater, Columbia University.
Marva has used her book to attract leads for her Time to...2025-01-2023 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 165: Digital Marketing for Authors: Secrets from Freelancing Expert Damarli DunbarCould you turn your course into a book? The story of Damarli Dunbar will inspire you to do so, if this is your desire. We are delighted to have Damarli Dunbar as a presenter at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit on January 25, 2024.
Damarli is a freelancing expert, digital marketing specialist, mother, founder of Freelance Superstars, certified publishing coach, and an Amazon bestselling author.
Damarli is not only a Freelance Superstar but a summit superstar. She was so motivated at the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit that by the end of the summit, Damarli had converted a course to...2025-01-0643 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 164: My Top 10 Authorpreneur Moments of 2024It’s the final podcast episode of 2024! In this episode, I
share my top 10 authorpreneur moments of 2024! What were your top authorpreneur moments in 2024?
What are you looking forward to in 2025? I wish for you a prosperous New Year! Do take the time to reflect and recalibrate for the New Year!
Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit
https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/
Enroll in the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy to get the coaching, community support, and mentoring you need to publish cost-effectively and build your profitable author business faster tha...2024-12-3037 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 163: How Life Turned with a Book with Daphne EllisHow could your life turn with a book? Life turned with a book. That’s how Daphne Ellis describes her
authorpreneur journey.
Daphne Ellis is a seasoned Jamaican educator with over 30 years of experience teaching English. She has now ventured on an exciting new career path as an authorpreneur, offering publishing services through her company, “HEART Publishers.”
Her debut memoir “Dancing Among Snakes” became an instant Amazon bestseller and since then, every book she publishes hits the Amazon bestseller list.
Daphne is also a ghostwriter and editor par excellence. She entered the publishing in January...2024-12-2322 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 156: 3 Reasons You Should Write a Book by Chris DuckerThere’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one?
Since this November is NaNoWriMo and my annual Rocket-Writing challenge, our focus will be on writing and what motivates independent authors to write a book.
This week’s motivation to write comes from Chris Ducker of YouPreneur Press.
Youpreneur Press is dedicated to helping business owners, thought leaders, and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into game-changing books that drive more sales and more impact for their business.
2024-11-0422 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 155: Bestseller Secrets of Successful Romance AuthorsTo conclude our series on marketing and selling romance novels, I have highlighted the top 10 strategies used by our guest authors.
When you register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit for January 2025, this cheat sheet will be included in the summit toolkit.
Register at https://authorpreneursecrets.com/
Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources
Your Authorpreneur Secrets Guidebook: Authorpreneur Secret$: Write Fast, Publish Cost-Effectively and Generate Lasting Income
Register for the FREE Rocket-Writing Masterclass at https://authorpreneursecrets.com/ to kick start your authorpreneur journey....2024-10-2817 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 153: How to Market & Sell Romance Novels with Aminata CooteCan you make a living selling romance books as a Caribbean author? In this episode, Aminata
Coote, Jamaican bestselling author of over 35 books unlocks the secrets to marketing and selling romance books. She make a living selling romance books. If she did it, so you can you. Watch on YouTube or
listen on Spotify.
Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures
1. 2025 Caribeban Authorpreneur Summit - Save the date - January 24-25, 2025
2. The Annual Rocket-Writing Challenge - Nov. 1-30. Ruth has created a New Free Writing Masterclass
based on the book, “The Rocket-Writer.” We are pre...2024-10-1443 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 152: Writing a Biblically Inspired Romance Novel with Vivi WillieAre you thinking about writing Romance? Then this episode is just for you. Our interview with Vivi Willie is very inspiring. If she did it, so you can you.
Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures
1. New Free Writing Masterclass based on the book, “The Rocket-Writer.” We are prepping for the annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in November 2024. I have prepared a free course to help emerging authors and authorpreneurs to write faster and kick start their author journey in 24 hours or 30 days.
2. Authorpreneur Secret$™ Live: A Weekly teaching series on YouTube to teach aut...2024-10-0733 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 151: Podcast Resumption AnnouncementsThe Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast is back. This episode is an overview of what to expect going forward.
There is a new show giveaway – The self-paced Rocket-Writing Masterclass to get you started on your authorpreneur journey. It includes lessons on how to write your story or a short-non-fiction book in 24 hours or 30 days and an introduction to author entrepreneurship.
The show will have a new featured segment called “ALLi news” which is all about the Alliance of Independent
Authors, updates on Ruth’s authorpreneurship journey, interviews and useful resources to help you to become a winning authorpren...2024-09-3014 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 146: Caribbean Author Empowerment Events - April 2024What are some Caribbean author events to empower more authors in the Region to write and publish more books?
Today’s episode shares two upcoming events: one in Trinidad and one in Jamaica.
One Momentum is having their first Caribbean Author Conference (Trinidad) and Dayelight Publishers (Jamaica) is hosting their Reach Millions Author Live event.
See the links in the show notes below.
The Caribbean Author Conference (April 23)
https://www.ompublishing.org/
Reach Millions Author Live (April 25-26)
https://dayelightpublishers.com/reachmillions/
...2024-04-1517 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 141: A Retiree Rockstar - Dr. Clara Ricketts' StoryIf you are 40 and over, don't miss this! Let's talk about retirement and books. How could you write and retire right?
Today I will talk more about the upcoming course, “Write and Retire Right.” Be inspired by the story of one of our Retirement Rockstars – Dr. Clara Ricketts.
Sign up for the course at Write and Retire
Right Masterclass: https://extramileja.com/writeandretireright
Get the book, “Write and Retire Right” on
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Write-Retire-Right-Non-Fiction-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B08QZBDVVF
About th...2024-03-1129 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 140: Why Should You Bother with Print BooksWhy 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 in the prior year, just 13.8% said they read only digital books (ebooks and audio).
· Three times as many (49%) read only print books. An additional 37.2% read both print and digital...2024-03-0515 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 139 - The Magic of Writing Short Books - 10 Reasons You ShouldOne of the secrets to publishing cost-effectively is writing short book. They are easy to read and will give you a quick win on your publishing journey.
Learn more reasons to write and publish short books on this episode of the podcast.
Get the book now!
Karissa’s Second Chance
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVG51FZC
About the Host:
Jamaican Authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as...2024-02-2619 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 138: Writing & Publishing My Debut Novella in 10 DaysHave 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 wrote a short novel and published it in 10 days (February 2-11, 2024).
The book of 16, 125 words was...2024-02-1923 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 137: Rastafari Beliefs and Reggae Month with Clinton ChisholmFebruary is Reggae Month and this month we are highlighting Jamaican authors who are writing to preserve Jamaica's culture through writing.
In this book, Rastafari Beliefs, these and other claims of the Rastafari Movement are addressed by the Caribbean’s leading Christian Apologist and an eminent scholar on Rastafari, the Rev. Dr. Clinton Chisholm. He was the consulting editor for the book, Chanting Down Babylon: The Rastafari Reader, which is the most authoritative as well as extensively researched book on the Rastafari Movement.
We sat down for a Q&A...2024-02-1229 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 136 - Celebrating Reggae Month with "An Odyssey in Reggae and Journalism' by Howard McGowanFebruary 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 iconic cultural gem, his debut book, “An Odyssey in Reggae and Journalism.” As we celebrate Reggae in February, year after year, this book is
a must-read.
In this episod...2024-02-0625 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 135: AI and the Future of Authorship with Michael La RonnAs a Caribbean author, are you using AI in your writing or publishing process?
At the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2024, we had a presentation on AI with Michael La Ronn from the
Alliance of Independent Authors. His presentation was concise and it showed us ways we are already using AI and new AI tools we can benefit from.
Michael’s Contact
https://authorlevelup.com/
Join ALLi at https://authorlevelup.com/alli
Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures
Join the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy Membership Group by Ja...2024-01-2921 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 134: 10 Things Every Author Should Know About Copyright & Summit RecapWhat is copyright and why is this important to authors and other creatives?
On today’s show, Ruth gives a recap of the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit and you will learn 10 things every author needs to know about copyright. This presentation was one of the presentations at the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit. The presenter was Jihan Williams.
Jihan’s Contact
https://jihanwilliams.com/
Download the Summit Toolkit here
https://bit.ly/3OamP2M
Download Jihan's Notes - 10 Thin...2024-01-2224 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 133: How much does ghostwriting or book coaching cost?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 book creation process via her Rocket-Writing Bootcamp.
These rates in 2024 are according to: Th...2024-01-1530 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 132: How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?Publishing is expensive! It is said 95% of authors lose on their first publication. Ruth knows this first hand after being greatly indebted from her first publication.
The pain of this experience and lessons learnt pushed her to find solutions so that more manuscripts don’t die in the minds of their authors.
In 2020, she discovered the secrets which led her to publish 16 books for less than what her first publication cost.
With this knowledge as well as her discoveries on how to create multiple in...2024-01-0821 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 131: Top 3 Publishing Alternatives to Amazon KDPWhat 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 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQBZgh16UN0
Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures
Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy
The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summ...2024-01-0121 minThe Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 130 - Christmas Greetings from RuthIn 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$" on Amazon for more tips to
become winning authorpreneurs. #authorpreneurChristmaswishes #tipstowinin2024withbooks
About Ruth
Jamaican Authorpreneur, Cameka "Ruth" Taylor, a.k.a. "The
Rocket-Writer," is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean
Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ p...2023-12-2502 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 129: Unleashing the Power of a BookHow do you unleash the power of a book to build your business?
In today’s episode, I share the story of how one author is
turning her words/book into an income driver for her business.
Ruth’s Latest Authorpreneurship Ventures
The Design to Win Roadmaps Membership Group www.extramileja.com/designtowinroadmaps
Featured Books:
Authorpreneur Secret$ Revised Edition - C. Ruth Taylor
Start Grow Thrive: Build a Business to Last - Nerissa Golden
About the Host:
2023-12-1815 minThe Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 128: How Many Books Should You Expect to SellHow many books should you expect to sell as an author?
Most self-published authors sell 250 books or less, regardless of how many different books they write. Traditionally published books sell around 3,000 copies on average, with only 250 of those sales in the first year.
It’s rare that books sell over 100,000 copies and even rarer to sell more than a million.[1]
If this is the case, how should we measure success as Indie authors? Let’s discuss on this episode of The Authorpreneur
Secret$ podcast.
About the Host:
Jamaican au...2023-12-1118 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 127- Tips on Writing Memoirs - Forgiving the UnforgivableThinking of writing a memoir? Are you afraid to share your story?
In this episode, debut author Dr. Ruthline Haughton Cameron, shares some useful tips to overcome the fear of sharing your story.
In her memoir, “Forgiving the Unforgivable” she shares deeply personal stories to help us walk through the difficult land of forgiveness to find healing.
Don’t miss this episode if you are thinking of writing a memoir in the future.
More about Dr. Cameron
Ruthline...2023-12-0430 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 126: Books & Cultural Change with Jo-Ann Richards-GoffeHave 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.
More about Jo-Ann
Jo-Ann Faith Richards is an author, singer/songwriter, transformational speaker and cultural advocate. She is passionate about truth, just...2023-11-2745 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 125: Writing Poetic Memoirs with Antonette ScarlettAre you a poetry lover? Do you write poems? Have you
considered publishing your collection?
This is what Antonette did in 2022, in her poetic memoir, “Journey to Wholeness Vol. 1”.
Listen to her inspirational interview for tips and tricks to turn your collection of poems into a published book for posterity.
Learn more in ep. 125 of the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast on Monday, November 20, 2023 on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Get the book on Amazon at My Journey to Wholeness
More About Antonette: She is an edu...2023-11-2028 minThe Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 124: Vision 2030 Authorpreneur Campaign... UN Agenda for Sustainable DevelopmentWhy is 2030 significant?
How do books or authorpreneurship facilitate sustainable development?
The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2024 will shed light on this and today’s podcast is a teaser.
The year 2030 is a significant year internationally. With regards to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the centerpiece is the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by the United Nations Sustainable
Development Summit in September 2015.
To catalyze cooperative, transformative action at the international scale, the 2030 Agenda includes a set of 17
universally applicable, integrated objectives for sustainable development. These objectives are of...2023-11-1320 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 123: Celebrating Jamaican Heritage and Building Connection with Dawn Forrester PriceHow 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 for freedom. Dawn began writing "Run to Freedom" for her children, who have been raised in the USA. She was concer...2023-11-0638 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 122 - The Rocket-Writing Competition GuidelinesWhy not end 2023 strong with a book?
Trust me, it’s not too late!
Join Ruth’s Annual Rocket-Writing Challenge, November 1-30.
Write a small non-fiction book (10,000 - 30,000 words) and make your dream come true.
The Annual Rocket-Writing Competition
To get started, download a free copy of the book, “The Rocket-Writer” from www.authorpreneursecrets.com/resources or get it on Kindle or anywhere books are sold online.
Download the Rocket-Writer Ebook by C. Ruth Taylor
Listen to “The Rocket-Writer” Audiobook 2023-10-3017 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 121: Writing a Memoir & Launching New Career Paths with Daphne EllisCould 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 Head and School Principal in a few schools. Daphne is passionate about seeing people overcome difficulties and describes...2023-10-2325 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEP. 120: Idea to Book in 30 Days with Leostone MorrisonAre you struggling to write your first book?
You are not alone.
This is why I host an annual (FREE) writing challenge in the Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook group.
This has borne great fruit.
The winner of our first challenge in 2018, Mr. Leostone Morrison, has since gone on to publish at least 11 books for himself; established his publishing business, created courses from his books, and has expanded his Christian ministry with his books.
Leostone’s story is fascinating. Learn more about him in episode 120 of the Authorpreneur Se...2023-10-1625 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 119: Major Changes at KDP That Authors Need to Know AboutIn 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 before its release
KDP AI Guidelines Explained by Keith Wheeler
The Annual Rocket-Writing Competition
Preparation for the annual rocket-writi...2023-10-0920 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 118: From Headlines to History Book - Desmond Allen Celebrates 50 Years in JournalismOur podcast break is over! Welcome back to the Authorpreneur Secret$ 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 (BambuSparks) helped him to publish this book and I sat down with him to discuss what this book means.
More About the Author
Desmond Allen, OD, a former president...2023-10-0234 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 112: How Women Can Have It All with Imani AckermanCan Christian women "have it all?" The Proverbs 31 Woman is proof that we can, and we should.
Author Imani Ackerman helps you to discover why and how to have it all, in her book, “How to Have It All: The Secrets of the Proverbs 31 Woman.” This book is part story, part social commentary, part Bible study, part devotional, and part journal, all working together to be one big war cry -- rallying all "women
of valor" to be found and arise! No more playing small. No more feeling guilty or less than or forced to "choose between call...2023-06-1931 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 110: From Bible Study Series to Book with Brian TaylorLooking for book ideas?
If you a Bible teacher and you teach in series, why not convert your series into a book like Brian Taylor?
In August 2022, Brian Taylor published his debut book. He turned a Bible Study series into a book, "Eternal Security: Hope in Hopeless Times" May his story inspire you and other teachers to teach in series and immortalize that content in a book.
More About the Author
Brian Taylor has served as an Elder at Hampton Green Gospel Chapel for over twenty-five years. He is passionate about...2023-06-0516 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 100: Plottr - Best Story Outlining Software with Troy LambertIn this special 100th episode, Ruth introduces her authors to a powerful book outlining software (Plottr).
Plottr's Education Lead Troy Lambert shares his author journey and how to use to use Plottr.
This software is the #1 visual book outlining and story bible software on the market.
Troy Lambert is also a mystery author and book editor. He has authored over 25 novels and several works of nonfiction.
He lives in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs.
Get More Information on Plottr at their website.
2023-03-2735 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 98: What You Need to Publish on Amazon SuccessfullySo you are ready to publish your book on Amazon, what exactly do you need?
In this episode, C. Ruth Taylor guides you in that process and provides tips to upload your ebook or print book successfully on Amazon.
Helpful Tools and Author Resources
https://publisherrocket.com/ - Publisher Rocket will help you get your book in front of more Amazon shoppers
https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/ - Free and paid books, audiobooks and other resources by C. Ruth Taylor for authors
https://bookow.com/resources.php...2023-03-1323 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 79: 12 Book Creation Ideas & 12 Steps to Write a Small Non-Fiction Book in 24 HoursHow do you overcome your doubts and fears as a new author?
What are the steps to write a small non-fiction book fast?
Today, we provide more answers from the audiobook, “The Rocket-Writer” by C. Ruth Taylor as we prepare for the annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in the Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook Tribe.
Join Ruth’s annual Rocket-Writing challenge which begins in November to coincide with NaNoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month).
To prepare you for that journey, Ruth has produced an ebook and audiobook called, “The Rocket-Writer: How to Write Your Non-Fiction Book in 24 Ho...2022-10-3122 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 62: Creating Financial Freedom Pt. 2 - Offering Author Services & ProductsWhat are the different author services you could offer to help authors to market and publish their books? How could these help you gain financial freedom? Where can you offer these services. All these and more are discussed in today's podcast. It's a solo show with C. Ruth Taylor.
Contact Ruth at:
authorpreneursecrets@gmail.com
Website: http://extramileja.com/
Books Mentioned
Pen It to Win It: Going Beyond Book Sales
The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble
...2022-07-0418 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 58: How Authors Can Thrive Beyond the 9-5 with Marva SmithHow are you doing in the different areas of your life? Are you thriving holistically? Today the Thrive Queen, Marva Titley-Smith, from the British Virgin Islands shares her author journey and tips for authors to thrive beyond the 9-5.
Marva is a Caribbean-based Management & Leadership Consultant, Work and Life Coach, an award-winning writer, and bestselling author. She is author of Time to Thrive: A Busy Woman’s Devotional and co-author of She Writes for Him: Black Voices of Wisdom.
Yet, her favorite titles are daughter of God, wife to her husband of 18 years, and mom to...2022-06-0635 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 57 - How Caribbean Authors Collect Funds from Amazon & Other Questions AnsweredImagine a child-author at 6 years old with 4 published books! As we end Child Month celebrations, meet Coryn Clarke from Trinidad and Tobago and Loops’ Little Writers. Plus get your frequently asked publishing questions answered.
Learn how Caribbean authors collect money for book sales on Amazon, access a free publishing masterclass on YouTube, discover new releases and so much more.
Check the links in the show notes for more details.
Contact Ruth at:
Website: www.extramileja.com
YouTube Channel – C. Ruth Taylor (Authorpreneur Secret$)
Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com
2022-05-3020 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 56 - Book Cover Design and Formatting Tips for Authors with Clavia Watson-ReidWhat does it take to build a winning book cover? What should you know when seeking a book formatter or engaging the services of a cover designer? On this episode, BambuSparks’ Chief Book Designer, Clavia Watson-Reid shares her story and tips to design your book cover as well as expectations for the interior design (formatting/layout).
There are also two amazing publishing resources which are shared on this episode. Check the links in the show notes for these free resources and some of our new releases for this quarter.
Contact Clavia at:
Website: ht...2022-05-2333 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 54: Tips for Editing Your Non-Fiction Book with Kethjoy WatsonWhat are editors looking for when editing your non-fiction book?
On this episode, BambuSparks’ Chief Editor, Kethjoy Watson shares her story and the tells us what editors are looking for. Check the links in the show notes for some great free editing resources for authors.
After decades in corporate Jamaica, Kethjoy Watson ventured into authorship and editing by happenstance. She wrote a romance novel to counterbalance a gruelling year-long dissertation she was completing for her Master of Science in the Sociology of Development at the University of West Indies. By the time she walked for her...2022-05-0939 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 52 - Secrets to Turn Your Book into a PodcastAre you looking for a great way to market and sell more books? Why not try podcasting? You can turn your book into a podcast and leverage it for maximum impact and income. On this one-year anniversary of the Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast, Ruth shares the journey, how it happened and tips and resources to start your own podcast.
Cameka “Ruth” Taylor is a Jamaican Authorpreneurship expert, who works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and their personal and financial goals.
She is a podcaster and five...2022-04-2524 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 48: How to Become an Amazon Bestselling Author in 24 Hours or LessDo you know how to become an Amazon bestselling author?
Ruth breaks it down this week on episode 48 of the podcast. Ruth has produced five Amazon bestselling books, one of which has been on the bestseller charts for almost three years. She has helped several Caribbean authors to become bestsellers in less than 24 hours after publishing on Amazon, even at full price.
Two important tips are choosing the right categories and campaigning.
Resources to Win Segment
A Free ISBN Barcode Generator at Kindlepreneur.com
Books Mentioned
Geared...2022-03-2825 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 47: Reflections on 7 Years in Publishing - The Highs, Lows & Tips for New AuthorsIf you want to win as an author, remember it’s a marathon and not a sprint. This week, I share the highs, lows and tips for new authors from seven years in publishing.
Highs on the Journey
· Getting interviews I did not expect – the interview with Joanna Penn
· Doors opened
· Making a full-time living with my skills and books
· The success of the authors I coach
· 5x Amazon bestseller
Lows on the Journey
· Incremental success, things take longe...2022-03-2126 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 42: 10 Amazing Tools/Resources for Authors to Publish Cost-EffectivelyWhat tools and resources can you use to cut your publishing costs?
This week, I share 12 amazing tools/resources which are free or cost-effective to use which can help authors to publish on a budget or reduce your publishing costs. Of course, there is a learning curve and that’s where YouTube comes in handy. YouTube is also on the list and Kindle Create which I forgot to mention on the podcast.
Publishing Resources to Win Segment
Tools/Resources to Publish Cost-Effectively
1. Draft2Digital’s Free Formatting Tool – print and ebook format...2022-02-1417 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 38 - First-Time Author Stories, Lessons and Tips with C. Ruth Taylor, author of Unshackled QueenHow do you publish a book while being unemployed and broke?
Today, I share my story in an interview that was done at the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2021. It was quite emotional remembering the pain of my first-time author journey. But painful journeys can lead to beautiful destinations.
I await your feedback after hearing about author journey, the lessons learnt and tips for new authors to win.
In January 2015, I published my debut book, "Heartache Queen Unshackled: My Journey Towards Liberation, Self-Acceptance and Wholeness."
It is n...2022-01-1739 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 37: First-Time Author Stories: Lessons & Tips from Garfield Robinson, author of Dare to AskIs writing and publishing a book profitable for first-time authors? What should we really know about the process?
In this episode, first-time author of the book, “Dare to Ask,” Garfield Robinson shares his writing and publishing journey with us, the successes, lessons he learnt along the way and things he wished he had done differently, and will do differently for his second book, “Dare to Contend.”
Garfield Robinson published his debut book, Dare to Ask: 35 Questions From Scripture That Still Matter Today in May 2021. He has been a Bible Teacher for over 28 years. He holds a B.A. i...2022-01-1037 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 36: Unconventional Pathways to Success with Darron Hilaire Jnr.Will your producing outdo your becoming in 2022? What are your plans for 2022?
"If your producing overrides your becoming, you will self-sabotage" - Darron Hilaire Jnr.
Happy New Year! This episode will be motivational as Darron Hilaire Jnr. shares some unconventional pathways to success and things we should avoid in the pursuit of success in 2022.
Darron is the Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications for Flow Turks and Caicos, the leading full-service communications and entertainment provider in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
He’s been awarded the 2017/18 National Young Achiever's Medal by the Go...2022-01-0341 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 35: 10 Superpowers of a Book to Win Big in 2022How can a book accelerate your progress in 2022?
In this final episode for 2021, Ruth shares 10 superpowers of a book which can help you to win big in 2022. She also shares an excerpt from her audiobook Pen It to Win It.
The show will have a new sponsor in 2022. Join us for the second staging of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit (January 20-22, 2022) to get great ideas to win with books in 2022 and beyond.
Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit at:
Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit Website Page: https://bit.ly/CaribbeanAuthorpreneurSummit20222021-12-2724 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 34: The Business Side of Authorship - What Authors Need to Know with Melinda BelleAs independent authors, once we publish books, we must look at the business side of authorship.
Today’s episode is an abbreviated version of the final session of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2021 with Melinda Belle from Barbados.
Melinda Belle nee Peter is an author, teacher and financial consultant, who from an early age had a particular interest in money.
Melinda sees her role as that of an architect and is committed to the shaping of financial landscapes of men, women, boys, girls, businesses and nations; teaching families and individuals to manage th...2021-12-2045 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 33: How to Publish an Audiobook via Findaway Voices - My Audiobook JourneyHave you been wanting to publish an audiobook on Audible and other platforms?
Find out how you can do so on today’s podcast without breaking the bank. Today, I share my audiobook journey of publishing through Findaway Voices. I’ll also be introducing you to my narrator, Candace Sutherland-Barnes.
Contact Candace Sutherland Barnes at:
Email: admin@bridgetekgroup.com
Website: https://bridgetekgroup.com/extra-mile-innovators
Resources to Win Segment
Findaway Voices – Sign up for free at:
https://findawayvoices.com/
Books Mentioned
Audio for Au...2021-12-1325 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 32: From Educational Psychologist to Authoring a Book to Facilitate Teen Success with Dr. Louise MalcolmHow do we help our teens to win during this COVID-19 Pandemic?
Dr. Louise Malcolm, an Educational Psychologist, has written a counselling text for teens titled, “Ree’s Journey: A Teen’s Story of Struggles, Self-Management and Success.”
Today she shares about her author journey and some tips to help teachers and parents to equip teens to win through the development of self-management skills.
Contact Dr. Louise Malcolm at:
Email: drdal70mal@gmail.com
Website: https://drmalcolmdaley.com/
Resources to Win Segment
Publishing Secrets 101 Masterclass – How to Pub...2021-12-0629 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 31 - From Top Cop to Bestselling Author & Publisher with Hilette VirgoHow do you go from being a top cop to being an author and book publisher?
This week Hilette Virgo shares her story and journey into authorship and Authorpreneurship. Hilette dropped a number of gems on us and shared how books give you wings and how writing prepares you for your eulogy.
In our winning resources for authors segment, we spoke about the Creative Penn Podcast. In terms of my Authorpreneurship journey I shared about the Design to Win Academy’s publishing school for teens upcoming graduation and book launch.
Contact Hilette Virgo at...2021-11-2945 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 30 - How to Monetize Your Books Beyond Book SalesHow do you monetize your books beyond book sales?
That’s what we’ll be discussing on this week’s podcast, the many of the ways you can monetize your books. This was a presentation at Guys Hill in St. Catherine, Jamaica. We hope that you will add at least one new income stream for 2022 around your book.
In this episode Ruth also shares a winning resource for authors, a course called “Starting from Zero” with David Gaughran, along with his book, “Following.” These will help you to build your platform and your reader tribe.
Contact...2021-11-2217 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 29: Writing a Book without a Laptop & 5 Authorpreneurship IdeasHow do you write a book without using a laptop?
Tracey Williams, the 2020 Rocket-Writing Winner shares her journey to write the first draft of her book, “The Suffer Ring” during the 30-Day Challenge in 2020, and how she did it without a laptop.
In this episode Ruth also shares her several of her Authorpreneurship ventures and 5 Authorpreneurship ideas you could try to increase your impact and income beyond book sales.
Contact Tracey Williams at:
Instagram.com/ladytracey7
Twitter.com/detailstotracey
https://www.facebook.com/scriptofvirtuecollections
https://scriptofvirtue.busi...2021-11-1520 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 28 - How to Write a Book in 24 Hours - Author Q & A ShowHow can you write a book in 24 hours?
This is a question several persons have asked Ruth. Can a book written that fast be of any good? Ruth breaks down the process in this episode. Many have found value in her books which have been written fast. One reader said, “It’s always a treat to read your books.”
As we continue our annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in November, we're sharing success stories of previous participants and breaking down the process of writing fast.
Connect with C. Ruth Taylor at
Email: ruthtaylor@extram...2021-11-0817 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 27: Writing and Publishing 8 Books in 3 Years with a Family and Full-Time Job with Rev. Leostone MorrisonHow can you write a book in 30 days working a full-time job, with four kids in the house, including 2 babies and conducting ministry endeavors?
Well, Rev. Leostone Morrison has done it multiple times. This week we talk with Rocket-Writer, Leostone Morrison, who completed his first book (Mind Renewal) during the first Rocket-Writing Challenge in November 2018 and has gone on to publish 8 books. These include Marriage Reconstruction and the Mind Renewal Transformation Devotionals.
As we prepare for our Rocket-Writing Challenge in November, we're sharing success stories of previous participants and authors who've written a book in 30...2021-11-0133 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 26 - Writing 20 Books in a Year - C. Ruth Taylor's StoryHow many books can you write in one year?
C. Ruth Taylor wrote 20 and today she shares her story and invites you to join her annual Rocket-Writing Challenge. On this challenge, you will write a non-fiction book of 10,000 – 30,000 words and win various prizes.
She also shares a free resource to win from Kindlepreneur, an ISBN barcode generator.
Connect with Ruth at
Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com
Website: www.extramileja.com
Connect on Social Media:
Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Indieauthorpreneurs/
...2021-10-2521 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 25 -Why We Should Write and Publish Our Stories & Leave a Legacy in WritingHow can you give your family a sense of identity, purpose and pride and leave a legacy?
In episode, I speak about the Legacy Journal as an alternative to writing and publishing a book, and why writing and publishing our stories matter.
“A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” (Marcus Garvey).
Help your future generations to have concrete memories and knowledge of their family history. Use this guided journal to document your life experiences, genealogy, pictures of your family, story of faith, hopes, drea...2021-10-1821 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 24 - Self-Publishing a Bestseller for Less than US$50 with Didan AshantaHow is it possible to self-publish a bestselling book with at least 30 reviews for less than US$50.00?
Our guest today Didan Ashanta did it and she told us how at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit held in January 2021.
As the author of Jamaican Green Smoothies: The Essential Guide to Transforming Your Life, One Cup at a Time, With the Leafy Greens & Fruits in Your Backyard, Didan has helped health-seekers to fall in love with green smoothies. She lives in Newfoundland, Canada.
As a Curriculum Specialist, TESOL Program Administrator, Resilience Strategist, and Migrant Integration Expert...2021-10-1140 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 23: Publishing on a Budget Hacks and Resources to WinIs it possible to publish a book without spending a cent?
Today, Ruth shares some proven hacks to publish on a budget, all of which she has employed to make her publishing dream a reality without breaking the bank.
Connect with Ruth at:
Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com
FB: Indie Authorpreneurs Group
Website: www.extramileja.com
Gems from the Episode
· Write small books
· Use Fiverr.com for outsourcing
· Trade services (barter)
· Learn the parts you can on “YouTube University”
2021-10-0420 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 22: Finding Success Working Online Despite Being Legally Blind with Racquel NewmanHow do you find success working online despite being diagnosed as legally blind?
Our guest today, Racquel Newman, shares her journey of overcoming albinism and finding success working online.
In her book, “The Albino Marketer,” Certified Business Consultant and Digital Marketing Expert, Racquel Newman, shows through her story, how you can find a place to belong and thrive even when the odds are against you.
Despite her struggles with albinism and being diagnosed as legally blind, Racquel thrives online. In The Albino Marketer, you will discover a proven pathway to find success in the...2021-09-2733 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 21: How to Publish & Sell Your Books Beyond Amazon - Author Q&A SessionHow do you publish books beyond Amazon?
How can authors get their books on Barnes and Noble and Google Books and libraries?
What are the platforms to publish on besides Amazon?
In this Q and A episode, Ruth answers these questions so that Caribbean authors can the 411 on how to get their books in front of more readers.
Connect with C. Ruth Taylor at:
Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com
Website:https://extramileja.com/
Indie Authorpreneurs Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/I...2021-09-2022 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 20: Turning Your Transformation Story and Passion into Books with Bishop Carla DunbarDo you have a powerful transformation story, passion or purpose?
Why not turn it into a book?
In this episode, Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar’s story is epic—from teen mom, dancehall queen, being critically ill and pronounced dead several times to being a powerful Christian leader and author and going to the White house.
Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar is a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Sex Therapist. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, Media Consultant, Director of Carla Dunbar Ministries and Counselling Care and founder of Life Temple Ministries Inte...2021-09-1333 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 19: How to Win Book Awards & Get a Traditional Publishing Deal with Dr. Sharma TaylorHow does one win book/writing awards and get a traditional publishing deal?
Dr. Sharma Taylor is a multiple award-winning Jamaican writer and a corporate attorney. She breaks down the process and tells us how she was able to bag a 2-book traditional deal.
Sharma has been the recipient of the 2020 Wasafiri Queen Mary New Writing Prize, the 2020 Frank Collymore Literary Endowment Award and the 2019 Bocas Lit Fest’s Johnson and Amoy Achong Caribbean Writers Prize.
Her debut novel What A Mother’s Love Don’t Teach You is scheduled to be published by Vir...2021-09-0641 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 18 - The Successful Author Mindset with Joanna PennWhat does it take to become a successful Independent (Indie) author?
The award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author of over 30 books, Joanna Penn gives us answers in this episode of the podcast.
Along with being one of the most trusted voices in Indie publishing, Joanna is a speaker and award-winning entrepreneur. She's host of the Creative Penn Podcast and her site, TheCreativePenn.com, has been voted in the Top 100 sites for writers. Joanna also writes bestselling non-fiction for authors and has sold over 600,000 copies of her books in 162 countries and in 5...2021-08-3050 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 17 - Retirement: A New Adventure with Patricia Reid-WaughWhat are your plans for retirement? Does it include writing?
Patricia retired in 2011 after a successful career as a Chartered Accountant. Her first book Retirement, A New Adventure is full of ideas how to have an active and fulfilling retirement.
Patricia delivers presentations at Retirement Seminars and Workshops put on by corporations and other organizations, exciting participants with colorful stories from her personal experience.
Leading by example, Patricia took on the challenge of learning to play the violin and steel pan well into her 60s and learned to swim at 70 years old. Patricia a...2021-08-2334 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 16- The Making of a Caribbeanpreneur & Winning as an Author with Nerissa GoldenDo you have the mindset for success as an author and entrepreneur?
In an interview conducted Live at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2021, Nerissa Golden, Founder and Editor of Montserrat’s top digital travel and information platform Discover Montserrat, gave us the secrets to become a winning entrepreneur.
Nerissa is journalist and international speaker and author of eight books, including The Making of a Caribbeanpreneur: Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Building Wealth and Start. Grow. Thrive: Build a Business to Last.
With more than 30 years in traditional and new media, Nerissa’s comp...2021-08-1643 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 15: Defeating Cycles of Insecurity, Procrastination & Fear to Becoming an Author with D.R. PlunkettWhat negative cycles are preventing you from achieving your dreams?
It’s another untold story from Olympic Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica.
Another shining example of excellence…
Author of Valley Flower: Defeating Oppressive and Non-Progressive Cycles, D. R. Plunkett shares how we can overcome the oppressive cycles fear, procrastination and insecurity to achieve our dreams.
Follow D. R. Plunket at
https://imagobydrplunkett.com/
FB and Instagram: @imagobydrplunkett
Twitter: imagobydrp
Get the Books Mentioned:
Valley Flower: Defeating Oppressive and Non-Progressive Cycles
https://www.a...2021-08-0936 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 14 - Understanding ISBNs - The Pros and Cons of Taking a Free ISBNWhat is an ISBN? Do you need it? Should you take a free one or not?
We tackle these questions on this episode of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Podcast.
For a greater understanding of ISBNS, read Dave Chesson’s article on it on Kindlepreneur. See the link below to access it.
https://kindlepreneur.com/what-is-isbn/
An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number that is used to identify and track your book.
Get the Books Mentioned:
Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
https://www.am...2021-08-0222 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 13 - Carrying on a Founding Father's Legacy with Stan Gerig, Son of Dr. Zenas Gerig - Untold StoriesHow do you preserve a founding father’s legacy?
Learn how Stan Gerig is preserving the legacy of his dad, Dr. Zenas Gerig, through his work as the Acting Chairman of the Board of the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST).
Stan wrote the foreword to the book, Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
Join us as we support CGST to preserve its mission and purpose and offer financial support to sustain it.
Get the Book Mentioned:
Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
ht...2021-07-2635 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 12 -A Call to Embrace Caribbean 'Somebodiness' with Dr. Earlmont WilliamsAre you proud of your Caribbean identity?
At the launch of Untold Stories Vol. 1, our keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Earlmont Williams highlighted the negative and pessimistic view of the Caribbean by some of our writing legends like Nobel prize winner, Derek Walcott and others.
In his speech he urged us to shift thinking and embrace our Caribbean “somebodiness.” Rev. Dr. Williams is a 2x graduate of CGST graduating with high honors for the M.A in Intercultural Studies and the M.Div. program.
This episode shares excerpts of his speech at the launch of U...2021-07-2129 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 12- A Call to Embrace Our Caribbean Somebodiness with Rev. Dr. Earlmont Williams -Untold Stories Pt. 3Are you proud of your Caribbean identity?
At the launch of "Untold Stories Vol. 1," our keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Earlmont Williams highlighted the negative and pessimistic view of the Caribbean by some of our writing legends like Nobel prize winner, Derek Walcott and others.
In his speech he urged us to shift thinking and embrace our Caribbean “somebodiness.”
Rev. Dr. Williams is a 2x graduate of the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology (CGST) graduating with high honors for the M.A in Intercultural Studies and the M.Div. program.
This epis...2021-07-1927 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 11: Untold Stories Vol. 1 Book Launch and CGST's Graduate Stories of ImpactWhat is life if not measured by its impact?
This episode highlights some of the stories of impact shared at the launch of Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
We had a physical book launch as COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted.
Learn more about the mission of the series to showcase people of significance from places considered insignificant. Join us as we support a pioneering school and preserve its mission and purpose and offer financial support to sustain it.
Counselling Psychology Graduates Featured:
· Mrs. Faith Thomas, 1989 Graduate2021-07-1237 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 10 - Leveraging a Book to Preserve the Mission and Purpose of a SchoolHow do you give back to your school?
What if writing a book could preserve your school’s legacy and mission?
This is exactly what C. Ruth Taylor has done with Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
Learn more about how we can leverage a book to support a school and preserve its mission and purpose and offer financial support in this episode of The Authorpreneur Secret$ podcast.
Book Mentioned:
Untold Stories Vol. 1: CGST and Its Transformational Impact.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZYRSQJC...2021-07-0529 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 9- How to Turn Your Dissertation & Expertise into a Book with Dr. Clara RickettsHow do you convert your doctoral dissertation and expertise to a book?
Are you too old to go back to school or write your first book?
Find out how Dr. Clara Ricketts, author of the book, “Yes They Can,” did this in her 70s and how you can do it too.
Dr. Clara M. Ricketts is the founder and CEO of the Sure Foundation Educational Centre for children with learning disabilities and behaviour disorders. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences and a master’s degree in Education from the University of the W...2021-06-2854 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp.08 - How to Turn Your Family's History into a Book with Pat Lindsay FletcherHow do you turn your family’s history into a book?
Learn more from Pat Lindsay Fletcher, author of the book, “Hezekiah: Many Houses, One Life.”
This is Pat’s debut novel. Pat kept a journal most of her adult life, but never imagined that one day this would result in writing a published novel. Her debut historical novel HEZEKIAH: Many Houses One Life is a gripping tale of class, race, and family struggle in the colonial era of the early to mid-twentieth century Jamaica. It mirrors the pattern of many Caribbean families and leaves us asking...2021-06-2138 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 7 - How to Launch & Level-Up Your Brand with a Podcast with Heneka Watkis-PorterHow does podcasting boost your brand or business?
Find out from Jamaica’s podcast queen and author of the book, “Podcast Power,” Heneka Watkis-Porter.
Heneka is an award-winning entrepreneur, coach, 5x author, international speaker and host of “The Entrepreneurial You Podcast” who has interviewed: Richard Branson, Lisa Nicols, Les Brown, John Lee Dumas, Seth Godin and many other influencers.
She teaches leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs the sure action steps for creating a winning podcast, accelerate their growth through Masterminds, Online Summits, Live Events and books to allow them to level up with ease.
...2021-06-1451 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 6 -Book Marketing and Sales Strategies that Work - Author Q and A ShowHow do you build an audience before your book launch or market and sell books? This week Ruth responds to questions from her listeners centered on strategies that work in marketing and selling books.
Book Marketing and Promotion Resources
7 Book Promotion Sites – Dave Chesson and Kindlepreneur
https://kindlepreneur.com/episode-7-book-promotions-sites-launch-book/
Top Paid and Free Promotion Sites
https://kindlepreneur.com/list-sites-promote-free-amazon-books/
Ruth’s Free Publishing Resources
Free Course on Udemy - Publishing Secrets 101 Masterclass
https...2021-06-0729 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp.05- How to Get Straight A's & Run a 6-Figure Business with Kadeem LeslieHow do you become a full student, maintain straight A's and run a 6-figure business at age 22, and become a bestselling author while still being in college?
Today’s episode features a young bestselling author from Jamaica, Kadeem Leslie, who is doing amazing things.
A, real estate investor and recent graduate (Summa Cum Laude) of Seton Hall University in New Jersey, his track record of achievements is impressive. But did not start out this way. He is also an accomplished cellist, having played for over 10 years and for many heads of state.
...2021-05-3140 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 04 - How to Publish a Book with C. Ruth TaylorDo you want to know how to publish a book?
In this episode, bestselling author of over 21 books and publishing coach, C. Ruth Taylor breaks down the publishing process.
She also shares some free resources to help you make your publishing dream a reality without breaking the bank.
Publishing Resources Mentioned
Free Course on Udemy - Publishing Secrets 101 Masterclass
https://bit.ly/PublishingSecrets101
Ruth’s Publishing Starter Kit (Free)
https://bit.ly/publishingstarterkit
C. Ruth Taylor’s Contact
Website: https://authorp...2021-05-2432 min
The Authorpreneur Secret$™ PodcastEp. 01 -From Book to Podcast - The Authorpreneur Secret$ Podcast with C. Ruth TaylorWhat if writing a book is not just a way to transform many lives, but a way to secure your financial freedom?
The Authorpreneur Secret$ Podcast tackles this question and provides a way for you to do it.
In this episode Ruth shares the story behind the podcast, and what you can expect in future episodes. This episode outlines the mission of the podcast: to make the Caribbean the home of Indie publishing.
It will make writing, publishing and marketing easier, equip authors to dominate Authorpreneurship a...2021-04-1631 min