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Penned By DesignMastering the Art of Self-Publishing: Unveiling the Secrets to Writing SuccessAmazon Best Selling Author, Writing Coach and Publisher, Lamonique Mac shine a light on what is self publishing and how the 21st century author can learn to thrive and grow with their writing and publishing of their work.HighlightsTake the time to learn the business of writingThe Pros and Cons of being an Independent authorThere are limitless options for authors to profit from their worksBook: Poor Little Mixed Girl ( Affiliate Link)Connect with Lamonique MacWebsite: www. AuthorLamoniqueMac.comInstagram: authorlamoniquemacFacebook Page: Lamonique MacT...
2023-07-0555 min
Dropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastWhat is a Podcast and How Does it Work? : Using Your Podcast as an Author, an Interview with Deshaun Williams pt. 2In the last episode author and Leadership Coach, Deshaun Williams spoke with us about the very sensitive subject of suicide prevention through writing. In that interview, he gave us an account of his own experience with suicidal thoughts and how he overcame them and wrote his book The Greatness Within.
This week we are continuing our conversation with Deshaun Williams. I noticed during my talk with him that he was extremely enthusiastic about podcasting. That's when I decided it was time to help other authors explore, what is a podcast and how does it work.
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2022-03-3020 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastSuicide Prevention Through Writing with Deshaun Williams: Plus Amazon Best Seller AdviceAuthor and Leadership Coach Deshaun Williams talks to us about the very sensitive subject of suicide prevention through writing. In this interview, he gives us an account of his own experience with suicidal thoughts and how he overcame them and wrote his book The Greatness Within.
During our interview, Deshaun revealed to me that he would like to become a best seller. That inspired me to give him an impromptu consultation on techniques I've used to become an Amazon Best Seller in my genre.
Deshaun Williams is no stranger to podcasts. In fact, he has on...
2022-03-0934 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCreating Characters for Black History : An Interview with Author Matasa DavisAuthor Matasa Davis helps us close out Black History Month 2022 with his book Highly Questionable Inspirational Tidbits: The Honorable Professor Rylo G. Gump.
Matasa has uniquely created a fictional character named Rlylo G. Gump who delivers life advice mixed with satire. He began using the character when he was invited to his old high school to teach Black History facts. As an author Matasa is fully committed to this character. He even dons a wig and faux mustache on the cover and in videos where the character Rylo shows up.
Matasa Davis has one of th...
2022-03-0145 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastEugenics in America: An Interview with Author Laura HunterThis may be my most controversial interview yet! I'm interviewing award-winning author Laura Hunter, who recently released her book, Summer of No Rain. Being southern herself, Laura eloquently captures the southern culture of the 1960s in this fictional book based on real-life events. During her research as a writer, Laura Hunter stumbled upon a case of eugenics in Alabama made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The government was using a secret drug to sterilize "certain" populations. As an author who endorsed this book personally, I found this information extremely eye-opening because the d...
2022-02-2439 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastAn Independent Author's Guide to Distribution: An Interview with Author D.M. FoleyAuthor DM Foley's series titled The Lyons Garden is making huge waves based on her "boots on the ground" marketing. She is dropping gems on some of her strategies that have been creating buzz for her books and brand.
In this episode, DM Foley also breaks down how to create a PR Release. One of her boots-on-ground strategies was to get her books into small shops in her community. We'll be talking about that as well as taking a deeper dive in volume 2 of GEMS Magazine. Make sure you're connected with me by email to get all...
2022-02-1652 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastHealthy Living for Women Full Interview with Dr. Indie F. JonesDr. Indie F. Jones has written a book called Healthy Living for Women: It's More Than Meets the Mind. Not only are we continuing our discussion on work life balance from last week, when I shared my behind the scenes work week with you but Dr. Indie is dropping the GEMS on some of the marketing for her book, as well as how she uses her book as a tool in her Coaching business.
Dr. Indie F. Jones reminds us that a holistic lifestyle encompasses the mental, physical, and spiritual.
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2022-02-1322 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastHealthy Living for Women with Dr. Indie F. Jones: Work Life Balance for Independent Publishers Pt. 2Dr. Indie F. Jones has written a book called Healthy Living for Women: It's More Than Meets the Mind. Not only are we continuing our discussion on work life balance from last week, when I shared my behind the scenes work week with you but Dr. Indie is dropping the GEMS on some of the marketing for her book, as well as how she uses her book as a tool in her Coaching business.
Dr. Indie F. Jones reminds us that a holistic lifestyle encompasses the mental, physical, and spiritual.
You can find Healthy Living fo...
2022-02-0734 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastMy Work Week: Work Life Balance for Independent PublishersJoin my authorpreneur work week Monday - Saturday and see what it’s like to kick off a book launch, interview with a magazine & more this week.
After Show Notes:
In this episode I referenced author Lynessa Layne who is on the cover of the quarter 1 issue of GEMS Magazine. Author Lynessa Layne has her series, "Don't Close Your Eyes" at airport gift shops and Independent Bookstores throughout the U.S. She tells us step by step in GEMS Magazine just how she did that. You can grab GEMS Magazine here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1SL13B/
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2022-01-3034 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastArlicia Clark Launches La'For Beauty with HeartArlicia Clark released her beauty line of La'For Beauty products with heart. She's a godly entrepreneur and uses loving touches in all of her marketing and branding. Listen in and find out how to not just make a sale but build a relationship.
You can visit La'for Beauty on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LaFor-Beauty-103298201239138
2022-01-2319 min
Brothers Just SearchingInterview With Author LaMonique MacOn this episode of Brothers Just Searching, we are joined by LaMonique Mac, Author of The Mix Girl series as we hear her testimony and her inspiration for her books and ministry
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Dropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastWriting to MarketIn its simplest form Writing to Market means to write what is wanted or needed by the customer or reader. It is building the marketing in before you even write or publish your book, thereby setting your book up for the highest chance of sales. In my opinion, Writing to Market means you're treating your Indie Author career as a business.
Most of the successful Indie Published Authors with six-figure incomes, I run across - Write to Market.
Today I'm going to share with you everything I know about Writing to Market. Don't forget to cl...
2022-01-0834 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastMy End of Year Top 7 Tips for Indie PublishingI have a sneaking suspicion that many of you have either a book publishing or a book writing goal for 2022. Why not end the year out prepared and ready to roll up your sleeves in the new year and get that book out of your heart and mind and into a sellable format? You can! And I'm here to give you the tools to do it (including marketing). So kick back and take lots of notes, because you're gonna learn TODAY!
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2021-12-3039 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastHow Author Lynessa Layne Uses Book Tours & Craft Shows to Build Her Brand & Sell BooksAuthor, Lynessa Layne has a series of books called, Don't Close Your Eyes. Her books are being enjoyed by travelers and turning up in airports and selling out at craft shows. Armed with her own, personal marketing guru (her husband AJ) - Lynessa can’t lose. Let's see what GEMS they have to share with us today. Order GEMS Magazine for Godly Entrepreneurs & Marketers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P1SL13B
2021-12-2254 min
Dropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastChapter 2: Part 5 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person- Batching TasksIn this episode writers will learn how to use research and the pomodoro technique to batch tasks and write productively.
2019-05-2914 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastChapter 2: Part 4 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person- Using The Pomodoro TechniqueIn this episode I offer a step by step writing hack to be more productive by using the Pomodoro technique to create writing sprints.
2019-04-3008 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastChapter 2: Part 3 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD P erson- Writing 1000 Words Per DayIn this episode we are discussing how to build up to writing 1000 words per day and how to utilize secret hacks like writing sprints for productivity and publishing your book in record time.
2019-04-1709 min
C.Q.P MomentsEverything is EverythingSpeaking with my guest LaMonique Mac, we talk about not dwelling on certain things.
2019-04-1219 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastChapter 2: Part 2 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person- Mind mappingToday we are discussing mind mapping to create themes, chapters and an outline for your book. Please subscribe and share. Thank you for listening and remember to always look for What’s Good?
2019-03-2613 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCH 2: part 1 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person- Have A Writing PlanIn this episode we are discussing going beyond the artsy side of writing and positioning yourself through planning to make your writing a business strategy.
2019-03-1911 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCh 1: Part 5 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person-The Morning MiracleThis week we end chapter 1 by discussing how to use The Morning Miracle or Prayer Time to help pave our way to success. If you would like to get inspiration for your business and have prayer time, join my Facebook group, Godly Entrepreneurs& Marketers (G.E.M.S)
2019-03-1211 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCh 1: Part 4 The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person-Your Words Have PowerIn this episode we are talking about the specific affirmations we should speak daily as passionately creative writers. We are learning how to pave the day with our words and continuing to build our foundation for success.
2019-03-0510 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCh 1: Part 3 of 7 Days of Creation - The Writer’s Guide - THE GOD FACTORIn this episode we learn about the God factor and how to relearn and rebuild a solid foundation for good success no matter what obstacles you are facing. Lacking focus and direction can be turned around by paving the way to success beginning with your words.
2019-02-2610 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastCh1: Part 2 of 7 Days of Creation - The Writer’s Guide - My Extreme ADHD Story Part 2In this episode we are continuing where we left off with LaMonique and Rosa in the story 7 Days of Creation The Writer’s Guide For The Creative Or ADHD Person.
2019-02-2010 minDropping GEMS With LaMonique Mac: The Authorpreneurship PodcastIntro: 7 Days of Creation: A Writer’s Guide - My Extreme ADHD Story Ch1: Part 1In this episode I introduce myself. We also talk about what to expect in this writer’s Podcast. We will have interviews with other writers & tips from Independent Authors. This podcast starts off however, as an audio book guide for creative or ADHD writers.
2019-02-1411 min
Godly Entrepreneurs & MarketersThe 6️⃣characteristics of VISION : Part 4 InheritanceWe are continuing to understand the acronym for V.I.S.I.O.N. This week we are focusing on inheritance
2017-08-0114 minGodly Entrepreneurs & MarketersThe 6️⃣ Characteristics of V.I.S.I.O.N. Part 3: SparkleWe are continuing with the acronym for vision. Today we will be describing sparkle
2017-07-1814 minGodly Entrepreneurs & Marketers6️⃣ Characteristics of Vision Pt2: IngenuityToday we will discuss part to of the acronym for vision, Ingenuity!
2017-07-1213 minGodly Entrepreneurs & Marketers6️⃣ Characteristics of Vision Part 2: IngenuityThis is part 2 of the acronym for vision, God gave me. Today we are talking about Ingenuity.
2017-07-1112 minGodly Entrepreneurs & Marketers6 CharacteristicS of V.I.S.I.O.N. Part 1: VirtuosityToday we will be talking about 1 of the 6 characteristics of VISION using an acronym
2017-06-2714 minGodly Entrepreneurs & Marketers6 characteristics of a V.I.S.I.O.N. pt1 VirtuosityToday we will discuss part 1 in the the acronym for vision
2017-06-2714 min2017-06-2005 min2017-06-2015 min2017-06-1314 minGodly Entrepreneurs & MarketersDefine A Godly Entrepreneur & Marketer Pt 2We are continuing out discussing on defining a godly entrepreneur & marketer. This week we are looking closer at godly marketers. Some of the ways of getting wealth we have been missing out on may surprise you.
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