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The Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouCreating Your Perfect BookOur guest on this episode of The Author Inside You, is entrepreneur and author, Mike Ulmer. We discuss how Mike has developed a blueprint to help authors construct stories with strong conclusions. Book a call with Mike at: MikeUlmer.me Call 475-4PODCAST (475-476-3227) to leave a voicemail for Leah and Matt2023-05-1235 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouTikTok For Authors - Valerie ThompkinsOn this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we learn from Valerie Thompkins about how she uses TikTok to grow her audience. Plus, she shares some great advice on finding your audience and increasing the size of your global community. Valerie generously offers to help anyone who needs advice in regards to publishing, all you need to do is reach out to her! read@authorvaleriethompkins.com AuthorValerieThompkins.com TikTok,Instagram, Facebook: @authorvaleriethompkins Call 475-4PODCAST (475-476-3227) to leave a voicemail for Leah and Matt 2022-07-0318 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWho Is Your Audience and Who Should You Trust? - Nicola KrausWhether you are writing a query letter or a best-selling novel, our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You stresses that it is vital for you to know your audience. Author Nicola Kraus, writer of the immensely popular Nanny Diaries, shares with us helpful tips for writing query letters. Plus she shares some great behind-the-scenes of the making of the movie based on her bestseller. Nicola also explains why so many writers fail to trust. Trust who? Listen to this episode to find out, you just might be surprised at the answer! TheNannyDiaries.com 2021-12-1539 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside You4 Ways To Find A Book AgentIt's not uncommon for writers to dream about having their own agent help sell their manuscript to a big publishing house. What is the best way to find an agent for your book? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview literary agent Lucinda Halpern who shares great advice on how to find a book agent and what you can expect them to do for you. Ready to get your book noticed? Get Lucinda's essential guide for writers: The 6 Things Every Book Pitch Needs – Click here to receive your guide: www.lucindaliterary.com/subscribe...2021-05-0627 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWriting and Sketching a Graphic NovelEvery once in a while, you find a book that touches a chord in your heart, one that you want to share with everyone you know. Well, that is exactly what happened with Leah and the book, Black Heroes of the Wild West. On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview James Otis Smith, the author and artist behind this spectacular graphic novel.  Toon Books2021-02-0827 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWorking With A Professional PublisherRick Terrien began his working career as a kid selling newspapers at a stoplight. Years later his entrepreneurial spirit grew into a weekly blog that eventually became his first book. Ageless Startup: Start a Business At any Age, quickly became a reality thanks to Rick's perseverance and a large publishing company. Listen to this episode of The Author Inside You podcast to hear Rick's advice on the best time to start writing your book. Ageless-Startup.com rick.terrien@gmail.com  2020-07-0727 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIllustrations, Fonts, and Low-Cost PrintingAuthor Melissa Lyons joins us for this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. She shares with us her divine download experience which led to ultimately selling thousands of copies of her book. If you are looking for an economical way to print your book, this episode is for you! melissa@melissa-lyons.com Melissa-Lyons.com alibaba.com Contact print broker Bob Passantino at bobpass@aol.com    2020-06-2030 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSupport For Black PodcastersIn these troubling times, we thought it would be helpful to encourage our audience to support black podcasters. Thank you. Minorities In Publishing The Brandon Show2020-06-0600 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouCreating YouTube Videos To Grow Your AudienceOn this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we are joined by author Michael Deeze who reminds us that we all have to believe in ourselves to get over our inferiority complex. Michael also explains how he is using YouTube to strengthen his audience, plus he shares a few tips for working with copy editors. MichaelDeezeBooks.com Facebook.com/MichaelDeezeBooks Michael Deeze YouTube Channel OutskirtsPress.com IndiesUnited.net2020-05-2524 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouMemoir Writing Tips - Everyone Has A Story To TellAuthor Kevin Hofmann joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast to offer suggestions on how to write a memoir. He shares his fascinating interracial adoption story along with how he wrote, finished, and published his book in six months! Kevin is a great guest, and if you ever considered writing a memoir, then this episode is for you! KevinHofmann.com Kevin@growingupblackinwhite.com Free book from Audible2020-05-0924 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouImprov Your Way To Write A Better BookOn this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we interview author, teacher, and podcaster Chad Elliot. As an improv teacher to writers, he is the perfect teacher for you. Listen to his stories about having his book read aloud to him, instant feedback from his audience, and keys to storytelling that will captivate your readers.  Contact Chad at seattleimprovclasses.com Podcast: Intriguing Interviews2020-04-1932 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouStop Planning For It - Just Sit Down and Do ItAuthor Mag Diamond began writing her book at the age of 11, she finished the manuscript just before her 70th birthday. On this episode of The Author Inside You, Mag reminds us that everyone has a story worth telling and whatever your age, now is the time to write a book. MagDimond.com Write to the Finish online course  SheWritesPress.com KirkusReviews.com  2020-04-1324 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouDon't Be Afraid To Ask For a Goodreads ReviewA book signing at a local bar? Our guest, Bill Halpin, has had great success with multiple book signing events at local breweries. He tells us how simple they are to set up on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Plus, Bill explains the steps on how he was able to obtain over 70 reviews for his book on Goodreads! website: Billhalpinbooks.com Instagram: @authorbillhalpin Facebook: @billhalpinbooks      2020-03-2818 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouList Your E-Book with 50 Online BookstoresAuthor Keith Guernsey is back on this episode of The Author Inside You to tell us about writing his inspirational book based on his battle with cancer. Keith shares with us a great tip on how to easily list your e-book on more than 50 online bookstores. If you have an e-book or plan on publishing one, then this episode is a must-listen! books2read.com2020-03-0212 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouThey Want To Hear Your StoriesAuthor Robert Longyear joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. He shares with us insights and tips on how to improve your writing. Robert reminds us that great storytelling is not just for works of fiction, how to raise funds for publishing via indiegogo.com, and a fantastic idea on how to help your graphic designer create the ideal book cover.   Indiegogo.com/projects/innovating-for-wellness LinkedIn.com/in/robert-l-longyear-iii Twitter:@RLLongyear2020-02-2120 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSuccess At Writing ContestsSo often we need a dose of affirmation about our work. It’s wonderful to receive some feedback from our peers, which is why Scribophile.com is a great resource for writers. On this special episode of The Author Inside You, we interview two writers who have both recently won online writing contests. Darlene Peters won first place in the Holiday Poem contest and Adam Down won first place in the First Chapter of a Novel contest. Both Adam and Darlene have great stories to share about their experiences finding support within writing groups. Scribophile.com ...2020-02-1418 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouNo Time To Write A Book?Don't think you have time to write a book? Check out this episode of The Author Inside You podcast where we interview Anya Stassiy who wrote her book while waiting for her children at after school events. That's not all, Anya wrote the whole novel on her phone! Facebook.com/anyastassiywrites Instagram.com/writing_mommy     2020-01-3014 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow to Thank Everyone Who Buys Your BookAuthor Jesse Cruz explains how he appreciates the people who purchase his book and discusses how he thanks everyone individually. Jesse also shares some great lessons that he learned completing his book, "You want to write like no one is going to see it and edit like everyone is going to see it."   authorjessecruz@gmail.com @jesseacruzliveyourdash on Facebook @authorjessecruz on IG http://linkedin.com/in/jesse-cruz-133714164 https://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Dash-Discovering-Freedom-ebook/dp/B07WKCMQZG  2020-01-2024 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhen To Start Marketing Your New BookAre you ready to start marketing your book? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we speak with author Pagan Malcolm, a marketing coach for new writers. She explains the best time to start the selling process for your new book, why you do not have to live in a big city to be a successful author, and Pagan offers great tips on landing speaking engagements at schools. PaperbackKingdom.com pagan@paperbackkingdom.com Pagan's podcast  2020-01-0319 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside You111 Kelsey CliftonAuthor Kelsey Clifton joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Not only did she find an audience for her novel through her followers on Tumblr, but Kelsey also discovered a graphic artist to create her book cover on the same social media platform. Learn how Kelsey found and grew her followers, along with how she was able to score a review of her book from Publishers Weekly.   KelseyClifton.com twitter.com/kelsey_writes_ Facebook.com/kelseycliftonauthor Instagram.com/kelsey_writes sassypandacandy.tumblr.com2019-12-3030 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWrite A Better BookAccountability.  It will help you write a better book, but are you putting it to good use? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we interview Author Cain MacBeth who explains how he used accountability to complete his book while on summer break.   https://www.facebook.com/authorCainMacbeth/ macbethcain@gmail.com Twitter @macbethcain  Cain.macbeth on Instagram    Scribophile.com 2019-12-0624 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow I Wrote a Novel for the Hallmark ChannelDid you know that the Hallmark channel is now publishing novels? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we interview Tracy Gardner, the first author to have a novel published by the Hallmark Channel. Tracy shares her exciting journey and she compares the differences between self-publishing versus working with a publishing company. TracyGardnerBeno.com/ Instagram.com/tracybeno/ Twitter.com/Tracy_Beno Facebook.com/TracyGardnerBeno/ Free Audible Trial- download Out of the Picture for Free! 2019-11-2827 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhat Not To Do When Publishing A BookChase DiMarco is a medical school student, host of two podcasts, and an author of a recently published book. It was a long journey for Chase to complete his manuscript, and fortunately he shares a great deal of valuable information with us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Book Webpage: http://freemeded.org/medstudent/ (free ebook) Mini-Series Podcasts: RTBMS Part 1 Book Giveaway: https://book.freemeded.org/giveaway (giving away 3 books from Nov 5-17, 2019)   Email: MedicalMnemonist@gmail.com, Chase@freemeded.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/freemeded, https://www.facebook.com/groups/medicalmnemonistmastermind/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/freemeded ...2019-11-0927 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouThe Kid Lit CommunityWhere do you begin when you have an idea for kid lit book? Michele McAvoy is very knowledgeable about children's literature and she shares her advice on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Everything from finding your audience, to deciding between traditional or self-publishing your kid lit book is covered in this informative episode.  MicheleMcAvoy.com twitter.com/michele_mcavoy instagram.com/michelemcavoy facebook.com/michelemcavoyauthor My Messy Muse podcast Scribophile.com  2019-10-3021 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouObtaining Speaking Engagements While Promoting Your BookAuthor Brenda Cortez has discovered that speaking in front of audiences is a great way to promote and sell your book. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Brenda shares with us a unique way of finding speaking engagements. HowlTheOwl.com Brenda@howltheowl.com Facebook.com/HowltheOwl/   Scribophile.com      2019-10-1027 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBe Daring and Reach Out!New York Times bestselling author Mary Rand Hess is our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Mary shares her daring decision to contact the popular Instagram sensation Steve Greig (@wolfgang2242) with her idea of a picture book. The One and Only Wolfgang: From Pet Rescue to One Big Happy Family has become a number one bestseller on Amazon. MaryRandHess.com MaryRandHess@yahoo.com Mary on LinkedIn Mary on Twitter Steve's Instagram @wolfgang2242       2019-10-0124 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouUnique Way To Find An AgentSam Kean, New York Times best selling author, joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Sam explains how to stand out from the crowd when approaching an agent with your manuscript.  SamKean.com Facebook.com/SamKeanBooks twitter.com/sam_kean2019-09-1916 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouFinish Your Book By Setting Realistic GoalsAuthor Brian Kiley, the head monologue writer for Conan O'Brien, is our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You. Brian has great suggestions for those of us who need some encouragement to finish our book, along with advice for setting goals. BrianKiley.com Scribophile.com2019-09-0717 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBook Endorsements - Why You Need Them and How To Obtain ThemTelevision host and children's book author, Ron MacCloskey joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You. Ron shares some great stories on his inspiration for his first book, plus useful advice on finding endorsements and reviews, before your book is printed. Contact information for Ron:  info@genzpublishing.org ClassicMoviesWithRonMacCloskey.weebly.com GenZpublishing.org This episode of The Author Inside You is sponsored by Scribophile.com2019-08-3118 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIncrease Sales By Giving Your Book Away!For author Ken Rupert, Amazon has proven to be the best way to increase book sales. With a strategic plan, he is selling his book there and purchasing ads on Amazon as well – with great success! In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast Ken shares with us tips and tricks for advertising on Amazon along with some great motivational wisdom on never giving up. Find Ken at FinancialBlackBelt.us2019-08-2318 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSelf Publish and Earn 10X the RoyaltiesOn the 100th episode The Author Inside You podcast we interview the founder of the Onion, author Scott Dikkers. Scott shares with us some great advice about traditional publishing versus self-publishing, how to use Google to pick the title of your book, and how to increase your royalties by 10 times! Find Scott here: Twitter: @ScottDikkers Instagram: itsscottdikkers Podcast: How To Write Funny Mark Dawson's course Nick Stevenson's course Chris Fox's course on YouTube    2019-08-0736 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouInvite People Into Your StoryThere are people who want to read your book, and it will inspire others and bring value to their lives! Author and inspirational speaker Darius Person is our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You, and he shares with us his passion to inspire an audience through your book. DariusPerson.com Darius on YouTube Darius on Instagram 99 Designs    2019-08-0119 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouTurning a PowerPoint Presentation Into a Published BookFor years author Russ Gehrlein had been giving motivational speeches to local church groups when one day his wife suggested he turn his PowerPoint presentation into a book. It took some time, but Russ was able to repurpose his research into a published book which has been picked up by an independent publishing company and can now be found in bookstores everywhere. Not only does Russ share his story with us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, but he also explains why research is important when it comes to writing a book. Looking for...2019-07-1419 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIncreasing Book Sales by Turning On The CharmWe are changing our normal format and on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast we are interviewing two authors. Sherrie Dunlevy and Brandon Baxter have both been on our podcast before, but they are back with updates on how they have increased books sales. Brandon shares the story of a chance meeting which led to making a deal with a publishing company and Sherrie explains how she’s growing her audience by providing positive encouragement. If you’re having doubts about finishing your book, then this episode is for you!   This episode of The Author Inside You podcast is br...2019-07-0226 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIt’s Time To Follow Through and Finish Your Book!Author Sherri Schwartz joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You to share with us her determination to write and publish, not just one, but two books! She is continually motivated to write- in fact, two more books are in the works!   If you enjoy listening to The Author Inside You podcast, please click the subscribe button on your podcast player. It’s free and you won’t miss any future episodes. This episode of The Author Inside You podcast is sponsored by our friends at Scribophile. Sherri on Facebook GenZ...2019-06-2817 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow To Increase Your Amazon ReviewsIn the world of Amazon, we all know that reviews can increase your sales. In this episode of The Author Inside You, author Dom Brightmon, shares a fantastic idea on how to increase the number of your book reviews. He also shared with us how public speaking helped prepare him to become an author. dombrightmon@gmail.com https://www.dombrightmon.com/2019-06-2025 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouPublishing With an eBook is a MustJenelle Jack joins us all the way from Trinidad to share her in-depth knowledge of publishing with eBooks and the tricks of the trade using pen names to become a #1 Amazon bestseller. You can listen to this informative episode of The Author Inside You podcast by clicking here. This episode is brought to you by Scribophile.com - a great place to find beta readers! Free download at BuildAndCreateNow.com Instagram: BuildNCreate Audio transcription: Temi.com Rev.com Otter.ai2019-06-1422 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhat You Don't Know About ISBN Numbers This week we welcome author Lisa Orban who runs a writers network called Indies United Publishing House. She is an expert on ISBN numbers, and she shares a wealth of knowledge on this episode of The Author Inside You. Before you publish your book, you need to listen to Lisa's advice. This episode of The Author Inside You is sponsored by Scribophile - where people like you hang out on the web.   Contact information for Lisa: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTalkingBookwithLisaOrban Author Page: www.indiesunited.net/lisa-orban2019-06-0627 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouGoing Viral Thanks To MomMost times authors do not give the forward for their book much thought until after the transcript is complete. Fortunately for author Ben Philippe, our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, he did give his forward some thought and it paid off in a big way! Check out our interview with Ben to hear how his book went viral all because of his mom. This episode is brought to you by Scribophile, a great place to mingle with fellow writers. http://benphilippe.com/ @gohomeben2019-05-3022 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouYour Book Trailer May Lead To A Hollywood Movie Author Sarah Katz shares a captivating story about the process of making a great looking book trailer for her fantasy novel on this episode of The Author Inside You. She is now in talks with Hollywood producers who are considering creating a full-length movie based on her book Apex Five. If you would like to view Sarah's Hollywood-style book trailer, click here. To get in touch with Sarah, her webpage is AuthorSarahKatz.com and she can be found on Twitter @authorsarahkatz This episode of The Author Inside You podcast is sponsored by Scribophile, a community t...2019-05-2216 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouTurning Your Hobby Into a Published BookAuthor Mike Walton has enjoyed reading and collecting comic books for decades. He never dreamed he would become an expert in a particular genre of comic books, especially not an expert who has written the book on the subject. Well, he has achieved that level of expertise and in this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Mike explains how he became an authority. Scribophile.com McFarlandBooks.com Twinsburg Tribune newspaper article  MikesHouseOfHorrors.com Twitter: @HorrorComicGuy2019-05-0819 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouUsing Facebook Ads To Sell Your Book"Query letters will get you nowhere," says author Tally Adams. They may work for some authors, but Tally has plenty of other great ideas that she shares with us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. We cover writer's conferences, publicists, and the unusual way she found her publisher. www.BreakThroughPromotions.net www.TallyAdams.com Romance Writers of America  www.rwa.org www.BrownBooks.com    2019-05-0225 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouTurning Your Passion Into a Book with Len TestaOn this episode of The Author Inside You, we interview author Len Testa who combined his two longtime passions of computer analysis and Disney World, into a best selling series of travel guide books. Len tells us how his survey of Disney fans is used to create content for his books and blog posts. TouringPlans.com TheUnofficialGuides.com Len@touringplans.com @LenTesta on Twitter 2019-04-2532 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhy a Logline Is Needed To Pitch a Book​A logline is a great tool to use when pitching your book to publishers and readers. In this episode of The Author Inside You, our guest Marc Bona explains loglines and why they are important to the success of your book. ​ mbona30@neo.rr.com Twitter and IG: @mbona30 https://tinyurl.com/gamechangerbona2019-04-0628 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouThe Advantages of Self PublishingOn this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, you will hear an interview filled with great take-aways aimed at helping you with the publishing process. Leah & Matt interviewed author Laurel McHargue about recently completing her trilogy, starting a publishing company, and the dos and don'ts of a book launch party. 99Designs.com Canva.com Alligator Preserves podcast laurel@strackpress.com leadvillelaurel.com2019-03-2726 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSelling Your Book at a Museum Gift ShopIn this episode of The Author Inside You, guest Steve Snyder shares many useful tips for publishing and selling your book. He discusses Amazon fulfillment and how it works, why you need to enter multiple book contests, how to negotiate with museum gift shops and other valuable information that will help you sell your book.   SteveSnyderAuthor.com Steve@SteveSnyderAuthor.com (562) 598-6902  2019-03-1532 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouDemand The Best From A PublicistIn this episode of The Author Inside You, author Jack Hersch shares with us the value of hiring a great team. His publicist landed him an article in the New York Post! facebook.com/jackjhersch DeathMarchEscape.com DavidHersch.com2019-03-0824 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouAttending A Writer's Conference May Lead to a Published Book!After a major health issue, author Linda Plunkett started journaling at the suggestion of a friend. Thanks to attending a writer's conference where she met her publisher, Linda's journal became the memoir she recently published. Listen to this episode of The Author Inside You podcast to learn about why attending a writer's conference is a valuable networking tool! email Linda at hopeforhurting@aol.com  2019-03-0122 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSubmit It!"Finish your book and give it a shot - nothing can happen until you get to that point." Pete Charette, the guest on this episode of The Author Inside You, shares this great advice - now is the time to submit your book to a publisher!  thediscipleshipmandate.com crosslinkpublishing.com thediscipleshipmandate@gmail.com2019-02-2126 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouGetting Target To Sell Your BookThis is a super exciting interview for us! Author Brandon Baxter is a fan of The Author Inside You podcast and listening to our past episodes gave him the encouragement to put pen to paper which led to getting his book published! We hope that Brandon's story is encouraging for you and someday soon your book will be on the shelves at Target!    bbaxter8@yahoo.com @bbaxter8 facebook.com/brandon.baxter8/2019-02-1422 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIncrease Amazon Product Sales By Adding a BookWhen Pascoe Bowen bundled a book with the product he was already selling on Amazon, his sales skyrocketed! To hear how he did it, listen to this episode of The Author Inside You. Pascoe@sucoach.com Fiverr.com ChildLearn.net2019-02-0725 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouCreating Fictional CharactersOn this episode of The Author Inside You, author Jim Boston shares some great tips on how he created realistic characters for his novel. To make his characters unique, yet believable, he used a combination of real-life experiences, photographs, and a large whiteboard.  Sigma@JimBoston.com www.authorhouse.com2019-01-2523 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhen a Publisher Comes CallingBeing at the right place at the right time can really pay off. Listen to this episode of The Author Inside You to hear how author Vivian Chien was approached by an agent and offered a multi-book publishing deal! Vivian explains why we all must take chances, they can pay off in a big way. www.sistersincrime.org www.vivienchien.com2019-01-1718 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBuilding a Franchise With Your BookFrom the beginning, authors Tara Price and Blake Freeman envisioned their cartoon character Haibu would be found in books, online and on the big screen. Recently they joined forces with a non-profit and now they are on their way to building a successful franchise. On this episode of The Author Inside You, learn how you can build a franchise too.  https://www.facebook.com/blakefreeman @itstaradane2019-01-0324 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouRevise Revise ReviseIt may sound like something your English teacher told you in high school, but for your book to be great, you have to revise, revise, revise. Author Richard Webb, Jr. reminds us that this task is a necessity, along with finding the right editor and a great publicist. Contact Richard at: 1812llc@gmail.com Paid book reviews: www.kirkusreviews.com/ Contact Leah & Matt at: TheAuthorInsideYou@gmail.com    2018-12-2033 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouYou Can Always Fix It LaterJoining us on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast is Stephanie Taylor, author of Animals That Heal. Stephanie shares with us the story of how she took a simple pamphlet she had written and turned it into a book! Facebook: @WingsOfLibertyTherapy   stephltaylor.com The Inner Phoenix podcast   2018-12-1312 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBegin Promoting Before You Start Writing Your BookWe are often reminded about the importance of promoting our book after it is written, but on this episode of The Author Inside You we hear a different perspective. Author Danielle Daily shares great advice - start promoting your work before you even begin the writing process! facebook.com/thedanielledaily/ instagram.com/the_danielledaily/    2018-12-0616 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouStart With An Outline Joe PardoJoe Pardo is not a big reader, yet he has written four books! In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Joe shares with us how an outline can keep you organized and also save you valuable time when writing your book.   To contact or learn more about Joe, go to SuperJoePardo.com      2018-11-2921 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow Social Media Will Sell Your BookAuthor and podcaster Emily Prokop recently published her first book, "The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects." In this episode of The Author Inside You, Emily shares with us some great social media marketing tips that her publisher strongly recommends. TheStoryBehindPodcast.com Twitter: @StoryBehindPod Facebook: @StoryBehindPod Instagram: storybehindpod Email: TheStoryBehindPod (at) gmail (dot) com2018-11-2216 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBuild a 100 Person Launch TeamAuthor Elizabeth Clamon shares with us her very motivational story of how she overcame being bedridden for more than 10 years! As part of her healing process, she wrote a book, but that's only part of her journey. Listen to this episode of The Author Inside You to hear how she assembled a 100 person launch team for her book.2018-11-1522 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouLessons Learned From Co-Authoring a BookDebbie DeChambeau is a book author and a professional marketer. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Debbie shares some insightful tips on marketing your book, and the ups and downs of being a co-author. debbie@selectbizteam.com facebook.com/debbie.dechambeau?ref=br_rs linkedin.com/in/debbiedechambeau/ twitter.com/dldechambeau2018-10-2427 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhy You Need To Give Away Your BookAuthor Joel Hawbaker joins us on this episode of The Author Inside You and he shares why he enjoys giving away hundreds of copies of his book. Joel also explains why you do not need to love your book cover, but your audience does.2018-10-1740 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhy Every Book Needs An EditorYou had the motivation to start and write a book, now you need the motivation to find a good quality editor. Our guest on this episode, Charita Cole Brown, explains how she used multiple editors to refine her masterpiece. 2018-10-0922 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouChance Meeting Leads To A BookThink BIG - inspirational coach and author Megan Fenyoe reminds us in this interview that BIG dreams can lead to a successful book. And how chance meetings can offer BIG opportunities!2018-09-1321 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouPromote Your Book To The Best Seller's ListAs an entrepreneur, Tony Whatley grew his side hustle job into a seven-figure online business! He wrote his book, Sidehustle Millionaire to share his business expertise with his audience. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Tony explains how he promoted his book to the bestsellers list on Amazon.  2018-07-1833 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouYou Need A Memorable Book CoverAuthor Valerie Staggs used journaling as a way to grieve after her husband unexpectedly passed away. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Valerie tells us how her journal was the basis for her first book and why it is important to have a book cover that stands out on the shelf. Facebook.com/ValerieStaggsAuthor 2018-07-0518 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWorking With a GhostwriterTaking too long to write that book? Enlisting a ghostwriter might be the solution to your perplexing publishing predicament. In this episode of The Author Inside You, we have an in-depth discussion of hiring a writer with professional ghostwriter James Ranson. JamesRanson.com Book Launch (release date October 1, 2018) JamesRanson.com/crappy-book2018-06-2326 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouSet Some Goals, Finish Writing Your BookAuthor and coach Annie Berryhill shares first-rate advice with The Author Inside You audience. Discover her time-saving apps, and how Annie wrote a large portion of her book while driving in her car!   temi.com Audio to Text Transcription rev.com Transcription For Video manychat.com Facebook Messenger Marketing anneberryhill.com2018-06-0723 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBook Launch by Word-Of-MouthAuthor Angie Flores, our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, believes in marketing by talking. "You can't just throw your book on Amazon and hope that it sells, you have to toot your horn!" - Angie Flores Angie has some book writing contest tips, ideas on how to create an interesting school assembly, plus you will not believe how she found the artist for her award winning picture book! Thanks for listening! AngieFloresBooks.com Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles2018-05-2938 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBetter The Second Time Around - Angela BristerWhen author Angela Brister published her book, she knew even though it was not perfect, it was time to share with the world. The book sold, time passed and Angela felt a calling to update her manuscript. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Angela explains why she reworked her book and how her relaunch party was a huge success!   AngelaBrister.com wix.com 2018-05-1625 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHiring a Professional Book PromoterAuthor Mike Witzgall knows law enforcement and storytelling, but like most of us, he needs help promoting his book. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Mike explains the role of a promoter and what you can expect when you join forces with a book agent.  https://www.facebook.com/Mike-Witzgall-200725930112516 cmeswat@aol.com2018-04-2621 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHate To Type? Tips On Speaking Your BookAndre Valdes admits spelling is not his strong suit. On this episode of The Author Inside You, Andres explains to us how he "wrote" the first draft of his book with almost no typing! Plus, Andre tells us how he completed his motivational book while living overseas with his wife, young children and working full time! LeaderByChoice.me Quora.com2018-04-1328 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIt Seemed So Daunting, But Now I Want To Help Others Publish Their BookAuthor Irene Gabelnick started her writing career by blogging, which eventually turned into writing five books simultaneously! In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Irene shares with us how she self-published her first book which has lead to her being a permanent guest on a popular radio show.  www.irenegabelnick.com www.queensilvycomedy.com 2018-04-0525 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouGreat Tips For Promoting A Self Published Children's BookMany authors will tell you that the real work begins once you start to promote your book. Publicizing your masterpiece can be time-consuming and challenging. This week on The Author Inside You podcast, our guest Kishmi Davis explains how she's been gaining ground on book sales with the help of a publicist. https://www.kishmidavis.com/   2018-03-2217 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBlog Tour Before You Launch - Preston KlopfensteinIt takes some planning ahead, but offering to guest post on multiple blogs prior to your book release can be a huge boost for your initial book sales. How do you discover the correct bloggers to contact? Author Preston Klopfenstein answers that question on this episode of The Author Inside You podcast. Contact Preston at http://akpreston.com/ 2018-03-1522 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouE Books - A Great Way To Repurpose Your MaterialIn the back episodes of his show, podcaster Bruce Wawrzyniak had a goldmine of information that he wanted to share with his followers. Writing an e-book was his logical choice, and in this episode of The Author Inside You, Bruce tells us why publishing an e-book could be the best way for you to share your knowledge. To learn more about Bruce, click here: now-hear-this.net    2018-03-0734 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouFind an Editor and Agent Via a Twitter Pitch Contest - Hannah CarmackIf you're not sure what a "Twitter Pitch Contest" is all about, you need to listen to this episode of The Author Inside You. Guest Hanna Carmack explains how these contests work and why they are so great for writers ready to publish their manuscript. https://hannahcarmack.com/2018-02-2325 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouFrom Family History to Biographical Novel - Debra YatesWorried that her family history would not live on, author Debra Yates compiled the stories her grandfather handed-down, along with years of research, into her first book. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Debra shares with us that even with poor grammar and spelling skills, you can still write a book!   Email Debra at: Debrasyates@yahoo.com2018-02-1424 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouPublish Your Book In SIX Weeks - Rick and Nancy MonsipapaThe dynamic duo of Rick and Nancy Monsipapa recently wrote and published a motivational book for entrepreneurs. In this episode of The Author Inside You, our guest writing team hammers out tips on how to get your book written in six weeks. At the time we recorded this interview, Rick was on his way to completing his third book in less than 12 months!2018-02-0725 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouStart a Writing Club and Jumpstart Your Book with Judithe LittleAuthor Judithe Little and her friends started a writing club 15 years ago and to this day they continue to meet every week! In this episode of The Author Inside You, Judithe explains what is expected of each member of her writing club and how encouragement and motivation are shared among the members. If you decide to start your own writing group after listening to Juthithe’s story, please let us know and we will mention you on a future episode of The Author Inside You!   http://www.judithelittle.com follow Judithe on Facebook: htt...2018-02-0123 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBest Book Promotion? Word of Mouth - Rocky RomanellaAuthor Rocky Romanella Founder and CEO of 3SIXTY Management, spent decades in the corporate world as a leader. Rocky believes we all have a responsibility to leave things a little better than we found them and with this in mind he decided to write a book on leadership. In a unique twist, he wrote the book through the eyes of his alter ego Joe Scafone. For more information and to contact Rocky, check out his web page:  3SIXTYManagementServices.com  Follow Rocky on: Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter    2018-01-1828 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouStart Your Own Publishing Company - JA PloskerAward winning author J.A. Plosker knows that starting his own publishing company was exactly what he need to release his book. In this episode of The Author Inside You, J.A. explains why being the founder of a publishing company is not what every author should do, but for some it will lead you down a path, right to your book. Contact J.A. Plosker at: TheNobodyBible.com NobodysView.com Purchase The Nobody Bible: http://bit.ly/TheNobodyBiblePDC Twitter and Facebook: @nobodysview2018-01-1040 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside You048 - Blast Off With a Great Launch Team - Jacqui LetranJacqui Letran is the author of three self help books and the host of the Stop The Bullying Within podcast. In this episode of The Author Inside You we learn from Jacqui how a great launch team can help you rocket to the top of the Amazon best sellers list! Webpage: https://JacquiLetran.com Email: Author@JacquiLetran.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/stopthebullywithin Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Jacqui-Letran/e/B00O752IY0/ Podcast: http://stopthebullywithin.com  (coming January 18, 2018) 2017-12-2123 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouYou Are Going To Need Help - Don't Be Afraid To Seek AdviceThis week our guest is Diana Savastano who has had many years of experience as a writer, an author and a publisher. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Diana reminds us that we are all going to need help with getting our books out there - and you can't be afraid to ask for advice! Visit DianaSavastano.com to contact Diana.2017-12-0524 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouPut Yourself Out There - Alyssa CowittElementary school teacher Alyssa Cowitt never thought she'd be a published book author. That is until she and her friend Greg Dunbar started sharing quotes on social media that Alyssa collected from her students. Listen to this episode of The Author Inside You to learn how Greg and Alyssa's Live From Snack Time became a very successful coffee table book.   Click here to find I Did My Homework In My Head on Amazon. Contact Alyssa @ livefromsnacktime@gmail.com.  To learn more click here.2017-11-2621 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouDo It and The Doors Will Open - Sherrie DunlevyIt can be difficult to find the right thing to say to a friend who has recently suffered a tragic event. Author Sherrie Dunlevy felt a calling to write a book about helping a friend in need. How Can I Help? Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved Ones Through Life’s Difficulties is the result of years of writing and research. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Sherrie encourages us to step through our fears so that another door will open. Click here to contact Sherrie Click here to purchase an aut...2017-11-2328 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouAmazon's Secret To Being A Best Seller - Stephanie Lee21 days to write a book, why are you waiting? Stephanie Lee, author of Southpaw: A Tale About A Girl's Imagination, wrote her novel in three weeks! In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we learn some great secrets to becoming a best seller on Amazon. Also, we are reminded that to become a successful writer, you must see yourself as an author. http://thesouthpawbook.com talktalesandtrivia@gmail.com http://peggymccoll.com/go/21dayauthor www.acx.com 2017-11-1733 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow Dreams Became A Novel - Denise J BrysonWhat started out as a dream has become a novel - literally! Author Denise Bryson wrote In The Footsteps of a Killer over a 20 year period, as recollection from her nightly dreams. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Denise shares how her dreams became a reality.   2017-11-0817 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouBeing Persistent With Query Letters Pays Off! - Kristen Hansen BrakemanAfter writing more than 100 query letters, author Kristen Hansen Brakeman landed a publishing deal. Her persistence paid off! In this episode of The Author Inside You, Kristen shares her journey (and shares a few funny stories too.) Funny video from Kristen: https://youtu.be/IHEyvtpk0Lk2017-10-2515 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow To Book A Library Presentation - Eleanor KuhnsAs an assistant director at a New York public library, Eleanor Kuhns understands the fine print when it comes to booking an author to speak at a library event. In this episode of The Author Inside You, Eleanor shares many great tips on how to get in front of your audience and maybe even sell a few books.2017-10-1824 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouTell Me a Story - Mike OlszewskiResearch can be fun as long as you are passionate about your topic. Author Mike Olszewski and his wife Janice did many hours of research for their Cleveland TV Tales series because they have a great love for local TV history. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Mike shares with us some great tips for researching and storytelling.  2017-10-1026 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouThis Is Why You Have To Write Every Day - Thomas ConnerDecades after he began writing, author Thomas Conner recently published his first book. In this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, Tom shares his journey of how he began writing before he was a teenager, why it's important to write every day, and how networking connections helped him land a publishing contract.2017-10-0426 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouHow To Create A Great Book Cover - Enrique VoltaireCreating a great book cover is one of the most important aspects of publishing your book. Author Enrique Voltaire shares some fantastic advice about how to find inspiration for your cover and how to find an inexpensive artist to bring it all together. www.EnriqueVoltaire.com Enrique@EnriqueVoltaire.com2017-09-2719 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouGet Paid To Read Your Book At SchoolsAuthor Maria Dismondy is a real go-getter! Not only has she written nine children's books, Maria has started her own publishing company and she posts to her social media accounts five times a day! How does a mother of three do all this? In this episode of The Author Inside You, Maria shares some great organizational advice, plus some fantastic tips on how to get paid to read your book at schools.2017-09-2030 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouIf You Really Want A Book, WRITE IT! - Sean DouglasIf you are interested in unlocking your true potential and elevating your life, then Sean Douglas is your man! Sean is the author of Decisions: The Power To Overcome Self-Defeating Behaviors and he is our guest on this episode of The Author Inside You.  To contact or to learn more about Sean, click here: TheSuccessCorps.com2017-09-1327 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouRecently Booked on 55 Radio Shows - Jodee ProuseIt took three years for Jodee Prouse to write a memoir centered on her brother's addiction to alcohol. She ended up self-publishing the book after she wrote more than 250 query letters! Her advice to fellow authors? Surround yourself with people who can help you. jodeeprouse.com/2017-09-0523 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouUse Video As a Promotional Tool For Your Book - Kristie KnightsPublish a book - from start to finish - in six weeks?    Sounds impossible, right?    Psychotherapist Kristie Knights did it and she shares her story on the latest episode of The Author Inside You.   2017-08-3029 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouWhat's Ordinary To You Is Extraordinary To Others - Aaron WalkerIf you are looking to get motivated to write your book, then this episode is for you! Author Aaron Walker explains how he used a mastermind group for motivation for his first book, View From The Top. 2017-08-2330 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouDon't Even Think About It, Just Start Writing! - Kaylee ShadowsKaylee Shadows enjoys traveling and saving money at the same time. Her friends appreciated her great money saving tips so much that they encouraged her to write a book. Six months later she had it completed and now it's available on Amazon! Her advice to authors? "Get out of your own way and start writing." 2017-08-1620 minThe Author Inside YouThe Author Inside YouYou Don't Have To Be Great, You Just Have To Have PassionAuthor Kim Interdonato wrote her first book about dating, and she's not afraid to share her mistakes. Author mistakes, that is! If fear is holding you back from publishing your book, then this episode is a must listen for you! Kim says, "If you believe in your book and believe in yourself, then you are going to go very, very far." 2017-08-0929 min