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Author Nation InterviewsConversations through email for authors | Expert InterviewFrom Inbox to Client | Conversations through email for authors Discover how to turn your email inbox into a powerful relationship-building tool that moves readers closer to buying your book. Join Author Nation and marketing coach Bonnie Chomica as she shares her strategies for maximizing email marketing and leveraging autoresponders to build trust and credibility. Learn how to write effective subject lines, consistently communicate with your list, and showcase your expertise through email for maximum exposure.Takeaways:Learn how to effectively position your brand and expertise through email marketing.Discover how to consistently communicate with your list...2023-06-0844 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow to not Pay for Self-Publishing | Author InterviewHow to not Pay for Self-Publishing | How to finance your book instead Are you an aspiring author looking for ways to finance your book without breaking the bank? In this episode, we talk with Meliors Simms, author of 'The Secret Lives of Teeth', about how to not pay for self-publishing and instead find creative ways to fund your book. From validating your book idea to using Kickstarter to sell wide, Meliors shares her tips and tricks for financing your publishing journey. Takeaways:Choose a topic that solves a problem and fills a gap in the market or literature,Consider...2023-05-2642 minAuthor Nation InterviewsShould Authors Have Podcasts or Just Be Guests | Expert InterviewShould Authors Have Podcasts or Just Be Guests Join Author Nation to explore the question of whether authors should have their own podcasts or just be guests on other shows. Our guest, Sheryl Plouffe, Founder & CEO of Scalable Business Accelerator and host of the Cash In On Camera podcast, shares her expertise on how authors can monetize their podcasts, the 1-hour per week method for creating content, and how to create an edit-less podcast. Sheryl also provides insights into selling high-ticket products and services through podcasts. Takeaways include:The benefits of being...2023-05-1942 minAuthor Nation InterviewsBuild a Community around Your Book and Vision | Expert InterviewBuild a Community around Your Book and Vision | Explore long term book revenue In this episode, we welcome Starlight, a business growth strategist, community alchemist, and systems magician, to share her insights on building a community around your book and vision. As nonfiction authors, we want to accelerate marketing for our books and think about our book's sales in the long term. Starlight will provide practical tips on how to build a community around your big vision and message, monetize and productize your book for long term revenue and growth, and play the infinite book game. 2023-05-1139 minAuthor Nation InterviewsEngaged Writing Creates Engaged Readers | Author InterviewEngaged Writing Creates Engaged Readers so Know Your Ideal Reader Join Author Nation and Frederick Dudek, a sales & marketing executive with 30+ years of experience, as he shares his top tips for nonfiction authors looking to boost their brand and sell more books. Discover effective methods for identifying your target audience and conducting content research, as well as strategies for creating products in conjunction with your book. Get feedback from members of your target audience to improve your content, and learn the importance of enjoying the writing process. By the end of the show, you'll...2023-05-0442 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWhy writers should care about their posture | Author InterviewWhy writers should care about their posture | Posture can give you a performance edge, here's how // Authors want to write more, feel more confident, and have more success. So, how does posture help? Aesha joins us to discuss How can authors create a more confident body language,How posture can give us a performance edge, How to be aware of your desk posture, andBreathing exercises to improve posture. She is here to help authors live a pain-free life while following their passion of writing. Like this? 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Listen in as we talk about telling the stories of a celebrity sports journalist through interviews to tell a more complete story of the great storytellers: sports journalists.We also chat about How to write a book about...2023-04-1342 minAuthor Nation InterviewsCreate a Visual Budget for Authors | Expert InterviewCreate a Visual Budget for Authors | Your CEO dashboard Michelle Mitchell is an experienced business and financial coach who empowers women to create a successful and sustainable business doing what they love by bridging the gap between their passion and their profit.In this interview, Author Nation asks Michelle about The financial foundations that are essential for profitable business growth,The stories we tell ourselves about money, andKnowing and understanding what your numbers are telling you. Learn the steps to think like a CEO. Like this? Please...2023-04-0643 minAuthor Nation InterviewsThe profit potential of self-publishing | Author InterviewThe profit potential of self-publishing | Book to business opportunities Fitz Koehler is a high-energy media professional who adores discussing self-publishing. After trying both traditional and self-publishing, she sees the value in the creative control and profit potential of self-publishing. In this interview we chat about* The profit potential of self-publishing, * Book to business opportunities, and * Media for nonfiction authors. Like this? 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Join Author Nation and Marla Press to talk about being your best while in front of an audience. ...2023-03-0947 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHelp each other sell books | Expert InterviewHelp each other sell books | Book marketing is a team sport Evan Gow is the indie developer behind Story Origin, a marketing tool and community of authors that work together to find reviewers, build mailing lists, increase sales, and stay on top of deadlines. In this interview, we will chat about Using reader magnets to build a mailing list Arranging cross-promotionManaging review teamsManaging the beta copy feedback process Like this? 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They include: Scheduling system Email management systems Payment system Online marketing development Financial tracking system ===============================================================💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resou...2023-01-1943 minAuthor Nation InterviewsThe 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Author InterviewThe 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Plus writers need artist statements // Join Melody Ann and Lyzette Wanzer to discuss her new book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives. A prolific writer, Lyzette is going to let us in on her secrets for how ambitious writers can be highly effective.Like this? 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Please comment and subscribe! ===============================================================💚 RENNIE'S RESOURCES 💚Book: Wealth on Any IncomeUnited States: https://amzn.to/3rxgmTVCanada: https://amzn.to/3RyVer2TEDx Talk: https://www.WealthOnAnyIncome.com/TEDx2022-11-1044 minAuthor Nation InterviewsSecrets to writing a business book | Author InterviewSecrets to writing a business book // Join Melody Ann and Sandra Nomoto to talk about how to1. Incorporate stories into your business book,2. Get media attention for your book, and3. Get your book into the hands of readersLike this? Please comment and subscribe! ===============================================================💚 SANDRA'S RESOURCES 💚Book: Vegan Marketing Success StoriesUnited States: https://amzn.to/3dp7aOcCanada: https://amzn.to/3xuLXcyWebsite: https://www.sandranomoto.com/ Instagram @sandranomotoLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sandranomoto===============================================================💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLI...2022-11-0442 minAuthor Nation InterviewsTell your story to wow your audience | Expert InterviewTell your story to wow your audience | Script a better story // Tammy Gross is an author and screenwriter. In this interview we will discuss📚 Why true stories trump fiction,📚 Easy ways to organize, share & enhance your story to WOW your audience,📚 Thinking big, and 📚 The power of speed in writing, publishing, producing.Like this? Please comment and subscribe! ===============================================================💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.c...2022-10-2748 minAuthor Nation InterviewsSet yourself up for author success | Author InterviewSet yourself up for author success | How to destroy what's holding you back so you can live the life you want // In Katherine's Wintsch's most recent book, Slay Like a Mother, she meets the dragon of self-doubt head on showing mom's how to not only defeat it but to live the life they want. In this interview, we are going to discuss:📚 You can’t win at everything: How to pick which battles to lose. 📚 Negative self-talk: How to teach the mean voice in your head some manners. 📚 Realistic expectations: How to stop setting expectations that set yo...2022-10-2041 minAuthor Nation InterviewsTake the overwhelm out of book marketing | Expert InterviewTake the overwhelm out of book marketing // Book Marketing Mentor Judy M. Baker helps business authors get more bang for their book, turning intellectual property into multiple streams of income with minimal effort. In this interview we are going to dive into · How to create a one-page action plan to take the overwhelm out of book marketing· Why your calendar is critical to successful marketing· Why you don't have to be everywhere to get traction· How small steps that make a big difference in reaching the right audienceLike this? Please like, comment and subs...2022-10-1347 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWriter's notebook digital edition | Author InterviewWriter's notebook digital edition // Join Melody Ann and Nikki Green to talk about📚 Creative ways to write without writing.📚 Focus and how to keep it... focused!📚 The importance of research and how to leverage a digital notebookLike this? 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Please like, comment and subscribe! ===============================================================💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway💜 Join our community for more support and awesome...2022-09-0143 minAuthor Nation InterviewsIf I am autistic, can I write a book | Author InterviewIf I am autistic, can I write a book? Being an autistic author📚 Too many myths abound when it comes to living life and your dreams when you are on the autism spectrum. In this interview, Author Nation talks with Jenny Story, an author, artist, animator and actor who also happens to be autistic. We can all learn about living our dreams through Jenny as she advocates for autistic people everywhere. 💎Resources 💎 Books: https://jennyjennystory.wixsite.com/dysnomiaFacebook: www.facebook.com/jennystoryDysnomiatrilogypageLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-story-535641220/Instagram: https://www.instagram...2022-07-0144 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWorking through grief by writing | Author InterviewWorking through grief by writing | Finding your voice through memoir writing📚 What can you do when tragedy strikes? You can't control the situation so how do you find your way through? How do you find your balance again? This week, Author Nation interviews Brenda Smit-James to learn how tragedy launch her into a new writing career and how she learned to overcome her personal tragedy with the power of words. 💎Resources 💎 Book: https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=brenda+smit-james&ref=nb_sb_noss_1Website: www.brendasmitjames.comYoutube: www.youtube.com/c/BrendaSmi...2022-06-2345 minAuthor Nation InterviewsEdit your writing with accuracy | Author InterviewEdit your writing with accuracy | Plus become an expert faster📚 After years of being a university professor, William Koenecke knows how to research, write, and publish with speed and accuracy. In this interview, he shares his tips and tricks to help you ramp up on a subject while having no more misplaced commas.About Professor KoeneckeWilliam H. Koenecke, a retired university professor from Murray State University. He holds five degrees and has 45+ years of educational experience. And has taught at three universities during his career. Koenecke is an author and book publisher. He has one...2022-06-1643 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWhen to keep writing and when to leave it behind | Author InterviewWhen to keep writing and when to leave it behind | Is quitting your book project giving up?📚 Is there a difference between leaving something behind and giving up? Leaving can be hard. Yet we see people leaving all around us, looking for something better. When should we leave and when should we keep going? This is the topic of my interview with Jennifer Wisdom. 💎Resources 💎 The Leaving Revolution https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leaving-revolution-jennifer-wisdom/1140867443Website: https://www.leadwithwisdom.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpeltwisdom/Share your leaving story: https://leavingre...2022-06-0944 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow to organize a successful book tour | Author InterviewHow to organize a successful book tour | Your book tour questions answered📚 It used to be that when an author published a book, they would have to go on a city to city book tour. Today, you can tour your book without leaving home. Book bloggers and podcasts want to talk about your book. You can organize your own or take the stress out of the equation by booking the services of a book tour company. In this video, Author Nation sits down with Lauren Carr of of iRead Book Tours to learn how to have a successful boo...2022-05-2747 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWriting about serious subjects | Author InterviewWriting about serious subjects | How to Turn Trauma Into True Storytelling 📚 Have you found yourself writing about difficult topics—abuse, trauma, loss, grief, and the like—and then wondered if you should keep going? Maybe you struggled with difficult feelings while writing, or worried that such a story wouldn't find its place on the market. Or maybe you wrote about trauma you yourself faced, but then didn't know how to make it into a publishable novel.In this video, Colleen M. Story talks about her new book, "The Beached Ones," and some of the difficult subjects she exp...2022-05-2046 min
Confessions of a Book CoachReading books like mine - Review of Hey KiddoReading books like mine - Review of Hey Kiddo📚 I dove into a graphic novel by Jarrett J. Krosoczka called Hey Kiddo. I don't usually read graphic novels so this was interesting. Drawing your story has so many opportunities and changes the way an author writes. I talk about this and more in this video. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👉 Become an Author Nation Member 👈 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🎤Was this episode helpful? Su...2022-05-1710 minAuthor Nation InterviewsThe power of personal story in writing | Author InterviewThe power of personal story in writing | Plus self-help books that sell📚 For over 20 years, Candace Plattor has been helping addicts and their loved ones set boundaries, take responsibility and find a new way forward. She wrote the book on Loving and Addict, Loving Yourself almost ten years ago. The lessons in the book have helped countless families and the book continues to serve people today. Author Nation interviews Candace about the book and the lessons she has learned to become a successful nonfiction author. About CandaceCandace Plattor is an Addictions Therapist in private pra...2022-05-1347 minConfessions of a Book CoachReading books like mine - The free verse of Ordinary HazardsReading books like mine - The free verse of Ordinary Hazards📚 This week I read the first book on the top of my book pile of books similar to mine. Comparing books like mine ab out family dysfunction will help me figure out where my books fits. This week I read, Ordinary Hazards by Nikki Grimes. I love her free verse YA memoir. Watch to see what I else I loved about this book. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👉 Become an Author Nation Member 👈 https://au...2022-05-1008 minAuthor Nation InterviewsFrequently unasked questions about book formatting | Expert InterviewFrequently unasked questions about book formatting | Hiring a professional book designer📚 Toni Serofin is a professional book designer who works with nonfiction authors. She started a Q&A on LinkedIn answering all those questions authors didn't know to ask. Author Nation sits down with Toni to learn · The difference between hiring a pro designer/formatter VS doing it yourself.· What to ask a book designer before hiring them.· What to expect during the book design and formatting process.· And much more!💎Resources 💎 Website: https://sanserofin.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toniserofi...2022-05-0539 minConfessions of a Book CoachReading books like mine - Hooked: When Addiction Hits HomeReading books like mine - Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home📚 This week I read the first book on the top of my book pile of books similar to mine. Comparing books like mine ab out family dysfunction will help me figure out where my books fits. This week I read, Hooked: When Addiction Hits Home by Chloe Shantz-Hilkes. Watch to see what I learned. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👉 Become an Author Nation Member 👈 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 2022-05-0310 minAuthor Nation InterviewsPublish your book for under 1000 dollars | Expert InterviewDescription:Publish your book for under 1000 dollars | Create consistent moneymaking businesses📚 Part of running a successful business is to bring in revenue; the other is to keep costs down. In this interview we talk about publishing a book for under $1000, while finding ways to bring in consistent revenue.Katrina's BioThe JumpStart Your Biz Coach, Katrina Sawa, helps entrepreneurs create consistent moneymaking businesses. The creator of the Jumpstart Your Marketing® System and the Jumpstart Your Biz Training Series, tell-it-like-it-is speaker and International Best-Selling author with 16 books, Katrina has been featured on the Oprah & Frie...2022-04-2945 minConfessions of a Book CoachDeep diving into books like mine | Finding memoirs like mine on the marketDeep diving into books like mine | Finding memoirs like mine on the market📚 I need to find YA memoirs like mine and that is work! They don't just pop out of the woodwork when you wish for them. So I cheated. I emailed my local library and asked for help. The YA librarians came through. They are the heroes of this episode! Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👉 Become an Author Nation Member 👈 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationt...2022-04-2608 minConfessions of a Book CoachWhat I included in my book concept for my book proposal | Putting together my book proposalWhat I included in my book concept for my book proposal | Putting together my book proposal📚 After a twist last week, I am now working on my book proposal. The book concept starts off my book proposal so I want to get it right. I wrote the first draft of the book concept and started looking into the market for my memoir and similar books to mine. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free...2022-04-1911 minAuthor Nation InterviewsSuccess on social for authors | Expert InterviewSuccess on social for authors | Present your authentic story📚 Can you sell books with social media? In this interview we talk about book selling on social media and how to present your authentic story. It is time to level up on social media. About BrandieBrandie Rhode is the founder of Success on Social. A social media marketer with a passion for the marketing industry, she offers a unique business experience with a customized strategy that lets clients present their authentic stories. She helps her clients go from overwhelmed to feeling empowered with the strategies tha...2022-04-1442 minConfessions of a Book CoachShould I get a book agent | Writing a book proposal for my YA bookShould I get a book agent? Writing a book proposal for my YA book📚 Just like in any good book, we have a twist this week. After sitting on the idea for a while, I have decided to write a proposal and submit it to a few agents. I thought for some time asking myself, does my book need an agent? The answer might be yes. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free...2022-04-1214 minAuthor Nation InterviewsI didn't realize I was an author! | Author InterviewI didn't realize I was an author! Plus the cornerstone of your DIY book marketing📚 Christine Clifton didn’t realize she was an author. She was just writing a book. Did that make her an author? In this interview we talk bout Christine’s journey to becoming an author. Plus, we talk book marketing tips for authors, and how you might use her ideas for your independent book promotion. Christine Clifton is a Connectrix. She believes that fostering the power of connection – to Source, Self, and Service – is what facilitates life’s flow. She’s thrived through...2022-04-0743 minConfessions of a Book CoachHow I chose the best book promotions sites for my memoirHow I chose the best book promotions sites for my memoir | Book promotion sites basics📚 This past week, I dug into book promotion sites and narrowed my choices down to five based on a set of criteria I made up. Book promotion sites have different lists for different genres and different fees for books based on genre and the book's price point. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationt...2022-04-0511 minConfessions of a Book CoachBook launch questions and answers | The book launch marketing planBook launch questions and answers | The book launch marketing plan📚 This week I wrote my author bio, along with a book description. Then I added a page to my website for them. This is the beginning of an author platform. In this video I will explain my process for writing my bio and what I included in my author bio. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationt...2022-03-2911 minConfessions of a Book CoachMy first go at my author bio | My process for writing my bioMy first go at my author bio | My process for writing my bio📚 This week I wrote my author bio, along with a book description. Then I added a page to my website for them. This is the beginning of an author platform. In this video I will explain my process for writing my bio and what I included in my author bio. Check out by book's page on my personal website📘 https://www.melodyannowen.com/book/ 📘👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authorna...2022-03-2215 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow to nurture your book business | Expert InterviewHow to nurture your book business | The thriving authorpreneur📚 You want to write books and still pay the bills. Making money as an author is a tough gig. What if you could expand the idea of author to authorpreneur and spend four hours a week building a business that allows you to keep writing? This week we talk about how in four hours a week, you can meet new people, get new clients and leverage your time for the best results. 💎Resources 💎 Website: https://the8gates.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/janinebolonLinkedIn: www.linke...2022-03-1842 minConfessions of a Book CoachExploring marketing possibilities for my memoir | Social promotion of memoirsExploring marketing possibilities for my memoir |Social promotion of memoirs📚 While beta readers dive in and let me know what they think, I turned my attention to a very disorganized list of marketing ideas. Instead of organizing it, I dove in and explored some of the ideas. Here is what I learned. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨 Check out all the awesome tools for authors that we love! https://authornationtube.com/tools-we-love/🎤Was this...2022-03-1510 minAuthor Nation InterviewsFinding the mental energy to write a book | Author InterviewFinding the mental energy to write a book | How to write with ADHD📚 This week we will speak with William Ian Walker and his life long struggle with ADHD. He found healing in music and went on to write a book about how he found overcame ADHD through song. W. Ian Walker is a musician, baritone singer, art consultant and international author. As a first-time Canadian author, Walker tells his story of lifelong struggles with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Walker shares how he testimony about leaning into music and his Christian faith during his successful 30-ye...2022-03-1146 minConfessions of a Book CoachCelebrate your writing to motivate yourself | Plus get the most out of your beta readersCelebrate your writing to motivate yourself | Plus get the most out of your beta readers📚 The manuscript is off to beta readers. Yay! Now, I wait. Well, not exactly. I've decided I should celebrate. In this episode, I talk about celebrating and the power of celebrating each step you take. I'll also dive in a bit more about what to send beta readers and what to expect back. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨 Check out all the awesome t...2022-03-0814 minAuthor Nation InterviewsLet your book bring you networking opportunities | Author InterviewLet your book bring you networking opportunities |Why authors get networking wrong📚 You have a book. Or you want to write a book for networking opportunities. But how can you network for new opportunities with a book. In this interview we talk about how to network effectively with a book so you can make the most of the opportunity being an author presents. 💎Resources 💎 Website https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.comFacebook www.facebook.com/michaelknowsaguyLinkedIn www.linkedin.co026m/in/mwhitehouse/TGE Summit: www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/tge👆 Join Author Nation 👆 2022-03-0351 minConfessions of a Book CoachHelp I fell behind on my writing | Treat my writing like a jobHelp I fell behind on my writing | Treat my writing like a job📚 Do you start personal projects only to put them aside because 'life' gets in the way. That happened to me this week. Was it fear? Too many responsibilities? More important things needed my attention? And yet our personal project, things that scare us and inspire us are important. We need to make time for ourselves, prioritize our own creativity. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨 2022-03-0108 minAuthor Nation InterviewsBanish author burnout | Author InterviewI'm tired of promoting my book! Banish author burnout📚 Every self-published author knows how it feels. And today the growing to do list of an author can make us wonder if this is even a good idea. It's time to figure out hot to be an author and stay sane. In today's interview we learn how to avoid burnout while writing and selling books. Janice Litvin is on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations so they can come to work healthy, happy, and ready to work. She does this through key...2022-02-2542 minConfessions of a Book CoachFun way to connect with other authors | Reading out loud while editingFun way to connect with other authors | Reading out loud while editing 📚 Many authors know that reading their work out loud allows them to revise the flow. What about revising your writing by reading out loud to others? Reading your book out loud as feedback is a great way to connect with other authors and receive your own feedback. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨 Check out all the awesome tools for authors that we love! https://a...2022-02-2208 minAuthor Nation InterviewsThere's an app for that book! | Author InterviewThere's an app for that book! Write a book, create an app📚 You might have wondered, 'Can I turn my book into an app?' The answer is Yes! In this interview we will discuss why every nonfiction author needs an app. Once we share the top reasons to create an app for your book, we will talk about how to build an app for your book. When someone asks if there's an app for that book, you will have one. Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One...2022-02-1745 minConfessions of a Book CoachGetting the right feedback on your writing | When your writing is emotionalGetting the right feedback on your writing | When your writing is emotional📚 This week, the revision became emotional. Two things came to mind: how to revise when emotions get in the way, and how to ask for feedback when your writing is emotional. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools for Authors 🔨 Check out all the awesome tools for authors that we love! https://authornationtube.com/tools-we-love/🎤Was this episode helpful? Subscribe and leave a comment below. 🎤 2022-02-1709 minConfessions of a Book CoachSelf-empowerment through writing | Why write your memoirSelf-empowerment through writing | Why write your memoir📚 In this episode, I want to tell you a bit about my journey to deciding to publish my memoir. It didn't start out as a solid plan to publish, it was more of an exploration. But then I learned that you ca heal yourself through story. So, I want to talk about how writing my memoir helped me and how you can heal yourself with your story. 👆 Become an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools fo...2022-02-1110 minConfessions of a Book CoachDispel your writing fears by naming them | Plus moving from writing to editingDispel your writing fears by naming them | Plus moving from writing to editing📚 Just naming your fears can help you deal with them. And once you have your fears under control, you can get on with making the right decisions for yourself in your book project. I tried to treat editing like writing and it didn't work. Watch to find out why.👆 Join Author Nation 👆 Get the support and resources you need to become a successful nonfiction author!https://authornationtube.com/join🎁 Download your free checklists 🎁 https://authornationtube.com/resources/ 🔧 Tools fo...2022-02-1111 minAuthor Nation InterviewsRun your own PR campaign for authors | Expert InterviewRun your own PR campaign for authors | Author get noticed!📚 How do you get your book noticed? Learn some top PR tips for nonfiction authors who want to become global industry leaders using a healthy PR mindset and understanding how to get your book noticed by media.Lilian Sue is a long-time PR coach and publicist who focuses on helping authors fulfill their full potential to become global industry leaders by focusing on how to build a healthy PR mindset above any strategy. Through her strategic coaching program, coaching intensives, and brand new self-paced hybrid PR cou...2022-02-1148 minAuthor Nation InterviewsFinding your place in the author world | Author InterviewFinding your place in the author world |The needs languages📚 The Needs Languages is a powerful tool that helps personalities communicate. As an author you want to communicate effectively with your readers and be respected for your beliefs. In this interview, we will talk about the Needs Languages, Nicole’s books, and writing a series of books. Nicole Shir helps people find balance. On her journey to her master’s in industrial-organizational psychology, her co-collaborator and she discovered The Needs Languages. A powerful tool that helps personalities communicate. After the discovery, she wrote she first booklet, The Nee...2022-02-0444 minAuthor Nation InterviewsRevise your outline while staying on track | Author InterviewRevise your outline while staying on track |The living spiral of transformation for authors📚 The process of writing a book is a journey of transformation. Author Nation sits down with W Anaiis Salles to talk about these ideas:· Revise your outline while staying on track· Test whether your book sells in a variety of markets · Tap into your unique DNA to write your book💎Resources 💎 Connecting with Anaiis: https://thelivingspiral.com/tls/book-svrUS Amazon link: https://amzn.to/30QY8TOCanada Amazon link: https://amzn.to/32pCeaqBook a Sessi...2022-01-2840 minConfessions of a Book CoachShouldn't i win the Nobel prize for literature? One writer's fear of failureShouldn't i win the Nobel prize for literature | One writer's fear of failure📚 The first episode of Confessions of a Book Coach where I document my struggles with publishing and perfection. Join me on my journey as I talk about writing, publishing, and promoting my book. The Devil's Daughter is slated to come out by the end of July 2022. 👆 Support my work by becoming an Author Nation Member 👆 https://authornationtube.com/join🤸♀️Let's Connect 🤸♀️ Website https://authornationtube.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation T...2022-01-2709 minAuthor Nation InterviewsFrom court reporter to novelist | Expert InterviewFrom court reporter to novelist | Using real life to write novels 📚 Andrea Johnson started her career as a court reporter. But she's always wanted to be a writer. So she started writing cozy mysteries based on real life. Find out how she used real life to write novels and get your creative writing inspiration. Andrea J. Johnson holds an M.F.A. in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and a copyediting certification from UC San Diego. Her craft and lifestyle essays have appeared on several websites such as CrimeReads, Litreactor, DIY MFA, Submittable, Funds for...2022-01-2040 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWriting successful sexy memoirs | Author InterviewWriting successful sexy memoirs | Publishing your secrets📚 Everyone has secrets. But what do you do when your secrets are dark and maybe even dangerous. What if you are addicted to sex and love? How do you recover when no one is talking about it? In this video Author Nation sits down with Brianne Davis to talk about writing about tough topics. Successful recovery memoirs can help others recover too. 💎Resources 💎 Brianne's website: https://secretlifenovel.comGet Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict***Amazon US https://amzn.to/3IZ3aPr***A...2022-01-1443 minAuthor Nation InterviewsTips for successful video marketing for authors who hate videos | Expert InterviewsTips for successful video marketing for authors who hate videos |Should nonfiction authors be on YouTube 📚 Have you considered using video marketing to promote your book? In this video, I’ll ask Essetino Media for tips on video marketing for authors who hate videos. Using YouTube as part of your author platform can help you reach a wider audience. So, let’s answer the question, show authors start YouTube channels, and if they should, how to get started.Auret Esselen and Jewel Tolentino are full time Creatives, YouTubers and Founders of Essetino Media. Their passion is helping...2022-01-0754 minAuthor Nation InterviewsTips for writing at home when you are busy | Author InterviewTips for writing at home when you are busy | How to be productive with kids📚 Do you have big plans for 2022 that include writing a book? Writers often try to find time to write while working, parenting, maybe looking after your parents, finding romance, fitting in a social life, and forget getting any exercise. How do busy people get a whole book completed. In this interview, Author Nation speaks with Rachel Van't Land who wrote a book during the pandemic while juggling a busy life.Rachel Van’t Land is a writer in Seattle, Washington, and the a...2021-12-1040 minAuthor Nation InterviewsDealing with overwhelm as an author | Author InterviewDealing with overwhelm as an author | How pausing can help your writing📚 In today's busy world, the very idea of taking a pause feels impossible. We chat with Rachael O'Meara about her book, Pause. Pausing can change your writing and your life. It will help you deal with overwhelm as a writer and help you get more writing done. Rachael O’Meara, MBA, MA, ACC is a transformation leadership coach who helps corporate high achieving leaders stay out of overwhelm so they can focus on their next level of leadership feeling resourced, empowered and resilient. Rachael's 13 years...2021-12-0239 minAuthor Nation InterviewsChoosing your path as a writer | Author InterviewChoosing your path as a writer | learning the cycle of transformationBeing a resourceful writer is imperative if you are looking for success in your work. Along with that, you need to be fueled by creativity, passion, and curiosity to expand your writing style. By using the cycle of transformation, writers can develop critical skills that will benefit them in the long run. Dig deep on what influences you the most!💎Resources 💎 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PKRebelleSoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkrebellesoulWebsite: www.paulakent.com Sample chapter: https://paulak...2021-11-1843 minAuthor Nation InterviewsSpread your message by sending the right signals | Author InterviewSpread your message by sending the right signals | Develop big idea books📚 How do you get noticed in this noisy world? And capture and keep your reader's attention? The answer is in Sending Signals. Anaik Alcasas brings together the fields of behavioural and social psychology, improv and intercultural communication, semiotics and systems thinking, and synthesizes some of the best communication research into a simple visual framework. Anaik Alcasas is a book editor by day and an illustrator by night. A lifelong traveller based in Sydney, Australia, over the past decade she's edited more than 25 nonfiction books as...2021-11-121h 00Author Nation InterviewsHow to write with clarity confidence and connection | Expert InterviewHow to write with clarity confidence and connection |Your Fabulous First Book📚 What every author needs: clarity, confidence and a connection with self and reader. In this interview, Author Nation sits down with Andrea Susan Glass is an award-winning ghostwriter and book coach for first-time nonfiction authors. We talk about her new book Your Fabulous First Book: How to Write with Clarity, Confidence & Connection and My Fabulous First Book: A Workbook Companion to Your Fabulous First Book.Andrea is also a long-time instructor for the University of California, teaching classes in the creative writing and copyediting cer...2021-11-0450 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow to shape your story as an author | Expert InterviewHow to shape your story as an author| Why writers should think about impactAre you curious on how you could use your story to move others? Words are extremely powerful and effective if used in a correct manner. Join Mattias Martens and I today for an exciting interview highlighting aspects of ambiguity and ways to impact readers from shaping your writing! 💎Resources 💎 How to Do Things with Stories: https://leanpub.com/dothingswithstoriesThe Goer: https://leanpub.com/thegoerMore of Mattias's writing: https://mattiasinspace.substack.com/Mattias recommends...The Sense...2021-10-2944 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow writing a book changes your life | Author InterviewHow writing a book changes your life | The ups and downs of becoming an author📚 Writing a book can change your life. The transition to becoming an author can be full of highs and lows. You might be asking yourself if writing a book is a good idea. We will talk about life's transformations and transitions and how you can create a life you love, including becoming an author. Chantal Cox is a special educator, author, speaker and Transformation NeuroCoach™ who helps women experiencing life transitions create a new vision for themselves, reconnect with their passion and p...2021-10-1545 minAuthor Nation InterviewsTop tips for Book Award Pro | Expert InterviewTop tips for Book Award Pro | Book awards for nonfiction authors📚 Author Nation sits down for an interview with Book Award Pro. When nonfiction authors win awards, they garner attention from media and readers alike. Sell books with Book Award Pro!Hannah Jacobson started Book Award Pro wielding her laptop, a nerdy obsession with book awards, and the sheer desire to do great things for authors. Book Award Pro is the technology company that automates the entire award process, launching hundreds of authors into award-winning success.💎Resources 💎Website: https://bookawardpro.comTwitter: https://t...2021-10-0741 minAuthor Nation InterviewsMindfulness advice for stressed authors | Author InterviewMindfulness advice for stressed authors | The mindful author finishes!📚 Every author hits the wall and thinks they will *never* finish their book. Learn to be a mindful author with advice from Diana Ng, author of Walking the Labyrinth: Your Path to Peace and Possibilities. She will talk about using mindful to ease stress and find peace. A mindful author finishes the book, after all. You might even find the joy of mindful writing. Diana Ng aka The LabyrinthLady is the builder of the first public park labyrinth in Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada. She offers workshops in cal...2021-09-3038 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWrite your book for a niche | Expert InterviewWrite your book for a niche | How to make it big in a small market📚 Susan Friedmann, CSP (certified speaking professional) international bestselling author of 17 books, is on a mission to wipe out sameness and add vitality and differentiation to your author marketing. In this interview will talk about riches in niches for authors. Walk away knowing how to create a unique niche for your topic.Through her company, Aviva Publishing, she’s guided hundreds of non-fiction authors to use their book to become a recognized expert authority in their field. She also hosts the award-winning podcast, Book...2021-09-2444 minAuthor Nation InterviewsPoint the way for others through your writing | Author InterviewPoint the way for others through your writing |Writing a book about FASD📚 We discuss Natalie’s new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” and give honest writing advice about how to write your first book. Natalie Vecchione is a FASD parent advocate, podcaster, author…..and most importantly a wife and homeschool mom of two. Natalie and her husband, John, built their family through domestic adoption. Their son, who is 19, lives with a FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). He has graduated from homeschool and an aspiring, carpentry a...2021-09-1650 minAuthor Nation InterviewsEmerging thought leaders in community | Expert InterviewEmerging thought leaders in community | Publishing academic works📚 planksip® is a community for emerging thought leaders who want to build their personal brand, get found, and earn money surrounded by like-minded academics. Daniel is the Founder and CEO of planksip®, a Philosophy and Culture publisher and media outlet that has a registered Canadian trademark describing a methodology of promoting and propagating thought concepts and intellectual property for non-fiction authors and Academics. As a Science and Philosophy writer, Daniel is an active blogger, author and father of two living on Vancouver Island. As a self-described bibliophile, Daniel draws...2021-09-1047 minAuthor Nation InterviewsWrite a collection of personal stories with Frank Wilson | Author InterviewWrite a collection of personal stories with Frank Wilson📚 When you retire, is it time to sit back and play golf every afternoon, or will you start a second career? For Frank Wilson, it was time to put his academic writing aside and write short stories and poetry. He has so far donated over $17,000 dollars from book sales to charity. Frank Wilson is a retired university professor from the UK who moved to Victoria in 2008. He has published two books of short stories in the UK and three books of poetry; Chasing Crows, Apple Man and Cro...2021-09-0941 minAuthor Nation InterviewsPublishing a Professional Book with KS Brooks - Expert InterviewPublishing a Professional Book with KS Brooks📚 K. S. Brooks is an award-winning and best-selling author of over 30 titles, a professional photographer, and photojournalist. She is the executive director of IndiesUnlimited.com – named in Publishers Weekly as one of the top six sites for authors. Ms. Brooks teaches self-publishing to help prevent authors from being scammed by predatory publishers.We are going to talk about • Indies Unlimited, • the top 5 considerations for publishing a professional book, • how to use flash fiction to become a better writer, • and so much more. 💎Resources 💎 Indies Unlimit...2021-08-2743 minAuthor Nation InterviewsSelf-publishing gone wrong and how to make it right with Dale L. Roberts - Expert InterviewSelf-publishing gone wrong and how to make it right with Dale L. Roberts📚 Join Melody Ann and Dale L. Roberts to learn about self-publishing and all those little things a self-published author wish he knew before he published his first book. Dale L. Roberts has published over 20 books and uses the hard lessons learned from his experience and all the publishing experts he interviewed for his YouTube channel to support other authors in their writing and publishing journey. He is an award-winning author and his website was selected by Feedspot as among the top 100 Self Publishing Blo...2021-08-1950 minAuthor Nation InterviewsHow authors use blogs to succeed - Expert InterviewHow authors use blogs to succeed |Building your author platform📚 Tap into your writing skills and start an author blog. Bennett R. Coles writes two blogs, one as an author and the other as the founder of Cascadia Author Services. We are going to discuss the benefits of blogging for authors and answer your questions on writing and blogging to promote your books. 💎Resources 💎 Author website: https://bennettrcoles.com/Company website: https://cascadiaauthorservices.com/Get started on brainstorming blog ideas with https://answerthepublic.com/Find royalty free images to use on your blog...2021-08-1353 minAuthor Nation InterviewsShould I keep writing or give up - Author InterviewShould I keep writing or give up | Interview with Colleen M. Story📚 In her new release, Your Writing Matters, Colleen M. Story helps writers determine whether writing is part of their life’s purpose. I sit down with Colleen to discuss• Why writers feel pressured to make money• What is success for a writer• Why writers need to make a decision• Why so many authors find building an audience discouraging• Why she doesn't think talent is the most important factor in a writer's success• And so much more!💎Resources 💎 Colleen's website...2021-08-1355 minAuthor Nation InterviewsCreate an awesome client workbook - Author InterviewCreate an awesome client workbook |Interview with Sandra Nomoto📚 Sandra Nomoto is an expert in public relations. She created the workbook The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need for businesses that want a clear plan and directions to launch their own PR campaigns. In this interview, we discuss how to create a client workbook to boost your business.💎Resources 💎 Website: sandranomoto.comFind her on social media: @sandranomoto Buy Sandra's workbook: The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need*** Amazon US: https://amzn.to/2Sj1BGp *** Amazon Canada: https://a...2021-08-1325 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthors and ghostwriters working together- Expert InterviewAuthors and ghostwriters working together | How to find a good ghostwriter 📚 Joel Mark Harris is an award-winning author and screenwriter. When not writing for himself, he writes for authors who don't have the time or inclination to take on a book project. He answers your ghostwriting questions from how to find a good ghostwriter to how does working with a ghostwriter work. 💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEOSocial Media https://www.facebook.com/ghostwritersandcohttps://twitter.com/JoelMarkHarrishttps://www.instagram.com/ghostwritersandco/ Website: http://www.ghostwritersandco.com/info@ghostw...2021-08-1327 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - Change another family's life with your memoir with Janet Rollins WalmsleyChange another family's life with your memoir by writing a memoir about your child📚 Janet Rollins Walmsley was told her daughter would never amount to anything since she had autism. Janet wouldn't accept the fate ascribed to her daughter. There began a family journey that lead to an inspiring family memoir that details a life of joy and success. The Autistic Author and Animator follows the story of Jenny through the eyes of her mother. 💎Resources 💎Connect with JanetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/writersinthefamilyTwitter: https://twitter.com/janetwalmsley2Linkedin: https://www.linke...2021-06-1736 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - How to write a killer book that connects you to your ideal readers with Susan CrossmanHow to write a killer book that connects you to your ideal readers and to yourself📚 It takes a certain set of skills to write a book. Many first time authors feel unconnected to the process which can affect the quality of the book they write. Susan Crossman and Melody Ann discuss how to use your book as a bridge to yourself, your ideal readers, and to your future author self. 💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEOSusan's course, Write Like a Pro helps yo structure of a piece of writing so you can write better for your audien...2021-06-0329 min
Author Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - Travel memoir advice from journalism | Interview with Pattie Shales LefkosTravel memoir advice from journalism| Interview with Pattie Shales Lefkos📚 We delve into travel memoirs with Canadian writer Patti Shales Lefkos, with her book Nepal One Day at a Time. She brings her experience in education and journalism to her travel writing and gives us some sage advice if we want to travel and write. 💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEOBook Recommendation: Writing Away by Lavinia SpaldingUSA: https://amzn.to/3aqVaXvCanada: https://amzn.to/3ar9X4EConferencesBook Passage Travel Writer's and Photographer's Conference https://www.bookpassage.com/confer...2021-05-2025 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - Research helps you write the right book: The first time📚 In this sit down interview with Cheri Merz, Cheri explains the value of research before you start writing your book. It helps you write the right book the first time so you- Don't need to write another book (but you can if you want to)- Use the right language in your book and marketing materials- Gain the confidence that you are the right person to write this book💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO12-page Workbook: Six Steps to a High-Quality Client-Attracting Book https://www.metaprosperity.org/gga-optin/Find Cheri at Email...2021-05-0629 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - How to know what writing advice to ignore and what to keepHow to know what writing advice to ignore and what to keep 📚 Michael Tramner, author of Satori Ananda talks about his journey publishing his first book. He received a great deal of amazing advice and lots of advice he didn't follow. How did he decide what advice to take? Listen in.💎RESOURCES FROM VIDEO Top Advice from Michael 1. The editor doesn't do the writing! The author does the work. 2. You have no idea how long writing a book takes. Be patient. 3. Know why you want to write the book and know your intent...2021-04-1520 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - Tell your story to advocate for others and other ways authors change livesTell your story to advocate for others… and other ways authors change lives 📚 Becky Norwood of Spotlight Publishing talks about the impact writing a book can have on the author and the readers. She dives into the four pillars: advocate, unifier, truth-teller and way show-er.💎Resources 💎 The Four Pillars of a Well-Told Story eBook: https://www.spotlightpublishing.pro/4... Website: https://www.spotlightpublishing.pro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckybnor... Twitter: https://twitter.com/urbizspotlight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpotlightBoo... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckynorwoo...🎁Downl...2021-04-0839 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - Lessons learned from an author: An interview with Evelyn McKelvieLessons learned from an author: An interview with Evelyn McKelvie 📚 An interview with Evelyn McKelvie, author of The Executive Horse. Evelyn talks about horses and how to avoid some newbie mistakes as a first-time author. Here are the lessons learned from Evelyn ✅Evelyn's Tips 1. Give yourself enough time to write the book. And hire a content editor to help you along the way. 2. Create an outline, do your research so you have a plan so you write the right book 3. Build a support team. 4. Get beta readers, get feedback and improve your...2021-04-0828 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - How to write a book and become a speaker in your industryHow to write a book and become a speaker in your industry: Advice from a Speaking Coach 📚 If you have written a book - or are thinking about it - and want to launch a speaker career, Danielle Benzon has advice to get you started. A speaking and performance coach she has lead professionals from the page to the stage, coaching them to be their authentic selves and succeed. 💎Resources 💎 Free eBook: Find Your Natural Charisma and Make Authentic Connections https://inspiredspeaker.systeme.io/Ch... Join Danielle's Facebook group and become an Inspired...2021-04-0829 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - Writing about a loved one: Telling someone else's story in your memoirWriting about a loved one: Telling someone else's story in your memoir📚 An interview with Colin MacArthur author of French Toast. Colin talks about writing his memoir as a vessel to tell his partner's story. 😸Colin's Tips1. Until you write it down, no one can edit it or give you any feedback. If English or writing is a struggle, write it down like you talk. Then get it to a superb editor. 2. Look into the history of your editor to see what else they have edited. Also ask other authors for their suggestions. 3. Look f...2021-04-0635 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - Promote your book with a blog tour... and get reviewsPromote your book with a blog tour (And get reviews!)📚 Have you hummed and hawed over doing a book blog tour? Marilyn Wilson, author and book reviewer, gives us her inside view of how to run a successful book blog tour. 💎ResourcesFind Marilyn Wilson athttps://www.marilynrwilson.com/.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/marilynrwil...Her books:The Wisdom of ListeningUS: https://amzn.to/2Z6lxw3Canada: https://amzn.to/3dzHQ41Life Outside the BoxUS: https://amzn.to/2Z6lxw3Canada: https...2021-04-0632 minAuthor Nation InterviewsAuthor Interview - Write your story change a life Interview with Essi Bagheri author of Shattered SoulWrite your story change a life: Interview with Essi Bagheri author of Shattered Soul📚 An interview with Essi Bagheri author of Shattered Soul. Essi talks about how writing his memoir helped not only him heal, but how it has helped countless other people with their trauma. ✅Essi's Tips1. Writing and rewriting your book can act as therapy2. Have a vision and a goal and write a little bit each day. If you write a few paragraphs a day, you will write a book.3. You don't have to write your book in chronological order. Write...2021-04-0635 minAuthor Nation InterviewsExpert Interview - Successfully using book promo sites with Martin Crosbie Insider secrets from BookdoggySuccessfully using book promo sites with Martin Crosbie: Insider secrets from BookDoggy📚 Every wondered if book promotion sites are worth the money? In this video, I speak with Martin Crosbie, founder of Book Doggy. He gives us the ins and outs of book promotion sites so you can get the most of out your promotion strategies.📹Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjCUHUYxjl4&list=PL94CBdr10rXCZF6jKq9pG6xiYZpr1gHoS&index=4&t=119s💎Resources 💎Martin Crosbie's Book Doggy is an excellent and inexpensive way to promote your books. https://book...2021-04-0636 min