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Get My Book Out There PodcastThe Magic of Connection: How to Tap Into the Marketing Wizardry of Your Reader AvatarAs children, we're taught to believe in the magic of connection. Whether it's the Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus, or the Easter Bunny, we're taught that when we believe in something strongly enough, it feels real. The same is true when it comes to marketing. If you can tap into the magic of connection with your reader avatar, you can create a powerful marketing force that will work wonders for your book sales.2022-08-2508 minGet My Book Out There PodcastUsing Sales Activators to Boost Your Sales and Rewire Your Marketing BrainCome behind the scenes of Narelle's Mastermind and her August sales activator challenge. Coming into the biggest book buying months of the year (September - December), Narelle challenged her Mastermind to start flexing their marketing and sales muscles so they have their marketing groove on when the last quarter of the year arrives. In this podcast, Narelle shares the exact process for Authors and their marketing that she is taking her Mastermind authors through - with amazing results! You can do this too in your marketing so you are ready not just for increased sales now, but for a bumper l...2022-08-1710 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow Being Uncomfortable Will Lead to More Book SalesWhen it comes to increasing book sales, you will need to step outside your comfort zone and try new marketing activities, ones that potentially scare you or you don't want to do but you know you need to. While this can be uncomfortable, it's important to remember that these new habits will help you reach new readers and increase sales. In this podcast, Narelle shares an exercise she does with her Mastermind group to help them expand their belief in themselves and compound their business growth in 30 days. By challenging yourself and expanding your comfort zone, you'll be able to a...2022-08-1108 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhere Can I Read Your Books for Free?We have had some interesting and even curly questions asked over the years. As S.E. Smith is a wide author and not in Kindle Unlimited (KU), by far the most popular curly question from readers is, "How do I read your books for free?". In this podcast, Narelle discusses the approach her and Susan use to respond to readers seeking free books. Rather than ignore, send to spam, or shame, Narelle and Susan's approach is to entice the reader to read the free books S.E. Smith makes available on her website with a view to converting the reader i...2022-08-0208 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhat is your particular coaching method and why does it work?Selecting a coach to work with is a personal choice because there are obviously many different coaches and many different coaching styles. How do you know who to go with as what is right for one person may not be right for you? In this podcast, Narelle Todd shares her approach to coaching that helps authors achieve (and exceed) their goals. An experienced coach, Narelle tailors her approach to each person, by adapting her approach for the stage of writing and business the author is at. Oh, and she reads her authors's books because she believes they are a window t...2022-07-2813 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhat’s the #1 thing stopping authors from getting what they desire?If you're an author, it's time to face the truth: the reason you might not be getting what you desire in your business is you. In this podcast, I talk about the number one thing stopping authors from reaching their goals and sabotaging their business - their mindset. Authors often are not aware of their own self-sabotage or what to do next to correct the situation they have created. But with some simple steps and a guiding hand, they can start to make changes that stop the limiting beliefs and will help them achieve their goals. First, they need to l...2022-07-1912 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow to Create Snippets from Your StoryShort, punchy, and attention getting – these are the three things readers want when they’re scrolling through their social media feeds. And if you can give them a piece of your story that achieves all of those goals in just a few sentences, you’ve done your job. Bring on Snippets! Snippets are 1-2 powerful sentences from your story that not only give your readers a taste of your story but also elicits an emotion, whether it be anticipation from a cliff hanger, tears from an emotional moment, or a feel good fist pump. In this podcast, Narelle share four simple w...2022-07-1207 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow To Ask for Help Even When You're Afraid ToHave you ever wanted to reach out to someone who is further along in their author journey and ask for their help or advice? Chances are fear has held you back from reaching out or thinking that you are the only one who has a question or doesn't know what to do next. This podcast is all about how to empower yourself and ask for help so you can grow your author business quicker and, in turn, help others coming behind you.2022-07-0515 minGet My Book Out There PodcastOur Ultimate, Must-Have Tools and Apps for AuthorsIn this podcast, you'll learn our 3 best productivity apps for Mac and Windows systems so you can write anywhere, be more productive, streamline your workflow, and edit and format faster. We can’t imagine not using these now after discovering them! These apps for productivity range from writing your book, editing your book to working anywhere. These productivity tools are paid but are OTPs (one time payments) and will help you self-publish and respond to your readers in real time quicker and efficiently!2022-06-2816 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhat Motivates Us To Keep Going On Bad DaysYou know bad days are going to arrive, probably when you least want them or expect them. You have a choice as to how you will deal with those bad days and in today's podcast, we look at what motivates us to push through on the bad days and do what we have committed to or need to achieve. It's time to flex your resilience muscle with us so grab a coffee, let's go!!2022-06-2112 minGet My Book Out There PodcastStephanie Harrell: Perfectionism - Friend or Foe to A Creative?What is the impact of perfectionism on writing? Stephanie Harrell talks about how perfectionism can hinder your writing career because you procrastinate for fear of not doing something new well or perfectly or you overthink and you don't allow yourself to see how good your writing and marketing is. If you struggle with perfectionism, procrastination or imposter syndrome, this podcast is a must listen as the tips and insights will help you embrace perfectionism and use it for the forces of good aka self-publishing.2022-06-1425 minGet My Book Out There PodcastStephanie Harrell: Knowing What You Don't Know As A New AuthorGrowing as a writer and a business owner requires you to always be learning all the time - learning the craft of writing, running the mechanics of a business, and working out the marketing tactics for your particular genre. "It's like starting a new job every week!" Stephanie Harrell opens the doors on her business growth as a new author and what she has discovered about her writing business and her love for writing. These are tips that every new and nearly new author needs to be reminded of.2022-06-0726 minGet My Book Out There PodcastNatalie Palma on Self-Publishing Her First Cozy MysteryWhat an amazing chat we had with Natalie Palma! This episode is perfect for newly published writers and writers wanting to publish. Prior to releasing her first book, Natalie Palma called herself a dabbler in writing, being in writers groups for ten years, and having written but never completed many books. Natalie steps us through the release of her first book and what she learnt about writing, marketing, and herself.2022-05-3121 minGet My Book Out There PodcastFinding Your Voice As An Author with Winnie WinkleWinnie started her author business in 2018 and shares her lessons learnt from starting her business and writing in multi-genres. If you write in different genres (or want to), this episode is a must listen. Winnie gives her tips for successfully integrating multiple genres under one pen name.2022-05-2430 minGet My Book Out There PodcastIf We Were to Reinvent OurselvesWhat if you were to reinvent yourself? What would you be doing? It's a fun way to check in on your happiness radar! If you are feeling stuck or just want to play with possibilities, have some fun and ask yourself the question. Susan and Narelle talk about what they would be doing if they were to reinvent themselves... any ideas on what their dream jobs are?2022-05-1711 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhy Join An Author GroupWriting is a solitary business and often one with non-standard hours! 7pm to midnight (or longer), anyone?! Author groups are a great way to meet other authors, socialise and discuss things only a fellow author would want to know about - plot holes, hashtags, and self-publishing. But there can also be some downsides to joining an author group, from group think to comparisonitis and even bullying. In our podcast, we share what we have learnt from being in a variety of groups and whether the blessings outweigh the negatives.2022-05-1012 minGet My Book Out There PodcastCassandra Chandler: Growing As An AuthorCassandra Chandler is a USA TODAY Bestselling author who well knows that the road to success as an author is not linear. In this episode, Narelle and Susan chat with Cassandra about her personal development and growth as a writer and a business owner. With innate honesty and a healthy dose of self-reflection, Cassandra shares her author journey with its inherent struggles and win. And we ask the question, would you do this again?2022-05-0337 minGet My Book Out There PodcastCandace Colt: Making Dreams Come True with Self-Publishing Writing small town romance with a twist of magic is author, Candace Colt's happy place. Candace was previously published with a small press publisher and we talk with Candace about making the transition to self-published. What she wishes she knew then and what she's grateful to know now. This podcast will uplift anyone wondering if self-publishing is possible. 2022-04-2631 minGet My Book Out There PodcastPlan Your Book MarketingAuthors need a marketing plan! Releasing a book into the wild and hoping someone buys it is not a plan and yet many authors come to us doing exactly this. In this podcast, we share our three must do activities with your marketing plan... because sort of having one and implementing it, are two very different things.2022-04-1923 minGet My Book Out There PodcastJill Wallace on Dealing with Disappointment and Getting Back UpFeelings of disappointment and sadness can be difficult to bounce back from when opportunities fall through in our business. So what can writers do to keep their faith in their work and their goals when challenging moments happen in their business? Jill Wallace is on our podcast today and we discuss two major disappointments she has lived through in her writing career and how she has tapped into the feelings associated with those disappointments and used them to create new opportunities in her writing business. Be sure to stay to the end when we each share a tip to keeping a...2022-04-1223 minGet My Book Out There PodcastJill Wallace on Writing History and CultureWriting about recent history and culture changes can be a balancing act but throw in the dynamics of apartheid and war torn South Africa and you know a gifted writer will need to balance many perspectives in the telling of their story. In this week's podcast, we chat with Jill Wallace, a South African born writer, who has written two stories inspired by real events in South Africa. We discuss how she approached her stories to ensure respect for the various perspectives.2022-04-0527 minGet My Book Out There PodcastTriggers and WarningsTrigger warnings in story blurbs are becoming increasingly common, especially in romance. In this podcast, we have a look at what constitutes a trigger and how do you know if you should add a trigger warning in your blurb. And to round the session up, we talk about respecting the dignity of your readers and why a trigger warning should not be used as a salacious way to make sales.2022-03-2917 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHaving Your Own Author Store - The Ugly, The Bad, And The GoodCreating different income streams is important to your author business to ensure you have diversity of income. Then if there is a downturn in one part of your business, you have other income coming in as you work to reverse the loss of income. An author store is one way to diversify your income streams and in this podcast we discuss the ugly, the bad, and the good in operating your own store. You will need to take notes in this session so you don't get caught out with your own store! Yes there is profit to be made, but t...2022-03-2219 minGet My Book Out There PodcastBusiness Models for AuthorsDid you know that you have a choice of business models as an author? While writers start from the same business foundation, your choice of business model then provides you with different marketing tactics tailored to your specific needs. Too many writers are using tactics that do not match their business model through no fault of their own. Usually they are not even aware that marketing tactics are not a one size fits all and that they need to use the right tactics for their business. We discuss the five most common business models and what makes each one unique. Ar...2022-03-1525 minGet My Book Out There PodcastAnthology Highs and Lows - Is It Worth It?For many authors, being a part of an anthology is one way to share your story with the readers of other authors. While it looks good on paper - a group of authors joining forces to release an anthology with a collection of stories - it can also be akin to opening a can of worms. S.E. Smith has been in many anthologies, in particular, the annual Pets in Space anthology of original, never before published stories. Narelle has been the marketing strategiest for the Pets in Space anthology. In this episode, they talk about the positives and challenges o...2022-03-0816 minGet My Book Out There PodcastTake Control of Your BusinessFor so many authors, all you wanted to do was write books and chances are, that you didn't realize that once you hit the publish button that you just became the CEO of your own business. As boss, you are responsible for not only creating the product (books) but creating and implementing your marketing, balancing your accounts, and so much more. In this podcast, we look at how to take control of your business so you can do all the things expected of you as a business owner, but most importantly, you have more time to write. Listen in!2022-03-0127 minGet My Book Out There PodcastRelease Your Book Marketing Limiting BeliefsIf you have ever found yourself pulling back on marketing or not doing the marketing you know you should be, then you have a limiting belief that needs to be released. How do you release a limiting belief so you can get back on track with your book sales? We discuss this in this week's podcast.2022-02-2214 minGet My Book Out There PodcastMoney Empowerment BootcampAs a business coach for authors, I see all too often how money mindset has a big impact on the continued success of an author. Once authors were able to kick the money shame in their brain to the curb and get rid of negative financial habits holding them back, they were finally able to make mental, emotional, and physical space for money to find its way into their wallet (where it should be) and operate their author business and life with cash-confidence. In this podcast, we talk about how to make small changes to your mindset that will have a...2022-02-1517 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow to Tell If It’s A Shiny Object or A Valid Marketing TacticIt's so easy to fall into the trap of chasing the next big thing. Some call it 'Shiny Object Syndrome' when you hear of a marketing tactic that has gained success for an author and you decide to jump in to for fear of missing out. But are all new marketing tactics shiny objects or are some valid ways to reach new readers thereby a tactic you want to add to your arsenal. In this podcast, we discuss how to tell the difference between a valid marketing tactic and a shiny object.2022-02-0817 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhen You Find Another Author Has Used the Same Book Title As YouWhat do you do as an author when you discover your book title is the same. How about as a reader? In this podcast, we discuss what to do when you discover another author has used the same title as your book AND you are in the same genre. Sneak peak! No pitchforks or tar are involved lol.2022-02-0111 minGet My Book Out There PodcastReflections On A Decade As An AuthorS.E. Smith (Susan) is celebrating her 10th year as a self-published author, selling over 3 million books in a small genre and making the New York Times and USAToday Bestselling list multiple times. In this podcast, Susan and Narelle chat about Susan's author journey, what she would do differently if starting out now, and her big aha moment.2022-01-2521 minGet My Book Out There PodcastDonna McDonaldVeteran author of multiple genres, Donna MacDonald, is our guest on the podcast today and she shares lessons learnt in crafting an extraordinary writing career. Listen in here...2022-01-1840 minGet My Book Out There PodcastExpanding Beyond Your Books with GamesWhat if you could deepen the connection between your world and your readers? You have made your world come alive through words. Now it is time to deepen the connection between your world and your readers through games. In this week's podcast, we discuss how to use games to increase book sales, reader engagement, and marketing.2022-01-1212 minGet My Book Out There PodcastExpanding Beyond Your Books with ArtworkYou have made your world come alive through words. Now it is time to deepen the connection between your world and your readers through artwork. In this week's podcast, we discuss how to use artwork to increase book sales, reader engagement, and marketing.2022-01-1218 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhat Makes A Great Book Cover?One of the three fundamentals of book sales is the book cover. It can make or break a book because a key reader decision to buy is the visual appeal of your book cover. So, what things make a good book cover? How do you know what the right cover is to use? Can you create your own or leave it to the professionals? We answer these and other book cover questions in our podcast today.2022-01-1218 minGet My Book Out There PodcastTaking On The PiratesBook piracy is huge with the capability to reproduce like rabbits. Trying to prevent your work being stolen is like playing a game of whack-a-mole, as soon as you find one site and fill in a take down notice, another two book piracy sites pop up. Domestic laws are helpful within your own country but selling books is an international business and there is no consistent world-wide approach to piracy which enables pirate websites around the world to flourish. Is there a solution? Do authors accept piracy as part of the business or is there a way to fight back? W...2022-01-1219 minGet My Book Out There PodcastChristmas Special 2021 - Blush Free BooksIn this special edition for Christmas 2021, Susan and Narelle chat with Pauline Baird Jones from BlushFreeBooks.com about Pauline's quest to provide a safe place for readers who love action and adventure, suspense and mystery, without sex on the page. Think of BlushFreeBooks.com as stories somewhere between the Sweet and Spicy genres. If you love stories with grit and heart but prefer the steamy stuff behind closed doors, then BlushFreeBooks is where you need to head.2021-12-1513 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow To Be Organized When You Like Everything In Sight (listener request)Somewhere in time we started believing that to be organized we needed to have everything off our desk because a clear desk (or space) meant we were efficient, organized and in control. In reality, all it meant was that we had a clear desk lol. We each have our own way of being organized and for many that means piles of paper spread all over our desks or in see through containers. If your Organizing Style is to have everything in sight then this session is for you. In this podcast we discuss what it means to use an Insight...2021-12-1414 minGet My Book Out There PodcastMarketing for WorldsWriting in another author's world is a great way to gain experience, discover new readers, and collaborate with other authors. In this podcast, we give you the inside information on what you need to consider when writing in an author created world, how to create your own author world, and what to do if you want to write in a fan fiction world2021-12-0713 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWriting in WorldsThis podcast is all about author created worlds, creating your own author world, and writing in a fan fiction world. Writing in an existing world is a great way to gain experience, discover new readers, collaborate with other authors, or try your hand at writing. In this podcast, we give you the inside information on what you need to consider when writing in an author created world, how to create your own author world, and what to do if you want to write in a fan fiction world.2021-11-3020 minGet My Book Out There PodcastAttending Conventions: Join in the FunIn this podcast, we take a deep dive into conventions as both a reader and an author and how to make the most of your time at a Con. What are the most important things for an author to do at a Con? Hint: it is not to thrust your book at every passerby!2021-11-2522 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow To Increase Your Reach Using GoodreadsGoodreads is an incredibly powerful tool for an author and yet misconceptions abound which prevent authors from tapping into the goldmine that is Goodreads. In this episode, we have a look at how you can use the strengths of Goodreads to connect with readers and promote your books to a new audience.2021-11-1811 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow to Improve Your Editing on a BudgetIn this podcast, we look at how to edit your story on a budget. Editing can be a stressful part of the finishing of your book but with the right tools and people helping you, you can release a highly polished edited story on a tight budget. 2021-11-0917 minGet My Book Out There PodcastOur Favorite Apps To Help You Write AnywhereIn this podcast, we share our three top apps that help us write faster, easier, and better. What are the best tools to use when you are writing your story? Listen in.2021-10-2720 minGet My Book Out There PodcastOur Favorite Apps To Keep Us OrganizedIn this podcast, we're talking about apps that keep us organized. I don't know if anyone has ever had a month like me when you just go, "Oh my gosh, there's too much work and not enough hours in the day". These are the apps that keeps us sane and productive!!2021-09-2120 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhat To Do With A Surprise Plot TwistSo what happens when a plot or a character surprises you? How do you embrace them and tap into the excitement that you're feeling about the stories and about the characters and about the plot twists that come into it? In this podcast, we give you tips for what to do when a plot or character surprises you with a twist. And not one of those tips involves throwing the twist out!2021-09-1413 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow to Write Newsletters That Get OpenedA lot is written about writing author newsletters and tricks to getting your subscribers to open them. We have found a simple 3-step process works best and we share our process with you in this podcast. Don't knock it because it's simple. Simple works!2021-09-0715 minGet My Book Out There PodcastGetting Clear on FinancesFinances can be a dirty word when you're starting out with your author business. You so badly want to get your books out there, that you forget to balance the books as you chase your dream and start spending tomorrow's money, today. In this podcast, we look at how to get clear on your finances and put in place systems that will help you manage this important aspect of your business.2021-08-3122 min
The Writing WallBells for Eli by IPPY Winner Susan Beckham ZurendaWelcome to this full-length episode of The Writing Wall Podcast this Saturday. Join our host as she speaks with author and IPPY award winner Susan Beckham Zurenda of South Carolina. Susan has recently published her book titled Bells for Eli, a touching coming of age story that has one reviewer saying it's, "A stunning debut, Bells for Eli establishes Susan Beckham Zurenda as one of the most exciting new voices in Southern fiction." Follow our Writer of the Week on social media, stop by the blog to grab all her links, details, and to learn more about this story...2021-08-2934 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow To Reconnect With An Email List You’ve Been Silent WithThere will be times when you have been silent with your list for an extended period. Often the fear in reconnecting with your untended list is that people will unsubscribe or not remember who you are! 😱 and so you do not take any action. In this podcast, we share our five step framework to reconnect with a list you have neglected in a way that is genuine and designed to get your subscribers engaged with you. 2021-08-2415 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWorking on the RoadFor many authors, working on the road is a choice as writing can be a mobile business. From working on the road full time or part time or just when on vacation, we share three tips for success to staying productive and efficient while traveling including how to embrace the many visual distractions rather than seeing them as a negative.2021-08-1720 minGet My Book Out There PodcastDealing with DeadlinesEver been challenged in meeting deadlines? Yes, it's a rhetorical question really because we all have times when we feel overwhelmed by multiple deadlines. In our podcast today, we are talking about three tips on how to meet deadlines or how to deal with deadlines.2021-08-1016 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow NOT To Take Things PersonallyReleasing your book involves opening yourself up to receiving feedback, some of which is constructive and some which can be personal, hurtful, harsh, and negative. How do you not take other people's negative comments personally when they've just called your 'baby' ugly? In this podcast, we tease out ideas for how to not take things personally and stay balanced and keep writing.2021-08-0316 minGet My Book Out There PodcastHow to Hook Readers Into Your SeriesAll too often we focus on selling an individual book, forgetting the marketing power a series can offer you to sell more books in the entire series. Having books in a series adds to your marketing power and in this podcast we look at four ways you can tap into the power of marketing your book AND marketing your series as a whole. Let's get selling!!2021-07-2809 minGet My Book Out There PodcastGet Your Books Into LibrariesLibraries offer authors an opportunity to get their books in front of new readers. In this podcast, we share how to get your books into the library system and to make the most out of this opportunity.2021-07-2009 minGet My Book Out There PodcastMindset is the Secret SauceOne thing we are most often asked is “What is your secret to success?” The answer is unexpected because it has nothing to do with the latest course or tactic and everything to do with your mindset. Without the right mindset, you will find yourself chasing the bright shiny objects thinking they will give you the answers you’re looking for. It’s time to pause and take a good long hard look at your mindset. Are you getting in the way of your own success?2021-07-1312 minGet My Book Out There Podcast26 Audiobook Narration with Paul HeitschAudiobooks are selling like hotcakes but what does it actually take to produce a quality audiobook? We talk with Paul Heitsch narrating as David Brenin who began narrating audiobooks in 2013, after a long career on the other side of the glass as an engineer, producer, and director of spoken word recordings. He has recorded a number of New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, including the Dragon Lords of Valdier series and The Alliance series by S.E. Smith.2021-07-0633 minGet My Book Out There Podcast25 Is Writing to Market A Bad Idea? Trigger warning! This podcast on Writing to Market could trigger severe reactions. Writing to Market is the process of writing stories in genres that are very popular at a particular time, using a popular writing style, and following a set pattern of storytelling. Is it right for you? This podcast looks at the pros and cons of writing to market and it all starts with the question, what it is you want from your writing? 2021-06-2914 minGet My Book Out There Podcast24 A Writer's Guide to Mayhem with Pauline Baird JonesWriters of mystery and suspense know you have four main points to keep together - plotting, character, theme, and setting the scene. So how do you not only keep the threads from untangling but build the suspense to fever pitch AND bring your characters safely home? This week, we talk to USA Today Bestselling Author, Pauline Baird Jones, who has mastered the art of mystery and mayhem, in diverse genres such as science fiction, romantic suspense, and thrillers. Pauline Baird Jones is the author of Perilous Pauline's QuickStart Guide to Writing Made-up Mayhem, a guide for writers of suspense, thrillers, an...2021-06-2214 minGet My Book Out There Podcast23 How To Sell Full Priced BooksSelling your books at full price is the holy grail for most writers. In today's podcast, we show the three step process we use to sell Susan's book catalogue at full price. Keep in mind that we have sold over 2 million books at full price so we know a thing or two about how to do it. There are no magic pills. No silver bullets. No secret bright shiny objects. Just tried and true rinse and repeat tactics that have served us well.2021-06-1419 minGet My Book Out There Podcast22 Robyn Peterman Exposed Contemporary and comedic paranormal romance author, Robyn Peterman, is our guest author today for and boy, oh, boy, did Robyn bring out some gems!! Including two things she would do if she was starting over, whether to man boob or not, and how she handles distractions. You can find Robyn's books at Amazon https://amzn.to/33uYb5d 2021-06-0832 minGet My Book Out There Podcast21 How to Write Stories That Go Beyond BooksWhen you're thinking about your books, think outside of just publishing them. How can you make your books work for you? How can your books become part of wider universe? In this podcast, we look at what is possible when we step outside of the 'rules' of publishing - like who made those rules to start with? - and ways you can expand your stories beyond just books so you can expand and grow your author business without having to solely rely on releasing books.2021-05-1917 minGet My Book Out There Podcast20 Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Novel Thesaurus with Cara BristolAre your romance scenes feeling a bit deflated? Are your sexy scenes more rote than a project of passion? USA Today Bestselling Author, Cara Bristol, has the answers to give your romantic activities and love scenes the pep they need. Cara has written a thesaurus and sex scene writing guide for romance authors to help make your sexy scenes sizzle and snap. You will never be stuck for clean or saucy words or phrases again to describe our bits and pieces, our different senses, nice and naughty sexy acts, and so much more. Naughty Words for Nice Writers: A Romance Nov...2021-05-1323 minGet My Book Out There Podcast19 Embracing Your Emotions As A WriterIn today's podcast, we show how authors can lose their fear to tap into their wealth of first-person experience. When authors embrace their emotions instead of seeing them as a negative, better world happens and book sales increase.2021-04-2714 minGet My Book Out There Podcast18 How To Get & Stay OrganizedIn our podcast, Narelle and Susan reveal all on how to get and stay organized. This is a much watch episode because we tell the truth about being organized. Screw the clear desk policy and being "tidy"! None of things ever help you be organized so you can get on with writing your book... unless of course that is your Organizing style. But what are the other organizing styles that we rarely hear about but are equally valid? Yes, piles of paper and everything in sight is a valid way to be organized!! This episode will help you discover that...2021-04-2024 minGet My Book Out There Podcast17 Coping with LifeDealing with life's unexpected requests for attention is hard enough. Dealing with it while being an author can be overwhelming. Today, we are going to share three tips on Coping with Life that can help you.2021-04-1312 minGet My Book Out There Podcast16 Coping With Running a BusinessThis week we're talking about how to cope with the business, running a business and being a business owner so that you can free yourself to be able to write more and actually grow that business. We have three useful tips for you. 2021-04-0616 minGet My Book Out There Podcast15 Content For Your NewsletterThis week we're talking about the importance of newsletters and what content to use in them. We have three great tips for you.2021-03-3113 minGet My Book Out There Podcast14 Mental Mindset ArmourThis week we provide you with 3 fantastic tips to help you keep going and not give up: Have a negative partner Step away from the keyboard Keep going 2021-03-2414 minGet My Book Out There Podcast13 Team Creation and BuildingThis week we are discussing Team Creation and Building, and have 3 helpful tips for you to build your support team: when you should start building the team who you need where to find the members of the team 2021-03-1712 minGet My Book Out There Podcast12 Book Marketing for the HolidaysThis week we're talking about the value of holiday marketing and promotions, and we have 3 tips to help you in the creation of your own promotions, using Halloween, Black Friday, and Thanksgiving/Christmas as examples: Definitely do some marketing around these holidays Let your readers know how grateful and thankful you are for them supporting you, by way of a special gift Offer discounts to your followers, especially during one of the special sales (eg Black Friday) 2021-03-1007 minGet My Book Out There Podcast11 3 Ways to Get Reviews When You're An Unknown AuthorGetting reviews for your book is tough enough when you're an established author. What about if you are relatively new author without a huge following, or no following at all? How do you get the 10-20 reviews needed to run promotional campaigns, not to mention just simply getting reviews? With readers' attention span stretched, this podcast looks at ways you can help readers leave you reviews as well as where to find reviewers.2021-03-0412 minGet My Book Out There Podcast10 Audiobook Marketing 2This week we discuss places for people to find, discuss and listen to your audiobooks. We have 3 great tips to help you get your audiobooks noticed: libraries Facebook groups promotional places 2021-03-0408 minGet My Book Out There Podcast9 Audiobook Marketing 1 This week we're talking about audiobooks and how to market them. We have 3 easy steps about how you can get word out about your audiobooks: your webpage social media and newsletters giveaways 2021-03-0409 minGet My Book Out There Podcast8 Knowing When to Move to AudiobooksThis week we are talking about audiobooks, and sharing 3 things that you need to keep in mind in relation to them. Given their popularity, you should be going to them NOW, and our tips will help in that regard. when to go to them what type of audiobooks there are where to distribute them once you have decided to do them 2021-02-2411 minGet My Book Out There Podcast7 3 Marketing Must Haves for AuthorsThis week we are looking at 3 marketing must haves when you are doing a new release, sending a book out, or republishing: building your email list working/collaborating with other authors, such as doing a newsletter swap where you promote them and they you. Connecting with people, finding out who is in your niche connecting with reviewers in your niche. 2021-02-1709 minGet My Book Out There Podcast6 3 Ways to Successfully Collaborate With Other AuthorsSomething that you should always be aiming for, as an author, is to grow your business. One of the best ways is to collaborate with others, and this week we are giving you three great tips on how to achieve that.2021-02-1113 minGet My Book Out There Podcast5 3 Ways to Avoid Marketing OverwhelmDoes marketing overwhelm you? This week we talk about 3 things to remember when it comes to mastering marketing: knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are master in one tactic first - do what you are good at, and then add another learning different tactics, so you are across multiple platforms. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Build in time in your schedule to learn new techniques, new platforms etc.2021-02-0310 minGet My Book Out There Podcast4 Relationship Building with ReadersThis week we're talking about the value of relationships with your readers. By engaging in fundamental things every day you're able to establish and retain your reader relationships. Three useful methods are: Responding to website comments Facebook Live, and Facebook Messenger and email 2021-01-2611 minGet My Book Out There PodcastWhy Author Branding Is So ImportantDescription: Think branding is only for big companies? Think again! This week, we talk about why your brand matters to readers and opens marketing doors and how you can create an authentic author brand that helps you sell more books.2021-01-2015 minGet My Book Out There PodcastDealing with Negative Feedback and ReviewsNegative reviews are a rite of passage for writers and we discuss five strategies we use to maintain our perspective when the dreaded 1* arrives. .2021-01-2010 minGet My Book Out There PodcastStress Management for Authors & CreativesStaying creative when life and the world appear to be changing rapidly can be challenging. We talk about strategies that have helped us to remain creative when in turbulent times.2021-01-0712 min
Strong Songs"Wedding Song" from HadestownWho's gonna lay the wedding table? Who's gonna make the wedding bed? And what about the rings? Funny you should ask.On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "Wedding Song," one of the signature numbers from Anaïs Mitchell's 2019 musical Hadestown. It's time for some conversational song form, a bunch of key changes, a touch of Jeff Buckley falsetto, and just a biiiiiit of trombone. Turn off your snares, and let's do this.Written by: Anaïs Mitchell, w/ arranging by Michael ChorneyDirected by: Rachel ChavkinPerformed by: Ev...2020-08-1958 min