Aubre Andrus shares her journey blending 'work for hire', ghostwriting, and indie authorship. Topics include the American Girl brand, pros and cons of work for hire, AI-narrated audiobooks, empowering girls through STEAM books, navigating challenges in the writing industry, and transitioning to an indie author with inspiring STEM books.

Chelle Honiker shares tips on automating author business, finding community, choosing tools, adapting to technology changes, and using Zapier for efficiency. The podcast discusses AI tools, the Financial Times partnership with OpenAI, and the importance of balancing creativity and technology in authorship.

Dan Blank, expert in human-centered book marketing, discusses sustainable ways to connect with readers, platform selection, and the importance of human connection in marketing. Topics include feeling good about sharing, deciding the best platform, and balancing creativity with business tasks.

T. Thorn Coyle, an expert indie author, discusses building sustainable careers. Topics include embracing authenticity, finding your uniqueness, navigating Kickstarter success, and designing a long-term indie author lifestyle.

Tristra Newyear Yeager, AI expert, discusses generative AI impact on music industry, musician revenue sources, & AI role in music creation & business models. Insights on AI applications for mixing/mastering, content saturation, DIY approaches in the digital era, & direct sales strategies.

Rachael Herron shares insights on overcoming fears to pursue creative projects and making life changes. Topics include leaving secure jobs, launching Kickstarter campaigns, and embracing fear in writing. The discussion also touches on AI applications, pitching horror movies, and marketing strategies for authors.

Learn about different book marketing strategies with expert Joanna Penn, from traditional vs indie publishing to short term vs long term approaches. Dive into the importance of developing an author persona, using AI tools like Claude III, and crafting engaging writing. Discover the benefits of exclusive vs wide publishing, publishing fast vs slowly, and the balance between income and brand building in the writing journey.

What mindset shift do you need if you want to sell direct? How can you use Meta and AI tools to amplify your marketing? Matt Holmes gives his tips as well as insights from running my ads for my store, JFPennBooks.com. In the intro, how to sell more books at live events [BookBub]; Future of […] The post Tips For Selling And Marketing Direct Using Meta Ads With Matthew J Holmes first appeared on The Creative Penn.

How can you use insights from the Enneagram to help you with a sustainable author career? How can you get past your blocks and move towards success, whatever that means for you? Claire Taylor provides her insights. In the intro, will TikTok be banned in the USA, and how will this impact authors and publishing? […] The post Insights On The Enneagram And Sustain Your Author Career With Claire Taylor first appeared on The Creative Penn.

There are more options for publishing and reaching readers than ever before, and the indie author business models are splintering and diverging, so how do we know which path to follow? How do we deal with the changes due to generative AI, and how do we manage the grief and anxiety about these shifts? Becca […] The post Dealing With Change And How To Build Resilience As An Author With Becca Syme first appeared on The Creative Penn.