The Author Revolution® Podcast
Carissa Andrews
We've reached the indie author revolution, my friend, and it's time to talk honestly about how you can manifest your millionaire author destiny. I believe all creatives are called here for a purpose bigger than they realize and making money is an extension of that. You are worthy of making the money you've always dreamed of. I'm going to show you the way. The Author Revolution Podcast is here to help guide you. I'll give you actionable advice, tips, and tricks to make stepping into your millionaire author career feel easy. I can't wait for you to reach your full author potential. You are inevitable. Go forth and start your author revolution!SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I'd love for you to do so today because I'd hate for you to miss a single episode. I have big plans coming up and I know you'll want to listen to learn all you can from the experiences and author advice we're about to share.If you're feeling extra awesome today, I would be so thrilled if you'd share a review of the episode or show in general. Reviews help other listeners decide whether or not to have a listen, too. Plus, I totally enjoy reading them. Thank you so much for being an awesome listener!
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Nov 10, 2021 • 22min
Are You an Energetic Match for Your Author Career?
Send us a textWhenever we desire something, there's a certain point in time when that desire "clicks" into place and we become an energetic match for it. Whether it's a new story idea, a new way to pull in readers, or how to make more money as an author.In today's episode, I'm talking about how we authors can manifest the career of our dreams by becoming an energetic match for it. It's not always easy to be a co-creator with the universe, but hopefully, this episode will help. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/106.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Nov 3, 2021 • 16min
7 Author Self Care Tips During NaNoWriMo
Send us a textNaNoWriMo is an exciting time! Words are flying off the page and your story is taking shape at lightning speed. However, it's all fun and games until someone gets a head cold right in the middle of NaNo (kid you not, that's me right now). In today's episode, I'm digging into 7 tips to take care of yourself during NaNoWriMo! It's not always easy to write 50K in November, so you gotta protect your health and that creative machine (aka your brain!). Find out how in today's show. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/105.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Oct 27, 2021 • 39min
Industry Expert Interview: Tara Cremin
Send us a textFor those of you who are wide (or thinking about going wide), this week's podcast interview is for you. Kobo Writing Life is one of the platforms I recommend indie authors publish direct to and after listening to this week's podcast episode, I think you'll see why. In today's episode, I'm talking with Tara Cremin from Kobo Writing Life! She's giving us the insider's scoop on new devices Kobo has recently launched, how they're working to make indie authorship easier, and so much more. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/104.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Oct 20, 2021 • 14min
Unlock Your Author Potential
Send us a textIt really doesn't get much better than the next couple of weeks. At least, not for indie authors! We're coming up on THREE massive events - from the Alliance of Independent Author's 2021 Self Publishing Advice Conference to our 3-Day Plan Your Series Challenge, and then of course NaNoWriMo - this is the PERFECT time to commit to your writing. In today's episode, we're talking about making the most of your author career by attending ALLi's #SelfPubCon21 October 23-24 and then Author Revolution's Live 3-Day Plan Your Series Challenge on October 25th!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/103.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Oct 13, 2021 • 17min
How “far” should you plan your series?
Send us a textI get asked all the time about how far an indie author should plan out their series. The truth is, it's a little more complicated than that. There are actually THREE different types of series and knowing which one you have is going to help dictate your plan. In today's episode, we're talking about just how many books you should be planning out in your series--and more specifically, why the TYPE of series matters most. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/102.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Oct 6, 2021 • 21min
Preptober is Here! Get ready for NaNoWriMo 2021!
Send us a textNaNoWriMo is right around the corner and October is the time to start getting our plans in gear. That's why it's affectionately dubbed, "Preptober." So if you're planning on taking on the NaNoWriMo challenge this year, you definitely need to listen to this episode!In today's episode, we're gearing up for Preptober and talking about the ways you can get yourself ready to take on the challenge of NaNoWriMo. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/101.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Sep 29, 2021 • 20min
Episode 100! It's Time for a Little Author Alchemy!
Send us a textDo you ever wish you could bring just a little more magic into your author life? I do! I've been toying with the idea of bringing more fun, magic, mystery, and even meditation around having the author career I want. Well, it's time to have a revolution, folks! (heehee)In today's episode, not only are we celebrating 100 episodes of the Author Revolution Podcast, but we're also celebrating the birth of something new - Author Alchemy! Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/100.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Sep 22, 2021 • 48min
Industry Expert Interview: Orna Ross
Send us a textHave you heard of the Alliance of Independent Authors? Well, I have a treat for you. Not only am I speaking with a bestselling and award-winning indie author, but she's also the co-founder of Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). Yes, that's right. In today's episode, I'm speaking with Orna Ross! Learn more about Orna's author journey, about the conception of ALLi, and even how we indie authors are truly needed to help steer the world toward more joy and love. It's a great episode. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/99.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Sep 15, 2021 • 19min
Hot Mess Coming Through! Creating Your Dream Author Career By Staying True to You
Send us a textBeing an indie author has evolved tremendously over the past few years. I can honestly say, the biggest game-changer I had was when I chose to alter my mindset. I chose to see success in a new light and it brought more joy and creativity flooding back. All because I chose to be more... me!In today's episode, I'm riffing off on what it means to be an indie author right now--including how it's changed over the past decade. I'm seeing a change in the wind and I'm calling out my fellow hot messes to stand up and take pride. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/98.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Sep 8, 2021 • 57min
Industry Expert Interview: Mark Leslie Lefebvre
Send us a textWhen it comes to publishing wide, very few people are as knowledgeable as today's podcast guest. Not only was he the Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations at Kobo, but he now works as the Director of Business Development at Draft-2-Digital. Yes, that's right... Mark Leslie Lefebvre is on the show! In today's episode, I'm talking with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about what it means to be a wide author. We talk about mindset, setting yourself up for success, and the main differences between Amazon and its competitors. Have a listen:Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/97.Support the showThank you for tuning into the Author Revolution Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. For more insights and inspiration, visit Author Revolution. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
