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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Dec 1, 2021 • 39min
Author Interview: Horror / Scifi / Psycho Fiction Author Joe Prosit
Send us a textI've only had the opportunity to bring on guests I know in person a couple of times. Today's podcast guest one of the few. He's the new board president of the Lakes Area Writers Alliance and a guy I definitely admire! In today's episode, I had the privilege of interviewing horror / scifi / psycho fiction author, Joe Prosit. Not only does he write some mind-bending stuff, but he's a fantastic resource for all things short story! Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/109.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: YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Nov 24, 2021 • 22min
A Grateful Look Back at Author Revolution's Guests
Send us a textI find that Thanksgiving week is always a great week for contemplating all the things I'm grateful for. I've had a really great year as an indie author coach, author, and entrepreneur in general. But there's one thing that tops the list... In today's episode, I want to express my appreciation for all of the amazing people I've interviewed and had on the Author Revolution Podcast over the past two years. I'm going to give you a rundown of each person, so in case you missed their chat, you can go back and have a listen. Here we go... Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/108.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: YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 10min
Interview with Bestselling Author EE Holmes
Send us a textHave you ever read a series that really captured your imagination and held you in its grasp? That's what the Gateway Trilogy was like for me. I read the series as I was preparing to get into the paranormal vibe for writing the Windhaven Witches series and I am SO glad I did. In today's episode, I had the great privilege of speaking with Bestselling Indie Author, EE Holmes - author of The Gateway Trilogy, The Gateway Trackers, and the brand new Riftmagic Saga. She tells us all about her indie author journey - what it was like to publish in 2013 and the struggles of writing as a mom during the pandemic. Plus, she even dives into some tips for her fellow indies. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/107.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: YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
