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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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: 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: 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: YouTube Go forth and start your author revolution!
Sep 1, 2021 • 16min
The Audacity to Be Revolutionary
Send us a textIn the past decade, indie publishing revolutionized the way authors come at their careers. Gone are the gatekeepers, yes. But it doesn't mean we've done everything right. In fact, I'd say we have some work to do. In today's episode, I'm talking about what it means to be a badass, author revolutionary. In my opinion, we have an obligation to change the course of indie authorship toward one that involves more royalties, sure. But more balance and long-term sustainability, too. Click here to have a listen:Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/96.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!
Aug 25, 2021 • 17min
New Rapid Release Strategy for WIDE Authors
Send us a textFor most authors, learning to master Amazon as a publishing platform first before adding anything else into the mix makes the most sense. But what if you're not a fan of Amazon? Or if you want to be a wide author from the get-go? Well...In today's episode, I'm laying out a new strategy for utilizing rapid releasing for authors who want to be WIDE. It's one that I plan to use when I launch a new series in 2022, but it's one you might want to start implementing today. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/95.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!
Aug 18, 2021 • 17min
What is Amazon A+ Content?
Send us a textAmazon has recently given authors a new tool to format their book's sales page to make it more appealing to readers. If you've ever seen books with a "From the Publisher" section that has a ton more options for images and content, you know what I'm talking about. In today's episode, I'm discussing Amazon's A+ Content and what it means for indie authors. If you'd like to learn more about this new way to format your book's sales page on Amazon, have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/94.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!
Aug 11, 2021 • 17min
Is Perfectionism Keeping Your Author Career Stuck?
Send us a textI've seen it time and time again... Authors never getting past the planning phase because they don't feel ready. Their plan isn't perfect. There truly is no such thing as perfect, but all too often, we find ourselves locked in by our idea of perfection. This, in turn, keeps us striving, but never really arriving at our destination. It's time to break through all of that. In today's episode, I'm discussing perfectionism and how it actually keeps us STUCK rather than doing the thing we want to do most. Plus, get some tips on moving past it so you can become the author you were always meant to be. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/93.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!
Aug 4, 2021 • 18min
Decluttering Your Life to Make Room for BIG THINGS
Send us a textSometimes we keep people, groups, and things in our lives longer than we really should. In trying to declutter my own life so I can bring in more of the stuff that lights me up, I've had to make some tough decisions. Luckily, I really do believe that when one door closes, another door opens. Or in my case, opens wider... In today's episode, I'm talking about my own experience and recent personal breakthrough in decluttering. It wasn't an easy goodbye, but it's one that I have no doubt will increase my productivity and creativity. And I know you can learn from the lesson, too. Have a listen. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/92.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!
Jul 28, 2021 • 14min
The Grieving Author's Guide to Writing
Send us a textLife has a funny way of changing plans and making us rethink things. This past week, I lost a dear friend of mine to cancer and it's impacted me in more ways than I can count. As much as we'd like to believe we can carry on, sometimes we need to honor where we are.In today's episode, I'm going to be talking about grief and how to deal with it when it impacts your writing. It's not always easy, but we authors are pretty special. Our superpower is healing through the power of our words. Have a listen: Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/91.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!
Jul 21, 2021 • 22min
How to Write A Series Outline
Send us a textOne of the questions I get asked all the time is: How do you write a series outline? There's a lot of info out on the interwebs that can overcomplicate it. You shouldn't have to spend weeks or months planning it out or doing character development. There's an easier way.In today's episode, we're going through my process to getting a 4-book series mapped out in less time than you might think. If you've been wanting to start your prolific author career, this is a must-listen episode. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/90.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!
