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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Jun 23, 2021 • 19min
Does Your Writing Space Scream Prolific Author?
Send us a textWhen I first started writing I pretty much wrote from anywhere. My bed, the counter, a coffee shop. But as I grew as an author, I learned the power of a designated writing space. In today's episode, we're talking all about writing spaces. In specific, why we authors need a designated space and how it can drastically improve our writing and creative life. Ready? Have a listen now: Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/86.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!
Jun 16, 2021 • 24min
The Prolific Author – Does Mindset Really Matter?
Send us a textBeing a prolific writer means writing and publishing our works consistently. But sometimes, we get hung up on negative self-talk, limiting beliefs, and even self-sabotage when we don't mean to. In today's episode, I'm taking a deep dive into author mindset and why it matters. It's time we get past all of the stuff that holds us back from greatness. Are you ready to be prolific? Listen now! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/85.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!
Jun 9, 2021 • 27min
Industry Expert Interview: Cary Richards at Infostack
Send us a textHave you been stalling out on your author progress or feeling like you need some new tools to make your author life easier? If so, you're going to want to perk your ears and listen to today's episode! There's a special deal inside that only lasts until June 15th, so don't miss it!In today's episode, I'm chatting with Infostack Founder, Cary Richards. Write Publish Profit 4.0 launched yesterday (June 8th) and it's an author bundle chock full of online courses, books, and software every indie needs in their arsenal. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/84.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!
Jun 2, 2021 • 20min
The Truth About Self-Editing
Send us a textAuthors are often told that they really need to invest in good editing. While that can certainly be true, does the rule apply to everyone? What happens is you're the type of author who already writes clean? Can you self-edit your books rather than hire it out?In today's episode, I'm discussing the truth behind self-editing and why some authors need to embrace the idea of self-editing (and how I go about doing it). Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/83.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!
May 26, 2021 • 18min
Stress & Trauma: Creativity’s Nemesis
Send us a textThe past year has amped up stress levels, big time. Pretty much everyone, everywhere is stressed out. But what happens when you're a creative - like an author? It can mean writer's block and your creativity going out the window. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about what stress and trauma do to the brain, how it affects our creativity, and what we can do to negate it ... Or get back on track. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/82.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!
May 19, 2021 • 38min
Industry Expert Interview: Dave Chesson Talks Atticus
Send us a textIn today's episode, I talked with Dave Chesson, founder of Kindlepreneur, Publisher Rocket, and now Atticus - a software app designed to help writers keep everything in one place. If you're an author looking for a smarter tool to write, edit, and even design your layouts in, you won't want to miss this episode. Have a listen!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!
May 12, 2021 • 17min
Carissa’s Recommended Rapid Release Launch Strategies
Send us a textDeciding on a launch strategy for your books can be difficult. When you first start looking into rapid releasing, it seems like everyone is dropping books left, right, and center. But should you really be launching books a month apart?In today's episode, we're talking all about the two rapid release launch strategies I recommend. We're talking about the pros and cons of both and how to best leverage them. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/80.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!
May 5, 2021 • 52min
Industry Expert Interview: Joanna Penn
Send us a textIn today's episode, I had the privilege of talking with Joanna Penn - host of The Creative Penn Podcast, fiction and nonfiction author, and futurist. We talked about her journey and where she envisions the indie author space heading as artificial intelligence starts to play more of a role in our author lives. Have a listen!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!
Apr 28, 2021 • 17min
What is Amazon’s New Kindle Vella and Should Authors Join?
Send us a textIn today's episode, we're talking about Amazon's new Kindle Vella serialized fiction platform: what it is and who should use it. I'll also be talking about the royalty rates authors can expect and the hidden fees Amazon is glossing over. Have a listen!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!
Apr 21, 2021 • 48min
USAT Bestselling Author Interview: Kel Carpenter
Send us a textIn my opinion, indie authors are never truly in competition with one another. In fact, we can learn so much about our own writing and journey by listening to the journey of other indie authors. Particularly, those indies in the same genre. In today's episode, I'm talking with USAT Bestselling indie author, Kel Carpenter! We talk about her journey to indie publishing and how her first book convinced her to keep going. Plus, she gives some advice to new indies wanting to make waves. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/77.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!
