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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Feb 24, 2021 • 51min
Industry Expert Interview: David Gaughran
Send us a textHave you been thinking about your 2021 marketing strategies yet? There are a number of levers an indie author can use from free books to promo sites and, of course, paid advertising. In today's podcast episode, I'm interviewing indie author and marketing guru, David Gaughran. We'll be diving into indie author marketing topics like promo stacking, free books versus 99 cent deals, and much more. You definitely won't want to miss it!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/69.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!
Feb 17, 2021 • 22min
Joss Whedon: Separating Creator From Creation
Send us a textOne of my writerly idols, Joss Whedon, has undergone a scandal this past week that I don't think he's ever going to rebound from. At least, not in the eyes of those - like me - who admired his work. In today's podcast episode, I'm talking about how we, as authors, can take a good hard look at the scandal that's broken with Joss Whedon and ask ourselves some hard questions. For example, can (or should) we separate creator from creation? And if so what impact does that have for us?Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/68.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!
Feb 10, 2021 • 18min
What Does it Take to Make Consistent Author Income?
Send us a textHave you ever looked at other indies and wondered how they seem to make so much money? Or maybe you've even thought to yourself that you must be missing something because you're still not earning what you think you should be...In today's podcast episode, we're talking about the three pillars you need to have in place to make consistent author royalties month after month. If you're an author who's been wondering why your royalties are so low, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/67.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!
Feb 3, 2021 • 21min
How to Leverage a 6-Week Writing Sprint
Send us a textAlmost everyone knows what a writing sprint is. Generally, it's where you set a timer and write for an allotted time. Most often 15 or 20 minutes. However, at Author Revolution, we like to leverage a 6-week writing sprint to hammer out a clean, but completed, first draft. Think of it like NaNoWriMo - but implemented whenever and way more sustainable. In today's podcast episode, we're going to talk about why a 6-week writing sprint is super effective, plus how to implement it into your 2021 writing process. If you're looking for how to make the magic of rapid releasing work for you... you won't want to miss this episode! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/66.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!
Jan 27, 2021 • 19min
Using Plottr to Plan Your 2021 Rapid Release Series
Send us a textIndie authors are notorious for flying by the seat of our pants. However, if there's one thing I know to be true, it's that you're far more successful when you plan your successes. That's why today I want to talk about editorial calendars and how to use a slightly different tool for mastering your year's releases. In today's podcast episode, we're going over how to use the tool Plottr as a Gantt Chart to help plan out your year's worth of book releases. It can help you easily see at a glance how your year will work in terms of writing and publishing your books. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/65.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!
Jan 20, 2021 • 16min
The #1 Mindset Shift Indie Authors Need to Make
Send us a textFor years, indie authors have touted that earning a fantastic income from our writing is just a stone's throw away. You can be making great money right away. But over the years, that's really become the stuff of legends. It's time to bust the myth and take on a different mindset. In today's podcast episode, we're going to be talking about the mindset shift indie authors really need to start taking on. Not only will it normalize a long-game approach to our careers, but it'll also help alleviate any fears of failure, thanks to comparisonitis. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/64.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!
Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 3min
Interview with Scifi Author Paul Heingarten
Send us a textNothing motivates us more than hearing about the stories of authors who are in our indie author space. It can encourage us, inspire us, and even humble us in knowing we're not alone - and exactly where we need to be.In today's podcast episode, my good friend Paul Heingarten joins me for an interview. In it, we talk about his journey as an indie author, what inspires and motivates him--as well as the challenges he's working at overcoming for 2021. Have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/63.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!
Jan 6, 2021 • 16min
How to Make Your 2021 Better Than Your 2020
Send us a textThere are a ton of things indie authors could be focusing their time on. It seems like the list is never-ending. However, if there's one thing that 2020 taught us, it's that we have the power to craft our reality if we so choose. In today's podcast episode, I'm laying out 5 tips to start your 2021 off on the right foot. These are things you can start right now today, too. So, enjoy!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/62.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!
Dec 30, 2020 • 12min
Why You Should Do a 2020 Year in Review
Send us a textI don't typically take a whole lot of time to sit and review all the things I've done. But I have learned over the years that taking a beat to remind myself how far I've come can motivate me and keep me moving forward. (Especially when it feels like I'm not making enough progress.)In today's podcast episode, we're going to talk about doing a "year in review" and why it's important to take a beat to celebrate your successes. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/61.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!
Dec 23, 2020 • 14min
Carissa’s End of 2020 Pendomus BookBub Check-in
Send us a textIn January, I had my first ever BookBub Featured Deal. In episode 14, I went into the details of the results from that deal and promised to come back at the end of the year with an update. So guess what... here we are!In today's podcast episode, we're going to take a look at Pendomus' sales over the course of the year and compare it to its last year in KU (2018). The results overall were kind of surprising. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/60.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!
