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 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!
Dec 16, 2020 • 20min
How Do We Craft a Lifelong Indie Author Career?
Send us a textBeing an indie author is hard enough without the stress and overwhelm of feeling like you have to constantly be writing and releasing your books. If you know me, you know I love a good rapid release strategy, but it's time for some tough love. In today's podcast episode, we're taking on the indie author myth that publishing a book a month is the way to go. Instead, we'll be talking about a different tactic and how to create a sustainable rapid release strategy that can set you up for a lifetime of writing. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/59.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 9, 2020 • 20min
Books Are Like Christmas Trees
Send us a textIt's almost Christmas and I can't stop thinking about how our books are a lot like Christmas trees... You know, they're evergreen. They have so much potential and just because a single launch didn't go as planned, it doesn't mean you've got a bad book on your hands. In today's podcast episode, we're talking about the evergreen capabilities a book has...and how to leverage them when they aren't doing as well as we'd like. Want to start earning from your backlist? Start listening now!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/58.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 2, 2020 • 15min
Is There Such a Thing as Sustainable Rapid Release?
Send us a textTo many authors, the idea of rapid releasing their novels is stress-inducing - and for good reason. There are a lot of moving parts. Some authors proclaim rapid releasing a book a month is the only way. But what if it isn't?In today's podcast episode, let's discuss the concept of sustainable rapid releasing. Is it possible? Or is it just a pipe dream? Let's find out!Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/57.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!
