Alchemy for Authors

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with best-selling author, business coach, and Mr Consistency himself, Michal Stawicki. Michal shares how daily habits and writing routines can supercharge your author career. He also shares tips on increasing your sales and success with Amazon Ads, and the number one mistake people make when using ads. This episode is full of tips, tricks, and suggested resources to amplify your mindset, get you writing, and leverage Amazon ads, to bring you closer to the author-life of your dreams. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, rate and review. By doing so, you help other authors and writers find this podcast. Connect with Michal: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stawicki-michal/ Twitter: @StawickiMichal https://twitter.com/StawickiMichal Email: michal@ExpandBeyondYourself.com Website: www.ExpandBeyondYourself.com Books Mentioned in this Episode: The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success – By Jeff Olson The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – By Stephen Covey The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born, It’s Grown – By Daniel Coyle Amazon Ads for Indie Authors: A How-To Guide From An Industry Expert – By Janet Margot More Resources on Amazon Ads: https://www.resurrectingbooks.com/ Kindlepreneur: Sell More Books With Amazon Ads (Free Course) https://courses.kindlepreneur.com/courses/AMS Bryan Cohen – Hosts regular free Amazon Ad Challenges. https://bryancohen.com/ Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome to the Halloween Special of Alchemy for Authors! As an author who writes Gothic Fiction and Supernatural Suspense, it won't be a surprise to you that I've had a fascination with ghosts and hauntings since childhood. In this episode, I get personal and share some of my thoughts about why I've always been drawn to write ghost stories and where I get my inspiration from. If you have a fascination with ghosts and hauntings or are interested in why people write what they write, then this is the episode for you. As a bonus, I share some of my personal experiences and interactions with those who have passed over. You can expect a few goosebumps from this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It helps my little podcast stand out amongst the masses. If you want to connect with me or share your own spooky story, you can find me here: Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Or check out my website at https://jobuer.com Find the full transcript of this episode here.  Resources mentioned in this episode: For more Ghost Stories check out: Episode 32: Writing, Vella, Query Letters & Ghosts with Brandon J. Greer Join the Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. Join my author newsletter and download a free copy of my short story collection Between the Shadows here. Purchase my other books: Voices: A Collection of Short Stories Rest Easy Resort Unspoken Truths

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I share my experience writing a book in a month during NaNoWriMo, why I think you should give it a go too, and how you can best prepare yourself for success. Whether a beginner or seasoned writer, NaNoWriMo can offer the kick in the pants you need to get your next book written, while helping to build the habits and mindset needed for a prolific author career. Are you ready to end this year on a high with another book under your belt? Then sit back and enjoy the show! Sign up for NaNoWriMo here: https://nanowrimo.org/ Find the book No Plot, No Problem By Chris Baty here.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It means the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ And if you like gothic suspense and ghost stories, make sure to visit https://payhip.com/JoBuer and use the coupon code ‘spooky’ to get 50% off any of my eBooks, for the month of October only.

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Nadia Krauss, Soul Health Mentor and author of The Magic of Transformation: Igniting and Manifesting Your Soul's Desires. Nadia shares her inspiring story of following her inner guidance and manifesting her soul's desire. For her, it was all about embracing the transformative power of writing a book, stepping out of the spiritual closet, and living in alignment with her purpose. If you've ever been curious about following your inner guidance, chasing your dreams, and transforming your life with writing at the centre, then this is the episode for you. Connect with Nadia on Facebook here.  Connect with Nadia on Instagram here.  Visit Nadia's website to learn more about her book and Soul Health Mentorship here: https://nadiakrauss.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It means the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. And if you like gothic suspense and ghost stories, make sure to visit https://payhip.com/JoBuer and use the coupon code ‘spooky’ to get 50% off any of my eBooks, for the month of October only. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ Join Author Revolution's Rapid Release Roadmap to up-level your author career here.

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Sara Garofalo, Ayurvedic Counselor and Co-author of the international bestselling book Prosperity Codes: How to Attune to and Attract Wealth, Joy, and Abundance. Sara shares how manifestation and mindset was able to turn her life around and propel her towards her goals, including becoming an author. She shares tips on how we can become the hero of our own life and move towards our goals by listening to and looking after our body, and how ignoring the needs of our body may be the very thing holding us back from living our dream life. This episode is a wonderful real-life exemplar of the power of manifestation and mindset, and the role our body plays in making our dreams come true. Make sure to follow Sara below to learn more. Connect with Sara on Facebook here.  Connect with Sara on Instagram here.  Visit Sara’s website and sign up to learn more about her Health Cook Book here: https://www.loveholisticliving.com/ Purchase Prosperity Codes: How to Attune to and Attract Wealth, Joy, and Abundance here. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. And if you like gothic suspense and ghost stories, make sure to visit https://payhip.com/JoBuer and use the coupon code 'spooky' to get 50% off any of my eBooks, for the month of October only. Join Author Revolution’s Rapid Release Roadmap to uplevel your author career here. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with Middle Grade and YA author, Brandon J. Greer. Brandon not only shares his journey from writing short stories to novels, but gives tips on writing a successful query letter, marketing YA and Middle Grade books, and gives insights around his experience with Kindle Vella. And for a bit of fun, and to celebrate the beginning of the spooky season, Brandon also shares some of his real-life experiences with things that go bump in the night! So, whether you’re here to up-level your author career, or in today’s case, here for the ghost stories, I know you’re going to love this show! Connect with Brandon on Facebook here.  Connect with Brandon on Instagram here.  Visit Brandon’s Website: https://authorbrandonjgreer.wixsite.com/books Purchase his books: The Clandestine Queen   Liam Lewis and the Summer Camp Curse  Query Letters Made Simple: Creating a Recipe for Success  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. For the month of October, visit https://payhip.com/JoBuer and use the coupon code spooky to get 50% off any of my eBooks. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I talk with author, and editor extraordinaire, Hannah Sullivan. Hannah shares her writing journey, and why she transitioned into editing. She shares tips for choosing an editor, editing your own work and getting it ready for an editor, common mistakes writers make, and key traits you’ll need if you want to be an editor too. If you’re ready to learn more about editing and making your book the best it can be, then this episode is for you! Connect with Hannah on Facebook: Hannah Sullivan, Author  Learn more about Hannah’s Editing Services here: https://www.hannahsullivanediting.com/ Find Hannah’s books here: https://www.thunderstories.com/ Other Resources: ProWritingAid  The Chicago Manual of Style  Join Carissa’s FREE 3-Day Plan Your Series Challenge here. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this solo episode, I’m celebrating reaching thirty episodes of Alchemy for Authors. Wahoo! I spend this episode reflecting on how Alchemy for Authors came about, and the eleven things I learned from writing a book that helped make this podcast a reality. Once you’ve written a book, you can do anything, including stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing through imposter syndrome. If you’re wanting a behind the scenes peek into how writing a book and becoming an author has changed my mindset and my life, then nestle in for this episode of what writing a book has taught me. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here.  Join my newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors at: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with best-selling book launch strategist, Emee Estacio. Emee’s expertise is in helping authors launch their book to number one bestseller status on Amazon. She shares her steps to having a successful launch, and how to leverage Amazon’s algorithms to increase your sales and bring you closer to getting that much coveted Amazon bestseller badge. Emee covers how to utilise keywords, categories, book promos and launch teams to set you up for success. If you’re ready to increase your sales and ranking on Amazon and supercharge your author career, then this episode is for you! Connect with Emee on Instagram: @emee_estacio Join Emee's Facebook Group here. Visit Emee's LinkedIn page here.  Join The Get It Done Hub here.  Learn more about her Best-Seller Launch Made Simple Mini Workshop here.  Other Resources: Publisher Rocket: https://publisherrocket.com/ Buck Books: https://buckbooks.net/ Bargain Booksy: https://www.bargainbooksy.com/for-authors/ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. It really does mean the world to me! Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Page here. Join my newsletter and get your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here.  Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this episode, I chat with Australian author Becky Caputo, and we discuss how our ego can help and hinder us on our author journey. Becky shares tips for avoiding the pitfalls of predatory publishers, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how managing our ego can help us reach our writing goals. If you're ready to get control of your ego and up-level your writing life, this episode is for you! You can learn more about Becky and find her books at: www.wordsofbek.com.au Connect with Becky on Facebook here. Connect with Becky on Instagram here. Check out Writer Beware here. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. Reviews are appreciated! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook: @jobuerauthor. Join my newsletter and get your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here: https://www.subscribepage.com/manifestationforauthors Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/