3 Ways to Market Your Book Before You Publish
Chris and Gena tackle one of the top questions they receive: How do I get people to buy my book? Chris and Gena discuss the importance of doing this early, even before you publish it.
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Becoming a Prolific Writer with Kevin Tumlinson
Kevin Tumlinson is a prolific author who has self-published over 70 books. He developed a 30-day author formula to write a book a month and has written most of his books between 2014-2020. Tumlinson writes in various genres and experiments with different writing speeds, with his fastest record being a 60,000-word book in a day. He emphasizes discipline, daily word count goals, and recommends breaks between books to avoid burnout. Tumlinson incorporates marketing through social media, email newsletters, and personal interactions, and believes the book itself is the best marketing tool. He follows a daily routine, starting with journaling before writing, and uses a looping method to edit and write simultaneously.
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Unlocking Author Power: Embracing the Freedom of Choosing How to Publish
In this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena are joined by bestselling author William Bernhardt to discuss the pros and cons of traditional versus independent publishing, also known as self-publishing. They explore the evolution of the publishing industry and how the internet has created more opportunities for authors to reach their audience. Bernhardt shares his insights on the stigma that once surrounded self-publishing and how it has changed over time. He also discusses the importance of book quality and promotion, regardless of the publishing path you choose.
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When Should You Sign with an Agent? w/Marisa Corvisiero
In this episode, Chris and Gena interview Marisa Corvisiero, founder and CEO of the Corvisiero Literary Agency. Marisa shares her journey from being a writer to becoming an agent and talks about the changing landscape of publishing. She emphasizes the importance of authors embracing the role of an entrepreneur and the need to understand the business side of publishing. Marisa also discusses the annual Authorpreneur Workshop, an intensive event that helps authors navigate their publishing options and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. She is offering a special discount for Writing Momentum listeners that can be used on Early Bird Pricing.
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How to Make the Most of a Writer’s Conference
In this dynamic episode, hosts Chris and Gena dive into the world of writer’s conferences, sharing invaluable insights on how to make the most of these transformative events. Drawing from their own experiences and expertise, they discuss how to harness the power of writer’s conferences and take your craft to the next level. Tune in to this episode and unlock the secrets to making your writer’s conference experience truly impactful and rewarding.
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How to Get the Most Out of Interviews with Melanie Hemry
In this episode, we’re talking with Melanie Hemry, an award-winning nonfiction writer who specializes in telling real stories of real people in a captivating way. Today, she’ll teach us the techniques she uses in her interviews, how she coaxes her subjects to speak about often personal, and often difficult journeys, and how she identifies the heart of each person’s story.
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WriterCon 2023 Preview … with William Bernhardt!
In this episode, we’re talking with William Bernhardt, a novelist with more than 60 books and co-host of WriterCon writers’ conference in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1-4, 2023). We’ll hear what’s planned for this year’s conference and why you want to be there!
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This May Be the BEST Picture Book Illustration Service – Ever!
Writing a picture book can be hard enough…but now you have to get it illustrated! Thankfully, our friend Karen Ferreria has created what may be the BEST children’s picture book illustration service on the planet: GetYourBookIllustrations.com. On this episode of the Writing Momentum podcast, Chris and Gena talk with Karen about why she created this service, how it works, how affordable it is, and why you want your picture book PROFESSIONALLY illustrated. If you’re a picture book writer, you don’t want to miss this!
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Q&A: Agent Rejection, Author Websites, And Starting with “And.”
Today on the podcast, Chris and Gena answer questions from listeners and writers on Twitter including:
What should a self-published author include on their website?
Is it OK to begin sentences with “And” or “Because”?
Will agents reject a submission based on word count?…and more!
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What You Need to Self-publish on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
Are you ready to self-publish your book on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform? It’s easier than you think. In this episode, Chris and Gena talk about everything you need for your book…so you can get published today.
