Kathleen Sweeney's guest appearances

Kathleen Sweeney

Self-Publishing with Dale

WriterCon

Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

The Writing and Marketing Show

Patrick O'Donnell

Joanna Penn

Jim Kukral

Robert Dugoni

Shawn Coyne

Tess Gerritsen

Dean Koontz

Dave Chesson

Tim Ryan

Steven Pressfield

Susan Johnson

Chris Brogan

Jon Land

Stuart Bache

James Rollins

OwlTail

Today I'm chatting to Kathleen Sweeney Marketing Lead and Customer Service Advisor for Book Brush, a tool which allows authors to develop custom marketing and promotion images for their books. This is the only graphics and video tool which is specifically for authors. Join us to find out what it is, how you can use it, and how it can change your marketing endeavours. 

Today I'm chatting to Kathleen Sweeney Marketing Lead and Customer Service Advisor for Book Brush, a tool which allows authors to develop custom marketing and promotion images for their books. This is the only graphics and video tool which is specifically for authors. Join us to find out what it is, how you can use it, and how it can change your marketing endeavours.

Book Brush for Authors with Kathleen Sweeney

Kathleen Sweeney has helped authors create professional covers and ads on BookBrush for the past two years. One of the most innovative new author tools, BookBrush features easy-to-design standard covers, instant mockups, box set covers, 3D covers, and even animated covers. As the Customer Service Manager and Marketing Lead at BookBrush, Kathleen hosts frequent information sessions and works closely with authors to help them create the best cover or ad possible. To learn more about BookBrush or Kathleen, visit bookbrush.com. From BookBrush.com: Kathleen loves creating images. She brings over 17 years of client service experience, business assurance, strategy and problem solving to Book Brush. She is happy to help! Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. In this episode, you’ll discover:  How BookBrush was created Why Kathleen decided to join the team Why BookBrush is so effective and easy-to-use How to animate your cover design The importance of the “20%” advertisement rule Why your ad needs bold colors  Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Kathleen Sweeney - kathleensweeney@authorreachmedia.com BookBrush - https://bookbrush.com/ Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Kathleen Sweeney has helped authors create professional covers and ads on BookBrush for the past two years. One of the most innovative new author tools, BookBrush features easy-to-design standard covers, instant mockups, box set covers, 3D covers, and even animated covers. As the Customer Service Manager and Marketing Lead at BookBrush, Kathleen hosts frequent information sessions and works closely with authors to help them create the best cover or ad possible. To learn more about BookBrush or Kathleen, visit <a href="http://bookbrush.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bookbrush.com</a>. From <a href="http://BookBrush.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BookBrush.com</a>: Kathleen loves creating images. She brings over 17 years of client service experience, business assurance, strategy and problem solving to Book Brush. She is happy to help! Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. <h3>In this episode, you’ll discover:</h3> <ul> <li>How BookBrush was created</li> <li>Why Kathleen decided to join the team</li> <li>Why BookBrush is so effective and easy-to-use</li> <li>How to animate your cover design</li> <li>The importance of the “20%” advertisement rule</li> <li>Why your ad needs bold colors</li> </ul> <h3>Links:</h3> J. D. Barker - <a href="http://jdbarker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jdbarker.com/</a> J. Thorn - <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/</a> Kathleen Sweeney - <a href="mailto:kathleensweeney@authorreachmedia.com">kathleensweeney@authorreachmedia.com</a> BookBrush - <a href="https://bookbrush.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookbrush.com/</a> Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://kobowritinglife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kobowritinglife.com/</a> Music by Nicorus - <a href="https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep</a> Voice Over by Rick Ganley - <a href="http://www.nhpr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nhpr.com</a> and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - <a href="http://www.millpondstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.millpondstudio.com</a> Contact - <a href="https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/</a> *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support</a>

Creating Professional Covers and Ads on BookBrush with Kathleen Sweeney

Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the worlds of books and publishing, then interviews Kathleen Sweeney, Customer Service Manager for Book Brush.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) Independent bookstores are creating an online bookstore called Bookshopb) Successful fantasy author Melissa Marr moves into independent publishing.c) Romance publisher Harlequin undergoes restructuring and consolidation to adapt to the changing romance market.d) Kobo Writing Life adds POD distribution in France.e) Amazon KDP adds print distribution in Canada.f) Christian book publisher identifies hybrid publishing as a huge factor for the next five years.g) TalktoTransformer.com allows you to sample the online book writing AI.Chapter 3:Bernhardt interview Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush about the large array of services they provide authors, including graphics, templates, ads, 3D book covers, box set images, individualized business cards, videos, and much more.Chapter 4:Bernhardt notes that Book Brush will be exhibiting at WriterCon 2020.Links:WriterCon 2020: www.writercon.orgNew Orleans Five-Day Retreat at the Le Richlieu Hotel. Five days near the French Quarter focusing on your work-in-progress: https://www.williambernhardt.com/writing-retreatsThe WriterCon Cruise. Seven days on the Caribbean improving your work and knowledge of the writing business in a beautiful Pacific setting: https://www.williambernhardt.com/cruiseBook Brush: www.bookbrush.comDesign a Custom Ebook Card Using Book Brush: https://authors.bookfunnel.com/help/design-a-custom-ebook-card-using-book-brush/Easy Business Card Design for Graphically Challenged Authors: https://bookbrush.com/easy-business-card-design-for-authors-plus-templates/

Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the worlds of books and publishing, then interviews Kathleen Sweeney, Customer Service Manager for Book Brush. Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: News a) Independent bookstores are creating an online bookstore called Bookshop b) Successful fantasy author Melissa Marr moves into independent publishing. c) Romance publisher Harlequin undergoes restructuring and consolidation to adapt to the changing romance market. d) Kobo Writing Life adds POD distribution in France. e) Amazon KDP adds print distribution in Canada. f) Christian book publisher identifies hybrid publishing as a huge factor for the next five years. g) <a href="http://TalktoTransformer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TalktoTransformer.com</a> allows you to sample the online book writing AI. Chapter 3: Bernhardt interview Kathleen Sweeney of Book Brush about the large array of services they provide authors, including graphics, templates, ads, 3D book covers, box set images, individualized business cards, videos, and much more. Chapter 4: Bernhardt notes that Book Brush will be exhibiting at WriterCon 2020. Links: WriterCon 2020: <a href="http://www.writercon.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.writercon.org</a> New Orleans Five-Day Retreat at the Le Richlieu Hotel. Five days near the French Quarter focusing on your work-in-progress: <a href="https://www.williambernhardt.com/writing-retreats" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.williambernhardt.com/writing-retreats</a> The WriterCon Cruise. Seven days on the Caribbean improving your work and knowledge of the writing business in a beautiful Pacific setting: <a href="https://www.williambernhardt.com/cruise" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.williambernhardt.com/cruise</a> Book Brush: <a href="http://www.bookbrush.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.bookbrush.com</a> Design a Custom Ebook Card Using Book Brush: <a href="https://authors.bookfunnel.com/help/design-a-custom-ebook-card-using-book-brush/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://authors.bookfunnel.com/help/design-a-custom-ebook-card-using-book-brush/</a> Easy Business Card Design for Graphically Challenged Authors: <a href="https://bookbrush.com/easy-business-card-design-for-authors-plus-templates/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookbrush.com/easy-business-card-design-for-authors-plus-templates/</a>

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