Zach and J. are back with a new podcast called "Men in Black Shirts" with T.W. Piperbrook!

Zach and J. are back with a new podcast called "Men in Black Shirts" with T.W. Piperbrook!

We're Back in Black!

The Final Episode: LIVE!This is it. The final episode. We hope you’ll join us at the Writers, Ink podcast!The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Thanks to all of our listeners--past, present, and future! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:RevolutionFI Podcast - https://revolutionfi.com The Writers, Ink Podcast (our new home) - https://writersinkpodcast.com/ Google Play Books Promo Codes - http://g.co/play/promocode2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>The Final Episode: LIVE!</h2>This is it. The final episode. We hope you’ll join us at the Writers, Ink podcast!The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Thanks to all of our listeners--past, present, and future! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>RevolutionFI Podcast - <a href="https://revolutionfi.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://revolutionfi.com</a> The Writers, Ink Podcast (our new home) - <a href="https://writersinkpodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writersinkpodcast.com/</a> Google Play Books Promo Codes - <a href="http://g.co/play/promocode" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://g.co/play/promocode</a>2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Final Episode: LIVE!

Knowing When to Walk AwayAs The Career Author podcast winds down, we’re reminded of how difficult it can be to avoid sunk cost fallacy and remove things that have been a big part of our lives for so long. Whether it's a relationship, business deal, friendship, or podcast, walking away is never easy but sometimes necessary and inevitable.In this candid conversation, J. and Zach discuss reasons why you might want to walk away from a project and suggestions on how to move through what can be an emotional and stressful transition.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Also, J. recommends a little book to help you know when to walk away.Leave us a comment: How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a project?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) - https://amzn.to/3lrvPzT The Horror Writers Podcast Episode #77 - https://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-77-crossroads Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4QsAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.New Dialogue Doctor course - https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Knowing When to Walk Away</h2>As The Career Author podcast winds down, we’re reminded of how difficult it can be to avoid sunk cost fallacy and remove things that have been a big part of our lives for so long. Whether it's a relationship, business deal, friendship, or podcast, walking away is never easy but sometimes necessary and inevitable.In this candid conversation, J. and Zach discuss reasons why you might want to walk away from a project and suggestions on how to move through what can be an emotional and stressful transition.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Also, J. recommends a little book to help you know when to walk away.Leave us a comment: How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a project?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) - <a href="https://amzn.to/3lrvPzT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3lrvPzT</a> The Horror Writers Podcast Episode #77 - <a href="https://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-77-crossroads" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-77-crossroads</a> Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs</a>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.New Dialogue Doctor course - <a href="https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/</a> 2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing When to Walk Away

Joe Solari

ADVANTAGE with Joe SolariWe’re all looking for an advantage as it gets more challenging to find and retain readers. In a rare interview episode, the guys invite Joe Solari on the show to discuss how you can harness a cumulative advantage in the winner takes all publishing market.From Amazon.com:The top 2.5% of high performing authors……earn 64% of the book profits.How do they do it?We are in the golden age for authors. The gatekeepers are gone. The books and novels that have been buried on your “Bucket List” can be brought to life. Nobody can tell you, “No!”It’s not even that hard.Getting the readers, well, that’s where we all need help.What are the KEY PRINCIPLES?Joe Solari has experience from 20-years as an entrepreneur and in 2016 began to help authors get to six and seven figures. It became his passion. He understands the engine that drives success.Are you willing to learn the power of cumulative advantage?He has shown that not only can cumulative advantage be systematized, but a unique flavor is possible for every author. This professionally researched book contains never before seen data on just how demand works in publishing and how the top authors become best sellers.Are you ready?You’ll love this road map to finding readers, because the world is a vast social place and knowing how it works can make all the difference.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Leave us a comment: What is your question for Joe about cumulative advantage?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:J.’s Plot a Novel challenge - http://plotanovel.comNew Dialogue Doctor course - https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/ Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4QsAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.ADVANTAGE: Harnessing Cumulative Advantage in the Winner Takes All Publishing Market - https://amzn.to/2GuVA3H 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod&amp;n

<h2>ADVANTAGE with Joe Solari</h2>We’re all looking for an advantage as it gets more challenging to find and retain readers. In a rare interview episode, the guys invite Joe Solari on the show to discuss how you can harness a cumulative advantage in the winner takes all publishing market.From <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>:The top 2.5% of high performing authors……earn 64% of the book profits.How do they do it?We are in the golden age for authors. The gatekeepers are gone. The books and novels that have been buried on your “Bucket List” can be brought to life. Nobody can tell you, “No!”It’s not even that hard.Getting the readers, well, that’s where we all need help.What are the KEY PRINCIPLES?Joe Solari has experience from 20-years as an entrepreneur and in 2016 began to help authors get to six and seven figures. It became his passion. He understands the engine that drives success.Are you willing to learn the power of cumulative advantage?He has shown that not only can cumulative advantage be systematized, but a unique flavor is possible for every author. This professionally researched book contains never before seen data on just how demand works in publishing and how the top authors become best sellers.Are you ready?You’ll love this road map to finding readers, because the world is a vast social place and knowing how it works can make all the difference.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Leave us a comment: What is your question for Joe about cumulative advantage?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>J.’s Plot a Novel challenge - <a href="http://plotanovel.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://plotanovel.com</a>New Dialogue Doctor course - <a href="https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/</a> Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs</a>After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.ADVANTAGE: Harnessing Cumulative Advantage in the Winner Takes All Publishing Market - <a href="https://amzn.to/2GuVA3H" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GuVA3H</a> 2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a>&amp;n

ADVANTAGE with Joe Solari

The Golden Age of Independent PublishingHas there ever been a better time to be an independent author or publisher? The guys don’t think so. Whether it's the tools available to publish books or the ease of finding readers, there’s never been so many literate people on the planet.J. and Zach discuss the reasons why, despite J.’s pessimistic outlook on AI, this is the golden age of independent publishing. Put on your rosy glasses and a smile as the career authors get happy on your ass.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:How technology favors the independent authorWhy it’s easy to learn from the mastersHow diversity in storytelling is making the world a better placeThe difference between micro niche and mass marketsAlso, J. shares an interesting announcement about Kindle Create.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Are we in the golden age of independent publishing? Why or why not?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Kindle Create - https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=18292298011 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>The Golden Age of Independent Publishing</h2>Has there ever been a better time to be an independent author or publisher? The guys don’t think so. Whether it's the tools available to publish books or the ease of finding readers, there’s never been so many literate people on the planet.J. and Zach discuss the reasons why, despite J.’s pessimistic outlook on AI, this is the golden age of independent publishing. Put on your rosy glasses and a smile as the career authors get happy on your ass.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>How technology favors the independent author</li><li>Why it’s easy to learn from the masters</li><li>How diversity in storytelling is making the world a better place</li><li>The difference between micro niche and mass markets</li></ul> Also, J. shares an interesting announcement about Kindle Create.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: Are we in the golden age of independent publishing? Why or why not?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Kindle Create - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=18292298011" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=18292298011</a> 2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Golden Age of Independent Publishing

Publishing on a BudgetThere’s no way around it. Publishing a book that is presentable enough to ask money for is going to cost some cash of your own. But do you have to break the bank in order to publish a good book?In this conversation, J. and Zach discuss ways you can publish your book on a budget. What are the expenses you can avoid, and which are essential to helping your book succeed? And is it possible to provide a professional product on a shoestring budget?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What costs to considerHow to determine what to spend money onTools you need and probably don’t needAlso, Zach recommends a method to gain clarity on your creative life.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What is your average budget for publishing a book?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Finding Creative Clarity -  https://wegrowmedia.com/finding-creative-clarity/2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Publishing on a Budget</h2>There’s no way around it. Publishing a book that is presentable enough to ask money for is going to cost some cash of your own. But do you have to break the bank in order to publish a good book?In this conversation, J. and Zach discuss ways you can publish your book on a budget. What are the expenses you can avoid, and which are essential to helping your book succeed? And is it possible to provide a professional product on a shoestring budget?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>What costs to consider</li><li>How to determine what to spend money on</li><li>Tools you need and probably don’t need</li></ul> Also, Zach recommends a method to gain clarity on your creative life.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: What is your average budget for publishing a book?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Finding Creative Clarity - <a href="https://wegrowmedia.com/finding-creative-clarity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://wegrowmedia.com/finding-creative-clarity/</a>2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Publishing on a Budget

Relief from Your Writing RutDo you feel a dip in your enthusiasm for that WIP? Are you procrastinating by working on another project instead? Sometimes it's hard to diagnose the problem, to tell if you’re burnt out or in a writing rut. Spoiler alert: They’re not the same thing.In this conversation, J. and Zach talk about the difference between burn-out and a writing rut by examining questions you can ask yourself. Although it’s good to build habits and routines, it’s also possible to coast along the learning plateau producing average stories that lack enthusiasm.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The difference between a writing rut and being burnt outHow you can determine if you’re in a writing rutWays you can climb out and re-energize your writingAlso, J. recommends a new course (shout to Diann Gunn for sending it along).Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: How do you get relief from your writing rut?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsessionYoast Academy - https://academy.yoast.com/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Relief from Your Writing Rut</h2>Do you feel a dip in your enthusiasm for that WIP? Are you procrastinating by working on another project instead? Sometimes it's hard to diagnose the problem, to tell if you’re burnt out or in a writing rut. Spoiler alert: They’re not the same thing.In this conversation, J. and Zach talk about the difference between burn-out and a writing rut by examining questions you can ask yourself. Although it’s good to build habits and routines, it’s also possible to coast along the learning plateau producing average stories that lack enthusiasm.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>The difference between a writing rut and being burnt out</li><li>How you can determine if you’re in a writing rut</li><li>Ways you can climb out and re-energize your writing</li></ul> Also, J. recommends a new course (shout to Diann Gunn for sending it along).Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: How do you get relief from your writing rut?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession</a>Yoast Academy - <a href="https://academy.yoast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://academy.yoast.com/</a> 2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Technology and PublishingIt’s crazy to think there was a time not too long ago where the only way to read a book was by picking up a physical object and reading real, paper pages. Or when audiobooks were called ‘books on tape’ because you had to pop one cassette at a time into a tape deck in order to hear your favorite book read to you by a narrator.Times have changed fast. Not only with how we consume books, but also with how they are published. With things moving as quickly as they are, what could come next? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how the guys think technology will continue to change the publishing industry.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What other innovations could come to the eBook and eReadersHow A.I. can change publishingHow software and algorithms could change how you tell storiesWhy technology has created more opportunities for creativesAlso, Zach recommends a new Netflix documentary.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What will be the next big innovation in publishing?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Technology and Publishing</h2>It’s crazy to think there was a time not too long ago where the only way to read a book was by picking up a physical object and reading real, paper pages. Or when audiobooks were called ‘books on tape’ because you had to pop one cassette at a time into a tape deck in order to hear your favorite book read to you by a narrator.Times have changed fast. Not only with how we consume books, but also with how they are published. With things moving as quickly as they are, what could come next? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how the guys think technology will continue to change the publishing industry.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>What other innovations could come to the eBook and eReaders</li><li>How A.I. can change publishing</li><li>How software and algorithms could change how you tell stories</li><li>Why technology has created more opportunities for creatives</li></ul> Also, Zach recommends a new Netflix documentary.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: What will be the next big innovation in publishing?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession</a>2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff ElkinsDo you suffer from mono-mouth? Are you experiencing side effects such as decreased reader engagement, poor sales, and a lack of energy? If so, it might be time for a house call from the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins.In a rare interview on The Career Author Podcast, J. talks to Jeff about his most recent manuscript, how Jeff helped J. regain the joy of writing, and why every writer needs to pay attention to what characters say and how they say it.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The problem with most dialogueWhy readers will bail on your story without sharp dialogueWhat the Dialogue Doctor does and how he can help writersWhy J. was thrilled when he had to convert a first draft into a screenplayAlso, J. recommends a new service for tracking your book’s rank and reviews.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What book or movie has your favorite lines of dialogue?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Best Sellers Rank - https://bestsellersrank.me/ The Dialogue Doctor - https://dialoguedoctor.com/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff Elkins</h2>Do you suffer from mono-mouth? Are you experiencing side effects such as decreased reader engagement, poor sales, and a lack of energy? If so, it might be time for a house call from the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins.In a rare interview on The Career Author Podcast, J. talks to Jeff about his most recent manuscript, how Jeff helped J. regain the joy of writing, and why every writer needs to pay attention to what characters say and how they say it.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>The problem with most dialogue</li><li>Why readers will bail on your story without sharp dialogue</li><li>What the Dialogue Doctor does and how he can help writers</li><li>Why J. was thrilled when he had to convert a first draft into a screenplay</li></ul> Also, J. recommends a new service for tracking your book’s rank and reviews.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: What book or movie has your favorite lines of dialogue?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Best Sellers Rank - <a href="https://bestsellersrank.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://bestsellersrank.me/</a> The Dialogue Doctor - <a href="https://dialoguedoctor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://dialoguedoctor.com/</a> 2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff Elkins

Genre HoppingMost people don’t enjoy watching only one kind of movie, eating one type of food, or wearing the same clothes every day. Okay, maybe Zach likes that last one, but either way, it’s not uncommon for writers to want to explore writing in different genres. But should you?On this ‘landmark’ episode, the guys discuss the pros and cons of genre hopping. Does it make sense to write in other genres, and if so, when? Genre hopping is one of the most debated topics in the indie publishing community. Join Zach and J. as they discuss and give their opinions on this controversial topic.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The big questions to ask when deciding whether to hop genresHow genre hopping can prevent burnoutWhat you can do to scratch your creative itch without investing too much timeHow switching genres can hurt your pursuit to earning more money as an authorHow to decide whether writing in another genre is right for youAlso, Zach recommends a book from friend of the show, Jim Kukral.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Do you write in multiple genres or do you aspire to? What has been your experience, or what do you hope to accomplish?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Unskippable® by Jim Kukral - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4YJ94QThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 85 - Using Pen Names - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-85-using-pen-names/2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for

<h2>Genre Hopping</h2>Most people don’t enjoy watching only one kind of movie, eating one type of food, or wearing the same clothes every day. Okay, maybe Zach likes that last one, but either way, it’s not uncommon for writers to want to explore writing in different genres. But should you?On this ‘landmark’ episode, the guys discuss the pros and cons of genre hopping. Does it make sense to write in other genres, and if so, when? Genre hopping is one of the most debated topics in the indie publishing community. Join Zach and J. as they discuss and give their opinions on this controversial topic.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>The big questions to ask when deciding whether to hop genres</li><li>How genre hopping can prevent burnout</li><li>What you can do to scratch your creative itch without investing too much time</li><li>How switching genres can hurt your pursuit to earning more money as an author</li><li>How to decide whether writing in another genre is right for you</li></ul> Also, Zach recommends a book from friend of the show, Jim Kukral.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: Do you write in multiple genres or do you aspire to? What has been your experience, or what do you hope to accomplish?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Unskippable® by Jim Kukral - <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4YJ94Q" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4YJ94Q</a>The Career Author Podcast: Episode 85 - Using Pen Names - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-85-using-pen-names/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-85-using-pen-names/</a>2021 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> Chapter Check service - <a href="https://chaptercheck.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://chaptercheck.com/</a> The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for

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Becoming a full-time writer can be overwhelming. Join J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon as they help you improve your craft and find your audience, so you too can become…a career author. This is The Career Author Podcast.

Solid, real advice with no fluff. Excellent resource to stay up to date on the business of writing.

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The Career Author Podcast

Making a living from your writing can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a career author. Whether you’re a new author of if you make six figures a year, a sustainable income is difficult, and yet, there has never been a better time to be an independent creator.Thanks to the good people at Written Word Media, we have some data that can shed some light on the most likely actions you need to take if you want to make a living as a writer. Whether it has to do with time management or advertising strategies, join Zach and J. in a conversation about Written Word Media’s report and determine how you can take incremental steps closer to becoming a career author.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:How authors can be categorized when it comes to earningsWhy you need to write a lot of booksWhy you need professional editing and professional coversHow much time the highest earners are spending on the act of writingWhich promotional sites are the most effective marketing channelHow to price your booksWhere to distribute your booksAlso, discover how what you put in your stomach directly affects your brain.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Do you make a living from your writing? If so, how? If not, how do you plan on doing it?Thanks to all of our newest Patrons - Peter DeHaan, Michele Tracy Berger, Ken KobylskiPodcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:J.’s mastermind group - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermindMembership Academy - https://www.membershipacademy.com/Death Stranding - https://amzn.to/33GEg1O How to End Mental Illness with Dr. Daniel Amen - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/india-kieser/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-md/e/65089965?autoplay=trueFleabag - https://amzn.to/2X1di2v Author Income: How to Make a Living from Your Writing - https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-income-how-to-make-a-living-from-your-writing/The November Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://w

Making a living from your writing can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a career author. Whether you’re a new author of if you make six figures a year, a sustainable income is difficult, and yet, there has never been a better time to be an independent creator.Thanks to the good people at Written Word Media, we have some data that can shed some light on the most likely actions you need to take if you want to make a living as a writer. Whether it has to do with time management or advertising strategies, join Zach and J. in a conversation about Written Word Media’s report and determine how you can take incremental steps closer to becoming a career author.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>How authors can be categorized when it comes to earnings</li><li>Why you need to write a lot of books</li><li>Why you need professional editing and professional covers</li><li>How much time the highest earners are spending on the act of writing</li><li>Which promotional sites are the most effective marketing channel</li><li>How to price your books</li><li>Where to distribute your books</li></ul> Also, discover how what you put in your stomach directly affects your brain.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: Do you make a living from your writing? If so, how? If not, how do you plan on doing it?Thanks to all of our newest Patrons - Peter DeHaan, Michele Tracy Berger, Ken KobylskiPodcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:J.’s mastermind group - <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind</a>Membership Academy - <a href="https://www.membershipacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.membershipacademy.com/</a>Death Stranding - <a href="https://amzn.to/33GEg1O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/33GEg1O</a> How to End Mental Illness with Dr. Daniel Amen - <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/india-kieser/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-md/e/65089965?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/india-kieser/the-doctors-farmacy-with-mark-hyman-md/e/65089965?autoplay=true</a>Fleabag - <a href="https://amzn.to/2X1di2v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2X1di2v</a> Author Income: How to Make a Living from Your Writing - <a href="https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-income-how-to-make-a-living-from-your-writing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/author-income-how-to-make-a-living-from-your-writing/</a>The November Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="http://threestorymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://threestorymethod.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://w</a>

Making a Living from Your Writing

How to Efficiently Work From HomeWith many people forced to stay indoors as we fight through the COVID-19 pandemic, many writers are finding themselves with more time to write. Some are even getting to write full-time as their day jobs temporarily shut down.Writing full-time and working at home possesses many challenges that people don’t think about. Today, Zach and J. talk about some of those challenges and give tips on how you can avoid the pitfalls of time mismanagement and distraction.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why a dedicated space is importantWhat rituals Zach and J. find sacred for productivityHow the right music can fuel creativityWhy scheduling tasks is crucialHow to avoid procrastination and distractionWhy communication is keyAlso in this episode, learn a few ways you can work out from home with little to no equipment.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: With the changes in our daily lives due to Coronavirus, how are you handling your writing career?Thanks to our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ SPECIAL EPISODES!Make sure you tune in to our 2 special episodes coming up:On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 8pm EST, join us for a Netflix Watch party for one of our favorite “The Office” episodes - “Dinner Party” (episode 13 of season 4).You’ll need a Netflix account (you can get a free 30-day trial if you don’t have one), as well as the free Netflix Party Chrome extension that you can find here: https://www.netflixparty.com/Install Netflix Party and then visit https://thecareerauthor.com/netflixparty where we will post the join link. Once you click on the link at 8pm EST, you’ll click on the red “NP” icon now on your Chrome browser and you’ll be watching in sync with us PLUS we can talk to

<h2>How to Efficiently Work From Home</h2>With many people forced to stay indoors as we fight through the COVID-19 pandemic, many writers are finding themselves with more time to write. Some are even getting to write full-time as their day jobs temporarily shut down.Writing full-time and working at home possesses many challenges that people don’t think about. Today, Zach and J. talk about some of those challenges and give tips on how you can avoid the pitfalls of time mismanagement and distraction.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why a dedicated space is important</li><li>What rituals Zach and J. find sacred for productivity</li><li>How the right music can fuel creativity</li><li>Why scheduling tasks is crucial</li><li>How to avoid procrastination and distraction</li><li>Why communication is key</li></ul> Also in this episode, learn a few ways you can work out from home with little to no equipment.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: With the changes in our daily lives due to Coronavirus, how are you handling your writing career?Thanks to our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> <h2>SPECIAL EPISODES!</h2>Make sure you tune in to our 2 special episodes coming up:<ul><li>On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 8pm EST, join us for a Netflix Watch party for one of our favorite “The Office” episodes - “Dinner Party” (episode 13 of season 4).</li><li>You’ll need a Netflix account (you can get a free 30-day trial if you don’t have one), as well as the free Netflix Party Chrome extension that you can find here: <a href="https://www.netflixparty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflixparty.com/</a></li><li>Install Netflix Party and then visit <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/netflixparty" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/netflixparty</a> where we will post the join link. Once you click on the link at 8pm EST, you’ll click on the red “NP” icon now on your Chrome browser and you’ll be watching in sync with us PLUS we can talk to</li></ul>

How to Efficiently Work From Home

Digital Minimalism: A Year LaterLast year, Zach and J. recorded an episode discussing Digital Minimalism inspired by the bestselling book of the same name by Cal Newport. After reading that book, both Zach and J. greatly reduced the time they spend on devices. Zach even completely left social media, a move controversial to many authors.How have the guys fared over the past year as full-time creatives with little to no social media presence, and how has it impacted their day-to-day lives?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:How being off social media has impacted Zach and J.’s author careersHow a minimal digital life has impacted their personal livesWhy you should consider deleting apps and turning off notificationsHow to live in the moment and be more presentWhy cultivating silence and being bored is crucial for creativityHow you might be delivering or experiencing FOMO without realizing itAlso in this episode, Zach shares a listener tip for those who like to write outside of the house.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Have you considered a break from or even quitting social media?Thanks to our newest Patrons, Matty Dalrymple, Jeannette Bedard, Dean Watts.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport - https://books2read.com/u/ba27x6Panera Coffee Subscription - https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/mypanera-coffee-subscription.htmlThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Digital Minimalism: A Year Later</h2> Last year, Zach and J. recorded an episode discussing Digital Minimalism inspired by the bestselling book of the same name by Cal Newport. After reading that book, both Zach and J. greatly reduced the time they spend on devices. Zach even completely left social media, a move controversial to many authors.How have the guys fared over the past year as full-time creatives with little to no social media presence, and how has it impacted their day-to-day lives?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>How being off social media has impacted Zach and J.’s author careers</li><li>How a minimal digital life has impacted their personal lives</li><li>Why you should consider deleting apps and turning off notifications</li><li>How to live in the moment and be more present</li><li>Why cultivating silence and being bored is crucial for creativity</li><li>How you might be delivering or experiencing FOMO without realizing it</li></ul> Also in this episode, Zach shares a listener tip for those who like to write outside of the house.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: Have you considered a break from or even quitting social media?Thanks to our newest Patrons, Matty Dalrymple, Jeannette Bedard, Dean Watts.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2>Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport - <a href="https://books2read.com/u/ba27x6" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/ba27x6</a>Panera Coffee Subscription - <a href="https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/mypanera-coffee-subscription.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera/mypanera-coffee-subscription.html</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="https://books2read.com/threestorymethod" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/threestorymethod</a> Three Story Method Workbook - <a href="https://amzn.to/37SAR1a" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/37SAR1a</a> Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Digital Minimalism: A Year Later

The State of Independent Publishing in 2020It’s time to discuss the state of independent publishing in 2020. In their third annual installment of the “looking ahead” episode, J. and Zach examine the trends that occurred over the past year while trying to determine what they’ll be this year. As the industry continues to evolve and change, The Career Authors hope to deliver timely and useful advice at the dawn of a new decade.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What emerged in 2019, and what didn’tWhy J. isn’t keen on paid advertisingWhat Zach sees as the revenue model of the futureWho is poised to make a play at the ebook market in 2020How Zach really feels about social mediaWhere there’s growing uncertainty in the marketWhy online courses aren’t what they used to beAlso, learn how focusing on the ONE thing can change your life.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What are your predictions for 2020?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The ONE Thing by Gary Keller - https://books2read.com/u/bO68VQThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>The State of Independent Publishing in 2020</h2> It’s time to discuss the state of independent publishing in 2020. In their third annual installment of the “looking ahead” episode, J. and Zach examine the trends that occurred over the past year while trying to determine what they’ll be this year. As the industry continues to evolve and change, The Career Authors hope to deliver timely and useful advice at the dawn of a new decade.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>What emerged in 2019, and what didn’t</li><li>Why J. isn’t keen on paid advertising</li><li>What Zach sees as the revenue model of the future</li><li>Who is poised to make a play at the ebook market in 2020</li><li>How Zach really feels about social media</li><li>Where there’s growing uncertainty in the market</li><li>Why online courses aren’t what they used to be</li></ul> Also, learn how focusing on the ONE thing can change your life.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: What are your predictions for 2020?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2> The ONE Thing by Gary Keller - <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bO68VQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/bO68VQ</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="http://threestorymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://threestorymethod.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The State of Independent Publishing in 2020

Launching an Author Career in 2020The publishing industry went through a wave of unprecedented changes in the last decade with the evolution of self-publishing. The rise of the eReader along with technological advancements in the digital distribution of books knocked down doors previously held closed tight by the major publishers. But with the “golden age” of independent publishing long gone, more competition in the market, and the increased difficulty to be discovered by readers, we ask the question: is 2020 too late to become a Career Author?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What has changed over the past decade in self-publishingWhy it’s more important than ever to treat your author brand as a professional businessThings to consider before writing your first bookWhat you should be doing and thinking about while writing your first bookHow to find the right editor and cover designerHow you should be spending your money on your author businessZach and J.’s top tips for new authors in 2020Also, learn why it’s important to appreciate where you are in your journey while moving towards a better place.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: If you’ve published, what advice would you give to someone just starting? If you’re new, what plans do you have for 2020 to launch your author career?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Career Author Episode 23 - Mailing Lists For Authors - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-23-nurturing-your-audience/The Career Author Episode 33 - How to Find a Book Cover Artist - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-33-finding-the-right-book-cover-artist/The Career Author Episode 40 - Yes, Virginia, You Need an Editor - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-40-yes-virginia-you-need-an-editor/The Career Author Episode 50 - List Building Fundamentals Part 1 - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-50-list-building-fundamentals-list-building-part-1/The Career Author Episode 96 - Pay-Per-Click Advertising - https://thecareerauthor.com/pay-per-click-advertising/The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.c

<h2>Launching an Author Career in 2020</h2> The publishing industry went through a wave of unprecedented changes in the last decade with the evolution of self-publishing. The rise of the eReader along with technological advancements in the digital distribution of books knocked down doors previously held closed tight by the major publishers. But with the “golden age” of independent publishing long gone, more competition in the market, and the increased difficulty to be discovered by readers, we ask the question: is 2020 too late to become a Career Author?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>What has changed over the past decade in self-publishing</li><li>Why it’s more important than ever to treat your author brand as a professional business</li><li>Things to consider before writing your first book</li><li>What you should be doing and thinking about while writing your first book</li><li>How to find the right editor and cover designer</li><li>How you should be spending your money on your author business</li><li>Zach and J.’s top tips for new authors in 2020</li></ul> Also, learn why it’s important to appreciate where you are in your journey while moving towards a better place.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: If you’ve published, what advice would you give to someone just starting? If you’re new, what plans do you have for 2020 to launch your author career?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2> The Career Author Episode 23 - Mailing Lists For Authors - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-23-nurturing-your-audience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-23-nurturing-your-audience/</a>The Career Author Episode 33 - How to Find a Book Cover Artist - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-33-finding-the-right-book-cover-artist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-33-finding-the-right-book-cover-artist/</a>The Career Author Episode 40 - Yes, Virginia, You Need an Editor - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-40-yes-virginia-you-need-an-editor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-40-yes-virginia-you-need-an-editor/</a>The Career Author Episode 50 - List Building Fundamentals Part 1 - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-50-list-building-fundamentals-list-building-part-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-50-list-building-fundamentals-list-building-part-1/</a>The Career Author Episode 96 - Pay-Per-Click Advertising - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/pay-per-click-advertising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/pay-per-click-advertising/</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.c</a>

Launching an Author Career in 2020

On this week’s episode, Zach and J. discuss some of their biggest mistakes they’ve made since they began publishing, and more importantly, how and what they’ve learned from them.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Prim Groover, Peter Dudley, Ben Fishbein, Harley Christensen, Lora EdwardsGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.thecareerauthor.comNews Links:The Great Amazon 50% Royalty Mystery is Solved https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/04/03/amazons-new-great-on-kindle-program-offers-50-royalty-to-non-fiction-titles/Strip Off Your Clothes, We’ll Strip Off Your Rank https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/03/29/amazon-has-shadow-banned-romance-titles-from-the-kindle-store/Other Links:Authors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Books Show Summit - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week’s episode, Zach and J. discuss some of their biggest mistakes they’ve made since they began publishing, and more importantly, how and what they’ve learned from them.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Prim Groover, Peter Dudley, Ben Fishbein, Harley Christensen, Lora EdwardsGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thecareerauthor.com</a>News Links:The Great Amazon 50% Royalty Mystery is Solved<a href="https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/04/03/amazons-new-great-on-kindle-program-offers-50-royalty-to-non-fiction-titles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/04/03/amazons-new-great-on-kindle-program-offers-50-royalty-to-non-fiction-titles/</a>Strip Off Your Clothes, We’ll Strip Off Your Rank<a href="https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/03/29/amazon-has-shadow-banned-romance-titles-from-the-kindle-store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://the-digital-reader.com/2018/03/29/amazon-has-shadow-banned-romance-titles-from-the-kindle-store/</a>Other Links:Authors on a Train - <a href="http://www.authorsonatrain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.authorsonatrain.com</a> Sell More Books Show Summit - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Biggest Mistakes and How We Learned From Them

Are you ready to take your writing from a side gig to your full-time work? If so, are you asking yourself the right questions or making the best moves to prepare for the transition? On this episode, J. and Zach discuss some of the practical things aspiring Career Authors need to be doing and thinking about in order to transition from side hustle to Career Author.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorLet J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at https://theauthorlife.com/editing/Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at https://theauthorlife.com/zachLinks:The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xgPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comRock Apocalypse 2019 - http://www.rockapoc.comSell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you ready to take your writing from a side gig to your full-time work? If so, are you asking yourself the right questions or making the best moves to prepare for the transition? On this episode, J. and Zach discuss some of the practical things aspiring Career Authors need to be doing and thinking about in order to transition from side hustle to Career Author.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Let J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/editing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/editing/</a>Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/zach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/zach</a>Links:The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a>Patreon - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Rock Apocalypse 2019 - <a href="http://www.rockapoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rockapoc.com</a>Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Practical Steps to Becoming a Career Author

Things to know when self-publishing a book can be overwhelming. Zach and J. share some surprising and important pieces of advice for those who want to be independent creators.There are horror stories out there. And not the fun kind we like to read during the month of October. If you don’t understand how business or publishing works, you can lose money, time, and your motivation for writing. It’s important to educate yourself so that you’re not taken advantage of by unscrupulous people or publishers who might not have your best interests at heart.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you’re a small business owner, whether you like it or not.The reasons behind having separate bank accounts, an accountant, and services like PD Abacus if you co-write.Why you can’t stop piracy.How to register your copyrights, and why you should.What happens when you don’t hire an editor.That your story isn’t unique and you’re not special.Why you’re playing with fire if you haven’t backed up your files in at least 3 places.Why you need an email list.Also, discover why chasing happiness can make you unhappy.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ What’s one thing you wish you would have known before publishing your first book?Thanks to all new Patrons Kim Barton, Leftie Aubé, and Mikki Tuohy.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman - https://amzn.to/2AIUcUj Dianna Gunn’s newsletter. Get on it! - “This newsletter offers biweekly business tips based on my years of experience in SEO and digital marketing, with a focus on how these lessons apply to author careers.” - http://www.authordiannagunn.com/for-authors How to Lose a Third of a Million Dollars Without Really Trying https://forge.medium.com/how-to-lose-a-third-of-a-million-dollars-without-really-trying-d3c343675acaThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 60 – Nerd Alert! Implementing a Backup System - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-60-nerd-alert-implementing-a-backup-system/ The October Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - 

Things to know when self-publishing a book can be overwhelming. Zach and J. share some surprising and important pieces of advice for those who want to be independent creators.There are horror stories out there. And not the fun kind we like to read during the month of October. If you don’t understand how business or publishing works, you can lose money, time, and your motivation for writing. It’s important to educate yourself so that you’re not taken advantage of by unscrupulous people or publishers who might not have your best interests at heart.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why you’re a small business owner, whether you like it or not.</li><li>The reasons behind having separate bank accounts, an accountant, and services like PD Abacus if you co-write.</li><li>Why you can’t stop piracy.</li><li>How to register your copyrights, and why you should.</li><li>What happens when you don’t hire an editor.</li><li>That your story isn’t unique and you’re not special.</li><li>Why you’re playing with fire if you haven’t backed up your files in at least 3 places.</li><li>Why you need an email list.</li></ul> Also, discover why chasing happiness can make you unhappy.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> What’s one thing you wish you would have known before publishing your first book?Thanks to all new Patrons Kim Barton, Leftie Aubé, and Mikki Tuohy.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman - <a href="https://amzn.to/2AIUcUj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2AIUcUj</a> Dianna Gunn’s newsletter. Get on it! - “This newsletter offers biweekly business tips based on my years of experience in SEO and digital marketing, with a focus on how these lessons apply to author careers.” - <a href="http://www.authordiannagunn.com/for-authors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.authordiannagunn.com/for-authors</a> How to Lose a Third of a Million Dollars Without Really Trying <a href="https://forge.medium.com/how-to-lose-a-third-of-a-million-dollars-without-really-trying-d3c343675aca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forge.medium.com/how-to-lose-a-third-of-a-million-dollars-without-really-trying-d3c343675aca</a>The Career Author Podcast: Episode 60 – Nerd Alert! Implementing a Backup System - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-60-nerd-alert-implementing-a-backup-system/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-60-nerd-alert-implementing-a-backup-system/</a> The October Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="http://threestorymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://threestorymethod.com</a>Molten Universe Media -

Things to Know When Self-Publishing a Book

On the second episode of The Career Author Podcast, Zach and J. discuss the responsibility of publisher with checking facts in non-fiction books, as well as whether or not you need to have a website for your author business.Special thanks to our new Patrons: Jeff and Will, Jana Floyd, Sperry Editorial, Richard Sayer, Leftie Aubé, Deanna Gill, Philip Caroll, and Glynn JamesGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.thecareerauthor.comChoose Your News Stories:Fire and Fury Fact Checking https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/09/how-did-michael-wolffs-fire-and-fury-get-past-a-fact-checker-its-not-clear-that-the-book-was-vetted/?utm_term=.db59db39656cEbooks Improve Child Literacy http://www.librarycity.org/e-books-e-reading-help-child-literacy-study/A Record Year For Publishing Stocks https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/75758-a-record-year-for-publishing-stocks-with-a-caveat.htmlOther Links:Sell More Books Show Summit - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summitJ.’s Website - http://jthorn.netZach’s Website - http://www.zachbohannon.com Molten Universe Media (Zach and J.’s publishing company) - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the second episode of The Career Author Podcast, Zach and J. discuss the responsibility of publisher with checking facts in non-fiction books, as well as whether or not you need to have a website for your author business.Special thanks to our new Patrons: Jeff and Will, Jana Floyd, Sperry Editorial, Richard Sayer, Leftie Aubé, Deanna Gill, Philip Caroll, and Glynn JamesGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thecareerauthor.com</a>Choose Your News Stories:Fire and Fury Fact Checking<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/09/how-did-michael-wolffs-fire-and-fury-get-past-a-fact-checker-its-not-clear-that-the-book-was-vetted/?utm_term=.db59db39656c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/09/how-did-michael-wolffs-fire-and-fury-get-past-a-fact-checker-its-not-clear-that-the-book-was-vetted/?utm_term=.db59db39656c</a>Ebooks Improve Child Literacy<a href="http://www.librarycity.org/e-books-e-reading-help-child-literacy-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.librarycity.org/e-books-e-reading-help-child-literacy-study/</a>A Record Year For Publishing Stocks<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/75758-a-record-year-for-publishing-stocks-with-a-caveat.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/75758-a-record-year-for-publishing-stocks-with-a-caveat.html</a>Other Links:Sell More Books Show Summit - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a>J.’s Website - <a href="http://jthorn.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jthorn.net</a>Zach’s Website - <a href="http://www.zachbohannon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.zachbohannon.com</a> Molten Universe Media (Zach and J.’s publishing company) - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Do You Need an Author Website?

Zach and J. go deep on craft today and talk about The Editor’s Six Core Questions. They believe if you ask these six questions about your book, then they will help you have a better story for your reader once it’s time to publish.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorLove to drink coffee while you write? Check out Cadence Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company from Denver, CO. Use promo code “CAREERAUTHOR” to get 10% off your first order. www.cadencecoffeeroasters.comLinks:The Editor’s Six Core Questions -  https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-story-grid-101-the-six-core-questions/The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorNight of the Writing Dead -  http://www.nightofthewritingdead.comAuthors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zach and J. go deep on craft today and talk about The Editor’s Six Core Questions. They believe if you ask these six questions about your book, then they will help you have a better story for your reader once it’s time to publish.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Love to drink coffee while you write? Check out Cadence Coffee Roasters, a family-owned coffee company from Denver, CO. Use promo code “CAREERAUTHOR” to get 10% off your first order. <a href="http://www.cadencecoffeeroasters.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cadencecoffeeroasters.com</a>Links:The Editor’s Six Core Questions - <a href="https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-story-grid-101-the-six-core-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://storygrid.com/editor-roundtable-story-grid-101-the-six-core-questions/</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>Patreon - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Night of the Writing Dead - <a href="http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com</a>Authors on a Train - <a href="http://www.authorsonatrain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.authorsonatrain.com</a> Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Editor’s Six Core Questions

Zach stole the format from J.’s other podcast this week and asked him the question: how do you make big decisions about your business?. And in the tips segment, Zach talks about the importance of choosing good keywords in your metadata.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorLinks:J.’s Six Foundations - https://theauthorcopilot.com/sendmesixfoundations/Symmetric Design - http://symmetricdesign.coThe Writer’s Well (J.’s other podcast, formally The Petal to the Metal) - http://www.thewriterswell.orgKDP Browse Category Keywords - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200652170The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorNight of the Writing Dead -  http://www.nightofthewritingdead.comAuthors on a Train - http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zach stole the format from J.’s other podcast this week and asked him the question: how do you make big decisions about your business?. And in the tips segment, Zach talks about the importance of choosing good keywords in your metadata.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Links:J.’s Six Foundations - <a href="https://theauthorcopilot.com/sendmesixfoundations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorcopilot.com/sendmesixfoundations/</a>Symmetric Design - <a href="http://symmetricdesign.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://symmetricdesign.co</a>The Writer’s Well (J.’s other podcast, formally The Petal to the Metal) - <a href="http://www.thewriterswell.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thewriterswell.org</a>KDP Browse Category Keywords - <a href="https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200652170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200652170</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>Patreon - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Night of the Writing Dead - <a href="http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.nightofthewritingdead.com</a>Authors on a Train - <a href="http://www.authorsonatrain.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.authorsonatrain.com</a> Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Making Big Decisions

There’s always something to learn by studying the masters which is what the guys do today as they dive deep into Pixar’s process.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Glori Medina, Mike McCraryWelcome to the newest Molten Universe Media author, Lori Drake!Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Reedsy Discover (use THECAREERAUTHOR discount code and save $10) - https://reedsy.com/discoveryThe Pixar Rules of Storytelling - https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar-5916970Take our first annual listener survey by April 30th and be entered to win a stack of books on writing and craft. - https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/The Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xgStoryLevels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s always something to learn by studying the masters which is what the guys do today as they dive deep into Pixar’s process.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Glori Medina, Mike McCraryWelcome to the newest Molten Universe Media author, Lori Drake!Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:Reedsy Discover (use THECAREERAUTHOR discount code and save $10) - <a href="https://reedsy.com/discovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reedsy.com/discovery</a>The Pixar Rules of Storytelling - <a href="https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar-5916970" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-22-rules-of-storytelling-according-to-pixar-5916970</a>Take our first annual listener survey by April 30th and be entered to win a stack of books on writing and craft. - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a>StoryLevels - <a href="http://www.storylevels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.storylevels.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pixar Rules of Storytelling

Choosing a title for your novel can be incredibly difficult. Although we want our book titles to be unique and clever, this isn’t necessarily the best way to sell books. The title of your book shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s one of the most important aspects of your book if you want to sell copies to the right readers. Today, we’ll talk about what makes a good title, what you should avoid, and offer some tips on how to get there.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:That your title should say what your story is about, but also needs to sell your book.That your title shouldn’t be vague and/or artistic.That your title should indicate genre.How to make your title recognizable and unique using Google word cloud searches and Publisher Rocket.How less can be more when it comes to titles.Why word choice matters and how those words can convey genre and tone.The way you can create double-meaning on theme.Why your cover, title, and synopsis are so critical to selling books.Also, discover why Zach and J. think Ryan Holiday’s book is a must-read.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ How do you come up with your titles? Comment at thecareerauthor.com.Thanks to all our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The September Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg Three Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Choosing a title for your novel can be incredibly difficult. Although we want our book titles to be unique and clever, this isn’t necessarily the best way to sell books. The title of your book shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s one of the most important aspects of your book if you want to sell copies to the right readers. Today, we’ll talk about what makes a good title, what you should avoid, and offer some tips on how to get there.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>That your title should say what your story is about, but also needs to sell your book.</li><li>That your title shouldn’t be vague and/or artistic.</li><li>That your title should indicate genre.</li><li>How to make your title recognizable and unique using Google word cloud searches and Publisher Rocket.</li><li>How less can be more when it comes to titles.</li><li>Why word choice matters and how those words can convey genre and tone.</li><li>The way you can create double-meaning on theme.</li><li>Why your cover, title, and synopsis are so critical to selling books.</li></ul> Also, discover why Zach and J. think Ryan Holiday’s book is a must-read.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> How do you come up with your titles? Comment at <a href="http://thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thecareerauthor.com</a>.Thanks to all our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:The September Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a> Three Story Method - <a href="http://threestorymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://threestorymethod.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

How to Choose a Title For Your Novel

On this week’s episode, Zach and J. flip the script on their Choose Your News segment, putting J. in the driver’s seat and having him read headlines to Zach. And in the main topic, they go over their favorite productivity tools.Thanks to our newest Patron: Chad Lutzke, Philip Harris, Kevin G. Summers, Leenie BrownGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.thecareerauthor.com News Links:The Skull and Bones of YouTube https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/authors-can-take-advantage-of-piracy-via-youtube5X the Fire and Fury http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/13/media/a-higher-loyalty-publisher-book-sales/index.htmlAI – Amazon Internet https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17249090/amazon-internet-web-browser-app-android-indiaAmazon vs. Comic Book Man https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/76598-comics-retailers-are-optimistic-despite-market-changes-sales-declines.html Interesting but not newsworthy: https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/04/red-hot-chili-peppers-bassist-flea-is-publishing-his-memoir-this-fall/ Our Favorite Tools:Slack - http://www.slack.comGoogle Drive - http://drive.google.comJ.'s free Google Calendar and Gmail guide - http://theauthorcopilot.com/calendarScrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/Bookfunnel - http://www.bookfunnel.comVellum - http://www.vellum.pubDraft2Digital Formatting -  https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/draft2digital-introduces-professional-quality-ebook-templates/Dragon Dictate - https://www.nuance.com/dragon.htmlGrammarly - http://www.grammarly.comZach’s Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/2JVWvH7Zach’s Ergonomic Keyboard - https://amzn.to/2Hc1QZbZach’s Ergonomic Mouse - https://amzn.to/2Ha1ZfCZach’s iPad Keyboard Case - https://amzn.to/2H9ZwWvZach’s Laptop Cart - https://amzn.to/2qJ0nClOther Links:The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield - http://books2read.com/u/4NRKg6Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts by Ryan Holiday - http://boo

On this week’s episode, Zach and J. flip the script on their Choose Your News segment, putting J. in the driver’s seat and having him read headlines to Zach. And in the main topic, they go over their favorite productivity tools.Thanks to our newest Patron: Chad Lutzke, Philip Harris, Kevin G. Summers, Leenie BrownGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thecareerauthor.com</a> News Links:The Skull and Bones of YouTube<a href="https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/authors-can-take-advantage-of-piracy-via-youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/authors-can-take-advantage-of-piracy-via-youtube</a>5X the Fire and Fury<a href="http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/13/media/a-higher-loyalty-publisher-book-sales/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/13/media/a-higher-loyalty-publisher-book-sales/index.html</a>AI – Amazon Internet<a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17249090/amazon-internet-web-browser-app-android-india" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17249090/amazon-internet-web-browser-app-android-india</a>Amazon vs. Comic Book Man<a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/76598-comics-retailers-are-optimistic-despite-market-changes-sales-declines.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/76598-comics-retailers-are-optimistic-despite-market-changes-sales-declines.html</a> Interesting but not newsworthy:<a href="https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/04/red-hot-chili-peppers-bassist-flea-is-publishing-his-memoir-this-fall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/04/red-hot-chili-peppers-bassist-flea-is-publishing-his-memoir-this-fall/</a> Our Favorite Tools:Slack - <a href="http://www.slack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.slack.com</a>Google Drive - <a href="http://drive.google.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://drive.google.com</a>J.'s free Google Calendar and Gmail guide - <a href="http://theauthorcopilot.com/calendar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theauthorcopilot.com/calendar</a>Scrivener - <a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.literatureandlatte.com/</a>Bookfunnel - <a href="http://www.bookfunnel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bookfunnel.com</a>Vellum - <a href="http://www.vellum.pub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vellum.pub</a>Draft2Digital Formatting - <a href="https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/draft2digital-introduces-professional-quality-ebook-templates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/draft2digital-introduces-professional-quality-ebook-templates/</a>Dragon Dictate - <a href="https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html</a>Grammarly - <a href="http://www.grammarly.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.grammarly.com</a>Zach’s Noise Canceling Headphones - <a href="https://amzn.to/2JVWvH7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2JVWvH7</a>Zach’s Ergonomic Keyboard - <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hc1QZb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2Hc1QZb</a>Zach’s Ergonomic Mouse - <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ha1ZfC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2Ha1ZfC</a>Zach’s iPad Keyboard Case - <a href="https://amzn.to/2H9ZwWv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2H9ZwWv</a>Zach’s Laptop Cart - <a href="https://amzn.to/2qJ0nCl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2qJ0nCl</a>Other Links:The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield - <a href="http://books2read.com/u/4NRKg6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://books2read.com/u/4NRKg6</a>Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work That Lasts by Ryan Holiday - <a href="http://books2read.com/u/3yZq1Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://boo</a>

Our Favorite Tools

It’s getting hard to find an audience these days so leveraging multi-author box sets and anthologies might be one solution.In this episode, you’ll discover:The ways you can reach new audiences with:Multi-author box setsAnthologiesThings to consider when going to market:DistributionMarketingPromotionRevenue ManagementPricingAlso, learn how you can use text-to-speech software to improve your revisions.Thanks to all our Patrons!Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - http://zachbohannon.com/mentoringGreat Writers Share (new podcast from Dan Willcocks)iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-writers-share-with-daniel-willcocks/id1473869415 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wEc74LNYVauDG3v02tUPH?si=x2vs-mCMTmS_cw9NL6-WGQ Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/greatwritersshare RSS: https://rss.acast.com/greatwritersshare Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greatwritersshare The August Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s getting hard to find an audience these days so leveraging multi-author box sets and anthologies might be one solution.In this episode, you’ll discover:The ways you can reach new audiences with:<ul><li>Multi-author box sets</li><li>Anthologies</li></ul> Things to consider when going to market:<ul><li>Distribution</li><li>Marketing</li><li>Promotion</li><li>Revenue Management</li><li>Pricing</li></ul> Also, learn how you can use text-to-speech software to improve your revisions.Thanks to all our Patrons!Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:Zach’s new 1-on-1 mentoring service - <a href="http://zachbohannon.com/mentoring" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://zachbohannon.com/mentoring</a>Great Writers Share (new podcast from Dan Willcocks)<ul><li>iTunes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-writers-share-with-daniel-willcocks/id1473869415" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/great-writers-share-with-daniel-willcocks/id1473869415</a> </li><li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wEc74LNYVauDG3v02tUPH?si=x2vs-mCMTmS_cw9NL6-WGQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/1wEc74LNYVauDG3v02tUPH?si=x2vs-mCMTmS_cw9NL6-WGQ</a> </li><li>Acast: <a href="https://play.acast.com/s/greatwritersshare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.acast.com/s/greatwritersshare</a> </li><li>RSS: <a href="https://rss.acast.com/greatwritersshare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rss.acast.com/greatwritersshare</a> </li><li>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/greatwritersshare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/greatwritersshare</a> </li></ul> The August Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a> Story Levels - <a href="http://www.storylevels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.storylevels.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Finding an Audience with Anthologies and Box Sets

While we’d all love to sell books directly to our readers, there are still some hurdles to overcome with direct sales. Zach and J. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of selling direct along with some ideas on how and where you can begin.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Peter Dudley, Kirsten Harrell, Jesse ReadGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Reedsy Discover (use THECAREERAUTHOR discount code and save $10) - https://reedsy.com/discoveryTake our first annual listener survey by April 30th and be entered to win a stack of books on writing and craft. - https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/The April Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xgStory Levels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While we’d all love to sell books directly to our readers, there are still some hurdles to overcome with direct sales. Zach and J. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of selling direct along with some ideas on how and where you can begin.Thanks to our newest Patrons: Peter Dudley, Kirsten Harrell, Jesse ReadGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:Reedsy Discover (use THECAREERAUTHOR discount code and save $10) - <a href="https://reedsy.com/discovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reedsy.com/discovery</a>Take our first annual listener survey by April 30th and be entered to win a stack of books on writing and craft. - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/survey/</a>The April Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a>Story Levels - <a href="http://www.storylevels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.storylevels.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing How and When to Sell Direct

Josh Malerman

On this special episode of The Carer Author Podcast, J. and Zach sit down with Josh Malerman, bestselling author of the post-apocalyptic thriller, Bird Box. Josh talks about the process of getting his book adapted into a Netflix original movie starring Sandra Bullock, as well as talks about screenwriting and gives tips to aspiring authors. Oh, and there are plenty of laughs in this one, too!Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorLet J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at https://theauthorlife.com/editing/Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at https://theauthorlife.com/zachLinks:Get the book Bird Box by Josh Malerman - https://books2read.com/birdboxWatch the movie Bird Box on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80196789The Horror Writers Podcast Episode #58: Bird Box with Josh Malerman - http://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-58-bird-box-with-josh-malermanJosh Malerman - http://www.joshmalerman.comKDP Rocket - https://kindlepreneur.samcart.com/referral/IWu0V6R9/G44ZwkKgsNCROrEWThe Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xgPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comRock Apocalypse 2019 - http://www.rockapoc.comSell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this special episode of The Carer Author Podcast, J. and Zach sit down with Josh Malerman, bestselling author of the post-apocalyptic thriller, Bird Box. Josh talks about the process of getting his book adapted into a Netflix original movie starring Sandra Bullock, as well as talks about screenwriting and gives tips to aspiring authors. Oh, and there are plenty of laughs in this one, too!Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Let J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/editing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/editing/</a>Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/zach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/zach</a>Links:Get the book Bird Box by Josh Malerman - <a href="https://books2read.com/birdbox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/birdbox</a>Watch the movie Bird Box on Netflix - <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80196789" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/80196789</a>The Horror Writers Podcast Episode #58: Bird Box with Josh Malerman - <a href="http://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-58-bird-box-with-josh-malerman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-58-bird-box-with-josh-malerman</a>Josh Malerman - <a href="http://www.joshmalerman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.joshmalerman.com</a>KDP Rocket - <a href="https://kindlepreneur.samcart.com/referral/IWu0V6R9/G44ZwkKgsNCROrEW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://kindlepreneur.samcart.com/referral/IWu0V6R9/G44ZwkKgsNCROrEW</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a>Patreon - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Rock Apocalypse 2019 - <a href="http://www.rockapoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rockapoc.com</a>Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

From Book to Film With Bird Box Author Josh Malerman

Receiving Feedback and CriticismAuthors thrive on sharing their creations with the world. But by putting your work out there, you open yourself up to feedback and criticism, whether fair or unfair.It can be difficult to navigate how to handle feedback, especially the negative kind. Your editor thinks that your character’s actions aren’t consistent with their personality. A beta reader didn’t like the ending of your upcoming novel. Someone left a nasty one-star review on your book. A passionate reader emails you and pleads with you not to kill their favorite character.What feedback do you take to heart, and what do you ignore? And how do you know you aren’t messing up your story? Join us today as we discuss how we handle feedback and criticism.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why an editor’s feedback is importantHow to get the most out of your beta readersWhen it’s valuable to listen to reader feedbackBrian McDonald’s view on receiving feedbackWhy it’s important to know your ending before writing your storyAlso, learn about a free app that tracks how you sleep.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: How do you handle feedback and criticism?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Sleep Score App - https://www.sleepscore.com/sleepscore-app/The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

<h2>Receiving Feedback and Criticism</h2> Authors thrive on sharing their creations with the world. But by putting your work out there, you open yourself up to feedback and criticism, whether fair or unfair.It can be difficult to navigate how to handle feedback, especially the negative kind. Your editor thinks that your character’s actions aren’t consistent with their personality. A beta reader didn’t like the ending of your upcoming novel. Someone left a nasty one-star review on your book. A passionate reader emails you and pleads with you not to kill their favorite character.What feedback do you take to heart, and what do you ignore? And how do you know you aren’t messing up your story? Join us today as we discuss how we handle feedback and criticism.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why an editor’s feedback is important</li><li>How to get the most out of your beta readers</li><li>When it’s valuable to listen to reader feedback</li><li>Brian McDonald’s view on receiving feedback</li><li>Why it’s important to know your ending before writing your story</li></ul> Also, learn about a free app that tracks how you sleep.Send us your ways and hacks - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/</a> Leave us a comment: How do you handle feedback and criticism?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - <a href="https://writinglife.kobobooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://writinglife.kobobooks.com</a> Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a> <h2>Links:</h2> Sleep Score App - <a href="https://www.sleepscore.com/sleepscore-app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sleepscore.com/sleepscore-app/</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor</a>Three Story Method - <a href="http://threestorymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://threestorymethod.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Receiving Feedback and Criticism

There isn’t one process that works for everyone. There isn’t a formula. Zach and J. tackle some of the most commonly heard piece of advice and then take them to task.Thanks to all of our newest Patrons: Chris WildeGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:2020 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ The May Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg Story Levels - http://www.storylevels.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There isn’t one process that works for everyone. There isn’t a formula. Zach and J. tackle some of the most commonly heard piece of advice and then take them to task.Thanks to all of our newest Patrons: Chris WildeGet exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Want to work with us? Get the details at <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/services/</a>Links:2020 Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> The May Giveaway is up now! - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>The Career Author YouTube Channel - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIYVcr1UdWgSvYpb3Ol3xg</a> Story Levels - <a href="http://www.storylevels.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.storylevels.com</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Events - <a href="https://thecareerauthor.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thecareerauthor.com/events/</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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J. and Zach have been working on a lot of stuff behind the scenes. On this episode, they make some announcements on some of the big things they have planned for authors and listeners of The Career Author, as well as for the readers of their fiction.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorThanks to our newest Patrons: Dareni Wellman, Mark Leslie LefebvreLet J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at https://theauthorlife.com/editing/Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at https://theauthorlife.com/zachLinks:Rock Apocalypse 2019 - http://www.rockapoc.comThe Career Author - http://www.thecareerauthor.comPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comSell More Book Show Summit 2019 - http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summitThe Dip by Seth Godin - http://books2read.com/u/38rK9Z See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. and Zach have been working on a lot of stuff behind the scenes. On this episode, they make some announcements on some of the big things they have planned for authors and listeners of The Career Author, as well as for the readers of their fiction.Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Thanks to our newest Patrons: Dareni Wellman, Mark Leslie LefebvreLet J. check the first chapter of your book and help make it stronger for your reader! Check out the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/editing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/editing/</a>Want to have Zach analyze your book’s Amazon product page? Get the details at <a href="https://theauthorlife.com/zach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theauthorlife.com/zach</a>Links:Rock Apocalypse 2019 - <a href="http://www.rockapoc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rockapoc.com</a>The Career Author - <a href="http://www.thecareerauthor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thecareerauthor.com</a>Patreon - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor</a>Molten Universe Media - <a href="http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com</a>Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 - <a href="http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit</a>The Dip by Seth Godin - <a href="http://books2read.com/u/38rK9Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://books2read.com/u/38rK9Z</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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