הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Indie Author (2024)

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Indie Author Showcase -Authors helping authors at Wondercon 41:32

6d ago41:32

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Join us on the Indie Author Showcase podcast as we dive into the riveting world of literature with a review of "It's Alive" by Julian David Stone. Delve into the intricacies of this thrilling narrative and discover what makes it a must-read for fans of the genre. But that's not all! We also share our firsthand experiences attending Wondercon this y…

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Indie Author Showcase -YA and Trade Show Horrors 42:32

13d ago42:32

42:32

We review Aether Bound by Megan Haskell, discuss what we learned when preparing for our first YA horror novel, and share some horror stories from some of the trade shows we've attended.על ידי Spectral Ink Productions

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Indie Author Showcase - getting canceled the first day! 42:39

21d ago42:39

42:39

In our premiere episode, we delve into 'As Seen On TV' by John Wayne Comunale, a thrilling start to our book reviews. Plus, we tackle the complexities of creating authentic LGBTQ characters in our writing.על ידי Spectral Ink Productions

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Episode 65: Talking Tropes and Building Better Stories 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

Tropes are a storytelling convention that help us let readers know what to expect from our books. Learn how to use them, combine them, and twist them to make your stories fresh!

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Episode 64: Marketing Focus - Understanding Comps 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Why do you need to understand comps as an author? Because you can't market a book without understanding the market. This episode of Story Strategy focuses on helping indie authors figure out how to market their books based on identifying where they fit with other books in the market.

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Episode 63: What the Heck is Deep Point of View? 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

The Story Strategy podcast is back, and in this episode, we explore Deep POV - a fiction writing technique that eliminates the narrator and pulls readers directly into the emotion and action of your story. Want to learn how to do it? Practical tips and examples are inside!

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Your Authorpreneur Mindset 41:12

1y ago41:12

41:12

As an indie author, you are also an entrepreneur. If you haven’t been in business before, you need a different mindset to be successful. In this episode, I talk about the Authorpreneur Mindset, which ones you need to look at and some ideas on how to change them. Learn more about Book Doula Coaching and getting help writing your book. Book: Tapping …

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Using Online Entrepreneur Principles in Your Author Business 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

As an indie author, you are also an entrepreneur. You are an authorpreneur! Learning the principles and practices common to online entrepreneurs can help your author business to succeed. In this episode, I talk about several of these principles you can apply to your author business. Support the show Additional show notes and transcripts are on my w…

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Do I Need a Publisher’s Imprint for my Self-Publishing Company? 21:06

1y ago21:06

21:06

I recently heard an indie author ask about publishing imprints, and if they needed one for their self-publishing. The easy answer is yes. The more involved answer is what you use and how many you have depends on what you write. In this episode, I explain what an imprint is and why you should have one. Your imprint is part of your branding. I includ…

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Using Your Intellectual Property (IP) to its Fullest 18:40

1y ago18:40

18:40

Episode 17 As a writer, your creative output is valuable! Your intellectual property (or IP) can be a source for multiple streams of revenue. You need to protect and control your IP. Are you protecting yours? Discover ways you can in this episode. Download your free IP Asset Inventory Excel worksheet template. Support the show Additional show notes…

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Wide vs Select—Which Should You Choose? 28:15

1y ago28:15

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Episode 16 In this episode, I explore the choice for your ebooks between going wide and enrolling in Kindle Select (aka Kindle Unlimited). There are pros and cons for each decision. The one you ultimately decide to do needs to be the best for you, your books, and your business goals. 0:00 This week’s episode 0:53 Welcome to the Podcast 1:56 What do…

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Using Human Design Authority in Your Writing 33:06

1y ago33:06

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In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite obsessions, Human Design! This system helps us understand ourselves and others. In addition, it can help us in our author business, as well as in our daily lives. In this episode, you’ll learn how you can use your Human Design authority in choosing your next project or book idea to write, or to make …

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Do You Know What You Own and Owe in Your Author Business? 14:44

1y ago14:44

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Episode 14 This is the fourth, and last, episode in our Financial Basics for Authors series. In this episode, I talk about knowing what your business owns, what it owes to others, and your owner equity. This information is shown on your balance sheet. Download a sample financial statement (both the Income Statement and Balance Sheet) to look at whi…

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Money-In; Money-Out - Where does it go? 21:05

1y ago21:05

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Episode 13: This is the third episode in our Financial Basics for Authors series. In this episode, I talk about tracking your money coming-in and going out. This is shown on your income statement, also called your profit and loss. Download a sample financial statement (both the Income Statement and Balance Sheet) to look at while I walk you through…

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Cash? Accrual? What the heck? 21:28

1y ago21:28

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Episode 12: This is the second episode in our Financial Basics for Authors series. In this episode, I talk about the two different ways used to account for your business activity: Cash basis or accrual basis. I explain what each one is, and which one is best for an indie author’s business. 0:00 Intro to this week’s episode 0:32 Welcome to the Podca…

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Tracking Your Money 24:30

1y ago24:30

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In this episode, I start our Financial Basics for Authors series, sharing with you the basics you need to understand your financial statements and accounting records. In today’s episode I talk about why you need to track your money and what records you need to keep. Show Notes: Free Resource: Download an Excel spreadsheet for a simple cash-basis ac…

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How Sales Tax works for Authors 23:55

1y ago23:55

23:55

In this episode, I talk about dealing with sales tax and such issues as when you need to collect it. This is a general discussion as each state has its own rules. This info only apply to the US, and is not tax advice. It is for educational purposes only, so you have a better knowledge of what to talk to with your financial accountant. Show Notes: R…

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What are EINs and 1099s? 14:16

1y ago14:16

14:16

Recently I’ve seen many questions about EINs in the Facebook groups I’m in. In this episode, I talk about what is an EIN and why you would use one, even if your publishing company is setup as a DBA. I also cover what 1099s are and if you need to issue any to your vendors. This info only apply to the US, and is not tax advice. Free Resource: Instruc…

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The Great ISBN Debate 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

There’s a huge debate in the indie publishing community about ISBNs. Should you use a free one or buy your own? In this episode, I talk about what ISBNs are and what they are used for. I share why I think it’s important to purchase or obtain your own ISBNs for your books. To get links to buy or obtain ISBNs in US, UK, Australia, or Canada, PLUS lot…

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Building Your Product Ladder for Your Author Business 11:29

1+ y ago11:29

11:29

In this episode, I talk about the three tiers in your product ladder, and why they are important for your authorpreneur business. Some people call a product ladder a marketing funnel. Yes, even fiction authors can create a product ladder for your readers to move through your books and other products. I share some ideas for each tier for both fictio…

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Creating Multiple Streams of Income in Your Author Business 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

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In this episode, I talk about the importance of having multiple streams of revenue. I share ideas for both fiction and nonfiction authors of what you can do with your valuable intellectual property to add more streams of income to your authorpreneur business. Resource Links: Micro Coaching Business Development VIP Support the show Additional show n…

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Biz Tip #05: Write a Mission Statement 3:12

1+ y ago3:12

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Indie Author Biz Tips Short episodes with quick tips for your author business, really any business. Biz Tip #05: Write a Mission Statement In almost every book and course on business principles and starting your business, they talk about the importance of writing a mission statement. Almost every big business has one for good reason. You need one f…

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Traditional, Indie, or Hybrid? Which should you choose? 43:40

1+ y ago43:40

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Welcome to this week’s episode of the Indie Author Biz Guide podcast. In this episode, I talk about the three business models currently within the publishing industry. I share the pros and cons for going the traditional route, self-publishing, or hybrid to help you decide what model is right for you and your author business. Resource Links: Micro C…

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Biz Tip #04: Use Your Own ISBNs 4:05

1+ y ago4:05

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Indie Author Biz Tips Short episodes with quick tips for your author business, really any business. Biz Tip #04: Use Your Own ISBN Being an Indie Author and Publisher means taking control of your intellectual property. Part of this is using your own ISBN, which identifies the publisher, NOT the author. To learn more about how to treat your writing …

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Author Business Success Top 10 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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In this episode, I share with you my top 10 things you need to set your author business up for success. Not all these items have to do with numbers, some are your mindset. Our mindset is as important to our success as knowing our numbers or creating a great book. After working with small businesses over many years, these are my top 10 items which I…

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Biz Tip #03: Separate Your Space for Writing and Business 4:53

1+ y ago4:53

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Indie Author Biz Tips Short episodes with quick tips for your author business, really any business. Biz Tip #03: Separate Your Space for Writing and Business Finding and dedicating a space just for our writing and creative work can affect our mindset. We may need a space for our creative work and one for our business tasks. Support the show Additio…

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The Three Pillars of Business 30:18

1+ y ago30:18

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In this episode, I talk about the 3 pillars, or legs, of business and why you need them to have a successful author business. If any one of these pillars are weak, or nonexistent, then your business will be wobbly and not as successful as you want it to be. Listen to the end for a free resource you can download to help you in your Indie author busi…

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Biz Tip #02: Separate Your Business and Personal Checking accounts 3:13

1+ y ago3:13

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Indie Author Biz Tips Short episodes with quick tips for your author business, really any business. Biz Tip #02: Separate Your Business and Personal Checking accounts When you separate your business and personal accounts it makes finding the data you need about your business easier, not to mention doing your taxes. It also feeds into your mindset. …

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What Type of Business Should You Choose? 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

In this episode, I talk about writing as a business. Did you know you created a business when you published your book? I talk about the 4 different types of businesses available you can use and how they differ. I also talk about how you get paid from each type. Please note, this information is NOT legal or accounting advice. This is for educational…

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Biz Tip #01: Treat Your Writing as a Business 2:52

1+ y ago2:52

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Indie Author Biz Tips Short episodes with quick tips for your author business, really any business. Biz Tip #01: Treat Your Writing as a Business Many times authors are only concerned with writing and publishing their story or book. They don’t think about the ramifications of selling their book. Guess what you’re in business! Support the show Addit…

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Introduction to the Indie Author Biz Guide Podcast 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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E01: In this first episode, I share with you a bit about me, my background, and why I’m doing this podcast. Hi! I’m Tora Moon, genre-bending fantasy author and indie author business consultant. I’d like to introduce myself, share some of my background of why I’m qualified to guide you through the indie publishing business. I also share why I’m doin…

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Indie Author Biz Guide Podcast Trailer 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

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If you are an author, who is or wants to self-publish, and wants to know how to run their business better, this podcast is for you! Join us weekly as we talk about the business of self-publishing, or as I prefer to call it, indie publishing. Support the show Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast Le…

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Making Readers Care with Melanie Harlow 58:08

2y ago58:08

58:08

Join story coaches Dawn and Nancy as we talk with bestselling author Melanie Harlow about how she pulls readers into her characters and builds stories that make them care. Melanie is an expert at developing relatable heroines that we want as our best friends and heroes that are often called book boyfriends by her fans. *This episode was originally …

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Build a Book Blurb that Sells Your Book 50:55

2y ago50:55

50:55

We're rebooting last year's popular blurb episode! Listen as Nancy and Dawn discuss what makes a blurb that sells books -- and how exactly to structure your blurb. Not sure what to include? This episode is for you. At the end, Nancy and Dawn take a listener blurb live and help make it better. Want more help with blurbs? We're launching our first ev…

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Mini-Story Coaching Chat with Author Daniela Romero 25:55

2y ago25:55

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Learn more about how story coaching works and find out if it's right for you. In this episode, you'll hear story coaches Nancy and Dawn help author Daniela Romero recover her excitement about a story she'd felt stuck on. You'll learn about Daniela's unique writing process, and learn strategies to improve the way you work through your own story prob…

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Story Strategy 60: Mini Episode - Live Coaching Session with Author Rae Fields 23:57

2y ago23:57

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Wonder what story coaches do? Hear Dawn and Nancy work through some story issues with new author Rae Fields as she plots out her first three books. We'll help her solidify her crisis, understand how internal conflicts drive her story forward, and how parallelism can pull story elements together.

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Live Story Coaching with authors Aria Wyatt and Erin A. King 47:42

2y ago47:42

47:42

Curious about story coaching? Wondering if a quick call with Dawn or Nancy might actually give you what you need to write a better story, tighten your conflict, or build layers of tension into your plot? This episode is for you! Dawn and Nancy chat with two real authors who volunteered to do mini coaching sessions for the show! Meet Erin A. King an…

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Story Strategy 58: Building Story from Character 43:25

2y ago43:25

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Last time we talked about how to build a story if you've got a plot in mind. Today we're exploring working from character first. Most writers identify with one strategy over the other, and many use a combination of the two. Which type of writer are you?

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Story Strategy Episode 57: Writing Stories, Starting from Plot 40:02

2y ago40:02

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Maybe you've got a great idea but you're not quite sure how that idea turns into a full-fledged story. Or maybe you know part of your plot but aren't sure what's missing to get it all the way to a bestselling book. This episode is for you. Story coaches Dawn Alexander and Nancy Smay talk through the process of turning a kernel of an idea into a sto…

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Story Strategy - Episode 56 - Story Structure 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

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You've got your idea and you're ready to write. Or are you? How should you begin? Do you outline? Do you just get going and hope for the best? Story coaches Dawn and Nancy help you get off the ground with actionable advice you can put to use today.

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Story Strategy 55: How to Begin... 41:29

2+ y ago41:29

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Have you always wanted to write a book? Is this your year to do it? Story coaches Dawn and Nancy talk about the multiple ways a new writer can take their idea and turn it into something wonderful -- a story. Even experienced authors might find tips about how to generate and test ideas. Join us to explore - how to begin!…

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Episode 6 (reboot) - Busting Writing Myths with Becca Syme 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

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Clifton Strengths coach, writer, and writing coach to thousands of writers, Becca Syme, joins Dawn and Nancy to discuss common "wisdom" shared in the writing community. Is it critical that you write every day? Should you be rapid releasing to stay on top? Are Facebook ads absolutely necessary for success? Listen as Becca Syme uses data to examine w…

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Story Strategy Episode 54 - Finding Your Readers 34:16

2+ y ago34:16

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Do you know who your reader is? Or are you writing books and sending them out into the world, hoping for the best? Learn tips and tricks for figuring out exactly who your audience is or will be as Dawn and Nancy from Evident Ink offer insights gleaned from NYT and USA Today bestselling clients.

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Story Strategy Episode 53: Co-Writing with Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart 43:45

3y ago43:45

43:45

We'll chat with USA Today Bestselling Authors Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart about their latest co-writing project, the Digital Dating series. They'll offer some hard-learned lessons and advice for how other authors might set up a co-writing project.

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Story Strategy Live Episode 41: Real Love Stories to Fuel your Romance 45:40

3y ago45:40

45:40

Looking for an idea for your romance novel? Look no further. Dawn, Nancy, and several best-selling romance authors share their real-life love stories and make book recommendations to get your wheels turning. You'll hear from Melanie Harlow, Claire Kingsley, and more! Don't miss this one!

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IAD Ep27: Balancing writng & life 21:04

4+ y ago21:04

21:04

Can you ever really achieve balance? We like to think it's possible, but understand the path to get there is windy. A lot has changed since our last episode, but we discovered last week that Indie Author Diaries has turned 1, and so we thought an update episode was in order. In this episode, Lisa & Sarah share what they've been doing since the last…

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IAD Ep 26: Getting to know you 27:30

5y ago27:30

27:30

How well do you really know your writing buddies? In this episode Sarah and Lisa interview each and cover the tricky questions, like: if you could join the adventure and live in any book which would it be?, who is your favourite character, and, did you read fairy tales as a kid? And if so, which was your favourite? Their answers might surprise you!…

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IAD Ep 25: Prioritising Writing 11:58

5y ago11:58

11:58

This week, Lisa and Sarah had a choice to make: spend time editing and writing their manuscripts or produce a podcast episode? The answer led to one of the most impressive updates of the year (from Sarah) and this episode (it might not be what you think!:-). There's also the usual musings about writing and life, some theories about writing and life…

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IAD Ep 24: Girlbossing the author stuff 32:34

5y ago32:34

32:34

In this episode Sarah and Lisa chat about the things they've learned about girlbossing their author life:They chat about: team management the importance of a sensible understanding of budget the problem with mates rates the problems that arise when working with friends (and things you can do to minimise problems) the importance of setting a routine…

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IAD Ep 23: Show and tell (and show don't tell) 35:40

5y ago35:40

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This week Sarah and Lisa chat about: their current understanding of 'show don't tell' the (three) different levels of showing and when it's ok to show and tell the books they're currently reading and they give an update on what they've been up to since the last update

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