Ep. 53 Alternative Styles of Publishing with Roxan McDonald
How do you feel about the different publishing options out there? Do you feel confident or intimidated? As writers and creative entrepreneurs, we are told the traditional publishing route is the way to go if you want to be taken seriously in the writing world. Want to be a legitimate author? Go pitch yourself to […]
Ep. 42 10 Reasons Why Writers Need a Mailing List
Hey writers! Are you ready to build an audience without paid advertising, while being authentic and in a place where you can shine? If the answer is YES, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, Lauren talks about email marketing as an alternative to the social media popularity game and shares the top […]
Ep. 40 How to Choose a Cover for Your Book
Having put in hard work to make your book the best it can be, now it’s time to make sure its cover design is attractive and enticing enough to catch your readers’ eyes! This is probably one of the most exciting parts of the publishing process, where focusing on what your ideal reader would look […]
Ep. 39 The Competitive Advantage of Writing for Niche Markets with Casie Vogel of Ulysses Press
On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid are you of niching down in writing?While this seems to be a common fear amongst most writers, there is a competitive advantage about having a niche market regardless of how small your audience is. After all, they say the riches are in the niches! Today on […]
Ep. 38 Writing and Editing a Self-Published Book
While self-publishing is often seen as a lesser form of publishing, thought to be unpolished, and oftentimes not taken seriously, there are always ways to combat that! You don’t need to wait for a traditional publisher to approve that your idea is worthy of being out in the world. Your audience needs your expertise now! […]
Ep. 37 Tenacity and Success In Writing with Suzy Vitello
In previous episodes, we’ve discussed the many parts and routes a writing career can include and take.We’ve talked about writing groups, different ways to make money as a writer, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, and many other topics to help you thrive in your writing career.Today’s episode covers a lot of these topics! Think of it […]
Ep. 36 Finding and Training Beta Readers for Your Book
Finding the right beta readers is key if you’re actually serious about publishing your writing one day. However, it is important to make sure that you not only choose the right beta readers but train them so you can get useful feedback that helps improve your book.Beta readers are a crucial part of the book […]
Ep. 31 Producing Your Own Book with Logan Rená
This episode is hot, you guys! Logan Rena is here today to talk all things empowerment, mindset, and self-efficacy for writers! This talented Mississippi girl is a Certified Life Purpose Coach and speaker who has delivered over 350 talks to colleges, universities, business groups, forums, youth organizations, panels, and associations.She is also the author of […]
Ep. 30 How to Write a Query Letter
A query letter is an introductory letter you send to an agent, telling them about you and your book. It is your opportunity to seduce the person who can help you thrive in your writing career and convince them you are the best person to write your book. But, how do you know if you […]
Ep. 9 The 3 Main Types of Book Publishing Explained
Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of The Business School for Writers Podcast! Are you ready to learn how to publish your book without feeling overwhelmed and confused?We know there are many decisions a writer must make before putting their book out into the world. We also know this can be an intimidating process […]
