#167. Why Marketing Matters From Day One With Lacy Lieffers
“When should I start marketing my book?” This is a question I get asked all the time! Along with other similar questions like, “Do I need to build an email list?” And “What are some effective ways to ...
12 Nov 202444min
#166. Student Spotlight: How Jennifer Sold 5,000+ Copies of Her Debut Novel in 18 Months (Without a Big Social Media Following)
Selling 5,000+ copies of a debut novel in 18 months (without a massive social media following) might seem out of reach to most aspiring authors. But, in fact, it’s not. And our incredible podcast gues...
5 Nov 202447min
#165. How To Interpret Agent Rejections (& What To Do Next)
It’s no secret that one of the biggest roadblocks to getting traditionally published is the dreaded literary agent rejection. But to find the right literary agent for you and your story, you have to...
29 Okt 202418min
#164. Student Spotlight: Why She Ditched Her Agent And Self-Published Her Debut Novel With Stefanie Medrek
Ever wonder what happens when you ditch your agent and decide to self-publish instead? This episode is a must-listen if you're curious about the ins and outs of self-publishing and how it can possibly...
22 Okt 202445min
#163. How To Find & Work With A Book Cover Designer With Zoe Norvell
You finished your book and now you’re looking for a cover designer, but where do you start? Where can you find a good book cover designer? And how much should you expect to pay them for a quality book...
15 Okt 202447min
#162. Book Recs: 5 Books Every Aspiring Writer Needs To Read
One of the questions I get asked by a lot of aspiring authors is, “What books should I read to learn how to start writing a novel?” I get asked this question so often that I decided to turn my answer ...
8 Okt 202423min
#161. Scene Beats: What They Are & Why They Matter
Have you ever Googled things like “how many words should be in a novel?” Or “how many scenes should a novel have?” If so, you’ve probably gotten answers like “80,000 words.” Or “somewherre between 40 ...
1 Okt 202420min
#160. How Tim Grahl Wrote His Best Book Yet In 6 Months
How do you know if you’re actually getting better at writing? In this episode, my guest, Tim Grahl, the CEO of Story Grid and the author of multiple books, both fiction and non-fiction, shares his a...
24 Sep 202446min
