Self-Published Success

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Jeff Bezos started Amazon as an online bookstore, so of course we're a little biased in his favor. But this quote of his really got us going. And it made us think of some advice authors can use to reduce stress. The quote? "One important thing to note about stress is that stress primarily comes from not taking action over something that you can have some control over." Let's dive in to how we can apply this to writing, to business, and to life. - - - Ready to start that stress-free authorship journey? Visit www.VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources for your FREE guides.

NewChristopher Glatis is an award-winning filmmaker, a lifelong seeker, and the author of When Your Mind Screams: Finding Peace and Confidence in the Midst of Anxiety. After being diagnosed with anxiety disorder in college, he became determined to overcome what he initially thought was a weakness. He shares his story through his book, his films, and is here today to show you, the author, how your biggest weakness can become your greatest teacher. - - - Follow Chris and all his writing and filmmaking efforts on his website, https://www.christopherglatis.com/ And buy his book, When Your Mind Screams, on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Nre7gD - - - Ready to get started with your own book project? Visit www.VisionaryLiterary/com/Resources to get started (FREE!) today.

It's the dream, right? You walk into a bookstore and see your book sitting on one of those first few shelves. For most authors, those dreams get crushed by the odds stacked against them. But if you're one of those authors who is ready to do the work required to see your book in a bookstore, that dream can become a reality. Here are some tips on how to make that happen. - - - Want to see your book on a retail bookshelf but haven't yet written it? Visit www.visionaryliterary.com/resources to see our library of FREE resources.

Reginald James hosts the Sprint Hard, Iterate Fast Podcast. He is also a startup founder, The Lifestyle Tech Career Coach, and CEO of Beaker & Flint, a digital product resource consultancy based in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, he is the author of The Resilient ScaleUp. After learning business scaling practices the hard way, he's finally found a roadmap for scaling success, and he wants to share it with the world. In this episode, he does just that. - - - Get your copy of The Resilient ScaleUp here: https://amzn.to/3N0swPo Ready to write your own book? Get the free comprehensive guide at www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

Fear holds too many people back from pursuing their dreams. You've taken a leap of faith to start your business or brand. Don't stop there. Take the leap of faith to publish that book, too. And kick fear's a$$. - - Don't let price be the fear that holds you back. We have free resources so you can overcome that. Visit www.visionaryliterary.com/resources to gain access to those free resources.

Start selling your book today… before it’s even written. Access the FREE course here. - - - Brock Swinson interviewed Ethan Hawke, Whitney Cummings, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judd Apatow, and dozens of other A-listers. The contents of these interviews are in his new book, Ink By the Barrel, which he is giving away for free. When he’s not plucking celebrities out of the big screen and having one-on-one conversations with them, Brock Swinson is also a writing coach and a podcast host. In this episode, he shares amazing insight into screenwriting, writing partners, and why he chose to self-publish his book… even when he has some serious connections in the literary space. - - - Visit www.Brockswinson.com for free audiobook AND digital copy of Ink By the Barrel. Want to hear his amazing interviews? Listen to the Creative Principles podcast — available anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also visit www.daredevilsociety.com to get a free glimpse into his new documentary project.

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, The Farrelly Brothers, Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, …and dozens (if not hundreds) of other writing partnerships have created memorable stories, both through cinema and books. These weren’t one-time, co-authored pieces. These duos created lifelong writing partnerships and published multiple titles together. And you can, too. In this episode, we discuss the 5 main benefits of having a writing partner. - - - Know the perfect writing partner? Great. Grab them and then download your free roadmap to authorship here: www.visionaryliterary.com/freebook

Want to be our next guest? First, you need to be an author. Get started for free today: www.VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources to get started for FREE. - - - Welcome to Self-Published Success, the podcast where we uncover the strategies and insights behind the triumphs of self-published authors. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Shawn Shewchuk, The #1 Results Coach and renowned Productivity Speaker. With his extensive media presence and two bestselling books, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Discover the incredible potential a book holds for business owners as Shawn Shewchuk shares invaluable wisdom on leveraging your book to generate high-quality leads, ultimately adding a million dollars to your bottom line. - - - Follow Shawn on his website: https://changeyourresults.com/ And get his books here: https://highproductivitystore.com/collections/all

Don’t be a deer in headlights. When someone asks you about your book, you need to be ready. These 6 steps will help you to do so. The confidence you have will lead to more sales, greater exposure, and greater secondary revenues. - - - Get more free insight for your authorship journey here: www/VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources

Bonnie Mauldin is a top marketing consultant, a speaker, a podcast host, and the author of "Harmonic Messaging" (among other titles). Her motto, "from the bottom to the top," — which also happens to be the title of her podcast — helps businesses succeed by using proven sales, marketing, and productivity tactics to their advantage. Today, she's here to discuss how you, the author, can succeed in marketing your book and your brand. - - - Bonnie's newest book, Harmonic Messaging, can be found here. You can find more incredible insight from Bonnie's podcast, From the Bottom to the Top, here. Bonnie is also available to work with authors at www.BonnieMauldin.com

Check out more free resources at www.VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources - - - In this episode of Self-Published Success, we'll be talking about the importance of promoting your book. We'll discuss why marketing and promotion are so important, and we'll share some tips on how to get started. We all know that writing a book is hard work. But what many people don't realize is that promoting your book can be just as hard, if not harder. After all, you're not just competing with other books in your genre. You're also competing with all the other forms of entertainment that people have access to. That's why it's so important to put in the time and effort to promote your book. You need to let people know that your book exists, and you need to make them want to read it. Promoting your book can be a lot of work, but it's worth it. If you can get people interested in your book, you'll be well on your way to self-published success.

We authors all want to make a good living from our work. But in such a competitive environment, how do we do it? Harry Spaight managed to stand out in a highly competitive industry during his sales career, and he put everything he learned into his new book. Through his book, Selling with Dignity, he helps us understand how we can find success with our work, too. - - - 12:10 - Why trying to help 1 person will produce better results than looking to help 1 million 15:35 - Why comparison robs you of joy 18:00 - Why you need to “build in public” 21:25 - How to get better at sales (by selling with dignity) - - - Connect with Harry at HarryChat.com Find his book, Selling with Dignity here: https://amzn.to/3LQRoZo

Niches lead to riches, right? They sure do. But we authors spend too much time trying to write in a way that helps every reader who will ever pick up the book. Here's why you shouldn't...

From high school drop-out to MIT grad, Penguin-published author, award-winning speaker, and Founder of SAGA Leadership Institute, our guest today is no stranger to achievements on his own terms. One of those achievements is publishing an experimental book, Unleash Your Potential, written by A.I. (ChatGPT specifically). - - - 07: 28 — “It’s one thing to have an opinion (because everybody has an opinion), but it’s another to go through the grueling process of becoming an author.” 11:44 — “(With the traditional publishing process), you’re looking at a year and a half or two years — and Artificial Intelligence isn’t waiting.” 21:08 — “I see (A.I.) as a tool, and I think we should treat it as a tool.” 24:35 — “As a research tool, A.I. can save you months of time.” - - - Read his ChatGPT book here: https://amzn.to/44p24qW And follow Don and his critical teachings on his website: https://www.sagaleadership.com/

There is one question 99 percent of prospective authors ask: "If this is my first book, how will I find readers?" Book marketing can sound scary, but it doesn't have to be. With the perfect mixture paid marketing and organic marketing strategies, your book can reach waves of new readers. Let's explore how... - - - Don't forget to explore our FREE resources: www.VisionaryLiterary.com/Resources

There are a million different writing and editing software tools on the market. But what about the all-important structuring and outlining part of writing? Why isn’t there software to help there? There is. Our guest today, Cameron Sutter, created Plottr and he’s here to tell us why he did so, and how you can benefit from his creation. - - - Get started with your FREE Plottr trial today: https://plottr.com/ And join nearly 7,000 other writers in Plottr’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plottr

A recent Alliance of Independent Authors survey found that self-published authors now earn more than traditionally published authors. Surprising? Or did we see this coming? (Mentioned article here: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/incomesurvey)

Work when you want, how you want, and where you want, without struggling financially. That’s the goal, isn’t it? Sure is. And our guest this week, Jeff Kikel, knows this. He is a speaker, 6-time author, and the Founder of The Freedom Day Method, where he helps clients to plan their exits from their professional careers to enjoy a life of freedom. Want to know how to live the life you’ve always dreamed of? Listen in. - - - Want more of everything Jeff has to offer? Follow him here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomNationChannel Website: https://jeffkikel.com/ Podcast: www.TheFreedomNationPodcast.com

"What's the standard page count for a (insert category) book?" Head this before? If you're a writer, you have. But did you know the reason behind this question? Or why it is no longer relevant? Listen in to find out why.