The Rebel Maker | Writing Books, Publishing Books & Turning Books into Profitable Businesses

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. In today’s episode, I have with me my business bestie of 16+ years and one of the bravest people I know, LauraAura. Laura is a vibrant speaker, coach, author-in-the-making, and host of The Gutsy Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast, and all-around visionary. She is an Alignment Coach for driven women, guiding them to learn how to honor their energy and truly listen to what they want instead of what they’ve been taught they should. She’ll be the first person to push you out of your comfort zone and the last to hug you as you head to the next level of your life. And that’s what she brings to the table today. Get ready for an episode that’s real and raw, that goes really deep, really fast, but that also might just get you to finally start prioritizing what you really want and need. In this episode: Resources & Links: I mentioned Kenzie Groh’s episode as the previous episode, but before you go looking for it, I want to let you know that it still hasn’t aired but it’s coming up soon on the podcast. Catch up on Episode 10 Are You Procrastinating? Maybe It's Time to Meet Your Vision-Self with Laura McKenna. Noteworthy quote from this episode: “At this point, I am the only one stopping me. And [...] I work primarily with women, a lot of female entrepreneurs, the #1 thing that stops women from moving forward is themselves.” Connect with LauraAura Instagram: @thatlauraaura Facebook: @thatlauraaura TikTok: @thatlauraaura Podcast: The Gutsy Podcast Website: lauraaura.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. In this episode we are picking up where we left off in the last solo episode and continue talking about traditional book publishing and self-publishing. If you decide that traditional publishing is for you, today I walk you through the first steps to getting a publisher: creating a book proposal and finding an agent. However, if you actually listened to everything and you’re either not ready for a traditional contract and what you want is to write your book, then I’m sharing with you the 4 things I tell my writers. In this episode: Resources & Links: Catch up on Episode 23 Traditional Publishing or Self-Publishing? All You Need To Know To Decide Which One Is Best For You. Email Marti at marti@rebelqueen.co Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Write to where you feel safe. Safe in your body. Safe and the story. By the way, if you are writing something that's triggering, please make sure you have some sort of a support person, make sure you're staying grounded.” Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. I have Karin Freeland with me today and we are talking about going through a midlife awakening, dropping out of corporate to pursue what fulfills you, and self-publishing two books. After over 15 years in the corporate environment, Karin Freeland left to “Grab Life by the Dreams” and become an author and life coach. Today, she is an award-winning author of two books and a certified Life Reinvention Coach focused on helping professional women transform their lives, overcome fears, and achieve their dreams without sacrificing time with family and friends, their health, or self-care. Tune in for a conversation that goes deep really quickly and shows the realness behind reinventing oneself. In this episode: Resources & Links: Check out Karin’s first book The Ins and Outs of My Vagina: A Penetrating Memoir. Go to Karin’s campaign to raise money for the Alliance for Period Supplies here. Check out Karin’s latest book Grab Life by the Dreams. Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Not wanting to seem ungrateful is not reason enough to stay in an unfulfilling situation.” Connect with Karin Freeland Facebook: @KarinFreelandLifeCoaching Instagram: @karinfreeland Podcast: Rock Your Reinvention Website: karinfreeland.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast and welcome to the second solo episode of the podcast. I promised to have more 1:1 conversations with you and I’m delivering. Today we’re going to talk about the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing. There are so many different publishing models out there that it’s hard to decide which one is for you. That’s why today I’m sharing a few things you need to know so you can make an informed decision about how you want to publish your book. In this episode: Resources & Links: Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact. Review The Rebel Maker on Apple Podcasts. Noteworthy quote from this episode: “I am for you. I am for your success. And I am for that which you think is best for you.” Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is one of my best friends, Kate Wilburn, and we are talking about family, healing generational trauma, creating new legacies, finding gratitude, and kickstarting change for others. Kate is a CEO by day and a mompreneur by night. She’s got her hands full running several companies, but nothing compares to the joy of watching her family grow and thrive. Beyond the boardrooms and business deals, her real passion lies in creating a legacy of love and purpose – and she is forever dedicated to making a difference one family at a time. The ripple effects of what Kate is building will be vast and deep. Dive into this episode with us to discover what this change she’s kickstarting is all about. In this episode: Resources & Links: Want AI help with your marketing and sales? Check out this most amazing tool: brainbay.io. Find some free tools, courses, and info about Kate and her teachings at legacydevelopmentgroup.org. Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Every one of us needs that kickstarter, whatever it may be. If the kickstarter is a relationship that we can model ourselves after, it could even be a trauma that happens to us that helps us realize ‘You know what? I don't want to perpetuate this any longer. I need to pivot. I want to stop this cycle. I want to heal my family lineage. I want my children's children to have greater opportunities than what I had. How do I do that?’” Connect with Kate Wilburn Facebook: @katy.wilburn.2 Instagram: @mobbossmom Website: neoscdg.com Email: support@neoscdg.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we’re kicking off Season 2 of the podcast with a solo episode because we need to talk. Amazing guests have joined us in Season 1 and we uncovered a lot about publishing, writing books, making money as an author, finding your voice, selling, and much more. But in this new season, I want to have more 1:1 conversations with you. And we’re starting with the why behind The Rebel Maker Podcast and my own story in the publishing industry. Ready? Buckle up because you’re in for a treat. In this episode: Resources & Links: Review The Rebel Maker on Apple Podcasts. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact. Noteworthy quote from this episode: “So, the goal for The Rebel Maker is for you guys to listen, find value in what's being said, find some sort of inspiration that you can take your next best step towards whatever that is writing your book, publishing your book, starting a business, I don't know... Whatever your next step is.” Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I have got AmyLee Westervelt with me today and we are talking about the masculine and feminine, creating your reality through manifestation, and finally removing your resistance to writing. As a certified clinical hypnotherapist and master neuroenergetics practitioner, AmyLee pulls from her extensive knowledge to create powerful coaching experiences for each client. This is an episode I am specifically getting my three daughters to listen to because it is so damn good! In this episode: Resources & Links: Watch AmyLee’s five-day bootcamp - Discovering Erogetics Check out AmyLee’s children’s book - The Colors Inside of Me Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Through our dreams, through the things that we're trying to create for ourselves and in our lives, we're actually expanding the universe. So it behooves the universe to partner with us.” Connect with AmyLee Facebook: @Amyleewestervelt Instagram: @theamyleewestervelt Pinterest: @alwestervelt Website: amyleewestervelt.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. This is one of my favorite episodes, (and I knew it was going to be even before we started recording) because I have Dawn Christian as my guest. Dawn is an Oracle, Alchemist, and Metaphysical Advisor for women in life, business, and relationships. She has been supporting women to spiritual and material success since 2013 and enjoys the study of esotericism and deep psychology in her spare time. We get deep! Dawn shares her wisdom on the concept of duality, creating through genius, unconscious programming, and so much more. In this episode: Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Genius is when you are in a space that is as unique as you. Your genius doesn't look like anyone else's genius. It's just like your thumbprint. It's like your version of a snowflake. Nobody else has the same genius as you do.” Connect with Dawn Facebook: @dawnlchristian Instagram: @dawnlchristian Website: dawnlchristian.com Email: oracle@dawnlchristian.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we meet Shannon Talbot, a corporate dropout, coach, speaker, and author. She shares her journey from deciding to leave the corporate world to founding her coaching and consulting business and fulfilling her dream of writing a book. We talk openly about managing time and stress, her writing process, and finding strong personal motivators to prioritize yourself and do the things you know are good for you. By telling her story, Shannon hopes to inspire women to rewrite theirs, overcome obstacles, and realize their full potential. In this episode: Resources & Links: Boss Moms Facebook Group Shannon’s Book, Breaking Free, comes out on Amazon on January 15th. Save the date! Noteworthy quote from this episode: “I was like, who am I to write a book? [...] And sometimes all it takes is somebody to plant a seed and believe in you.” Connect with Shannon Talbot Linkedin: Shannon Talkbot, MBA Instagram: @shannontalbot_coaching Website: shannontalbot.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is Elaine Turso and we are talking all about stepping into your confidence and leveling up your business. Elaine is a Business Consultant who specializes in building a business around your values and customer experience, specifically focusing on behind-the-scenes systems, automations, launching big ideas, and marketing. This is her zone of genius and I love that she is doing this because it is so foreign and stressful to me. We discuss setting boundaries, what a business bestie is and why you need one, charging for your services and so much more! In this episode: Resources & Links: Find Elaine’s free ebook here and her other books here Join Elaine’s Elevate Your Coaching Summit launching in January 2024 Elaine spoke about these two tools: Magai and Descript Join the Polka Dot Powerhouse networking group Noteworthy quote from this episode: “When we don't have those boundaries and we don't honor the boundaries, we breed resentment, and I don't want to face a life of resentment.” Connect with Elaine Facebook: @elainethebrainturso Instagram: @elaineturso Pinterest: @elaineturso Website: elaineturso.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah Murphy and we are talking all about taking up space and being audacious in your business. Sarah is an educator, clarity coach, and business strategist. She has a master's degree in business and has built multiple six-figure businesses. She consistently delivers unparalleled results for each of her clients through mentorship, education, and group coaching. The value, education, and wisdom she provides are just off the chain! We discuss marrying work and play, creating a safe space for your creativity to thrive, embracing failure, and so much more. There is so much gold in this episode, you’re not going to want to miss it. In this episode: a million pivots” Noteworthy quote from this episode: “My zone of genius is never taking myself so seriously that I feel beholden to a path.” “When we can get ourselves to a place of physiological and psychological, emotional and mental safety, the world is a stage. And it's all play. And there's really very little danger involved with most of what we do.” “If you don't feel safe on a daily basis you're probably not very creative, which to your author listeners, that's a big deal. Because creativity is where a lot of writing comes from.” “Attention is the currency of the 21st century. It's not money. Money is there, but money follows attention.” “One thing anybody gets out of this podcast, it's the permission to be audacious. Be big, take up space, because that's the literal thing that's going to change your business career.” “Failure is inevitable on the journey to success.” Connect with Sarah Instagram: @the.sarahmmurphy LinkedIn: Sarah M. Murphy Websites: audaciousinnovations.com and mobilebevpros.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Sensitive Content Warning: in this episode, we talk about difficult topics such as stillborn babies and infant loss. Please be mindful and gentle with yourself before hitting play. Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Today, I have Autumn Cohen as my guest. Autumn is the mother of two living daughters and a stillborn son born in March, 2020. Early 2023 she released a baby loss journal for parents like herself called In Memory Of You. And just in time for Christmas, she and her husband have written a children’s book for grief and loss called Eden and Ellie’s Christmas is Not the Same. In this episode, we talked a lot about grief and infant loss. But we also discussed the book publishing process, how to know if a publisher is the right fit for you, and overcoming imposter syndrome. In this episode: Resources & Links: Find Autumn’s books on her website Receive a birthday card for your baby gone too soon here Listen to Autumn’s full story of her stillborn son here Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Imposter syndrome was big because I had never created anything like this. And this is something that is supposed to help people cope and heal.” Connect with Autumn Facebook: @babylossbook Instagram: @inmemoryofyoubook Website: inmemoryofyoubook.com and still-loved.org Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so stoked to have Maria Bryan as my guest today. Maria is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm and is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. And I could not agree more. We talk about protecting yourself as an author when writing about your trauma, protecting your audience from being triggered by trauma in your writing, and using your story to create an impact. In this episode: Resources & Links: Keep an eye out for Maria’s podcast launching in January. Join the When Bearing Witness podcast waitlist: https://mariabryan.myflodesk.com/podcastwaitlist Be the first to know about the virtual launch party, and when the first episodes are live! Noteworthy quote from this episode: “We have to tell stories in order to make the world a better place. We have to, it's foundational. It’s the first step. It’s stories that change hearts and minds.” Connect with Maria LinkedIn: @mariabryancrtv Instagram: @mariabryancrtv Website: mariabryan.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Marta Spirk with me today. I have fangirled over Marta for a hot minute and she is by far one of the most inspiring women I know. Marta is a wife, a triplet mom, a recording artist, and a TEDx speaker. She's an author, and she's a visibility strategist. She empowers women entrepreneurs to be seen by standing out on social media, on stages, and on TV – so that they increase their visibility, credibility, and profit. In this episode: Resources & Links: Read Marta’s books: The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success The Empowered Woman's Path: 21 Inspiring Stories of Success in Life and Business Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Publishing my book was me making a commitment to my message.” Connect with Marta Facebook: @spirkmarta Instagram: @martaspirk Website: martaspirk.com Podcast: The Empowered Women Podcast Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Jenn Henry with me today. Jenn is an ex-homeless, ex-IV drug addict, felon turned published author, speaker, coach, and six-figure business owner. She is proof that it doesn't matter where you come from, or where you start, it matters where you keep going. Jenn shares her story of disconnection with us and explains how she managed to turn her life around and become a successful entrepreneur. We talk about boundaries, the art of saying no, belief systems, and so much more. In this episode: Resources & Links: Read Resilience: A Different Kind of Strong by Jenn Henry Join the 28 Day Resilience Book Challenge in January Noteworthy quote from this episode: “I was able to start connecting to and building a relationship with that highest part of myself, actually tuning in, instead of praying to God that was outside of me. That is when I started to make a shift in my life. “ “I just know that when you need to hear it, the universe will absolutely speak to you any which way it can.” Connect with Jenn Instagram: @fitmindbodynspirit and @unleashingresilience Website: lifestylerecoverysolutions.com and unleashingresilience.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

My first love is non-fiction. That’s why I’m so excited to have Molly Kendall with me on today’s episode of The Rebel Maker. Molly is a well-rounded publisher and writer whose specialty is fiction. Molly is a kind, quick-witted, quiet Christian girl who appreciates dramatic stories, adores nature, and loves to inspire others. Molly strives to bring hope to her readers in everything that she writes. We talk about the writing and publishing process for fiction books, connecting with your readers, and overcoming imposter syndrome. In this episode: Resources & Links: Read Saving Ariel and The Secret Ingredient to Falling in Love by Molly Kendall Noteworthy quote from this episode: “I do my general plot of okay, this is what I want to happen. And then honestly, I think about the ending. How do I want it to end? How do I want to get there? And the in-between just happens.” “Imagine you're stuck on that one spot, you don't know how you can further progress in your story because of how the character is. By having the freedom of allowing your character to change in any way you need them to, whether it's something big or something small, you have full right to go back and change it. It's not 100% in stone.” “Marketing is connecting with your people. Finding your audience and enjoying things together.” “Do what works for you. Don't try to be something that you're not” Connect with Molly Facebook: @AuthorMollyK Facebook Group: Author Molly K. Readers Club Instagram: @author_molly_k Pinterest: Author Molly K. Website: authormollyk.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. My guest today is my friend, Laura McKenna. With over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, Laura is relentless in her calling to equip military and veteran women leaders to show up in their lives as themselves, achieve their potential, and make an impact that is meaningful to them. Laura shares her story of transformation with us and provides frameworks that can help you to unpack and deconstruct your beliefs too. You’re not going to want to miss this one. In this episode: Noteworthy quote from this episode: “The most rebellious thing you can do on earth is be yourself in a world that is telling you that to earn our approval, you have to be this thing. Well, I'm not that thing.” Connect with Laura Facebook: @StrengthShieldCoaching Instagram: @strengthandshieldcoaching LinkedIn: Laura McKenna Website: strengthandshieldcoaching.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. Today I have Tasha Christy with me and she is a perfect example of saying yes to opportunities, staying open to all possibilities, and trusting yourself. Tasha is an intuitive copywriter, ghostwriter, wordsmith, and copy coach. Tasha is known for helping her clients craft powerful and potent messaging that engages, activates, and converts audiences everywhere. We talk about trusting yourself and your intuition, building your platform as a writer, figuring out your messaging, and more! In this episode: Resources & Links: Read Tasha’s book - Daring: One woman's story of triumph, courage, and defying the odds Noteworthy quotes from this episode: “I spent so much time on my title when I first started in business. It's just ridiculous. People don't care about that. People want to know how you can help them be, do, or have what they desire.” Connect with Tasha Facebook: @tasha.christy.10 Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

Have you ever wondered how your book goes from words on a screen to a physical book in your hands? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of The Rebel Maker! I’ve got Shannon Bigham as my guest today and she is an expert on all things printing. She has spent the better part of her career in corporate printing, working as an account manager on large accounts producing New York Times best-selling titles, and she’s worked with self-publishers which is how we met. We discuss trade books, printing quantities, the impact of Amazon on the printing industry, and more! In this episode: Noteworthy quote from this episode: “I think that's one of the wonderful aspects of Amazon, and really of social media, it has allowed people to self-promote and boost themselves and create their own audience.” Connect with Shannon Facebook: Shannon Turley Bigham Instagram: @blessed_life_navigator Email: Mrsshannonmbigham@gmail.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.

There’s more to being a successful author than writing a book. Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In this episode, I’ve got author Malorie Cooper with me. If you thought all you had to do to be a successful author was write a book, think again. Malorie explains just how much goes into the process of getting your books to your readers from creating a newsletter list to choosing the right tropes. Malorie is the author of 127 fiction books and seven nonfiction books and she’s self-published them all. She likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality. In this episode: Noteworthy quote from this episode: “Your productivity as an author is really important from a business perspective. In a way, you're your own employee who has to create a product and you have to make it in a reasonable amount of time. If you want to do this as a business, you can't take years to write a book.” Connect with Malorie Facebook: The Writing Wives and Aeon 14 Fans Instagram: @malorie.cooper Website: thewritingwives.com and aeon14.com Connect with Marti Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks Website: rebelqueen.co Hey, Rebel! Not sure what your next step should be when it comes to that book you've been working so hard on? Book a call with Marti and get the clarity you need to get to that next stage. Go to the website rebelqueen.co and book your call today. Book a Clarity Call with me at rebelqueen.co/contact.