Best Authorpreneurs Podcasts (2024)

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP469 - Book Marketing, Selling Wide & Direct Sales - with Rebecca Hefner 1:19:36

6h ago1:19:36

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Rebecca Hefner is a USA Today bestselling author who is a passionate advocate for authors to reach more readers through publishing their books across a wide number of retailers, as well as on their own store. This episode she shares how she juggles her writing over three pen names, creating a monthly schedule for easy marketing and social media wra…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP468 - Short Romance Success with Lana Love 1:06:13

9d ago1:06:13

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Join us as we talk to Lana Love, the USA Today bestselling author of short romances featuring curvy heroines and the strong men who can't live without them. Lana talks to us about how she has achieved success in short romance in less than two years using a mix of mindset, research and plain old stubbornness (her words, not ours...). We talk about w…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP467 - Anne-Marie Meyer: Building a Multi-Million Author Career 1:21:10

15d ago1:21:10

1:21:10

Sweet Romance Author, Anne-Marie Meyer is an Amazon and Apple Top 100 best seller and a 3x USA Today Bestselling author. With absolute intention Anee-Marie challenges herself to improve on how she sells. From Tik Tok to Direct sales she has hit heady heights, paticularly in the last 12 months. After her Amazon account was shut down for 48 hrs in 20…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP466 - Covers That Convert To Sales 54:52

23d ago54:52

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Your book cover is the "shop window" of your hard work, and it has to do the heavy lifting to attract potential readers to go on and read your blurb. So how do you figure out which cover is the best for you? This episode we give tips and tricks for choosing your cover and the elements that will connect with YOUR right readers. Resources mentioned (…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP465 - Theodora Taylor: Writing Blurbs with Butter 1:05:23

29d ago1:05:23

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Theodora Taylor is back! And she’s here to tell us how to craft our blurbs with LOTS OF BUTTER that hook readers and skyrocket sales. Theodora Taylor is the bestselling author of the 50 Loving States Series. Despite writing within a niche genre (interracial romance), she has earned six KDP All-Star bonuses and grown a fanbase of rabid readers throu…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP464 - Switching Genres and TikTok Success with Alexa Rivers 52:11

1M ago52:11

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When she decided to write a palate cleanser novel in a completely different genre - with a brand new pen name - Alexa Rivers had no idea she would have a hit on her hands. In this interview she talks about why she wrote the book, how she picked the new pen name, the marketing she did, and how a book she wasn't expecting to do much at all... kinda d…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP463 – Get The Most Out Of Writer Conferences 42:34

1M ago42:34

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Attending conferences helps us network with professionals in the author world and gain insights and ideas to make our jobs easier or to upskill. What can you hope to get out of conference? > Conference helps us find our tribe. The SPAGirls wouldn’t be here without RWNZ and their conferences. > Conferences show us we’re not alone. > Conferences are …

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP462 - Boring Mistakes Writers Make 8:39

2M ago8:39

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Welcome back to another SPA Girls minisode. This one is a bit of a controversial take on mistakes writers make that make their work B O R I N G. How do we know these? Because we've all made them! So learn from us in ten minutes or less with a quick SPA Girls minisode. Enjoy! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreo…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP461 - The Best Places To Publish Your Books 38:05

2M ago38:05

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How to decide what retail platform is right for you. Should you “be Amazon exclusive, “go direct”, “publish wide” and/or use an aggregator? And what do those terms even mean? Firstly the definitions: Amazon Exclusive - means publishing your ebooks exclusively on Amazon and in the Kindle Unlimited subscription reading program for at least the initia…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP460 - Finding Your ARC Team and Getting More Reviews 42:50

2M ago42:50

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If you've been scratching your head over how to get some reviews on your newly published book, this is the episode for you! We break down how we have each built up and managed our ARC teams, and how we've gone from no reviews to hundreds of reviews. Loads of practical tips in this episode! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who suppor…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP459 - Why Your Book Isn't Selling 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Why is it some books sell well right out of the gate, and others wither on the retailer vine? Do you know why YOUR book isn’t selling? It can be for a number of reasons and this episode we run through the most common (and fixable!) options that’ll put you back on the right track. Resources mentioned: Kindletrends (make sure to listen to our recent …

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP458 - Historical Women's Fiction Author Soraya Lane 57:14

3M ago57:14

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The decision to self publish her first historical women's fiction novel - after a career writing romance - turned out to be a lucrative one for today's guest, Kindle #1 bestselling historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane. The same year she self-published the novel - one that her agent told Soraya she couldn't sell - she picked up a publishin…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP457 - Know Your Market and Sell More Books - with Nat Connors of Kindletrends 1:25:30

3M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Nat Connors of Kindletrends returns to the SPA with a new analysis tool for indie authors - an interactive infographic to help us make sense of the book categories on the Kindle Store. Knowing where your book (or story idea before you’ve written it) fits into the market, and how it stacks up against the packaging (cover, pricing, categories etc), f…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP456 - How Long To Make $1K 21:20

3M ago21:20

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Wondering how long it's gonna be until you'll make enough to quit the day job? Listen to this SPA Girls Minisode all about how long it will take you to make your first $1,000 dollars in self publishing! Full of great tips, sage advice and some vulnerable moments from our own self publishing careers. This is an awesome, must-listen minisode, just fo…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP455 - Interview with Clare Connelly 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Clare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than 120 angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. A Hybrid author, Clare also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. After ma…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP454 - Craft Tips To Sell More Books 22:58

4M ago22:58

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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books.! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SP…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP453 - Making The Leap To Fulltime Author 42:42

4M ago42:42

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Want to make the leap to full time author? How do you know when it’s the right time to make that leap? Going from hobbiest to full time writer has been a different journey for all of us. Today we discuss: how much money you need to make the leap other considerations do you have the "right" personality? what support do you have? will you automatical…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP452 - Book Formatting Made Easy 22:16

4M ago22:16

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Got your final manuscript all ready to go, and wondering how to format it for publication? This is the SPA Girls episode for you! Welcome back to another 20 min SPA Girls mini-tips session, where we break down the basics of self publishing, just for you! Check out our website for the full show notes and links. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored b…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP451 – Interview with Maggie Marr 59:29

4M ago59:29

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If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with contracts and other business issues, this is the podcast for you! Maggie Marr the founder of Maggie Marr Legal PC and a USA Today Best Selling author of over 20 books. A former ICM motion picture literary and subsidiary rights (books to film/tv) agent, Maggie is the co-founder and legal advisor to the not-fo…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP450 - Interview with Melanie Harlow, Amazon #1 & USAT Bestseller 1:02:41

4M ago1:02:41

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anding, Marketing Books and Going All In with Small Town Romance USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She is a powerhouse of publishing, starting in 2013 with historical romance to today where she focuses on small town contemporary romance. In this incredible conversation, Melanie details …

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP449 - 7 Ways Writers Can Boost Positivity 12:00

5M ago12:00

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Feeling a bit blah about your writing and / or author career? Welcome back to another 15 min SPA Girls mini-tips session. Today’s topic is 7 easy ways to boost your positivity that you can put into action TODAY! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ J…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP448 - Maggie Dallen 59:36

5M ago59:36

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This week we talk to regency romance and young adult author Maggie Dallen, who tells us how she changed her mindset and her author business model, with huge success! Maggie is a prolific author, who was writing up to twenty books a year, but she was reaching a point where she wanted to slow down and diversify her writing skills by learning script w…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP447 - Overcoming Doubts and Backing Yourself 56:44

5M ago56:44

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#WritingLife How to hone your instincts, trust your gut and back yourself! We all have that moment of cold dread that we’ve picked a dream we can’t turn into a reality, and it’s those moment we need to remember why we started. Find that self belief that set you on this journey and carry on. You got into this game because it was something you believ…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP446 - Serials, Kickstarter & Patreon, with Tao Wong 1:01:15

5M ago1:01:15

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How do you build superfans and a sustainable income through patreon*, kickstarter, subscriptions and serial works? Bestselling author Tao Wong joins us this episode to reveal all the secrets of keeping readers begging for more (cliff-hangers anyone ?!), building a thriving community of superfans and, most importantly, diversifying your income strea…

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TAP047, What is a Story Beat? | How to Write Great Scenes 32:02

6M ago32:02

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Send us a text As I wrote the outline and script for the show on value shifts, I realised that there is a smaller unit of story that I need to discuss that's integral to understanding value shifts or how a scene turns. So, I considered adding it to that episode but soon discovered that the final version of the episode would be too long. That's why …

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Navigating Success with Chad Nedland: Strategies for Meaningful Impact 25:32

6M ago25:32

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Chad Nedland, a renowned author, business strategy coach, and inspiring speaker. With over two decades of experience in transforming challenges into steppingstones, Chad has mastered the art of driving personal and professional growth. In this episode, Chad will share his invaluable insights on resilien…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP445 - 7 Tips To Build Your Newsletter List (Minisode) 17:16

6M ago17:16

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How the heck do you build a reader newsletter list, especially when you're first starting out? We're back with another SPA Girls minisode, to get your author career rocking. Listen up for how we built our own reader newsletters and what tools and services we recommend. ‌ 7 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR NEWSLETTER LIST: Join bookfunnel Provide a tasty s…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP444 - Five Steps To Being a Resilient Author with Patricia McLinn 1:03:26

6M ago1:03:26

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Being a resilient author means being able to bounce back after experiencing a knock - and we all know that being a self-published author can knock you around sometimes! This week we talk with Patricia McLinn, an author who's been writing for more than 35 years, and who knows a thing or two about how to keep going when the going gets tough. Pat give…

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Tech Horizons: Unveiling Density 6 with Ken Davis 24:12

6M ago24:12

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Join us on Dove and Dragon Radio as we sit down with tech mogul Ken Davis, the visionary behind Density 6 (D6). Dive deep into the world of innovation as Ken gives us an exclusive sneak peek into the cutting-edge products set to revolutionize the industry. Discover the inspiration, technology, and strategy propelling D6 to the forefront of the tech…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP443 – Book Marketing and TikTok with Kate Hall 1:05:08

6M ago1:05:08

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Kate Hall is a paranormal romance and non-fiction author who has taken her marketing expertise and used it to kick butt on TikTok. She started Alyne Digital Solutions in an effort to help authors make a sustainable income from their books, and since starting has scaled two of her businesses and several others’ to six figure incomes. As well as disc…

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The Timekeeper's Guide: with M.L. Ruscsak and Trenace' K. Carter 29:58

6M ago29:58

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Welcome to Dove and Dragon Radio, where mystical insights meet practical wisdom. Join your host, M.L. Ruscsak, as we journey through the realms of time management and personal empowerment with the illustrious Trenace' K. Carter, Founder and CEO of 1 Authentic Woman, Certified Master Life Coach, and author of "Embrace Your Crown: A Time Management H…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP442 - Chapter Endings / Newbie Mistakes #minitips 19:46

6M ago19:46

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Welcome to the first SPA Girls double-minisode where we invite you into the SPA for a double mini-tips session. This week we're covering two burning topics: what are the worst mistakes newbies are making, and how to write chapter endings that keep readers reading! Let us know what you think of this new sub-30 minute episode! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast…

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SPA Girls - EP441 - Discovery Writing With Kimboo York 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

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In this podcast we talk to KimBoo about her latest book Secrets of Discovery Writing. We dive into how you can successfully use discovery writing when crafting your novel. It's an awesome podcast and one the pantsers among us will really enjoy. KimBoo York is a GenX elder-goth whose main life purpose is to provide a good life for her rescue mutt, K…

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TAP046, End Your Scenes with Cliffhangers | How to Write Great Scenes 25:26

7M ago25:26

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Send us a text So you've probably read the title of this episode and thought, what do cliffhangers have to do with outlining? I'm so glad you asked. Let me explain. If you're the kind of writer who needs to outline every scene, then you need to be aware of the types of cliffhangers and how to effectively use them to create a page-turning effect and…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP440 - Launching a Successful New Pen Name with Melissa Pearl 1:06:12

7M ago1:06:12

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Our guest today, Kiwi author Melissa Pearl, has five pen names across multiple genres and has been learning about self publishing since she published her first book in 2010. Since then she's published more than 80 books, and shares with us some real and raw insights into the career of an indie author, including all the highs and the lows. When she …

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BTS057, A Year in Review and Self Publishing Products I Loved in 2023 52:37

7M ago52:37

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Send us a text I'm back again. And yes, it's been sixteen weeks since I released an episode of the podcast. Between now and November, I took December and January off because it's a busy time of year and I tend to travel during these periods. When I got back from vacation at the end of January, I had caught the flu from a family function. Guess who …

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP439 – Using The Enneagram For Authors with Claire Taylor 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

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Let's talk Enneagrams. Fiction strategist and owner of FFS Media, Claire Taylor publishes her fiction through her company, under four pennames. She also helps authors through her Story Alignment and Author Alignment services, as well as her masterclasses and non-fiction for authors. An Advanced Certified Instructor through the Enneagram Spectrum Me…

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🌟 From Broke to CEO: Unveiling the Journey to Success 🌟 37:08

7M ago37:08

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Join us for an inspiring and transformative keynote presentation by M.L. Ruscsak, esteemed CEO and founder, as he shares his remarkable journey from adversity to triumph. In this riveting discussion, M.L. delves deep into the challenges he faced, the obstacles he overcame, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. In a world where the ro…

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Empowering Voices: LaVita Gunby on Dove and Dragon Radio 19:22

7M ago19:22

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Join us on Dove and Dragon Radio as we celebrate International Women's Day with the remarkable LaVita Gunby, author of the upcoming book "She's So Perfect." Set for its grand release on March 22nd, LaVita's visit to our studio promises an enriching conversation full of inspiration, empowerment, and poetic grace. In this special episode, LaVita will…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP438 - How To Stop Procrastinating and Get Writing! 1:07:07

7M ago1:07:07

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Procrastination takes many forms for writers, and it holds us back from writing, publishing and promoting our work. We discuss how to get out of your own way with our guest today, Kathryn Burnett. Kathryn is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright, author and writing coach who has worked in the television/film/arts industry for over 25 years. “It…

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Cover Design and Neurodivergency with Elaine Canyon 59:57

7M ago59:57

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Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Elaine Canyon, as they discuss what authors need to know about Cover Designs, whether they are DIY or working with a graphic designer. Elaine also shares how she leverages her complex neurodivergency to become her secret weapon as an author and graphic designer. Elaine Canyon lives in Central Utah,…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP437 - Facebook Ads with Clayton Noblit 1:14:29

8M ago1:14:29

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Creating and running Facebook ads has got a lot easier! Wondering how to delve into facebook advertising or had poor experiences in the past and wondering where you went wrong? This episode is for you! We’re joined by Senior Marketing Manager of Written Word Media, Clayton Noblit, who’s an expert in getting authors books in front of the right reade…

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Join us on Dove and Dragon Radio for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Marco Torres 22:24

8M ago22:24

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Join us on Dove and Dragon Radio for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Marco Torres. In this exclusive episode, we delve into the pioneering journey of Marco, exploring the milestones and challenges that have shaped his path to success. Discover the insights and strategies that Marco employs to navigate the ever-evolving landscapes of …

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Innovating with Luka Yancopoulos: Insights and Inspirations 18:42

8M ago18:42

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In this compelling episode of Dove and Dragon Radio, we have the pleasure of hosting Luka Yancopoulos, the innovative mind behind go-grapevine.com, a revolutionary platform designed to assist healthcare professionals in economizing on medical supplies. Luka’s journey is a testament to the power of innovation in addressing real-world challenges, par…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP436 - Fast Decisions, Big Results 49:29

8M ago49:29

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Ever hesitate over making an important decision because you were trying to figure out what the 'right' thing to do was... and then miss out on an awesome opportunity because you didn't take a leap of faith? Yeah, us too. That's why this episode is all about making good decisions in your author career. In fact, we're not only advocating making decis…

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Podcast PR with Michelle Glogovac 51:08

8M ago51:08

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With ListenNotes.com reporting there are currently approx. 3.3 million podcasts, there is a huge market for authors to tap into to find new readers. In this conversation, host Kathryn interviews author and podcast PR agency owner Michelle Glogovac about podcast PR for authors. Michelle talks about what to do before pitching yourself as a podcast gu…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP435 - Interview with Dan Wood from Draft2Digital 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

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Today we’re interviewing Dan Wood, Chief Operating Officer at Draft2Digital, one of the best known distributors for eBooks, print and audio books. We last spoke to Dan in 2019 and a lot has happened since then! D2D has not only merged with Smashwords to make their reach stronger, they build tools and services that let you focus on writing while the…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP434 - Top 3 Mindset Tips For Authors with Heather Hildenbrand 1:03:57

8M ago1:03:57

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Your brain is a liar! Heather Hildenbrand is a bestselling author and business coach for creatives. This episode she demystifies how our results are determined by our beliefs first, and our efforts, second. Listen up for amazing (and do-able!) mindset tips for authors and how to overcome our blocks with less woo and more “do”! About Heather: Heathe…

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Web Design: DIY or Delegate? with Quentin Irey 56:16

8M ago56:16

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Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and listen to Kathryn McClatchy's interview with Quentin Irey, where they delve into the world of web design, especially when it comes to the needs of solopreneurs like authors. Quentin, a writer who shifted from words to web design magic, shares his personal journey and unpacks the different flavors of popular DIY pla…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP 433 - Selling Direct With Katie Cross 53:52

8M ago53:52

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In this episode we chat to YA Fantasy author Katie Cross. She has so much passion and enthusiasm for what she does, and loves her readers! We talk about direct sales and how to relate to your readers, and these are just two of the topics we covered. Sit down with your favorite beverage and enjoy because it's action packed and full of information! F…

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