Best Becca Syme Podcasts (2024)

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How Did We Get Here? 46:02

1h ago46:02

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The first in a new Burnout series that advises to first figure out what got you there. First released on YouTube Jan. 18th, 2022 as Episode 4.01 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck…

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Human-Centered Book Marketing With Dan Blank 1:06:14

17h ago1:06:14

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How can you connect to readers in a way that is sustainable for you and effective at selling books? How can you choose the best platform when there are so many options? Dan Blank gives his recommendations. In the intro, TikTok ban signed into law in the USA [The Verge]; No One Buys Books [Elle Griffin]; Please stop bashing book publishing [Publishi…

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The Midlist Indie Author With T. Thorn Coyle 56:50

8d ago56:50

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How can you build a creative, sustainable career as a ‘mid-list' indie author? How can you design a business that works for you and your books over the long term? T. Thorn Coyle explains more in this episode. In the intro, BookVault bespoke printing options; Harper Collins partners with Eleven Labs for AI-narrated non-English audiobooks [Publishing…

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Author Marketing Myths #2 38:16

4d ago38:16

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The three most common reasons the plans you made don't get executed. First released on Youtube as Episode 3.12 on Nov. 3 , 2021 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist h…

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Generative AI Impact On Creativity And Business In the Music Industry With Tristra Newyear Yeager 1:07:00

14d ago1:07:00

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What can authors learn from the adoption of AI into the music industry? What are some of the ways musicians are making money in the fractured creator economy? Tristra Newyear Yeager gives her thoughts in this interview. In the intro, Draft2Digital announced a retail distribution agreement with Fable [D2D]; Kobo launches a new color e-reader [Rakute…

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Author Marketing Myths #1 30:09

14d ago30:09

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Questioning the Premise of whether social media is an effective use of your marketing time. First released on Oct. 21, 2021 on Youtube as episode 3.11 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free…

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Facing Fears In Writing And Life With Rachael Herron 1:07:32

22d ago1:07:32

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How can you overcome your fears and make a life change towards your dreams? Or tackle the fears that stop you from writing and publishing your book? Rachael Herron talks about creating despite the fear, and getting unstuck in this interview. In the intro, Blackberry movie and IP questions; The Copyright Handbook by Steven Fishman; Co-Intelligence: …

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Different Ways To Market Your Book With Joanna Penn 47:15

29d ago47:15

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There are many options for book marketing, so how do you choose the right ones for you? I give my thoughts on the different polarities on the marketing scale to help you figure out what might work for your book, your stage on the author journey, and your lifestyle. In the intro, Storybundle for writers; Seth Godin on Tim Ferriss; Amazon's investmen…

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Did You Quit Yet? 30:24

28d ago30:24

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This episode explores the hard truth about unrealistic expectations, magical thinking, and pain avoidance. First released on Youtube as Episode 3.10 on Oct. 13, 2021 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Do…

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Tips For Selling And Marketing Direct Using Meta Ads With Matthew J Holmes 1:07:17

1M ago1:07:17

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What mindset shift do you need if you want to sell direct? How can you use Meta and AI tools to amplify your marketing? Matt Holmes gives his tips as well as insights from running my ads for my store, JFPennBooks.com. In the intro, how to sell more books at live events [BookBub]; Future of publishing and LBF, includes video of our live panel [Orna …

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Intuitive or Empathetic? Are You the Decider 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Exploring the need to QTP advice from others until you've had time to process and ask yourself, "Is this really the right thing for me, or am I responding to their certainty?" First released on Youtube Sept. 28th, 2021 as episode 3.09 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly…

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Insights On The Enneagram And Sustain Your Author Career With Claire Taylor 1:04:27

1M ago1:04:27

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How can you use insights from the Enneagram to help you with a sustainable author career? How can you get past your blocks and move towards success, whatever that means for you? Claire Taylor provides her insights. In the intro, will TikTok be banned in the USA, and how will this impact authors and publishing? [TechCrunch; Kathleen Schmidt]; Hugh H…

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Energy Penny Drains and Saves 37:28

1M ago37:28

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All about energy pennies and their creation and drains. First released on Youtube Sept. 21, 2021 as episode 3.08 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookf…

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Dealing With Change And How To Build Resilience As An Author With Becca Syme 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

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There are more options for publishing and reaching readers than ever before, and the indie author business models are splintering and diverging, so how do we know which path to follow? How do we deal with the changes due to generative AI, and how do we manage the grief and anxiety about these shifts? Becca Syme gives her perspective. In the intro, …

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Why Doesn't That Work for Me? 23:10

2M ago23:10

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We need to ask, are we following the wrong rules just because they worked for others? Can we align ourselves to what works for us instead? First aired on Youtube as episode 3.07 on 8/31/2021 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.c…

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How To Create Beautiful Print Books And Sell Direct With Alex Smith From Bookvault 1:09:17

2M ago1:09:17

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How can you create more beautiful print books — and make more money with your products by selling direct? Alex Smith explains how BookVault can help with various options as well as helpful resources. In the intro, audiobooks and AI [Frankfurt Bookmesse]; Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds by Joanna Penn; Google's woke AI Gemini…

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I'm Tired Becca 38:20

2M ago38:20

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We can't change the external factors affecting us, so we have to change internally by stopping the energy drain while creating more energy pennies. First aired on Youtube 8/23/2021 as Episode 3.06 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.face…

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Tips On Writing Memoir With J.F. Penn 1:05:40

2M ago1:05:40

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How can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Why is editing a memoir so challenging and what should you keep in mind around publishing and marketing choices? J.F. Penn gives her tips…

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The Magical Past 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Exploring the magical past and the catastrophe-ized future. First aired on Youtube Aug. 10th, 2021 as episode 3.05 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.boo…

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The Hard Joy Of Writing With Sharon Fagan McDermott and M.C. Benner Dixon 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

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How can we focus on the joy of the writing process itself, rather than the outcome? How can we embrace the positive side of being jealous of the success of other writers? How can we deepen our writing with metaphor and sense of place? Co-authors of writing book, Millions of Suns, Sharon and Christine share […] The post The Hard Joy Of Writing With …

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Why am I Not Selling? 23:23

2M ago23:23

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Questioning the premise of assimilation in order to be successful. First release June 29th, 2021 on Youtube as Episode 3.04 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https…

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Writing And Producing A Micro-Budget Film With Jeffrey Crane Graham 1:05:42

3M ago1:05:42

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How can you pick yourself, rather than wait for someone else to pick you? How can you take control of your independent career and bring your creative vision to life? Jeffrey Crane Graham talks about his experience as an indie filmmaker, with lots of tips for indie authors. In the intro, 6 Types of Submission […] The post Writing And Producing A Mic…

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Why am I not Writing? Being Burned Out 22:11

3M ago22:11

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Exploring burn out and energy pennies. First released on Youtube June 22 ,2021 as Episode 3.03 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mg…

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Your Author Brand With Isabelle Knight 1:00:26

3M ago1:00:26

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How do you find the story behind all your stories? Who are you at the heart of your books? Isabelle Knight talks about the importance of author brand in an age of limitless content, and gives tips on how to discover yours. In the intro, 20 new miniature books added to Queen Mary’s Dollhouse [BBC]; […] The post Your Author Brand With Isabelle Knight…

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Why Am I Not Writing? Being Blocked 26:33

3M ago26:33

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Exploring different types of blocked-ness with Becca. First aired on Youtube as Episode 3.02 on June 14th, 2021 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfu…

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How To Be Successful On Kickstarter With Paddy Finn 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

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What are the benefits — and the challenges — of crowdfunding on Kickstarter? How can you fund successfully, as well as make a profit with your campaign? Paddy Finn gives his tips. In the intro, you can find more selling direct resources here; Streaming due for a streamlining [FT]; Authors Guild explores AI licensing deal […] The post How To Be Succ…

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Why am I not Writing? Being Stuck 29:21

3M ago29:21

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Exploring different types of stuck-ness with Becca. First aired on Youtube as June 8, 2021 as Episode 3.01 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.…

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A Creative Approach To Generative AI In Book Cover Design With James Helps 38:15

3M ago38:15

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I really enjoyed this laid-back discussion around AI tools as part of the creative book cover design process with James Helps from Go On Write. We discuss how generative AI tools can help make more unique and interesting cover designs, and how designers can have a more imaginative time making them. This episode is supported […] The post A Creative …

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Direct Sales And Merchandising For Authors With Alex Kava 1:05:18

3M ago1:05:18

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What are the benefits and challenges of selling direct? How can you use limited edition merchandise to add more value to retailers and make more money on a launch? Alex Kava talks about her author business. In the intro, award-winning Japanese writer, Rie Kudan, used ChatGPT to write parts of her prize-winning novel and judges […] The post Direct S…

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Why Can’t I Hit My Deadlines? Author Success #3 25:36

3M ago25:36

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How data controlling vs. data responsiveness can aect us executing our plans and meeting our deadlines. First aired on Youtube on March 9th, 2021 as episode 2.19 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Downlo…

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Facing Fears, And Writing Unique Characters With Barbara Nickless 1:12:58

4M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

How can we move past our fears to write the books that mean the most to us? How can we write unique and compelling characters that keep readers coming back for more in a series? Barbara Nickless talks about mindset and writing craft in this wide-ranging interview. In the intro, Planning for a Creative 2024 […] The post Facing Fears, And Writing Uni…

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Why Can’t I Keep My Resolutions? Author Success #2 23:16

4M ago23:16

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Both inertia and trying to do all-the-things can aect your productivity. First aired on Youtube Feb. 9th, 2021 as Episode 2.18 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist ht…

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The Next Strategic Step On Your Author Journey And Author Nation With Joe Solari 1:11:50

4M ago1:11:50

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Wherever you are on the author journey, there are some important questions to consider along the way. Joe Solari outlines a strategic step forward for new authors, midlist indies, and those with ambitious financial goals. Plus, what is Author Nation? In the intro, Top 10 trends for publishing [Written Word Media]; Indie author predictions for […] T…

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Why Am I Not More Productive? Author Success #1 31:07

4M ago31:07

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Exploring how closed vs. open systems can aect our productivity. First airead on Youtube Feb. 2nd, 2021 as Episode 2.17 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://d…

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My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated] 40:46

4M ago40:46

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Happy New Year 2024! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I measure it in years. At the end of each year, I make a photobook, and I publish an article here, which helps keep me […] The post My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated] fi…

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The Stuck List 29:08

4M ago29:08

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Five reasons we might get stuck in our manuscript and practical ways to get unstuck. Download out Free Stuck list Checklist https://dl.bookfunnel.com/hj4r15mgba First released on Youtube July 8th, 2020 as Episode 2.14 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and upd…

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Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you will take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. In the intro, 2023 […] The post Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals Wit…

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When Writer’s Block is Necessary 26:19

4M ago26:19

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The last in the Writer's Block series exploring why writer's block could be necessary. First aired on Youtube June 24th, 2020 as episode 2.13 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Free Stuck li…

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The 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna Penn 43:05

4M ago43:05

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In this episode, I reflect on 15 years of TheCreative Penn, and outline how I will reposition myself for the next 15 years of being an author entrepreneur. In the intro, We used to do that [Seth Godin]; Penguin Random House has acquired Hay House [Publishing Perspectives]; Business for Authors; Your Author Business Plan; OpenAI […] The post The 15-…

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The Office 24:24

4M ago24:24

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Becca speaks with guest stars Shawn and Terry about using community support to help break writer's block. First released on Youtube on June 16, 2020 as Episode 2.11 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Dow…

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How Generative AI Search Will Impact Book Discoverability In The Next Decade 1:21:05

5M ago1:21:05

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How will changes to the way people search impact book discoverability? What can authors and publishers do to ensure their books are still found in the new form of generative AI search? While it's still early days for this technology, I share my thoughts in this article, with the hope that we can surf the […] The post How Generative AI Search Will I…

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Breaking Writer’s Block 33:08

5M ago33:08

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The fifth in the Writer's Block series and what to do when it's coming from multiple sources. First aired on YouTube on April 28th, 2020 as episode 2.11 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download out Fr…

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Publishing A Cookery Photo Book With Jane Dixon-Smith 59:33

5M ago59:33

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Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? Jane Dixon-Smith shares her lessons learned from her first cookbook. In the intro, Brandon Sanderson's predictions about publishing [Daniel Greene]; Craig Mod talks ab…

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When Strengths are Blocked 35:02

5M ago35:02

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The fourth in the Writer's Block series where we explore blocked strengths as a possible source of writer's block. First released on Youtube March 24, 2020 as Episode 2.10 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracad…

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Subscriptions And The Creator Economy With Michael Evans 1:10:38

5M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

How might subscriptions help expand your author business ecosystem? What are some tips on encouraging readers to buy direct? Why is the future looking positive for authors in the creator economy? Michael Evans gives his thoughts. In the intro, marketing for multi-genre authors [Self Publishing Advice]; Same as Ever: Timeless lessons on risk, opport…

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To Write or Not To Write 20:32

5M ago20:32

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The third in the Writer's Block series where we explore the need for stability as a possible source of writer's block. First released on Youtube March 16th, 2022 as episode 2.09 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfast…

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QTP - If Plumbers and Cellists Don’t Do It... 31:47

5M ago31:47

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The second in the Writer's Block series where we explore fallowness as a possible source of writer's block. First released on Youtube March 3rd, 2020 as Episode 2.08 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Do…

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Starting A Second Career As An Author And Networking Tips With Patrick O’Donnell 1:03:24

5M ago1:03:24

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How can you transition into being an author after a long-term career elsewhere? How can you adopt an attitude of service in order to build your network in an authentic manner? Patrick O'Donnell shares his tips. In the intro, Spotify subscribers in the US now have 15 hours of free audiobook listening [The Verge] — […] The post Starting A Second Care…

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QTP - No Such Thing as Writer’s Block 25:21

6M ago25:21

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Questioning the premise of writer's block not being real and how fear can be a possible source of it. First aired on Youtube Feb. 18th, 2020 as episode 2.07 Join our Patreon for exclusive information https://www.patreon.com/beccasyme Follow us on Facebook for free monthly coaching and updates https://www.facebook.com/betterfasteracademy Download ou…

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The Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell Nohelty 1:05:54

6M ago1:05:54

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How can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? Russell Nohelty gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, Top 10 tips for indie authors [Clare Lydon]; 10 […] The post Th…

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