Best Julia Streets Productions Podcasts (2024)

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💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business 47:22

1d ago47:22

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Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wi…

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A Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Prenups | Negotiating, Protecting Stay-at-Home Parents, and Financial Security with Denise Isaacs 34:27

7d ago34:27

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Hindsight is 20/20, so we’re bringing on a divorce attorney to offer us some perspective on how prenups can protect both partners in a marriage! Denise Rappaport Isaacs has over 30 years of experience representing both men and women, helping to resolve unique financial and child issues with integrity and compassion. In this episode, she shares how …

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How to Find Your Author Brand 53:55

9d ago53:55

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Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding. Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you know we’re always here …

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Attachment Styles, Recognizing Red Flags, and Loving Yourself First with Relationship Coach ThaiHa Sloan 43:17

13d ago43:17

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Do you ever wish you had a relationship coach to tell you how to strengthen the connection between yourself and your partner? In this episode, ThaiHa Sloan shares the importance of self-discovery and healing through chronic pain and emotions. She also explores the role of triggers and attachment styles in relationships and provides advice on taking…

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🔒 Character Archetypes 31:45

14d ago31:45

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Subscriber-only episode The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers. We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture. We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and h…

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Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair) 50:13

16d ago50:13

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Episode 213 / We’re sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforw…

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Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor 1:13:14

23d ago1:13:14

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Episode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to the often chaotic writer lifestyle. We also discuss Claire’s successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding platform. 💜 🎙 Become a supp…

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Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari 1:06:49

30d ago1:06:49

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Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author conference, and tips on how to have a great conference …

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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres 57:11

1M ago57:11

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Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. recommends purchasing you…

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Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author 1:10:22

1M ago1:10:22

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Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂 Knowing how to market the book before you write it Discover…

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Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path? Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. How Margaret’s background in advertising he…

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Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies 1:14:00

2M ago1:14:00

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Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series Handling…

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Navigating Family Law, Divorce and Prenups with top New York Attorney Lisa Zeiderman, Esq. 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Hi Frances! Our guest today is Lisa Zeiderman. Lisa is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain’s…

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Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip 42:39

2M ago42:39

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Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid author How she transi…

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🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Subscriber-only episode How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter? We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines is an expert at breaking…

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Wealth, Woo, and Witchcraft with Laura Tynan ‘The Witch of Wall street’ 49:26

2M ago49:26

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Hi Fiances! Our guest today is Laura Tynan. Laura Tynan is founder of The Witch of Wall Street, a personal finance and investing community, where women are shown how to manage, multiply and manifest money, using simple strategies. Laura holds a BSc Hons in Finance, is a Chartered Accountant and is certified in EFT Tapping, Breathwork and RRT. She h…

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The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu 48:25

2M ago48:25

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Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model. Importance of owning customer data Why you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one book Using Lulu for …

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Family Law and Prenups with Celebrity Divorce Attorney Randall Kessler 47:13

3M ago47:13

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Randall Kessler has been a high profile divorce lawyer in Atlanta for over 35 years. He's the founding partner of KS Family Law, a 30-person family law firm in Atlanta, and has represented several celebrities and athletes including Cardi B, Cam Newton, Nene Leaks, and T-Pain. Randall is the author of Divorce: Protect Yourself, Your Kids, and Your F…

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Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning 53:07

3M ago53:07

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Episode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and give yourself permission to write a “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression. Why it’s important to look backward as well plan for the future Making time to write as a b…

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🔒 Supporter Episode:🪝Hooky Openings 32:39

3M ago32:39

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Subscriber-only episode Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings. We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues. Famous first lines in literature an…

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Insights from Raymond Hekmat on Family Law, Prenuptial Agreements, and Financial Wellness 38:42

3M ago38:42

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Raymond Hekmat is a CA family law attorney who’s practice of law has been devoted exclusively to areas of family law, including divorce, paternity, custody, support issues as well as prenuptial agreements, since earning his Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in 2009. Since 2018, Raymond's practice shifted from divorce litigation to speci…

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✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media 55:53

3M ago55:53

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Episode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes new authors often make. https://www.writtenwordmedia.com…

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🌟 My Favorite Trope (Part 2) 36:47

3M ago36:47

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Episode 202 / It’s part two of our trope series–very appropriate for episode #202! What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers. We unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the favorite examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and tele…

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Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen 49:32

3M ago49:32

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Episode 201 / Mystery author S. L. Hansen shares how she hacked her writing process. She figured out how to fit writing in with her full-time job and also learned how to work with her Clifton Strengths to draft her books faster. Stephanie shares so many great tips that you can personalize to fit your writing personality. We talk about how starting …

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🥳 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 📈 42:28

4M ago42:28

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Episode 200 / We’re celebrating 200 episodes with a look back (what we learned in 2023) and a look forward to 2024 (trends that matter to authors). We’re so happy to have such a warm community around the podcast! Thanks for listening and supporting us during the last four years. Here’s to the next 200 episodes! 🥂 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podca…

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Immigration Considerations for Marriage with Attorney Julia Funke, esq. 48:00

4M ago48:00

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Our guests today is Julia Funke is a managing attorney at International Legal and Business Services Group LLP, a full-service immigration law firm serving clients across the U.S. She leads the South Carolina office, splitting her time between Chicago and Charleston. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, after co…

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German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling 52:57

4M ago52:57

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Episode 199 / Julia Stirling is a German romance author of over twenty books. She shares tips for when to go into translation, German covers, and connecting with German readers. Julia also has some fantastic ideas on newsletter bonus content and a unique book giveaway that brings her new readers and also creates bonds between her readers. We delve …

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Premarital counseling before marriage with Trevor White 38:05

4M ago38:05

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Our guests today is Trevor White a Marriage Therapist with a Private Practice in Seattle. He specializes in premarital counseling and developed a web-based premarital counseling video series called Launch to Land for couples to be able to access a low-cost and convenient therapy option as they approach their wedding. He also hosts a podcast called …

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LGBTQ+ Activism: From the Bar to Boardroom 31:03

4M ago31:03

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In this episode, Host Julia Streets is joined by Stacy Lentz, LGBTQ+ activist, speaker, and co-owner of the Stonewall Inn and Eve Ellis, wealth adviser at William Blair. Together they chart the path of LGBTQ+ activism from the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement to obstacles to change in our current social and political climate. They discu…

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Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler 46:09

4M ago46:09

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Episode 198 / Claire Kohler writes Scottish fantasy romance and is also an editor, tutor, and neurodiversity advocate. Claire shares how her autism and ADHD can be both a positive and a negative in her writing career and encourages neurodivergent writers to pursue their goals. We also talk about slowing down, the power of writing routines, how to c…

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Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions 44:40

4M ago44:40

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Episode 197/ Tara Cremin is the Director of Kobo Writing Life and has great tips for how to go wide, how to reach readers globally, and how Kobo Plus, their non-exclusive subscription platform, helps authors reach new readers. We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well as library distribution and cover trends. Kobo website: w…

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Transitioning: Policies, practice and parenting 34:30

5M ago34:30

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In this episode we discuss transitioning two very different perspectives. Host Julia Streets is joined by Josephine Hughes, a BACP Accredited Counsellor, business mentor and parent of transgender children and Liam Paschall, a transgender man committed to promoting understanding, inclusion, and allyship. They share their personal stories about the j…

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Helen Scheuerer on Launching a Series: Timing, Street Teams, Mindset, and Managing Expectations 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Episode 196 / Bestselling fantasy author, Helen Scheuerer joins us to discuss the many ways to launch a series and how to craft your launch strategy so that it meshes with your personality, goals, and schedule. We dig into ARCS, preorders, mindset, dealing with disappointing launches, and common mistakes authors make when launching a series. Helen’…

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🔒 🐠 Supporter Episode! Trope Breakdown: Fish out of Water 36:42

5M ago36:42

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Subscriber-only episode In this supporter-only episode, Jami and Sara discuss one of the most popular tropes, Fish out of Water. They "dive" (see what we did there?) into why the trope is popular across all genres, the plot elements of the Fish out of Water trope, and how several different Fish out of Water subtypes can be layered into a single sto…

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My Favorite Trope (Part 1) 38:26

5M ago38:26

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Episode 195 / What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers as well as unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the best examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television. Tropes discussed: found family, enemies to lovers, friends…

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How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell 54:14

5M ago54:14

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Episode 194 / Patrick O’Donnell is a retired Milwaukee Police Department sergeant with a 25-year career as well as an author and podcaster. He shares common mistakes he sees in characterization and police procedure in genre fiction. We discuss how to go beyond overused tropes and how to get the details of investigations right without boring the rea…

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Power and Potential – gender and generational dynamics across ASEAN 37:37

5M ago37:37

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Recorded live at the Women in Payments ASEAN Symposium, in Singapore on 25 October 2023, with senior leaders, rising stars and industry experts from across the ASEAN region in attendance. Our host Julia Streets is joined by Danielle Sharpe, Chief of Staff to the Global Head of Transaction Banking for Standard Chartered Bank, Sanjeev Chatrath, Partn…

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Kat Addams on Why You’re Not Stuck 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Episode 193 / Kat Addams is an author of contemporary romantic comedies and women empowerment non-fiction titles. She shares how her career path looks different than she expected, but after learning she didn’t have to stay stuck in a toxic relationship or stay in a genre lane, she’s now where she’s supposed to be. We discuss giving yourself permiss…

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Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight 43:35

5M ago43:35

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Episode 192 / Dark romance author Natlie Knight joins us to share how she sells to readers first on her website and uses the retail platforms for discovery. We also talk about the importance of highlighting back catalogue books, why you should start your newsletter early, and how Natalie uses branded merchandise to promote her books. Links: Jami on…

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Marriage Advice with Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke Higgins 51:40

5M ago51:40

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Ben Higgins is best known for his appearance on season 20 of "The Bachelor," where he opened up to millions of viewers and gained a platform to share his passions, including his faith, hope for humanity, and love of sports. Born in Winona Lake, IN, he now resides in Denver, CO, and has been involved in various projects since his Bachelor days. In 2…

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✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan 46:53

6M ago46:53

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Episode 191 / Historical fiction author Karen Heenan shares how her writing career started with a Tweet that drew the attention of a publisher, and how she eventually transitioned from working with a small press to indie publishing. We also talk about focusing on building a backlist, validation, and learning to filter out advice and writing practic…

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Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane 46:15

6M ago46:15

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Episode 190 / Arlene McFarlane shares some unusual promotion ideas, including in-person sales and co-writing. We also talk about perfectionism and incorporating your background and interests into your writing and promotion. Links: Author website: https://www.arlenemcfarlane.com/ Jami on the Two Authors’ Chat Show: https://pod.link/1671876768/episod…

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KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

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Episode 189 / KimBook York writes across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. We talk about why there’s no “correct” way to write a book and why it’s important to trust your instincts in both writing and marketing. We also discuss the structure of serials and how that can apply to other genres, how to be a discovery writer a…

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Tech in Ghana: Increasing talent through education and consumer need 30:55

6M ago30:55

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As we continue our international conversations, in this episode we look toGhana. Host Julia Streets is joined by Darryl Koku Mawutor Abraham, the Growth Director in Africa of Taptap Send and Kingsley Abrokwah, Chief Enabler and Chief Executive Officer of Kudigo. Together they discuss how tech is providing payment solutions across the continent by a…

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Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys 48:46

6M ago48:46

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Episode 188 / Contemporary romance author Cadence Keys has only been publishing for a few years. She describes how she's found success publishing wide and selling directly to readers. We also delve into the topic of setting back from social media, something Cadence has chosen to do. Instead of using the social platforms, she’s investing in her news…

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How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright 59:59

7M ago59:59

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Episode 187 / Do you need help with your branding, ad copy, or writing career strategy? Do you have questions or ideas that you’d like to brainstorm with another author about? Jami has helped many authors with everything from overwhelm to sales pages to branding. Jami shares the questions and topics that come up most often, the common mistakes she …

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Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard 41:11

7M ago41:11

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Episode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesn’t involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmer’s markets might be a good option for you. Lisa Bourchard is a paranormal cozy mystery author who sells direct to readers at local events and shares her tips and lessons learned for in-person events. Aut…

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Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance 48:52

7M ago48:52

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Episode 185 / Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? ⚖️ Katlyn Duncan, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, joins us today to talk about how creatives, especially mom writers, can create a lifestyle that fits with their values and not be stressed out. 🦸‍♀️ 💜 🎙 Become a supp…

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Focus on Antisemitism: Prejudice, Perception and the Purpose for Change 39:48

7M ago39:48

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In our first episode of Series 16, we begin with a special extended episode focusing on antisemitism, the ‘oldest form of hatred in the world’. Host Julia Streets is joined by Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism and national newspaper Journalist, Nicole Lampert. Together they chart the rise of antisemitism and the exclus…

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Insights from a Second Kickstarter 36:45

7M ago36:45

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Episode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign. If you’re thinking about running a Kickstarter campaign, you’ll want to hear Sara’s tips for creating a compelling Kickstarter Story page, staying organized, and info on changes to the Kickstarter platform. 💜 🎙 Become a su…

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