Carma Spence's Blog, page 70
January 23, 2023
Who inspires you?
I’m in the process of migrating my first website, CarmaSpence.com, to a new server and am taking the opportunity to update, re-home, and retire blog content. It is a walk down memory lane!
In a post from February 2008, I found a list of women business owners who inspired me on my entrepreneurial journey. I bet you’d recognize some of their names:
👉 Ali Brown – I discovered her in 2003 when she was the Ezine Queen because I was developing an idea I had for one. Through her, I discovered the whole world of online marketing.
👉 Lorrie Morgan – Her course on copywriting was the first one I took.
👉 Melanie Benson – Her Unstoppable Goals Method changed my life. And I go through the materials again every so often to make sure I stay on track.
Who has inspired you?
In a post from February 2008, I found a list of women business owners who inspired me on my entrepreneurial journey. I bet you’d recognize some of their names:
👉 Ali Brown – I discovered her in 2003 when she was the Ezine Queen because I was developing an idea I had for one. Through her, I discovered the whole world of online marketing.
👉 Lorrie Morgan – Her course on copywriting was the first one I took.
👉 Melanie Benson – Her Unstoppable Goals Method changed my life. And I go through the materials again every so often to make sure I stay on track.
Who has inspired you?
January 21, 2023
Life is tough, but so are you
Sometimes, the gap between where I am and where I want to be seems insurmountably huge. There are days when I just want to throw in the towel and settle.
BUT I know I'm made for bigger things. I tenaciously believe I can ... so I will!
Anyone else feel this way?
BUT I know I'm made for bigger things. I tenaciously believe I can ... so I will!
Anyone else feel this way?
January 20, 2023
Your Brand Guides You
When you understand your brand and the promise it makes early on in the process, your brand helps guide all aspects of your publishing journey—from the type of content you create to the marketing efforts used to promote it. To learn more about building your author brand, check out this blog post: https://authorneering.com/brand-befor...
January 19, 2023
Failures Are Just Lessons To Be Learned
We all know failing is part of success – but picking yourself up afterward can be a struggle.
I definitely learned this the hard way after publishing the 2nd edition of Home Sweet Home Page. Even though it made it to the bestseller list on Amazon in 3 categories, it did NOT do what I wanted it to.
When these types of setbacks come around it’s important to have the necessary tools and mindset to help you bounce back.
Here’s what I learned from publishing a book that didn’t get the results I’d hoped for that might help you out.
👉 Write the right book. My business had changed since the first edition, and I didn’t think through how I needed to change the book to work for my new focus.
👉 Get the messaging right. When your message is not clear, readers will think you are giving them something you had no intention to give…resulting in the wrong people reading it and then leaving bad (and off-the-mark) reviews.
Mistakes force us to explore other alternatives.
Feel free to learn from my mistakes, and don’t be afraid to make your own!
BTW – I can help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made! Authorneering.com/schedule
👉 What roadblocks did you hit this week? How’d you push through?
I definitely learned this the hard way after publishing the 2nd edition of Home Sweet Home Page. Even though it made it to the bestseller list on Amazon in 3 categories, it did NOT do what I wanted it to.
When these types of setbacks come around it’s important to have the necessary tools and mindset to help you bounce back.
Here’s what I learned from publishing a book that didn’t get the results I’d hoped for that might help you out.
👉 Write the right book. My business had changed since the first edition, and I didn’t think through how I needed to change the book to work for my new focus.
👉 Get the messaging right. When your message is not clear, readers will think you are giving them something you had no intention to give…resulting in the wrong people reading it and then leaving bad (and off-the-mark) reviews.
Mistakes force us to explore other alternatives.
Feel free to learn from my mistakes, and don’t be afraid to make your own!
BTW – I can help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made! Authorneering.com/schedule
👉 What roadblocks did you hit this week? How’d you push through?
January 18, 2023
The top 3 reasons I do what I do
Life is so short! Do you love what you do!
The English dictionary defines purpose as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.”
There are so many reasons we do things…maybe life took you down a certain path…or you have a family to care for…or a spouse or friend persuaded you…maybe sometimes you even look back and wonder how you got here.
Here are the top 3 reasons I do what I do:
1. I was born for this. I fell in love with writing (and seeing my name in print) when I was only 4 years old. A day without expressing my thoughts or creativity is either an unpleasantly busy day, or I'm sick and resting.
2. I love to shorten the paths of my clients. I went the long and winding road to get where I am today. If I knew then what I know now, I would have reached this point at a much younger age. Well, I can't time travel (although that would be so cool, right?), so I do the next best thing and help my clients get to their goals faster.
3. I love to teach. My father and his mother were both teachers, so I've had good role models. And I suspect, I've got some genetics working in my favor, as well. There is just something incredibly joyful that happens when I'm able to "download" my knowledge into another person so that they can fly off and do what they need and want to do.
The fastest way to ignite your passion for something is to remind yourself why you’re doing it. That will help you get through times when things don’t go as expected or take longer than you think. Just remember your WHY and keep working at it! You can do it!
Curious how I can help? Authorneering.com/schedule
The English dictionary defines purpose as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.”
There are so many reasons we do things…maybe life took you down a certain path…or you have a family to care for…or a spouse or friend persuaded you…maybe sometimes you even look back and wonder how you got here.
Here are the top 3 reasons I do what I do:
1. I was born for this. I fell in love with writing (and seeing my name in print) when I was only 4 years old. A day without expressing my thoughts or creativity is either an unpleasantly busy day, or I'm sick and resting.
2. I love to shorten the paths of my clients. I went the long and winding road to get where I am today. If I knew then what I know now, I would have reached this point at a much younger age. Well, I can't time travel (although that would be so cool, right?), so I do the next best thing and help my clients get to their goals faster.
3. I love to teach. My father and his mother were both teachers, so I've had good role models. And I suspect, I've got some genetics working in my favor, as well. There is just something incredibly joyful that happens when I'm able to "download" my knowledge into another person so that they can fly off and do what they need and want to do.
The fastest way to ignite your passion for something is to remind yourself why you’re doing it. That will help you get through times when things don’t go as expected or take longer than you think. Just remember your WHY and keep working at it! You can do it!
Curious how I can help? Authorneering.com/schedule
January 17, 2023
What a difference a smile makes
Science says so! The act of smiling activates neuropeptides, tiny molecules in your brain that facilitate communication between neurons in your brain, and fend off stress, all while releasing dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin.
A smile can literally make you feel better. How’s that for some feel-good science?
Therefore, smile and feel your stress melt away!
A smile can literally make you feel better. How’s that for some feel-good science?
Therefore, smile and feel your stress melt away!
January 16, 2023
How to Create Content that Resonates with Your Audience
Knowing who you are as an author allows you to create content that resonates with readers and potential buyers. Being able to articulate what makes you unique sets your work apart from other similar authors. It also helps ensure that the content you create lines up with the message that readers expect from you.
All of this comes from your author brand. If you’d like to learn more, check out this blog post: https://authorneering.com/brand-befor...
All of this comes from your author brand. If you’d like to learn more, check out this blog post: https://authorneering.com/brand-befor...
January 15, 2023
Weekly Ask
Your author brand informs your work, influences your ideal readers, and can make or break your author career.
How much thought do you put into your author brand?
How much thought do you put into your author brand?
January 14, 2023
You Have What It Takes
Know that you have what it takes to write a book that grows your business. Stepping out of your comfort zone can only help you grow as a person. Be brave. Believe in yourself. And, if need be, get the support you need to make that belief stick.
January 13, 2023
Is Your Author Platform Healthy?
Building an author platform is hard work, and it's tough to know if you're doing it right. Without a doubt, having a strong platform is critical for success as an author. Unfortunately, many authors don't even know where to start when it comes to building their platform. That's where the Is Your Author Platform Healthy? assessment comes in. This six-question quiz will help identify the areas where you need to focus your efforts, so that you can build a thriving platform that supports your writing career. https://authorneering.com/ready
