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Self-Publishing Answers Podcast: Episode 10 – Interview with Joanna Penn

Well, it’s a great day in the life of a podcaster when you get to interview Joanna Penn of TheCreativePenn.com.

So today’s a great day.

Yep, we’ve got Joanna Penn, full-time indie author and self-publishing expert. I don’t use that term lightly, either. Joanna knows her stuff. Enjoy this one, and keep it handy — you’ll want to take notes on what she has to say!

Mentioned in this episode:

NickThacker.com – my new online home!
JFPenn.com – Joanna‘s author website
TheCreativePenn.com – Joanna’s self-p...

The Wake-Up Call: What it Means to Be A Self-Published Writer

I know what you want. It’s the same thing I want:

Freedom to write without distraction. A full-time income from one book. Enough money in the bank that I can travel to each of the settings in my novels. Some magic marketing bullet that guarantees my books’ success.

Am I right?

How about these:

Books that “flow” from somewhere inside, without really trying. A website that I can set up in 10 minutes that suddenly gets millions of page views per day. A perfectly-edited first draft.

Yeah?

Well here’s a...

Indie Publishing or Traditional Publishing?

Note from Nick: This is a guest post fromMaxi Bransdale.

Today I pose the above question. I’ve been at this whole ‘trying to get published’ lark for what feels like forever now, but certainly long enough to see some very definite changes. It used to be for traditional publishing all you needed your arsenal was:

1. A witty, clever and engaging query/cover letter,

2. A to-the-point and yet stylised-enough-to-show-your-style synopsis (normally specific to each agent as they all want different lengt...

Efficient Online Tools for Your Writing Needs

Note from Nick: This is a guest post from Gemma Gaten.

Writing is never easy. So if there are apps or web services that you can use to make your writing journey faster and easier, take advantage of it.

In this digital world, there are plenty of applications or web tools every writer can use in their convenience. All types of online tools made available for you all you have to do is to discover and try it. Turn your passion for writing into a rewarding career by using these online resources in c...

Self-Publishing Answers Podcast: Episode 9 – Interview with Dan Blank

Dan Blank is the founder of WeGrowMedia.com, where he consults and helps authors do their thing better. Today we talk about what it is they do, how he does it, and what it means for you!

Show Notes:

WeGrowMedia.com

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/10/03/111003fa_fact_gawande?currentPage=all

http://wegrowmedia.com/how-i-am-trying-to-create-a-book-giveaway-filled-with-enthusiasm-fun-instead-of-spammy-self-promotion/

http://wegrowmedia.com/bittersweet/

http://wegrowmedia.com/publishing-is-a-tea...

It’s A Beautiful Thing! How I Get Through 100+ Emails Per Day

I know, I know. You’ve heard it all before.

I get it. We’re overthe email stuff. It’s been said before, and you’ve heard every trick in the book.

Well, I don’t care. I’m going to post about“Inbox Zero” anyway.

Because if you’re like me, just because you could teach a master class on “email productivity” doesn’t mean you’re an email ninja.

In fact, if you’rereally like me, you’re far from it.

You wake up to find 7 new emails bouncing at you on your phone, and decide to answer them.

You get to work a...

Self-Publishing Answers Podcast: Episode 8 –Interview with Denise Wakeman

In today’s episode, Iinterview Denise Wakeman of DeniseWakeman.com and TheFutureofInk.com. Ihighly recommend you check out her websites! She’s a fantastic marketer and expert on teaching self-promotion, which is a crucial skill for artists and authors.

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Writing Through Depression… and the Opposite

Note from Nick: This is probably close to the most personal, “diary-like” thing I’ve ever written. It’s not edited, not “vetted,” and might contain words that express feelings I haven’t felt in a long time. However, I think it can help someone, so I’m writing it. You have been warned.

Have you ever been depressed?

I’vebeen there.It wasn’t anything too life-threatening, nor was it chronic, but it was a form of mild depression, caused by work stress, the feeling of never-ending boredom, and that...

Self-Publishing Answers Podcast: Episode 7 – Depressed?

Have you ever been depressed?

I’ve been there. It wasn’t anything too life-threatening, nor was it chronic, but it was a form of mild depression, caused by work stress, the feeling of never-ending boredom, and that I’d reached a dead-end with my job. At the time, I was working a 9-t0-5 at a marketing company that was going nowhere fast. It was a ruthless, sales-focused environment, run by people who cared more about the bottom line than the people they worked with.

It was all I could do to keep...

Collaborative Worlds

Collaborative Worlds – thoughts on extending your brand through shared writing

The traditionally accepted idea of an author is that of an individual who writes stories entirely of their own creation. Once their stories are out there, they do their damnedest to protect their intellectual property be it their characters, narrative or concept. There are lawyers out there who make a very good career shielding their clients from all forms of plagiarism. I’ve experienced this personally: when a TV s...