R.L. Syme's Blog, page 6
November 21, 2017
Episode 69 – How to Write Like a Boss with Honoree Corder & Ben Hale
In this week’s episode we interview Honoree Corder and Ben Hale, co-authors of a new series of books designed to help authors make writing their full-time career and write like a boss. Links & Show Notes: -Why becoming a writing professional is like baking a batch of cookies. -What the heck is a writing hobbyist? […]
October 31, 2017
Episode 67-Produce & Promote Your Own Audio Books With Kate Tilton
In this episode Chris and guest co-host Kate Tilton discuss the process of producing and promoting your own audio books. Show Notes & Links: -How ACX University helps authors navigate the audio book process. -Some of the initial questions authors need to ask before considering audio books. -Pros and cons of releasing an audio book […]
October 24, 2017
Episode 66 – Joanna Penn on the Business of Becoming a Full-Time Author
In this episode Chris and Becca interview successful author-entrepreneur Joanna Penn about the keys to her success and advice for other authors who want to make a full-time living publishing their books. Show Notes & Links -Hear Joanna’s story and how she pulled the plug on a successful corporate career to pursue building her own […]
October 10, 2017
Episode 64 – Honoree Corder on How to Successfully Collaborate With Other Authors
In this episode we interview rock star nonfiction author and coach Honoree Corder on how to collaborate on projects with other authors. Learn what it takes to work with another author. Show Notes And Links -What does the collaboration process look like? -How do you find another author to collaborate with? -How do you actually […]
October 3, 2017
Episode 63 – Indie Zara Keane Shares Her Book Marketing Secrets
In this week’s episode we interview one of our favorite indie authors, Zara Keane. She knows her book marketing. You won’t want to miss. Show Notes & Links -Zara shares her tips for success with Amazon Marketing Service ads. -How to build an invested review team. Learn how to vet your reviewers for a higher […]
September 26, 2017
Episode 62 – How to Land Your Emails in the Inbox with AWeber’s Tom Tate
In this episode we welcome Tom Tate, AWeber’s Product Marketing Manager gives us tips on how to land your emails in your subscribers’ inboxes. This episode is an email marketing Learning Lab–note taking will be valuable. Show Notes & Links -Why email companies screen your emails -How email companies decide what is spam -Why your […]
September 19, 2017
Episode 61 – Writing For Love and Money With Sue Quinn
In this episode Chris interviews multiple genre author Sue Quinn about how to write for love and money. Also, they explore the process of shutting down Sue’s very popular Facebook and when to know when a group has outlived its purpose. Show Notes & Links In this episode you’ll hear: Authors can write for both […]
September 12, 2017
Episode 60 – Dave Chesson on How To Use Keyword for Amazon Ads
In this episode, Chris and Dave Chesson dig into Amazon keywords–what are they, why do you need to know how to use them, and everything in between. You’ll want to take notes on this one. A learning lab episode. I am busy editing the last part of my upcoming book, Vangie Vale And The Corpseless […]
August 29, 2017
Episode 59 – Top 10 Tips to Sell More Books on Facebook
In this episode you’ll get 10 terrific tips to sell more books on Facebook. You’ll wanna take notes. **Special announcement: Becca’s Write Better Faster class is open again. If you didn’t get in last time, be sure and grab your seat early. Click here for more info. Show Notes & Links -We review the “Golden […]
August 22, 2017
Episode 58 – How to Sell Your Books Without Feeling Sleazy – Pt. 2
In this episode, Chris continues the mini series on how to sell by looking closer at the 80-20 Content Rule, or how to write content that is so valuable readers will want more. Show Notes & Links: -Why you need to go back and listen to episode 57 if you haven’t already. -Review of the […]
