Author Success Show: Recent Episodes
Jyotsna Ramachandran
Are you an aspiring author who wants to successfully self-publish your book? Are you looking for ways to increase your book sales and use your book to grow your business? You are in the right place because this is Author Success show where you get all your questions related to book writing, publishing and marketing answered by successful authors. Enjoy the show with your host - the founder of Happy Self Publishing, Jyotsna Ramachandran
Tune in to this week's episode of the Author Success Show as we unravel the extraordinary journey of our client, Miranda Sofia, a 10-year-old author with big dreams.
With a love for reading and writing deeply ingrained in her from a young age, Miranda's passion for storytelling is undeniable. Inspired to continue writing after winning her first prize in a local writing competition, Miranda's dedication to her craft only grew stronger.
With unwavering support from her parents, Miranda took a leap of faith and published her debut book, "Poems and Stories for Little People."
Miranda's achievements speak volumes about her talent and determination. She's been recognized as GSA's young woman of the week and became the youngest author added to the esteemed Chiswick Writers list. Additionally, she showcased her work at the prestigious Chiswick Book Festival 2023, leaving those around her, especially children, inspired.
Listen to the full interview and find out:
What were Miranda's highs and lows on her journey as a young author? How does she navigate her creative process? What invaluable lessons has she learned along the way? And more!
Ready to be inspired? Tune in to the full interview with Miranda and discover the magic of believing in yourself, no matter your age. Get your children a lovely collection of stories. Get Miranda’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Poems-Stories-Little-People-written/dp/B0C2S7LLLC
Dive into an insightful conversation with Dr. Tamara Stephens on the Author Success Show!
Discover the profound wisdom behind her message: "The greatest challenge in life, we learn the greatest lesson."
As a passionate advocate for journaling, Dr. Tamara shares the transformative power of self-reflection, guiding you on a path of personal growth and awareness. Explore her unique perspective on life as an "Earth School," where every experience serves as a lesson in joy, gratitude, and consciousness.
Tune in now to unlock the keys to harnessing the power of everyday moments for a more fulfilling life journey!
Dr. Tamara Stephens is a wife, boy mom of 3, and grandmother. She is also an assistant professor of nursing at a large University, an author, and speaker. Other than spending time with family, she absolutely loves working in service to others. She’s done medical missionary work in Haiti, is a Meals on Wheels volunteer, and collects and distributes items for Atlanta’s unhoused population.
Tamara often describes her life journey as “eventful” filled with the extremes of tribulations and failures but also the greatest joys and successes. Along her journey she’s learned to appreciate all of life’s experiences. At some point in her life, she began to recognize and understand that even the most challenging and difficult events were necessary parts of her personal evolution. Her mission now is to help others learn to be prudent students of this “Earth School” in which we are all enrolled. She’s helping people to become curious, patient, accepting, and appreciative of every life experience and ultimately to live their purpose.
To learn more about Dr. Tamara Stephens and her transformative work, visit https://enhancedlifexperience.com/. Follow Dr. Tamara Stephens on Instagram @drtamara_stephens for daily inspiration. And don't forget to check out her latest book, "Well of Course," available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG3VVD41
Join us as we embark on this journey to author success with Dr. Tamara Stephens!
Welcome to the Author Success Show! Today, we're thrilled to have Tamra Andress, a 6x #1 bestselling author, keynote speaker, and top podcaster, join us as we unlock the secrets to author success.
Tamra is a serial entrepreneur who specializes in working with high-capacity Christian leaders to become millionaire messengers and share the Good News. Through her publishing company, F.I.T. in Faith Press, she empowers messengers in the marketplace by integrating publishing, podcasting, and platform development while infusing play into the process. Additionally, her non-profit, The Founder Collective, focuses on ordaining and sustaining marketplace ministers.
During the interview, we delved into practical strategies and invaluable advice for aspiring authors. We discussed overcoming challenges and successfully completing your manuscript.Tamra also shared insights into how she selected the topics for her books, including her recent series, "The Joyful Entrepreneur." Additionally, we explored the transformative power of collaboration in the writing and publishing process, along with why authors should consider speaking at conferences and events to amplify their impact.
To learn more about Tamra Andress and her transformative work, visit www.fitinfaithmedia.com. Follow Tamra on Instagram @tamra.andress for daily inspiration. And don't forget to check out her latest book, "The Joy Full Entrepreneur," available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Full-Entrepreneur-Solutions-Supernatural-Business/dp/1636982948/
Join us as we embark on this journey to author success with Tamra Andress!
Feeling stuck with your book project? Unsure how to navigate the obstacles and uncertainties that come with the territory?
In this episode of the Author Success Show, we dive deep into the transformative journey of our special guest, Kristyn Koegel, author of "Two Roads, One Heart"
Kristin's journey began at the age of 15 when she grappled with mental health challenges, sparking a lifelong quest for meaning and purpose. Her book, "Two Roads, One Heart" is a testament to her growth and transformation, offering insights and strategies to help others navigate similar struggles.
Join us as Kristyn shares her experience of becoming an author, from initially doubting her writing ability to embracing her gift and passion for storytelling. She also shares how she found inspiration in poetry and biblical verses, which ultimately shaped the structure and message of her book. We also talked about the importance of being open-minded and receptive to feedback, which played a pivotal role in refining her book's content and structure.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation that will reignite your passion for writing and empower you to overcome any obstacle on your writing journey.
Don't miss out! Listen to the full episode now!
To learn more about Kristyn, connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @kristynkoegel
And don't forget to check out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Roads-One-R-T-Spirit-Led/dp/B0BFV2B1C3
When the urge to write a book strikes and you're bursting with a powerful story, it's easy to get wrapped up in your own narrative and forget about your readers.
That's exactly what we explored with our guest, Smita Gupta Agrawal, on the latest episode of Author Success Show.
In her book, "Illuminating Shadows," Smita bravely shares her life journey, including the tough times, while also offering practical advice that readers can glean wisdom from.
This discussion serves as a gentle reminder that amidst life's shadows, invaluable jewels of wisdom often lie hidden – all waiting to be illuminated.
We also delved into Smita's authorial journey, discovering how she carefully selected her book title, her unique writing process, and the significance of trusting your publishing team.
Don't miss out! Listen to the full episode now!
To learn more about Smita, connect with her: On LinkedIn: @smitagagrawal On Instagram @calmmind_with_smita
And don't forget to check out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSBFZ25T
🎙️ Join us on the latest episode of Author Success Show as we sit down with our incredible client, Tina Booker, to delve into the journey behind her captivating memoir, “The Black Wildflower”.
From the moment Tina decided to pursue her dream of becoming an author to the intricacies of crafting her book's content and structure, we uncover the inspirations and challenges that shaped her writing process.
Discover how Tina infused her love for music into the narrative, why she chose bite-sized chapters, and the pivotal moments that led to her book's title.
As Tina reflects on her self-publishing experience with Happy Self Publishing, she shares candid insights into the impact her memoir has had on her life.
Tune in to learn more about Tina Booker and her empowering memoir!
To learn more about Tina and her memoir, “The Black Wildflower”, visit her website: https://theblackwildflower.com/ On Instagram @tinabooker_official On Facebook @pastortinaB On Thread @tinabooker_official On Tiktok @iamblackwildflower On Youtube @@pastortinab
And don't forget to check out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRQNFP4M
🎙️Join us for an inspiring interview with Chitra Rochlani, author of "The Warrior Mindset", as she shares her journey and insights into writing and publishing her book.
Discover how Chitra transitioned from various roles to becoming a Coach, Medium, and Intuitive healer. Learn about the challenges she faced in showing up authentically and her strategies for overcoming the fear of judgment.
In this interview, Chitra also shares valuable insights on how she selected her book topic and decided on the title, as well as her process for outlining and structuring her book. As a wellness coach, medium, and intuitive healer, Chitra Rochlani is on a mission to empower her clients to have a strong (warrior) mindset and an aligned spirit. She is the founder of Fit Warrior Life (www.FitWarriorLife.com) and conducts interactive and engaging workshops designed to break down complex topics like mindset, intuition, and manifestation into simple and practical actionable steps.
And don't forget to check out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLHSMLL1
Are you overwhelmed with book ideas, all clamoring for attention. How do you sift through them all to find the one that truly speaks to your heart and connects with your audience? If you have so many book ideas but aren't sure which one is right for you, then this video is for you!
Today, we're joined by Jennifer Anderson, a seasoned leadership coach, CEO of Moving Forward Solutions, and author of "Call for Compassion."
With over 25 years of experience as a leadership career strategist, Jennifer has worked with national and international companies to cultivate leaders that everyone wants to work for.
As a sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant in leadership and career management, Jennifer's insights have been featured in Forbes and various industry magazines.
Recently, Jennifer published "Call for Compassion," a book aimed at helping you and your team overcome low morale, workplace dissatisfaction, and poor communication.
During our conversation, we delved into the process of narrowing down a book topic that deeply resonates with you and your audience. We also explored the benefits of working with a Book Coach, especially for busy entrepreneurs like you. Plus, we shared strategies for reaching out to people to gather reviews for your book, and much more!
To learn more about Jennifer, visit her website: https://www.MovingForwardSolutions.com
And don't forget to check out her book, "Call for Compassion," on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732065713
My Story:
Hi, I am Jyotsna, your Author Success Coach and founder of Happy Self Publishing and Author Success Academy. I am here to help coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their books.
I’m now on a bigger mission. So far, I’ve been helping only those people who come to us at Happy Self Publishing with a ready manuscript. However, there are so many more people who aspire to become authors but don’t have access to the right information, accountability and tools to make them finish their books. The realisation of this vacuum has made me create Author Success Academy – the community and course for authors to finally get their book done.
Schedule a call with our Publishing Consultant here: www.happyselfpublishing.com/call so we can discuss your book project and how we can help you!
If you have any questions about book publishing and book marketing, you can email me and my team at writetous@happyselfpublishing.com
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Suzette Mullen!
Suzette Mullen is an Author Accelerator certified book coach committed to amplifying the voices LGBTQ+ memoir and nonfiction writers.
Her favorite part of coaching is helping writers find the deeper story inside their experiences and she also finds great joy in fostering writing communities, which is why she’s created WRITE YOURSELF OUT, a community exclusively for LGBTQ+ writers.
In addition to coaching memoir and nonfiction, Suzette writes personal essays and long form memoir. The Only Way Through Is Out, her memoir about coming out later in life, will be published by The University of Wisconsin Press in winter 2024.
Suzette is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Wellesley College, and also holds a certificate in spiritual formation from Columbia Theological Seminary. A founding board member of The Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition, she is the proud mom of two adult sons and lives in Lancaster PA with her wife and their nine-pound rescue pup.
To learn more about Suzette, visit her website: https://www.yourstoryfinder.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Jen Braaksma!
Jen Braaksma is an author and book coach, in Ottawa, Canada. With more than 20 years' experience teaching writing, Jen works with her clients one-on-one to help them write their novels or memoirs. Her debut novel, a YA fantasy, Evangeline's Heaven was published in 2022 and her next book, a YA dystopian thriller is coming in 2024!
With years of experience in the industry, Jen shares valuable insights and tips for aspiring writers looking to take their craft to the next level.
Connect with Jen at her website: https://jenbraaksma.com
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In this episode of the Author Success Show, we have the pleasure of interviewing book coach Tedd Hawks. Tedd Hawks is a writer, book coach, and trainer from Chicago. He’s been writing stories since he could read - focused initially on magic rabbits, his work now centers on dramatic fish. He strives to both write stories that connect with others and help others get their books into the world. As an Author Accelerator Certified Coach, he’s available for writing coaching and consulting. Join us as we discuss Tedd's journey to becoming a certified book coach, the genre he specializes in, and the process of working with him. We also delve into the importance of consistency in writing and explore the question of whether deadlines stifle creativity. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, you won't want to miss this insightful and engaging conversation with Tedd Hawks. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and tips for achieving success as a writer!
Check out www.teddhawks.com to find out more about Tedd’s books and book coaching business
If you have questions about book writing process or interested to work with Tedd, feel free to reach out to Tedd by emailing him at bookcoachtedd@gmail.com or follow him on Instagram @teddwritesstuff
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In this exciting new episode, we will deep dive into how Sambit pivoted himself into writing his book "ANYBODY CAN RUN".
Sambit is an environment, health and safety consultant based in Bengaluru.
He is an ultra-marathoner, green activist and writer.
His book "Anybody can run" is his first book that is intended to inspire people to stay fit by running and working diligently towards solving societal issues
Make sure you listen to the whole podcast for Sambit’s nuggets of wisdom and his exclusive tips!
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Clayton Noblit
Clayton Noblit is a senior marketing manager at Written Word Media. He is passionate about helping authors find their readers and finding ways to sell more books. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and making beverages.
If you've ever wondered why authors market their books, or how to get started marketing your book, this is a must-see episode!
Check out Written Word Media’s website: https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/
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We were thrilled to be joined by Meera Kothand for this week's episode of Experts on Purpose!
Meera is an email marketing strategist and 3X Amazon Best-selling Author of the books The One Hour Content Plan, The Blog Startup & But I’m not an Expert!. She is also the publisher of MeeraKothand.Com, an award winning site listed as the Top 100 sites for solopreneurs in 2020, 2018 and 2017 and the popular CREATE Planners.
Using her unique Profitable Email System™ and ADDICTED Business framework, she makes powerful marketing strategies simple and relatable so that small business owners can build a tribe that’s addicted to their zone of genius.
She has been featured on Marketing Profs, YFS, Addicted 2 Success and several other sites. When she’s not working with clients or on her next book, you can find Meera reading the Rebel Girls Series with her 8-year old daughter.
In this episode, Meera shared her successful entrepreneurial journey, she also discussed how how to create your email strategy, how to make sure your voice resonates with your audience, and more!
Don't miss it!
Connect with Meera:
https://www.meerakothand.com/
Learn how to kick start your email list even if you have not sent a single email with Meera's free course: https://www.meerakothand.com/email-lists-newbies/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Patricia Wooster.
Patricia is a former corporate software executive turned traditionally published author of thirteen books and a self-published author of three business books. She is the founder of WoosterMedia that transforms leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers, and thought leaders into published authors who amplify their message through high-impact books.
She has worked on over 350+ traditional publisher projects and helped countless others self-publish their books. She coaches people through the process of creating a transformational experience for their readers by mastering their message, engaging with their readers, and adhering to the high standards set by the traditional publishing industry. Her clients have landed agents, publishing contracts, speaking opportunities, and best-seller status.
In this episode, Patricia shares her journey to becoming a book coach, what a Value Ladder is all about, investing in the right people, the benefits of working with the experts, and more!
Check out Patricia’s website: https://www.woostermediabooks.com/
Follow her on instagram: @patriciawooster
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Misty Lynch.
Misty Lynch helps high achieving women and families handle their finances with confidence using investment management, financial planning, and coaching strategies that meet their needs. Misty hosts the unscripted reality show, HEARTBROKE and weekly podcast, Demystifying Money.
She is a personal finance expert and a resource for media outlets including The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, CNBC, CNN, Investopedia, Real Simple, Student Loan Hero, and many others. Investopedia named her one of the Top 100 Financial Advisors in 2021 and US News and World Report named her one of the 9 Women in Finance to Follow "because sometimes you need life advice, not just financial advice".
In this episode, Misty talks about how quitting her job turned out to be a blessing, the inspiration behind Demystifying Money, how Misty gained clarity and confidence to go forward with her author journey, and more!
Check out Misty’s website: https://mistylynch.com/
Follow her on instagram: @mistylynchcfp
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Melanie Herschorn!
Melanie Herschorn is a book marketing strategist and founder of VIP Digital Content. Her experience with a marketer inspired her to create a company that helps authors get their message into the world. Her methods are friendly and inspiring. Its goal is to create a valuable engagement with its target audience.
Authors find her program beneficial in marketing their books and selling them. Melanie believes that marketing is a skill that authors must learn to put more value on their readers’ experience.
If you've ever wondered how authors market their books, or when to start marketing your book, this is a must-see episode!
Check out VIP Digital Content website: https://vipdigitalcontent.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Debbie Rosemont
Debbie Rosemont is a Productivity Consultant and the founder of Simply Placed. It was her conviction to give her best to her priorities that inspired her to create Simply Placed. She committed to helping clients live more productive and rewarding lives free of the stress and chaos caused by disorder. Debbie is also the author of two educational books on the vast benefits of organizing priorities. She is an involved wife and mother, volunteer, and business owner.
Many people are stuck in unhelpful patterns. This stops them from reaching their full potential. If you're hoping to be free from unhealthy cycles or looking to improve your productivity, then this episode is for you!
Here are the books written by Debbie that will surely help you to get more organized-
1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office book
Six Word Lessons to Be More Productive book
Free Resource: Rock Your Work from Anywhere guide
Free Facebook group: Organize To Optimize
A few ways Debbie could support and inspire an aspiring author,
Stop feeling overwhelmed and disorganized and finally have time for your priorities.
Schedule a Free Discovery Call to explore working together with Debbie: https://SimplyPlaced.as.me/DiscoveryCall
Special Discount for our listeners!
Grab Debbie’s Organize to Optimize mini-course and Productivity Task Master Bundle-
For only $97, that is a $50 off regular price!
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6-Month Productivity Transformation package – solid strategies, established habits, sustainable results.
Follow Debbie on her social media accounts:
Twitter: simplyplaced
Instagram: simplyplaced
Linkedin: Simply Placed
Facebook: Simply Placed
(Guest’s website, social, call to action, etc. )
Check out Simply Placed website: https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Debbie Rosemont
Debbie Rosemont is a Productivity Consultant and the founder of Simply Placed. It was her conviction to give her best to her priorities that inspired her to create Simply Placed. She committed to helping clients live more productive and rewarding lives free of the stress and chaos caused by disorder. Debbie is also the author of two educational books on the vast benefits of organizing priorities. She is an involved wife and mother, volunteer, and business owner.
Many people are stuck in unhelpful patterns. This stops them from reaching their full potential. If you're hoping to be free from unhealthy cycles or looking to improve your productivity, then this episode is for you!
Here are the books written by Debbie that will surely help you to get more organized-
1 Habit for a Thriving Home Office book
Six Word Lessons to Be More Productive book
Free Resource: Rock Your Work from Anywhere guide
Free Facebook group: Organize To Optimize
A few ways Debbie could support and inspire an aspiring author,
Stop feeling overwhelmed and disorganized and finally have time for your priorities.
Schedule a Free Discovery Call to explore working together with Debbie: https://SimplyPlaced.as.me/DiscoveryCall
Special Discount for our listeners!
Grab Debbie’s Organize to Optimize mini-course and Productivity Task Master Bundle-
For only $97, that is a $50 off regular price!
t’s About Time virtual productivity program
6-Month Productivity Transformation package – solid strategies, established habits, sustainable results.
Follow Debbie on her social media accounts:
Twitter: simplyplaced
Instagram: simplyplaced
Linkedin: Simply Placed
Facebook: Simply Placed
(Guest’s website, social, call to action, etc. )
Check out Simply Placed website: https://www.itssimplyplaced.com/
Join our Free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyauthorstribe/
Today we have a very special guest with us, Mary Adkins.
Mary Adkins is a writing coach and founder of The Book Incubator, a 12-month program to write, revise, and pitch your novel or memoir. She is author of the novels When You Read This (Indie Next Pick, “Best Book of 2019” by Good Housekeeping and Real Simple), Privilege (Today.com “Best Summer Read,” New York Post “Best Book of the Week”), and Palm Beach (recently named one of the New York Post’s “Best Books of 2021”). Her books have been published in 13 countries, and her essays and reporting have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, and more.
A graduate of Yale Law School and Duke University, she helps aspiring authors finish their books with joy and clarity.
In this episode, Mary talks about the 5 types of writing goals, how to identify a reputable traditional publisher, how to find a literary agent who is a good match for you, and more!
Check out Mary’s website: https://maryadkinswriter.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Travis Chustz.
Travis Chustz is just one of almost 7.8 billion people on the planet. He tries to make it day by day like everyone else. He desires to share his personal experiences and life lessons to help others, so they can see their true potential.
Watch as he tells his story of how he was able to write his book despite having a busy life and career and what inspired him to write Boxed In, a book that helps bring a shift in perspective to make millions of you included.
Travis’ mission in life is to turn his personal pain into purpose. He has a YouTube channel based on spirituality. His philanthropic work is helping to end the 150-billion-dollar-per-year business of child and sex trafficking.
Follow Travis on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TravisChustz
Get Travis’ book on Amaazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NQNG34H
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Vino Supraja
Vino Supraja is an architect turned fashion designer. Her talent and personality attracted several coveted industry awards. This gained her widespread recognition from her peers in the fashion world. Vino graduated from IFA Paris in 2014. Since then, her couture designs enjoyed international exposure on runways across the globe. Her designs are on runways in New York, Brooklyn, and Shanghai Fashion Week. These were well-received by both the audience and the press. She was recently awarded the Sustainable Fashion Runway Award by Fashion Revolution. - a cause very close to her heart.
Vino's experiences in her professional career made her realize where she wants to be. Her journey in becoming an international success is an inspiration to a lot of people.
Vino's vision is to educate consumers about sustainable fashion. So she set her heart on becoming an author. She wanted to show her audience the real meaning of sustainable fashion and its benefits. Her goal to produce a fun and understandable book has come alive in the design and illustrations she did herself.
Get to know more about Vino, her book, and amazing sustainable fashion designs.
Check out her website at https://vinosupraja.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Vino Supraja
Vino Supraja is an architect turned fashion designer. Her talent and personality attracted several coveted industry awards. This gained her widespread recognition from her peers in the fashion world. Vino graduated from IFA Paris in 2014. Since then, her couture designs enjoyed international exposure on runways across the globe. Her designs are on runways in New York, Brooklyn, and Shanghai Fashion Week. These were well-received by both the audience and the press. She was recently awarded the Sustainable Fashion Runway Award by Fashion Revolution. - a cause very close to her heart.
Vino's experiences in her professional career made her realize where she wants to be. Her journey in becoming an international success is an inspiration to a lot of people.
Vino's vision is to educate consumers about sustainable fashion. So she set her heart on becoming an author. She wanted to show her audience the real meaning of sustainable fashion and its benefits. Her goal to produce a fun and understandable book has come alive in the design and illustrations she did herself.
Get to know more about Vino, her book, and amazing sustainable fashion designs.
Check out her website at https://vinosupraja.com/
Join our Free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyauthorstribe/
Today we have a very special guest with us, Maitreya Dasa.
Maitreya Dasa is an Englishman who, at odds with the ethos of his countrymen and failed in romance, began looking abroad for the fulfillment of his life.
His great adventure, which took him to seventy countries, started as a search for personal happiness but ended as a quest for truth. Along the way, he realized universal truths that have existed in human society for two million years, according to Vedic scriptures. He understood his true nature was the soul, not the material body. He realized that his unknown guide and mentor was the Supreme Lord, the Supersoul existing within the heart of all living entities. His crowning glory was as a rare soul when he realized the Lord to be the cause of all causes, and all that exists.
Watch this episode as Maitreya shared how he discovered Krishna consciousness as the answer to his search, how do you balance doing what you’re supposed to do and leaving everything to God, his writing process, and more!
Check out Maitreya’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Escape-Paradise-Beyond-Englishmans-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B0B4BQ79M9
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Maitreya Dasa.
Maitreya Dasa is an Englishman who, at odds with the ethos of his countrymen and failed in romance, began looking abroad for the fulfillment of his life.
His great adventure, which took him to seventy countries, started as a search for personal happiness but ended as a quest for truth. Along the way, he realized universal truths that have existed in human society for two million years, according to Vedic scriptures. He understood his true nature was the soul, not the material body. He realized that his unknown guide and mentor was the Supreme Lord, the Supersoul existing within the heart of all living entities. His crowning glory was as a rare soul when he realized the Lord to be the cause of all causes, and all that exists.
Watch this episode as Maitreya shared how he discovered Krishna consciousness as the answer to his search, how do you balance doing what you’re supposed to do and leaving everything to God, his writing process, and more!
Check out Maitreya’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Escape-Paradise-Beyond-Englishmans-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B0B4BQ79M9
Join our Free Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyauthorstribe/
Today we have a very special guest with us, Avi Arya.
Avi Arya is a father of two girls and 6 dogs, a street car racer turned hotelier turned Social Media Influencer. He is named amongst the top 25 influencers by Influencive, ranked as one of the top 100 digital icons of the region by Impact Magazine and credited to create 100 million dollar revenues for his clients.
With over 20+ years of experience, Avi now shares his knowledge about Social Media, Digital Marketing and Revenue Generation. He has delivered talks at various forums in India and overseas some of them being Social Media Camp in Victoria, Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, National Summit of Small Business Digital Marketing in San Diego, Social Media Mastery Conference in Canada where he also won the Best Speaker Award.
In this episode, Avi Arya shares his journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the effective methods of reaching out to others, the Internet Moguls of the World, and more!
Check out Avi Arya’s website: https://www.askaviarya.com/
Subscribe to Avi’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AviArya
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This week on Author Success Show, we had the pleasure of interviewing Anjani Amriit.
Corporate lawyer turned Holistic Leadership Expert & Women’s Empowerment Advocate, Speaker and International Best-Selling Author, Anjani Amriit went from crisis to contribution leaving her 9 to 5 to become a socialpreneur. She is the founder of 'Women With Purpose', an online global women’s community that influences, impacts and inspires women to reconnect with their feminine power to become unstoppable.
Her mission is to advocate for women’s empowerment in the corporate world; grow more socially conscious leaders; mobilise change makers to bring their highest purpose to life.
Anjani Amriit works with influential founders, leaders and teams across the globe including the likes of Apple, Adobe and Visa. She helps her clients shift from powerless to powerful. She is genius at supporting her clients feel safe, supported and empowered while moving through a personal transformation journey and significant life changes.
Working with Anjani Amriit you will grow and develop an increasing respect for self, gain deep insights into the limitations that hold you back, and receive 'internally sourced' strategies and tools to drive radical external success.
Anjani Amriit offers speaking, private and group mentoring programs, events and profound purpose retreats that guarantee mystical adventure and transformation.
Anjani Amriit is regularly featured in the media. She lives in Byron, is an avid poet, songwriter and adventurer.
On this episode, we discussed her entrepreneurial journey, what led her to quit her job and start her own business, and a little bit about Women With Purpose.
We also talked about the power of collaboration, her book-writing process, the topic she chose for her collaboration book, the impact of publishing a book on Anjani, and more!
Learn more about Anjani and her work by visiting her website: https://anjaniamriit.com/
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This week on Author Success Show, we had the pleasure of interviewing the inspiring couple Dan Junkins and Jana Scholten.
Dan Junkins was diagnosed in 2017 with acute myeloid leukemia with only weeks to live. He now lives a vital, healthy and thriving life five years later. Terminal illness can be a gradual death sentence. After receiving his diagnosis, he was frozen, lost and speechless. This was his lowest point emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. As it turns out, it was a new beginning.
Now he shares his empowering story in his newly published book, “Peacocks Poison and Leukemia: A Life of Vibrant Health!” and shows how to be healthy and thriving. How he discovers the amazing peacock and its ability to eat poison, using the science of "emergence", drawing on his environment and relationships to resolve and move through the illness, his chemotherapy and blossoming new life.
Jana Scholten was diagnosed in 2000 with multiple sclerosis. She shares her powerful story of becoming free from multiple sclerosis in her new bestselling book “Enchanted Wellness: How To Go From Hating Disease to Loving It!”.
Diagnosed in 2000 with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, and told she would be disabled in ten years, Jana challenged herself by training to be a triathlete over the following nine years, while still taking MS drugs and dealing with dizziness, numbness, vertigo, and massive fatigue.
At her lowest point, she discovered the powerful world of mind body medicine, taking on meditation and visualization practices. She also took on forgiving others and herself, releasing her from past abuses in her life. This path led to being symptom free, drug free and in benign status by her doctors. Her story shares the power of loving and forgiving not only others but also herself and her body.
On this episode, Dan and Jana share their recovery stories, they also talk about their author journey, how they inspire and empower people to live a vibrant life, and more!
You won't want to miss it!
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Jessie Kwak!
Jessie Kwak is a sci-fi novelist, ghostwriter, and author of two productivity guides for creative people: From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book.
On this episode, Jessie discusses the best ways to develop your own writing practice, how to decide if you should write your own book or hire a ghostwriter, how to avoid getting stuck in your writing, how to sell all your books and merchandise through your own author website, and more!
You won't want to miss it!
You can learn more about Jessie at www.jessiekwak.com, or follow her on Twitter (@jkwak).
Check out Jessie’s book, “From Big Idea to Book: Create a Writing Practice That Brings You Joy” here: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Idea-Book-Writing-Practice/dp/1648410626/
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Stephanie Bolster McCannon!
Stephanie Bolster McCannon is a leader in the health and well-being field. As coach she understands the necessity for supporting the individual. As an organizational psychologist she understands the overall health, productivity and viability of change, growth and expansion.
In this episode, Stephanie shared her journey to becoming an author, how did she convert her book into an online course, how she managed to get a Foreword for her book from none other than, Jack Canfield, and more!
You won't want to miss it!
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Check out Stephanie’s book, “Bolster Up!” here: https://www.bolsterupbook.com/
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Marcia Bench!
Marcia Bench is a leading Online Business Growth Strategist for coaches, speakers, authors and expert entrepreneurs. A 27-time author, she invented the industry of career coaching, built her coach training school to span 50 countries in that specialty, sold it in 2020 and started her next venture. Marcia launched her initial business part time while working as an attorney – and soon sold her practice and home to embark on a 10-month national tour with her first book, published by Hay House. She is currently the CEO of Transformational Thought Leaders International.
Her books include Conscious Client Attraction and Tao of Entrepreneurship. A former attorney and corporate executive, She has worked primarily from a home base (as well as from her RV’s, boats and other locations) for the past 20 years. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband of 27 years and their Havanese dog Roxy.
In this episode, Marcia shared her approach to writing, what led her to become a serial author, how can authors land media coverage, and more!
You won't want to miss it!
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Manish Bundhun.
Manish is a Corporate Monk who wears multiple hats – Human Resources Leader, Executive Coach, published Author, with over 20+ years in the field of Human Resources and Organisation Development.
He is the author of, “Shots of Insights: 101 Inspirations to Live, Learn and Lead Better” and “Disruptor”: 9 Abilities Of Agile Leaders
In this episode, Manish shared how he managed to write three books in a year and how he got two of them published, how to develop the habit of writing consistently, how to leverage LinkedIn for authors, and more!
You won't want to miss it!
Check out Manish’s books here: https://www.shotsofinsights.com
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Adriana Monique Alvarez.
Adriana Monique Alvarez is the CEO and Founder of AMA Publishing, where she teaches women how to start highly profitable publishing companies. She's an international bestselling author and has been seen in Forbes, Huffington Post, International Living, Addicted2Success, Elephant Journal, FOX, ABC, and NBC.
She is the author of "HOW TO START A SIX FIGURE PUBLISHING COMPANY," which is available to buy on Amazon. She is a USA Today bestselling author and her most recent book, "THE YOUNGER SELF LETTERS" debuted #1 on bestseller lists internationally.
In this episode, Adriana discusses what led her to help women start highly profitable publishing businesses, why becoming a bestseller is so important, and what's the difference between an Amazon Bestseller and a USA Today Bestseller.
You won't want to miss it!
Visit Adriana's website at https://adrianamoniquealvarez.com/
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This week on Author Success Show, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Chandler Bolt.
Chandler Bolt is an investor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, and the author of 7 bestselling books, including his most recent book, Published. Self-Publishing School is an INC 5000 company, the last 3 years in a row, as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. Chandler is also the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast and the Self-Publishing School Podcast. Through his books, podcasts, YouTube channels, and Self-Publishing School, he’s helped thousands of people write a book that grows their income, impact, and business.
In this episode, Chandler discusses the importance of having audio versions of your books, why you should narrate your own books, his mind mapping process for authors, and so much more.
We even got to hear about how Chandler has grown his company into a multi-seven figure!
It was an incredible episode filled with valuable information that you won't want to miss!
If you live in the U.S., don't miss this chance to get a free physical copy of Chandler's book at https://publishedbook.com/jyotsna
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Lori Tartaglia, author of 'Nothing Stays the Same', was a delight to have on the Author Success Show.
Lori Tartaglia is a passionate student of human behavior. A New Jersey certified elementary school teacher with a B.A in Psychology, she completed the Robins-Madanes Strategic Intervention coach certification. Divorced when her children were one and three years old, Lori acted as a facilitator in support groups for those separated and divorced. She was compelled to write this book for others on the path to healing in the aftermath of a divorce. Lori loves living in Morris County New Jersey, but also had the privilege of living in Italy, Switzerland, and Germany. She is fascinated with learning different languages and is obsessed with reading historical fiction.
During this episode, Lori talks about the inspiration behind her book, "Nothing Stays the Same", her writing process, her greater purpose to help others navigate the same journey, and more!
Lori also shared one thing she did that made her publishing journey enjoyable.
Having such a lovely guest on our show makes us feel so grateful! You can learn more about Lori and her book, "Nothing Stays The Same", by following her Instagram account: @nothingstaysthesamebook
For more information on Lori's book, visit Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Stays-Same-Heartbreak-Divorce-ebook/dp/B09R5VHNBJ
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We had a great time on the Author Success Show with Tom Schwab, Author & Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet.
In this episode, Tom discussed the benefits of podcast guesting and how to be an awesome podcast guest. We also got to cover how to maintain the relationship with your host after your on-air interview is over—which, if you weren't aware, is one of the most important parts of podcast guesting.
We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful guest on our show! If you want more information about Tom Schwab, visit their website at https://interviewvalet.com/
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We had a great time on the Author Success Show with Tom Schwab, Author & Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet.
In this episode, Tom discussed the benefits of podcast guesting and how to be an awesome podcast guest. We also got to cover how to maintain the relationship with your host after your on-air interview is over—which, if you weren't aware, is one of the most important parts of podcast guesting.
We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful guest on our show! If you want more information about Tom Schwab, visit their website at https://interviewvalet.com/
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We had a great time on the Author Success Show with Bob Wheeler, Financial Expert, Author, and Founder of The Money Nerve and we're so excited to share his valuable insights with you all!
Bob is someone who has overcome self-doubt and fear in order to pursue his passion for helping other people understand money and take control over their lives.
In this episode, he talked about how his whole world changed when he decided to take the plunge and become an author: new opportunities came knocking on his door, he got to connect with people he never would have met otherwise, and he was able to bring his message out into the world.
He also said that everyone is an expert in their own story. You are the only person who can tell your story so you may as well be the one to do it! You will be surprised how many people can relate to your story and will want to hear more!
Bob also talked about how small baby steps add up over time—you don't need to do everything at once. If you focus on doing just one thing every day that moves you towards your goal (in this case, writing your book), you'll find yourself at the finish line before you know it.
We are so grateful to have had such a wonderful guest on our show! If you want more information about Bob or The Money Nerve, visit their website at https://www.themoneynerve.com/
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We’re so excited to have Paul Shapiro on The Author Success Show this week!
Paul Shapiro is the author of the National Bestseller, “Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World” (published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books in 2018).
He's also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability.
Paul learned that his first publishing company was cutting his book, and he felt dejected. But he didn't give up. He got his book back, and with it, he was able to use the power of storytelling to amplify his message.
His book also became an incredible tool for him to promote his advocacy as he works to stop the war that humanity is waging on the rest of the planet and its animal inhabitants.
Paul reminded me that it's not about how many copies are sold—it's about amplifying your message and using your voice to help others.
It was such an honor to talk with someone who has dedicated their lives to making the world a better place, and we hope you enjoy this conversation!
Where to find Paul to know him more and his work:
Paul Shapiro’s book website: https://cleanmeat.com/
Paul Shapiro’s business website: https://www.bettermeat.co/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Robbie Samuels!
Robbie Samuels is a multi-passionate entrepreneur or what some would call a “multi-hyphenate.” In his case, this means he's a professional speaker – business growth strategy coach – virtual event design consultant – executive Zoom producer – emcee – podcast host – author – virtual presentation skills trainer, and I'm likely leaving something out…
He has been recognized as a “networking expert” by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Inc, and as an “industry expert in the field of digital event design” by JDC Events.
As a virtual event design consultant, he assists organizations with bringing their events strategically online with less stress and greater participant engagement. As a business growth strategy coach, he helps his clients discover likely prospects who already know, like, and trust them so they stop struggling to launch their offer. Since 2016, he has hosted the On the Schmooze podcast and since March 2020, a weekly #NoMoreBadZoom Virtual Happy Hour.
In today’s episode, we are going to find out from Robbie his secret book launch team creation strategy and how he manages to get more than 100 reviews within a couple of weeks every single time he launches his books. Robbie is also going to tell us the different income streams that he created as a result of becoming an author and how he landed his TedX opportunity.
We also talked about how to manage and get the most of your book launch team, how to create bonus materials that really attract people to your email list when you write your book, and more!
This episode is packed with valuable information so take out your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes!
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Dr. Troy Hall!
Featured on the Today Show, ABC, the Global BV-TV Network, Beyond the Business Radio Show, and CEO World, Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning culture strategist, speaker, bestselling author, and talent retention expert.
His doctorate in Global Leadership and Entrepreneurship has sent him across the globe to help leaders create cultures of cohesion and retain top talent in their organizations.
Dr. Troy is the author of the Best-selling title, Cohesion Culture: Proven Principles to Retain Your Top Talent, and the #1 title for Business and Professional Humor, FANNY RULES: A Mother’s Leadership Lessons That Never Grow Old. He was once told he did not have the talent to write. His mom, Fanny, reminded him, “It’s not the successes or failures that shape your life, it’s how you handle them.”
In todays’ episode we are going to find out how Dr. Troy has used his books to position himself as the go-to International Expert when it comes to talent retention and how he has managed to get several global consulting gigs as a result of his books.
We also talked about how to use your book as a brochure to attract your ideal clients, how to find your authority voice, why it’s important and how having consistent, intelligent messaging will help your expertise shine through.
This episode is packed with valuable information so take out your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes!
Dr. Troy’s website: https://drtroyhall.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Terry Tucker!
Terry Tucker believes everyone is born to lead an uncommon and extraordinary life and that has nothing to do with where you work, how much money you make, or where you live. We are not all born with the same gifts and talents, but we all have the ability to become the best person we are capable of becoming. But how do you achieve this remarkable life in an age where everyone seems to just get by?
Watch this episode as Terry shares his journey as a cancer warrior and how he continues to change lives by serving people around the globe in the shape of a book.
This episode is packed with valuable information so take out your pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes!
Terry’s website: https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Isabelle Knight!
Isabelle Knight is a successful publicist with a background of 20 years in TV, Film, Books, Entertainment, and Lifestyle Brands.
Isabelle is passionate about using her PR and Publicity skills to help authors, businesses, and inspirational and creative entrepreneurs to develop their Brand Story and use it to gain the right media attention as well as manage their personal brands and connections.
Watch this episode as she shares tips on how self-published authors could do PR without hiring an expensive PR Agency, what to keep in mind when writing your PR pitch, the right time to do PR, the ideal number of months an author should be marketing their books, and a lot MORE!
This episode is packed with valuable information so take out your pen and paper, get ready to take some notes!
Isabelle’s website: https://www.buildyourbrandwithpr.co.uk/
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Rahul Bansode.
Rahul Bansode is a digital transformation architect and a thought leader. He is an experienced professional with 20+ years of experience in leading business transformation initiatives and information technology platform development. He specializes in core system modernization, solution architecture, subscription business model, robotic process automation (RPA), and adopting agile methodologies. He holds a Master’s in Computer Management (MCM) and Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degrees from Pune University, India. He is passionate about reading on digital innovation, technology evolution and regularly shares his experience and thoughts by publishing white papers, blogs, and posts.
Watch as Rahul shares what made him decide to take the next step and write his message in the form of a book, his writing and thought process, and the responses he received when he finally published his book!
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Rahul’s website: https://digitalthoughts.info/
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Hi, I am Jyotsna, your Author Success Coach and founder of Happy Self Publishing and Author Success Academy. I am here to help coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their books.
I’m now on a bigger mission. So far, I’ve been helping only those people who come to us at Happy Self Publishing with a ready manuscript. However, there are so many more people who aspire to become authors but don’t have access to the right information, accountability and tools to make them finish their books. The realisation of this vacuum has made me create Author Success Academy – the community and course for authors to finally get their book done.
🌍 My website/blog - https://jyotsnaramachandran.com/
Schedule a call with our Publishing Consultant here: https://www.bit.ly/speaktojr so we can discuss your book project and how we can help you!
If you have any questions about book publishing and book marketing, you can email me and my team at writetous@happyselfpublishing.com
Today we have a very special guest with us, Mark Villareal.
Mark Villareal is the missing key when it comes to getting an entire corporation on the side with a new idea or direction. 3-Time International Best Selling Author, his innovative and holistic approach of lifting individuals up and recognizing their contributions and the value of the corporation as a whole creates a strong culture that adheres to a solid foundation, clear principles, and values.
Watch as he tells his story of how he was able to write his book after 10 years of procrastinating and went on to become a “Serial Author”.
Mark’s expertise in Leadership Development allows him to teach others how to identify future leaders, implement innovative development and mentorship plans, and build a strong and successful culture that encourages excellence.
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Mark’s website: https://markvillareal.com/
Timestamps:
00:08 - 00:55 - Introduction to Mark Villareal, Three-Time International Best Selling Author, Keynote and Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Consultant
01:20 - 04:24 - When did Mark decide to write a book
04:40 - 09:25 - How does Mark pick the topic for the next book
09:40 - 11:00 - Why Leadership is Mark's common theme
11:10 - 13:00 - Mark's writing process
13:25 - 14:10 - Why consistency is important
14:27 - 17:13 - Why having several different platforms can help you as an author
17:25 - 17:55 - How has Mark's business been impacted after being an author
18:00 - 18:54 - Do people find Mark through his books?
18:55 - 19:56 - The opportunities that opened up for Mark after becoming an Author
20:00 - 21:40 - The importance of mastering skills instead of just outsourcing completely
21:50 - 26:35 - A summary of Mark's 3 stages of crisis management
27:15 - 29:38 -.What were the free values Mark had to add in his book to help grow his Audience?
29:50 - 30:59 - Mark's advice to aspiring authors who are being held back by doubts and fears
31:00 - 31:20 - Where to find Mark (Website, LI, YY, FB, Twitter)
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My Story:
Hi, I am Jyotsna, your Author Success Coach and founder of Happy Self Publishing and Author Success Academy. I am here to help coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their books.
I’m now on a bigger mission. So far, I’ve been helping only those people who come to us at Happy Self Publishing with a ready manuscript. However, there are so many more people who aspire to become authors but don’t have access to the right information, accountability and tools to make them finish their books. The realisation of this vacuum has made me create Author Success Academy – the community and course for authors to finally get their book done.
🌍 My website/blog - https://jyotsnaramachandran.com/
Schedule a call with our Publishing Consultant here: https://www.bit.ly/speaktojr so we can discuss your book project and how we can help you!
If you have any questions about book publishing and book marketing, you can email me and my team at writetous@happyselfpublishing.com
Today we have a very special guest with us, Seema K Bharwani.
Seema, a Course Experience Designer, has spent 14 years creating and delivering training programs + courses to over 20,000 people (including many Fortune 100 & 500 companies) - before switching her focus to helping online entrepreneurs create a life of financial freedom, unlimited impact, and deep fulfillment.
Watch as she tells her story of how she realized her expertise and built her personal brand and business around it.
Seema’s passion is helping solopreneurs with big dreams create courses that students will love while building multiple revenue streams (and a whole lot more freedom).
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Seema’s website: https://contentbyseema.com/
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Lisabeth Thomas’ pathway to success wasn’t always easy. There was a time in her life where she lost everything, including her confidence and belief in herself. But it was through this seemingly unending struggle that she uncovered the deep seeded fears that were sabotaging her life.
Watch as she tells her story of how her courage and determination not only turned a spotlight on her fears, but how it transformed her tragedies into triumphs.
With over 30 years of experience creating successful advertising and public relations campaigns and as an award-winning producer, LisaBeth “LB” Thomas continues to be regarded as one of the most respected women in her field.
Her bigger purpose as an entrepreneur is to bring freedom from the fears that hold people back.
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The guest we have today on our Author Success Show is Michael Seaver.
Michael Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, author, keynote speaker and podcast host.
He is on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful and authentic life.
His unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees.
In today's episode, he's going to share his experience of writing and publishing his book "I Know"
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This is a very special show because I'm going to have two guests together.
The guests are Gaurav Mandlecha and Durjai Sethi.
Gaurav and Durjai graduated from BITS PILANI in 2019.
One common thing about these two friends is their love for the institute that they passed out.
Also, the hunger to learn from the trail blazers of the industry.
This led them to interview 25 highly accomplished BITS PILANI alumni and feature them in their book called "PILANI PIONEERS"
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Today we have a very special guest with us, Nikki Nash.
Nikki is the Creator of Market Your Genious Podcast and Founder of Genious Profit Society which equips entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to share and profit from their talents.
Nikki has just launched her first book Market Your Genius which got published by HAY House!!
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"Change is inevitable, growth is optional!"
Are you an author who wants to build your business through your book?
Not sure?
Then this one’s for you! In this video, I am sharing with you the perfect reader magnet for your book!
These tips not only set you on the right path but gives so much clarity and widens your perspective as a budding author!
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"Trust Your Process!"
Self Publishing all by yourself or through a publishing Agency?
Not sure?
Then this one’s for you!
In this video, I am sharing with you a few of the advantages of choosing a self-publishing agency Happy Self Publishing!
These tips not only set you on the right path but gives so much clarity and widens your perspective as a budding author!
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"Everything Begins With An Idea!"
Are you thinking if you can really write a book with ideas from other books?
Not sure?
Then this one’s for you!
In this podcast, I will be sharing a few tips on how you can still write a book even if your book is inspired by ideas from other books! These tips not only set you on the right path but gives so much clarity and widens your perspective as a budding author!
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"You cannot make progress without making Decisions!"
What should be on your To-Do list as soon as you have decided to write a book? Not sure? Then this one’s for you!
I’m giving you Top 3 benefits you get as soon as you decide to become an author!
These tips not only set you on the right path but gives so much clarity and widens your perspective as a budding author!
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Welcome back to Author Success Stories!
Today's special guest is Nikhil Raval!
About Nikhil Raval - Author 'Target Gen Z'
Nikhil is a leadership, learning and change organizational development expert.
He works with international firms all across the globe on challenges at the intersection of business and people.
After having a fantastic career in the financial sector and also being the managing Director of Duke CE in India, Nikhil in 2018 decided to become an entrepreneur.
Listen to this podcast as we talk about how Nikhil decided that his book is going to be about Gen Z.
We also discuss his approach, outline and structure of his book Target Gen Z, his advice for aspiring authors, and many more! You wouldn't want to miss this episode!
Check out Nikhil's Book here - https://www.amazon.com/Target-Gen-Understanding-Work-Life-Learning-ebook/dp/B08Y8KSGLG
A goal without a plan is just a wish!
How organized is your calendar? Do you have your writing schedule on your calendar?
Then this one’s for you!
I’m giving you some tips on how you can apply some effective strategies that will hold you accountable and make your wishes and goals come true just by altering your calendar.
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Are you dreaming about writing your own memoir/autobiography?
Have you refrained yourself from writing a memoir or autobiography?
Are you unsure how to put together your thoughts and ideas for a self help book/memoir?
Then this one's for you.
Here in this video, I am explaining in detail about how you can write your own memoir/autobiography.
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Welcome back to Author Success Stories!
Today's special guest is Trav Bell! He is a true thought leader, known as ‘The Bucket List Guy’….The World’s No.1 Bucket List Expert!
It's a huge privilege for me to speak with Trav! I've been following his work for 10 years and it's a dream come true to actually meet him!
Watch this video as we talk about how Trav discovered his passion to help others discover their bucket list, his breakdown before his breakthrough story, how he learned from it, and how he shared everything he learned by getting it out into the world.
We also discuss how he started his business online, why it's important to have a book if you are a speaker, and many more!
You wouldn't want to miss this episode!
About Trav Bell - The Bucketlist Guy:
When Trav was 18 he wrote a 'To Do Before I Die List' long before Bucket Lists were 'a thing'. Decades later, his list has become his life mission. Not only is Trav an accomplished speaker, coach, and mentor, he is also Founder CEO of the Certified Bucket List Coach® global network of coaches who are on a mission to help 10 million Bucket Listers live purposely fulfilled lives or #tickitB4Ukickit.
From families to Fortune 500 companies, Trav and his tribe run programs that educate, inspire and encourage others to embrace their best life and stretch beyond the 'norm'.
Trav is also the author of, "My Bucketlist Blueprint". It is jam-packed with fresh ideas, personalised activities, and inspiring stories designed to help you create your own personal, unique and holistic Bucket List. Trav’s step-by-step approach will help you unpack, articulate, and take action before it’s too late.
Please check out all the amazing things that Trav is doing and please support him by buying his book.
Trav's Book: https://www.amazon.com/My-Bucketlist-...
TRAV'S WEBSITES: https://www.thebucketlistguy.com/ https://www.bucketlistcoach.com
TRAV'S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bucketlistguy.travbell
Are you just starting the process of writing your book? Or are you halfway through it?
You might have finished your manuscript but you're unsure how the final output is going to be!
Or you're just not confident enough that the quality of your book is great.
You are just in luck because today, I'm going to talk about the five different types of people who can help improve the overall quality of your book.
If you have not been a part of our live boot camp, go ahead and join our Facebook group. It's a free Facebook group where we conduct regular live boot camps to help you become an author.
See you there and Happy Authoring!
Welcome to Author Success Stories!
Today, we have a very special guest, Kay Suthar! Kay was quite clear on what she wanted to write about but she wasn't too sure how to write them professionally in a book form and have it published.
Listen to this episode to learn how Kay turned her "mess into a message", how she was able to create an impact through her book and how her Book Coach gave her the direction and support she needed in writing and finishing her book.
Kay's FREE GIFT: Do you want to achieve your short-term and long-term business goals and finally see progress in your business?
Go to http://uncensoredsociety.com/ to receive this free gift. This will allow you to think about your long-term and short goals, your priorities, and what you value the most so therefore you're able to step by step set your simple and bigger goals.
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Kay's Book: Never Judge a Book by it's cover
You can also reach out to Kay at hello@kalpnasuthar.com
Kay Suthar has made it her life goal to empower individuals, entrepreneurs, groups, and businesses in order to maximise their potential and expedite their success by assisting in achieving their goals and improving their performance through various business strategies.
Now Kalpna Suthar is running her very own business, coaching, and training as well as reinventing herself as a dynamic and effective author.
Currently, Kalpna is writing her second book and several series programs due for release, as well as workshopping her first Book into a Movie.
Would you like to know how to use your book as a tool to build your credibility?
Then listen to this episode!
Today, we will see how you can use your book to build social proof around what you do to convert your readers into your clients. Let’s look at 4 different ways to build social proof inside of your book!
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If you have been wondering how long it takes to become an author, let me share with you what is an ideal timeline.
Now, before I tell you the exact timeline, let me give you a disclaimer.
There is actually no such thing as an exact timeline. Based on my experience working with hundreds of authors, I kind of arrived at an average time period that I believe one should allocate for their book project.
Firstly, it depends on where you are at right now. Have you already finished writing your book? Are you still in the early stages? It obviously depends on that.
It also depends on how much of your attention you can give to this book project. If you can channel your focus mainly on your book project, then the time period will be much lesser.
Have you been hitting a roadblock with your book project more than often?
Have you been thinking of working with a book coach but you're probably unsure if that's the right thing for you?
Then this one’s for you!
I’m giving you 5 reasons why you should start working with a book coach!
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Having a book does not guarantee clients for your business but having an author funnel does guarantee that!
Let’s look at the 4-Step Author Funnel system that I teach my students in the Author Success Academy.
Most writers worry if their book can convert readers into their clients. This could mainly be because they might have missed one or two important steps from the Author Funnel.
Now, let me first explain what these steps are and how you can start building them one after the other.
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Would you like to learn the daily habits of successful authors?
Let us take a look at what are some of the daily habits that most successful authors follow.
I am a huge believer in daily rituals and habits and I believe that what we do on a daily basis is the sum total which reflects the quality of our overall life.
Daily Rituals also apply to book writing since the overall quality of your book will be determined by the quality of your daily rituals.
Today, I will be sharing with you 5 daily habits of successful authors.
Why your book will never bring you clients?
If you think you’re going to magically convert all your readers into your clients for your business, then I’m sorry, you’re mistaken.
That is never going to happen unless you follow the two methods that I’m going to be sharing with you today.
I see a lot of authors complain that although they’ve written the book, published it, and marketed it well, and even went on to become a best-seller, it’s just not generating leads for their business!
Now, who do you think is to blame for this? Definitely not your readers!
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Have you been aspiring to write your book for a very long time?
Do you want to turn on your “Author Switch” that will move you from an aspiring author to a serial author?
In my academy, there is this one principle I teach which I call “Turning On your Author Switch”, and it has produced fantastic results for my students.
Today I will share this concept with you so that you can also turn on your Author Switch and get into Action Mode.
Are you a coach who’s thinking of giving away all the good stuff you teach in your book?
You know in your heart that it could be a good idea, right?
But you are also in doubt, beating yourself with the question lingering on your mind, “Will I ever get people to take up my coaching after sharing everything they need to know through my book?”
I sense your dilemma and I will attempt to resolve that for you!
To get you out of a tight spot, I will debunk a (nothing but a) myth and tell you 3 reasons why your readers will still sign up for your coaching.
Why establish your purpose for writing a book?
Welcome to Author Success Stories!
Today's very special guest is Kelsey Smith!
We helped Kelsey publish her book in 2018 and it's so amazing to reconnect with her after a couple of years!
Kelsey was born and raised in Colorado. She is incredibly grateful to call the beautiful state of Colorado her home.
She is on her 9th year of being a Special Education teacher and teaches at an elementary school for Jeffco Public Schools. She is grateful to have a career that allows her to work with some incredible students and teachers each day.
Outside of teaching, Kelsey has a passion for the nonprofit world and serves on the Board of Directors for two amazing organizations within Colorado.
In September 2018, Kelsey published her first book titled, This is Me! My Journey with Turner Syndrome. Her book shares the journey she has been on since learning about her diagnosis of Mosaic Turner syndrome at the age of 16. Events that took place in her life starting in December 2017 inspired the book.
She is thrilled to be sharing her Turner syndrome story through writing.
In this episode, Kelsey talks about Turner syndrome, her turning point in sharing her story, and how establishing her purpose for writing helped her finish her book!
Please check out all the amazing things that Kelsey is doing and please support her by buying her book.
Kelsey's Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-ME-Journey-Turner-Syndrome-ebook/dp/B07GXDN61M
Let us explore a little bit about this concept of leaving behind a legacy.
Have you ever thought of what your legacy is going to be like?
I know that at some point in your life, you had.
In fact, most human beings have this inherent urge to leave something behind mainly because we understand that human life is not permanent.
Nothing is permanent!
Once we understand the very temporary nature of human life and realize that we are not going to be on this planet for long, it creates the urge to be wanted to be remembered when we pass away.
Because of this understanding, we want to leave behind some trace of our life that can be relevant to the generations that will come after us.
I believe this is where our need to leave a legacy stems from.
Now, let's talk about some of the common ways some people do in order to leave a legacy.
It’s a brand new year while here you are again writing on your goal list the same old reminder being jotted down year after year: I NEED TO WRITE A BOOK!
There are so many people out there who are so talented at what they do and are itching to write a book, but they can’t seem to take that one step to accomplish it.
Does that sound familiar to you?
Are you one of them?
Let me tell you the one thing you need to do to become an author THIS YEAR!
MAKE YOUR BOOK YOUR ONE THING!
I found a book that inspired me to talk about the concept of being productive. The name of the book is The ONE Thing, and it’s a fantastic read! The author teaches how to focus on the one most important task in any given project. And I would like to share my own ideas with you, which I, and other successful authors, use.
If you want to make your dreams come true and launch your book this year, you need to make your book your number one thing. There is no other workaround to it. But what do I mean about making your book your one thing?
Listen to this episode to find out!
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Are you an aspiring author who has these self-limiting thoughts?
Should I write my book? 😌
Will people read it? 😫
Am I really the expert? 😒
Then listen to this episode and be inspired by our special guest, Monica Rubombora!
Monica Rubombora is the Bestselling author of, "GOVERNMENT TENDERS (DON'T) SUCK!: Cut Through The Noise And Win Big Contracts For Your Small Business"
Monica has almost two decades’ worth of extensive work experience in the banking, insurance, government, management consulting, and technology industries.
She has been on both sides of the aisle: in the government civil service, she worked as a Deputy Director-General, leading a team of almost 200 government officials to manage and operate the largest Government Procurement Shared Service Agency in South Africa.
She evaluated and awarded hundreds of tenders on behalf of the government.
In this episode, Monica walks us through her author journey.
How she finally finished her book with the help of an accountability partner.
How she found Happy Self Publishing and how we helped her get her book out there.
And most importantly, find out the benefits and opportunities she received such as speaking engagements after she became an author!
Please check out all the amazing things that Monica is doing and please support her by buying her book.
Monica's website: https://www.monicarubombora.com/
Monica's Book: GOVERNMENT TENDERS (DON'T) SUCK!: Cut Through The Noise And Win Big Contracts For Your Small Business
In this episode, we will be talking about what are some of the attributes that you need to have to become a successful author.
After working with hundreds of authors, I have seen so many common traits that most successful authors have.
And I thought of just breaking it down for you to see if you might have already possessed some of these attributes a successful author has or if you might need to develop them.
I’m sure you may have a few of these attributes already but I hope that this will help you identify some of the other attributes that you might want to work on.
I would love to hear more about what you think about these attributes an author should have.
And if you can share a few more attributes that you think can be important for authors, make sure to mention that in the comments so we can all learn from one another.
See you on the next episode of Author’s Success Show!
Until then, Happy Authoring!
Welcome to Author Success Stories!
Today, we have a very special guest, Deniz Kayadelen!
Deniz is a Business Psychologist, a Management Consultant, and an Extreme Swimmer, winning many gold medals in national and international swimming races.
She is passionate about helping people get out of their comfort zones so they can explore their limits, transform pain into success, and realize their dreams. Today,
Deniz is the Bestselling Author of the book, “Out of Comfort Zone". This book is her way of sharing her inspiring journey of resilience and growth after experiencing the thrill of stepping out of her own comfort zone to achieve her dreams.
Listen to this episode as Deniz discusses how she came up with the perfect topic for her book, how she made her book unique, and what was the most challenging part of self-publishing for her!
Please check out all the amazing things that Deniz is doing and please support her by buying her book.
Deniz's website: https://www.outofourcomfortzone.com/
Deniz's Book: Out Of Comfort Zone: Cutting Edge Business Lessons Based on Sports Psychology from the Experience of an Extreme Swimmer
Not getting progress with your writing?
Struggling to write your book and at some point in time, you are considering getting somebody's help like a writer?
If that idea has crossed your mind but you are not sure if that is the right thing for you, then in this video, I will be giving you 5 questions you need to ask yourself so that you can make a good decision when it comes to your book project.
If all your answers to these questions are a YES and you can’t still find yourself to take the next step to finish your book or have it published, you need the help of an Angel Writer!
If you would like to explore working with us, do check out www.happyselfpublishing.com/apply and one of my team members will speak with you and help you clarify all your questions.
I would also love to hear from you by leaving a comment below. What do you think about Angel Writing? Have you tried it yourself? Did it work or not work for you? Or you can also let me know what part of the writing process is most difficult for you. Please make sure to take a minute to write a comment down below.
See you on the next episode of Author’s Success Show!
Until then, Happy Authoring!
Writing and finishing a book is difficult for most of us but having an Accountability Partner who is also experiencing the same victories and defeats writing can bring can be comforting!
Getting yourself an accountability partner is the most helpful strategy I know that works!
You get a chance to support, encourage, and celebrate each other when you meet your goals together. Most importantly, both of you can help each other get your writing done!
Listen to this episode where I interview Sanjeevv Somanath, author of, "The Sales Yogi: Master Selling In The New Age Through Wisdom Of The Yogis".
In this interview, Sanjeevv talks about his author journey, how he built his author funnel, and how he finished his book with the help of an accountability partner.
Support Sanjeevv by checking out his website here.
If you have a strong message you'd like to share with the world, yet you aren’t a writer and don’t know the first thing about the process of writing a book, what are your options?
Ghostwriting is a great option... but so is Angel writing!
If you are confused about which option is ideal for your book, then watch this video as we dive into the difference between ghostwriting and Angel Writing.
In this video, I interviewed, Annie Mayfield, author of, "Be The Light: A Devotional", and client of Happy Self Publishing.
Annie shares tips for writing a book, how to start writing a book for beginners, and how to actually FINISH writing a book so you can move ahead with your goals. Enjoy!
Lack of topic clarity is the number one problem in writing for most upcoming authors. However, we have to consider that for everyone, it can be a challenge to find a topic that is fun to write yet interesting to the readers.
What do we need to do to make it easy for us to choose our book’s topic so that our time and effort is not put to waste?
In business, we need to create a thriving network of people who loves you. We need people who are excited to hear from you and are waiting for your next product to launch. We need those who will not think twice about buying your products and services.
So how do you do this? How do you build your thriving community of fans that will buy anything from you?
Having a global mindset is having the ability to adapt, engage, and be accepting of traditions and cultural norms from around the world, being able to conceptualize how to create a positive impact in all and different environments. Embedding a sense of global thinking in your company and the way you allow your business to operate daily is the road to transforming your organization to fuel global growth. This is no simple feat, but there are several ways in how a global mindset can apply in a business environment.
Let me share with you the steps to level up your business and develop a Global Mindset.
If you have found this blog useful, then I welcome you all to attend my live WEBINAR where I go in detail and share with you how you can be a trusted expert in your niche in just 7 days! Let me give you insights on how you can gain credibility as a trusted author in the eyes of your targeted audience, globally. Go ahead and register yourself today!
How do you tell if it’s time that you become an author? In life, we get messages or hints from around us. Some people or God, and even the universe may help shift your direction to becoming an author. However, people or these powerful entities won’t directly tell you to write a book and be an author. Instead, listen to the signs or the signals that are being given to you.
Let me share with you the 3 Divine Signals which will truly help you realize that it’s time to write a book.
Indeed, change is inevitable; change is constant. With the pace at which society progresses, business owners strive to find new strategies and ways to dominate their markets and they have to do whatever it takes to survive no matter how bleak the future might look for the economy especially these days.
Yes, times do get tough and always, we need to equip ourselves and our businesses to get ready with what the future has in store for us. Let me share with you here, the 3 Cs to Competition-Proof yourself in this new world.
A Thought Leader is somebody who is considered as an authority or expert in their industry. People look up to them and respect their views and opinions. They go out and speak on stage. They are Influencers with a huge social media following. These are the kinds of people who are considered as a Thought Leader.
However, that is the common perception of what a Thought Leader is. I, on the other hand, look at it slightly differently.
So it has been hectic in the past few months with all the tension and chaos due to the pandemic that has affected every nation worldwide and while a lot of us are lucky enough to be confined in the safety of our homes, most of us can rediscover ourselves in different ways.
Let me share with you here, the 5 deeper connections I've built in my life during the lockdown.
If you just started to work from home, you’ll find it’s not always easy. It’s nice to be able to lounge on your sofa and relax in your bed with your laptop, just typing away, or to be able to prep some snacks and eat it while working at the same time in your dining area. Sure! But then you begin to notice that you’re unable to finish your work on time. At one point, you’re happily typing up a report to present at the meeting tomorrow and the next thing you know, you are staring straight at your TV getting all hyped up with the soap opera only your mother was so excited about. You have practically jumped from one area of your home to another but for some reason, your attention keeps getting diverted to somewhere else that your mind finds more entertaining. You soon realize that it is more chaotic working at home than it did when you were working in the office.
So let me share with you what worked for me before and up to now, as I, too, have had some difficulties working from home.
At some point in time, we wonder about a lot of things going on in our lives. Are we leading ourselves to the right path? How does it feel to live a life more fulfilling? Often, we shrug it off and accept the thought that, anyway, someday in the future, we will get there and find our purpose in life. However, the question lingers, "If not now, when?"
I have been going through the same struggles, I have discovered something that helped me and I want to share it with you in this video.
We often ask our clients why they want to be an author. Most of the answers we get would be to gain authority, positioning themselves as leading experts in their industry. They hope to use their published books as calling cards to attract new customers in availing the services they offer. The question now lies on how they will convert their readers and followers into customers.
In our new video, we share to you the two effective ways to successfully convert your readers into life-long customers which will pave your way in becoming a successful author and entrepreneur.
If you would like to discuss your book publishing with us, go to askjyotsna.com and click on ‘Get Started.’
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Why is it important to get great positive reviews as soon as your book is launched? Reviews immediately add credibility to your book, communicating to potential customers that it is a worthy read. Also, promotional websites that can help you promote your newly published book do not accept a book without any positive reviews. If you are a new and unknown author, reviews do not come on their own! You always have to be in the pursuit of getting reviews for your book. In this video, let our founder, Jyotsna Ramachandran share to you the three methods that will help you get more book reviews for your newly launched book.
P.S. If you would like to learn more about writing books, publishing and marketing, please visit our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/jyotsna0205/featured and subscribe so that you don’t miss any of our new videos.
Why do you need a book launch team? Building a great launch team is a sure shot to a successful book launch and for the long-term success of your book. However, how and where do you find people who are passionate about your book and want you to succeed as much as you do? In this video, let our founder, Jyotsna Ramachandran shares the steps you need to build a great team that she used on her own book launches.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how book launches work and you want to learn more about book publishing, please go to www.askjyotsna.com and click ‘Get Started.’
Is it your dream to give an inspiring Ted Talk?
Our founder, Jyotsna Ramachandran recently got the opportunity to speak at a TEDx event. In our new blog post, she shares the steps it takes to get your own TED Talk so you can start sharing your ideas and passion with a live audience.
P.S. TED Talk organizers are most likely to consider you as their next speaker if you are a published author. To learn more about getting started with your book publishing process, go to askjyotsna.com and click on Get Started.
Previously, we shared the truth behind hitting the best-seller charts including NYTimes, The Wall Street Journal, etc. For first-time authors, it is important to focus getting into the Amazon best-seller chart, but what does it take to achieve this? In our newest video, we revealed our strategies and tactics that will guarantee your book’s position at the top of Amazon’s bestseller lists in several different categories.
If you’d like to discuss your book launch with us please visit, www.happyselfpublishing.com/scheduler and we look forward to speaking with you.
Most of the first-time authors dream to become a bestselling author but what does ‘bestselling author’ really mean? In this video, let our founder, Jyotsna Ramachandran clear up the confusion for you. She also tackles some of the important bestselling list and what it takes to be included in these.
If you want to know how we can help you to achieve your vision of becoming a bestselling author, please head to http://www.happyselfpublishing.com/scheduler and schedule a call with us, we’ll help you to create a plan on how to achieve your goals.
Have you been looking for ways to grow your audience? Appearing on podcasts can easily become one of the single most effective efforts in your book marketing plan but where do you start?
In this video, our founder, Jyotsna Ramachandran discussed, how to book yourself as a guest on several podcasts and thereby reach out to other people’s audiences in order to grow your own.
Do you aim to attract and convert your followers into clients? Content marketing is the key. If you don’t have a game plan and a method to organize and manage things, you will burn out as quickly as you start.
In this video, our founder Jyotsna Ramachandran, shares a system on how to generate one month's worth of content by just spending 4 hours a month. She also shares tips to help you avoid the paralysis that is “overwhelm” and a strategy on how to focus on producing awesome content that your target audience will love you for.
Are you an author who would want to know what other methods you can use to profit from your book beside the number of books sold? Publishing a book and earning royalties for some authors is already sufficient, however, your book can actually lead to multiple streams of income and can be a springboard to a lot of opportunities.
Together with Jyotsna Ramachandran, the founder of Happy Self Publishing, let us discuss the concept of Youpreneur ecosystem that the trusted international business mentor, Chris Ducker, talks about in his book, “Rise of the Youpreneur", and the 7 revenue streams that you should consider.
"How long should my book be?" has to be one of the most commonly asked questions asked by new authors. It is a difficult question to answer because it really depends on many factors related to your book. Here are some useful guidelines to help you assess how long your book should be.
If you have any questions about how long your book should be, feel free to schedule a call with us and we can figure out your book vision and word count together.
www.happyselfpublishing.com/scheduler
While writing your book, more often than not, with all the great ideas you have churning inside your head, you can’t help but be overwhelmed and be stuck at figuring what exactly to write about.
Together with Jyotsna Ramachandran, the founder of Happy Self Publishing, let's discuss how to use the Decision Making Matrix to decide on your book topic.
At Happy Self Publishing we are lucky enough to speak with aspiring authors nearly every day and along the way, we have come to learn and understand the rookie mistakes authors encounter as they write.
In an effort to help authors avoid the book topic mistakes that we have seen over the years, together with Jyostna Ramachandran, the founder of Happy Self Publishing, let us dig into the three of the most common mistakes authors should avoid when writing their first book and how to fix them.
Wow - we're hit 50 episodes! Thank you to all of you who have supported us and tuned in to Season 1 of the Happy Self Publishing Show. Our founder Jyotsna Ramachandran wraps up the first season of our show (and 2017!) with her tactics for creating the discipline necessary to write your book once and for all. If you've been struggling with procrastination this year and hope to finally finish writing your manuscript in the New Year, tune in to hear about Jyotsna's tried and true strategies to kick off 2018 with a bang. Happy holidays from the entire Happy Self Publishing team and see you next year!
Did you know? Only 3% of those who are hoping to write a book actually manage to finish it. For episode 49 of the Happy Self Publishing show, we sat down with Ajit Nawalkha, co-founder of Mind Valley, founder of EverCoach, business coach and author of the Book of Coaching to find out how he wrote his book in just 8 (yes, you read that right!) days. Ajit shares how he switched his mindset from an entrepreneur to an author's viewpoint and how aspiring authors can train themselves to achieve their highest productivity levels ever.
Julie Broad left her successful career in the real estate world after becoming an overall Amazon bestselling author – not just in one category! She went on to win an international book award and receive the Beverly Hills book award for best sales book. Through her new venture Book Launchers, Julie helps authors sell their book, boost their brand and gain overall credibility. Join us for Episode 48 of the Happy Self Publishing show, where she explains how you can sell 1000 copies of your book by spending just 100 dollars.
For episode 47 of the Happy Self Publishing show, we sat down with Joshua Lisec – bestselling international ghostwriter, content marketer and president of Entrepreneur’s Wordsmith LLC. Joshua uses his marketing and copywriting superpowers to help clients create influence and has ghostwritten over 20 books so far, as well as original copy across 50+ countries. He shared his invaluable insights for how business owners, influencers and bloggers can repurpose the content they’ve already spent time and energy creating into a successful book, instead of starting the book-writing process from scratch!
As the bestselling author of Hot Mess to Mindful Mom and the recently launched Get The Most Out Of Motherhood, Ali Katz is a rarity in today's self publishing sphere in that she has also gone the opposite route and had her books traditionally published. In a space where many authors are either on one side or the other of the fence, Ali joins us to explains the pros and cons of both self publishing and traditional publishing and explains how you can get your self published book picked up by traditional publishers.
As the bestselling author of over 5 books and an absolute Internet marketing rockstar, Debbie Drum is also the creator of several online products - including one that helps your book get reviews on Amazon. She stopped by the Happy Self Publishing Show to share how authors can get more reviews for their book on Amazon, and why the number of reviews you receive is increasingly important in a world that relies heavily on social pro
As the author of Money Lessons From Mother Nature and the founder of Success Habits Academy, our client and friend Sudhir Khollam is passionate about teaching and holding entrepreneurs accountable. We were inspired by his recent pre-order book campaign, which saw him sell 250 copies of his book before it was even published! Tune in as he shares how to start selling and marketing your book before it's even created and how to leverage the power of your inner circle to launch your own successful pre-order campaign.
As the founder of MonetizeMyExpertise.com, Grant Weherley works with experts across various industries to help them build and launch online courses to scale their businesses. As we've seen via many of our clients' experiences, the process of creating an online course from your book can overwhelming to say the least. Join us as Grant explains how authors can easily convert their book's content into a teachable format and help them reach a wider audience via an online course.
Writing a book is one thing, but marketing it is a whole other ball game! To help lift your marketing efforts off the ground, we asked bestselling author of the One Hour Content Plan and email marketing specialist Meera Kothand to stop by the show and share her invaluable insights. Meera's book hit the bestseller chart after just a few days thanks to the power of her e-mail list. She shares how delivering value and creating trust with your followers can ultimately grow your business and multiply your book sales in the long run.
For episode 41 of the Happy Self Publishing show, we sat down of Tsavo Neal – a digital specialist who helps businesses and consultants position themselves as authorities in their industries and gain new clients. Thanks to Tsavo’s expertise, a number of authors, consultants and coaches have been able to get the most out of their website and market their services effectively. Join us as Tsavo explains how self published authors can use their site and book in conjunction with one another to lead clients up their product ladder and offer them their highest paid services.
Many first-time authors become overwhelmed with all of the steps involved in the self publishing process and focus solely on Amazon to distribute their books, overlooking all of the other possible platforms. Kevin Tumlinson, bestselling author and Director of Marketing at Draft2Digital, joins us for Episode 40 of the Happy Self Publishing Show to explain how authors can distribute their audiobooks and e-books on alternative platforms, aside from Amazon. Having written over 40 books, Kevin explains how using a publishing aggregator such as Draft2Digital allows authors to upload and distribute their books on outlets worldwide, reaching a larger audience in the process.
How did a first-time self published author manage to get press coverage from the likes of Fox, CBS and NBC? Alan McComas, author of the bestselling book Laidback Lifestyle, joins us to highlight how he effectively used the power of media press releases to promote his book – while also acting as VP of an engineering company, dabbling in real estate as a side business and playing lots of golf! While he didn’t expect his book to receive as much coverage as it did, he shares his insights on how to work the press to get them interested in your content.
As the author of multiple bestselling books including Author Startup and High Performance Paperback, Ray Brehm has positioned himself as an expert who helps entrepreneurs become authors. Having spent over three months in the editing phase of his first book, he is no stranger to procrastination and how authors can become their own bottleneck. He joins us for Episode 38 of the Happy Self Publishing show to explain how the concept of rapid writing can help authors complete their books faster and overcome roadblocks in the self publishing process.
Having been recognized as a networking expert by Inc and Lifehacker, Robbie Samuels recently dropped by our podcast to discuss how authors can leverage the potential of LinkedIn to market their books. As the author of the recently launched Croissants Vs. Bagels, Robbie is an advocate of avoiding wasting time on networking and spending it building valuable relationships instead. He joins us to explain how he successfully used LinkedIn to promote his book before its launch and engage his network of contacts effectively on the platform.
We’ve all heard of the New York Times bestseller list, but what exactly is the WSJ bestseller list and how can self-published authors make it onto it? For episode 36 of the Happy Self Publishing Show, we’re joined by productivity coach Joanna Jast – author of Hack Your Habits and Laser Sharp Focus – the latter of which recently ranked on the WSJ bestseller list. While the general belief is that making it onto these prestigious lists is a privilege reserved for traditionally published authors, Joanna explains how self-published ones can break the mold by using a handful of clever strategies.
When entrepreneurs or coaches write a book, many of them are surprised to find that it quickly acts as a business card on steroids and shoots their sales through the roof. Our client Qat Wanders recently experienced a similar realization after her bestselling book Yoga for You brought in over $30,000 worth of coaching clients within just a month after its release! Readers found her on, Facebook and Twitter and quickly enlisted her savvy know-how to help them overcome chronic pain and more through her tailored yoga techniques. Join us as Qat explains how her book helped attract these clients and how you can mimic the strategies she used to ultimately grow your business.
Piyush Bhatia is the author of Get Your Dream Job and the founder of BM Consultants India, a site dedicated to helping professionals communicate more effectively. He recently hosted a successful launch party for his book, which saw over 150 of India’s senior executives from a range of multiple industries in attendance. He sat down with us to share what went into preparing his event and key details that authors should focus on to make sure that they launch their books with maximal bang. Join us to learn more about Piyush’s top event planning tips, including selecting an overarching theme and contacting noteable speakers to present their thoughts in order to increase the value that your launch can provide.
As the author of the bestselling book 30 Days: Change Your Habits, Change Your life, Marc Reklau knows a thing or two about attracting offers from traditional book publishers. After selling more than 25,000 copies of his book in multiple languages, he was approached by publishers around the world hoping to distribute his book. Join us as he explains how finding success as a self published author can attract publishers who weren’t previously interested in your work.
In this episode, we spoke with Akash Karia to find out how authors can attract speaking opportunities to promote themselves and their work. As the successful author of 23 books, eight of which are consistently on Amazon's bestseller charts, Akash is also a seminar leader and has been a keynote speaker on several international stages including TedX. He believes that all authors should reach a wider audience by becoming speakers and spreading their message through the world. Join us as he explains why becoming a content marketer in this day and age is the single most effective way to become a bestselling author and tune in as he shares his valuable tips on how to make that happen. Akash helps authors communicate more persuasively in public speaking presentations, encourages them to tell better stories by branding their messages and enables them to sell more effectively and increase sales.
As the CEO of Insurgent Publishing, Tom Morkes has helped bestselling authors Dan Norris, Jeff Goins and Jeff Lee Dumas market their books and has run a number of successful book crowdfunding campaigns. After recently raising $12,000 in just 30 days for his latest book, Collaborate, Tom sat down with us to share his tried and tested crowdfunding tips to help authors through each stage of the process. From pre-launching crowdfunding campaigns to making a plan of action once you've hit your target, join us for Episode 31 of the Happy Self Publishing Show.
Surprisingly, only 3% of the authors who start writing a book end up finishing it. The main reason? They don’t set a deadline to complete their projects. Tasks often expand into the time period we allot to them and if time isn’t allotted to writing your book, the task will expand into infinity! We recently sat down with John Lee Dumas, famed podcast host (Entrepreneur on Fire) and author of The Freedom Journal and The Mastery Journal, to learn more about how the writers who have read his books have hugely benefitted from the habit of journaling. Tune in to learn about how the process of journaling and setting S.M.A.R.T (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound) goals can help you complete your book in just 100 days.
While it's challenging enough for adults to write their first book, the feat seems even greater when a pre-teen is the author in question. But with all odds stacked against her - writing a book is exactly what eight year-old Emma Sumner did! As the bestselling author of The Fairies of Waterfall Island, we interviewed Emma and her father Sean Sumner for Episode 29 of the HSP Show to find out which steps children should take to publish their first book. Tune in to learn how Emma took a 150 word book writing challenge and turned it into 20 chapters of her first book with the help of her father, a talented author in his own right.
As the founder of TCK Publishing, Tom Corson-Knowles has written over 20 books and has made it his mission to help his clients earn a full-time income off of theirs. To increase authors' revenue flow, one of the approaches he suggests is to sell the foreign language distribution rights to their books. Join us for episode 28 of the Happy Self Publishing Show, where Tom highlights the key tips and tricks to employ to entice foreign publishers to approach you for your book's distribution rights and have your book sold across international markets.
Having written over half a million words of fiction spread across multiples genres, Monica Leonelle has also helped thousands (yes, thousands!) of authors plan their books. She is also the voice behind a popular non-fiction series that helps writers put pen to paper faster and become better storytellers. Join us as Monica explains how authors can craft an engaging storyline for their fiction novel by plotting out a roadmap of it ahead of time. Drawing on her extensive previous experience, she highlights how structuring your book before getting started on writing on it can be a more effective strategy for you.
As many author-entrepreneurs know, your book sales typically won’t be your greatest source of income! As such, it’s important to think of different ways that writing a book can ultimately generate profit for your business. In episode 26 of the Happy Self Publishing Show, we spoke with Alison Sigmon to learn about how she used her bestselling book, Delivering Bad News In Good Ways, to start conducting corporate workshops. Join us as Alison shares her tips for developing content, partnering with corporations to get your message across, pitching your skills and leveraging your professional relationships to make your workshop goals become reality.
Caught up in the seemingly impossible task of choosing a title and sub-title for your book? We’ve all been there. Join us for episode 25 of the HSP Show, where bestselling author Ashley Emma explains how she manages to narrow down her selections and come up with a winning frontrunner. Ashley wrote her first novel at age 14, self published it at 16 and has written 6 books since – including the recent Amazon chart-topping Fearless Author. She highlights how seeking out your peers’ opinions is paramount in the title and subtitle selection process, as well as the importance of gaining outside perspective as an author.
In today's episode, we sit down with architect and remodelling expert Jim Molinelli to learn more about how he got his book, Remodel, to the no. 1 bestseller position in both the Kindle and Amazon paperback stores. Join us as Jim shares the clever marketing tactics he employed to ensure that readers were buying paperback copies of his book, despite the fact that he was also selling a less expensive e-book version. He shares his valuable tips for climbing to the top of third party sales platforms using tailored pricing strategies, category positioning and more!
What are lead magnets and why should authors include them in their books? In this episode, we sit down with Nick Loper to find out why they're so important - especially for those selling on third party platforms such as Amazon. Nick is the bestselling author of several books, including the recently released Buy Buttons, and the founder of Side Hustle Nation - a growing community and resource for aspiring and part-time entrepreneurs. Join us as he highlights the best kinds of lead magnets to use in order for authors to create as many leads and e-mail opt-ins as possible.
In this episode, Kylie Ansett explains how creating a mindmap for your book can help you produce your best work. Based in Sydney Australia, Kylie is the bestselling author of two books and the guru behind an online course that teaches new authors how to write their first books. Join us as she explains how a mindmap helps you transfer all of your ideas and thoughts onto paper in such a way that can guide your vision, help validate topics and ultimately structure your book's contents. Using this handy tool is a great way to organize your thoughts and sift through any excess mental clutter - something that authors of all experience levels could benefit from!
In today’s episode, we sit down with the Merrymaker Sisters to discuss whether selling your book exclusively on your site versus via traditional online retailers such as Amazon is a good idea. As the founders of a lifestyle empire that reaches over 1.5 million readers each year, the Merrymaker Sisters recently published their latest cookbook, Get Merry, and have been selling it exclusively to their existing audience on their website. Join us as they highlight the pros and cons of avoiding traditional online retailers and going the DIY route when it comes to making book sales.
In today's episode, we sit down with Azul Terronez to discuss why you should hire a book coach and how they can help you as an author. Azul Terronez is passive income guru Pat Flynn's book coach and has encouraged countless authors to find a vision for their books and take the actionable steps to make it happen. Join us as the bestselling author of The Art of Apprenticeship explains why gathering the confidence to write and finish your book is the most important step in the process and how a book coach can help you decide on the right message in order to change your life's trajectory.
When she isn't busy selling books as the successful author of The Resilient Employee, Rosalind Cardinal is the managing director of Shaping Change, a consultancy specializing in organizational development and human resources. While having her book climb to the top of the bestsellers chart on Amazon, Rosalind also managed to sell an impressive number of copies of it in traditional bookstores - a huge dream for many self published authors. Join us as she shares her tips for how to have your next book stocked on shelves in print.
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Scott to discuss how to facilitate the process of generating multiple book ideas in order to ultimately decide on your book's topic. As the founder of the incredibly resourceful Authority Self Publishing and the author of 69 books, Steve is a seasoned veteran when it comes to conjuring up content ideas. Join us as he shares his insightful tips, including using research to uncover your audience's most pressing questions and making use of Google's keyword planner to figure out what you should be writing about.
Prague-based Hynek Palatin is a self-published book author and designer who specializes in e-book and paperback formatting. Join us as he highlights what authors should look out for when formatting their book and shares his valuable tips and tricks for creating the most attractive manuscript possible. Having designed a multitude of projects, Hynek is a leading authority on formatting and can help authors ensure that their book’s interior design is professional, consistent and well-executed.
In today’s episode, we asked Honoree Corder about which writing methods were best to follow when co-authoring a book. As the author-entrepreneur behind over 20 books, including the bestselling You Must Write A Book, Honoree has worked with numerous co-authors, including the famed Hal Elrod. Join us as Honoree highlights the benefits of partnering with a co-author, how to pick the right co-author and the ideal practices to make the working process between the two of you more efficient.
In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Gist Macdonald to highlight the importance of hiring an editor for your self-published book – even if you’ve got an excellent command over the English language! Morgan is the founder of Paper Raven Books and the bestselling author of Start Writing Your Book Today. Join us as she discusses how spelling and grammar mistakes can negatively impact your Amazon reviews, lead to lowered book sales, prevent you from signing traditional publishing deals and hinder your chances of collaborating with i
Not a natural marketer? Join us as we interview Michal Stawicki to learn how to see your best-ever ROI on Amazon ads. As a serial entrepreneur and author, Michal has written an impressive 15 books in the past three years along and is the founder of ExpandBeyondYourself.com. In this episode, he explains how to experiment with Amazon ads to boost your book's search ranking and see an overall increase in sales. Michael highlights all of the details you'll need to know, from how to set up the ads to how to research which keywords to include in them, how to set keyword prices and more.
Join us as we sit down with marketing guru Kathryn Jones to discuss how authors can build a valuable launch time to propel their book’s sales immediately after its release. As the bestselling author of Automate Your Routines, Guarantee Your Results, Kathryn employed her savvy marketing know-how to attract over 560 people to her first book’s launch team in April 2016. Their reviews and support enabled her book to hit Amazon’s bestseller list and drew significant attention to her business, Automate Academy. In our latest episode, Kathryn shares how to change your pitching perspective, cater to your audience’s interests and employ simple marketing tactics to ultimately build an actionable book launch team.
In episode 12 of our podcast, we sat down with Jaya Ramachandran to discuss how authors can overcome self-doubt and stop comparing themselves to experts within their niche. As the bestselling author of Bounce Back With Power, Jaya Ramachandran quit her 9 to 5 job and has since become a serial entrepreneur in the self-development and coaching space. She highlights the importance of finding your authentic voice as an author, connecting with your audience and sharing content from your own perspective in order to produce a book that ultimately stands out from the pack.
In Episode 11, we sit down with author and marketer Austin Netzley to discuss how to stretch your book marketing efforts on a shoestring $500 budget. Austin is the founder of Epic Launch, one of the most celebrated book launch companies operating today. He has worked with authors Brian Tracy and Peter Woods and has helped launch hundreds of books, moving more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of Make Money, Live Wealthy - which was a bestseller in multiple categories on Amazon for over 100 days straight.
In Episode 10, we sit down with Pia Edberg to discuss how to consistently maintain book sale figures even months after your launch. Pia is the bestselling author of The Cozy Life, which continues to sell thousands of copies both online and in its printed format to this day – despite being published 9 months ago! Join us as Pia shares her book marketing tips and strategies, including the use of Kindle Direct Publishing Promotions, social media hashtags, Amazon ads, giveaways and more.
In Episode 9, we sit down with Derek Doepker to discuss the ideal methods for authors to narrate their audiobooks on their own. Derek is the bestselling author of 10 books, a self publishing veteran and the founder of popular fitness blog ExcuseProof.com. His books are available in audio format and he has narrated nearly all of them himself. Join us as Derek highlights several DIY ways for authors to voice their own audiobooks, whether they’re hoping to save money or simply connect with their audience on a more personal level.
In Episode 8, we sat down with Lise Cartwright to discuss alternative options to becoming an author for those who don’t have the time or skills to write. Lise quit her job five years ago to become a full-time freelance writer. Since then, she has authored and impressive 28 books – and plans to write 10 more in 2017 alone! She also runs Hustle & Groove, a consulting business that helps convert blogs into profitable side businesses. Join us as Lise explains the difference between being a writer and an author, presents the option of “speaking” your book and highlights the power that angel writing services can provide to those who simply aren’t gifted with the written word.
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Scott Allan is the author of half a dozen bestselling books, including the recently released Do It Scared. With his extensive experience in promoting his work, he shares some of the tips and tricks he’s learned over the years when it comes to launching a book. Tune in as Scott explains how he managed to receive over forty 5 star reviews within the first week of launching his new book, as well as how to effectively put together a valuable book launch team. You’ll gain firsthand knowledge about how to build buzz around your new book, the importance of building a relationship with your readers and the 1000 fan rule in order to garner your most reviews ever!
Writing a book is one of the most time consuming tasks an individual can take on. It requires time, patience and energy – all of which is made more difficult when we have a multitude of other commitments to keep to in life! In today’s episode, we sit down with Jagadhees Thirumoorthy to discuss how he created the discipline to write his book, Conquer Your Dreams, in spite of having a full-time job as a marine engineer.
Join us as we discuss the three questions we ask ourselves before forming habits, including What, How and Why. Jagadhees explains that habits can become second nature to us if they’re backed by a strong enough cause and deadline, and highlights how his often lonely environment at sea helped him achieve his book writing goals.
In today’s episode, we sit down with Chandler Bolt to learn how to effectively run a free shipping launch of a physical book. Chandler is the author of 6 bestselling books including “Book Launch” and the recently released “Published”. He’s also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School, an incredibly valuable online resource for writing a book. Through his books, training videos, and Self-Publishing School, he’s helped thousands of people on their journey towards becoming authors.
An emerging trend in today’s self-publishing market is for authors to give away their paperback books for free. Join us as Chandler discusses shipping funnels and click funnels, and breaks down the economics behind CTAC, COGS and AOV in order to help make your book release profitable!
In this episode, we sit down with Kyle Gray to discuss how authors can use content marketing within their book and on their websites to convert their readers into customers. Kyle is the author of The College Entrepreneur and runs a web marketing agency called Conversion Cake, which aims to help startups and small businesses grow with the use of content marketing.
Join us as Kyle highlights how authors can include tools and resources in their books to drive reader engagement, as well as how to address your readers’ needs by creating an actionable book marketing plan including bonuses, e-mail automations and CONTENT!
In today's episode, celebrated Kindle entrepreneur Dave Chesson sits down with us to discuss the three questions he asks himself in order to pick the right keywords to improve a book's searchability. Learn how to boost your book's clicks on Amazon, double your sales and be shown at the top of search results with the Kindlepreneur himself or, as we like to call him, the keyword king!
Dave founded the Kindlepreneur after working with self published authors for years and realizing that their number one problem had nothing to do with writing the book, but about marketing it once it was published. Since then, his SEO tactics and marketing tips have helped hundreds of authors learn how to turn their self published books into bestsellers.
In today's episode, Jyotsna sits down with successful author and entrepreneur Rob Cubbon to discuss whether or not it's necessary to celebrate the launch of your book with a free promo. They touch upon the pros and cons of giving away complimentary products and content, and how doing so can affect your business.
Rob Cubbon initially started out as a web designer, and has grown his business by creating a variety of online courses and becoming a popular self-published author. His latest book, The New Freedom: Ordinary People Are Living Extraordinary Lives & So Can You is a runaway bestseller.
Kenneth Cheadle is the bestselling author of Millenial Takeover and a life coach that helps millennials take their careers to the next level.
In this episode, Jyotsna and Kenneth discuss options for planning live book events, how they can help authors sell more books, the costs behind them and why they're beneficial to an author's morale.
Jyotsna Ramachandran is the founder of Happy Self Publishing, which has helped over 100 authors since its inception in January 2016. Since creating Happy Self Publishing, Jyotsnahas noticed that there are an increasing number of people who'd like to self-publish their books but are doubtful when it comes to the process behind it. She decided to create The Happy Self Publishing Show as a means to address these issues. Each episode, she'll be answering a commonly asked question by interviewing a self-published author who has successfully handled that scenario. In this introductory episode, she talks about the 3 of the most common myths she has encountered about self-publishing and why should one choose self-publishing over traditional publishing. She explains the benefits by discussing the case study of Hal Elrod, celebrated self-published author of The Miracle Morning Series.