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How To Make Readers Laugh. Writing Humour With Dave Cohen

Posted September 30, 202401:02:17

How can you bring laughter into your books regardless of genre? What are the challenges of writing a novel after an award-winning career...

Selling Books In Person At Live Events With Mark Lefebvre

Posted September 23, 202401:08:33

How can you be successful at connecting with readers and selling books at live, in-person events? What are some practical tips as well...

Pivoting Genres And Growing An Author Business With Sacha Black

Posted September 16, 202401:01:31

Success as an author comes with challenges around managing money, setting boundaries, and living sustainably without burning out. Sacha Black/Ruby Roe...

Lessons Learned from 13 Years as an Author Entrepreneur

Posted September 13, 202400:32:46

In this solo episode, I talk about my lessons learned from 13 years as a full-time author entrepreneur. You can read/listen to previous updates at 

Self-Publishing Training Manuals And Focusing On Your True Fans With Guy Windsor

Posted September 9, 202401:05:43

What needs to go into a training manual if you are teaching physical skills? How can you focus in on your super fans and create only for them,...