Slowing Down to Speed Up Your Author Life | From overwhelmed to becoming an author Join us on a transformative episode of Author Nation Interviews as we delve into the art of slowing down to speed up your author life. Our guest, Leona Morrison, founder of Inner Fire, Outer Light, is here to guide nonfiction authors towards making a profound impact with their creative work while maintaining balance and well-being. Leona's extensive background in visual art, writing, music, and coaching has equipped her with unique insights on building an integrated life for changemakers, caregivers, and creatives. In this enlightening conversation, we'll explore strategies for making space and time to create amidst the busyness of everyday life and uncover the power of slowing down to accelerate your author journey. Melody Ann will dive deep into Leona's personal journey and extract valuable insights on overcoming limitations, finding innovative ways to grow your income and impact, and prioritizing personal and professional projects that align with your vision. Discover how self-care can become the foundation for a thriving creative life and learn practical techniques to streamline your efforts while maximizing your outcomes. This episode is packed with actionable takeaways for nonfiction authors seeking to transform overwhelm into clarity and become authors who make a difference. Takeaways: - Embrace the mindset of "enough" and make space for what truly matters in your author life. - Discover the art of profitable pausing and planning to enhance your productivity and outcomes. - Shift from busyness to meaningful impact by transforming your actions into streamlined impactful outcomes. - Find support and resources to facilitate your journey towards an integrated and fulfilling author life. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 LEONA'S RESOURCES 💚 Free gift: Space To Create 5-Day Challenge: https://innerfireouterlight.podia.com/space-to-create-challenge?coupon=AUTHORNATION Creative Sustainable Livelihood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1234492483292358/ Website: https://innerfireouterlight.com/ ======================================================= 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

From Inbox to Client | Conversations through email for authors Discover how to turn your email inbox into a powerful relationship-building tool that moves readers closer to buying your book. Join Author Nation and marketing coach Bonnie Chomica as she shares her strategies for maximizing email marketing and leveraging autoresponders to build trust and credibility. Learn how to write effective subject lines, consistently communicate with your list, and showcase your expertise through email for maximum exposure. Takeaways: - Learn how to effectively position your brand and expertise through email marketing. - Discover how to consistently communicate with your list for maximum exposure. - Master the art of writing effective email subject lines. - Leverage autoresponders and nurture series to build trust and credibility. - Use the power of email to increase your visibility and move readers closer to buying your book. Don't rely on social media to attract clients - use the power of email to increase your visibility and engagement. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ================================================ 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community ================================================= 💚 BONNIE'S RESOURCES 💚 50 subject line examples so you can enroll more clients: https://bonniechomica.ck.page/49864e769c Website: https://www.bonniechomica.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniechomica/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BonnieChomicaMarketing ================================================ 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

Thrive not Survive on Instagram for Authors | If Instagram is perplexing watch this Join us for a live interview with Corey Walker, co-author of the bestselling books "Instagram for Dummies" and "Instagram for Business for Dummies." In this exciting episode, Corey will share valuable insights on leveraging Instagram to market your book and enhance your author career. Corey is not only an accomplished author but also the owner of The Marketing Specialist, a leading digital marketing agency in El Dorado Hills, California. With extensive experience in social media strategy, content creation, and analytics, Corey has helped numerous businesses achieve online success. During the interview, Corey will discuss her journey as a writer with the renowned For Dummies franchise, providing valuable insights into working with deadlines, advances, and royalties. She will also delve into the powerful strategies of utilizing Instagram to market your book effectively. For nonfiction authors, this interview promises to be a treasure trove of knowledge. Corey will explore various topics of interest, including techniques for promoting your book while writing it through engaging Instagram Stories. Additionally, she will shed light on the importance of getting others to share your book and the effectiveness of publishing excerpts from your book on social media platforms. Join us as we delve into the world of Instagram marketing for authors and unlock the secrets to building a successful author career. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain practical insights and implement actionable strategies for your own journey. Takeaways - Promote your book while writing it by leveraging the power of Instagram Stories. - Harness the influence of others by encouraging them to share your book with their followers. - Increase visibility and generate interest in your book by publishing captivating excerpts on social media platforms. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 COREY'S' RESOURCES 💚 Free 30 Reels Ideas for Business: https://stan.store/coreycwalker Website: http://www.themarketingspecialist.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/coreycwalker Links: https://stan.store/coreycwalker ======================================================= 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

How to not Pay for Self-Publishing | How to finance your book instead Are you an aspiring author looking for ways to finance your book without breaking the bank? In this episode, we talk with Meliors Simms, author of 'The Secret Lives of Teeth', about how to not pay for self-publishing and instead find creative ways to fund your book. From validating your book idea to using Kickstarter to sell wide, Meliors shares her tips and tricks for financing your publishing journey. Takeaways: - Choose a topic that solves a problem and fills a gap in the market or literature, - Consider crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter to help finance your self-publishing project, and - Figuring out how to launch your book on different platforms. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 MELIOR'S RESOURCES 💚 Read a free sample http://www.holistictoothfairy.com/secret-lives-of-teeth Website: http://www.holistictoothfairy.com Kickstarter Campaign: https://bit.ly/secretkickstarter =============================================================== 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

Should Authors Have Podcasts or Just Be Guests Join Author Nation to explore the question of whether authors should have their own podcasts or just be guests on other shows. Our guest, Sheryl Plouffe, Founder & CEO of Scalable Business Accelerator and host of the Cash In On Camera podcast, shares her expertise on how authors can monetize their podcasts, the 1-hour per week method for creating content, and how to create an edit-less podcast. Sheryl also provides insights into selling high-ticket products and services through podcasts. Takeaways include: - The benefits of being a podcast guest versus hosting your own show - Practical tips for starting and monetizing a podcast around your book - How to create a successful podcast in just one hour a week using the edit-less podcast method Join us to learn how to navigate the world of podcasting and monetize your message with Sheryl Plouffe! Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! =============================================================== 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 SHERYL'S RESOURCES 💚 Profitable Podcast - Getting Started Tech Tools https://www.sherylplouffe.com/offers/nY8eFQYe WEBSITE: http://www.sherylplouffe.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylplouffe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/sherylplouffe https://hihello.me/hi/sherylplouffe-ig9DxQ =============================================================== 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

Build a Community around Your Book and Vision | Explore long term book revenue In this episode, we welcome Starlight, a business growth strategist, community alchemist, and systems magician, to share her insights on building a community around your book and vision. As nonfiction authors, we want to accelerate marketing for our books and think about our book's sales in the long term. Starlight will provide practical tips on how to build a community around your big vision and message, monetize and productize your book for long term revenue and growth, and play the infinite book game. Join us to talk about - 3 ways to accelerate marketing for your book - How to build a community around your big vision and message - Ways to monetize and productize your book for long term revenue and growth Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! =============================================================== 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 STARLIGHT'S RESOURCES 💚 One page community planner: https://ibottlelightning.com/community My website: https://bottledlightning.co LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/starlight =============================================================== 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

Engaged Writing Creates Engaged Readers so Know Your Ideal Reader Join Author Nation and Frederick Dudek, a sales & marketing executive with 30+ years of experience, as he shares his top tips for nonfiction authors looking to boost their brand and sell more books. Discover effective methods for identifying your target audience and conducting content research, as well as strategies for creating products in conjunction with your book. Get feedback from members of your target audience to improve your content, and learn the importance of enjoying the writing process. By the end of the show, you'll have practical takeaways to refine your marketing approach and reach your target audience more effectively. Takeaways: - Identify your target audience and conduct content research - Create products in conjunction with your book - Get feedback from members of your target audience - Enjoy the writing process to benefit your brand and book sales. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 FREDERICK'S RESOURCES 💚 TOOLS TO USE: https://businesssuperfans.com/tools/ Websites: https://FrederickDudek.com https://BusinessSuperfans.com ======================================================= 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

What Makes You an Expert Author | Plus, outside the box marketing for authors Duane Scott Cerny is a humorist and author of 'Selling Dead People's Things', an #1 Amazon Bestselling Vintage Memoir, USA/Canada. It was named by The Advocate as one of the Top 20 LGBTQ+ Memoirs of the Year. His latest book, "Vintage Confidential: Retro Rattled" presently holds the distinction of garnering all Five Star reviews. Cerny is the co-owner of The Broadway Antique Market, the oldest and largest multi-dealer antique store in Chicago. A former ex-Second City/Stand-up comic, he is an award winning poet, essayist for The New York Times, a performance storyteller and a Recording Artist on the French label Les Disques De La Mort. With all these accolades, we are going to discuss what you think makes you an expert in your field and how to find success even when your experiences all feel negative. We will also dive into the topic of being self-published and successful. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 FREE RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 DUANE'S RESOURCES 💚 Book: Selling Dead People's Things Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Selling-Dead-Peoples-Things-Objectionable/dp/0999894900 USA: https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Dead-Peoples-Things-Objectionable/dp/0999894900 http://www.SellingDeadPeoplesThings.com http://www.VintageConfidential.com http://www.instagram.com/vintageconfidential/ http://www.tiktok.com/@duanescottcerny 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

Why writers should care about their posture | Posture can give you a performance edge, here's how // Authors want to write more, feel more confident, and have more success. So, how does posture help? Aesha joins us to discuss - How can authors create a more confident body language, - How posture can give us a performance edge, - How to be aware of your desk posture, and - Breathing exercises to improve posture. She is here to help authors live a pain-free life while following their passion of writing. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 AESHA'S RESOURCES 💚 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir/ Website: https://toneandstrengthen.com Ultimate Posture eBook: https://unhunched.ck.page/ecf6947f70 =============================================================== 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

How to Write a Book about Sports Journalism | Writing about an influential figure Sports journalism is our doorway into the world of great athletes, great sports moments, and great stories of failure and triumph. Who are these people that bring us the stories, and what other great moments can they offer us if we delve into their lives? Listen in as we talk about telling the stories of a celebrity sports journalist through interviews to tell a more complete story of the great storytellers: sports journalists. We also chat about - How to write a book about sports journalism, - Pulling together a story through interviews, and - Writing about an influential figure. Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! ======================================================= 💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎 ✔ Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online ✍ Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway 📚 Publishing Guide: http://authornation.online/publishing 📢 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting 💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community =============================================================== 💚 ED'S RESOURCES 💚 Book: Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Going-15-Rounds-Jerry-Izenberg/dp/1393156053/ USA: https://www.amazon.com/Going-15-Rounds-Jerry-Izenberg/dp/1393156053/ Website: https://edodevenreporting.com/ Follow Ed on Twitter: @ed_odeven Book review: https://nyfights.com/worldwide/nyf-book-review-going-15-rounds-with-jerry-izenberg/ 🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation