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Speak, Engage, and Inspire: Secrets of Entertaining & Educational Webinars that Sell
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Author Media has a list of over 10,000 subscribers, and around half of them open our emails, which means our open rates hover around 50%. That’s a high open rate!It’s partly because new subscribers join our email list through webinars I present for writers and authors. By the end of each webinar, attendees know enough to want to open emails from Author Media and me. Plus, the comments, questions, and polls associated with the webinar allow me to get to know my audience better.If you want to get to know your “Timothy” and grow your email list by adding subscribers who want to open your emails, it might be time for you to host a webinar.But how do you deliver webinars readers want to attend?In this week’s episode, you’ll learn 12 tips for hosting educational and entertaining webinars people want to attend.You’ll learnHow to capture and retain your attendees’ attentionHow much time to spend on your presentation or Q&AWhat to do after the webinar to continue to the attendeesListen in or check out the blog version to find out how you can build an email list full of your “Timothys” and grow an engaged tribe through hosting an author webinar.Support the Show.
2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors
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An Uber driver’s most valuable asset is his car. A photographer’s camera is critical. An Uber driver with a broken car can’t make money, and a photographer with a cheap camera will slowly starve.What is the critical tool for an author? What tool will help you earn money and keep you from starving?Your laptop!You write, edit, and promote your book on your laptop. A reliable, compatible computer is key to your success. Put another way, an old, unreliable computer is a terrible liability.Investing in a good laptop is not just a smart move, it’s a potential tax-deductible business expense for professional authors.But how do you know what kind of laptop is best for you?In this week’s episode, you’ll find out:What kind of speed and storage an author’s laptop needsWhat to avoid when buying a laptopWhat you don’t need in a laptopListen in or check out the blog version of this episode to find out what kind of computer will best help you in your writing career.Support the show
How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads
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When readers browse Amazon, they have already decided to purchase a book. The only question is: Which book will they choose? What if there was a way to reach readers at this pivotal moment and persuade them to pick your book from the list they’re considering?There is! It is called Amazon Advertising, and it has become one of the most popular forms of book promotion for indie authors.However, many authors feel intimidated by the idea of running Amazon ads.In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from Alana Terry, a USA Today bestselling author of over 40 books and Amazon ads expert.You’ll discoverWhy Amazon ads might be a good place to startSix steps to quickly create your first adHow to determine whether your ads are workingAnd much more If you’ve wanted to sell more books on Amazon but have felt overwhelmed by the process of running ads, listen in or check out the blog version of this episode to find out the quickest way to get started.BookLaunch.fun Support the show
Writing Conflict: How to Keep Your Protagonist on Their Toes
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Most humans try to avoid conflict as much as possible, but novelists love conflict. Without conflict, a novelist has no story. Conflict keeps your novel moving forward and your readers turning pages. As Vladimir Nabokov once said, “The writer’s job is to get the main character up a tree, and then once they are up there, throw rocks at them.”But how do you get your protagonist up a tree? What kind of rocks should you throw?In this week’s episode, I interview professional fictional rock-thrower, Angela Hunt, to discuss the six classic conflicts. In this episode, you’ll discover Biblical and modern examples of classic conflictsHow to mix the conflicts to make your story more interestingWhich conflicts resonate with most readers todayIf you want to up the tension in your book or make your next novel more riveting, listen in or check out the blog post to find out how to add and layer the six classic conflicts to keep your readers reading.BookLaunch.fun Support the show
AI for Authors in 2024 – The Good, Bad, and Ugly
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The tools we use for writing have evolved over the centuries, from quill and inkpot to the printing press, to the word processor to AI. Recent developments in AI tools for writers have sparked everything from laughable images to controversy and fear.Is AI evil? Is it safe?In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss what you need to know about AI in our current day. You’ll learnHow (and how early) it developedWhat threats it poses to writersWhat advantages it offersHow to wield it for good in the worldListen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn what to watch for and how AI can increase your writing output and improve your craft.BookLaunch.fun Support the show
Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders
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Almost every traditionally published book goes up for preorder before it comes out. However, the advice surrounding preorders can be confusing for indie authors. Some indies say preorders are critical. Others say having a preorder for your book can hurt sales.Who is right?Should you set up a preorder for your book? Are preorders a good idea or a bad idea?Preorders can help or hurt, depending on what kind of author you are.In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:What kind of author is helped by a preorderWhy preorders are so important for some authorsHow to make the most of your preorder windowListen in or check out the blog version of this episode to learn the benefits and drawbacks of making your book available for preorder before its launch date.BookLaunch.fun Support the show