Book Career Network Podcast offers a daily exploration into the world of fiction writing, bringing together a diverse group of experts dedicated to helping authors succeed. Each show within the network is tailored to address different facets of the writing and publishing process, ensuring that no matter where you are in your author journey, there’s something valuable for you. Mondays feature ”Becoming A Household Name” with Jody Sperling, where listeners can follow the real-life documentatio ...
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Nonlinear empowers listeners with the perspective and skills to take charge of their careers. Industry professionals blazing unique career paths share their story with compulsive-networker Christin and fellow University of New Hampshire student, and friend, Mark. Episodes every other Monday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. ///Intro Music Credit: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licens ...
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Introducing PodKind.org and PodKind Network: the community where you can find your next opportunity within podcast, while receiving insights and advice on how leverage that opportunity for greatness and beyond. PodKind is a professional organization for podcasters by podcast professionals. We understand and recognize that every podcast professional is unique as we come from different industries, lifestyles, regions, and unique work conditions. Only podcast professionals truly understand what ...
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087 - Everything but the Kitchen Sink [Becoming A Household Name]
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All the things I'm doing to grow the reader base.Von Book Career In A Year
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086 - Driving Sales Through Newsletters with Natalie Knight [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane welcome author and marketing expert Natalie Knight to explore the world of e-commerce email marketing for authors. Natalie shares her expertise on crafting impactful email strategies tailored for direct sales, explaining the key differences between traditional author new…
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085 - Kacey Ezell, It Builds Character Pt 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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Today’s guest, Kacey Ezell, was born in South Dakota and grew up around the world on various military bases. When she was seven, her mother gave her a copy of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragondrums, and shortly thereafter, Kacey decided that she wanted to be a dragonrider when she grew up. From the time she was a small child, Kacey made up stories to tell to…
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084 - Aligning Your Writer and Career Goals [The Plot Geek Academy]
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How often do we hear an author say, “I just want to write books”? If only it were that simple. In this lesson, we discuss ensuring that your writing goals, like what, how, and how much you want to write, also align with what you want from a writing career. In other words, how you define success. Join Jana, CJ, and Troy of the Plot Geek Academy as t…
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083 - Public Relations for Authors with Kathleen Schmidt [Becoming A Household Name]
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Curious about building your author brand? In this episode, we explore the value of social media, traditional publishing, and much more with Kathleen Schmidt. She’s the founder of Publishing Confidential, and you can subscribe on Substack.Von Book Career In A Year
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082 - Mastering Author Newsletters with Holly Darling [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee are joined by returning guest Holly Darling to discuss the art of email marketing for authors. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s mastery of storytelling and fan engagement, the conversation explores how authors can use newsletters to connect with their audience, build a…
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081 - J.T. Evans, The City Planner's Committee, Pt 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and experience in both writing and gaming to help us dig into the nitty gritty of fantasy city building. When not writing, he keeps computers secure at the D…
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080 - What Do You Want from Your Author Career? [The Plot Geek Academy]
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One of the most important things you as a writer can do for yourself is determine your why. In this episode of The Plot Geek Academy, we’ll tackle how to determine what you want from your author career, what those things might be, and how knowing your why can set you up for success. Join Troy, CJ, and Jana as they share their journey, and how you c…
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079 - From Page to Platform: Growing an Audience for Novels with Social Media, In-Person Sales, and Attention-Driven Marketing [Becoming A Household Name]
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Curious about building your author brand? In this episode, we explore how I’ve grown my Instagram to 740 followers, hit a 3,000-view milestone on my latest reel, and prepped for my showing at Twin Cities Con. I’ll share strategies on leveraging social media, boosting in-person book sales, and creating attention-driven marketing for authors eager to…
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078 - Indie Author Resilience with Chelle Honiker [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane interview Chelle Honiker, co-founder of Indie Author Magazine, to discuss the parallels between Taylor Swift’s approach to her career and the world of indie authorship. The conversation dives into the transformative power of authenticity, setting boundaries, and building…
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077 - J.T. Evans, The City Planner's Committee, Pt 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and experience in both writing and gaming to help us dig into the nitty gritty of fantasy city building. When not writing, he keeps computers secure at the D…
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076 - Defining Who You Are as an Author [The Plot Academy]
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In this debut episode of the Plot Geek Academy Podcast, hosts Troy, Jenna, and CJ tackle a crucial question for aspiring authors: Who are you as a writer? As they introduce themselves and share personal stories, they discuss the foundational elements of their philosophy, built around the "Three C's"—Craft, Create, and Career. These pillars encompas…
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075 - Setbacks On Instagram and How To Use Them To Grow Your Novel Sales [Becoming A Household Name]
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Breakdown of social media and in person book sales for the week of October 28th.Von Book Career In A Year
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074 - Thriving in the Creator Economy with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jayne sit down with returning guest Michael Evans to discuss the growing impact of the creator economy on authors. They explore how shifts in technology and social platforms are transforming traditional publishing models, empowering authors to become creator-entrepreneurs. Mi…
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073 - Tim Akers, You're Weird Enough For Us, Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina and is the last in a long line of telephony princes, tourist attraction barons, and gruff Scottish bankers. He moved to Chicago for college and stayed to…
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072 - How I’m Growing My Reader Base Social Media Secrets Revealed [Becoming A Household Name]
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3 weeks into my social media growth journey, here are the results.Von Book Career In A Year
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071 - Harnessing the Power of Superfans with Damon Courtney [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with Damon Courtney from BookFunnel to explore the art of building a dedicated fanbase as an indie author, drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s remarkable connection with her superfans. Damon shares insights into creating a strong author brand, using direct s…
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070 - Tim Akers, You're Weird Enough For Us, Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina and is the last in a long line of telephony princes, tourist attraction barons, and gruff Scottish bankers. He moved to Chicago for college and stayed to…
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069 - How Faith and Religion Impact Our Marketing Journey with Michelle Dowd - Author of Forager [Becoming A Household Name]
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We look at faith and its impact on marketing. Spoiler: what you believe informs everything you do, and marketing is about translating what you believe into what other people do about you.Von Book Career In A Year
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067 - Steve Ruskin, the Maned Historian Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular history novel America’s First Great Eclipse and countless academic writings, and also of the ExoRok Rebels science fiction series and Trina Piper magical…
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068 - Unlocking the Fan First Mindset with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this insightful episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with guest Michael Evans to discuss the powerful "Fans First" mindset and how authors can learn from Taylor Swift's approach to building genuine, lasting relationships with fans. They explore how prioritizing fans can lead to greater success and how s…
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066 - Harnessing Resilience: Lessons from Taylor Swift and Overcoming Criticism [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane are joined by Becca Syme to dive into the challenges of handling criticism as an author and the impact it can have on emotional well-being. Drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift’s experiences, the conversation covers topics such as the influence of childhood …
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065 - Steve Ruskin, the Maned Historian Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular history novel America’s First Great Eclipse and countless academic writings, and also of the ExoRok Rebels science fiction series and Trina Piper magical…
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064 - Fixing Your Social Media Strategy: Why It Fails and Proven Ways to Improve [Becoming A Household Name]
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Elizabeth Lyons is the author of WRITE THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY, and host of a podcast by the same name. She offers a course for new and emerging authors called PUBLISH THE DAMN BOOK ALREADY, and for all my listeners, she's offering a 25% discount when you use the code AUTHOR25. Check it out here: https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/publish…
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063 - Using Instagram To Become A Millionaire [Becoming A Household Name]
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No matter how good you are, if you can't figure out how to be everywhere all the time, you can't do amazing things. That's why I've gone all in on using Instagram to promote my novels. In this episode, I'm continuing to look at how I'm driving new follows, likes, shares, and comments on Instagram. I share what's worked, what's failed, and all the i…
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062 - Collaborate Like Swift: How Teamwork Fuels Creativity for Authors [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emily Jane explore the creative and practical benefits of collaboration in the writing world, inspired by Taylor Swift’s selective partnerships on her album Tortured Poets Department. They dive into how collaborations, whether it’s co-writing books, creating shared worlds, or working …
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061 - James Fox: Only Writers Into Worldbuilding Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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Every novelist wants to see their writing on the silver screen. Too easy. Step one, convert your book into a screenplay… Today’s guest is James Fox. He’s been in the film industry for over 22 years and has worked just about every role you can imagine in the industry. We’ll discuss his unique entry point into novel writing. He wrote his first book, …
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060 - From Zero to Thousands: Tracking My Instagram Progress [Becoming A Household Name]
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An authentic look at how to use Instagram to gain attention for your art.Von Book Career In A Year
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059 - James Fox: Only Writers Into Worldbuilding [Worlds Asunder]
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Every novelist wants to see their writing on the silver screen. Too easy. Step one, convert your book into a screenplay… Today’s guest is James Fox. He’s been in the film industry for over 22 years and has worked just about every role you can imagine in the industry. We’ll discuss his unique entry point into novel writing. He wrote his first book, …
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058 - Lessons From The Tortured Poet Department [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emily Jane explore the lessons authors can take away from Taylor Swift's latest album, Tortured Poets Department. They dive into the emotional depth of the album and its connection to storytelling, discussing how Swift balances market demands with her personal creative expression. The conversation highlights…
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057 - Gail Carriger: Archeology and Treacle Tarts Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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What do shoes, cephalopods, and tea have in common? They’re all some of today’s guest’s favorite things. We’re pleased to introduce the one and only Gail Carriger: multiple NYT bestselling author of urban fantasy, steampunk, supernatural, science fiction, and non-fiction. Gail’s background as an archaeologist has helped shape her worldbuilding, and…
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056 - A Sure Way To Failure [Becoming A Household Name]
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The Magic Bullet to success exists, and if you don't work hard, you are sure to never find it.Von Book Career In A Year
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055 - Sustainable Artistry with Becca Syme [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane are joined by Becca Syme to discuss the valuable lessons authors can draw from Taylor Swift’s career. The conversation centers around emotional regulation, sustaining a long-term creative career, and building meaningful relationships with readers. Becca offer…
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054 - Archeology and Treacle Tarts Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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What do shoes, cephalopods, and tea have in common? They’re all some of today’s guest’s favorite things. We’re pleased to introduce the one and only Gail Carriger: multiple NYT bestselling author of urban fantasy, steampunk, supernatural, science fiction, and non-fiction. Gail’s background as an archaeologist has helped shape her worldbuilding, and…
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053 - Creating Through Depression Without Losing Passion [Becoming A Household Name]
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A true account of the journey. You might find it takes a long time to get where you're going, and there are no promises you'll ever arrive. I wish I could say otherwise…Von Book Career In A Year
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052 - Connections Beyond Pages: The Power of Writing Communities [Ink & Effort]
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Host James Fox is joined by guests HY Gregor and Shady (David) for an engaging discussion on the significance of in-person interactions and community-building within the writing and publishing industry. They delve into the benefits of attending conferences, networking events, and conventions, emphasizing how these face-to-face opportunities can fos…
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051 - Community with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with guest Michael Evans to explore the art of building strong author communities by drawing inspiration from Taylor Swift's fan engagement strategies. They analyze Taylor Swift’s authenticity and how she connects with her fans through personal interactions, exc…
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050 - The Break Episode, Recaps and Hypes [Worlds Asunder]
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Join your Worlds co-hosts as we recap the first ten episodes of Worlds Asunder! We’ll go over our incredible guests, the things we’ve learned, and the most important tidbits we hope our listeners take away from the great insights we’ve received over the last ten weeks. We’ll also give a sneak peek at future episodes and interviews. Like the show? H…
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049 - Success Leaves Clues With Ty Allan Jackson [Becoming A Household Name]
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Engages in an insightful conversation with guest Tyrone Jackson, an accomplished indie children's book author specializing in financial literacy. The episode discusses how Tyrone leveraged social media, particularly Instagram, to grow his following from 5,000 to 200,000 and achieve substantial book sales independently. Tyrone shares practical advic…
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048 - How to Evaluate AI Models [Author Intelligence]
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In this episode of Author Intelligence, explore various aspects of writing and publishing with AI assistance. We'll address the lack of beginner resources in the FFA (Future Fiction Academy) realm and endors several YouTube channels dedicated to writing and AI, such as those by Ekelo Harrods, Miragold, and several others. We'll also add insights in…
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047 - Circular Storytelling To Land The Emotional Punch [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emily McKay dive deep into the concept of circular storytelling, a technique that seeds an element at the beginning of a story and revisits it at the end to represent a character’s emotional journey. They explore how Taylor Swift masterfully employs this technique in her songs, using …
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046 - Margs and Research Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
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Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…
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045 - 90-Day Social Media Challenge [Becoming A Household Name]
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In this episode, Jody Sperling challenges listeners to undertake a 90-day social media challenge by posting once daily on a selected social media platform. The goal is to create content relevant to one's passion or profession to see significant changes in engagement and reach. Jody shares personal experiences and reflections, including dealing with…
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044 - Mastering the Art of Editing with Tyler Byrnwerth [Ink & Effort]
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In this episode of "Ink and Effort," host James Fox introduces guest Tyler Burnworth, discussing the complexities of the editing and revising process for writers. Both James and Tyler share insights into their own workflows, emphasizing the importance of treating writing and editing as a professional job. They explore various tools and techniques f…
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043 - Why Does the AI Have the Memory of Paw Paw? [Author Intelligence]
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In this episode, hosts Elizabeth Ann West and Stacy Anderson, both seasoned authors and AI enthusiasts, dive deep into the fascinating yet challenging world of writing with AI assistance. They explore why AI, despite its advanced capabilities, often struggles with retaining information and context in fiction writing—a phenomenon humorously likened …
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042 - Taylor Swift's Email Game with Holly Darling [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode, Emma-Lee Jane and Morgana Bevan sit down with email marketing expert Holly Darling to dive deep into the world of email marketing for authors. They use Taylor Swift's strategy as a springboard, analyzing what works and where there’s room for improvement. The conversation highlights the immense power of email marketing in building a…
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041 - Margs and Research Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
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Whether you love it or you hate it, sometimes writing just requires research. All authors fall down the rabbit hole at some point, but some genres require it more than others. Alternate history is such a beast. This genre requires attention to detail and strategic decisions about changes to true events and historical figures. This leads us to a war…
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040 - Organic Reach Through Social Media [Becoming A Household Name]
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Like it or hate it, if you're an artist who wants to find a thriving audience, you need to crack the social media code, and that means spending time learning how social works. If you want to try building an audience with a collaborative team, connect with me @jodyjsperling or jodyjsperling@gmail.com.…
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039 - Not Safe for Work Part 3 [Author Intelligence]
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Blow Jobs and Torture Scenes. That’s It. Size, Cost & Performance Foundational Models like to clutch their pearls. What’s an author to do when they need to write sex and violence? Go opensource. For more data, click here: https://shy-jackrabbit-e9e.notion.site/Episode-6-7-8-NSFW-44d1bc5394fd484ba16d6f94ed1db535…
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038 - Expanding Your Audience Through Genre Blending [Romancing Like Swift]
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In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Emma-Lee Jane and Morgana Bevan dive into the concept of genre blending in Taylor Swift's music. They discuss how Taylor Swift has evolved from her country roots to a pop sensation, all while weaving in elements from other genres. Emma and Morgana highlight the emotional depth and narrative…
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