The Career Author Podcast

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The Final Episode: LIVE!This is it. The final episode. We hope you’ll join us at the Writers, Ink podcast!The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Thanks to all of our listeners--past, present, and future! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:RevolutionFI Podcast - https://revolutionfi.com The Writers, Ink Podcast (our new home) - https://writersinkpodcast.com/ Google Play Books Promo Codes - http://g.co/play/promocode2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing When to Walk AwayAs The Career Author podcast winds down, we’re reminded of how difficult it can be to avoid sunk cost fallacy and remove things that have been a big part of our lives for so long. Whether it's a relationship, business deal, friendship, or podcast, walking away is never easy but sometimes necessary and inevitable.In this candid conversation, J. and Zach discuss reasons why you might want to walk away from a project and suggestions on how to move through what can be an emotional and stressful transition.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Also, J. recommends a little book to help you know when to walk away.Leave us a comment: How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a project?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick) - https://amzn.to/3lrvPzT The Horror Writers Podcast Episode #77 - https://thehorrorwriterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-horror-writers-podcast-77-crossroads Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.New Dialogue Doctor course - https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ADVANTAGE with Joe SolariWe’re all looking for an advantage as it gets more challenging to find and retain readers. In a rare interview episode, the guys invite Joe Solari on the show to discuss how you can harness a cumulative advantage in the winner takes all publishing market.From Amazon.com:The top 2.5% of high performing authors……earn 64% of the book profits.How do they do it?We are in the golden age for authors. The gatekeepers are gone. The books and novels that have been buried on your “Bucket List” can be brought to life. Nobody can tell you, “No!”It’s not even that hard.Getting the readers, well, that’s where we all need help.What are the KEY PRINCIPLES?Joe Solari has experience from 20-years as an entrepreneur and in 2016 began to help authors get to six and seven figures. It became his passion. He understands the engine that drives success.Are you willing to learn the power of cumulative advantage?He has shown that not only can cumulative advantage be systematized, but a unique flavor is possible for every author. This professionally researched book contains never before seen data on just how demand works in publishing and how the top authors become best sellers.Are you ready?You’ll love this road map to finding readers, because the world is a vast social place and knowing how it works can make all the difference.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.Leave us a comment: What is your question for Joe about cumulative advantage?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:J.’s Plot a Novel challenge - http://plotanovel.com  New Dialogue Doctor course - https://dialoguedoctor.com/edit-a-book-with-me/ Join us for the final episode on Oct 26, 2020 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoduuprjMqHtA8OLyzdJMVTDI8lC8nE4Qs   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.ADVANTAGE: Harnessing Cumulative Advantage in the Winner Takes All Publishing Market - https://amzn.to/2GuVA3H 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod&n

The Golden Age of Independent PublishingHas there ever been a better time to be an independent author or publisher? The guys don’t think so. Whether it's the tools available to publish books or the ease of finding readers, there’s never been so many literate people on the planet.J. and Zach discuss the reasons why, despite J.’s pessimistic outlook on AI, this is the golden age of independent publishing. Put on your rosy glasses and a smile as the career authors get happy on your ass.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:How technology favors the independent authorWhy it’s easy to learn from the mastersHow diversity in storytelling is making the world a better placeThe difference between micro niche and mass marketsAlso, J. shares an interesting announcement about Kindle Create.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Are we in the golden age of independent publishing? Why or why not?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Kindle Create - https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&node=18292298011 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Publishing on a BudgetThere’s no way around it. Publishing a book that is presentable enough to ask money for is going to cost some cash of your own. But do you have to break the bank in order to publish a good book?In this conversation, J. and Zach discuss ways you can publish your book on a budget. What are the expenses you can avoid, and which are essential to helping your book succeed? And is it possible to provide a professional product on a shoestring budget?The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What costs to considerHow to determine what to spend money onTools you need and probably don’t needAlso, Zach recommends a method to gain clarity on your creative life.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What is your average budget for publishing a book?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Finding Creative Clarity -  https://wegrowmedia.com/finding-creative-clarity/2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Relief from Your Writing RutDo you feel a dip in your enthusiasm for that WIP? Are you procrastinating by working on another project instead? Sometimes it's hard to diagnose the problem, to tell if you’re burnt out or in a writing rut. Spoiler alert: They’re not the same thing.In this conversation, J. and Zach talk about the difference between burn-out and a writing rut by examining questions you can ask yourself. Although it’s good to build habits and routines, it’s also possible to coast along the learning plateau producing average stories that lack enthusiasm.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The difference between a writing rut and being burnt outHow you can determine if you’re in a writing rutWays you can climb out and re-energize your writingAlso, J. recommends a new course (shout to Diann Gunn for sending it along).Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: How do you get relief from your writing rut?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsessionYoast Academy - https://academy.yoast.com/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Technology and PublishingIt’s crazy to think there was a time not too long ago where the only way to read a book was by picking up a physical object and reading real, paper pages. Or when audiobooks were called ‘books on tape’ because you had to pop one cassette at a time into a tape deck in order to hear your favorite book read to you by a narrator.Times have changed fast. Not only with how we consume books, but also with how they are published. With things moving as quickly as they are, what could come next? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how the guys think technology will continue to change the publishing industry.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:What other innovations could come to the eBook and eReadersHow A.I. can change publishingHow software and algorithms could change how you tell storiesWhy technology has created more opportunities for creativesAlso, Zach recommends a new Netflix documentary.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What will be the next big innovation in publishing?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Feed the Obsession Kickstarter by Mark Leslie - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markleslie/feed-the-obsession2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dialogue Doctor: Jeff ElkinsDo you suffer from mono-mouth? Are you experiencing side effects such as decreased reader engagement, poor sales, and a lack of energy? If so, it might be time for a house call from the Dialogue Doctor, Jeff Elkins.In a rare interview on The Career Author Podcast, J. talks to Jeff about his most recent manuscript, how Jeff helped J. regain the joy of writing, and why every writer needs to pay attention to what characters say and how they say it.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The problem with most dialogueWhy readers will bail on your story without sharp dialogueWhat the Dialogue Doctor does and how he can help writersWhy J. was thrilled when he had to convert a first draft into a screenplayAlso, J. recommends a new service for tracking your book’s rank and reviews.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: What book or movie has your favorite lines of dialogue?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Best Sellers Rank - https://bestsellersrank.me/ The Dialogue Doctor - https://dialoguedoctor.com/ 2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Genre HoppingMost people don’t enjoy watching only one kind of movie, eating one type of food, or wearing the same clothes every day. Okay, maybe Zach likes that last one, but either way, it’s not uncommon for writers to want to explore writing in different genres. But should you?On this ‘landmark’ episode, the guys discuss the pros and cons of genre hopping. Does it make sense to write in other genres, and if so, when? Genre hopping is one of the most debated topics in the indie publishing community. Join Zach and J. as they discuss and give their opinions on this controversial topic.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The big questions to ask when deciding whether to hop genresHow genre hopping can prevent burnoutWhat you can do to scratch your creative itch without investing too much timeHow switching genres can hurt your pursuit to earning more money as an authorHow to decide whether writing in another genre is right for youAlso, Zach recommends a book from friend of the show, Jim Kukral.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Do you write in multiple genres or do you aspire to? What has been your experience, or what do you hope to accomplish?Thanks to all of our patrons! Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:Unskippable® by Jim Kukral - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4YJ94QThe Career Author Podcast: Episode 85 - Using Pen Names - https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-85-using-pen-names/2021 Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Chapter Check service - https://chaptercheck.com/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com See acast.com/privacy for