Episodes

  • What Are You Willing To Give Up To Be A BookPreneur

    What Are You Willing To Give Up To Be A BookPreneur
    Jan 1 2025
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    Becoming a BookPreneur is a rewarding journey, but it’s not without its sacrifices. By dedicating time, financial resources, and focus, you can build a successful book business that aligns with your passions and goals. Understanding the pros and cons will help you make informed decisions, while a well-thought-out plan for success will keep you on track.Remember, every sacrifice you make today is an investment in your future. With creativity, dedication, and strategic planning, you can turn your pages into profits and leave a lasting impact on readers around the world. So, are you ready to take the leap and become a BookPreneur? The next chapter of your story awaits.

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    21 mins
  • Can You Build a Book Brand Without Spending Money?

    Can You Build a Book Brand Without Spending Money?
    Dec 18 2024
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    Can you build a book brand without spending money? In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of free book marketing versus paid marketing. Discover actionable strategies to grow your audience, boost book sales, and decide which approach—free, paid, or a mix—is right for your author journey.
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    27 mins
  • How I Dropped The Ball & Burned Out

    How I Dropped The Ball & Burned Out
    Dec 11 2024
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    Strategies to Avoid Burnout and Pick Up the Ball AgainOnce I reframed The Lyran Legacy, I started taking small, manageable steps to avoid future burnout and rekindle my excitement for the project. Here’s what worked for me:
    1. Reassess priorities: I made a list of everything I was working on and identified what could be paused, delegated, or simplified. This created space to breathe.
    2. Set realistic goals: Instead of trying to do all the marketing at once, I focused on one actionable step per week, such as scheduling a podcast interview or posting on social media.
    3. Revisit your "why": Remembering why I wrote the book—to tell an inspiring story and connect with readers—helped reignite my passion.
    4. Schedule downtime: Burnout thrives in an overpacked schedule. By penciling in rest and relaxation, I gave myself permission to recharge without guilt.


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    14 mins
  • The Curse Of Too Many Ideas: How To Focus & Finish Your First Book

    The Curse Of Too Many Ideas: How To Focus & Finish Your First Book
    Nov 21 2024
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    Having too many ideas can overwhelm aspiring authors and prevent them from completing their first book. The key to overcoming this challenge lies in learning how to focus on one idea and committing to it. This article provides actionable strategies to help first-time authors streamline their thoughts and stay on track.
    1. Clarify Your Core Idea: Choose the idea that excites you most and aligns with your audience's needs.
    2. Set Realistic Goals: Break the writing process into smaller, manageable tasks with achievable milestones.
    3. Minimize Distractions: Create a dedicated, quiet workspace to maintain focus during writing sessions.
    4. Use an Outline: Develop a structured roadmap for your book to stay organized and avoid losing direction.
    5. Commit to Consistency: Write regularly by scheduling specific time blocks and sticking to your routine.
    By applying these strategies, aspiring authors can overcome the paralysis of too many ideas and complete their first manuscript, bringing their story to life.

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    22 mins
  • Why Being An Author Is Not The Same As Running A Business

    Why Being An Author Is Not The Same As Running A Business
    Oct 29 2024
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    Hi, I’m Audrey Bell-Kearney, an entrepreneur with 27 years of experience in creating and building innovative projects. I co-authored my first book in 1998 and invented the first plus-size fashion dolls, which laid the foundation for my journey. Now, I’m venturing into fiction with The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins, an epic fantasy about inspiring humanity to save itself and protect The New Earth. I'm also turning the book into a film. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-lyran-legacy-the-starseed-chronicles-begins/x/38126871#/

    This project means a lot to me because it's more than just a story—it's a message of hope and awakening in a world on the brink of self-destruction. Your contribution will help bring this powerful narrative to the big screen, with a vision of creating not only a film but a movement and a community. If you would like to read the story first you can purchase the book. https://amzn.to/3UkWdiU

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    25 mins
  • Stop Playing Small With Your Book

    Stop Playing Small With Your Book
    Oct 23 2024
    Click Here To Signup For The Free Industry Newsletter-The article guides aspiring authors on how to transform their books into powerful brands. It emphasizes the importance of thinking big, not limiting the audience to just friends and family, and building a community around their work. Authors are encouraged to use technology, like AI, to streamline the writing process, enhance creativity, and reach larger audiences. Resilience is key to overcoming challenges in the creative journey, and the article concludes with a call to action for authors to seize the moment and build a lasting legacy with their books.

    I'm turning The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins into a film. To learn more about the film and how to become a part of it CLICK HERE

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    26 mins
  • Creating Trivia Cards For My Book

    Creating Trivia Cards For My Book
    Oct 17 2024
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    Audrey Bell-Kearney’s transition into fiction writing brings a creative twist with her latest book, The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins. To engage readers in a unique way, Audrey has developed trivia cards based on the storyline, inviting readers to dive deeper into the world of starseeds. These cards create an interactive reading experience, challenging fans to uncover details within the book and sparking even greater engagement with her narrative. It's an innovative approach that blends storytelling with playful discovery, enhancing the connection between readers and her work.

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    20 mins
  • How To Use Custom GPTs To Market Your Book

    How To Use Custom GPTs To Market Your Book
    Sep 25 2024
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    To streamline my promotional efforts, I used ChatGPT to create a custom AI designed to pitch both me and my book to the right podcasters. I provided it with key information: my name, a short bio, the title and description of my book, the genre, my email, and my interview availability. From there, I tasked the AI with reaching out to 25 podcast hosts who focus on entrepreneurship and self-publishing, with the goal of landing interviews and expanding my book's reach.

    What’s great about this approach is that the AI takes care of the time-consuming tasks—writing personalized pitches and sending them out. I no longer have to spend hours researching potential podcasts or drafting individual emails. The AI manages all of that for me.


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    21 mins