Marketing for Childrens Authors with Laurie Wright

Ready to break your social media chains?!

This is for all the authors out there who have a true love/hate relationship with social media - you can create content ONCE and be done.

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Hear about two wonderful books if you interested in really amplifying your social presence by going VIRAL! 

Brendan's book details how to think about …

Are you ready for this?  This is the first of 3 episodes that will RELEASE you from the chains of social media! (unless you like them, in which case this is not for you)


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Listen to the fifth most downloaded episode of 2021!

Be strategic during your social media time! Four tasks for children's authors to do daily to curate your feed, build and improve relationships, and grow a reader …

Listen to the 4th most downloaded episode of 2021!

Where are all the people?! You know you need traffic, but where do you find the people... In this episode Laurie shares where to find traffic, how to know what to post, …

 Listen to the third most downloaded episode of 2021!

Have you ever wondered why you're getting NO RESULTS from your book marketing activities, even though you're doing exactly what everyone else is?! You'll want to tune …

The number one most downloaded episode of 2021!

Something we all hear often from authors is that they don't know where to start, which is what  keeps them STUCK! Overwhelmed with analysis paralysis- because they …

Ready for a Social Media SHORTCUT That Will Make Your Life So Much Easier!?

Social media is a huge part of our lives and we want to be successful on …

 Do you HATE social media? Or maybe just creating content for social? Today's show will help if you know you need to be there, but hate that thought of BEING there.

 We  talk about a posting strategy you can use to …

Use any publicity you get to grow your traffic, and introduce them to you and your book/s.

But how to get publicity?

Today let's chat about how you can borrow traffic using a variety of publicity opportunities.

TODAY'S …

Let's BUILD some traffic, on PINTEREST!

It's one of the most under-utilized platforms for book marketing, because people think of it as being for crafters, or DIYers. But it's really an enormous search engine,  with …

Ever feel like your social posts are drowning in a sea of other social posts?

That no one sees them, or maybe no one cares? Listen in today to hear about why sometimes it's more important to interact with other people, …

🎶 On the seventh day of Christmas my true Laurie  gave to me  🎁 

 A look at (most) of the social channels, to give you an idea of what they an all do for you as a childrens authors. How much time do you have? Do you …

 🎶 On the sixth day of Christmas my true Laurie  gave to me 🎁 

A robust email list!! Every author's fav subject - haha...

I'll never stop talking about the importance of an email list.
#sorrynotsorry.

TODAY'S SPECIAL!

A …

On the fifth day of Christmas my true Laurie  gave to me 🎶 🎁 

When an author first starts to work with me, we start FIRST on the metadata (listen to Day 1 of this series) and THEN we look at their book page! It's just …

HOW do we get those super engaged fans? And why do we want them even?!

Day 4 of the 12 Days of Marketing for Childrens Authors is all about creating and nurturing super ENGAGED FANS! You don't need to be viral or have …

On the third day of Christmas my true Laurie gave to me.... 🎁

You can have the BEST book, the most engaging content ever made in the history of engaging content, but if no one ever sees it then what's the point?  This …

On the second day of Christmas my true Laurie gave to me.... 🎁

Being an indie author is a lonely endeavour, if you try to do it alone!

Grab some friends and listen to FIVE ideas  that will make your book marketing …

🎁 THROWBACK to 12 Days of Marketing 🎁

This series first came out in 2019 and it is STILL relevant and timely!
If your book doesn't have these things in place, it will not sell well, period.

Enjoy Day 1, all about Pre …

Have you ever just wanted to know what it takes to have a solid book marketing system? If YES, then this is for you!

Join Laurie for the BIG PICTURE …

Written by Becca Syme, 'Dear Writer, You Need To Quit' isn't specifically written for childrens authors, but is definitely still applicable.

This …

Welcome to Season FOUR!

Over the past 3 years we've done a variety of things on here.. we started with interviews and spent over a year listening to interviews with other indie authors of varying experience about how …

Struggling to find new readers and make sales? You might need to back up a few steps and think about how you're getting traffic.

The basics of book marketing are: turn the traffic you have into a captive audience, engage …

Join Laurie as she shares 5 actionable tips to be more productive when you're online.
Will these tips help you write or sell your books? NOPE.

But …

The truth is, the shine usually wears off of running a book business, sometime after you publish, and when you realize how much work the marketing is. 

In this show you'll learn the 5 TOP things you can do on a weekly …

How do you act when you go to a party? Do you hover in corners, eye cast down, making sure not to cross anyone's path? Or do you mingle a bit, shake hands, make eye contact and say 'hello'?

Believe it or not, social …

Imposter Syndrome.

Not sure my HBa in Psych (15 years ago)  qualifies me to speak about this issue.... but it's something that many authors struggle with - especially Indie authors who haven't got an 'official' …

Join Laurie as she gets to know author and publicist Jane Owen.  Jane was able to PIVOT last year, and instead of feeling sorry for herself (for not * too* long) she set to work working a lifelong goal happen.

Find …

What matters when it comes to analytics? Author and metrics expert Brandi Johnson is here again, walking us through what's important to track when it …

Author and publishing coach Lene Dybdaul chats with Laurie about money making activities authors can do. Share with a friend

Lene shares her tips for …

Take a common HACK and make it work for you!

You've likely gotten this weird FB message from a friend of yours, I've had them from  my 80 yr old aunt, …

It’s almost here and I am NOT prepared! Who’s with me? 

Today on the show I’m sharing quick content ideas you can put into action with very little preparation.

I know I LOOOVE a good social script, it doesn’t get any …

I made you something! Something to help cut through the noise of what you think you *should* be doing, that outlines all the things you NEEd to be …

The Kidlit creator stack has been on my mind all day, and I had to share about it because it’s gone in just a week! But that got me thinking about all the other resources out there in the wild that you might enjoy as …

Join Laurie as she shares 10 actionable tips to get you up and running with book marketing!
Take these ten tips and get GOING! Practice your elevator pitch, know your numbers, build an author network and MORE!

Links …

Join Laurie as she chats with Tonya Duncan Ellis, author of the award winning, best selling Sophie Washington children's books series. Tonya's books recount the adventures of a precocious African American preteen from …

You’ve seen others make it look so easy. You’ve tried doing it yourself a few times, but it never seems to go to plan. 

Every time you get close to figuring out your book marketing, something goes wrong. Maybe you run …

It's time to get OFF the hustle train!

Why not approach your book marketing with playful curiosity instead?
Maybe it's just me, but in the past I've …

It's the last day of the Indie Author Income Accelerator series!

Today we chat about the #1 trick to actually put this system into practice and make …

What happens next? You've generated some traffic and some leads, you have actual people on your email list, NOW WHAT?!

Today is all about what to say, how to say it and what you can sell in addition to your book.

…

On today's show we talk about what the traffic strategy is, how to do it and all the nitty gritty!

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Today is RESEARCH day!

I walk you through how to use the google keyword planner tool to find great keywords and phrases that your target audience will …

Today is TECH day!

I want you to have an understanding of exactly what you’ll need to make this system happen - and it isn’t all that much. Sign up for the email transcripts at laurieclass.com.

 Mailerlite or Active …

Welcome to the Indie Author Income Accelerator series!

All week you can look forward to a short daily episode. Each will be a small piece of a larger marketing strategy. Use this well laid out strategy to grow your …

Becky is a super successful children's author by anyone's standards. Her advice for new authors? Set a time to write each week as if it a doctor …

Join Laurie as she talks with Foreword Publicity, a PR firm for children's authors! Lori Orlinsky & Aly Bourque share eleven tips for holiday …

Join Laurie as she speaks with Miranda, who shares marketing wins and flops!

Her BIG goal: Raise as much money as possible for charities that support children and animals. Through her Charity of the Quarter program, she …

This is the second time I was lucky enough to chat with Jaclyn on the podcast waaaayyy back in the beginning- it was episode 6! It's always nice to chat with a friend.

Since we last spoke, she's launched a new series …

Join Laurie as she chats with astronomer, teacher, educator and now writer - Cecilia Caballero. Ceci travels the globe to catch eclipses and spends new moons gazing up at the stars. She's turned her love of the stars …

Laurie talks with author and publishing coach April Cox about how she got started, and how she helps authors. April's goal with her books is to help …

Author and marketing expert Brandi Johnson joined me on the show today to talk about her publishing experience and to help children's authors with the big marketing B! ('B' stands for beast, of course 😜)

Marketing your …

Are Facebook ads on your to-do list?

Stacy Bauer joins Laurie on the podcast and achieves the impossible - she managed to get Laurie excited to try Facebook ads again! 

For those of you who don't already know Stacy, she …

Join Laurie as she shares a yucky stat about how many emails people get on average a day, and some ways to help reduce the overwhelm!

Want to organize your gmail? Go >>here<< and watch Kelly Stocker's videos, …

Join Laurie as she speaks with Lori Orlinsky and Alysson Bourque, the founders of 'Foreword Publicity'.

As indie authors we have to wear all the hats and do all the things! It's overwhelming, time consuming and it can …

Join Laurie as she talks about time, how little we all have and how to make it as an author EVEN IF we only have an hour a day!

Grab the Author Tasks and Time Management List mentioned in the episode - free to make an …

Join Laurie and author Nicole Filippone as they talk about the Facebook strategy that Nikki used to group her following from 200 to over 18000 in a …

Join Laurie and author Nicole Filippone as they talk about book marketing, kickstarters and the ups and downs of the publishing journey.

Nikki is a …

Join Laurie and Lindsay as they talk about finding illustrators, funding kickstarters, and getting it all done at nap time!

Lindsay is  a mother of …

Join Laurie and author Diane Elgin as they talk about the ups and downs that happen when you take on book publishing!
 
Diane Elgin is currently a full …

Join Laurie with author Matthew Ralph as they talk about handy ways to write (it's not what you think!), how to get in touch with influencers, and what to NOT do when you're just starting out!

Matthew Ralph is a British …

Join Laurie with author Heather Robyn as they talk about Heather's funny TikTok videos (how much time do those really take to make?!).

Heather teaches …

Join Laurie as she shares what other authors had to say about their own experiences!

Thank you to the following for your contributions to this …

How do children’s authors build strong book businesses and grow their impact? By hanging out with Laurie, here on the Writers Way! 

This season is for …

Since the death of George Floyd I’ve been among the many people trying to learn more about race and racism, and vowing to do better.

It’s been eye opening for me. Also embarrassing. 

How is there so much that I didn’t …

Naibe is Mexican-American Multi-Emmy award-winning journalist based in Los Angeles California, a speaker, and an author. She and Laurie talk books, …

Here is ONE thing that you can do differently on your social media posts that will improve your audience engagement.

Not to mention, you've spent this week paying it forward to others which in the end helps you out too!

You just want to focus on writing books for kids, but you know you need to market them too. 🤷Facebook is powerful because it's where everyone is!

But

Focusing on helping others, even a simple message, helps US too. 😊 We feel more grounded, and begin to focus on the things we can do, rather than the things we can't. Today is the second day in the activity ladder, and …

While typical 'buy my book' marketing feels out of touch during a pandemic, it's actually not a great strategy at ANY time, crisis or not. 

Strengthening relationships & growing connections are ALWAYS a great way to …

Are your kids suddenly at home with you, making any kind of work seem impossible? Jo Ebisujima is an author, educator and a maker of fun!  She …

Are you ready to build (or improve) your reader community? The final piece of the puzzle is what we talk about today. When and how often should you …

Once you've thought about where you want your community to grow, who you want there with you, and how you'll show up, it's time to think about what it is you want to share. There are LOADS of options, and I highly …

Let's plan, shall we? When you first start to build your community, who do you want there with you? What types of people - adults or kids? What types …

All children’s authors should think about how they can incorporate community building into their marketing, or beef it up if it's already being done. …

What should children's authors do now, as the world tilts sideways? Should we continue creating and selling our books, or is it the time to give up?  …

How Bookbub Works - New Feature Deal 

Listen as Balachander Vijayakumar explains a new offering from Bookbub and how it went for him. 

Children's authors! If you don't have a clue what Bala is talking about, go back to …

How Does Bookbub Work For Children's Authors? with Andrea Kamenca

Author Andrea Kamenca joins Laurie on The Writer's Way to talk about her vast Bookbub experience!

How DOES it all work, anyway? 

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FREE RESOURCES FOR …

Bookbub Review (and How to!) for Children's Authors! [Podcast Audio 2020]

Free and discounted ebooks are great promotional tools for children's …

Publishing Stem Books For Kids with Tiffani Teachey!

She is a part-time author and a fulltime engineer. As an engineer with more than fifteen years of …

Today I got to chat with Mary Nhin. She is a fabulously multitalented woman with multiple businesses, books, and more on the go! She's on a mission …

From Creating Movies To Writing Children's Books, this power couple is making things happen.

Sarah & Rew Jones are a wife/husband duo with a background in filmmaking. They are incredibly creative and do it all …

Today I got the chance to talk to Jordan Blair, creator and host of the ‘Dreamful Podcast’.

Jordan started with a desire to write stories for kids …

Breaking World Records with children's author Miriam Laundry! 

I wanted to hear from Miriam when I found out that she set a Guinness world record 5 years ago for the largest online book discussion in a 24-hour period.

…

Writing Tips For Beginners with Kate Woodard.

Kate has the very best advice for writers! She says 'allow yourself to write crap'. Get in the habit of writing every day and eventually it won't be crap anymore!

A simple …

This week we learn lessons from failure and how motivating that can be!

Jeff is a school Principal that didn't like school as a child and it's what …

Authors Helping Authors with Alva Sachs!

Having been a teacher for 16 years, Alva knows exactly what kids need. She says we need to respect where children are coming from, lift them up with support and understanding and …

Kelly returns to the Writer's Way podcast a year later to discuss her life and publishing journey over the last year as well as to reveal her opinions about writing and marketing seasonal children's books.

You'll love …

With guest expert Rebecca P Morgan, you’re about to learn the benefits your writing business will reap when you utilize a LinkedIn account. Then you’ll learn 5 steps on how to set up your account effectively, plus a …

Pursuing Your Purpose: Canadian Vice-Principal Nicole Hoye has a very busy life, but she was still able to get her book published!

How? She says when …

12 Days of Marketing 🎁

Day 12 - Content Marketing! Can be confusing, but it's a great way to share about your book! Find out how!

Find courses at MarketingForChildrensAuthors.com

#12DaysofMarketing

Never Give Up Your Dream! 

Author Navnish Khera has some great advice for new children's writers: never stop dreaming and never stop taking action. 

She shares with me where she gets her ideas from and how her …

12 Days of Marketing 🎁

Day 11 - I've got lots of ideas from my author friends to share so have a listen!

Authors -

Stacy Bauer - https://amzn.to/

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12 Days of Marketing 🎁 

Day 9 - Using Pinterest to build your own engagement

#12DaysofMarketing

12 Days of Marketing 🎁

Day 7 - Social Media!

Link to LinkedIn podcast  and Twitter podcast  

AND here is the pdf mentioned in the episode https://lauriewrightauthor.com/traffic

12 Days of Marketing 🎁 

Day 4 - Link to the pdf I reference in here, for people to grab --> https://lauriewrightauthor.com/fans

and info from Day 3!

AND here is the pdf mentioned in the episode …

Laura Camby McCaskill grew up watching her mom submit manuscripts to publishers, and then receive rejection letters, over and over again. 

When Laura …

12 Days of Marketing 🎁

Day 3 - MarketingForChildrensAuthors.com

--> here is the pdf mentioned in the episode ❤️️

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30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt - 30 What happens if your character has to redo something over and over, why? How do they break free?

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 29 - Friends go for a treat after school and discover a mysterious note!

Send me a …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 28 - Children now dream of becoming a YouTube Star! It's not just my child, right?!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

Get ready for brand new book promotion ideas with Charmaine Hammond!

Charmaine is a professional speaker, and an award-winning & international bestselling author. She also works with authors to help them learn how …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 27 - A child and the best friend have an argument! Or a child that argues all the time!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 26 - It's timeless! There's always that group of kids that know all the eras and names!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 25 -  Children vs Adult adoration for video games or perhaps they get trapped inside …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 24 - Children are home and it's stormy and there's a NOISE! What happens?

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 23 - Write about multiples that are exactly the same except one thing.....or maybe …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Story Prompt 22 - Today's inspiration in one word: PIRATES!
Maybe they lost their boats, maybe they shrink!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

Story Prompt 21 - Write about a child's time with their parent/s and all its wonderful variations!

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

…

Story Prompt 21 - Write about Halloween! There's a lot of potential!

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheWritersWayPodcast.

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Watch me today chatting to an Irish American author who was asked by her family to write about a secluded island off the coast of Ireland. This initial project ignited a passion for writing activity books for children, …

Story Prompt 19 - Write about your family's traditions, about Christmas day, or something memorable from Christmas past! 

👉Find me at …

Story Prompt 18 : Shrinking and Expanding Adventures! Oh no! What will happen to the children?

👉Find me at lauriewrightmedia.com!

COACHING. 👉Wanna …

Write a story about something your kids don't like to do...but switch it! Listen to find out how! Let me know what the consequences are!

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up? Listen up for 30 amazing opportunities.

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Come discover some tips to discover ideas naturally and how to catch them so they don't escape! Listen and let me know how it works!

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up? Listen up for 30 amazing opportunities.

Ideas …

What would happen if you got pulled into the snow? Have the voles made under snow cities? Is there a whole world to discover? Find out in the podcast …

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up? Listen up for 30 amazing opportunities.

Do you eat your children's candy? What would happen if you got …

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up? Listen up for 30 amazing opportunities.

Ideas for teachers, parents, authors to aide in the creative juices!

From stuck with a vanity press to building her own publishing company, you're going to be cheering for Christine by the end of this video!

She realized she needed to be more educated about the publishing business, got …

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up! There's still time to write your way into your next book!

Story Prompt 12 : Glitter! Is it a banned substance or the next great story?

Listen to learn more about this prompt!

Send …

30 Stories in 30 Days! Are you keeping up with the challenge?

Story Prompt 11: Life with a different name
What would life be like with a different …

30 stories in 30 days!

Story Prompt 10: Children in Adult Jobs
What would it be like for a child teacher to teach adult students? Maybe the kid is a …

30 stories in 30 days!

Story Prompt 9: The Lady Bug Story
Kids love lady bugs! Does your lady bug grow, does it shrink, does it have an identity crisis? 

Listen to hear more ideas that you can use for writing about lady …

30 stories in 30 days!

Story Prompt 8:
What does the world beyond the Evergreen trees look like? What happens there?
Listen to find out more!

Send me a voicemail with your story prompt ideas at …

30 Stories in 30 Days!

Day 7 of 30!
If I had a million dollars what would I do? Now translate that into something a child or an animal would desire to …

30 Stories in 30 Days! How is the November Challenge going?

Story Prompt 6: What If?
Pick a location and ask yourself 'what if' over and over until you come up with a great story. You'll know it's good when you can't keep …

30 stories in 30 days!

Today's story prompt 5: Welcome Baby!
Get into the mind of a child and imagine what that child wants to teach the little baby who is new in this world. This can be a funny story or a serious one! So …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days!

This is for students, teachers, writers, anyone who wants to write a story!

Today's story prompt: At a market or birthday party, the children are face-painted by a magical painter that ends up …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days!

This is for students, teachers, writers, anyone who wants to write a story!

Today's story prompt: Who or what will show up to the park and take the children on an adventure? 

Plus, a bonus …

Story Prompt #2: The Transformation Adventure! 

What kind of adventure would a child, a parent, a teacher go on when they transform into another …

30 Story Ideas in 30 Days! Are You Ready For It?!

I am officially now a Publisher, so send me your book and I will take a look at it. I may offer a reward for those who do so or I may publish your book!

Send me a …

Becoming A Full Time Writer For Kids! [2019] 

Dennis Matthew has published 2 books and made writing his full time job in just 8 months! How'd he do it?

Talking with Amba Brown on the Writer's Way podcast!

You're going to love hearing this author's story, even though you might be surprised by what she has to say, especially if you're firmly entrenched in the traditional …

If you're in the need for some inspiration, Children's Author Hayley Rose is the lady to listen to!
Hayley has so much wisdom for authors including the gem "Keep going until you get that 'yes'!"
Enjoy learning about her …

Find unique ways to market your book, unique places to carry your book, and your seasonal children's book will become popular! Children's author …

Kelly returns to the Writer's Way podcast a year later to discuss her life and publishing journey over the last year as well as to reveal her opinions about writing and marketing seasonal children's books.

You'll love …

Today we feature children's author and Twitter guru Jonathan Gunson.

Discover what Twitter is all about, how to use it effectively, and most importantly, what NOT to do on Twitter or any social media platform. 

Then grab …

Find out how Camryn Wells started the road to publishing, was open to the process and discovered joy along the way!  

Her book, What Color Is Your …

With guest expert Rebecca P Morgan, you’re about to learn the benefits your writing business will reap when you utilize a LinkedIn account. Then you’ll learn 5 steps on how to set up your account effectively, plus a …

Discover the list of FREE resources to rely on when you’re starting out, so that you avoid going in to credit card debt!
 
Listen to this episode if a …

Children's authors open up about the biggest obstacle they face when self publishing a book for kids. Laurie shares 5 tips to market your book so that it actually SELLS! If you struggle with getting your book noticed, …

What motivates you to self-publish and market your book?
Sometimes it takes thick skin, and it ALWAYS takes perseverance to get things done in this industry.
Find out from Laurie Wright and other self-published authors …

Daniel has some TERRIFIC tips for authors on how to start incorporating school visits into your business, how to maintain them and how to make them …

Does the question of whether your children's book is any good stop you in your tracks?

Laurie discusses actionable steps to help you figure out whether your book is any good by doing market research on Amazon.

The Sucky …

This week, on episode 37 of the Writer's Way podcast, we feature part two of Nathan Bateman's plan to published journey!
If you missed out on part one, back and listen to episode 035.
Find out in this interview if he …

This week on the Writer's Way Podcast, Laurie and other successfully published authors dispense their best advice on how to overcome writer's block …

This week on the Writer's Way podcast! 

Laurie is starting a series, interviewing Nathan Bateman as he goes through his own journey of plan to published.

Join us for part one of this series as this brave man shares his …

She published a wonderful book on self-regulation in only EIGHT weeks!

Angela Murphy, educator and published author shares the ups and downs of …

How to find an illustrator for your picture book! An educational episode with host, Laurie Wright. 

Don't get stuck like Laurie did for 10 years because she didn't know how to find an illustrator for her picture book. …

What does this newly published author have to share with others just like her?

GO FOR IT!! DO IT! Get your book out there!

You're going to love hearing from Alison, because she's just like you. A mom in need of more time …

What a treat! I got to talk to a fantastic author, and get serenaded! #goals

Pauls' advice to new writers is to look at what others have done so you …

As a self-published author and crowdfunding consultant, Lisa Ferland knows all the ins and outs of these broad topics.

You DON'T want to miss this …

In the wise words of our wonderful podcast guest, Katie Melko, "Someone might need to hear your message today, so you should share it!" 👩

Throughout …

Motivated to write a book as a tribute for her son, this writer is creating fantastic resources for parents, teachers and children who need to understand that no matter what, people are people! 

Benjamin was a happy …

Writing was bred into this writer's blood!

For generations the women in Kristin Johnson's family have been writing books, and Kristin has followed …

"After recording this podcast for 24 episodes, I think it’s time to tell you the story of how I got started as a children’s author.  Like many other writers, it started many many years ago..."

Show notes: …

"Welcome back Writers! On episode 26 I continue sharing my origin story! How DID I go from teaching, to momming, to bestselling author?!"

Show notes: https://lauriewrighter.com/lauries-origin-story-part-2/

Sponsored by …

Randy Whiteside is a creative writer and artist whose hero's journey started in grade SIX! 

Like most adults, there came a time to choose between two …

Between hosting empowerment events for women and children in two Canadian cities and being a childcare worker for over 18 years, Sherry Selley always has a project on the go!

Sherry's work has been featured on local news …

12 books in a YEAR!

While working and parenting.

You are going to love Allison's story, and be AMAZED at what she's managed to accomplish in just a year. 

Motivated by stories passed down through her parents, Allison …

Colleen had a class project to complete, and figured why not do a book for kids?

Colleen saw the anxiety food allergies and intolerances were giving …

Coming from a family of educators, it was a natural progression for this author to write and do speaking engagements. 

Ryan learned early on that he liked to bring joy and laughter to others, and he continues to do just …

Thank goodness for Sheri's husband (and #1 cheerleader) who gave her the push to get her book OUT there, and then ANOTHER push when the first attempt didn't quite go as planned. 

You'll recognize yourself in Sheri if you …

A born searcher, Demi wrote a book on the principles she learned from her searches.

Wanting to share with children the lessons she wished she'd learned as a child, Demi set out to publish her book knowing that the …

A man known as a national treasure didn't start as an author. First Rock N Roll ruined his life, then he fell into poster art. 

An artist first, …

A surprising medical diagnosis was the motivation for this father of two to write a book that would be a resource for other families. 

In secret he …

Don needed books to share with his soccer students, and so he wrote some! 

Along the way he learned some great lessons about creating, producing and selling books, and I know other writers will learn a lot from his …

From sales, to marketing, to healthcare technology, this author has tried a bit of everything! 

Her story will sound familiar if you were also in a …

Meet Kristy Hammill!

She has quite the story.

Her sister dragged her (not really, it was a fun sister date) to a course on self-publishing just over a year ago.

She was so inspired, she went home and wrote a book!

In the 12 …

What's a mom to do?

Emily is a high achieving writer with BIG goals of writing and publishing books.
She's also 9.

Her mom, Bridgette, promised to help and then had to actually KEEP that promise.

After talking with …

It was a lot of fun talking to Emily, a 9 year old year old author or TWO published books. 

She has dreams and goals, and places to go via jet-pack!

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Meet author Becky Cummings!

As a teacher, Becky felt kids were not getting everything they needed to know for true success in the classroom setting.

So she decided to do something about it!

Some of Becky's wisdom is to …

Author Reid Kaplan has a HUGE heart, and is giving back with every book sale, in a way we can all relate to.

He's giving back with FOOD. 

Reid has always known he wanted to write a book, he just wasn't expecting it to be …

Introducing Erica R. Maier

(I never had voice envy until I met this lady!)

Erica is a voiceover talent, owner of Reframe It! Mindset Motivation, and author of "Reframe It! Rethinking Your Reactions to Life's Annoyances” …

Teagan Adams is a sixteen-year-old serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host. (SIXTEEN years old, people!)

He started his …

Kids are an endless source of inspiration.

This author published her first two books after having kids, and realizing how life changes when you are a mom.

Sometimes you LOOVEEEE them SOOOO much!
Sometimes you think they …

Introducing April Cox!

An author determined to put quality over cost, and to help other authors figure out their first steps.

April is enterprising, creative and is thoroughly enjoying every step of the publishing ride.

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It's not always a dream that we have from the time we are little.

Sometimes it’s born of necessity, because the thing we REALLY NEED doesn't exist yet.

I will never tire of saying these two words to my beloved author friends: THANK YOU. 
Thank you for sharing with me with your problems
Thank you for …

I met her online when she was regrouping after a failed partnership.

She was unsure, brand new to publishing & doubting herself.

Our friendship grew as we both walked the same path and encountered similar situations.

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It's not always the biggest wins which cause the most impact or make the most waves.

Sometimes it’s the tiny things, miniscule baby steps that move …