Best Ariel Curry Podcasts (2025)

In the very first Hungry Authors’ Idea Lab, Liz and Ariel discuss their updated scorecard for evaluating book ideas. We focus on three key aspects: timeless topics, timely topics, and unique angles. We provide detailed criteria for each category, explaining what constitutes a strong book idea versus a weaker one. The episode also includes the evalu…

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The Black Herron: Episode 37 43:52

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad v…

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92. Our 10 Most Common Pieces of Writing Advice 19:04

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In today’s solo episode of the Hungry Authors Podcast, Liz and Ariel share each of their five most frequently given pieces of advice for writers (10 total!). From understanding the importance of knowing your unique angle and studying your comps, to the necessity of clear transitions, explicit writing, and knowing the book’s transformation, they div…

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91. The Making of a Memoir with Kara Kavensky and Katharine Sands 24:14

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This week, we welcome author Kara Kavensky and literary agent Katharine Sands to discuss the journey of writing and publishing memoirs. Kara, a corporate communication strategist and author, shares her experience writing a memoir about a World War II veteran’s quest for lost love, which deeply intertwined with her own life transformation. Katherine…

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The Black Herron: Episode 36 47:28

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-six between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anat…

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90. How to Be an Appreciative Critic of AI with Chad Allen 22:04

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In this episode of the Hungry Authors Podcast, Chad Allen, an editor, coach, and writer, returns to explore the rapidly evolving role of AI in writing and publishing. The conversation delves into the basics of AI and large language models like ChatGPT, the benefits for writers, and ethical concerns surrounding AI’s use. Chad and the hosts share per…

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89. I Want to Hear Your Story with Jeffrey Mason 22:33

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This week, worlds collide as we welcome one of Ariel’s Sourcebooks authors, Jeffrey Mason, the creator of the Hear Your Story series. Jeffrey shares his journey from self-publishing his first book in 2018 to selling millions of copies and becoming a bestseller on Amazon (and USA Today!). He talks about how his initial inspiration came from his fath…

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Bonus Episode: What We’ve Been Up To! 13:13

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New episodes have started rolling out, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging on what’s been up with us! After taking a six-month break, we’re back sharing some personal updates, including how Liz is coping with the loss of her dad, and how Ariel’s adjusting to life with three kids. We reflect on managing our professional responsibilities amidst p…

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88. The Art of the Unauthorized Biography with Brendan O’Meara 30:02

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This week, we welcome back Brendan O’Meara, a seasoned journalist, author, and podcaster to celebrate the release of his new book, The Front Runner. Brendan discusses his extensive experience in the world of narrative non-fiction, highlighting his works on Six Weeks in Saratoga and The Front Runner: The Life of Prefontaine. He delves into the proce…

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87. We’re Back! Honing Your Skills as a Writer with Kern Carter 51:00

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Kern Carter on the Craft and Commitment of Being an Author Hungry Authors is back! In this episode, Ariel & Liz interview Kern Carter, an author and ghostwriter, about his journey in writing. They discuss the value of platforms like Substack for writers and delve into Kern’s dedication to becoming a full-time author. Kern shares his strategic appro…

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The Black Herron: Episode 35 45:31

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-five between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad vi…

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The Black Herron: Episode 34 56:41

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-four between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best…

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The Black Herron: Episode 33 35:40

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-three between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own bes…

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The Black Herron: Episode 32 55:43

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-two between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out …

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292: Lessons Learned from Six Years of Writing Full-Time 1:05:58

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Income update Asset update Lesson 1: Understanding What I’m Good At Lesson 2: Understanding my Energy Flow Lesson 3: Growth Means Change Lesson 4: No Matter What, This is Always Better Read the full blog with graphics on my website.By The Rebel Author Podcast

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291 Turning Serialisation into Serious Business with KimBoo York 48:28

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between serials and novels Planning your story when writing serials Knowing when to end each episode Is there money in writing serials? Marketing serialized fiction Find out more about KimBoo: houseofyork.info Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send …

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290 Why Good Writers Get Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Lori Puma 56:22

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Common roadblocks writers hit in their manuscripts How to get unstuck Navigating craft advice without getting overwhelmed Keeping readers engaged throughout a romance Tips for improving conflict and tension Find out more about Lori: LoriPuma.com Subscribe to the What Fiction Craft Books Leave Out series …

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289 The Hungry Author Mindset with Ariel Curry 47:58

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The concept of the hungry author mindset and how to develop it Building an author platform beyond social media How to use a book map Patterns of authors who have sustainable, long-term careers Biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make Find out more about Ariel: Instagram @hungryauthors hungryauthors.com R…

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288 Writing Historical Fantasy with Nicole Glover 53:51

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The research process for historical fantasy Balancing historical accuracy and fantasy elements Crafting period-appropriate dialogue Writing series versus standalones Marketing historical fantasy books Find out more about Nicole: nicole-glover.com Instagram @authornicoleglover Bluesky @nicoleglover.bsky.s…

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The Black Herron: Episode 31 54:35

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out …

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287 Aristotle for Novelists - Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti 1:25:45

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels Writing vs. story The six components of a story How to make story more believable Using logic to better create a villain Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Douglas: Instagram @douglasvigliotti AristotleforNo…

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286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood 55:32

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The logistics of selling on TikTok Shop What products sell the most Creating content to drive people to your TikTok Shop Selling on TikTok Shop vs. direct through your author website How TikTok Shop can affect your algorithm Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more ab…

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285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador 1:09:03

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Digging into identity when crafting characters Recognising our own unconscious biases What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing Considerations when writing dialogue and accents Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find…

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284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith 59:35

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life How to find your creative identity again The benefits of pursuing your creative goals Finding time to write when busy Tips for reconnecting with your creativity Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Josee: In…

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The Black Herron: Episode 30 55:06

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out more…

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283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers 1:01:24

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Working with a co-narrator What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate Tips for narrating spicy scenes Tips to tailor your book more for audio Creating the voice of a character The process of narrators and authors working together Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find o…

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282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao 1:05:22

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Exploring themes of identity and belonging The difference between conflict and tension Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series How to create subtle conflict between characters Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more…

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86. Hungry Authors is Wintering 37:17

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*Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, miscarriage, and other sudden losses and changes. Please care for yourself and listen with discretion.* In case you haven’t noticed, we’re on a break! Liz and Ariel both have some huge and complex changes going on in their lives. Here’s the TLDR (if you don’t want to listen!): Liz lost…

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281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth 1:04:24

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Episode Show Notes How important is an author website? Recommended platforms and features for author websites Optimising your author website to drive sales The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website Using your website to build your mailing list Website metrics to pay attention to Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstart…

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280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman 1:02:22

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickst…

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The Black Herron: Episode 29 52:14

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out…

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279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris 53:47

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Using Pinterest to promote your books What content performs best for authors on Pinterest Key elements of setting up a good pin Planning Pinterest content for a book launch Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Heat…

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278 Taking BookTok by Storm with Cozy Small Town Romance with Melissa McTernan 53:46

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What resonates with BookTok readers Tips for worldbuilding Creating a brand identity Tropes for cozy romance How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers Dealing with increased attention from readers Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Melis…

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277 Tapping into Tropes in Fantasy & Sci-Fi with Jennifer Hilt 59:31

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes tropes so powerful Using tropes to help outline Avoiding cliches when using tropes Tropes that consistently resonate with readers How to use tropes in marketing Find out more about Jennifer: The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide Substack YouTube Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Chris If…

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276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright 1:02:50

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What does having your books “wide” mean Advantages and disadvantages of your books being wide Dealing with losing Kindle Unlimited page reads Different marketing approaches for different platforms Planning your releases when publishing wide Learn More about Erin: Erin's Website Sign up for free replays o…

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The Black Herron: Episode 28 58:49

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-eight between Rachael Herron and I. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out more about R…

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275 Starting the Year with Gratitude and Community 52:22

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Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablackBy The Rebel Author Podcast

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85. Book Proposals, Part 4: TOC & Sample Materials 23:46

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We’re closing down 2024 with our fourth and final installment of our book proposal series! Today, we’re talking about arguably the most important part of your proposal: the part where you prove you’ve got what it takes to write your book. We’ll talk about why you should include an at-a-glance TOC, how to write a compelling annotated table of conten…

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274 Lessons Learned From a Kick-Ass Kickstarter with Sacha and Petra 53:10

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Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablackBy The Rebel Author Podcast

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84. Book Proposals, Part 3: Platform and Promotion 21:45

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Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and thank you for tuning in to the third episode in our book proposals series. This week, we’re tackling the subject most authors dread most: their platform! We share what to include in your platform section, how to think about platform, and why this section really isn’t as scary as it sounds. Then we cover h…

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273 How to Create a World-Class Substack with Russell Nohelty 1:13:59

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Substack is and how it works Utilizing “Notes” on Substack effectively Substack as a new way for authors to monetize their work The importance of branding How to analyze the data from Substack How to increase engagement Find out more about Russell: The Author Stack Writer MBA How to Build a World Cl…

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83. Book Proposals, Part 2: Positioning Your Book in the Market 21:41

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This is the second episode in our four-part series all about book proposals! This week, we’re talking about how to position your book in the market – that is, how to effectively set expectations for how your book will perform by comparing and contrasting it to other books like it. We talk about how to use comp titles, writing unique selling points,…

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272 The Ins and Outs of International Signings with Jacqueline Hayley 52:44

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Breaking into the US market as an international author In-person and virtual signings Main benefits of attending book signings Logistics of attending international book signing events Balancing travel time with your writing schedule Tips for energy management Links I mentioned: Order House of Crimson Cur…

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271 The Pivot From Trad Pub to Indie with Sasha Wasley 1:03:16

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing Current trends in trad and indie publishing Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Cur…

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82. Book Proposals, Part 1: A Plan for Your Book’s Success 29:51

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We’re starting a new series all about book proposals! We’ve talked around book proposals quite a bit on this show, but for the first time we’re going to dive deep. In this episode, Ariel interviews Liz, book proposal writer extraordinaire about why writers need book proposals, what a book proposal is, and how to get started on all of the essential …

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The Black Herron: Episode 27 46:55

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 here. To find out more about Rachael…

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270 Mastering Reader Magnets with Z.S Diamanti 1:07:28

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why reader magnets are important for authors Using TikTok to excel your author career How to promote your reader magnet Keeping readers engaged after the freebies How to come up with prequel/novella ideas Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses …

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81. Building Self-Efficacy By Reducing Stress Around the Task 12:33

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In our fourth and final episode of our self-efficacy series, we’re talking about the fourth way that Albert Bandura found to build our self-efficacy: by reducing the stress we feel around the goal we’re trying to accomplish. Writing a book can be stressful! Between imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and fear, it’s easy to get worked up around what you’…

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269 TikTok 1 Year On with AP Beswick & Cara Clare 1:08:00

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts What content are they making on TikTok Keeping up with TikTok trends Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preor…