In this episode of the Book Funnel podcast, hosts Jack Shilkaitis, Kelli Tanzi, and Emma Alisyn welcome guest Kay Wagner, an award-winning author. The conversation covers various aspects of writing, including current projects, character development, and the importance of improvisation in enhancing creativity. The hosts share their personal writing experiences and strategies, emphasizing the balance between writing to market and allowing creative freedom. Kay discusses her new series and the benefits of taking improv classes to loosen up creativity. The episode is filled with practical tips for writers and insights into the writing process. In this conversation, Kae Wagner and Jack Shilkaitis explore various themes related to authorship, including the benefits of improv for writers, strategies for monetizing writing beyond book sales, and the transition from nonfiction to fiction. They discuss the importance of understanding books as assets, creating community around fiction themes, and navigating vulnerability as an author. The conversation also touches on the significance of building a personal brand as an author and the need for connection with readers. In this conversation, Kae Wagner discusses the importance of crafting stories with a cinematic approach, the significance of visibility assessments for authors, and strategies for engaging with readers, especially for introverts. The discussion also covers guerrilla marketing tactics and the mindset shift required for authors to promote their work effectively. Kae emphasizes the value of personal connections and the need for authors to be bold promoters of their books. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various aspects of writing, including the importance of setting goals, utilizing tools like AutoCrit for story analysis, and the formula for mastery in writing. They delve into the Frankie Girl series, exploring character development, family dynamics, and the writing process. The conversation also touches on innovative marketing strategies for authors and the significance of community in the writing journey.

More about our guest, Kae Wagner:
[Bold Authors Network] https://kaewagner.simplero.com/page/592727-bold-authors-network
[The Frankie Girl Series] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTFRVFC7?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1738960429&sr=8-1
[From Emma's Tip]
Scribe Shadow: https://app.askpoeai.com/
[From Kelli's Tip]
4 the Words: https://4thewords.com/
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[Chapters]
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Meet the Hosts and Guest Author
02:14 Current Writing Projects and Updates
08:24 Tips from the Trenches: Writing and Self-Publishing
26:19 Monetizing Your Writing Beyond Books
53:00 Damon the Swifty and Author Visibility
54:00 The Power of Personal Engagement
56:14 Visibility Assessment Explained
58:55 Guerrilla Marketing for Authors
01:12:10 The Three V's of Bold Promotion
01:19:17 The Story Behind Frankie Girl
01:32:59 Marketing Strategies and Final Thoughts
01:37:27 Writing Challenges and Strategies
01:37:50 Introducing the Podcast and Guest
01:38:26 Host and Guest Introductions
01:39:46 Current Writing Projects
01:45:48 Tips from the Trenches
02:03:43 Monetizing Your Writing Beyond Books
53:20 Pushing Authors to Increase Visibility
56:14 Creating a Visibility Assessment
58:58 Guerrilla Marketing for Introverted Authors
01:01:19 Engaging with Readers Personally
01:12:10 The Three V's of Bold Authors Network
01:19:17 The Story Behind Frankie Girl Series
01:29:57 Innovative Marketing Strategies
01:34:57 Final Thoughts and Community Invitation