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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2023 · 41 MIN

SPS 220: The Story Blender: How I Sold 1 Million Copies Of My Novels with Steven James

from Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business · host Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com

Wow, what a fascinating interview! Today I'm joined by Steven James who's the author of 24 nonfiction books and 18 novels that have sold over 1 million copies. He's also the host of The Story Blender podcast. In this interview, we talk about: -How James finally wrote & published his first novel-Have you ever thought “I could write a better book than this!”? If so, here’s what to do-What writing 24 nonfiction books taught James that helped him write better novels-Should you write fiction or nonfiction first? Here’s how to decide…-Are storytellers born or made? Nature or nurture?-All stories have 4 elements; great stories have 2 additional elements...what are they?-How you should look at marketing differently as an author (and what James does to sell books)-How to market a new series vs. books in an existing seriesAnd so much more! If you're a fiction author or someone who's passionate about storytelling, you don't want to miss this episode!  Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

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Wow, what a fascinating interview! Today I'm joined by Steven James who's the author of 24 nonfiction books and 18 novels that have sold over 1 million copies. He's also the host of The Story Blender podcast. In this interview, we talk about: -How James finally wrote & published his first novel -Have you ever thought “I could write a better book than this!”? If so, here’s what to do -What writing 24 nonfiction books taught James that helped him write better novels -Should you...

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