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The Author Next Door — 68 episodes

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Author Business Essentials: What Indie Authors Need To Get Serious

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Book Signings For Authors: What Actually Works with Marc Avery

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Midlife Creativity: Finding Your Voice and Purpose with Shamayne Olivia

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How Authors Can Use Color Theory For Better Branding

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How Authors Can Stay Fit, Focused and Healthy with Fitz Koehler

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Querying For Authors: Cassie Shares Her Process

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Virtual Assistants for Authors: When It's Time To Hire Help with J. Kevin Tumlinson

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Social Media For Authors: What Actually Works with Aimee Ravichandran

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Episode 60: Simplify Your Marketing Strategy with Crewfiction

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Episode 59: Direct Sales, Authenticity, and the Future of Author Marketing

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Episode 58: How to Write a Compelling Romance Series & Keep Readers Coming Back

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Episode 57: Romance Genres, Tropes and What Readers Really Want

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Episode 56: The Evolution of Romance: From Misunderstood to Empowered with Danika Bloom

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Episode 55: The Heart of Writing Romance: Lessons On Love

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Episode 54: The Emotional Core: Why Romance Works In Every Genre (After Dark Sneak Peek)

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Episode 53: How To Build Your Author Business With Intention

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Episode 52: Finding Joy, Momentum & Growth as an Indie Author with Holly Lyne

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Episode 51: New Year Energy: Writing Goals, Self-Care & Creative Dreams

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Episode 50: Purpose, Mindset and Growth: Lessons for Every Author

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Episode 49: Indie Author Year-in-Review: Growth, Challenges & Key Takeaways

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Episode 48: Master the Query: How to Pitch Your Book Like a Pro with Laura Goode

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Episode 47: Avoid These Author Scams: Protect Your Work and Your Wallet

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Episode 46: Audiobooks 101: What Indie Authors Should Know Before They Start

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Episode 45: November Kickoff: The Costs of Being an Indie Author

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Episode 44: Writing Romance with Dyslexia and Determination with Ivan Scott

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Episode 43: Writing, Publishing and the Successful Author Mindset with J.D. Barker

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Episode 42: Book Brush: Finding Joy in Helping Authors with Kathleen Sweeney

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Episode 41: Writing Cozy Queer Fantasy with JP Rindfleisch IX

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Episode 40: October Kickoff: Starting a Month of Learning From Different Perspectives

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Episode 39: Crafting Thrilling Narratives

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Episode 38: Exploring the Depths of Dark Fiction with Daniel Willcocks

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Episode 37: Short Stories, Satire and Writing with Humor and Heart with David Hankins

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Episode 36: September Kickoff: Discussing Different Genres

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Episode 35: How to Approach Indie Booksellers and Other In-Person Selling Tips

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Episode 34: The Secrets to Growing Your Author Business with Sacha Black

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Episode 33: Building An Author Career That Lasts with Bryan Cohen

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Episode 32: Branding Strategies for Authors

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Episode 31: Tips For Creating Compelling Romance Characters with Sue Brown-Moore

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Episode 30: Conversations on Building Characters with Nick Thacker

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Episode 29: Our Tips For Creating Memorable Characters

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Episode 28: Crafting Characters For Cozy Mysteries with Lynn Bohart

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Episode 27: July Kickoff with Our Favorite Characters

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Episode 26: Why Hockey Romance is SO HOT with Ava Miles

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Episode 25: Lessons Learned From Hosting Our Podcast

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Episode 24: Behind the Scenes of Audiobook Production with Ashley Gatti and Jonathan Ricardo

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Episode 23: Kicking Off June with Hot Topics

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Episode 22: The Realities of Police Work in Fiction with Patrick O’Donnell

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Episode 21: Choosing the Right Editor with Alice Sudlow

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Episode 20: Navigating Your Author Journey, Finding the Right Professionals

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Episode 19: The Power of Personality Tests for Writers

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Episode 18: Crafting Love Stories with Paula Judith Johnson

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Episode 17: Navigating The Challenges of Book Two in a Series with Suzy Vadori

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Episode 16: Choosing The Right Point of View

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Episode 15: The Prescription for Better Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

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Episode 14: Craft Fair Kickoff, Exploring Writing Resources

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Episode 13: Mastering List Building for Authors with Amy Vansant

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Episode 012 Marketing During Strange Times

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Episode 11: Mastering Social Media Marketing with Guest Jenn DePaula

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Episode 10: The Marketing Monster: Love It Or Hate It?

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Episode 09: Finding Your Writing Community with K.S. Barton

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Episode 08: Conference Key Learnings and Takeaways

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Episode 07: At Superstars Writing Seminars - Chatting Live

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Episode 06: The Power of Connections at Conferences with Herman Steuernagel

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Episode 05: Showing Up For Yourself Even When It's Hard with Racquel Henry

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Episode 04: Mastering Balance in the Writer's Life

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Episode 03: How to Recognize and Overcome Burnout with Holly Lyne

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Episode 02: Managing Self-Doubt

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Episode 01: Introduction and Goal Setting