3 Free Tools For Authorpreneurs: Build Your Indie Author Empire

3 Free Tools For Authorpreneurs: Build Your Indie Author Empire

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Special Events

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Many authors think of themselves as artists or creatives, and that’s definitely true, however, they are also entrepreneurs. In the literary world, we call them authorpreneurs. Your book is a product. If you want it to to sell, you need a solid business plan and an effective marketing strategy.

In essence, authorpreneurs are the the president of their own publishing empire. They have to manage multiple projects and deadlines, and often oversee hired help such as freelance editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, website designers, formatters, and virtual assistants. Authorpreneurs handle finances, advertising, public relations, and promotion. They run ad campaigns, send out newsletters, maintain social media accounts, and build a network of bloggers and reviewers. They may have one author brand, such as writing a steamy romance series, or they may write in multiple genres.

Many authorpreneurs have multiple income streams from avenues like audiobook editions, affiliate marketing, coaching, or online courses. These creative entrepreneurs have a lot of responsibility on their plates.

Luckily, I know someone who can teach you the ins and outs of being a successful authorpreneur. Brit Poe of Thriving Scribes has three free resources to get you headed in the right direction, and she also has a series of paid workshops for those who want to go deeper. Brit helps help indie fiction authors combine their creative and CEO sides to build thriving author careers.

Free Resources For Authorpreneurs

Get these freebies from Brit:

Authorpreneur: Activated – (Free) A binge-worthy audio series teaching all the secrets behind showing up as the CEO of your author business and #crushingit. You’re going to be diving into five secrets to authorpreneur CEOship. Each day you will receive a short 5-10 minute audio training giving you the knowledge you need to implement. You’ll also get actionable workbooks and daily transcripts.

Authorpreneur Stage Quiz – (Free) Take this quiz to find out which authorpreneur stage you are in right now and get immediate access to a custom action plan based on your stage.

Authorpreneur Profit Calculator – (Free) Want to know just how many book sales it’ll take to bring a profit into your author business? Let Brit show you.  

Paid Workshops For Authorpreneurs

Brit also has a series of paid workshops called the Authorpreneur Unleashed: Workshop Bundle. These five workshops give you everything you truly need to show up as an authorpreneur CEO.

You can choose to purchase ALL five workshops at a discount or pick and choose the individual workshops you want. Here are the authorpreneur classes you will find on her website.

Unleash Your Bestseller Mindset. What you’ll learn:
Why mindset is important as an authorpreneur
The most common mindset blocks that hold authors back
Developing strong beliefs
Growth mindset vs scarcity mindset and how to make the shift
Overcoming fear in authorship
Tools for uncovering any mindset issues regarding authorship so you get out of your own way

Unleash Your Authorpreneur Vision. What you’ll learn:
How to make your author journey fit your ideal author lifestyle
Developing your ultra-aligned author business plan
Putting in place a business foundation that feels good and supports your journey
How to choose projects that will get your ideal reader’s attention and open doors for all that you desire
What market research is and how to perform it in a way that will lead to more freedom and fulfillment

Unleash Your Indie Author Identity. What you’ll learn:
Understanding the pieces of your online presence and how they play together
Creating your personal author brand
Designing a consistent author brand identity
What are the essential pieces of your author platform
How to create an aligned author platform strategy

Unleash Your Reader Magnetism Strategy. What you’ll learn:
Launching vs evergreen marketing for authors
How to get out of the write, publish, launch cycle
What is a sales funnel and how do you design a funnel for yourself
How to make your author platform work for you
The psychology behind selling, buying, and sales
What kind of content should you create as an author
What actually sells books and what wastes time

Unleash Your CEO Habits. What you’ll learn:
Key habits of high-functioning authorpreneurs (and not-so-high-functioning)
The 3 hats an authorpreneur wears – and the specific tasks each one calls for
How to incorporated CEO dates
Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks that will set you up for long-term success
How to plan your goals and take action like an authorpreneur CEO
Designing your ideal week in a way that feels good and moves the needle
How to avoid burnout and consistently shatter glass ceilings in your author journey

Want to learn how to be a profitable authorpreneur? Visit the Authorpreneur Unleashed page on Thriving Scribes.

Affiliate links were used in this post, however, I’m only an affiliate for products that I recommend.

 

 

Overcome The Fear Of Writing A Book And Map Out Your Success

Overcome The Fear Of Writing A Book And Map Out Your Success

by | Jun 1, 2020 | Mindset and Creativity

fear of writing a bookMany new writers are afraid of pursuing their dream of writing a book. Even experienced authors may feel afraid when switching genres or starting a new project. If you’ve ever felt fear regarding your writing career, then you’ll relate to this helpful post from Willow Green on mapping out your success. 

By the way, Willow will be doing a live workshop in the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook Group on June 4 at 7:30 p.m. EST, sharing how to set yourself up for success and feel like your book wrote itself. You can find more information here. To participate, request membership in the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook group. The presentation will be archived in the Units section.

Willow’s Insight On Fear

Writing a book was a dream for 20 years before becoming a reality. Once I wrote one, I wrote another. And now I am in the process of book three. I allowed my fear of the process to stop me from accomplishing my goal. Fear; it can be paralyzing and often times is the only thing separating you from what you want the most.

So what is this fear? What are you really afraid of? When I ask that question, the funny thing is most people don’t really know. It’s the fear of the unknown.

How many times have you procrastinated, telling yourself “I don’t know how”, or asking yourself “Will anyone actually want to read my story?”

These are some of the ways fears manifest into our reality. The stories we tell ourselves when we are unsure of the next move. You’re stuck, that’ all. Everyone gets stuck, it’s a natural part of life. The only question is how long are you willing to stay there?

There are so many ways to get unstuck and set yourself up for success. First, ask yourself if you really want to write. If yes, then let’s map the journey for success!

Mapping Out Your Success

It doesn’t matter what you want to write, the process can work for anyone who is committed to the journey.

Writing a book is a journey, not a destination. You will learn so much about yourself along the way. Just like the plot of your story, you will face hardships, adversity, and challenges that make you want to quit. You will also experience extreme highs, breakthroughs, and surprise yourself. You will read your first drafts, shake your head and ask, “did I really write that?” You will vacillate between disbelief and confusion about your words, and other times be impressed at how amazing a writer you truly are. It’s all included! You get to experience everything and it will unlock parts of yourself that you didn’t know existed. So enjoy the journey!

Set yourself up for success. Create a plan before you even start, a map. Your legend will be your reader, your voice, your message, the intention behind the journey. Then map out the steps, planning on unforeseen obstacles and hidden treasures. Have an accountability and support team to cheer you on and motivate you through the challenges, as well as be there to celebrate the wins with you.

Once I created my map, both books flowed through me. I was prepared and able to navigate the emotional storms with ease and grace. I knew exactly what I wanted the reader to experience and was clear with my intention. I followed the map I created. It kept me on course and allowed me to go back, rewrite and edit without getting lost in my own story.

Clarity on the direction and steps will guide you swiftly from dream to reality! What are you waiting for?

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More About Willow

Willow Green is an author, facilitator and intuitive coach who works with individuals and groups around the world facilitating opportunities to experience true freedom and deeper levels of love. Willow is certified in NLP, has a degree in occupational science and has lived with and trained with several spiritual guides. She has a very unique and diverse set of gifts that allow clients to see exactly what they need to empower themselves and thrive. She is the author of:

I’m Sober, Now What? Moving through the fear, anxiety and humility of LIFE on Life’s terms

Rewriting Your Reality, You Have a Choice. A Path to Enlightenment

Inside the Mind of an Addict

The Story Behind the Story (Video Series)

A New Perspective on Life (Video)

If you would like help defining your message or creating your map, apply for a discovery call at  www.GroovyWillowGreen.com.

Rewriting Your Reality Book

Rewriting Your Reality by Willow Green – Rewrite your new reality starting today. If you can imagine it, you can experience it. What if you could let go of everything you thought you knew and in the process gain more than you ever imagined? Who would you be? What would that look like? What do you desire? More money? A better job? Love? A new home? Travel? Anything is possible if you believe. Every thought, every choice, every action creates your reality. You have the power to rewrite it as many times as you wish, refining your choices each time. Offers poignant reflective exercises and questions to usher in new ways of being.

 

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