The Author Revolution® Podcast
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Industry Expert Interview: Joanna Penn
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, I had the privilege of talking with Joanna Penn - host of The Creative Penn Podcast, fiction and nonfiction author...
What is Amazon’s New Kindle Vella and Should Authors Join?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, we're talking about Amazon's new Kindle Vella serialized fiction platform: what it is and who should use...
USAT Bestselling Author Interview: Kel Carpenter
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn my opinion, indie authors are never truly in competition with one another. In fact, we can learn so much about our own writing and journ...
Why Rapid Release Authors Should Hire a PA Early in Their Author Career
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAuthors are notorious for being introverts and lone wolves. Often, this mentality can make reaching success in their author careers much ha...
Industry Expert Interview: Bryan Cohen (Best Page Forward | Amazon Ad School)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIf you've been in the indie author space, chances are, you've already heard of today's guest. He's known as the book bl...
CASE STUDY: Bookbub Featured Deal v Freebooksy Series Promo
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAuthors are always looking for the best way to feature their books so they can gain attention, attract readers, and ultimately, get them sa...
Deviating from the Plan: Is it Ever Okay to Cancel or Postpone Launches?
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFear can get in the way of a lot of things. For example, it can keep you from reaching your true potential and getting your books out there...
Industry Expert Interview: Ryan Zee (Plottr | BookSweeps)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFor many new authors, the idea of plotting is a bit cringeworthy. We're creatives and our creativity can't be contained! Or can i...
The Truth About Reading in Your Genre
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textMost authors, at least, most that I've talked to, are also readers. However, one interesting thing that happens when they start writin...
Industry Expert Interview: Clayton Noblit (Written Word Media)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAll of us indie authors wonder what the magic bullet is for making our books and career more successful. What it is may (or maybe not) surp...
Industry Expert Interview: David Gaughran
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you been thinking about your 2021 marketing strategies yet? There are a number of levers an indie author can use from free books to pr...
Joss Whedon: Separating Creator From Creation
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOne of my writerly idols, Joss Whedon, has undergone a scandal this past week that I don't think he's ever going to rebound from....
What Does it Take to Make Consistent Author Income?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever looked at other indies and wondered how they seem to make so much money? Or maybe you've even thought to yourself that y...
How to Leverage a 6-Week Writing Sprint
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAlmost everyone knows what a writing sprint is. Generally, it's where you set a timer and write for an allotted time. Most often 15 or...
Using Plottr to Plan Your 2021 Rapid Release Series
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIndie authors are notorious for flying by the seat of our pants. However, if there's one thing I know to be true, it's that you&a...
The #1 Mindset Shift Indie Authors Need to Make
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFor years, indie authors have touted that earning a fantastic income from our writing is just a stone's throw away. You can be making ...
Interview with Scifi Author Paul Heingarten
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNothing motivates us more than hearing about the stories of authors who are in our indie author space. It can encourage us, inspire us, and...
How to Make Your 2021 Better Than Your 2020
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThere are a ton of things indie authors could be focusing their time on. It seems like the list is never-ending. However, if there's o...
Why You Should Do a 2020 Year in Review
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textI don't typically take a whole lot of time to sit and review all the things I've done. But I have learned over the years that tak...
Carissa’s End of 2020 Pendomus BookBub Check-in
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn January, I had my first ever BookBub Featured Deal. In episode 14, I went into the details of the results from that deal and promised to...
How Do We Craft a Lifelong Indie Author Career?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBeing an indie author is hard enough without the stress and overwhelm of feeling like you have to constantly be writing and releasing your ...
Books Are Like Christmas Trees
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIt's almost Christmas and I can't stop thinking about how our books are a lot like Christmas trees... You know, they're ever...
Is There Such a Thing as Sustainable Rapid Release?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textTo many authors, the idea of rapid releasing their novels is stress-inducing - and for good reason. There are a lot of moving parts. Some a...
Getting Organized for 2021
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe authors are in a unique position to make the most of the pandemic's work-from-home orders. Our content can be created literally any...
5 Mid-NaNoWriMo Catch-Up Tips
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIt's time for a mid-NaNoWriMo check-in! How are you holding up? Are you hitting your word count goals? Or are you like me... totally m...
Carissa’s 2020 Vacation Plan & Why You Need One Too
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDo you have a plan for your author career? What about a plan for just next year? 2021 has the potential to be awesome, but take it from me,...
Talking Author Email Marketing with Stephen Gordon
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever wondered how to use email marketing as an author? Whether you have zero books or a hundred, the best time to start your email...
1 Year of the Author Revolution Podcast
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIt's hard to believe, but it's officially been a full year since I started the Author Revolution Podcast! In honor of its first b...
3 Preptober Novel Writing Tips to Get Ready for NaNoWriMo
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNaNoWriMo is almost here and we're in the home stretch for Preptober. But...is it too late if you haven't started? In today'...
How Do You Test the Rapid Release Waters?
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe concept of rapid releasing can be scary for some authors. The idea of writing and publishing multiple books a year just seems slightly ...
The 20 Hats of Indie Authors
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIndie authors are badasses. Not only do we write with the best of them, but we wear a bazillion hats, too. Okay, so admittedly, it's m...
Carissa's 1st Solo List-Aiming Results
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe list-aim results are in for Carissa's first-ever solo list-aiming attempt. Did it provide the results she was hoping for? Or did a...
List-Aiming 2020 (Hindsight, that is!)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSecret Legacy's list-aim launch week is finally over. It's been a year in the making to get here. So, did everything go as planne...
Kicking Book Launch Anxiety to the Curb
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textLaunch weeks can be extremely stressful. There's a lot to think about and even more to be doing. Because of this, most authors either ...
Talking Author Automations with Special Guest Stephen Gordon
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThere are always things we can automate. When we're thinking of rapid releasing, this becomes paramount. But where do we begin?In toda...
List-Aiming with a Rapid Release Series
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYou want to be a bestselling author, right? Have you dreamed about having NYT Bestselling Author beside your name, but you're not sure...
Carissa's Best Analogy for Wrapping Your Head Around Rapid Releasing
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textRapid releasing can be a love/hate scenario. Some authors love the challenge, while others hate the frantic pace. But for new authors who h...
Which Platform Should You Focus on to Rapid Release?
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIf you're thinking about giving rapid releasing a try, you're probably wondering which platforms would make the most sense, too. ...
Can Hiring a PA Increase Your Publishing Speed?
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you struggling to keep up with all the stuff an indie author has to do? What if you could actually get some help? Would you take it? No...
Carissa's Tips for Juggling Kids and Writing
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe love our kids to death, but how do we find time to write when they want to so much of our time? Do we have to wait until they leave the ...
How Do We Avoid Rapid Release Burnout?
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textRapid Release authors are notoriously dedicated to their craft. They know how to get words on the page and get those words published on the...
Sometimes You Just Need a Break
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThis week, the Author Revolution podcast will be on hiatus while my family and I go camping. I was looking at my crazy schedule and decided...
What's the #1 Thing You Gotta Nail in a Rapid Release Series?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre planning on giving rapid release a try? If so, there is one thing that you're going to want to nail before it launches. Otherwise,...
Carissa’s Top 10 Work Smarter, Not Harder Tips for Rapid Releasers
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWith it being summer, it's harder to want to stick to our publishing schedules. What if we could have it all? Rapid release and still ...
Should You Ever Stop Writing a Series that’s Not Working?
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever struggled so much with a series that you wondered whether or not you should just stop writing a series altogether? You'r...
Do Covers Matter if You Rapid Release?
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhen you're a rapid release author, some aspects of our marketing and publishing get condensed or shifted off to the side. In today&ap...
How Authors Can Make a Difference in the World
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textOur world is a colorful one. As authors, we can make the world a better place by celebrating our differences and highlighting the beauty al...
We Are All One Race - The Human Race
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThere's a lot weighing on my mind right now, my friend. In honor of #BlackoutTuesday and in standing in solidarity, the Author Revolut...
Do Word Count Goals Matter with Rapid Releasing?
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNothing is more important to a rapid release author than writing consistently. One of the best ways to do that is to have clear deadlines a...
What Does Clarity of Vision Have to Do with Rapid Releasing?
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textBeing a driven author who wants to make a difference in the world with our writing can be hard. Not only that, but without understanding wh...
Why it’s Crucial to Invest in a Series for Rapid Releasing
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textGetting to our author goal of 22-28 books to help us earn a full time living from our writing isn't easy. However, some decisions you ...
The Rapid Release Author’s Guide to Finding Your Ideal Readers
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you hustling your buns off, trying to get sales for your books, only to manage a few crickets? Meanwhile, other authors in your genre a...
Co-Authors & Ghostwriters: Collaborations for Rapid Releasing
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you been thinking about rapid releasing, but just not sure how you're going to write and publish books so quickly? Collaborations...
Rapid Releasing: What's Timing Got to Do With It?
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you been thinking about rapid releasing, but not quite sure when to start launching your books? Are you trying to hit a bestseller lis...
The Author’s Ultimate Guide to Writing Productivity During COVID-19
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe COVID-19 pandemic has drastically altered the way our world works. Authors everywhere are either throwing themselves into their work or...
Let's Start Taking Imperfect Action
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIs perfectionism holding you back from moving forward? Are you trying to get every duck lined up before you can make a leap? If so, you cou...
Why You're Not Writing Your Next Book (And What You Can Do About It)
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you thinking about taking on Rapid Releasing? Still writing your first book and wondering when to let it go and move on? If either of t...
How Many Books Do You Have to Write to Make Money with Fiction?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you a new author, wondering why you aren't yet making millions with your writing? Or perhaps you're new to the indie author s...
Synergy in the Life of a Rapid Release Author
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textRapid releasing a series of books is not for the timid author, that's for sure. It takes a lot of prepping, planning, and contemplatin...
When Book Launches Bomb: Busting the Myth of Overnight Success
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever gotten to an anticipated book launch and felt a little disappointed when it was all over? Maybe you didn't get the sales...
Can a Rapid Released Novel Be Any Good?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever wondered whether or not a book that's written and published quickly can be any good? Have you been letting this thought ...
The 3 Acts Versus the 4 Quarters in Writing
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you ever wondered how to make the middle of your book more exciting? Or the best place to add in a plot twist? Through understanding s...
The Author’s Ultimate Guide to Editorial Calendars
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's podcast episode, we're talking about all things editorial calendar for authors. We start with foundational questions t...
Pantsing v Plotting: Time to Talk Outlining
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDo you struggle with getting words on the page? Are you often finding yourself staring at a blank screen, wondering what to write next in y...
Why You Need a Project Management System to Rapid Release Novels
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, we'll be talking about why you need a project management tool to stay on track, as well as which tool I recom...
CASE STUDY: The Results from Carissa's 1st BookBub Deal
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHave you heard of BookBub? Whether you have or haven't, you might be curious to know whether or not it works for authors as much as pe...
9 Tips to Get Over Author Overwhelm
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIs 2020 already kicking your author behind? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed with getting all of the author-related to-do's done on yo...
Fiction Series Concept Brainstorming Tips
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, we'll be talking about how to brainstorm your next fiction series concept. There are a number of questions yo...
Do You Have Author Impostor Syndrome?
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, we'll be talking about something I call Author Impostor Syndrome. There are five main archetypes founded by V...
Goals or Process? Which is Better to Get Stuff Done?
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHappy New Year, my fellow author badass! It's hard to believe we're already in 2020! Yet, here we are! Before we get too far into...
Merry Christmas from Author Revolution
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textMerry Christmas from Author Revolution. In today's episode, Carissa Andrews takes a moment to thank all of her first-year students and...
What's the Best Way to Make Money Writing Fiction?
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you wondering if you can make a living writing fiction? The fast answer is yes - but if you'd like to learn how you'll defini...
Carissa's #1 Tip to Increase Writing Speed
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe all want to write faster, right? If this sounds like you, then you definitely don't want to miss out on today's episode. We&ap...
What is Rapid Releasing?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIf you've been thinking about making the switch into a full-time author career, you'll definitely want to listen to today's ...
Why Writing One Novel Won't Help You
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhat are your goals as an author? If being profitable is one of them, you'll definitely want to pay attention.In today's episode,...
Life After NaNoWriMo
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn today's episode, I talk about what the post-NaNoWriMo landscape looks like and the 3 phases you can expect to dive into.Support the...
7 Hacks for Writing Faster
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDo you need to write faster? Learn 7 hacks that will increase your speed to get your novel finished.Support the showThank you for tuning in...
5 Tips to Take On NaNoWriMo
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAre you taking on NaNoWriMo this year?In this episode, we're going to be talking about 5 tips you can use to take on NaNoWriMo with ea...
The Author Revolution Podcast, Episode 1
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDo you have a novel you want to see published and out into the world? What's holding you back from getting it out there?Support the sh...