Month: April 2020
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 124 – Recording an Audiobook
Recording an Audiobook Audio is hot. We hear this everywhere and all the time. But what does it take to sit down and record an audiobook? Authors can struggle with writing and publishing a book so the thought of now narrating and producing an audiobook for it can seem daunting. J. took on the responsibility…
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 123 – The Healthy Career Author
The Healthy Career Author Writing is a solitary activity. We sit at our desks alone for hours at a time, typing away, often letting our posture slip and forgetting to stand and take breaks. It can be easy to get lost in our fictional worlds and let our health slip away. Both Zach and J.…
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 122 – The Mentorship Model for Authors
The Mentorship Model for Authors Nothing can be more empowering for an author than having the ear of a trusted mentor. Whether you get wisdom and guidance from other writers or from books and podcasts, mentorship can help authors to get beyond learning plateaus. J. has had mentors his entire life and recognizes that the…
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 121 – How Video Games Can Make You a Better Storyteller
How Video Games Can Make You a Better Storyteller If you’ve been a listener of this podcast for any period of time, then you know it’s no secret that Zach loves video games. He grew up in arcades and with an NES controller in his hands. But are they just a way for him to…
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 120 – SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! Live Q & A!
SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE! Live Q & A! Recorded live on April 5, 2020 with Zoom. Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life – https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/ Links: The Career Author YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor…
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The Career Author Podcast: Episode 119 – A Nonfiction Book Launch Wide: The First 30 Days
A Nonfiction Book Launch Wide: The First 30 Days Launching a book wide is a new challenge for J. and Zach, especially a nonfiction book. With differences in strategy, pricing, format, and distribution, it can be difficult to decide what to do and what not to do. After the first 30 days of “Three Story…