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    Author Nation Interviews

    Welcome to Author Nation, your go-to resource for becoming a successful nonfiction author, from planning to promotion, and everything in between. We interview experts about writing, publishing and promoting books and we interview authors about their book journey. All to help you become a published author. We sprinkle our interviews with motivation and inspiration along the way.
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    Create a Visual Budget for Authors | Expert Interview

    Create a Visual Budget for Authors | Expert Interview
    Create a Visual Budget for Authors | Your CEO dashboard

    Michelle Mitchell is an experienced business and financial coach who empowers women to create a successful and sustainable business doing what they love by bridging the gap between their passion and their profit.

    In this interview, Author Nation asks Michelle about

    The financial foundations that are essential for profitable business growth,
    The stories we tell ourselves about money, and
    Knowing and understanding what your numbers are telling you.

    Learn the steps to think like a CEO.

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Planning Checklist: http://authornation.online/planning
    ✍ Writing Prompts: http://authornation.online/writing
    🚀 Promotion Checklist: http://authornation.online/promoting
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 MICHELLE'S RESOURCES 💚
    Website: https://mitchellconsultingservice.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchell_consulting/
    Your CEO Dashboard: https://learn.mitchellconsultingservice.com/CEODashboard

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    The profit potential of self-publishing | Author Interview

    The profit potential of self-publishing | Author Interview
    The profit potential of self-publishing | Book to business opportunities

    Fitz Koehler is a high-energy media professional who adores discussing self-publishing. After trying both traditional and self-publishing, she sees the value in the creative control and profit potential of self-publishing.

    In this interview we chat about
    * The profit potential of self-publishing,
    * Book to business opportunities, and
    * Media for nonfiction authors.

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 FITZ'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: My Noisy Cancer Comeback
    USA: https://amzn.to/3XEXLD7

    Website: https://www.fitzness.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fitzness-218599521492381/

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Life is an adventure write your own | Author Interview

    Life is an adventure write your own | Author Interview
    Life is an adventure, write your own | How a memoir helps an author move forward 📘 Join Melody Ann and Anne Fowler as they discuss
    • The importance of sharing your emotions with "someone",
    • The importance of not dwelling on the past,
    • How it IS possible to change the path your life is taking, and
    • The importance of mentoring
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! =======================================================

    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 ANNE's RESOURCES 💚

    Book: I've Worn Many Hats
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3MUDwxr
    USA: https://amzn.to/3DgWsn0
    Website: http://anne.honduranhope.net
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annehamiltonfowler


    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Unhook from self-doubt and make a bigger impact with your book | Expert Interview

    Unhook from self-doubt and make a bigger impact with your book | Expert Interview
    Unhook from self-doubt and make a bigger impact with your book

    If you are a writer, business owner, or leader, it is more important than ever to be captivating on camera, sizzling on stage, and have unwavering confidence to promote yourself and your books. Get people's attention and keep it by getting out of your head and connecting to your audience. Engage with people rather than talking at them. Say more with less. Radiate your energy.

    Join Author Nation and Marla Press to talk about being your best while in front of an audience.

    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 MARLA'S RESOURCES 💚

    Free 30 minute coaching: https://marlapress.com/ola/services/complimentary-online-session Mistakes Speakers make: www.marlapress.com/mistakes-speakers-make (several page pdf)
    Website: www.marlapress.com
    Links: https://linktr.ee/MarlaPress
    Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/mpress

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞 Website - https://authornationtube.com/ Community: - http://authornation.community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/ Email me - melody@authornationtube.com Thanks for watching! Melody Ann Author Nation

    Help each other sell books | Expert Interview

    Help each other sell books | Expert Interview
    Help each other sell books | Book marketing is a team sport

    Evan Gow is the indie developer behind Story Origin, a marketing tool and community of authors that work together to find reviewers, build mailing lists, increase sales, and stay on top of deadlines. In this interview, we will chat about
    • Using reader magnets to build a mailing list

    • Arranging cross-promotion

    • Managing review teams

    • Managing the beta copy feedback process


    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!
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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 EVAN'S RESOURCES 💚
    Website: https://storyoriginapp.com/
    Email Marketing for Authors: https://storyoriginapp.com/blog/email-marketing-guide
    How to Get Book Reviews: https://storyoriginapp.com/blog/how-to-get-book-reviews

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for watching!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Your Book Must Teach and Entertain | Author Interview

    Your Book Must Teach and Entertain | Author Interview
    Your Book Must Teach and Entertain | How to add humor to your writing // Neil Berliner is a comedy writer, comedy teacher, and medical doctor. He merges his passions on stage and in his charity work. Author Nation sits down with Neil to learn about his new book, Ha Ha History, and how and why all nonfiction authors should add humor to their writing.

    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 NEIL'S RESOURCES 💚
    Book: Ha Ha History Canada: https://amzn.to/3H8n5we
    USA: https://amzn.to/3GH5A4U
    Website: https://neilberlinercomedy.com/
    Comedy Cures Foundation: https://www.comedycures.org/
    Follow @JasonScoopComedy on TikTok


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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for watching!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Leveraging your book to create additional opportunities | Author Interview

    Leveraging your book to create additional opportunities | Author Interview
    Leveraging your book to create additional opportunities | Plus writing a personally challenging book Chad Peevy has taken his personal story and provided a practical personal development book for others on a similar path to him. In this interview we chat about his book, Break and Untangle. We also dive into
    • What finally made his writing process so much easier and allowed him to finish the book,
    • Why it took him 4 years to write his book,
    • Leveraging your book to create additional opportunities, and
    • What he would do differently.
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 CHAD'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: Break and Untangle: Discover the Freedom to Be You Despite the Inherited Mindsets Holding You Back
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3WbIBog
    USA: https://amzn.to/3H7vobO

    Get a free copy: https://chadpeevy.com/freebook

    Get the book's bonuses: https://chadpeevy.com/book/

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for watching!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Build big relationships by hosting small gatherings for authors | Author Interview

    Build big relationships by hosting small gatherings for authors | Author Interview
    Build big relationships by hosting small gatherings for authors | The 2-hour cocktail party for authors // Nick Gray, author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, joins Author Nation to talk about hosting events, building relationships, and making everyone feel like they are the life of the party. In this interview we will discuss:
    • Building big relationships by hosting small gatherings for author,
    • Making your book launch feel like a cocktail party,
    • Using TikTok to build relationships with readers, and
    • YouTube shorts for nonfiction authors.
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 NICK'S RESOURCES 💚
    Book: The 2-Hour Cocktail Party
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3ijN3mW
    USA: https://amzn.to/3IrVwPu

    Party Checklist and Executive Summary of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUtH3L6Wn4ZK1c23s-Hum1SbALT2DTUB/view?usp=share_link

    Canada: https://amzn.to/3ijN3mW
    USA: https://amzn.to/3IrVwPu

    Party Checklist and Executive Summary of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUtH3L6Wn4ZK1c23s-Hum1SbALT2DTUB/view?usp=share_link

    Website: https://nickgray.net/
    How to Host a Housewarming Party: https://party.pro/housewarming/
    Icebreaker Card Games: Review of 5 Different Decks: https://party.pro/icebreaker-cards/
    How to Host a Happy Hour Party: https://party.pro/happyhour/
    How To Host A Dinner Party: https://party.pro/dinner/


    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for watching!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Do you need a multi-cast for your audio book or should you self-narrate | Expert Interview

    Do you need a multi-cast for your audio book or should you self-narrate | Expert Interview
    Do you need a multi-cast for your audio book or should you self-narrate? // Join Squeaky Cheese Productions to chat about all the recording options for your audiobook. We will chat about
    • The pros and cons of self-narrating your book,
    • What is a multi cast and do you need one for your audio book,
    • How to budget for multi-casting, and
    • Storytelling through voice
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 SQUEAKY CHEESE'S RESOURCES 💚
    Website: http://www.squeakycheeseproductions.com
    Instagram: @SQUEAKYCHEESEVO
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/squeakycheeseproductions

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation
    Author Nation Interviews
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    Writing about past events with present day reflections | Author Interview

    Writing about past events with present day reflections | Author Interview
    Writing about past events with present day reflections |Plus self-publishing adventures // Patti Shales Lefkos published her second memoir as a prequel to her first memoir. She continues to live an adventures life, support her nonprofit, and writing about the life lessons she learned along the way. In this interview we are going to talk about
    • The joys and sorrows of self-publishing,
    • Writing about alternating time eras, past events enhanced by present day reflections, and
    • Her many life lessons from her lifelong relationship with the outdoors.
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe! =======================================================

    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 PATTI'S RESOURCES 💚

    Website: https://pattishaleslefkos.com

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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614 =============================================================== 📕

    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Disclaimer: This episode may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Freedom for authors is in your systems | Expert Interview

    Freedom for authors is in your systems | Expert Interview
    Freedom for authors is in your systems // Systems simplify online marketing development so you can do more not just in your business but in your life. In this interview Author Nation chats with Sherri Coffelt about what systems busy authors need. They include: Scheduling system Email management systems Payment system Online marketing development Financial tracking system

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community
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    💚 Sherri's RESOURCES 💚

    5 Systems Every Business Owner Needs To Build A Bucket List Life: https://your.resultspartner.com/systems-for-success-melody
    Website: https://www.ResultsPartner.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherricoffelt/

    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    How your values set your book apart | Expert Interview

    How your values set your book apart | Expert Interview
    How your values set your book apart | Creating a great lasting impression

    Your book is not the only book on that topic. So, how do you set yourself apart to create a lasting impression? In this conversation with Deborah Reynolds, we will talk about the mindset you need for success as an author including:
    • Your values,
    • Your character,
    • Leveraging the past to create a great future, and
    • Creating a great lasting impression.
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 DEBORAH'S RESOURCES 💚
    The 9 Keys to Get Noticed, Known & Remembered: https://www.deborahreynolds.com/kickstart/

    Website: https://www.deborahreynolds.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AboutFaceImage
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-reynolds-speaker/

    =============================================================== 🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614 ===============================================================
    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com T

    hanks for watching!
    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Know the lifetime value of your reader and other musts for authors | Expert Interview

    Know the lifetime value of your reader and other musts for authors | Expert Interview
    Know the lifetime value of your reader and other musts for authors // What are the key mistakes authors make? In this interview, we talk about these 5 key mistakes:
    • It's All About Consumability
    • Not Understanding the Lifetime Value of a Reader
    • Trying to Wear Too Many Hats
    • No Name Capture Mechanisms
    • No List Building in Advance of Publication
    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎
    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online
    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway
    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community

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    💚 BRET'S RESOURCES 💚
    Book: Mistakes Authors Make
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3tr39gu
    USA: https://amzn.to/3WUJhjo

    https://BretRidgway.com
    https://ShipYourBooks.com
    https://GetShipDone.com
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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷

    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570

    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=

    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

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    📕 GREAT READS 📕

    How to Market a Book (If you are ready to be discovered)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3pnwJBD
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3K4tNDb

    Amazon Keywords for Books (If you want to get discovered on Amazon)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3xUw9y6
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3zXmOaw

    Secrets of the Six Figure Author (If you ready to be a serious authorpreneur)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3R9hyYH
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3ArWrv2

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞
    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation I
    nstagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com

    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation

    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Building your memoir through interviews with loved ones | Author Interview

    Building your memoir through interviews with loved ones | Author Interview
    Building your memoir through interviews with loved ones // Howard Brown learned a lot while battling Stage 4 cancer. He learned even more writing his memoir as he interviewed loved ones and people from his past. Join Melody Ann and Howard Brown for a discussion on memoir, family traditions, and the technology that allows us to create our books in new ways.

    Like this? Please comment and subscribe!

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    💚 HOWARD'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: Shining Brightly
    United States: https://amzn.to/3T4E3yU
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3yngJnP

    Website: www.shiningbrightly.com
    Amazon author page https://www.amazon.com/author/howardbrown-shiningbrightly
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown/
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howard.brown.36


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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614


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    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

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    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


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    The 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Author Interview

    The 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Author Interview
    The 7 habits of highly effective creative writers | Plus writers need artist statements
    // Join Melody Ann and Lyzette Wanzer to discuss her new book, TRAUMA, TRESSES, & TRUTH: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives. A prolific writer, Lyzette is going to let us in on her secrets for how ambitious writers can be highly effective.

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

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    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    💚 LYZETTE'S RESOURCES 💚
    Book: Trauma, Tresses, and Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narratives
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3rCaskt
    USA: https://amzn.to/3VbtJGY

    BLOG: https://www.lyzettewanzermfa.com/blog
    SHUFFLE: https://shuffle.do/@lyzettewanzer
    LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyzettewanzer

    Submission Tracking Tools
    Duo Trope: https://duotrope.com/
    The Grinder: https://thegrinder.diabolicalplots.com/
    Writersdb.com: https://www.writersdb.com/

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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷

    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

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    📕 GREAT READS 📕

    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp

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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


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    How to finish your book by clearing emotional blocks | Author Interview

    How to finish your book by clearing emotional blocks | Author Interview
    How to finish your book by clearing emotional blocks | Write with more flow

    Join Melody Ann and Tanna Marshall to chat about clearing emotional blocks, setting boundaries, and consciously creating a bestselling book.

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    💚 TANNA'S RESOURCES 💚
    Book:
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3EorA4Y
    USA: https://amzn.to/3fTsyvW

    Website: https://tannamarshall.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanna.marshall.biz
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tannamarshall8w/

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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷

    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

    ===============================================================
    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


    =======================================================
    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for watching!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Three secrets of the wealthy author | Author Interview

    Three secrets of the wealthy author | Author Interview
    Three secrets of the wealthy author | And myths that keep authors broke

    📚 Join Melody Ann and Rennie Gabriel to talk about how to how to manage money for authors. Rennie will be spilling the secrets of the wealthy and myths that keep us broke. We will also discuss the idea of debt, should you or shouldn't you?

    Like this? Please comment and subscribe!

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    💚 RENNIE'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: Wealth on Any Income
    United States: https://amzn.to/3rxgmTV
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3RyVer2

    TEDx Talk: https://www.WealthOnAnyIncome.com/TEDx
    Personal Website: https://www.RennieGabriel.com
    Book Website: https://www.WealthOnAnyIncome.com


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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    📽 MELODY'S RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 📽
    Summary of Bird by Bird
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvFE4msu4U

    Using Parallel Narrative Structures
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUMNtuasHCk

    4 Types of Editing to Succeed
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JE60Vkae4&t=2s

    Or watch the Producing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94CBdr10rXBEQOcIA1nBAxkDUVJz00L2


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    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614


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    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


    ===============================================================
    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


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    Secrets to writing a business book | Author Interview

    Secrets to writing a business book | Author Interview
    Secrets to writing a business book // Join Melody Ann and Sandra Nomoto to talk about how to
    1. Incorporate stories into your business book,
    2. Get media attention for your book, and
    3. Get your book into the hands of readers

    Like this? Please comment and subscribe!

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    💚 SANDRA'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: Vegan Marketing Success Stories
    United States: https://amzn.to/3dp7aOc
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3xuLXcy

    Website: https://www.sandranomoto.com/
    Instagram @sandranomoto
    LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sandranomoto


    ===============================================================
    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


    ===============================================================
    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614


    ===============================================================
    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


    ===============================================================
    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


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    Tell your story to wow your audience | Expert Interview

    Tell your story to wow your audience | Expert Interview
    Tell your story to wow your audience | Script a better story // Tammy Gross is an author and screenwriter. In this interview we will discuss
    📚 Why true stories trump fiction,
    📚 Easy ways to organize, share & enhance your story to WOW your audience,
    📚 Thinking big, and
    📚 The power of speed in writing, publishing, producing.


    Like this? Please comment and subscribe!


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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    💚 TAMMY'S RESOURCES 💚

    Book: The Treasure Galleons
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3xunzr8
    USA: https://amzn.to/3RTrGFq

    Map to Hollywood - https://wowhollywood.com/map
    Reel Connex: https://reelconnex.com

    Website: https://Scriptpreneur.com
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tammygross


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    📽 MELODY'S RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 📽
    Summary of Bird by Bird
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvFE4msu4U

    Using Parallel Narrative Structures
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUMNtuasHCk

    4 Types of Editing to Succeed
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JE60Vkae4&t=2s

    Or watch the Producing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94CBdr10rXBEQOcIA1nBAxkDUVJz00L2


    ===============================================================
    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷
    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614


    ===============================================================
    📕 GREAT READS 📕
    Scrappy Rough Draft (So you actually finish writing your book)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3c8Ub2h
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pq0Acr

    Bird by Bird (If you are starting out or stuck)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AuwGu7

    On Writing Well (If you want to write well!)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aw8eZ9
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3QErPfp


    ===============================================================
    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

    Website - https://authornationtube.com/
    Community: - http://authornation.community
    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂

    Set yourself up for author success | Author Interview

    Set yourself up for author success | Author Interview
    Set yourself up for author success | How to destroy what's holding you back so you can live the life you want // In Katherine's Wintsch's most recent book, Slay Like a Mother, she meets the dragon of self-doubt head on showing mom's how to not only defeat it but to live the life they want. In this interview, we are going to discuss:


    📚 You can’t win at everything: How to pick which battles to lose.
    📚 Negative self-talk: How to teach the mean voice in your head some manners.
    📚 Realistic expectations: How to stop setting expectations that set you up for failure.


    Like this? Please like, comment and subscribe!

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    💎 HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR AUTHORS, NEW AND PUBLISHED 💎

    ✔ Get your free Planning Checklist: http://www.authornation.online

    ✍ Get your free copy of Writing Prompts for Nonfiction Authors: http://www.authornationtube.com/writing-prompts-giveaway

    💜 Join our community for more support and awesome resources: http://authornation.community


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    💚 KATHERINE'S RESOURCES 💚

    Website: https://www.slaylikeamother.com/
    Blog: https://katherinewintschblog.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaylikeamother/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinewintsch/


    ===============================================================
    📽 MELODY'S RECOMMENDED VIDEOS 📽
    Summary of Bird by Bird
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOvFE4msu4U

    Using Parallel Narrative Structures
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUMNtuasHCk

    4 Types of Editing to Succeed
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8JE60Vkae4&t=2s

    Or watch the Producing Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94CBdr10rXBEQOcIA1nBAxkDUVJz00L2

    ===============================================================
    🔷 TOOLS FOR AUTHORS 🔷

    ✏ Plan and write with Scrivener: https://a.paddle.com/v2/click/49535/126856?link=1570
    ✏ Edit your manuscript with ProWritingAid: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=2743174&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack=
    ✏ Publish with Ingram Spark: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?s=622001&v=6257&q=258497&r=853614

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    📕 GREAT READS 📕

    The Business of Being a Writer (If you want to make money)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3K4TsM3
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3puxsRk

    How to Write Non-Fiction (If you don’t know where to start)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3PzpXU3
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3pwhEO9

    The Practice: (If you want to become a prolific content creator)
    USA: https://amzn.to/3Aqb1TH
    Canada: https://amzn.to/3AwKbtj


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    🌞 LET'S CONNECT 🌞

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    Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/authornation
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authornationtube/
    Email me - melody@authornationtube.com


    Thanks for listening!

    Melody Ann
    Author Nation


    Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a small commission. Please understand that we have experience with these products, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make. 🙂
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