Kickstart Your Book Sales Podcast

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

I (Russell) had a great time at NINC talking about Author Ecosystems and sharing all our findings about how to use them to take your career to the next level. Everyone in the room seemed super excited about it, but that doesn't do much good to people who weren't there, like most of you.

We went into way more detail on this call than we could at the in-person talk, and we answered a ton of your questions about Author Ecosystems. We keep learning more about this system every time we talk about it! So even if you saw the talk, this is worth a listen.

We hope you enjoy! Excuse the lack of polish—we just wanted to get this one out into the world for you.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

This particular episode is a raw replay of our live coaching call with some of our audience members about how to make more money with direct sales by embracing your author ecosystem. We hope you enjoy! Excuse the lack of polish—we just wanted to get this one out into the world for you.

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Book a Call With Kathleen: https://writermba.com/hourlyconcepts (limited spots!)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

Wish you had some affordable help with your Kickstarter campaign, book swag, A+ content, TikTok videos, advertising images and copy, interior page design (for print special editions), and more?

We’ve secured a special presentation from Book Brush to talk about their new program called Hourly Concepts. Learn the secret weapon that’s driving authors’ success on both retailers and direct sales platforms (like Kickstarter, Patreon, and web stores)!

This particular episode is a raw replay of our recent webinar called Book Brush Spills The Details On Hourly Concepts. We hope you enjoy! Excuse the lack of polish—we just wanted to get this one out into the world for you. There are a few links that might be helpful to you as you listen:

Book Brush: https://bookbrush.com/

Book a Call With Kathleen: https://writermba.com/hourlyconcepts (limited spots!)

Hourly Concepts Portfolio: https://bookbrush.com/hourly-concepts-portfolio/

Hourly Concepts Menu Prices: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QDje3701FiiIdfiQB3i-dj6Pkym5d9GH/view

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

This particular episode is a raw replay of our recent webinar called 5 Biggest Publishing Opportunities You're Missing Right Now. We hope you enjoy! Excuse the lack of polish—we just wanted to get this one out into the world for you.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com

Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

This particular episode is a raw replay of our recent webinar called 5 Trends That Are Shifting the Future of Publishing. We hope you enjoy! Excuse the lack of polish—we just wanted to get this one out into the world for you.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Monica Leonelle discusses book marketing strategies on how to overcome common author hurdles in the middle “dead-zone” of your Kickstarter direct sales campaigns.

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Monica Leonelle discusses essential pre-launch marketing strategies and proper mindset for successful Kickstarter direct sales book campaigns.

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Monica Leonelle answers frequently asked questions about timing your Kickstarter direct sales book campaigns for maximum success.

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty talks with PR specialist James Emmett about how authors can maximize their direct sales public relations success with press kits, press releases and more.

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with Sarah Biglow about merchandizing and lessons learned between her Urban Fantasy and Cozy Mystery $9k Kickstarter campaigns. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 11 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with Therena Carlin about using variant covers, international shipping and selling emotion in her $7k Fantasy Romance Kickstarter campaigns. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 10 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with Nicolette Andrews about using taglines, tropes & visuals in her $12k Fantasy Romance Kickstarter campaigns. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 9 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with JD Oliva about how asking for feedback made him $7k over 3 different Horror and Urban Fantasy Kickstarter campaigns. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 8 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk “dead zone” marketing with Kate Rudolph about her $6k paranormal romance & sci-fi Kickstarter campaigns. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 7 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk to Amy Campbell about her $5k LGBTQ Weird Western Kickstarter and how she kept her email list warm, even with a small backlist. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 6 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk to Jamie Davis about his $6k Fun Fantasy backlist Kickstarter, including big ticket backers and the effect on his Amazon KU sales (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 5 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with Sara Rosett about her marketing methods that made a successful $16k Cozy Historical Mystery Kickstarter campaign. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 4 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle interview Justin Fike about revitalizing himself and his fantasy book series through a $10k omnibus campaign on Kickstarter. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 3 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk to Tom Carpenter about his fantasy book frontlist and backlist Kickstarter campaigns that crossed $17,000+ and what lessons he learned from running them. (Author Direct Sales Success Stories Part 2 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/

Get free resources for your author business here: http://kickstartyourbooksales.com/free

In this episode, Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle talk with Audrey Hughey & Jeni Frontera to break down their $14k cryptid horror anthology Kickstarter campaign.  (Direct Sales Success Stories Part 1 of 11)

Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.

The Future of Publishing Mastermind application process is open:

Learn more about the event here: https://futureofpublishingmastermind.com/
Apply here: https://forms.gle/cj5nj1rY2pZgCVjP9

You can chat about whether the Future of Publishing Mastermind is right for you here: https://writermba.com/russell (book a 30-minute session with him for free)

Join the Author Ecosystems Membership: http://authorecosystem.com/join

Or subscribe to our free email list here: https://authorecosystems.substack.com/