Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I have got AmyLee Westervelt with me today and we are talking about the masculine and feminine, creating your reality through manifestation, and finally removing your resistance to writing.

As a certified clinical hypnotherapist and master neuroenergetics practitioner, AmyLee pulls from her extensive knowledge to create powerful coaching experiences for each client. This is an episode I am specifically getting my three daughters to listen to because it is so damn good!

In this episode:

• [02:39] The definition of Erogetics
• [04:27] Creating your reality through manifestation
• [08:19] The relationship between the masculine and feminine
• [13:12] Practical tips to open yourself up to receiving from the masculine and the universe
• [17:01] Functioning from the feminine rather than the masculine
• [22:45] Making your writing desires a reality and removing your resistance to writing
• [28:38] Removing the negative charge around success
• [32:15] Maintaining a fountain of youth within yourself

Resources & Links:

Watch AmyLee’s five-day bootcamp - Discovering Erogetics

Check out AmyLee’s children’s book - The Colors Inside of Me

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“Through our dreams, through the things that we're trying to create for ourselves and in our lives, we're actually expanding the universe. So it behooves the universe to partner with us.”

Connect with AmyLee
Facebook: @Amyleewestervelt
Instagram: @theamyleewestervelt
Pinterest: @alwestervelt
Website: amyleewestervelt.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. This is one of my favorite episodes, (and I knew it was going to be even before we started recording) because I have Dawn Christian as my guest.

Dawn is an Oracle, Alchemist, and Metaphysical Advisor for women in life, business, and relationships. She has been supporting women to spiritual and material success since 2013 and enjoys the study of esotericism and deep psychology in her spare time.

We get deep! Dawn shares her wisdom on the concept of duality, creating through genius, unconscious programming, and so much more.

In this episode:

• [03:20] Inner healing through stillness
• [05:20] The concept of duality, shadow work, and embracing all aspects of yourself
• [11:34] Falling in love with who you are and how reality flows through you
• [15:08] Mimicked creation versus genius creation
• [18:57] The difference between discipline, motivation, and inspiration
• [23:43] Creating a routine of discipline
• [31:13] The unconscious mind and our unconscious programming 

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Genius is when you are in a space that is as unique as you. Your genius doesn't look like anyone else's genius. It's just like your thumbprint. It's like your version of a snowflake. Nobody else has the same genius as you do.”

Connect with Dawn
Facebook: @dawnlchristian
Instagram: @dawnlchristian
Website: dawnlchristian.com
Email: oracle@dawnlchristian.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast! In this episode, we meet Shannon Talbot, a corporate dropout, coach, speaker, and author. She shares her journey from deciding to leave the corporate world to founding her coaching and consulting business and fulfilling her dream of writing a book.

We talk openly about managing time and stress, her writing process, and finding strong personal motivators to prioritize yourself and do the things you know are good for you.

By telling her story, Shannon hopes to inspire women to rewrite theirs, overcome obstacles, and realize their full potential.

In this episode:

• [03:18] The impact of roles and titles on our perception of ourselves
• [10:14] The reality behind “I don’t have time”
• [14:26] Allowing yourself to change after a wake-up call
• [21:40] Deciding to start a business and write a book after leaving corporate
• [25:05] What the writing process looked like for Shannon
• [31:11] Finding beta readers and getting the right feedback for your book
• [34:10] Shannon’s least favorite part of writing the final draft
• [39:45] Finding your motivators and creating your non-negotiable habits

Resources & Links:
Boss Moms Facebook Group
Shannon’s Book, Breaking Free, comes out on Amazon on January 15th. Save the date!

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“I was like, who am I to write a book? [...] And sometimes all it takes is somebody to plant a seed and believe in you.”

Connect with Shannon Talbot
Linkedin: Shannon Talkbot, MBA
Instagram: @shannontalbot_coaching
Website: shannontalbot.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker podcast. Today’s guest is Elaine Turso and we are talking all about stepping into your confidence and leveling up your business.

Elaine is a Business Consultant who specializes in building a business around your values and customer experience, specifically focusing on behind-the-scenes systems, automations, launching big ideas, and marketing. This is her zone of genius and I love that she is doing this because it is so foreign and stressful to me.

We discuss setting boundaries, what a business bestie is and why you need one, charging for your services and so much more!

In this episode:

• [05:57] Stepping into your confidence and leveling up in your business
• [12:03] Setting boundaries and clear expectations
• [14:55] Charging appropriately for your services to prevent resentment
• [18:24] Elaine’s books and summits
• [20:59] Repurposing content and utilizing ChatGPT in your writing
• [25:00] Taking advantage of AI in your business
• [30:45] The sticky note method for writing a book
• [33:53] Why you need a business bestie
• [37:50] The cathartic process of writing a book

Resources & Links:

Find Elaine’s free ebook here and her other books here

Join Elaine’s Elevate Your Coaching Summit launching in January 2024

Elaine spoke about these two tools: Magai and Descript

Join the Polka Dot Powerhouse networking group

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“When we don't have those boundaries and we don't honor the boundaries, we breed resentment, and I don't want to face a life of resentment.”

Connect with Elaine
Facebook: @elainethebrainturso
Instagram: @elaineturso
Pinterest: @elaineturso
Website: elaineturso.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker Podcast. Today’s guest is Sarah Murphy and we are talking all about taking up space and being audacious in your business.

Sarah is an educator, clarity coach, and business strategist. She has a master's degree in business and has built multiple six-figure businesses. She consistently delivers unparalleled results for each of her clients through mentorship, education, and group coaching. The value, education, and wisdom she provides are just off the chain!

We discuss marrying work and play, creating a safe space for your creativity to thrive, embracing failure, and so much more. There is so much gold in this episode, you’re not going to want to miss it.

In this episode:

• [02:30] Sarah’s journey of “a million pivots”
• [10:16] Marrying work and play
• [18:12] Creating a safe space through failure
• [22:18] Personal growth through fiction reading
• [26.19] The major issue preventing people from becoming six-figure earners
• [32:57] The importance of following up with potential clients (even when you feel vulnerable)
• [37:18] Embracing failure as a necessary step toward success

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“My zone of genius is never taking myself so seriously that I feel beholden to a path.”
“When we can get ourselves to a place of physiological and psychological, emotional and mental safety, the world is a stage. And it's all play. And there's really very little danger involved with most of what we do.”
“If you don't feel safe on a daily basis you're probably not very creative, which to your author listeners, that's a big deal. Because creativity is where a lot of writing comes from.”
“Attention is the currency of the 21st century. It's not money. Money is there, but money follows attention.”
“One thing anybody gets out of this podcast, it's the permission to be audacious. Be big, take up space, because that's the literal thing that's going to change your business career.”
“Failure is inevitable on the journey to success.”

Connect with Sarah
Instagram: @the.sarahmmurphy
LinkedIn: Sarah M. Murphy
Websites: audaciousinnovations.com and mobilebevpros.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Sensitive Content Warning: in this episode, we talk about difficult topics such as stillborn babies and infant loss. Please be mindful and gentle with yourself before hitting play.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker Podcast. Today, I have Autumn Cohen as my guest. Autumn is the mother of two living daughters and a stillborn son born in March, 2020. Early 2023 she released a baby loss journal for parents like herself called In Memory Of You. And just in time for Christmas, she and her husband have written a children’s book for grief and loss called Eden and Ellie’s Christmas is Not the Same.

In this episode, we talked a lot about grief and infant loss. But we also discussed the book publishing process, how to know if a publisher is the right fit for you, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

In this episode:

• [03:50] Coping with the grief of a stillborn baby
• [06:39] The In Memory of You Journal
• [08:43] Involving your community in the writing process
• [09:59] Dealing with loss over the holidays
• [13:33] Navigating the publishing process and overcoming imposter syndrome
• [20:36] When to reach out to a publisher
• [25:59] How to know if a publisher is the right fit for you

Resources & Links:
Find Autumn’s books on her website
Receive a birthday card for your baby gone too soon here
Listen to Autumn’s full story of her stillborn son here

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Imposter syndrome was big because I had never created anything like this. And this is something that is supposed to help people cope and heal.”

Connect with Autumn
Facebook: @babylossbook
Instagram: @inmemoryofyoubook
Website: inmemoryofyoubook.com and still-loved.org

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so stoked to have Maria Bryan as my guest today. Maria is a trauma-informed storytelling trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that resist harm and is a firm believer that storytellers make the world a healthier, safer, cleaner, and happier place. And I could not agree more.

We talk about protecting yourself as an author when writing about your trauma, protecting your audience from being triggered by trauma in your writing, and using your story to create an impact.

In this episode:

• [03:11] Marias’s journey from studying print journalism to trauma-informed storytelling 
• [05:53] What is trauma-informed storytelling?
• [10:56] Trauma-informed writing
• [14:48] Self-care for authors – and reaching out to your support system when reliving trauma while writing
• [22:36] Writing trauma in a way that is not triggering to your readers
• [28:26] Using trauma as a marketing technique and what we can do instead
• [36:44] Are you really ready to tell your story?
• [38:32] Using a story to impact people for change

Resources & Links:

Keep an eye out for Maria’s podcast launching in January. Join the When Bearing Witness podcast waitlist: https://mariabryan.myflodesk.com/podcastwaitlist
Be the first to know about the virtual launch party, and when the first episodes are live!

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“We have to tell stories in order to make the world a better place. We have to, it's foundational. It’s the first step. It’s stories that change hearts and minds.”

Connect with Maria
LinkedIn: @mariabryancrtv
Instagram: @mariabryancrtv
Website: mariabryan.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Marta Spirk with me today. I have fangirled over Marta for a hot minute and she is by far one of the most inspiring women I know.

Marta is a wife, a triplet mom, a recording artist, and a TEDx speaker. She's an author, and she's a visibility strategist. She empowers women entrepreneurs to be seen by standing out on social media, on stages, and on TV – so that they increase their visibility, credibility, and profit.

In this episode:

• [04:15] Marta’s background growing up as a Brazilian obsessed with American culture
• [09:11] Marta’s journey of self-discovery when she became pregnant with triplets
• [12:42] Determining your message and becoming more visible to make an impact in the world
• [19:42] The benefit of writing a book as a speaker and coach
• [25:45] How writing her book has opened doors for Marta
• [28:43] What is next for Marta

Resources & Links:

Read Marta’s books:
The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success
The Empowered Woman's Path: 21 Inspiring Stories of Success in Life and Business

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Publishing my book was me making a commitment to my message.”

Connect with Marta
Facebook: @spirkmarta
Instagram: @martaspirk
Website: martaspirk.com
Podcast: The Empowered Women Podcast

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. I am so excited to have Jenn Henry with me today. Jenn is an ex-homeless, ex-IV drug addict, felon turned published author, speaker, coach, and six-figure business owner. She is proof that it doesn't matter where you come from, or where you start, it matters where you keep going.

Jenn shares her story of disconnection with us and explains how she managed to turn her life around and become a successful entrepreneur. We talk about boundaries, the art of saying no, belief systems, and so much more.

In this episode:

• [03:05] How getting arrested saved Jenn’s life
• [10:16] How your belief system influences your world
• [17:54] The shift in Jenn that allowed her to reconnect to herself after years of disconnection
• [30:39] Setting boundaries and putting yourself first
• [32:35] Jenn’s entrepreneurial journey
• [37:13] What Jenn would do differently for her next book
• [39:42] Building a community through book challenges

Resources & Links:

Read Resilience: A Different Kind of Strong by Jenn Henry
Join the 28 Day Resilience Book Challenge in January

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“I was able to start connecting to and building a relationship with that highest part of myself, actually tuning in, instead of praying to God that was outside of me. That is when I started to make a shift in my life. “

“I just know that when you need to hear it, the universe will absolutely speak to you any which way it can.”

Connect with Jenn
Instagram: @fitmindbodynspirit and @unleashingresilience
Website: lifestylerecoverysolutions.com and unleashingresilience.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

My first love is non-fiction. That’s why I’m so excited to have Molly Kendall with me on today’s episode of The Rebel Maker. Molly is a well-rounded publisher and writer whose specialty is fiction.

Molly is a kind, quick-witted, quiet Christian girl who appreciates dramatic stories, adores nature, and loves to inspire others.  Molly strives to bring hope to her readers in everything that she writes.

We talk about the writing and publishing process for fiction books, connecting with your readers, and overcoming imposter syndrome.

In this episode:

• [03:14] What inspired Molly to start writing and her Wattpad journey
• [09:37] The editing and publishing process of a fiction book and how it differs from a nonfiction book
• [15:23] What makes a good book cover and choosing a cover designer
• [22:33] Molly’s writing process and how she maps out her books
• [26:31] Connecting with your readers as a marketing tool
• [29:22] Book events as an introvert and learning from other authors
• [34:09] Imposter syndrome as an author and practical tips to combat it 
• [39:54] Molly’s book recommendation
• [40:35] The one thing Molly would do differently for her next book launch 

Resources & Links:

Read Saving Ariel and The Secret Ingredient to Falling in Love by Molly Kendall

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“I do my general plot of okay, this is what I want to happen. And then honestly, I think about the ending. How do I want it to end? How do I want to get there? And the in-between just happens.”

“Imagine you're stuck on that one spot, you don't know how you can further progress in your story because of how the character is. By having the freedom of allowing your character to change in any way you need them to, whether it's something big or something small, you have full right to go back and change it. It's not 100% in stone.”

“Marketing is connecting with your people. Finding your audience and enjoying things together.”

“Do what works for you. Don't try to be something that you're not”

Connect with Molly
Facebook: @AuthorMollyK
Facebook Group: Author Molly K. Readers Club
Instagram: @author_molly_k
Pinterest: Author Molly K.
Website: authormollyk.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. My guest today is my friend, Laura McKenna. With over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, Laura is relentless in her calling to equip military and veteran women leaders to show up in their lives as themselves, achieve their potential, and make an impact that is meaningful to them.
Laura shares her story of transformation with us and provides frameworks that can help you to unpack and deconstruct your beliefs too. You’re not going to want to miss this one.

In this episode:

• [03:28]  Laura’s life and business journey and how she has embraced her mission in life
• [08:25] The process of unpacking and changing beliefs that aren’t serving you
• [18:16] The highs and lows of transitioning from a corporate 9-5 to starting your own business
• [26:39] Balancing rest time and work time without the guilt
• [33:26] Meeting your vision-self
• [37:10] The two reasons why you’re resisting and procrastinating 
• [40:47] Pushing past the resistance that comes from fear

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“The most rebellious thing you can do on earth is be yourself in a world that is telling you that to earn our approval, you have to be this thing. Well, I'm not that thing.”

Connect with Laura
Facebook: @StrengthShieldCoaching
Instagram: @strengthandshieldcoaching
LinkedIn: Laura McKenna
Website: strengthandshieldcoaching.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker podcast. Today I have Tasha Christy with me and she is a perfect example of saying yes to opportunities, staying open to all possibilities, and trusting yourself. Tasha is an intuitive copywriter, ghostwriter, wordsmith, and copy coach.

Tasha is known for helping her clients craft powerful and potent messaging that engages, activates, and converts audiences everywhere. We talk about trusting yourself and your intuition, building your platform as a writer, figuring out your messaging, and more!

In this episode:

• [03:29] Tasha’s journey from speech pathologist to intuitive copywriter and copy coach
• [10:04] Discovering Energetic Marketing and Human Design
• [15:03] Embracing being a writer
• [23:39] Learning about marketing and sales
• [27:46] Should publishing your book cost you money? Or should you be paid for it?
• [30:29] Building your platform as an author before you write your book
• [32:36] Practical tips to figure out your messaging

Resources & Links:
Read Tasha’s book - Daring: One woman's story of triumph, courage, and defying the odds

Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“I spent so much time on my title when I first started in business. It's just ridiculous. People don't care about that. People want to know how you can help them be, do, or have what they desire.”

Connect with Tasha
Facebook: @tasha.christy.10

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Have you ever wondered how your book goes from words on a screen to a physical book in your hands?
That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of The Rebel Maker! I’ve got Shannon Bigham as my guest today and she is an expert on all things printing. She has spent the better part of her career in corporate printing, working as an account manager on large accounts producing New York Times best-selling titles, and she’s worked with self-publishers which is how we met.
We discuss trade books, printing quantities, the impact of Amazon on the printing industry, and more!

In this episode:

• [04:22] Shannon’s family's printing history and how she never expected to work in the industry
• [07:49] What makes a trade book and the unpredictable nature of book popularity
• [14:09] Printing quantities for authors and the process of reprints
• [19:50] The impact of Amazon on the printing industry
• [25:13] The impact the changing paper industry has had on printing and the pros and cons of different types of paper
• [35:23] Book printing essentials for new authors
• [39:44] Printing costs
• [44:30] The challenges of traditional publishing, self-promoting your books, and bestseller lists
• [53:15] The importance of high-quality art in a book

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“I think that's one of the wonderful aspects of Amazon, and really of social media, it has allowed people to self-promote and boost themselves and create their own audience.”


Connect with Shannon
Facebook: Shannon Turley Bigham
Instagram: @blessed_life_navigator
Email: Mrsshannonmbigham@gmail.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

There’s more to being a successful author than writing a book.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In this episode, I’ve got author Malorie Cooper with me. If you thought all you had to do to be a successful author was write a book, think again. Malorie explains just how much goes into the process of getting your books to your readers from creating a newsletter list to choosing the right tropes.

Malorie is the author of 127 fiction books and seven nonfiction books and she’s self-published them all. She likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.

In this episode:

• [03:26] The first lesson Malorie learned about writing
• [06:30] How Malorie came to self-publish her books
• [09:39] Getting your books in front of the right people
• [12:56] How Malorie got on the New York Times Bestseller List
• [15:42] Business lessons Malorie has learned in her writing and publishing career
• [23:41] Practical lessons to implement in your writing, publishing, and marketing practice
• [25:52] Building your newsletter list as an author
• [29:45] Book Recommendation: Two of Malorie’s favorite non-fiction books
• [33:13] Writing Wives: How Malorie and her wife are helping other authors become rockstars

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“Your productivity as an author is really important from a business perspective. In a way, you're your own employee who has to create a product and you have to make it in a reasonable amount of time. If you want to do this as a business, you can't take years to write a book.”

Connect with Malorie
Facebook: The Writing Wives and Aeon 14 Fans
Instagram: @malorie.cooper
Website: thewritingwives.com and aeon14.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In this episode, I’ve got Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon with me. We cover everything from self-publishing, publishing with my publishing company, and the meaningful process Dr. Sharnael went through when recording her audiobook.
Dr. Sharnael is a naturopathic doctor and a minister who teaches on the divine health and the human body. She’s passionate about reconciling all people to an integrative life, both mind, body, and soul. She is hands down living her purpose and she has so many tips and lessons from her journey to share with us today.

In this episode:

• [03:54] Dr. Sharnael’s publishing history
• [08:26] Dr. Sharnael’s experience working with Marti
• [13:07] The process of recording an audiobook
• [19:22] Dr.Sharnael’s biggest lesson when self-publishing her first books
• [23:45] Lessons Dr. Sharnael has learned in business
• [32:16] Writing Tip: Practical tips for writers
• [38:24] Book Recommendation: Dr. Sharnael’s must-read book recommendation

Resources & Links:
Find Dr.Sharnael’s books here
Try the two transcription tools Marti mentioned: Otter and Temi

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“I don't want to learn how to upload a Kindle and figure out what size things need to be. I have other things to do. So, let the experts deal with that and let me work on the things that nobody else can do.”

Connect with Dr. Sharnael
Facebook: @Drsharnael
Instagram: @drsharnael
Youtube: @DrSharnaelTrueTV
Website: www.swiftfire.org

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In this episode, I’ve got my friend Danielle Anderson with me, and we are talking about biographies and memoirs.
Danielle is a memoir coach and editor who runs her business and life with heart. She is the founder of Ink Worthy Books, an editorial and publishing services company that believes everyone has a story worth telling and every story has the power to change the world.
Join us as we talk about all things publishing-related that the average person who might want to write a book probably doesn’t know.

In this episode:

• [04:02] What Danielle means when she says, “Anyone can be a bestseller”
• [07:21] Creating a legacy rather than a profit when writing a memoir
• [09:54] Identifying a publisher that will have the writer's best interests at heart
• [12:19] It takes time and money to write and publish a good-quality book
• [15:29] When in the writing process should a writer approach an editor?
• [18:45] The difference between a memoir and a biography
• [20:40] The different types of editors and why you need all of them
• [32:46] Writing Tip: How Danielle defines publishing and her best writing tip
• [34:38] Book Recommendation: The most life-changing book Danielle has ever read

Resources & Links:
Read Danielle’s book: The Magic of Writing with Heart: A year of prompts to grow your writing skills, build your confidence, and maximize your memoir

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“We focus on quality over quantity [...] Cheap is not a word I use. That, to me, diminishes the value of the story that people want to tell and the value of the book that they want to deliver. [...] a good publisher is going to help your book be successful, no matter your goals.”

Connect with Danielle
Facebook: @inkworthybooks and @womenwritestory
Instagram: @inkworthybooks
Website: inkworthybooks.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In this episode, we’re uncovering how to actually make money from your books – because that’s the goal, right?

I have Kristen Laidig with me today. With over 20 years in the industry, Kristen has helped over 50 publishing companies get started and she’s published over 200 books. Her most recent title is Asskickonomics: The Powerful Unseen Force Behind Every Entrepreneur. She’s earned the title of Book Ninja. 

We cover why traditional book publishing may not be the best way to publish a book these days, using your book as a marketing tool, and treating your writing as a career.

In this episode:

• [03:59] Building a publishing company and the start of ghost publishing
• [06:58] The Kindle 30-Day Challenge
• [12:36] Creating products and services that turn your book into a marketing tool
• [15:40] The biggest misconception about publishing and traditional publishing deals
• [18:53] Getting onto a best seller list the right way
• [23:20] Making money from books
• [27:39] Shifting careers? Starting a business? This is what you need to hear
• [31:40] Writing Tip: Creating a sacred time and space for writing
• [32:59] Kristen’s definition of publishing
• [33:18] Book recommendation: A book that was a game-changer for Kristen

Resources & Links:

Read Kristen’s book: Asskickonomics: The Powerful Unseen Force Behind Every Entrepreneur

Read Kristen’s marketing and publishing blog posts at thecasualentrepreneurs.com

Noteworthy quote from this episode:

“With the technology and tools the way it is today, why the hell are people traditionally publishing? It has its place for some industries, but I don't think for the book world so much.”

Connect with Kristen:

Facebook: TheKristenJoy & MagickalBear

Instagram: @MagickalBear

Website: MagickalBear.com


Connect with Marti:

Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks 

Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks

Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.

Welcome back to the Rebel Maker! In this episode, we’re encouraging rebellious thinking and rebellious behavior in authors across the globe. Enough of this nonsense of constantly writing books to make money and stay visible as an author.
We’re taking a smarter and more sustainable approach. We’re looking at your backlist and finding new creative ways to promote and sell the books you already have.
And to dive deep into that I invited USAT best-selling author of Science Fiction, Jill Cooper. Jill is married to New York Times Best-Selling author, Malorie Cooper. Together, they started The Writing Wives, a community for indie authors who want to sell more books with their existing catalogs and get off the rat race of constantly writing and releasing. 

In this episode:

• [03:41] Hitting a bestseller list as a self-published author
• [08:10] Why writing is just a fraction of the work of publishing a book
• [11:40] Kickstarter: The way of the future for authors
• [15:39] Your Backlist: Selling the books you have instead of writing more books
• [18:17] Stop cranking out books and do this instead to sell more and write less
• [23:27] How Writing Wives helps authors sell more books
• [25:13] Should you buy Facebook Ads for your books?
• [30:14] Book Recommendation: The most life-changing book Jill has read
• [31:45] Writing advice: Jill’s best piece of writing advice

Resources & Links:
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/
The Writing Wives Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritingwives

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“How to grow income on words we've already written? Once we learned how to do that, I thought that more authors should learn how to do that. They should learn how to promote their backlist so they don't have to feel the pressure to write a book every month.”

Connect with Jill
Website: thewritingwives.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

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Welcome back to The Rebel Maker! In episode two, we’re talking about what everyone wants to know as they start to think about packaging their expertise and writing a book: How do you actually get paid for it?
It doesn’t matter if you want to write a book to fulfill a dream, get more visible, or establish credibility, we all want the same thing – to get paid, sell books, and see an ROI after all the sweat, blood, and tears poured into those pages.
So, I invited a pro to talk about that with me today, Trina Gunzel. She’s an author, speaker, international trainer, business consultant, and next-level life breakthrough coach. Trina specializes in small groups and big profits as she designs custom family-friendly business models that are built on strengths, skills, and talents.

In this episode:

• [06:38] What’s self-assisted publishing?
• [08:57] The difference between traditional publishing, self-publishing, and self-assisted publishing
• [11:22] Pros and cons of self-assisted publishing and the learning curve of self-publishing a book
• [16:28] The two things you should consider before writing a book if you want to make money from it
• [18:08] Creative ways to use your book to sell your offers, products, and services
• [23:00] Best practices for book launches if you want to sell books fast
• [27:33] Turning your book into a profitable offer
• [41:12] Book Recommendation: The most life-changing book Trina has read
• [41:57] Writing advice: The best writing tip if you’re experiencing writer’s block

Resources & Links:
Trina’s Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenleadinginbusiness/
Trina’s Book Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/trinalicavoligunzel

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“It's not really about the book. It's not really about book sales. This is totally about opening doors, creating visibility, establishing yourself. It is about having more to give them outside of the book.”

Connect with Trina
Facebook: @TrinaGunzelBooks
Instagram: @TrinaGunzel
Podcast: Legacy and Legends with Trina Gunzel: Celebrity Interviews to Inspire You
Website: trinagunzel.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

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Welcome to the Rebel Maker Podcast! In season one, we will dive deep into the publishing industry because if you’re here, you probably believe much like I do that books change lives. In every field and every industry, published authors have increased credibility, authority, and income.
But writing and publishing a book can sound intimidating, especially if you don’t know how things work, how you get paid for writing books, and what steps you need to take to go from book idea to book published.
So, in this first episode, we have a special guest with nearly 30 years in the publishing and entertainment industries, Kirsten “Kiki” Ringer. Her experience includes The Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Putnam, and the venerable Russell & Volkening Literary Agency in New York, where she worked with Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

In this episode:

• [05:03] What a literary agent is and what you need to know about traditional publishing
• [06:11] How to find the literary agent that is going to be the best fit for you and your book
• [10:53] How do you get paid for writing your book?
• [18:56] The most important things to consider before publishing a book
• [25:18] What you need to know about marketing your book
• [30:36] What is a publisher? What does a publisher do?
• [35:17] Self-publishing your book: most common mistakes
• [37:00] Book Recommendation: The most life-changing book Kiki has read

Noteworthy quote from this episode:
“...I find traditional publishing so restrictive. Unfortunately, it's not always about the quality of the book; it's about the platform. It's about how marketable this is [...] which is why I think I've leaned more toward self-publishing or independent publishing.”

Connect with Kiki
Facebook: @WhereAllYouDoIsWrite
Instagram: @whereallyoudoiswrite
Twitter: @Kiki__Ringer
Website: KLRLiterary.com

Connect with Marti
Instagram: @rebelqueenbooks
Facebook: @rebelqueenbooks
Website: rebelqueen.co 

→ Book a Clarity Call with Marti HERE.