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Send us Fan MailAran Jane is the author of Mondragon (2016), a sci-fi adventure, and The Water Column (2020). His novels are billed as imaginative, thought-provoking suspense thrillers, incorporating futurist technologies and the paranormal among more general interests in physics, metaphysics, philosophy, politics, and espionage.   What We Discuss with Aran Jane: Aran's early writing career  How he develops his characters  An overview of his writing process Where he gets his book ideas from Developing the plan for writing non-fiction books Strategies in writing dialogues effectively Aran's interesting Navy experience The greatest joy about being a novelist To get the full show notes go to:  https://authorswholead.com/category/podcasts/ Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailMichael Bungay Stanier is the author of The Coaching Habit. It’s the best-selling coaching book of this century, with more than 700,000 copies sold and more than 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. His new book is The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious, and Change the Way You Lead Forever.   What We Discuss with Michael Bungay Stanier: The impetus behind writing The Coaching Habit The two types of relationship people can have The genesis for The Advice Trap Giving advice as a human default behavior What an advice monster is like The power of active empowerment Where his ideas come from and how they develop them The degree of elegance from using metaphors What happens when you have a curiosity-driven organization Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailJenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and author. Passionate about helping people share their stories of adversity, Jenn is the Founder of the Publish Your Purpose Press and the PYP Academy, a publishing company with programs that teach aspiring authors how to publish their book.    What We Discuss with Jenn Grace: The impetus behind establishing her own publishing company How she walks her clients into their publishing journey Her goal to be the anti-predatory publisher that exist in mass quantities Some pitfalls to watch for about traditional publishers Marketing strategies for first-time writers How to smoothly educate people about sensitive topics like gender diversity  An overview of the general editing and publishing timeline The importance of setting clear goals for putting your book out there   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan Mail Michael Hopf is the acclaimed and bestselling novelist of THE NEW World Series (Penguin/RandomHouse) and dozens of other titles, apocalyptic and western. Before he settled down to write, he served six years in the Marine Corps as an anti-tank gunner, deployed three times and served in the Gulf War.   What We Discuss with Geoff Hopf: How to differentiate yourself from other authors in the same genre you're in Why Geoff Hopf fired his agent and went on with self-publishing Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing Going with a traditional publisher doesn't mean they're taking care of everything Why he thinks printed books will eventually go away Why you need to treat your book like a business How you’re able to create multiple income streams from your book   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailDoug Brown has led award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered, profitable programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS, Proctor & Gamble, Embassy Suites, and Inc. 500 companies to Inc. 5000 companies. Today, he talks about his book Win-Win Selling: Unlocking Your Power for Profitability by Resolving Objections.   What We Discuss with Doug Brown: Growing up in a sales environment  How you can leverage sales How to use leverage webinars to grow your business Why Doug wrote a book on resolving objections How a book gives you instant authority The power of having a great book cover Understanding the sales process behind selling your book Knowing your end purpose for writing a book Why you should be selling your book on Amazon   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailLaura Powers is an entertainer, celebrity psychic, actress, model, host, singer, writer, and speaker. She is the host of the popular film and television podcast, Behind the Scenes with Laura Powers and the Healing Powers Podcast.    Today, she shares her truth in the world, her books about Archangels and Ascended Masters, and how she crafts her books when you try to make an impact in the world.   What We Discuss with Laura Powers: The early origins of becoming a leader in the world outside of a traditional career Her book writing process How to get a book profitable before it even gets released The key to a successful book marketing campaign Leveraging podcast, blogs, and social media  Where her book writing ideas come from Her marketing timeline and how she keeps things in momentum How to make your book stand out We all have something to share in the world! How it's like to write with a nomadic lifestyle The power of hiring a virtual assistant   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailWe are officially changing the name of our podcast to Authors Who Lead. We believe that writing a book to share your message is about leadership and in Authors Who Lead, we help leaders write books that people love. We found it would be best to have a podcast that reflects that conversation.    What I Discuss: The reason behind the change our podcast’s name What got me to write my book in 30 days How the 1-Day Business Breakthrough changed my life How the idea of being a book coach was born What to expect moving forward   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailBryan Cohen is a two-time USA Today bestselling author. He loves to keep up with the publishing world through The Sell More Books Show. As the CEO of Best Page Forward, Bryan and his team have written over 2,000 book descriptions. Bryan's books have sold over 100,000 copies.   What We Discuss with Bryan Cohen: His writing journey and his experience in the Kindle space  Writing fiction vs nonfiction books From writing books to helping other people on their writing journey The elements of a powerful book description How your Amazon ads work and why they're so important The step that 99% of authors skip when running ads Why reading and understanding your numbers are critical The importance of keeping up with the trends so you become relevant Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailBetty Bolte is a full-time fiction author. Among the many fiction books, she has authored The Haunting of the Fury Falls Inn. Sheis the author of many historical fiction books with heart and supernatural romance elements to them.   What We Discuss with Betty Bolte: Where she gets ideas from and how they turn into a book The beginning of her writing journey Her experience writing her first book and why she chose to self-publish it How to interact with your audience and keep connecting with them How to get started with writing fictional books The challenges in writing and marketing her book The power of hiring an editor for your book How you can get reviews for your book Some reasons for getting a book review can be challenging Strategies for developing the depth of your characters Seeing the trends in the market How to know you’re on the right path with your book writing journey Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Send us Fan MailJonathan Levi is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker born and raised in Silicon Valley. He is also the host of the SuperHuman Academy Podcast. Today, he talks about different concepts including some learning strategies, speed reading tips, learning a new language, utilizing visualization to boost memory, and some survival guide we can learn from our ancestors.    What We Discuss with Jonathan Levi: The concept behind his TED Talk His learning journey and his struggles at school From contemplating suicide to discovering his self-worth How our ancestors learned to survive You could learn anything if you want to! How do you do it? Changing the narrative from doing to being Some efficient and fast learning strategies A practical view into speed reading The two main elements in learning a new language The power of visualization to improve your memory Attention-management to increase your productivity Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!