Best Bookwriting Podcasts (2023)

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222: ChatGPT - How to Write Great Content with AI (Part 3: Books) 24:29

16d ago24:29

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Writers, ghostwriters, and business owners alike can use Open AI (aka ChatGPT) to write a book, ebook, kids book, memoir, how-to book, lead magnet, and more! Although you still need to edit and tweak the content to fully fit your tone and brand, using AI tools can give you a huge head start to book writing. For nonfiction books: You can use Open AI…

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221: ChatGPT - How to Write Great Content with AI (Part 2: Social Media Posts) 33:08

20d ago33:08

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Can we use ChatGPT to write social media posts in seconds? Yep, we sure can! AI tools like ChatGPT are trending right now, so this is Part 2 of a series to help you use it as a writer or entrepreneur to create compelling written content that helps you make more money online. Melissa Tucker and I sit down to record our screens as we enter in prompts…

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220: ChatGPT - How to Write Great Content with AI (Part 1: Blogs) 28:48

1M ago28:48

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ChatGPT is all the rage these days -- but how do you use it and other AI tools as a writer or entrepreneur to create compelling written content that helps you make more money online? This episode is all about how to use ChatGPT to write blogs that need just a bit of cleanup to be ready for sharing. My biz bestie Melissa Tucker and I sit down to rec…

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219: Audiobooks - How to Create One for Audible, Amazon, and iTunes (Part 1) - Plus Help Me Cast a Voice Actor! 18:08

6M ago18:08

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I have a confession to make. Even though I love listening to audiobooks and I’ve been in the podcasting world since 2015, I’ve never actually created an audiobook for myself or for a client! Did you know that: “In 2020, audiobook sales revenue in the United States reached 1.3 billion U.S. dollars, continuing the upward trend which began in 2018”? (…

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218: Psychology of Intrapreneurship, Writing a Book, and Lessons Learned from Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and More with Dr. Mack Chapman 1:01:35

8M ago1:01:35

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What is intrapreneurship? What psychological and practical skills can I develop to help me with any business, whether I’m in it or I own it? What did our guest, Dr. Mack Chapman, learn from working personally with legends like Tony Robbins, Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and Jim Rohn? What are his best tips for writing and publishing your own book? All t…

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100: How to be a PR Rockstar (w/ Steph Heinatz) 56:11

12M ago56:11

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Cutting her teeth as a newspaper journalist Stephanie believed one thing—stories are the most powerful way to reach people and inspire change. She brings that same strategy to Consociate Media, where she specializes in working with business owners, legislative initiatives, economic development programs, non-profit organizations, tourism efforts and…

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099: How to Write Diverse Characters Authentically (w/ Jeffrey Walker) 59:11

1y ago59:11

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For many authors, writing authentic dialogue in the voice of a character who doesn't look like you or have your ethnic background can be scary. Jeffrey Walker, an author of historical fiction, talks about how he uses a combination or research, readers, and indicators to help write his characters so they don't come across as caricatures.…

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098: Writing the Go-Giver Marriage Together (w/ John & Ana Mann) 1:02:28

1y ago1:02:28

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John David Mann is co-author of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg). His wife, Ana Gabriel Mann, holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and dance-movement therapy from Antioch New England, where she specialized in working with adul…

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097: Crush Your Writing Goals Using This Formula 10:14

1y ago10:14

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This week, I talk about my favorite way to set goals—using lead and lag measures. I've used this method I learned from Stephen Covey to achieve a lot of things in my writing life—publishing books, getting writing jobs, etc. Listen along and think about ways you can use it to level up your writing career.…

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217: Live Copy Consult with Lauren Fritts [The Stigma Disruptor from That Mental Shit Podcast] 45:12

1y ago45:12

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Want to be a fly on the wall as a word nerd crafts concise, compelling copy? Then this episode is for you! : ) Live, no prep, and fully recorded (video in shownotes here below too), I talk with Lauren Fritts about her podcast, personal brand, and business. Under the umbrella of the name “That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts” we brainstormed today on…

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096: How to Design Books (w/ Ryan Scheife) 51:46

1y ago51:46

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As founder and principal designer at Mayfly Design, Ryan is experienced in all aspects of book design, including cover design, page design, typesetting, and eBooks. He is also knowledgeable in other publishing services for the ever-growing population of independent authors who are setting out on their own publishing journey, including acquiring ISB…

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095: Let's Talk About the P-Word 17:15

1y ago17:15

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This week, we're talking about the p-word—platform. Every author needs one, but most may not know what areas constitute it. Platform isn't one thing; it's a cluster of many things all validating your marketability as an author. Let's discuss!By Chris Jones

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094: How to Get a Literary Agent (w/ Peter Cox) 1:37:08

1y ago1:37:08

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Peter Cox is a best-selling author of more than 20 books and is the managing director of Redhammer Management, a London-based literary agency recognized by the Association of Authors’ Agents. Redhammer specializes in managing a small number of exceptional authors, working closely with them at every stage of the journey from monitoring and supportin…

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093: Are You a Creative Panhandler? 10:37

1y ago10:37

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Do you know who you're selling your books, products, or services to or are you out on the intersections of the Internet with a sign begging people to buy? In this episode, I'll give you a few tips to refocus and get your art into the hands of the people you originally intended to have it.By Chris Jones

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092: How to Set W-R-I-T-E Goals 11:53

1y ago11:53

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You've heard of S-M-A-R-T goals, but what about W-R-I-T-E goals? This week, I walk you through what these goals are and why authors and writers need to embrace this system for writing and publishing success in 2022.By Chris Jones

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Replay: Joanna Penn on How to Write, Promote, and Sell Books 44:47

1y ago44:47

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Joanna Penn is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers under J.F.Penn. She also writes inspirational non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and international professional speaker. Her site, TheCreativePenn.com is regularly voted one of the top 10 sites for writers and self-publ…

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091: Create More Than You Consume (w/ Tim Brien of Create Art Podcast) 1:07:18

1+ y ago1:07:18

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This is a unique episode. It's the first time I've brought another podcast creator on to do a round-table style back-and-forth interview format. My friend Tim Brien of Create Art Podcast and I talk about why creatives need to respect their time and talent, honor the process, work around the difficulties of work and family, and stay encouraged by en…

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090: Nonprofit Fundraising Tips (w/ Patrick Belcher) 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

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In this episode, Patrick Belcher talks about his new book "Fundraising Is" and shares tips, advice, and guidance for nonprofits and how his book can help them find organizational success., Patrick Belcher instructs local non-profit organizations on how to consistently raise money. His passion is to guide charities in developing a long-term strategy…

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089: Write What You Know (w/ Dawn Brotherton) 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

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Dawn Brotherton is an award-winning author and featured speaker at writing and publishing seminars. When it comes to exceptional writing, she draws on her experience as a colonel retired from the US Air Force as well as a softball coach and Girl Scout leader. Her variety of interests has led to a variety of genres including mystery, romance, young …

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088: How to Get Clarity to Achieve Your Goals (w/ Marilen Crump) 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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In this episode, I talk to Marilen Crump, the expert dream catcher. Marilen has helped countless people—women in particular—create the blueprint for achieving their dream goals and then mobilizing them to achieve them with great results. If you have a writing dream, Marilen offers steps to improve your mindset and clarity and exercises you can do t…

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087: Creativity is Your Birthright (w/ Laurie Marshall) 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

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On this episode, author and artist Laurie Marshall talks to Chris about art, writing, our creative spark, and why we all need to honor and share our creative gifts to make a better world today and for the future.By Chris Jones

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216: How to Sell 1 Million Books in 24 Hours [A Gary Vee and NFT Case Study] 13:33

1+ y ago13:33

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On August 27th, 2021 at 5pm EST (that’s 1pm my time in Cali), Gary Vaynerchuk went live on YouTube and Instagram (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcsdCsBR3U) to announce a 24-hour only opportunity to his millions of fans and followers...involving NFTs in exchange for book purchases. By the following day, his new book Twelve and a Half: Leveraging …

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086: How to Write & Parent in Harmony (w/ Dr. Deborah Tillman) 42:26

1+ y ago42:26

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This week I’m joined by Dr. Deborah Tillman, parenting expert and star of Lifetime TVs American Supernanny. On this episode, Dr. Tillman and I talk about how writers should balance creative life and family life. You’ll learn: How to parent and create during an uncertain pandemic How prioritizing your family helps with getting creative time schedule…

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085: Marketing Tips for Children's Book Authors (with CM Healy) 1:00:26

1+ y ago1:00:26

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C.M. Healy currently lives in Mesquite, Texas with his wife, dog, and two giant cats where he teaches HS chemistry. When he's not busy writing, he enjoys building Lego sets, playing video games, reading comic books (The Flash is his favorite), and watching TV with his best buddy, his wife. He earned the distinguished award of Eagle Scout during hig…

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084: How to Write Good or at Least Gooder with John David Mann 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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John David Mann is an award-winning author whose books have sold more than 3 million copies in 3 dozen languages, including the bestselling classic THE GO-GIVER with Bob Burg, the New York Times bestselling memoir THE RED CIRCLE with former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, and the New York Times bestselling parable THE LATTE FACTOR with personal finance leg…

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083: Planning Virtual and Hybrid Writing Events with Alicia Riley 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

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Alicia R. Riley, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s in Business Administration-Marketing, is the author of The Power of Events and The Virtual Event Planner. She is a professional event producer and an educator who began studying the field in 1996—an era when the profession was foreign to many, and educational or traini…

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082: Public Speaking Tips for Writers (w/ David Brown) 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

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Known as the Evangelist of Authenticity (#authenticityevangelist), David is also an Ordained Minister & Evangelist with the Christian Church. With 24+ years of ministry experience, David has had the privilege of leading within seven different congregations. He was also instrumental in establishing three additional Church plantings. David’s backgrou…

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215: Less is More Quick Copy Tip with 2 Copy Editing Examples 4:59

1+ y ago4:59

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Hello copy poppers! Long time no talk...but we are back today with a quick writing tip for you inspired by two often-heard quotes: French philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal famously wrote: I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time Mark Twain once said, “I didn't have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you…

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081: How to Start a Writers Conference in Your Community (w/ Joy O'Toole) 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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On this episode, Joy O'Toole teaches us how to start a local or regional writer's conference from the ground up. We cover how to find a venue, locate authors to speak, get attendees excited, build contact lists, ways to promote a conference, and more. Joy O'Toole is an adult services programmer at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Freder…

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080: How Audiobook Narration Works (with Lillian Rachel) 26:11

2y ago26:11

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This week we're talking audiobook narration with voice-over artist Lillian Rachel. A native Brit, after 9 transatlantic moves, Lillian is now at home in Washington DC. She discovered the joy of audiobooks while homeschooling 2 children, and has developed her passion for learning into well rounded audio narration career. Connecting with each charact…

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079: Aubrey Kosa Breaks Down the Editing Process Step-by-Step 29:02

2y ago29:02

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Aubrey Kosa has developed a passion for storytelling: helping others communicate clearly. In pursuit of that passion, she has provided freelance editing services for nonfiction authors since 2016. Her goal is to help authors create a polished final manuscript and navigate the publishing process so they can spend less time on the details and more ti…

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078: Your Inner Critic: Foe—or Misunderstood Friend? 15:36

2y ago15:36

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As writers, we're told to silence, ignore, or drown out the voice of our inner critic...but is that the right advice? On today's episode, I share an excerpt from the book "Unleash the Writer Within" by Cec Murphey that could change the way you relate to your inner voice. "Unleash the Writer Within" is available on Amazon.…

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076: How to Turn Your Stories Into Short Films w/ James Noll 42:27

2y ago42:27

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James Noll is the author of dozens of short stories and a handful of novels. He recently began adapting his stories into films. In this episode, James discusses: How he got started as a writer How he chose his genre Pivoting into authorship The evolution of self-publishing (2013 to present) The need for authors to be fearless and to try new ways to…

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075: How to Create an Attention-Grabbing Press Kit for Your Book 18:57

2y ago18:57

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When you want to make it easy for bloggers, editors, journalists, show producers, and podcast hosts to give you guest posting/contribution opportunities, write a story about you, or interview you, what’s your best resource for getting their attention? A press kit, of course. In this episode, I show you nine elements of an attention-grabbing press k…

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074: How Minimalism Made Me a More Productive Writer 15:38

2y ago15:38

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My first foray into minimalism started when I read Walden many years ago. Next came Tim Ferriss in the 4-Hour Work Week when he quoted William of Occam, who said, " It is vain to do with more what can be done with fewer." Then I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up back in 2017 on a whim. All the pieces came together this year when I read Ato…

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073: The Hiatus is ... Over! 7:25

2y ago7:25

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Welcome back to the Art & Business of Writing podcast. I am your host Chris Jones, and I am ... BACK! It's been nearly three full years (March 30, 2018) since my last podcast episode so, before we get rocking and rolling and picking up where we left off, let's play some catch up, because my writing life has been an exciting adventure. Roman poet Ov…

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214: Narrative Arc Framework to Help You Write Better Stories 6:50

2+ y ago6:50

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Researching for ways to improve my writing, I came across a "Masterclass" on the Narrative Story Arc. In this episode, I share an overview of what the Masterclass goes over with the hopes of inspiring you to apply it to your writing for... ...books ...emails ...social media posts ..."about me" pages even! The human brain is drawn into stories. But …

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213: Author Panel: 4 Bestselling Book Authors Answer Questions About Self-Publishing, Amazon Book Launching, and How You Can Write a Book Quickly Too (Featuring Adam Schaeuble, Tamar Medford, Aimee Carlson ... 52:33

2+ y ago52:33

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Success, obstacles, goals, strategy, advice, imposter syndrome, writing tips, and more -- this episode is all about having the guts to become an author and ways to use your book to help grow your brand and business while also truly helping others out there in the world. Podcasting Business School's founder Adam Schaeuble takes the lead role asking …

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212: Book Writing, Amazon Bestselling Book Launching, and Driving Tanks with Small Business Tax Pro Jonathan Maki 49:09

2+ y ago49:09

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Writing about a boring or complicated topic (at least as seen by others)? Well, our guest today shows how to make even things like taxes and avoiding an IRS tax audit interesting, easy-to-understand, and immediately applicable to his audience. Listen in to see how Jonathan Maki went from driving tanks in the Army to helping businesses be prepared f…

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211: 4 Steps to Efficiently Create Content That Gets You Ranking at the Top in Google with Ray Blakney 52:34

3y ago52:34

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Sword fighting, Peace Corp serving, apple pie with cheddar cheese-loving business owner Ray Blakney stops by to share with us how he’s grown the largest language learning online school in the world that hasn’t raised venture capital. Whatever content you have -- a blog, a book, a podcast, a website, a YouTube channel, or a combination of them -- Ra…

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210: 6 Fascinating People Brainstorm Book Ideas and Fight to Overcome Imposter Syndrome [Replay of Zoom Call with Community Co-Hosted with Allison Melody of Food Heals] 1:16:22

3y ago1:16:22

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Do you struggle with imposter syndrome and overwhelm on what book topic to pick to write about? You are not alone! This is a replay of a really terrific group Zoom call that my biz bestie Allison Melody of the Food Heals empire did last Saturday. Six entrepreneurs joined us to ask questions, brainstorm, and work through mental blocks. I hope this h…

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Free Book Zoom Call: Get Your Questions Answered About Books, Publishing, #1 Bestseller, and More 3:34

3y ago3:34

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Be a #1 Bestselling Published Author with your book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble...before quarantine is over! On Saturday, May 15th at 12pm PST, Allison Melody and I will meet you online for a fun mimosa brunch (BYOBB = Bring Your Own Booze & Brunch) to discuss how YOU can become a bestselling author in as little as 14 weeks! Join us to get support…

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209: Warning: Unpopular Opinion - Successful Biz Buds Actually Hurt You And Psyche You Out in Business 3:53

3y ago3:53

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UNPOPULAR OPINION: Hanging out with ACHIEVERS is actually HURTING you {psychologically}! Facebook Post where you can write and share your thoughts: We all know the whole 'you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with' saying -- I retell it all the time, myself! But, I realized recently how doing this can actually hurt us too. Now…

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208: No More Writing Copy - How To Get ALL Of Your Sales Letters, Webinar Slides, Emails, And Ads Written (In As Little As 10 Minutes) Without Hiring An Expensive Copywriter 10:49

3y ago10:49

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No matter how much you practice at writing copy, you will never get as fast, efficient, and effective as if you use the Funnel Scripts tool from Russell Brunson (Founder of Click Funnels) and Jay Edwards (professional Copywriter). It's like mad libs on crack. For business. You just plug in key information about your business, product, webinar topic…

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207: Make Great Money and Stay at Home with Your Kids (as a Writer!) with Kimberlee Leonard 46:48

3y ago46:48

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Do you want to earn income working from home? (Whether you have a child or not...whether you are a mom or not). This episode may also be SO TIMELY for millions of people social distancing at home because of COVID-19. Then tune into this episode! Our guest today shares her story of how she replaced a full-time income in the financial industry (livin…

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206: A Quiz in Your Biz: Psychological Benefits and Copywriting Tips for Quizzes with Branding Expert Annmarie Rose 53:22

3y ago53:22

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What's a short-form way to both gain insights on your audience (to improve your copywriting) AND clarify your offers to psychologically attract more clients? A quiz! Brand Impact Strategist Annmarie Rose stops by to break it all down so you can quickly start using quizzes to improve your business and copy. A Few Highlights from This Podcast: - how …

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205: 5 TikTok Tips Applying Psychology and Copy Writing Strategy [Plus How My Video Got 47,000 Views Quickly] 15:53

3y ago15:53

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This show is all about applying psychology and improving our writing for online business success, so let’s look at TikTok with that lense. In this solo episode with just me -- no interview today -- we’ll cover: 1. What is TikTok and just how crazy big is it already?2. My personal experience with it and how I got a video to over 47,000 views at the …

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204: Get Paid to Write: 101 Sites That Pay You $50-$3000 Per Blog Post - Quick Copy Tip 5:51

3y ago5:51

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This show is geared toward entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and other business owners who want to do better online with their business by harnessing the power of the written word...and applying psychology while they’re at it!... But many people ask me how to make money as a freelance writer...how to get started....or how to make some money on t…

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203: 3 Ways to Properly Use a Semi-Colon - Quick Copy Tip 4:12

3y ago4:12

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Quick copy tip for you today about the uber fun punctuation mark called...the semicolon. What does it look like? It’s like a colon on the top but a comma on the bottom. Often misused, here are the three main ways to use it correctly when a colon, comma, or period just won’t do! WAY #1 To combine two independent clauses (aka sentences that could sta…

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202: Psychology of Micro-Stepping with Bestselling Author Dan Mangena 47:15

3y ago47:15

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From suicidal thoughts to thriving with intention, Dan Mangena shares a childhood and early adulthood struggling with undiagnosed Asperger's and how he used his gifts to find smart workarounds to help better function socially. Dan used his strength in pattern recognition and a few fascinating books (like The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of …

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