Ep 41: Indie Publishing Deep Dive: From Start to Finish with Carisa Andrews

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

Episode Summary

In this riveting episode of the Pen to Profit Podcast, we dive deep into the realm of indie publishing with the illustrious Carissa Andrews. A guru in the field, Carissa enlightens us with her vast experience and innovative approaches to self-publishing, from leveraging AI in book design to mastering the art of book promotion. Whether you’re a novice writer or a seasoned author, this episode is your golden ticket to transforming your literary dreams into published realities.

Why You Should Care

- Stay Ahead: The publishing industry is ever-evolving, and staying updated with the latest trends and tools can significantly impact your success.

- Practical Advice: Carissa shares actionable tips and resources that you can implement immediately to enhance your publishing strategy.

- Inspiration: Her journey from teaching local indie publishing courses to becoming a leader in digital publishing courses is nothing short of motivational.

Problems Solved

- Navigating Self-Publishing: Understand the A to Z of self-publishing in today’s digital age.

- Marketing and Promotion: Learn strategies to effectively promote your book and keep it high on sales charts.

- Overcoming Technical Hurdles: Insights into using AI and other technologies for book design and marketing.

Key Takeaways

1. The Importance of Branding: How to establish a compelling author brand that resonates with your target audience.
2. Utilizing AI in Publishing: From cover design with AI to using AI for editing and marketing.
3. Marketing Strategies: Effective use of newsletter swaps, social media, and Amazon algorithms to boost your book’s visibility.
4. Mindset for Success: How adopting the right mindset can dramatically improve your writing and publishing outcomes.

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Discover More

Learn more about self-publishing from start to finish https://author-revolution-academy.mykajabi.com/offers/ycLMLHzB/checkout

Check out K-lytics: https://k-lytics.com/

The online self-editing tool that Carisa discussed, AutoCrit is here: https://www.autocrit.com

Try out Dream Studio AI to generating images for book covers: https://beta.dreamstudio.ai/

For book formatting: Attiucs https://www.atticus.io/

For book formatting on Mac: Vellum: https://vellum.pub/

Written Word Media for book promotions: https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/

And check out Carisa’s podcast: Author Revolution

- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips

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