Podcasts by Author Like a Boss Podcast

ALAB 083: How I Got 24,208 Page Reads & 157 Downloads in 25 Days from 2020-02-25T11:00

In this episode I talk about how I got started doing my own Author Like a Boss program, what's working for me, and how I got my results. You'll also find out:

ALAB 082: Pushing Boundaries in Your Writing Skin with K Webster from 2020-02-18T11:00

In this episode with K. Webster, you'll learn how the one of the biggest setbacks helped her to persevere and find herself and her new "writing skin." You'll also learn what makes her novel...

ALAB 081: When You Have Heart and Passion to Be an Author with Eliza Peake from 2020-02-11T11:00

In this episode with Eliza, you'll learn how the one review on her first published novel helped to refine her publication process. You'll also learn about her publishing plans on her romanc...

ALAB: 080 Mindfulness and Spiritual Awareness When Creating with Pascale Kavanaugh from 2020-01-28T11:00

In this episode with Pascale, she shares her intriguing story about how NaNoWriMo got her career started. She shares her many interests and how they tie into her author career. Learn some h...

ALAB 079: The Benefits of Changing Your Genre with Debbie Herbert from 2020-01-21T11:00

In this episode with Debbie, she shares her amazing story about going from 300 rejections to #1 Best Seller in all of Amazon Kindle, and how she puts her own unique spin on the common trope...

ALAB 078: Find Out Your “Why” in Storytelling with James Blatch from 2020-01-14T11:00

In this episode with James, he describes how knowing your "why" for telling your story is key to starting your author journey. He also tells us the importance of seeing your mailing list as...

ALAB 077: Learn From Rejection and Never Quit Writing with Jessie Gussman from 2020-01-07T11:00

In this episode with Jessie, she talks about her set routine for writing around a crazy-busy lifestyle. She also tells us how looking at rejection with a new perspective helped her improve ...

ALAB 076: Battling and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Sasha Kehoe from 2019-12-31T11:00

In this episode with Sasha, she shares her author journey with what most author's experience as "imposter syndrome." She talks about how she's overcome this mindset and moved forward. She a...

ALAB 075: Shifting Mindset to Make Budget Marketing Work with Liesel Hill from 2019-12-24T11:00

In this episode with Liesel, she shares greatest tips on marketing with a budget. She also tells us how she found her love for a specific genre, and how she has her writing process down to ...

ALAB 074: Using Instagram to Build Your Fanbase with April M. Woodard from 2019-11-19T21:14

Update on Ella's life, plus a sneak peak into the Author Like a Boss Black Friday sale! To find out more, come to the Masterclass - http://authorlikeaboss.com/alabmasterclass

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ALAB 073: Make Your Writing Your Business with Eliza Boyd from 2019-11-05T11:00

In this episode with Eliza, she shares her challenges around transforming her writing as a hobby into writing as her business.

Here are just a few of the ...

ALAB 072: Who is listening? from 2019-10-29T21:00

This is your chance to tell me about YOU!

I've interviewed dozens of indie authors. I know their stories.

Now I want to know your story. 

Fill...

ALAB 071: What it Means to Author Like a Boss with Ella Barnard from 2019-10-22T05:00

This episode was super fun to record. It's intended to inspire and motivate you. I hope you enjoy it.

If you want to chat with me live about what it means to Author Like a Bos...

ALAB 070: Facebook Ads for Authors with Alana Terry from 2019-10-15T10:00

This week I got to chat with the lovely Alana Terry about how she has created systems that ensure her success AND how she transformed her mindset around money and now uses Facebook Ads to p...

ALAB 069: Bringing Your "Weird" to Your Writing with Molly Fitz from 2019-10-08T10:00

In this episode with Molly Fitz (aka Melissa Storm), we talked about engaging your readers and working the algorithms, all while being your weird, authentic self and having fun.

ALAB 068: Not Everyone Comes With You from 2019-10-01T22:42

Some challenges on the journey to successful indie author don't get talked about much. In this episode, I talk about how sometimes becoming your best self (as a writer/author/person) means ...

ALAB 067: How to Write & Market Your Memoir with Rachael Herron from 2019-09-24T10:00

In this episode with Rachael Herron, we chat about how to write your story--your memoirs--in a way that appeals to readers. She tells us how to capitalize on sharing the little moments in y...

ALAB 066: Growing Your Mailing List with Evan Gow of StoryOrigin from 2019-09-17T10:00

In this episode with Evan Gow, we chat about how to utilize his amazing tool, StoryOrigin, and how it is a solution to that problem. He shares with us how you can use it to easily grow your...

ALAB 065: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome with Eyvindur Karlsson from 2019-09-10T10:00

"You have to allow yourself to realize you are worth it and there are people out there who want to buy your stuff. What's the worst that can happen? If they don't want to buy it, they won't...

ALAB 064: The Importance of Villains with Sacha Black from 2019-09-03T16:52

"There wasn't an awful lot of craft books out there that focused specifically on creating villains. There was a market, people were obviously searching for this information, so I was going ...

ALAB 063: Helping Writers Evolve Into Better Writers with Alida Winternheimer from 2019-08-13T10:00

Look at the power of narrative and what you, the author, need to convey to the reader through your words.

Here are just a few of the things we touched on:

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ALAB 062: When to Start Marketing from 2019-07-16T20:08

In this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips about when--and how--to start marketing your book. 

ALAB 061: Connecting with Established Authors from 2019-07-02T19:23

In this episode I answer a listener question and share my best tips for connecting with established authors in order to market your book. 

ALAB 060: Knowing Yourself as a Writer With Ryan J. Pelton from 2019-06-25T10:00

Knowing Yourself as a Writer With Ryan J. PeltonWrite because you love it and have to. Don’t worry about money and fame. Write because you have something to say, stories to tell, and leave ...

ALAB 059: Writing Your Story Your Way with Sacha Fortune from 2019-06-18T16:29

Sacha Fortuné, and she writes what she calls "real-life romance". Her "Hart & Cole" characters are her longest relationships. She’s written three books in the series so far, and ha...

ALAB 058: Accepting Critique and Growing as an Author with Cayce Berryman from 2019-06-04T20:19

Cayce Berryman is the senior editor for Kingsman Editing Services and the founder of Authors' Tale. She started Authors' Tale in 2014 hoping to learn from other writers, but the community g...

ALAB 057: Managing Your Mental Health with Petra J Knox from 2019-05-26T20:25

BONUS EPISODE! In honor of May as Mental Health Awareness Month I did a special episode with Petra J Knox around the topic of mental health. This is a topic that's dear to my heart.

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ALAB 056: Your Craft as a Career with Zoe York from 2019-05-21T10:00

***Don't miss the 1st Annual Giveaway 4 Authors with over $2,500 in prizes including a custom book cover, a full dev. edit, and a professional author website. To enter, go to Listen

ALAB 056: Ella Unedited--What's happening right now from 2019-05-14T10:00

Unique episode and completely unedited. No intro or anything.

  Struggle with sharing myself and being vulnerable, and being a downer. I want you to always come to the podcast f...

ALAB 055: Overcoming Writer's Block with Wendy H. Jones from 2019-05-07T10:00

Wendy H. Jones is an author who can literally cover you from the cradle to the grave and all points in-between.  Her first book came out four years ago and she now has twelve books out...

ALAB 054: Networking for Success with Debbie Herbert from 2019-04-30T10:00

Debbie Herbert's book, Cold Waters, was #1 in all of Amazon this last month. That's why I'm rereleasing the interview I did with her last year, and have already scheduled another interview ...

ALAB 053: Building Rich Characters and Worlds with Elise Kova from 2019-04-23T10:00

Elise Kova is one of my author-crush writers. She's incredibly thoughtful about her worlds, characters, and marketing. Getting to chat with her was the gift of a lifetime.

Her...

ALAB 052: Celebrating One Year of Author Like a Boss from 2019-04-09T10:00

It's been one year! 52 episodes, 14 Star Trek references, 23 inappropriate jokes ("That's what she said"), dozens of great interviews, and bunches of new friends!!! 

This...

ALAB 051: Insider Tricks & Real Truths on Indie Publishing with S.M. Blooding from 2019-04-02T10:00

S.M. Blooding has been an indie author since the ebook “thing” started. She was publishing ebooks—in erotica because that was the only market available at the time. She has failed a lo...

ALAB 050: Blasting Your Digital Marketing Into the Stars with Craig Robertson from 2019-03-26T10:00

Craig Robertson has led a varied life. He was a physician, an immunologic researcher, a shoe salesman, and now he’s an author. He started writing so he could do some house cleaning in his h...

ALAB 049: How to Build Worlds and Profits with Katherine Bogle from 2019-03-26T10:00

Katherine Bogle is the bestselling author of the steampunk phenomenon, QUEEN OF THIEVES, as well as the international bestselling DOMINION RISING series. When she isn’t working on her ...

ALAB 048: How to Beat Out your Book with Jessica Brody from 2019-03-12T15:55

Jessica Brody started out in Hollywood, and has translated her screenwriting prowess into her novels. Her success has brought her many opportunities, including every author's dream—potentia...

ALAB 047: Creating Believable Characters and Consistent Profits with Maryann Jordan from 2019-03-05T18:04

Maryann Jordan has always been an avid reader. She jokes that she “cut her romance teeth” on the old historical romance books. In 2013, she finally gave in to the characters in her head ple...

ALAB 046: Tools to Succeed as an Indie Author with Corey Alderin & Stacy Sowers from 2019-02-26T15:54

This week Corey Alderin and Stacy Sowers share some amazing tools they have created to make your author marketing so much easier.

Here are just some of the things that we touc...

ALAB 045: Exploring Motivation and Alternate Marketing Pathways with Ron Schrader from 2019-02-19T11:00

Ron Schrader began his journey as an author and publisher in 2013 when he helped an uncle self-publish. Since that time, Ron's work life has been split between writing, publishing, and vari...

ALAB 044: Success and Strategies at Shows and Beyond with Russell Nohelty from 2019-02-12T11:00

Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling Author and motivational speaker. He has raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 25,000 people, and tabled at more than 1...

ALAB 043: Relationships in Marketing (and with God) with Adell Ryan from 2019-02-05T11:00

Adell Ryan is a sci-fi reverse harem author with a trunk full of her own personal stories to tell. Taking inspiration from her favorite novels during hard times, she realized her love for w...

ALAB 042: Writing (& Succeeding) with Mental Illness with Melissa Storm from 2019-01-29T11:00

Melissa Storm believes in angels and in true love and she writes about both in her USA Today bestselling Christian Romances. She’s and entrepreneur, mom, reality TV addict, domestic zoo kee...

ALAB 041: How to Finish Everything You Work On with Ben Reeder from 2019-01-22T21:18

Ben Reeder has the successful author mindset down pat because even with some ups and downs on his journey, but he's still dedicated to his writing... and to his readers. In this episode he ...

ALAB 040: Become a Six-Figure Author Using FB Ads with Bobby Kim (Part 2) from 2018-12-11T11:00

Bobby Kim became a 6-figure indie author before he turned 21 by writing good books and using FB ads. Welcome to Part 2 of his interview where he shares how other authors can achieve the sam...

ALAB 039: Become a Six-Figure Author Using FB Ads with Bobby Kim (Part 1) from 2018-12-04T17:53

Bobby Kim became a 6-figure indie author before he turned 21 by writing good books and using FB ads. Now he helps other authors achieve the same success with the Indie Author Academy.

ALAB 038: Making Time to Write with Ella Barnard from 2018-11-20T11:00

If you're stressing about getting your words down in the next couple weeks, then you'll want to listen to these Five Tools for Making Time to Write.

Make the most of these fin...

ALAB 037: Marketing to Your Newsletter Subscribers with Kara Lockharte from 2018-11-14T03:19

Kara Lockharte stumbled into success with the willingness to say "Yes," and keep learning and improving. In this episode, she shares what has worked for her.

Here are just a f...

ALAB 036: Tools to Win NaNoWriMo with Ella Barnard from 2018-11-06T11:00

For NaNoWriMo... We’re not just going to throw you in the deep end and watch you flail around trying to write as fast as you can. Successful indie authors have an author toolbox full of goo...

ALAB 035: Building Your Author Website with Stacy Sowers from 2018-10-30T15:33

Stacy Sowers is an indie author with twenty years experience in web development. She's an expert in the tech around building your author business and she generously shares her knowledge. Listen

ALAB 034: Using Pinterest to Connect with Readers with Coralee June from 2018-10-24T05:05

Coralee June connects with her readers in uncommon, yet effective ways, and she shares exactly how you can do it too.

Here are just a few of the things we touched on:

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ALAB 033: Your Fans as Partners in Your Writing Process with C. Steven Manley from 2018-10-16T21:15

Chuck is a southern gentleman and a storyteller. In his interview he shares how he matches his passion for writing with the expectations of his fans and turns it into a profession.

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ALAB 032: Indie Authors Share Their Stories: Moderated by Ella Barnard from 2018-10-11T10:00

t was part of the Arts & Culture series held at The Vault Theater in downtown Hillsboro and was hosted by BagnBaggage productions. The authors on the panel were Catherine Fredricks...

ALAB 031: Starting as a Ghostwriter with B.C. Palmer from 2018-10-09T18:44

B.C. Palmer started his writing career as a ghostwriter. After a couple years he took what he had learned and decided to write as himself. In this episode, he shares that journey.

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ALAB 030: Complex Plots & How to Write Them with Richard Fox from 2018-10-02T10:00

Bestselling indie author Richard Fox shares the strategies he uses to keep his stories from being boring, make his character real, and keep it all straight while he's writing.

ALAB 029: Building Tension in Your Story with Heather Myers from 2018-09-26T01:42

Heather Myers is owner of the The Plot Genie. She is brilliant with plotting books that make readers want to keep turning the page. She shares her secrets in this interview.

ALAB 028: Co-Writing Books for Success with Laura Greenwood from 2018-09-10T10:00

Laura Greenwood is a writing superstar. She has experience as both a co-author and as a solo indie author, plus she regularly works on multiple books at the same time. She shares how she do...

ALAB 027: Getting Paid to Be Creative with Scott Moon from 2018-09-04T10:00

Scott Moon is a master of developing a successful author mindset and matching it with powerful action steps.

Here are just a few of the things we touched on:

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ALAB 026: Writing & Marketing with Excellence with Angela Ackerman from 2018-08-28T10:00

Angela is brilliant at supporting other authors in improving their writing craft. She writes and markets with excellence and integrity. In this episode shares how she does both.

ALAB 025: From Screenwriter to Indie Author with Ines Johnson from 2018-08-21T10:00

Ines worked as a screenwriter until she realized she could get the stories out faster as an indie author. In this episode, she shares her storytelling & marketing expertise.

ALAB 024: Rounding Out Your Story with Marie Robinson from 2018-08-14T17:39

Marie is an editor turned author who used to work as an agent at a prestigious agency, and now she's sharing all the goodies with you.

Here are just a few of the things we tou...

ALAB 023: Re-Releasing Your Books; Why & How with Danielle Annett from 2018-08-07T10:00

Danielle is a powerhouse. She talks about re-releasing your books PLUS book covers, Facebook Ads, making time to write, blog tours, and lots more...

She also talks about the b...

ALAB 022: Getting a Powerful Marketing Mindset with Sandra Elaine Scott from 2018-07-31T10:00

Sandra's background in fundraising for non-profits gives her a unique mindset around being an author and marketing her books.

According to the Amazon algorithms, you might not...

ALAB 021: How to Really Make It as an Indie Author with Chris Fox from 2018-07-24T10:00

Chris Fox is one of the go-to experts of indie publishing, and it's because he's smart, generous, and tells you exactly how to follow his path to success.

Y...

ALAB 020: How to Market Your Books Successfully with Michelle Fox from 2018-07-17T10:00

Michelle has been around the block as an Indie Author, and she shares what works. (You'll want to stay 'til the end. The last 10 minutes are golden.)

Here are just a few of th...

ALAB 019: Adapting Your Writing Process with Julia Clarke from 2018-07-10T10:00

Julia is a soft-spoken go-getter. She is brilliant, but modest. She won't tell you what to do, but she absolutely leads by example. She shares her experiences in this episode.

ALAB 018: Facebook & Amazon Ads for Indie Authors with JR Castle from 2018-07-03T10:00

JR Castle has been in marketing for over a decade, and when she turned her expertise to writing and marketing her own indie books, her sales skyrocketed. In this episode she walks us throug...

ALAB 017: Building Tension in Your Stories with Rebecca York from 2018-06-26T20:26

Rebecca has written over 150 stories, and knows the art of writing a good book. In this episode, she shares how she does it.

Here are just a few of the things we touched on: Listen

ALAB 016: Why You HAVE to Publish Your Stories with Jonathan Brazee from 2018-06-19T19:29

If Jonathan's stories don't motivate you to keep completing and publishing your books, I don't know what will. 

Here are just a few of the things we touched on:

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ALAB 015: Build Your Social Media Presence Organically with KT Strange from 2018-06-12T08:00

KT recently went from "good" to "HOLY WOW" in her indie book career, and she shares with us how she did it.

We also have a ton of fun chatting about living the b...

ALAB 014: A Creative Way to Focus on Your Writing with Rebecca Rivard from 2018-06-05T08:00

A self-proclaimed pantser, Rebecca shares where she gets her inspiration, her revising process, and how she became a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Here are just a few of the things w...

ALAB 013: Becoming a Professional Author with Craig Martelle (of 20booksto50k) from 2018-05-29T08:00

Craig admins the 20booksto50k FB group, organizes live events for indie authors, and co-authors books with Michael Anderle.

This episode is jam-packed with information that wi...

ALAB 012: From Hobbyist to Professional with Rick Partlow from 2018-05-22T08:00

Rick shares what a professional author looks like, even if you're still working your day job.

There’s more that goes into being a successful indie author than just writing goo...

ALAB 011: Collaborating with Fellow Authors with Josh Hayes from 2018-05-15T08:00

Six months ago, Josh's royalties could buy him a cup of coffee. Now, he's a couple steps away from writing full time.

In this episode, Josh Hayes gives us the details on findi...

ALAB 010: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Around Writing & Marketing with Tam Luc from 2018-05-08T08:00

In this episode, Tam Luc and I visit about the mindset that stops women… and how you can transform that mindset, take action, and become a bestselling author.

Here are just a ...

ALAB 009: Building Your Author Brand with Shannon Mayer from 2018-05-01T08:00

Shannon Mayer knows that being a successful indie author is more than just writing good stories... it's being savvy in your author business.

Shannon shares the writing, market...

ALAB 008: Finding Your Writing Voice with Jonathan Yanez from 2018-04-24T08:00

When Jonathan made a commitment to become a successful author, he wasn't going to let anything stop him. That initial decision informed the choices he has made along his journey, and he sha...

ALAB 007: GDPR - What is it? How Does it Affect You? from 2018-04-20T10:00

What is the GDPR? General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is the new set of guidelines that dictate how individuals and companies may acquire, utilize, store, and delete the personal dat...

ALAB 006: Starting Your Writing Career Later in Life & How to Cast a Spell of Enchantment for Your Readers with Debbie Herbert from 2018-04-17T08:00

I love meeting women who start creating their dream later in life because it gives me hope for myself -- Debbie is one of these amazing women. Debbie has this gentle & incredibly inform...

ALAB 005: How to Build a Community, and Sell to Them, without Feeling Gross with Russell Nohelty from 2018-04-11T07:00

Chatting with Russell was like eating beets –- you might not like them, but you can’t deny they're good for you! Fortunately, I love beets, and I LOVED chatting with Russell. He is a market...

ALAB 004: From Comic Books, to Military, to Space Opera -- The Journey to Self-Published Author with Drew Avera from 2018-04-02T23:42

Drew Avera has a quiet, dry humor... And EXCELLENT advice for indie authors. We talk about the hand of coincidence and “It just so happened… ” in growing your author career, plus how you ca...

ALAB 003: Creating a Whimsical World of Inspiring Children’s Books with Sheri Fink from 2018-04-02T23:36

Sheri shares (hehe) how she went from corporate life to starting a whimsical world of inspiring children’s books, plus how her first children’s book ended up as #1 on Amazon for 60 weeks! Listen

ALAB 002: How to Make Over $1,300 in Preorder Sales on a Debut Novel with J.E. Schmidt from 2018-04-02T23:22

Jess Schmidt shares the marketing steps she took to launch her debut novel with over $1,300 in preorder sales, including how she built her email list to over 12,000 subscribers BEFORE she p...

ALAB 001: Welcome, Introduction, What to Expect from 2018-04-02T22:56

Welcome to the Author Like a Boss Podcast first episode! In this episode you'll get introduced to your host Ella Barnard and find out what this show is going to be about.