Episodes

  • The Curse Of Too Many Ideas: How To Focus & Finish Your First Book

    The Curse Of Too Many Ideas: How To Focus & Finish Your First Book
    Nov 21 2024
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    Having too many ideas can overwhelm aspiring authors and prevent them from completing their first book. The key to overcoming this challenge lies in learning how to focus on one idea and committing to it. This article provides actionable strategies to help first-time authors streamline their thoughts and stay on track.
    1. Clarify Your Core Idea: Choose the idea that excites you most and aligns with your audience's needs.
    2. Set Realistic Goals: Break the writing process into smaller, manageable tasks with achievable milestones.
    3. Minimize Distractions: Create a dedicated, quiet workspace to maintain focus during writing sessions.
    4. Use an Outline: Develop a structured roadmap for your book to stay organized and avoid losing direction.
    5. Commit to Consistency: Write regularly by scheduling specific time blocks and sticking to your routine.
    By applying these strategies, aspiring authors can overcome the paralysis of too many ideas and complete their first manuscript, bringing their story to life.

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    22 mins
  • Why Being An Author Is Not The Same As Running A Business

    Why Being An Author Is Not The Same As Running A Business
    Oct 29 2024
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    Hi, I’m Audrey Bell-Kearney, an entrepreneur with 27 years of experience in creating and building innovative projects. I co-authored my first book in 1998 and invented the first plus-size fashion dolls, which laid the foundation for my journey. Now, I’m venturing into fiction with The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins, an epic fantasy about inspiring humanity to save itself and protect The New Earth. I'm also turning the book into a film. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-lyran-legacy-the-starseed-chronicles-begins/x/38126871#/

    This project means a lot to me because it's more than just a story—it's a message of hope and awakening in a world on the brink of self-destruction. Your contribution will help bring this powerful narrative to the big screen, with a vision of creating not only a film but a movement and a community. If you would like to read the story first you can purchase the book. https://amzn.to/3UkWdiU

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    25 mins
  • Stop Playing Small With Your Book

    Stop Playing Small With Your Book
    Oct 23 2024
    Click Here To Signup For The Free Industry Newsletter-The article guides aspiring authors on how to transform their books into powerful brands. It emphasizes the importance of thinking big, not limiting the audience to just friends and family, and building a community around their work. Authors are encouraged to use technology, like AI, to streamline the writing process, enhance creativity, and reach larger audiences. Resilience is key to overcoming challenges in the creative journey, and the article concludes with a call to action for authors to seize the moment and build a lasting legacy with their books.

    I'm turning The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins into a film. To learn more about the film and how to become a part of it CLICK HERE

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    26 mins
  • Creating Trivia Cards For My Book

    Creating Trivia Cards For My Book
    Oct 17 2024
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    Audrey Bell-Kearney’s transition into fiction writing brings a creative twist with her latest book, The Lyran Legacy: The Starseed Chronicles Begins. To engage readers in a unique way, Audrey has developed trivia cards based on the storyline, inviting readers to dive deeper into the world of starseeds. These cards create an interactive reading experience, challenging fans to uncover details within the book and sparking even greater engagement with her narrative. It's an innovative approach that blends storytelling with playful discovery, enhancing the connection between readers and her work.

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    20 mins
  • How To Use Custom GPTs To Market Your Book

    How To Use Custom GPTs To Market Your Book
    Sep 25 2024
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    To streamline my promotional efforts, I used ChatGPT to create a custom AI designed to pitch both me and my book to the right podcasters. I provided it with key information: my name, a short bio, the title and description of my book, the genre, my email, and my interview availability. From there, I tasked the AI with reaching out to 25 podcast hosts who focus on entrepreneurship and self-publishing, with the goal of landing interviews and expanding my book's reach.

    What’s great about this approach is that the AI takes care of the time-consuming tasks—writing personalized pitches and sending them out. I no longer have to spend hours researching potential podcasts or drafting individual emails. The AI manages all of that for me.


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    21 mins
  • Author of In The Midst Of A Diagnosis: Dr. Kristle Shanell

    Author of In The Midst Of A Diagnosis: Dr. Kristle Shanell
    Sep 18 2024
    www.TheBookPreneur.com -Dr. Kristle Shanell, originally from Eutawville, South Carolina, is a devoted mother to her 16-year-old son, Elijah, who has been her greatest source of inspiration through life's challenges. From a young age, she has been singing, nurtured by her upbringing in the church, where she discovered her passion for using the gift God blessed her with to sing Gospel music. Her mission is to share her voice with the world while spreading praise.Dr. Kristle Shanell is a multi-talented individual, serving as a Singer, Songwriter, and the host of "The Kristle Shanell Show" on radio and TV. She is also an experienced Event Host, Mentor, and Speaker, specializing in motivational, empowerment, and inspirational talks. Additionally, she is a passionate advocate for causes such as HIV & AIDS awareness, STD prevention, addiction recovery, mental health, and gun violence. Her skills also extend to event planning and coordination, where she continues to make an impact in various fields.










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    41 mins
  • Why I Published On Amazon First

    Why I Published On Amazon First
    Sep 10 2024
    Subscribe To The BookPreneur To Learn How To Turn Pages Into Profits. In this episode I explain why Amazon is my first choice for self-publishing. With its global reach, ease of use, competitive royalties, and print-on-demand service, it’s the perfect platform for me. I’ve been publishing on Amazon for years and, although I briefly tried another platform, I always came back to Amazon because of its convenience and the control it gives me over my work. I recommend Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) to any author looking to reach a worldwide audience and manage their publishing process easily. That being said, I will be looking at other platforms to widen my distribution of the book.

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    14 mins
  • I Just Completed My First Fiction Book Created With AI

    I Just Completed My First Fiction Book Created With AI
    Sep 8 2024
    The BookPreneur I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just completed my first book, *The Lyran Legacy*, created with the help of AI. The journey of developing this book has been an incredible experience, and I’m overjoyed with the final result. What excites me most is the prospect of continuing this creative process to produce more books in my series.

    Although I didn’t physically write every word, I crafted the initial prompt that shaped the narrative, and then I fine-tuned the book afterward to ensure it reflected my vision. Utilizing AI in this way has been a game-changer for me, allowing me to tap into a deeper level of creativity than ever before. It feels like having a co-creator that helps bring my ideas to life, while still giving me full control over the final product.

    AI has opened up new possibilities in my storytelling, providing a powerful tool for generating unique and imaginative content. As I look ahead to future projects, I’m eager to explore even more ways that this technology can enhance my work, unleashing even greater creative potential.

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    15 mins