Expert Interviews

Lifelong Learning for Authors

Lifelong Learning for Authors | Writing with Purpose: How Passion and Mission Shape Your Book

Unlock the power of Lifelong Learning for Authors to fuel creativity, build authority, and write with purpose. Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform In this episode of Author Nation, host Melody Ann sits down with Kami Wanous, The Freedom Scholar, to discuss lifelong learning for authors. They explore how continuous growth, passion, and mission fuel …

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Using Your Vibe to Connect With Readers

Using Your Vibe to Connect With Readers | How Authors Can Influence Readers

Unlock the secrets to Kindness Driven Success for Authors by harnessing emotional intelligence and mastering the art of coping with criticism in your writing journey! Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Join host Melody Ann as she welcomes Dr. Jason Del Gandio to explore the power of vibes in communication and writing. Discover how using …

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The Publishing Industry Meets AI

The Publishing Industry Meets AI | A New Era of Creativity

Discover how the publishing industry meets AI and use AI to elevate your nonfiction writing journey and unlock new creative possibilities! Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform Listen along and see what happens when the publishing industry meets AI! Join host Melody Ann as she jumps into the controversial yet transformative topic of artificial intelligence …

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Healing through Storytelling and Podcasting

Healing through Storytelling and Podcasting | Turning trauma into a true crime podcast

Explore Healing through Storytelling and Podcasting, uncovering how sharing personal stories can transform trauma into powerful narratives that resonate with audiences. Join us to explore how sharing personal trauma can lead to healing through storytelling and podcasting. Guest Lenore Rattray, a survivor of a violent crime, discusses her podcast Stand Up 8, where she retells …

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Crafting Your Ideal Writing Routine

Crafting Your Ideal Writing Routine | Internal Motivators for Authors

Discover how to build a seamless writing routine and overcome barriers with actionable strategies for integrating habits into your daily life. In this episode of Author Nation Interviews, Melody Ann talks with Ronnie Loaiza, a master certified personal life coach and habits expert, about creating an ideal writing routine. Ronnie shares her unique approach to …

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Using Timeless Tales to Tell Your Story

Using Timeless Tales to Tell Your Story

Unveil the fairy tale within your life story by transforming real events into compelling narratives using timeless tales and mythic structures. Use timeless tales to tell your story. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of integrating timeless tales and mythic structures into your nonfiction writing. Whether you’re crafting a memoir or enhancing …

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Bridging the PR tools gap

Part Five: Bridging the PR Tools Gap | Unlocking Author PR

This is part five of a five-part series where we’re diving into the world of public relations (PR) for authors. In this part, Lilian shares two common misconceptions and debunks them. NOTE: These blog posts are from an interview I did with Lilian Sue from In Retrospect Writing Services. Although we did one interview, it …

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Managing your author reputation online

Part Four: Unlocking Author PR | Managing Your Author Reputation Online

This is part four of a five-part series where we’re diving into the world of public relations (PR) for authors. In this part, Lilian shares two common misconceptions and debunks them including managing your author reputation online. NOTE: These blog posts are from an interview I did with Lilian Sue from In Retrospect Writing Services. …

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Common PR misconceptions for authors

Part Three: Unlocking Author PR | Common PR misconceptions for authors

PR can be a game-changer, but many misconceptions about it can lead authors down unproductive paths. Let’s unravel two of these myths with stories and insights to help you navigate your PR journey effectively. Common PR misconceptions for authors This is part three of a five-part series where we’re diving into the world of public …

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Building Strong Author Mindsets

Part 1: Building Strong Author Mindsets

Hey, Author Nation! I’ve been in the publishing world for quite a while now, and let me tell you, things have changed drastically over the years. Today, authors have a lot more agency in the world of publishing, but it’s also like navigating a wild ocean with its fair share of storms and pirates. Authors …

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