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If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place.
Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Buer as she explores best practices for supercharging writing lives and author careers. With an emphasis on manifestation and mindset, you’ll learn actionable steps to overcome writer’s block and imposter syndrome, get your butt in the chair and your stories written, while setting aside your ‘starving artist’ mentality, and so much more!
Listen as Jo shares her own successes and failures, and enjoy interviews from real authors who are on the journey of creating lives they love around their writing.
If you’ve ever dreamt of a prolific, wealthy, happy or healthy author career, then this podcast is for you.
Subscribe today and start your journey of supercharging and transforming your writing life with Alchemy for Authors.
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Pivoting & Sustainability in Your Author Career with Troy Lambert
Épisode 91
dimanche 20 octobre 2024 • Durée 52:34
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and Plot Dude, Troy Lambert. Troy shares his own recent experiences with pivoting and gives advice on how to utilise pivoting to create a sustainable author career. Some of the other topics we discuss include:
· Why writing is the easiest job in the world to quit.
· The importance of work-life balance and rest for sustainability.
· Why writing for a living is not a job but a lifestyle.
· Why the people you surround yourself with matter.
· Between: A Gothic Novella by Jo Buer. Purchase the eBook direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY to receive 50% off until October 31st 2024. Go to https://payhip.com/b/mckaF
· Rest Easy Resort by Jo Buer. Buy direct from me for a special discounted price at the checkout. Go to https://payhip.com/b/v6Uu (No code is needed – the discounted price will show up automatically when checking out.)
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
In this week’s episode, I chat with bestselling author and book coach, Emma Dhesi. Emma shares with us the 4 Pillars of Author Success: Awareness, Acceptance, Growth, and Fun. We discuss how these pillars can make themselves known in all areas of our writing, publishing, and marketing journeys, and how we can use them to our advantage. We also chat about the power of accountability for getting our books written, why writing messy first drafts are encouraged, why it's important to celebrate your one-star reviews, and the transformative power of writing your first book!
· by Jo Buer. Purchase the eBook direct from me and use the coupon code to receive 50% off until October 31st 2024. Purchase here:
Ghostwriting, Memoirs, & Hybrid Publishing with Amanda Edgar
Épisode 81
dimanche 2 juin 2024 • Durée 53:49
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview award-winning author and CEO of Page and Podium Press, Dr Amanda Nell Edgar. Along with chatting about ghostwriting, writing memoirs, and hybrid publishing, some of the topics we discuss include:
· What exactly are hybrid memoirs.
· The key to knowing whether you’re ready to write a memoir.
· Why the truth can be more important than fact.
· The malleability of memory.
· Different options for publishing your book.
· When self-sabotage is most likely to strike, why it chooses to do so, and what to do about it.
If you’ve ever dreamed about writing a memoir, listen to Amanda share advice and inspiration for getting your book written and published, so you too, can change your life!
Inspired Action, Imposter Syndrome, & Stealing From Real Life with Jo Buer
Épisode 80
dimanche 19 mai 2024 • Durée 01:07:39
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I share an interview I did on the Author Revolution Podcast with Carissa Andrews in December 2023. We discuss a myriad of topics including:
· How taking inspired action has helped my author career and my podcast.
· The benefits of genre hopping.
· Cats!!!
· How to fill the creative well by stealing from real life.
· The role artificial intelligence can play in your writing career.
· Why you should consider attending local author events.
· How the Alchemy for Authors Podcast helps me to grow as a person.
· My experience with imposter syndrome and how I work through it.
The body of this episode was recorded by Carissa Andrews and first appeared on the Author Revolution Podcast, Episode 212: Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone With Jo Buer, and can be listened to here: https://authorrevolution.org/212-2/
Check our Carissa’s courses and memberships here or use my affiliate links below with the coupon code ALCHEMY to save 30% off of the first payment on eligible products, or the full price when you pay in full.
Kickstarter & Starting Over with Martha Carr
Épisode 79
dimanche 5 mai 2024 • Durée 54:20
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview urban fantasy author Martha Carr about Kickstarter and starting over in her author career. Some of the topics we discuss include:
· How Martha went from being a prolific traditionally published author to starting over as an indie author with just one book in her backlist.
· Why Martha chose to go indie rather than traditional publishing this time round.
· Why Martha chose to open a Shopify store with only one book.
· The strategies Martha uses to bring readers to her books and her Kickstarters.
· How to set up your Kickstarter for success, particularly as a beginner.
· Why Martha doesn’t advertise on Amazon.
· Why your greatest assets are the people in your author community.
· The role the Enneagram and Claire Taylor’s books and courses have played in Martha’s pivot.
Whether you’re an author just starting out, or starting over, Martha offers great tips and strategies for boosting your books and setting yourself up for success.
Join Lee Savino and Renee Rose’s Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: and use the coupon code on checkout. (Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself and I may receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. This commission helps support the show.)
Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn
Épisode 78
mardi 23 avril 2024 • Durée 51:24
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Joanna Penn, about her wonderful new book, Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness into Words. Joanna gives advice on how to recognize your Shadow Self and how we can use it to not only become better writers, but also better people. We discuss why AI is no competition for you showing up and being vulnerable on the page, what it's like to be an intuitive discovery writer, and why there's nothing wrong with binge writing. We also discuss the role of synchronicity in writing a book, and why planning your author career is often about lifestyle design.
If you're ready to delve into the dark, confront your shadows, and are willing to use your vulnerability to really connect with your readers, then it’s time to let your dark horse run. Grab a drink, find a comfy chair, sit back and enjoy the show!
In this week’s episode I interview USA Today bestselling author of over 69 romance novels, and Money Magic co-founder, Lee Savino. We chat about all things manifestation and mindset, and her brilliant book, Adventures With The Universe.
Other topics we discuss include:
· How a hypnotherapist helped Lee change her beliefs around making a living as an author.
· Why you should never close a door on your dream.
· Tips for dissolving money and success blocks.
· What a tidy house has to do with manifesting money as an author.
· Why you should use the good china and get yourself a new toothbrush.
· How to attract the right people into your life.
· The biggest mistake you can make as an author.
If you’re ready to include some money magic in your life, and banish the blocks holding you back from having the author career you aspire to, then this is the episode for you! Make sure you check out Lee’s book Adventures With The Universe and the Money Magic Membership in the show notes.
Grab your copy of Adventures With The Universehere.
Join the Money Magic Membership here and enjoy the first month for FREE: https://www.moneymagicmembership.com/a/2147619110/FFtoFakC and use the coupon code on checkout. ( I am a member and an affiliate myself, and will receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. But if you enjoy the membership, consider signing up to become an affiliate too!)
Minisode 4: The Importance of Rest
dimanche 31 mars 2024 • Durée 18:15
Welcome to Minisode 4 of Alchemy for Authors!
In this short episode I share my reflection on my recent bout of burnout and overwhelm, and how rest really can make us more productive and creative.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode here.
Travel Writing, Photography, & Being a Multi-Passionate Creative with Jeremiah Gilbert
Épisode 76
dimanche 24 mars 2024 • Durée 53:32
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I chat with award winning photographer and travel writer, Jeremiah Gilbert. Jeremiah shares tips and advice for writing non-fiction and including photography in your books, as well as creative practices that can help boost your creativity.
Other topics we discuss include:
· The role the pandemic played in Jeremiah writing travel books.
· How Jeremiah navigates writer’s block and imposter syndrome.
· The perks of being a multi-passionate creative.
· The three benefits meditation has on Jeremiah’s writing.
· Jeremiah’s number one tip for travel writing.
If you’re interested in travel writing, including photography in your books, or are a multi-passionate creative, then this episode is going to inspire you to embrace your gifts and share them with the world!
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here:
The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor
Épisode 75
dimanche 10 mars 2024 • Durée 51:35
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I chat with humour and mystery author, Enneagram consultant for creatives and the owner of FFS Media, Claire Taylor. We talk about all things Enneagram, her new book Sustain Your Author Career, and how you can become a liberated writer.
Other topics we discuss include:
· Why it’s so important to align your actions and author career with your core desire.
· The differences between Claire’s two books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career.
· How to build resilience and navigate the constant changes in the author world.
· Why we might mistype ourselves and what we can do about it.
· How knowing your Enneagram Type can help you create an aligned and sustainable author career.
If you’re ready to uplevel your mindset and create for yourself a sustainable author career aligned with who you really are, then the Enneagram might just be the key you’re looking for. Make sure you check out Claire’s new book, Sustain Your Author Career, to learn more!
PS: If you mention you heard about the course through me (Jo Buer or Alchemy for Authors) I get a small commission that helps support the show at no extra cost to you.
If you prefer, you can buy the eBook of Rest Easy Resort direct from me for a special discounted price at the checkout. Go to https://payhip.com/b/v6Uu (No code is needed – the discounted price will show up automatically when checking out.)
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
Get 50% off my paranormal cozy eBook Hades’s Haunt when you buy direct from me and use the coupon code ALCHEMY – https://payhip.com/b/l1mKk (Offer ends May 31st 2024)
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If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
(Please note: I am a member and an affiliate myself and I may receive a small commission if you decide to stay on past the month trial. This commission helps support the show.)
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated.
Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authorshere.
If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store.
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