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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
Episode 91
Sunday, October 20, 2024 • Duration 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.
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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:
Behind the Scenes of 'Between: A Gothic Novella'
Episode 89
Sunday, September 22, 2024 • Duration 48:45
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I share a personal update on what actions I’m taking to align myself with being a healthy author, and I reflect on how I came to write my gothic novella, Between. I also read an excerpt from Between and challenge you to trust that your words have purpose and your stories have a place in the world.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· 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. https://payhip.com/b/mckaF
· Join me in Renee Rose’s Write to Riches 8 Week Course here. (Please note that since recording I have become an affiliate and do receive a small commission if you enrol through my link.)
· Join The Money Magic Membership and get 1 month FREE when you use this and the coupon code . (Please note: A do receive a small commission if you decide to continue with the membership)
Your Author Self Warrant of Fitness
Episode 88
Sunday, September 8, 2024 • Duration 38:22
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
Are you roadworthy as an author? Are you set up to go the distance with your author career?
In this week’s solo episode, I reflect on changes I need to make in all areas of my life to set myself up for a sustainable, joyful author career. I share the questions I’ve been asking myself around procrastination, my health, and emotional and mental baggage, and I discuss how some small everyday stressors might be sabotaging your success.
If you’re ready to take inventory of where you’re at and where you might be holding yourself back on your author journey, then this is the episode for you. My hope is it inspires you to take action on the small, but important, things you’ve been avoiding, let go of the things you no longer need, and plan for a future of joy and ease.
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.
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss how I use Writer’s Notebooks to collect inspiration and pay attention to the stories all around us. In the intro I share a brief personal update about my writing plans for the next sixteen months.
· Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com/
· Steff Green’s Website (includes links to the Writing Your Skeleton Draft course): https://www.rageagainstthemanuscript.com/home
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.
Marketing with Testimonials & Romanticising Your Writing Life with Lyda McLallen
Episode 86
Sunday, August 11, 2024 • Duration 52:48
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview marketing and PR specialist, and the owner of Talk Plus Tell, Lyda McLallen. Some topics we discuss include:
· Lyda’s number one strategy for increasing book sales.
· Why saying “Buy my book” might be costing you sales.
· Lyda’s advice for sourcing testimonials for your books.
· Why you don’t need the label of “bestselling author” to be a bestselling author.
· How to, and why you should, romanticise your writing life!
If you’re looking at selling more books while enjoying the process, then this episode will share the practical steps and mindset shifts needed to do both.
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.
A Permission Slip to Write
Episode 85
Sunday, July 28, 2024 • Duration 48:05
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s solo episode, I chat about why many of us avoid writing or look for permission to write. I also share tips around how we can move forward and write anyway.
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.
Book Marketing with Heidi McIntyre
Episode 84
Sunday, July 14, 2024 • Duration 49:39
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview author and Book Marketing Coach, Heidi McIntyre about her debut novel Sea Magic and tips and tricks for marketing your book. Some topics we discuss include:
· How marketing produce helped Heidi start her writing career.
· How to balance writing with marketing.
· Seven common mistakes authors make when launching a book.
· How to narrow down your target audience and get clear on your ideal customer avatar.
· The mindset shift you need to make when starting an author career.
· Why Heidi opted for Indie Publishing over Traditional Publishing.
· The benefits to starting &/or being a part of an author support group.
If you’re looking at upping your marketing game, this episode will get you inspired with how to start!
In this week’s solo episode, I ask you to question what type of boss you are when running your author business. Are you a good boss, or are you a bad boss self-sabotaging your author success? The answer might surprise you!
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.
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Writing Lessons From A Centenarian with Babette Hughes
Episode 82
Sunday, June 16, 2024 • Duration 43:01
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!
In this week’s episode I interview author and centenarian, Babette Hughes, about writing later in life, and her new book, Lessons in Evil.
We also discuss:
· Why Babette waited until her eighties to become a published author.
· Why we should rewrite the narrative around aging.
· How Babette came to write Lessons in Evil.
· Why it’s so important to tap into your emotions and unconscious when writing.
· How a traumatic childhood influenced Babette’s stories.
· The role gratitude can plan in your writing career and in banishing imposter syndrome.
· Why “lucky” people aren’t all that lucky!
If you’ve ever used the excuse that you’re too old to go after your dreams, or have wondered what’s the secret to living a happy life, then this is the episode for you!
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.
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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.
Listen to Alchemy for Authors Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose here.
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.
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 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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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.
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.
