Indie Author Magazine Featuring Jonathan Yanez: Indie Author Magazine, #35

By Chelle Honiker and Alice Briggs

Indie Author Magazine: Featuring Jonathan Yañez

★ Welcome to the 35th issue of Indie Author Magazine, where we illuminate the paths to success for independent authors. This issue is brimming with expert advice, innovative strategies, and the latest trends to empower your writing and publishing journey. ★

Inside, you'll find:
✓ ALLi Exclusive: Dive deep into the mechanics of a successful book launch, with strategic insights from industry experts.
✓ Unlocking the Power of Podcast Appearances for Authors by Wendy Van Camp
✓ Dear Indie Annie: Tackles the challenge of genre-hopping and how to manage creative urges with strategic career planning.
✓ Unleash Your Creative Juices: The Science Behind Brain.FM for Authors by Chelle Honiker
✓ Revitalizing Your Backlist: Michael La Ronn offers ten essential tips for breathing new life into your previous works.

Special Features:
-Jonathan Yañez shares his bold journey from indie publishing to filmmaking, revealing how embracing the unknown can lead to extraordinary achievements.
-Plus, don't miss our detailed explorations of Kickstarter's role in 2024, practical countdown checklists for your next book launch, and the transformative potential of virtual launch parties.

March with us into a world of endless possibilities, where each page turned is a step forward on your indie author journey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chelle Honiker
• Release date: Feb 26, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224316168

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Indie Author Magazine Featuring Jonathan Yanez

INDIE AUTHOR MAGAZINE FEATURING JONATHAN YANEZ

Revitalizing Your Backlist, Genre Hopping, and Launch Strategies for 2024

CHELLE HONIKER

ALICE BRIGGS

Athenia Creative Services, LLC

Indie Author Magazine

Chelle Honiker and Alice Briggs

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Contents

In This Month’s Issue

Ad

Business, Finance & Strategy

Unlocking the Power of Podcast Appearances for Authors

Solari Says…

Beware the Launch Trough

Ad: Alliance of Independent Authors

Typewriter Tales

Editor’s Letter: Strong Beginnings

Nicole Schroeder, Editor In Chief

From the Stacks

This Month’s Book, Tool, and Podcast Picks

Insider Insights

Martelle’s Motivation

Be Your Own Hero

ALLi Exclusive: Go for Launch

Prosperity: A Money Mindset Reset

Corner the Market: Corner the Market: The Minuscule Tool that Can Transform Your Facebook Ad Campaigns

Health, Wellness, and Mindset

Unleash Your Creative Juices: The Science Behind Brain.FM for Authors

On The Cover

Traveling through the Fog

Jonathan Yañez on Writing into the Dark and Taking the Next Step

Ask Indie Annie

Searching for Serials: Serial Story Recomendations?

Marketing

Everything You Need to Know about Running a Virtual Launch Party

Devil in the Details

Nothing ‘Lucky’ about It

Does Your Story’s Main Character Have Enough Agency?

10 Tips

10 Tips for: Revitalizing Your Backlist

Ad: Indie Author Tools

Production & Workflow

IAM’s Customizable Countdown Checklist for a Successful Book Launch

Technology

Exploring Kickstarter in 2024

A Fresh Look at Innovations and Crowdfunding Strategies for Authors

Afterword

In This Month’s Issue

Indie Author Magazine: Featuring Jonathan Yañez

★ Welcome to the 35th issue of Indie Author Magazine, where we illuminate the paths to success for independent authors. This issue is brimming with expert advice, innovative strategies, and the latest trends to empower your writing and publishing journey. ★

Inside, you’ll find:

✓ ALLi Exclusive: Dive deep into the mechanics of a successful book launch, with strategic insights from industry experts.

✓ Unlocking the Power of Podcast Appearances for Authors by Wendy Van Camp

✓ Dear Indie Annie: Tackles the challenge of genre-hopping and how to manage creative urges with strategic career planning.

✓ Unleash Your Creative Juices: The Science Behind Brain.FM for Authors by Chelle Honiker

✓ Revitalizing Your Backlist: Michael La Ronn offers ten essential tips for breathing new life into your previous works.

Special Features:

-Jonathan Yañez shares his bold journey from indie publishing to filmmaking, revealing how embracing the unknown can lead to extraordinary achievements.

-Plus, don’t miss our detailed explorations of Kickstarter’s role in 2024, practical countdown checklists for your next book launch, and the transformative potential of virtual launch parties.

March with us into a world of endless possibilities, where each page turned is a step forward on your indie author journey.

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Business, Finance & Strategy

Tailored for authors who want to excel in the business side of writing, this section will provide valuable insights into managing strategic decisions, as well as the the financial and contractual aspects of your writing career.

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Unlocking the Power of Podcast Appearances for Authors

Wendy Van Camp

I did not go out to find podcasts as an author. Strangely enough, podcasts found me. 

During the early months of the 2020 pandemic, I was facing the loss of many in-person appearances and book fairs. Out of the blue, some of my writer friends invited me to join their podcast since they knew I had panel-speaking experience. I did not know what Zoom was. I didn’t own a webcam. It is a wonder I got into the recording with my antique laptop. But my friends gave many helpful suggestions along the way about etiquette, equipment, and networking. 

Years later, I have a small podcast studio set up in my home office with a 4K webcam, physical backdrop, and additional lighting. It gets plenty of use.

Why is it important for authors to podcast? Just as with in-person appearances, podcasts allow you direct access to diverse audiences. They can enhance your credibility and establish you as an authority in your genre. Podcast episodes remain accessible online, providing a lasting platform for potential listeners to discover your work long after the initial broadcast.

Identify Your Target Podcasts

Podcasts come in all shapes and sizes. More