Do I Need a Publisher’s Imprint for my Self-Publishing Company?

Your Authorpreneur Mindset

As an indie author, you are also an entrepreneur. If you haven’t been in business before, you need a different mindset to be successful. In this episode, I talk about the Authorpreneur Mindset, which ones you need to look at and some ideas on how to change them. Learn more about Book Doula Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/book-coaching/] and getting help writing your book. Book: Tapping into Wealth by Margaret M. Lynch Dana Phillips’ Human Design Hive Podcast is a great resource to learn more about Human Design. You find links to her podcast, more information, and obtain your free chart [ https://HumanDesignHive.com ] at https://HumanDesignHive.com Take the Clifton Strengths Test [https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253868/popular-cliftonstrengths-assessment-products.aspx] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/podcast] Learn more about Micro Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/micro/] To get more in-depth assistance with your author business, my Author Business Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/abc/] may be for you. Get your free Indie Business Checklist [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/bizchecklist/] Check out my fantasy books [https://toramoon.com] Learn more about, and purchase the book: Business and Accounting for Authors [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/] Support the show, buy me a coffee! [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Connect with me! LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tora-moon-author-bizguide]: tora-moon-author-bizguide Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/indieauthorbizguide]: indieauthorbizguide Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/toramoonindiebiz]: @toramoonindiebiz Music, Inspiring Sunny Day, used on the show is licensed from Nazar Rybak via MelodyLoops.com

Using Online Entrepreneur Principles in Your Author Business

As an indie author, you are also an entrepreneur. You are an authorpreneur! Learning the principles and practices common to online entrepreneurs can help your author business to succeed. In this episode, I talk about several of these principles you can apply to your author business. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/podcast] Learn more about Micro Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/micro/] To get more in-depth assistance with your author business, my Author Business Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/abc/] may be for you. Get your free Indie Business Checklist [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/bizchecklist/] Check out my fantasy books [https://toramoon.com] Learn more about, and purchase the book: Business and Accounting for Authors [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/] Support the show, buy me a coffee! [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Connect with me! LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tora-moon-author-bizguide]: tora-moon-author-bizguide Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/indieauthorbizguide]: indieauthorbizguide Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/toramoonindiebiz]: @toramoonindiebiz Music, Inspiring Sunny Day, used on the show is licensed from Nazar Rybak via MelodyLoops.com

Do I Need a Publisher’s Imprint for my Self-Publishing Company?

I recently heard an indie author ask about publishing imprints, and if they needed one for their self-publishing. The easy answer is yes. The more involved answer is what you use and how many you have depends on what you write. In this episode, I explain what an imprint is and why you should have one. Your imprint is part of your branding. I include some discussion on your author brand and identity. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/podcast] Learn more about Micro Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/micro/] To get more in-depth assistance with your author business, my Author Business Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/abc/] may be for you. Get your free Indie Business Checklist [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/bizchecklist/] Check out my fantasy books [https://toramoon.com] Learn more about, and purchase the book: Business and Accounting for Authors [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/] Support the show, buy me a coffee! [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Connect with me! LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tora-moon-author-bizguide]: tora-moon-author-bizguide Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/indieauthorbizguide]: indieauthorbizguide Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/toramoonindiebiz]: @toramoonindiebiz Music, Inspiring Sunny Day, used on the show is licensed from Nazar Rybak via MelodyLoops.com

Using Your Intellectual Property (IP) to its Fullest

Episode 17 As a writer, your creative output is valuable! Your intellectual property (or IP) can be a source for multiple streams of revenue. You need to protect and control your IP. Are you protecting yours? Discover ways you can in this episode. Download your free IP Asset Inventory Excel worksheet template [Https://indieauthorbizguide.com/IPINV]. Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/podcast] Learn more about Micro Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/micro/] To get more in-depth assistance with your author business, my Author Business Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/abc/] may be for you. Get your free Indie Business Checklist [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/bizchecklist/] Check out my fantasy books [https://toramoon.com] Learn more about, and purchase the book: Business and Accounting for Authors [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/] Support the show, buy me a coffee! [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Connect with me! LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tora-moon-author-bizguide]: tora-moon-author-bizguide Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/indieauthorbizguide]: indieauthorbizguide Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/toramoonindiebiz]: @toramoonindiebiz Music, Inspiring Sunny Day, used on the show is licensed from Nazar Rybak via MelodyLoops.com

Wide vs Select—Which Should You Choose?

Episode 16 In this episode, I explore the choice for your ebooks between going wide and enrolling in Kindle Select (aka Kindle Unlimited). There are pros and cons for each decision. The one you ultimately decide to do needs to be the best for you, your books, and your business goals. 0:00 This week’s episode 0:53 Welcome to the Podcast 1:56 What do Wide and Select mean? 4:27 Why Select - the Pros 8:02 Select Cons 13:10 Wide Cons 18:32 Wide Pros 21:47 Which should you choose? Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Additional show notes and transcripts are on my website: IndieAuthorBizGuide.com/podcast [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/podcast] Learn more about Micro Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/micro/] To get more in-depth assistance with your author business, my Author Business Coaching [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/abc/] may be for you. Get your free Indie Business Checklist [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/bizchecklist/] Check out my fantasy books [https://toramoon.com] Learn more about, and purchase the book: Business and Accounting for Authors [https://indieauthorbizguide.com/baa/] Support the show, buy me a coffee! [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/IABG] Connect with me! LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tora-moon-author-bizguide]: tora-moon-author-bizguide Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/indieauthorbizguide]: indieauthorbizguide Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/toramoonindiebiz]: @toramoonindiebiz Music, Inspiring Sunny Day, used on the show is licensed from Nazar Rybak via MelodyLoops.com