In this episode, Narelle Todd and NYT Bestselling author, S.E. Smith, discuss the most common self-sabotage habits that hold authors back from reaching their full potential. Learn how to identify and overcome these pitfalls to boost your productivity, enhance your writing, and successfully market your books.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• The importance of showing rather than telling in writing and how to master it.
• Why over-editing can be detrimental and how to avoid falling into the perfection trap.
• The impact of information overload and how to effectively implement what you learn.
• Strategies for overcoming the fear of success and criticism.
• Practical tips for making progress in your writing and marketing efforts.

Are you struggling with self-sabotage habits in your writing journey? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below!

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Narelle Todd and NYT Bestselling author S.E. Smith share their experience of using AI and automation for self-published authors. Discover how these tools can streamline your admin tasks, enhance your writing, and supercharge your book marketing efforts without increasing your workload.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• The evolving role of AI in book marketing and writing.
• How AI can improve your writing quality and editing process.
• Using automation to manage social media, email marketing, and other admin tasks efficiently.
• Ethical considerations and best practices when integrating AI into your author business.
• Real-life examples of AI tools like ChatGPT, Zapier, and Microsoft AI in action.

Have you tried using AI or automation in your writing or book marketing? Share your experiences and favorite tools in the comments below!

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Susan (S.E. Smith) recently dove into her first Kickstarter. In this episode, Susan and Narelle Todd discuss what they found out along the way and how to tailor the world of Kickstarter campaigns for self-published wide authors. 🌟✨

Discover how to harness the power of Kickstarter to boost your book sales, engage with readers, and create unique rewards that resonate with your audience… without losing your sanity!

🚀 Key Highlights:

1. Kickstarter Journey: Susan shares her first experience launching a Kickstarter campaign and the learning curve involved.
2. Timings & Planning: Narelle discusses the importance of realistic timings and planning for a successful campaign.
3. Creating Rewards: Insights into designing compelling rewards and tiers that appeal to backers.
4. Managing Fear: Overcoming the fear of failure and the importance of a positive mindset.
5. Organization Tips: Essential tips for keeping your campaign organized and stress-free.
6. Engaging with Artists: Finding the right artists and collaborators to bring your book world to life.

Visit Susan's Kickstarter below to see the amazing rewards and campaign.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sesmithfl/more-than-human-more-than-just-another-shifter-romance

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