From beginning to end in the publishing process, being an indie author can often feel overwhelming. But what if the key to success wasn’t working harder or stressing more but instead cultivating happiness? In The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor shows that happiness is a critical factor in unlocking creativity, productivity, and success. Achor’s book provides actionable strategies rooted in positive psychology that will help you build a successful indie author career by focusing on your well-being and happiness first.
Taking a look at the book through Indie Author Training’s new Book Club Summaries gives you:
- an audio deep dive into the material,
- a synopsis geared toward indie authors,
- a discussion forum to connect with other readers, and
- questions to help you apply what you learn to your business.
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Tool: Solaris
Even if the thought of math and numbers doesn’t make you break out in hives, Solaris is a suite of tools for authors to cut how long you spend data-crunching your Facebook ads and free up your time so you can get back to writing. Created by Malorie Cooper of The Writing Wives, the software compiles data into easy-to-read charts and graphs, breaking down your ad campaigns at a glance to let you know whether your ads are profitable, how changes in pricing will affect your return on investment, and more.
Webinar: Revolutionize Your Book Marketing with AuthorScale
In this webinar, learn how AuthorScale can help you transform your stories into income-generating slideshows by showcasing the strategies to create compelling, engaging content that not only captivates audiences but also drives revenue. The walk-through explores the basics of the platform and offers authors practical tips on leveraging slideshows across various platforms to build a sustainable, full-time income as an author.
Podcast
The Indie Author Magazine podcast has been refined and focused for bite-size listening, giving you just what you need to know about some of the biggest topics in the industry. Here are the latest episodes you may have missed:
- “Master Writing Speed: 10 Game-Changing Tips for Indie Authors”
Listen on Spotify - “Turning Words into Wins: Discovering the Best Gamified Writing Tools and Methods”
Listen on Spotify - “Mastering the Blurb: Tips from Indie Author Tony Lee”
Listen on Spotify - “Understanding Indie Author Finances: Insights from Issue 42 of Indie Author Magazine”
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