The Writing Biz

The Writing Biz: Taking Care of the Business of Writing Writing is just like any other business, you need the skills and know-how to get things done. Today even more of the business responsibilities are falling to the writer. THE WRITING BIZ SHOW topics that will be covered include publishing, crowd-funding, marketing, book covers, trailers, social platforms, organization, bookkeeping, taxes, legal matters and on and on. Please let me know what you would like the show to cover and what questions you need to be answered for your writing business by leaving a comment. I would also like to know if you have something that worked for you that you would like to share. Maybe you would even like to be a guest on the show!

Book Marketing: The Basics with Shawn Manaher and Rivka Kawano

On this episode of The Writing Biz I invited guests, Shawn Manaher of Book Marketing Tools and Rivka Kawano of Author Sensei, to join me in a discussion of book marketing basics.

10-11
01:00:35

Financing Your Self-Publishing Adventure with Stephanie Sims

As my guest, Stephanie Sims mentioned, yes, we are going to talk about the “F” Word. **This is an older episode. Some information may have changed If you are like most writers you probably do not have a background in finance. Most of us have very little experience when it comes to funding a start-up…

09-25
36:35

Drafting Your Self Publishing Freelance Team with Charlotte Pierce

How Many Hats Can You Wear at One Time? Hire a Freelance Team! There are several things that you need to consider as you put together your freelance team and Charlotte Pierce and I discuss some of them.

09-20
34:51

Is Self Publishing Right for You? With Angela Bole and Charlotte Pierce

Are you Ready To Self-Publish Your Book? Good question, isn't it? How do you know? You probably won't know if you are prepared to publish your own book until you take some time to step back and evaluate your business and your life.

09-04
50:45

Best Twitter Practices for #Writers With Marci Diehl

One of the great things about hosting The Writing Biz is that I am able to get to know wonderful people. This episode's guest, Twitter expert, Marci Diehl is part of that group.

08-07
01:03:35

Social Media For Writers: Getting Organized and Keeping It Simple with Frances Caballo

Get organized! Be effective! Sell your book! **This is an older episode. Some information may have changed On this episode, I discuss how to use social media in your writing business with Frances Caballo. Social media is not just a way to market your books, products and services it is a way to build relationships.…

07-24
52:25

Your Author Platform with Don Stevens

Your Platform is the Book That Holds Your Story. On this episode of The Writing Biz, my guest Don Stevens of Merge Publishing shared with us some great ideas that can help you build your author platform

07-19
58:25

Taking the Heat Out of Branding with Carolyn Capern

“Branding…It’s Not Just For Cattle Anymore” Take time to figure out who you are as a writer and how you want to convey yourself to others.

07-17
40:00

Your Writing Business Plan with Nina Amir

During Nina Amir's visit on The Writing Show we talked about a multitude of things that a writer needs to consider when planning out their book, the publishing process and the book's release, these steps can be applied to a freelance or blogging business.

07-10
01:00:51

So, You Want To Be A Writerpreneur? With Helen Sedwick and Rivka Kawano

If you are writing and making money from your writing, you are a Writerpreneur and with that comes some responsibilities. Whether you are publishing a book, freelancing or blogging you will have to make decisions as to what kind of business you would like to have, who you are as your brand and how your business will be structured and marketed.

07-06
57:55

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