Authorpreneurs Unleashed
Demystifying the Business of Writing. Join us each week as we explore the challenging world of being an author & entrepreneur! From bestselling authors to up-and-coming newcomers, our diverse guests will provide unique insights on branding, marketing tactics, staying productive & focused - plus so much more. Be part of a vibrant community committed to helping all writers succeed in their creative endeavors!
Episodes
52 episodes
Cover Design and Neurodivergency with Elaine Canyon
Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Elaine Canyon, as they discuss what authors need to know about Cover Designs, whether they are DIY or working with a graphic designer. Elaine also shares how she leverages her complex neurod...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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59:57
Podcast PR with Michelle Glogovac
With ListenNotes.com reporting there are currently approx. 3.3 million podcasts, there is a huge market for authors to tap into to find new readers. In this conversation, host Kathryn interviews author and podcast PR agency owner Miche...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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51:08
Web Design: DIY or Delegate? with Quentin Irey
Grab a cup of tea (or coffee) and listen to Kathryn McClatchy's interview with Quentin Irey, where they delve into the world of web design, especially when it comes to the needs of solopreneurs like authors.Quentin, a writer wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:16
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Diversifying Income for Writers with Sarah Gamez
Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Sarah Gamez, as they discuss how authors and writers can use current skills and tools to diversify their income while working toward the goal of supporting themselves with their writing....
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:04:04
Time Management with Ynes Freeman
Join podcast host Kathryn McClatchy and her guest, Ynes Freeman, as they discuss how authors and writers can use mindset shifts to manage their time better in order to build a successful business. Learn the power of play, creativity, and pri...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:01:48
Restarting & End of Year Review with Kathryn McClatchy
Kathryn and JoLynn talk about how to face restarting a project after life interrupts, changes in the podcast and it’s future, how AI is affecting the creative world and digital media marketing updates. Resources Mentioned:AU ep
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:15:14
Mastering Career Pivots & Branding with Lynne Golodner
Hear how two authors, Kathryn McClatchy and Lynne Golodner, have navigated the often-tricky path of career pivots and learn their tips for branding yourself as an author. Plus some great advice on incorporating brand marketing into your auth...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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44:40
Leverage Your Inner Plotter or Pantser with Kathleen Baldwin
Learn how your writing style and preference towards discovery drafting or outlining can influence other areas of your life - from the latest episode of Authorpreneurs Unleashed podcast. Find Kathleen Baldwin online:...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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Money Matters with Sharon Woodhouse
Writing books and making money writing books are two very different things. And in between those things are bills, groceries and family. While being a starving artist is romanticized in movies, it isn’t the goal for authorpreneurs. Kathryn m...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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52:54
Using Community for Accountability with Danika Bloom
Around here, community is a big deal. We are constantly talking about how to grow, enrich and serve author and writer communities. There are many benefits to being part of a community, with accountability being one we haven’t explored ye...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:12:59
Substack with Alex Holland
Kathryn has often said that Email newsletters should be your #1 tool in your marketing toolbelt and that it has the best ROI. In this episode Alex Holland teaches her the basics of a newer, hybrid platform that is not only a fantastic em...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:10:17
Leverage Email Marketing Tactics with Liana George
Learning how to leverage email marketing tactics and build a meaningful community is an essential part of being an author. Gain insight into the process from podcast host Kathryn McClatchy's conversation with author and marketer,
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:00:43
Email Funnels with Carolyn Choate
Kathryn and Carolyn Choates discuss how authors can create and nurture fan bases and run successful sales campaigns by using email funnel sequences.Find Carolyn Online:Marketing Services
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:06:15
Storytelling & Editing for Authors with Film Editor Dominick Rolandelli
Kathryn and Dominick Rolandelli discuss what authors can learn from filmmakers about storytelling and editing. Join this late-night conversation to unlock the secrets of becoming an authorpreneur.As a follow up to the conversa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:02:04
Email Marketing with Kathryn McClatchy
Join digital marketing specialist, Kathryn McClatchy, as we discuss the power of email marketing for authors. Learn the strategies to better engage your readers and increase sales - let's get started unleashing the perfect email strategy!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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49:21
Subplot Strategy with Amanda Arista
Discover the power of adding subplots to your stories. Join Authorpreneurs Unleashed as author Amanda Arista, SMU Creative Writing Program Graduate & Instructor shares her writing strategy for a captivating and vibrant story. Tune in now...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:18:46
Thriving as a Multi-Genre Author: Insights from Bestselling Author Tosca Lee
Tune in to this week's episode of the podcast, as we hear from New York Times Bestselling author Tosca Lee about her success across multiple genres, and discover how you can apply her writing strategies to build your own writing career...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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54:06
Understanding Tropes with Jennifer Hilt
In this episode, Jennifer Hilt, author of 24 novels in multiple genres, AND the author of the Tropes Thesaurus series explains what tropes are and demonstrates how they are...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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57:50
Maximize Your Writing & Marketing with Kindle Vella with Nikolai Wisekal
Kathryn delves into Vella with fantasy author Nikolai Wisekal who was an early adopter of Vella and is active in the Vella writing community. Join them as they discuss serialized writing & publishing, including bes...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:08:24
Marketing Stategy with Kathryn McClatchy
This episode starts a six-part series on marketing and writing strategies. Kathryn McClatchy and producer JoLynn Elkins discuss market research, engaging your VIP fans and email list, and using your communit...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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58:29
Leveraging Blog Tours with Amber Royer
In this episode, Kathryn talks with author and creative writing teacher, Amber Royer, about her experiences and lessons learned participating in blog tours. She provides strategies to make the most of networking and blogging to give your boo...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:12:43
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Creating a Healthy Writing Lifestyle with Tiffany Seitz
Through her experience as both a speculative fiction author and occupational therapist, Tiffany understands our challenges. Today she shares how to make adjustments to your environment and body to minimize the potential risks.. Unlock the ke...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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57:16
#MoodPitch with Kathleen Foxx
In this episode of Authorpreneurs Unleashed, Kathryn interviews writer and editor Kathleen Foxx about Mood Boards and #MoodPitch. Learn how to use mood boards to help you write your stories, and find out more about this exciting new ev...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:55
Boost Creativity through Mindfulness & Journaling with Walter Mason
Learn how to boost your creativity by using mindfulness and journaling techniques from author, Walter Mason.Walter Mason has spoken at festivals and conferences around the world, and teaches writing and journaling across Australia...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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53:41
