Books, Business, & Mindset - A Podcast for Authors
Jen Graybeal Creative Coaching
9 episodes
2 months ago
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into effective marketing strategies for authors. Focusing on the four Ps—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—Jen highlights the importance of distinguishing between strategies and tactics. The discussion includes practical tips on diversifying product offerings, setting appropriate pricing, choosing the best sales platforms, and utilizing effective promotional tactics. Listeners also g...
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In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into effective marketing strategies for authors. Focusing on the four Ps—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—Jen highlights the importance of distinguishing between strategies and tactics. The discussion includes practical tips on diversifying product offerings, setting appropriate pricing, choosing the best sales platforms, and utilizing effective promotional tactics. Listeners also g...
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into effective marketing strategies for authors. Focusing on the four Ps—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—Jen highlights the importance of distinguishing between strategies and tactics. The discussion includes practical tips on diversifying product offerings, setting appropriate pricing, choosing the best sales platforms, and utilizing effective promotional tactics. Listeners also g...
In this episode of the Books Business and Mindset Podcast, hosted by creativity coach Jen Graybeal, the focus is on the importance of building three distinct teams crucial for any author's success. Jen emphasizes the collaborative nature of the writing process, debunking the myth of the solitary author. She details the need for support during story development, including sprint groups and critique groups. The discussion extends to the publishing team, covering editors, cover designers, and di...
In this episode of the Books Business and Mindset Podcast, host Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity coach, discusses effective planning strategies for authors. Jen continues from episode six, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive brain dump to organize and manage tasks. She advocates for personalizing the planning process and using action-oriented language to enhance productivity. The episode introduces a six-step planning system designed to provide clarity and confidence. The discussion ...
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity coach, delves into planning and goal setting for authors. She discusses her unique approach to planning that eschews traditional methods like SMART goals and strict schedules, emphasizing flexibility and a personalized system that works for her. Jen introduces her six-step planning system which includes capturing tasks, organizing them, and regularly reviewing progress to reduce anxiety and incre...
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, hosted by certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal, listeners learn about the impact of negative self-talk and how it affects creativity and productivity. Jen explains how the brain's repetition of negative thoughts leads to deeply ingrained beliefs, resulting in struggles with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. She emphasizes the importance of positive self-talk, neuroplasticity, and mindfulness in overcoming these challenges. Jen pr...
Understanding the Role of Editors in the Publishing Process In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into the crucial role that editors play in the publishing process. Jen explains the different types of editors, including developmental, line, copy, and proofreaders, and their specific functions throughout the stages of writing and publishing. She discusses the differences between traditional and self-publishing, providing ins...
Creating Effective Change Strategies for Authors In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, host Jen Graybeal, a certified creativity coach, delves into the importance of creating a change strategy for authors. Jen offers detailed insights on strategic thinking, including key steps for forming a change framework. She highlights three critical questions to guide authors in their goals, and introduces the three E's (Experiment, Evaluate, Evolve) to navigate their journey. The ...
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into the intricacies of developmental editing. She outlines the different phases of editing—developmental, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading—and emphasizes the importance of investing in a good developmental editor. Jen provides a comprehensive checklist for evaluating stories, discusses the process of diagnosing and solving story issues, and shares strategies for maintaining...
How Neuroscience and Creativity Intersect to Solve Story Issues In this episode, Jen explores the roots of story problems and how external factors like life stressors can impact the creative process. She discusses how various neurochemicals affect motivation and frustration. Through practical advice for overcoming writer's block, this episode encourages writers to reframe negative thoughts and builds on the importance of both mental rest and productive problem-solving techniques. 00:00 Intr...
Books, Business, & Mindset - A Podcast for Authors
In this episode of the Books, Business, and Mindset Podcast, certified creativity coach Jen Graybeal delves into effective marketing strategies for authors. Focusing on the four Ps—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—Jen highlights the importance of distinguishing between strategies and tactics. The discussion includes practical tips on diversifying product offerings, setting appropriate pricing, choosing the best sales platforms, and utilizing effective promotional tactics. Listeners also g...
