Authors' Allies
Authors' Allies
Podcast Description
For the past decade, I've worked closely with authors and noticed that independent authors often struggle to get exposure compared to traditionally published authors. This led me to start the Authors Allies Roundtable, a membership designed to help indie authors build their marketing skills piece by piece.
From Facebook vlog to here, Books and Brew is now the Authors' Allies podcast, we'll be sharing tips and tricks for book promotion and interviewing talented authors. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media.
#books #coffee #indieauthor #author #bookmarketing
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Focusing on topics such as book promotion strategies, mental health through creative arts, queer fiction, and navigating career transitions, the podcast provides practical tips and personalized stories. Episodes include insights into marketing plans, interviews on the healing power of drumming with Laurel Hurst, perspectives on queer literature with Arden Coutts, and career-oriented advice from Dr. Tracy Shroyer.

For the past decade, I’ve worked closely with authors and noticed that independent authors often struggle to get exposure compared to traditionally published authors. This led me to start the Authors Allies Roundtable, a membership designed to help indie authors build their marketing skills piece by piece.
From Facebook vlog to here, Books and Brew is now the Authors’ Allies podcast, we’ll be sharing tips and tricks for book promotion and interviewing talented authors. Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media.
#books #coffee #indieauthor #author #bookmarketing #authorsallies
Many authors feel overwhelmed not because they lack talent or motivation, but because their processes are scattered across notebooks, browser tabs, and random apps. When everything lives in your head, it becomes hard to stay consistent, track progress, or grow your author career intentionally.
In this episode of the Authors Allies Podcast, Rebecca walks through the essential systems that help indie authors run a calmer, more sustainable author business. These aren’t complicated corporate systems. They’re simple, practical structures that reduce stress and make it easier to focus on writing and connecting with readers.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly reinventing the wheel every time you launch a book, send a newsletter, or try to promote your work, this episode will help you identify the foundational systems that can bring clarity and stability to your author career.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Author Systems
02:44 Core Business Foundations for Authors
05:33 Organizing Writing and Editing Processes
08:15 Project Management and Planning Systems
11:30 Marketing and Visibility Strategies
14:22 Tracking Finances and Growth
Join the Authors’ Allies RoundTable, where indie authors brainstorm, collaborate, and make book marketing fun. Authors’ Allies RoundTable can be found on our website or on Skool. https://www.bluedotdigitalmarketing.com/
https://www.skool.com/authors-allies-roundtable
Ebook: Did you download your copy of 10 Steps to Your Ultimate Book Marketing Plan ebook yet? You can get that HERE. https://payhip.com/b/oiNTX
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