Beyond the Book
Beyond the Book
Podcast Description
I help authors make money beyond selling books and turn their stories into empires.
I have a big dream. The first billionaire indie author will rise this decade. And there will be 100+ making 8-figures a year and more. But it won't come from selling books alone... it's going to come from building a "mini-Disney" for your readers.
Now, I have to be honest with you. Not every author who listens is going to build a media empire Beyond the Book. BUT my promise to every one of you listening is that you will grow your readership & income as an author by learning the power of Readers First Publishing.
This means...
1. Readers First Growth: Treating your marketing as a "product" and approaching all reader discovery from a creator-first mindset so that you can leverage social platforms to grow faster than ever
2. Readers First Storytelling: Immersing fans into your stories across media formats (including but not limited to story letters, interactive stories, ebooks, audiobooks, serial podcasts, web movies, and more)
3. Readers First Products: Creating physical and digital products connected to your stories that serve your readers (merch, games, drinks, food, candles, community, and more)
Each episode, I'll be sharing with you how you can grow, create stories, and make products that rewrite the rules of publishing using the principles of Readers First. I'll feature guests that range from academic experts on specific topics to multi-seven-figure authors who have innovated and gone beyond the book in unique ways.
This podcast is perfect for both fiction and nonfiction authors, but it has a bent toward fiction authors.
After writing and publishing 12 science fiction novels, helping thousands of authors make millions beyond the books by creating a community of their superfans, and then working for the largest creator in the world, I'm ready to help YOU go beyond the book and build the storytelling empire of your dreams. authorsidekick.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a range of topics centered around the theme of 'Readers First Publishing', focusing on creative ways authors can monetize their works beyond traditional book sales. Examples include building community experiences, product development related to stories, and innovative marketing strategies. Episodes often feature discussions on immersive storytelling across various media, case studies of successful independent authors, and innovative publishing methods.
I help authors make money beyond selling books and turn their stories into empires.
I have a big dream. The first billionaire indie author will rise this decade. And there will be 100+ making 8-figures a year and more. But it won’t come from selling books alone… it’s going to come from building a “mini-Disney” for your readers.
Now, I have to be honest with you. Not every author who listens is going to build a media empire Beyond the Book. BUT my promise to every one of you listening is that you will grow your readership & income as an author by learning the power of Readers First Publishing.
This means…
1. Readers First Growth: Treating your marketing as a “product” and approaching all reader discovery from a creator-first mindset so that you can leverage social platforms to grow faster than ever
2. Readers First Storytelling: Immersing fans into your stories across media formats (including but not limited to story letters, interactive stories, ebooks, audiobooks, serial podcasts, web movies, and more)
3. Readers First Products: Creating physical and digital products connected to your stories that serve your readers (merch, games, drinks, food, candles, community, and more)
Each episode, I’ll be sharing with you how you can grow, create stories, and make products that rewrite the rules of publishing using the principles of Readers First. I’ll feature guests that range from academic experts on specific topics to multi-seven-figure authors who have innovated and gone beyond the book in unique ways.
This podcast is perfect for both fiction and nonfiction authors, but it has a bent toward fiction authors.
After writing and publishing 12 science fiction novels, helping thousands of authors make millions beyond the books by creating a community of their superfans, and then working for the largest creator in the world, I’m ready to help YOU go beyond the book and build the storytelling empire of your dreams.
It’s time to Make Your Own Movies. There’s a technology, social, and business change enabling an entirely new industry to form. One where independent storytellers like you can create fictional, episodic stories and charge by episode and season. This changes the landscape of film. What used to cost millions of dollars for a studio to make now just takes your laptop, a story, and a passion. This new world is what we call Creatorwood.
There are billions of dollars up for grabs. And I’m building something big to help your movie-making business become a reality. Grab your Author Deck here with 50 superpowers to level-up your book marketing and help you sell more books: https://authordecks.com/
EPISODE CHAPTERS:
0:03:02 Turning Your Books into Movies, Shows, and Films
0:08:44 Why Storytellers Will Make Billions from Independent Films
0:12:35 A New Newsletter and Podcast for Make Your Own Movies is Launching
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