The Written Word Podcast
The Written Word Podcast
Podcast Description
A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes related to the business of being an author, including marketing strategies, audience growth, and the intricacies of the publishing world. Episodes cover topics such as effective email marketing strategies, emerging trends from major author conferences, and the impact of offering free books as a promotional strategy. Specific episodes include deep dives on email promos and insights from major indie author events.
A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.
Staying productive as an author isn’t just about writing more – it’s about creating systems that help you focus, avoid burnout, and actually enjoy the process. In this episode of The Written Word Podcast, Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon share their favorite productivity hacks, from planning your week with intention to using the Pomodoro technique and batching tasks.
We’ll cover:
- How to set up an environment that keeps you focused
- Why planning your day (or someone else will) is a game-changer
- Tricks for avoiding distraction and managing your energy
- The Pomodoro technique and why short breaks boost creativity
- Why celebrating your “done list” is just as important as making a to-do list
Whether you’re balancing writing with a day job, juggling deadlines, or just trying to stay consistent, this episode will give you practical, proven strategies to get more done – and feel good doing it.
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The Written Word Podcast is produced by Walk West.
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