Beyond the Book

Beyond the Book

Hosted by: Juxtabook

For current and aspiring authors, learn what it means to act "Beyond the Book" as you build your career. In bite-sized learning, we guide authors on how to develop their book, build their author brand, and launch and...

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Ep. 25 - A Favorite Chat GPT Prompt for Authors

In this episode, we dive into a powerful Chat GPT prompt that can significantly enhance your AI-assisted tasks. The quality of your input directly influences the quality of your output, following the GIGO method:...
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Ep. 24 - Q&A, How to Get Started in Your Author Marketing

In this episode, we explore the fundamental steps for authors to start their marketing journey successfully. These steps lay the foundation for effective marketing. Know Your Audience: Understand who your audience...
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Ep. 23 - Avoiding Conflict in Publishing: The Power of Clear Expectations

Clear communication and understanding are vital to prevent misunderstandings and conflicts in any area of life. In the world of book publishing, the importance of setting and understanding expectations cannot be...
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Ep. 22 - From Writing to Winning: The Power of Execution

Episode Highlights Has the feeling of winning really changed as you've grown older? Continually feeling like a winner, no matter the size of the goals you're pursuing. To win, you have to act The role of execution in...
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Ep. 21 - Q&A Episode: Imposter Syndrome - Authoring Through Self-Doubt

Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome as an author? Many authors face this challenge, especially when they consider writing about topics that others have covered. In this episode, we discuss practical advice for...
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Ep. 20 - The 5 Steps to Setting Your Author Success Expectations

Episode Highlights What is success to you as an author? This is a pivotal question that sets the stage for today's discussion. The idea of defining success as an author, a concept rooted in coaching practices, is...
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Ep. 19 - Give Yourself Permission to Suck

Episode Highlights Embrace Imperfection: Understand that your first draft as an author may not be perfect. Giving yourself permission to create without the pressure of perfection can fuel your creativity. John...
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Ep. 18 - Q&A Episode: Pros and Cons of Publishing Options

Episode Highlights Navigating Publishing Options: Understanding the publishing world involves considering three key factors: control, costs, and timeline. Control in Traditional Publishing: Traditional publishers buy...
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Ep. 17 - Consistency is Key

Episode Highlights Consistency is Key: For authors, daily consistency is paramount for discovering their unique voice and story. Start Small, Write Daily: Just 10 minutes a day can yield imperfect but valuable...
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Ep. 16 - The Power of a Routine

The Power of Routine    Learn how routine forms the bedrock of successful writing careers.    Understand the profound impact of a dedicated writing habit on your productivity and clarity.    Explore how celebrated...
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Ep. 15 - Do Authors Need a Large Social Media Following?

Episode Highlights Challenge the assumption that a massive social media following is vital for author success. Understand where your potential readers hang out to effectively engage them. Engagement strategies...
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Ep. 14 - How to Find What Makes Your Book Unique

Episode Highlights Overwhelming Book Market   Annual influx of 500,000 to 1 million books, 4 million if self-published books are included Harsh Reality for Authors Average book sales are shockingly low.  The...
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