10: Elisabeth Wheatley—From a 9-5 to a Multi 6-Figure Self-Published Author
In this special episode, Leah interviews Elizabeth Wheatley, an independent self-published author who recently had a six-figure launch. Elizabeth shares her journey from writing fan fiction at age 11 to writing and marketing fantasy romance novels.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
01:24 Elizabeth’s Writing Journey
02:28 The Reality of Self-Publishing
03:43 Overcoming Perfectionism
04:49 High Volume Writing and Learning
09:04 Marketing Strategies for Authors
12:27 Switching to Direct Sales
15:22 Building a Personal Brand
23:49 Content Creation and Audience Growth
27:46 The Power of Personal Branding
28:45 Shameless Book Promotion Strategies
29:37 Creating Warm Audiences for Successful Launches
31:06 Mind-Blowing Results and Transformative Experiences
32:41 The Anatomy of a Successful Book Launch
42:03 Balancing Creativity and Business
43:59 Overcoming Money Mindset Issues
46:52 Advice for Aspiring Authors
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