If there’s one consistent question I get asked by authors, it’s this… what are some holiday marketing tips? How do... more

You want to create an audiobook but how in the world do you produce one? Great question! I hadn’t a... more

Words matter. Read a book by Mitch Albom and be reminded that each and every word has purpose. Work with... more

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Books build bridges and break down walls. And this episode's discussion... more

How does your reader consume information? It’s one of the first questions I ask authors who are considering if an... more

Should your book become an audiobook?  Well, it depends. Audiobooks take time, resources and energy to create no matter how... more

From the moment I met Julie Wanzer, I knew she was a rockstar. Was it her energy? Possibly! She’s filled to... more

Ever gone out to dinner alone? It’s not something I do regularly, but found myself sitting at a farm to... more

I was having dinner with a friend who is working on publishing her first novel. We talked about everything under... more

Did you know that 99.9% of businesses across the US are family businesses. Corporations tend to get the spotlight, but... more

Ready, set, launch! That’s a phrase that builds momentum. It’s a phrase that indicates that the countdown is on. You... more

You're on the self-publishing journey, but what does that mean for printing? What options exist? And what is the difference... more

For a book to thrive, groundwork must be laid beforehand. Just like a plant needs a solid foundation to stand... more

🌱A book starts with a thought. 🌱You have something that the world needs and you’ve yet to find out there.... more

If you build it, they will come.  We know that’s true from the movie Field of Dreams. But I believe... more

I bet if you sat down for only a minute and reflected, you could identify a turning point in your... more

I met an author who was in the thick of churn. Y’all, she was cranking out content like a machine.... more

People have questions. You have answers. You know how to share those answers with the people who directly ask you.... more

When women come together, beautiful things happen. But when women come together and collectively share their stories, emPowering things happen.... more

I don’t know about you, but I have enough problems. I don’t need any more. I am not in the... more

When I was a little kid, I was filled with questions. So much so, actually, that I remember my parents... more

Stop looking for the change; become it. It’s become a thread in my life for probably over a decade now... more

I don’t know about you, but when people start using words I haven’t a clue what they mean I shut... more

To sell books requires people to know about them. To ensure the right people know about them, you need to... more

I 100% believe that divine appointments happen daily, and my meeting Shannon Carroll is proof of it.✔️ We were both... more

How many hats do you have to wear to make your author emPact? ⇢You have a writer hat. And, you are... more

You’ve written a book. Now what? This is a question many ask me and while today’s episode will offer some... more

During the pandemic, so many of us found ourselves contemplating what our dreams were and the path we were taking... more

Ready. Set. Launch! Launching a book may feel a bit like launching a rocket. There’s stress and planning. Momentum builds.... more

I’m on a quest for being able to better define emPact… and I’m talking about the emPact that we have... more

Are you looking to write a book this year? If so, I want to ensure that you write a book... more

Would you go on a trip to a new destination without a map? You may be up for that challenge... more

We are just a day away from a new year, and I don’t know about you… but I’m excited! 2023... more

It’s Christmas time, so I wanted to gift you a special treat. A bonus episode in this season of The... more

As with many things in life, some social platforms are here for a season. Others stick around for decades. During... more

Does the camera make your hands sweat and your voice crack or do you get a rush of adrenaline and... more

We want everything. Now. Instantly. For authors, that includes the publishing of our books… the royalties raking in… the business... more

My favorite holiday every is Thanksgiving! I love the food and the family time, but I really love what it... more

Facebook! The social media platform that got my feet wet into how our world would become connected in a way... more

There are very few must haves I recommend. You need a website, author friend. Hands down, a must. And outside... more

I’m going to date myself on today’s episode, but I have to share that I literally remember the day when... more

Every author has the potential to make their author emPact, and Wendy Cocke is proof of it. Wendy's book, Making... more

Growth requires reflection, and as we inch closer to the end of the year, you may be planning out your... more

You and I may be a bit different when it comes to entrepreneurship. While you may dream of all that... more

You’ve solved the authorpreneur equation, but are you benefiting from it? You have a marketable solution, but are you marketing... more

When some people say that they have "been there, done that" it means they aren't open to trying something again.... more

Some people write a book because they have a dream to do so. Figuratively of course! They can envision a... more

There are a handful of days in my life that I’ll never forget. And today is added to it! It's... more

Writing a book on emPact got me thinking … I wonder what some of my family feels about it. Specifically,... more

Books mean business, literally. Over the years of helping authors with book marketing support, there is a commonality that I... more

Do you have the entrepreneur (I mean, authorpreneur) itch? You see other authors who have built businesses from their book’s... more

Authorpreneurship ... do you know what it is and how in the world to embrace it? Stephanie Feger, founder and... more

"Don't fix what isn't broke" is a phrase that should apply to marketing, too. However, most authors (and everyone for... more

Tick tock, tick tock. Our life is filled up of moments, and many times we become engrossed with time. It’s... more

If you are an author, you know the power of a library, and I would venture to say you would... more

Did you know that getting recognition for your amazing book could also be a way to help you continue to... more

Don’t break what isn’t broken. I think too many times we opt to go after the newest fad in marketing... more

When some hear the word marketing, they cringe. And the more authors I meet and get the pleasure of working... more

An endorsement – at its core – is someone providing you public approval of you, your product, your business, your... more

What can happen when a book coach and a book marketer come together for a virtual chat with a cup... more

What can happen when a book coach and a book marketer come together for a virtual chat with a cup... more

What can happen when a book coach and a book marketer come together for a virtual chat with a cup... more

What can happen when a book coach and a book marketer come together for a virtual chat with a cup... more

What can happen when a book coach and a book marketer come together for a virtual chat with a cup... more

In this bonus episode of The emPowered Author Podcast, Stephanie chats with Marcie Keithley, author of The Shoe Box Effect,... more

It’s all in the details. We know this! We are authors. Think about the descriptors you use in your writing.... more

Don’t get amazing author photos and let them sit on a shelf … or in a Dropbox or Google Drive... more

There are times when ignorance is bliss, but this isn’t one of them. Before you invest in your author photography,... more

Finding your perfect photographer doesn’t have to be daunting.  Photography is an art, and you want to find a photographer... more

I don’t know about you, but I always find a sense of calm when I’m prepared. And, I usually get... more

Our world has become extremely visual. One that makes us a bit more “social” and, now more than ever before,... more

Some books I enjoy and others I just can’t shake. They change me to my core. They leave me pondering.... more

Who knew there was so much to be known about author websites? Well, Sandy and I knew and today, we... more

This book is a beautiful book for both the long-time Christian and the budding one. I see it as a... more

I bet you weren’t expecting an episode on The emPowered Author Podcast about relationships (yeah, me neither!). But the truth... more

Your website should be to your author brand and business as your address is to your home and personal life.... more

Do you know what your zone of genius is? Are you working within it? Are you sharing it with others... more

We are digging into the specifics of what makes an author website stand out, and today, we are taking it... more

Understanding the goal of your website and how it connects with your strategies will ensure that it not only meets... more

Building a digital presence for yourself — and your author brand — shouldn’t be something you question. And if you... more

If you are looking for a book to help guide you to be the best you possible, this book may... more

Are you anything like the kazillion people out there who set a goal but never accomplish it? In January, you... more

Choosing a publishing approach is a personal choice. And depending upon your goals and needs, it may vary from another. ... more

Feedback. It’s a word that many of us have trouble giving and issues with receiving. But feedback, in and of... more

The best way to sell a book is by ensuring that you write a good book from the get go. ... more

No matter the reason for writing a book, every author hopes that they write a book that will sell. While... more

What if I were to tell you that you were writing three stories and you didn’t even know it?? Of... more

Don’t let yourself or others stand in the way of writing a book if it’s something you want and need... more

SURPRISE! We are giving you a bonus episode in this season of the The emPowered Author Podcast. This episode takes... more

What is the difference between the author brand and the book brand? How are the two connected? How do they... more

A brand is only as good as it is used. I’ve seen beautiful brands be underutilized and I’ve seen pretty... more

Colors! Who knew that colors had so much power in the development of your brand. Colors elicit emotion, evoke a... more

Anyone can use the tools that are out there today to create a logo, but, in my opinion, not everyone... more

We are inundated with brands daily, and for those who are looking to stand out amongst the crowd, you'll want... more

Many people think a brand is tangible ... and many authors think their brand is their book's brand, too. But... more

Did you know that hosting a podcast can help you be a guest on others? Being a podcast guest will... more

Building an email list is an important marketing effort for authors to utilize. However, it’s not as easy as you... more

Are you an authorpreneur? Do you even know what that word means?! Well, if I were to take a guess,... more

When most people think about a book launch, they think about an external book launch—a hard launch to the masses.... more

Had I been emPowered with the idea of a capsule podcast, I would have leveraged it to inspire my launch... more