The Profitable Writer with Kent Sanders

The Profitable Writer Podcast helps you create more impact and income with a writing business. Episodes features interviews with guest experts as well as content to help you grow your business, become more productive, and make a bigger difference in the world. Learn more at TheProfitableWriter.com.

Morgan Canclini-Mitchell on Secrets of PR Success, Avoiding the Biggest Author Mistakes, and Book Launch Tactics 12/07/2023

Morgan Canclini-Mitchell on Secrets of PR Success, Avoiding the Biggest Author Mistakes, and Book Launch Tactics As an author, one of your biggest goals is to get your books into the hands of readers. It’s going to involve various levels of marketing, and in some cases, a PR (public relations) team. Imagine if you could sit down with a bona-fide expert who knows the industry and has gotten her book clients on every conceivable platform. You’d come away with some golden nuggets of PR wisdom to apply to your current or future books, no matter what your genre or publishing path. I’ve got you covered. My guest today is , who is the Principal and Founder of . Two|pr is a boutique publicity firm representing talent and brands in a variety of verticals, including television stars, nonprofits, best-selling authors, professional athletes, film projects, and more. The firm has a unique niche in representing a variety of crossover entertainment personalities/brands/organizations, positioning them securely in both the faith-based and mainstream media landscape. In her role, Morgan spearheads publicity and influencer marketing campaigns for her clients. She has been featured in Fast Company magazine, Bustle, Her Story of Success podcast, Inspire Magazine, Christianity Today, Nashville Lifestyles magazine, and other outlets. She’s also been a speaker at WriterFest, Baylor University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, and more. Morgan’s past and current clients include: New York Times best-selling authors, an Academy Award-winning documentary, award-winning radio show hosts, ASCAP’s Songwriters of the Century, Bravo and TLC reality show stars, cable news correspondents, NBA championship players, feature films, and Grammy award-winning recording artists. Morgan and I talk about paid vs. unpaid marketing, features you can bake into your books that help with PR, the best and worst time to launch books, how a PR agency works, avoiding common mistakes authors make with PR, and much more. You can find out more about Morgan and two|pr by visiting . * * * A big thank you to our sponsors, who keep this email free for readers: is the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. I’ve used it for years and love it! Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. Feeling blocked as a writer? Grab a copy of by Honorée Corder. You’ll learn what’s really blocking you, the value of building your writer tribe, how to become the writer you’ve always dreamed of, and much more. Looking for a great book cover designer and formatter? I use and recommend Kristi Griffith, owner of . She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book. /episode/index/show/borntocreate/id/28947778

An Introduction to The Profitable Writer: Grow Your Impact & Income with a Writing Business 12/05/2023

One Year Ago Today, I Was Going to Quit 12/03/2023

Mark Gottlieb on Finding & Working with a Literary Agent 11/30/2023

Mark Gottlieb on Finding & Working with a Literary Agent We live in an amazing time when authors have lots of options for publishing. The main three options are these: First, you can self-publish your books, which means you assume all the risks, responsibilities, and rewards. Second, you can work with a hybrid publisher, which usually means you pay for their help with specific services, and they provide some of the functions of a traditional publisher. The third option, and the one most familiar to everyone, is traditional publishing. In this scenario, you sell your book to a publisher in exchange for an advance. They own the book but also take all the risk of producing and distributing the book, in addition to some marketing. Even though self-publishing has come a long way in the last ten or fifteen years, many authors still dream of getting a traditional publishing deal, especially with one of the big five New York publishers. If that’s your goal, you will need help in pitching your book to publishers to secure the best deal. That’s where a literary agent comes in. On today’s episode, I’m honored to talk with Mark Gottlieb, a New York literary agent who is here to give us the inside scoop on how to find and work with an agent. Mark is the vice president and literary agent at book publishing’s leading literary agency, Trident Media Group in New York City. He attended Emerson College and was President of its Publishing Club, and established Wilde Press. After graduating with a degree in writing, literature and publishing, he began his career with Penguin’s VP. His first position at Trident Media Group was in foreign rights. He was the EA to Trident Media Group’s Chairman and ran the Audio Department. He is currently working with his own client list, helping to manage and grow author careers with the unique resources available to Trident Media Group. He is ranked highly among literary agents in overall deals and other categories. Some of the topics I talk about with Mark are: how he became a literary agent, what an agent actually does in the publishing ecosystem, the benefits of traditional publishing, what kinds of projects he looks for and how to stand out as an author, what the most successful authors do when pitching and working with an agent, and some common mistakes to avoid when trying to secure an agent. You can connect with Mark at and find out more about the Trident Media Group at . * * * Today’s episode is sponsored by , the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our . 📱 Follow us: , , , /episode/index/show/borntocreate/id/28828098

It’s Business, Not Personal 11/29/2023

Courage is Not the Absence of Fear 11/28/2023

One Small Stride at a Time 11/27/2023

Bring Your “B Game” 11/26/2023

Rejection is the Mark of a Pro 11/25/2023

Why Not You? 11/24/2023

3 Things to Be Thankful For as Writers 11/23/2023

Slow & Steady Wins the Race 11/22/2023

Van Halen’s Advice for Writers 11/21/2023

Follow Your Fear 11/20/2023

Be Bad in Order to Be Good 11/19/2023

Appreciate This Moment 11/18/2023

The One You're Writing For 11/17/2023

Ruthie Gray on Chasing Your Dreams in the Second Half of Life 11/16/2023

Ruthie Gray on Chasing Your Dreams in the Second Half of Life I have listeners from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all ages and stages of life. However, if I had to pick one category of listener that probably represents the largest chunk of my audience, it’s writers in the 40-60-year-old age range. We all know that profound changes can happen during this phase of life, the biggest of which is that your kids leave home and you become what’s known as an “empty nester.” When the kids are no longer at home, everything about your family life changes. I’m going through this to some degree right now since my son, Ash, is 19. He’s been out of high school a year and still lives at home, but will probably be moving out in the not-too-distant future. If this phase of life describes you, or if it describes someone you’re close to, you’ll relate very much to our guest today. Her name is Ruthie Gray and she’s been a guest here on the podcast before, talking about Instagram marketing. However, Ruthie recently released a new book called . The book is really wonderful and is a real gift to anyone in this stage of life, men or women. Ruthie Gray is a wife, grandmother, empty nester, and marketing coach for Christian female entrepreneurs, specializing in Instagram and newsletter strategy. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with her hubby, and voraciously reading historical fiction. She is also the founder of the Authentic Online Marketing School and Insider Mentorship, and podcasts at Authentic Online Marketing. She’s getting ready to launch her Authentic Online Marketing School, which can learn more about when you visit . In this conversation, Ruthie and I talk about the challenges of the empty nest phase of life, why you can still have a business even if you have a ministry, her book writing and publishing process, and much more. If you’re considering writing a book, I think you’ll be very encouraged by Ruthie’s writing experience. * * * Today’s episode is sponsored by , the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our . 📱 Follow us: , , , /episode/index/show/borntocreate/id/28623593

Creativity is More Than a Feeling 11/15/2023

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times 11/14/2023

Half-Full or Half-Empty? 11/13/2023

X is for Xerox - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase 11/12/2023

U is for Unfinished - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase 11/11/2023

S is for Security - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase 11/10/2023

Recording Artist Ginny Owens on Songwriting, Recording & the Creative Life 11/09/2023

Recording Artist Ginny Owens on Songwriting, Recording & the Creative Life As I’ve mentioned before here on the podcast, one of the big benefits of hosting your own show is that it gives you the opportunity to talk to really cool people! Today’s episode is no exception. I’m excited to bring you my conversation with the amazing . I was introduced to her music back in 1999 with her album Without Condition, and I’ve been a fan ever since. Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer/songwriter, author, teacher, and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics have transcended genre definition and taken her to diverse venues that include the White House, the Sundance Film Festival, Lilith Fair and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. Ginny has also been an adjunct professor at her alma mater, Belmont University, served as a worship leader, partnered with non-profits, and authored two books, the latest of which is . She also just released her newest album a few weeks ago! It’s called , and it’s fantastic! If you’re a fan of thought-provoking music and great songwriting, you’ll love it as well. Ginny and I talked about her life as a recording artist, how she got started in music, her songwriting process, the value of having a portfolio of creative work, and much more. As a side note, one of the most frequent frustrations I hear from writers is that they want to write, but they don’t like marketing. If you have ever felt that way, I know you’ll be encouraged by Ginny’s perspective, which is that it’s not marketing—it’s encouraging. This was definitely a very encouraging conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! * * * Today’s episode is sponsored by , the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our . 📱 Follow us: , , , /episode/index/show/borntocreate/id/28548920

O is for Old Things - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase 11/08/2023

H is for Humility - Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase 11/07/2023

B is for Blank Page - Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase 11/06/2023

Keep a Beginner's Mindset 11/05/2023

Win, Lose, or Learn 11/04/2023

The Profitable Writer with Kent Sanders

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