26: Jennifer Moorman: What It Really Takes to Write a Book and The Business of Being an Author

<p>Have you thought about becoming an author, especially during the year of the Pivot? As I like to call it.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, we are going to hear from Jennifer Moorman, a self-made author and book editor. Learn what it takes to become an author, what to really expect, and how to self publish and market your books.</p> <p> </p> <p>As an author of two books myself, I understand fully how difficult it is to write a book. It was one of the hardest accomplishments I made. After writing both books I thought how in the world are there so many books out there as it’s so hard to do!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p>However, this is an amazing time to conquer those book writing goals and this podcast is going to answer those questions on what it’s like to not only write a book but edit, publish and market it. Please welcome the author of over ten books and a new one coming out this month, Jennifer Moorman!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Being an author is also a small business. What are some things Jennifer learned as a small business owner?</li> <li>How do the ideas for books come to Jennifer?<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li>What marketing tactics have worked the best for her books?</li> <li>What are the pros and cons of self-publishing?</li> <li>Find out if Jennifer offers small coaching for other authors</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Jennifer Moorman is the author of the magical realism <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQV7JY3/?ref=exp_lindseyholder_dp_vv_d"> Mystic Water</a> series, which has nine stories to date that take place in a small Southern town where anything is possible and magic floats on the breeze. She crafts <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PQV7JY3/?ref=exp_lindseyholder_dp_vv_d"> stories</a> of hope, forgiveness, love, and friendship. The 10th novel in the series, <em>Sweet Canary Jane</em>, releases August 27.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links:</p> <p>