Book Career Network
Book Career Network Podcast offers a daily exploration into the world of fiction writing, bringing together a diverse group of experts dedicated to helping authors succeed. Each show within the network is tailored to address different facets of the writing and publishing process, ensuring that no matter where you are in your author journey, there’s something valuable for you.
Mondays feature ”Becoming A Household Name” with Jody Sperling, where listeners can follow the real-life documentation of an author’s journey out of obscurity. Jody shares personal experiences, triumphs, and setbacks, providing a roadmap for authors aspiring to make their mark in the literary world.
On Tuesdays, ”Worlds Asunder” led by David Shadoin and H.Y. Gregor dives into the art of world-building and character creation. This show is perfect for writers who want to craft vivid, immersive worlds that captivate their readers, with expert advice from seasoned authors in fantasy and sci-fi genres.
Wednesdays bring ”Romancing Like Swift” with Morgana Beven and Emma-Lee Jayne. This unique show examines Taylor Swift’s ingenious approach to marketing and storytelling, extracting lessons that authors can apply to engage and enchant their audience effectively.
Thursdays are for ”Author Intelligence,” hosted by Elizabeth Ann West and Stacey Anderson. This interactive podcast focuses on the impact of artificial intelligence in the author community, discussing how emerging technologies can be leveraged to enhance storytelling and streamline the writing process.
Ending the week on Fridays, ”Ink & Effort” with James Fox offers practical tips, expert interviews, and motivational strategies. It’s designed to keep authors productive and inspired, with a focus on maintaining the discipline needed to succeed in the highly competitive world of publishing.
Each show in the Book Career Network is crafted to provide not just information but also motivation and community, helping authors feel connected and supported throughout their careers. Whether you’re drafting your first novel or looking to expand your reader base, our network is here to guide you every step of the way. Join us to transform your writing aspirations into tangible successes.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
084 - Aligning Your Writer and Career Goals [The Plot Geek Academy]
How often do we hear an author say, “I just want to write books”? If only it were that simple. In this lesson, we discuss ensuring that your writing goals, like what, how, and how much you want to wr…
083 - Public Relations for Authors with Kathleen Schmidt [Becoming A Household Name]
Curious about building your author brand? In this episode, we explore the value of social media, traditional publishing, and much more with Kathleen Schmidt. She’s the founder of Publishing Confident…
082 - Mastering Author Newsletters with Holly Darling [Romancing Like Swift]
In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee are joined by returning guest Holly Darling to discuss the art of email marketing for authors. Drawing inspiration from Taylo…
081 - J.T. Evans, The City Planner's Committee, Pt 2 [Worlds Asunder]
Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and ex…
080 - What Do You Want from Your Author Career? [The Plot Geek Academy]
One of the most important things you as a writer can do for yourself is determine your why. In this episode of The Plot Geek Academy, we’ll tackle how to determine what you want from your author care…
079 - From Page to Platform: Growing an Audience for Novels with Social Media, In-Person Sales, and Attention-Driven Marketing [Becoming A Household Name]
Curious about building your author brand? In this episode, we explore how I’ve grown my Instagram to 740 followers, hit a 3,000-view milestone on my latest reel, and prepped for my showing at Twin Ci…
078 - Indie Author Resilience with Chelle Honiker [Romancing Like Swift]
In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane interview Chelle Honiker, co-founder of Indie Author Magazine, to discuss the parallels between Taylor Swift’s approach …
077 - J.T. Evans, The City Planner's Committee, Pt 1 [Worlds Asunder]
Our latest guest is J.T. Evans, fantasy, science fiction, and horror author and former president of Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. Today he brings his expertise and ex…
076 - Defining Who You Are as an Author [The Plot Academy]
In this debut episode of the Plot Geek Academy Podcast, hosts Troy, Jenna, and CJ tackle a crucial question for aspiring authors: Who are you as a writer? As they introduce themselves and share perso…
075 - Setbacks On Instagram and How To Use Them To Grow Your Novel Sales [Becoming A Household Name]
Breakdown of social media and in person book sales for the week of October 28th.
074 - Thriving in the Creator Economy with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift]
In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jayne sit down with returning guest Michael Evans to discuss the growing impact of the creator economy on authors. They explo…
073 - Tim Akers, You're Weird Enough For Us, Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina an…
072 - How I’m Growing My Reader Base Social Media Secrets Revealed [Becoming A Household Name]
3 weeks into my social media growth journey, here are the results.
071 - Harnessing the Power of Superfans with Damon Courtney [Romancing Like Swift]
In this episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with Damon Courtney from BookFunnel to explore the art of building a dedicated fanbase as an indie author, draw…
070 - Tim Akers, You're Weird Enough For Us, Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
Our guest today is Tim Akers, author of more than ten (often genre-blending) fantasy novels and more short stories and novellas than we wanted to count. Tim was born in deeply rural North Carolina an…
069 - How Faith and Religion Impact Our Marketing Journey with Michelle Dowd - Author of Forager [Becoming A Household Name]
We look at faith and its impact on marketing. Spoiler: what you believe informs everything you do, and marketing is about translating what you believe into what other people do about you.
067 - Steve Ruskin, the Maned Historian Part 2 [Worlds Asunder]
Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular hi…
068 - Unlocking the Fan First Mindset with Michael Evans [Romancing Like Swift]
In this insightful episode of Romancing Like Swift, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane sit down with guest Michael Evans to discuss the powerful "Fans First" mindset and how authors can learn from…
066 - Harnessing Resilience: Lessons from Taylor Swift and Overcoming Criticism [Romancing Like Swift]
In this episode of the Romancing Like Swift podcast, hosts Morgana Bevan and Emma-Lee Jane are joined by Becca Syme to dive into the challenges of handling criticism as an author and the impact it ca…
065 - Steve Ruskin, the Maned Historian Part 1 [Worlds Asunder]
Just what do you do with a PhD in the History of Science? Write novels–science fiction, urban fantasy, and thriller. Our guest today is Steve Ruskin, PhD. He’s the author of the nonfiction popular hi…