The Professional Writer

Confidently plan, launch, and grow your writing-related ministry or business with practical tips from Laura Christianson and her guests on The Professional Writer podcast.

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January 31, 2022 00:11:42
79 - 4 Strategies for Growing the Know-Like-Trust Factor

79 - 4 Strategies for Growing the Know-Like-Trust Factor

My 4-tiered strategy gives my audience many opportunities to know, like, and trust me: (1) free resources (2) low-cost DIY training (3) affordable done-with...

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January 24, 2022 00:13:19
78 – When Should I Start Marketing My Book?

78 – When Should I Start Marketing My Book?

Authors should never separate writing from marketing. They're done in concert, much like a choir in which individual voices blend together to create a...

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January 17, 2022 00:34:50
77 – Protect Your Creative Work: Copyright, Fair Use, LLC, Contracts, with Amy Nesheim

77 – Protect Your Creative Work: Copyright, Fair Use, LLC, Contracts, with Amy Nesheim

Protect your creative work! Lawyer Amy Nesheim helps us understand (1) The difference between copyright and trademark; (2) 5 steps you can take if...

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December 13, 2021 00:50:46
76 – Costs of Marketing and Promoting Your Book, with Amy Connell

76 – Costs of Marketing and Promoting Your Book, with Amy Connell

“When budgeting for publishing and marketing your book, build in a 10 percent cushion to allow for unexpected expenses.” As she prepared to publish...

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November 29, 2021 00:53:05
75 - Writers Conferences: The Best Investment an Author Can Make, with Sharon Elliott and Sarah Sundin

75 - Writers Conferences: The Best Investment an Author Can Make, with Sharon Elliott and Sarah Sundin

“A writers conference is the place I can find out how to get my book published, because my book is perfect, and everyone needs...

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November 15, 2021 00:13:53
74 - Strengthen Your Writing and Editing With These 5 Robust Online Tools [Crowdsourced]

74 - Strengthen Your Writing and Editing With These 5 Robust Online Tools [Crowdsourced]

Five online tools to help you become a more powerful writer and editor (recommended by my listeners): ProWritingAid Jarvis AnswerThePublic PerfectIt WordHippo Transcript, video...

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