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July 21, 2023 4 Comments

Want to Become a Better Writer? Journal Before You Write

Jennifer Dukes Lee ​invites you to transform into a better writer​ through “beautifully ruthless self-discovery.” It starts in the pages of your journal. In a recent interview, she delves into the therapeutic benefits of daily gratitude journaling and its potential to rewire our brains. By writing down things we’re grateful for, our minds seek out the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Be a Better Writer, Platform, Podcast, Podcast Interviews, writing, Writing Motivation

March 15, 2023 Leave a Comment

From Idea to Contract: The Inspiring Story of a First-Time Author, with Merideth Hite Estevez

Gain inspiration from the journey of a first-time author who transformed her dream of writing into a reality by taking bold action. Merideth Hite Estevez's success story involved launching a captivating podcast and partnering with a coach (yep, that's me!) to develop a winning strategy. Her talent and tenacity helped her build a robust platform, create a winning book … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Proposal, Platform, Podcast, writing

May 24, 2022 2 Comments

Prepare for Publishing with Insights from Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern

Literary agent Lucinda Halpern prepares us to navigate the industry and prepare for publishing. With her insights, we'll position our project—and ourselves as authors—to pitch agents and get noticed. She reveals what literary agents are really looking for when it comes to platform and clears up the concern about how much or how little to share of your book's ideas on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Proposal, Platform, writing Tagged With: Literary agents, Lucinda Halpern, Lucinda Literary, publishing

February 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

What’s a Writing Coach (and what kind do I need)?

Have you ever wondered what a writing coach is? As you can imagine, I get asked this a lot. I mean, it is baked into my branding, and I love sharing insights I've gained over my years of coaching. Let's start with the simplest, broadest definition of what a writing coach is and does: A writing coach provides you with input and support designed to close the gap … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Be a Better Writer, Book Proposal, Platform, writing

December 16, 2021 2 Comments

Find Your Book Midwife, Say “Yes” Before You’re Ready, Pitch to Build Platform, and Authentically Engage with Readers (interview with author Clarissa Moll)

For author Clarissa Moll, hiring a writing coach was like finding her book midwife, and she urges writers to seek that kind of intimate, knowledgeable support and input for their own writing and publishing journey. In this interview, Clarissa shares her approach to writing, platform, and publishing, like: make a list of 10 things whenever you're stuck or developing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Be a Better Writer, Book Proposal, Platform, writing Tagged With: book midwife, Clarissa Moll, writing tips

January 17, 2020 2 Comments

Build Your Platform: To Be More Findable, Find Your People

To Be More Findable, Find Your People (Ep 219: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

[Ep 219] Whether you’re interested in increasing blog readership or building a freelance writing business—and especially if you’re pursuing traditional publishing—you’ll want to connect with readers. You’ll want to reach people who are interested in your stories and ideas and appreciate how you present those ideas as a writer, in your unique style, tone, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, writing

July 10, 2018 4 Comments

Ep 160: Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer – Cold Turkey

Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer: Cold Turkey (Episode 160: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

My dad started smoking when he was a teenager and smoked like a chimney all the way through college and into adulthood. He worked in the newsroom of a major metropolitan newsroom, where smoking cigarettes and cigars was the norm—almost expected. Isn’t that the stereotype from the movies? Well, in the 1960s, when my mom realized she was pregnant with my brother, Dad quit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: author brand, Platform, Podcast, writing

July 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Ep 159: Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer – Slow Transition

Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer: Slow Transition (Ep 159: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

If you’ve concluded you really need to leave behind who you are and the writer you’ve been, and transition to a completely new look, feel, tone, and type of writing, you’re going to rebrand yourself. You have options for how to go about it. Ways to Rebrand: Trial Run We’ve already discussed starting with a trial run, which often leads to integrating the new brand with … [Read more...]

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June 26, 2018 1 Comment

Ep 158: Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer: Integrate

Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer: Integrate (Ep 158: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

You’re going for it. You decided you’re going to rebrand yourself. How will you go about it? We already discussed one option: the trial run. Rebrand Yourself: Integrate Today we’ll see if choosing to integrate will work best. When you rebrand yourself in this way, it’s almost a continuation of your trial run in that you integrate the new brand with the existing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: author brand, Platform, Podcast, writing

June 19, 2018 2 Comments

Ep 157: Ways to Rebrand Yourself: Trial Run

Ways to Rebrand Yourself as a Writer - Trial Run (podcast ep 157: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

You’re going for it. You decided you’re going to rebrand yourself. How will you go about it? You have options. One is what I’ll call “Trial Run.” Next time, we’ll talk about “Integration.” Then “Slow Transition” followed by “Cold Turkey.” Only the second two represent a true pivot—a total change in direction, where you’re moving on and not going back. Today let’s … [Read more...]

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June 12, 2018 3 Comments

Ep 156: In a World of Author Branding, What If You Want to Rebrand?

In a World of Author Branding, What If You Want to Rebrand (Ep 156: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

In the last episode, I finally attempted to define an author brand. Before that, we talked about staying consistent with the core you—the brand you’ve developed, the tone you take, the voice your readers have come to enjoy. The episode before that, we discussed setting aside a place to play online—perhaps on a social media platform—so you can let your hair down and play … [Read more...]

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June 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

Ep 155: In a World of Author Branding, uh…What’s an “Author Brand”?

In a World of Author Branding, uh...What's an "Author Brand"? (Ep 155: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

I guess I got ahead of myself. I’ve been talking about author branding, but I didn’t describe or define it. And in this world of author branding, you may be wondering, “Uh...what’s an ‘author brand’?” Sorry to leave you full of questions. Like: Maybe all this talk of “brand” sickens you. “Seriously?” you’re thinking, “Brands are for jeans and perfume and … [Read more...]

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May 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Ep 154: In a World of Author Branding, Be Consistent at Your Core

In a World of Author Branding, Be Consistent at Your Core (podcast episode 154: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

Last time we talked about having a playground. A place to relax and try new things. A place where you can experiment and be a little messy until you figure out how you want to use that space. Consistent at Your Core At the same time, be consistent at your core. Not that you look exactly the same everywhere you go. I mean, that’s not even realistic. Think about it in … [Read more...]

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May 22, 2018 3 Comments

Ep 153: In a World of Author Branding, Find a Place to Play

In a World of Author Branding, Find a Place to Play (Ep 153: Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach)

If you scroll through my Instagram feed, it won’t take long before you’ll see quotes on pictures, quotes with colored backgrounds, sourced images and my own snapshots all jumbled together. It’s not pretty. You’ll see travel pictures and book after book lying on a marble table, which is one of two or three decent backdrops in my home. The captions vary. Some are long, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: author brand, Platform, Play, Podcast Tagged With: author branding, author platform

February 14, 2017 1 Comment

Ep 89: The Rush to Publish – How to Pace Your Career

"I’ve heard it said that most successful writers put in about fifteen years of small-audience writing before they begin to work with larger audiences." (L.L. Barkat, Rumors of Water - via annkroeker.com)

In chapter 7 of On Being a Writer, my coauthor Charity Singleton Craig highlighted what L.L. Barkat calls the “Fifteen Years of Writing for Your Grandmother Rule” (On Being a Writer, 86). Charity included this excerpt from Barkat’s book Rumors of Water: It is not uncommon for writers to seek a large audience too early in their writing journeys. The idea of being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Platform, Podcast, Your Writing Platform

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