BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.
Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.
Check back every Monday for a new episode!
—∞—
Authorpreneur Jeniffer Thompson knows how to harness the power of personal branding. Through various books and speaking events, she teaches authors around the world how to find their voice, attract their desired readers, create a sustainable online presence, and ultimately find success while being authentic.
Jeniffer is well known for running Jeniffer Thompson Consulting and Monkey C Media, both consulting firms that help authors through the publishing process. Her latest publication, How to Write a Professional Bio: For Authors, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs, is available here.
From JenifferThompson.com:
Jeniffer Thompson is a personal branding expert, digital marketing strategist and host of The Premise podcast. She is an award-winning author and speaker who delivers strategy-rich content and actionable tools that educate and empower authors. With a BA in Journalism from SDSU, Jeniffer is an ardent believer in the power of storytelling — she is always looking for, or telling, a story. She believes that story has the power to develop a greater sense of empathy, transform us, and build community.
Jeniffer is passionate about helping authors establish highly visible brands. She and her husband, Chad, co-founded Monkey C Media in 2004 and have been creating award-winning book cover designs and author websites ever since. They specialize in author services that integrate digital marketing strategies and engage readers all over the world.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How Jeniffer started Monkey C Media
- How to find your voice
- The importance of balancing authority, personal style, and online visibility
- Why you should take inspiration from successful authors
- The other side of budgeting
Click below to listen!
LINKS
Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)
In This Episode
Jeniffer Thompson
Monkey C Media
How to Write a Professional Bio: For Authors, Speakers, and Entrepreneurs by Jeniffer Thompson
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric
The Career Author Summit 2021
Proudly Sponsored By
Kobo Writing Life
*Full disclosure: Some of these links are affiliate links.
