Welcome to Alchemy for Authors!
If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place.
Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Bu...
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! Balancing the demands of a day job with the dream of being an author can be overwhelming, but it’s absolutely possible to thrive in both worlds. In this episode of Alchemy for Authors, I’m sharing practical tips and mindset shifts to help you make the most of your time, protect your creative energy, and stay focused on your writing goals—even on the busiest days. Whether you’re feeling stretched thin or just looking for ways to better integrate your day job and author life, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to keep going. As a bonus, make sure to download your copy of Affirmations for Authors with a Day Job here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/dnj980xva5 Resources mentioned in this episode: · Episode 97: Fearless Storytelling and the Future of Publishing with J.D. Barker · Preorder J.D’s book Something I Keep Upstairs here. · Enter to win a stay in the haunted house that inspired Something I Keep Upstairs here. · My Intent Project · Grab your copy of Claire Taylor’s book Reclaim Your Author Career here. · Writer Stickers Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ Please note: Some links may be affiliate links that help support the show.
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Fearless Storytelling & the Future of Publishing with J.D. Barker
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week's episode, I sit down with bestselling author J.D. Barker to explore the art of fearless storytelling and the ever-changing landscape of publishing. We delve into how asking 'What if?' fuels great stories, J.D.’s unique approach to navigating both Traditional and Indie publishing, and why building a brand is essential for authors. J.D. also shares invaluable advice for aspiring Indie authors, his thoughts on the future of publishing, and how autism shapes his creative journey. Join us for a deep dive into the mind of a master storyteller and discover & be inspired by the secrets behind J.D. Barker’s success. Visit J.D.’s website here: https://jdbarker.com/ Follow J.D. on social media here: Facebook and Instagram Preorder J.D’s book Something I Keep Upstairs here: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/ Enter to win a stay in the haunted house that inspired Something I Keep Upstairs here: https://woobox.com/vcevs2 Find J.D.’s other books here: https://jdbarker.com/books/ Resources mentioned in this episode: · Grab Stephen King’s book On Writing here: https://amzn.to/3C4rjVW · Grab Stephen King’s book Fairy Tale here: https://amzn.to/40flNI6 · Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/ **Please note: Some of these links may be affiliate links that help support the show. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
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Rewriting My Story: Reflections, Reset, & Rising Again for a New Year
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s solo episode, I open up about my setbacks and accomplishments in 2024, and my goals for 2025. Some of the other topics I discuss include: · Why 2024 kind of sucked for my author career. · How to acknowledge the hardships and letdowns of the past year and use them to fuel your goals. · How to find proof that the Universe still has your back even when your mindset is blah. · How to train the algorithm of your energetic life. · Questions to kick you out of your comfort zone and get you taking steps towards your BIG goal. · How ChatGPT helped my ADHD breakdown and prioritise my author goals for next year. · Resources I’m using to plan out my author career. · The future of Alchemy for Authors. Resources mentioned in this episode: · ChatGPT · The Ultimate Authorship Planner by Audrey Ann Hughey · Orna Ross’s Go Creative Planning program or join Orna’s Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/OrnaRoss/home · Clever Fox Planners (Also available on Amazon) · Join Russell Nohelty’s Substack The Author Stack or Author Ecosystems. Support the Author Ecosystems Kickstarter here. · Visit Becca Syme’s website here: https://betterfasteracademy.com/ o Listen to Episode 93: Energy Pennies & Author Success Archetypes for a Sustainable Author Career with Becca Syme · Visit Claire Taylor’s website here: https://www.ffs.media/ o Listen to Episode 58: Author Alignment and the Enneagram with Claire Taylor o Listen to Episode 75: The Sustainable Author Career with Claire Taylor o Books: Reclaim Your Author Career and Sustain Your Author Career · Visit Renee Rose’s website here: https://write2riches.com/ o Listen to Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose o Listen to Episode 94: Relax to Riches with Renee Rose o Books: Write to Riches and Relax to Riches o Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here. · Listen to Episode 77: Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino · Listen to Carissa Andrews: Episode 16: Millionaire Author Mindset with Carissa Andrews, Bonus Episode: Millionaire Author Manifestation with Carissa Andrews, Episode 72: Manifestation & Hypnosis for Authors with Carissa Andrews & Tammy Tyree · Existential Kink by Carloyn Elliott, PhD · Finch app Looking for other author resources to start your year off right, like Stacy Juba’s Vision Board Toolkit for Writers? Check out my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ ** Please Note: Some of these links are affiliate links. Not only are they products I personally believe in, but they help to support the show.
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Behind the Scenes of The Plymbury Witch with Kendra Vaughan
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with author Kendra Vaughan about her debut novel, The Plymbury Witch. Kendra also shares the pros and cons of doing an MFA, why she chose Indie Publishing over Traditional Publishing, and how a magical life has shaped her author career. Visit Kendra’s website here: https://kendravaughan.com/ Grab your copy of The Plymbury Witch here: https://kendravaughan.com/the-plymbury-witch Listen to Kendra’s Spotify Playlist for The Plymbury Witch here. Connect with Kendra on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/authorkendravaughan Connect with Kendra on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kendravaughanauthor Other recommended resources: · Buy Relax to Riches by Renee Rose here. · Buy Write to Riches by Renee Rose here. · Looking for writerly gift ideas? Visit my Author Resources page here: https://jobuer.com/author-resources/ · Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here. ** Please note: Some links may be affiliate links If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/
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Relax to Riches with Renee Rose
Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors! In this week’s episode, I chat with best-selling author Renee Rose. Renee talks about her new book Relax to Riches, and shares how you can take your manifesting practice to the next level with ease. Some of the other topics we discuss include: · How shadow work can help you manifest faster and easier. · Why things can sometimes get worse before they get better. · Why you may feel like your manifestations aren’t working. · How to use sleep and lucid dreaming to manifest your author goals. · What your dreams are telling you about your energy and your manifestations. · A sneak peek at the 9 tools for relaxing to riches. If you’re interested in using manifestation and the Law of Attraction to help you along your author journey, then enjoy Renee’s insights and make sure you grab yourself a copy of Relax to Riches. Visit Renee’s website here: https://write2riches.com/ Grab your copy of Relax to Riches here. Grab your copy of Write to Riches here. Join Author Abundance Central here. Join the Money Magic Membership and get one month FREE when you use the coupon code JO at checkout, here. Listen to Episode 55: Write to Riches with Renee Rose here. Other recommended resources: · Episode 77: Money Magic & Mindset with Lee Savino · Episode 78: Writing the Shadow with Joanna Penn · Writing the Shadow by Joanna Penn (Book) · Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliott (Book) If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate and review. You can also support the show by buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jobuer. Your support helps me keep this podcast going and is greatly appreciated. If you have a question you would like answered on the show, or a topic suggestion for a future episode, leave a voice message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/AlchemyForAuthors Follow me on Instagram: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Follow me on Facebook: @alchemyforauthors and @jobuerauthor. Join the Alchemy for Authors Facebook Group here. Join my Alchemy for Authors newsletter and download your FREE copy of Manifestation for Authors here. If you enjoy Gothic Suspense, you can join my reader’s newsletter and download a FREE copy of my short story collection, Between the Shadows, here. You can find all my books at https://jobuer.com or visit https://Books2Read.com/JoBuer for links to your favourite store. Visit my website for the full transcript of this episode: https://jobuer.com/alchemy-for-authors/ Please note: Some links are affiliate links which mean I receive a small commission when you use them at no extra cost to you. I only promote resources I trust, and appreciate your support in using them.
Welcome to Alchemy for Authors!
If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place.
Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Buer as she explores best practices for supercharging writing lives and author careers. With an emphasis on manifestation and mindset, you’ll learn actionable steps to overcome writer’s block and imposter syndrome, get your butt in the chair and your stories written, while setting aside your ‘starving artist’ mentality, and so much more!
Listen as Jo shares her own successes and failures, and enjoy interviews from real authors who are on the journey of creating lives they love around their writing.
If you’ve ever dreamt of a prolific, wealthy, happy or healthy author career, then this podcast is for you.
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