Lessons from Goal Getter School: neroli lacey
In this episode, Sue Campbell chats with novelist Neroli Lacey about how she built an amazing writer’s life for herself.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: kristina bak
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with author Kristina Bak about her biggest takeaways from Goal Getter, including how she went from barely knowing what a podcast was to landing four guest spots on podcasts with just five pitches!
Lessons from Goal Getter School: laurel standley
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Laurel Standley about her biggest takeaways from the program, including how she learned to take small steps forward and take beach days when needed!
Lessons from Goal Getter School: gretchen cherington
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Gretchen Cherington about meeting her marketing goals for her new book The Butcher, the Embezzler, and the Fall Guy.
“Should i be marketing before my book is out?”
Whether I'm doing webinars, live events, or talking to writers in the Happily Ever Author Club, one of the questions I get asked most often is some version of: "Does it make sense for me to be pitching myself to go on podcasts and such when I don't yet have a published book?"
Lessons from Goal Getter School: Lori howard
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Lori Howard about how she met her goal to finish her first (aka zero) draft.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: Drema Drudge
In this episode, Sue Campbell speaks with Drema Drudge about how she met her goals to create and execute a launch plan for her second novel.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: Kathy Ramsperger
In this episode, we look at how one writer met her goals to create and execute a launch plan for her novel while pivoting on her memoir. Sue Campbell interviews Kathryn Brown Ramsperger, a lifelong journalist and novelist.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: Joy Overstreet
In this episode, I’m talking with the author Joy Imboden Overstreet. Joy created the original Thin Within workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975.
Lessons from Goal Getter School: Sarah McKee
This podcast mini-series interviews with students from my Goal Getter School for Writers. In this episode, I’m talking with the writer Sarah McKee.
A Key Question to Ask About Your Author Career
One of the most important things that you can do to sell more books is to always be working on your mindset.
How to Build the Marketing Habit
When you set a big goal, like writing a book or selling a certain number of copies, lots of things will try to get between you and your goal.
How to Get Your Writing Done in an Uncertain World (Part 3)
I’m sure you’ve noticed that plenty of adults have questionable coping skills. We tend to turn to things that will make us feel better in the moment even if it will make us weaker in the long run.
How to Get Your Writing Done in an Uncertain World (Part 2)
Resisting reality doesn't get you any closer to a calm peace of mind that you need to get through something. We have to accept where we are and what’s happening. And as soon as we do that, a whole layer of suffering drops away.
How to Get Your Writing Done in an Uncertain World (Part 1)
We are in the midst of yet another rough news cycle. I’m hearing from many writers that it’s hard to focus on their work and their marketing and they don’t even really see the point. There is so much uncertainty out there.
Writers and Money
Let's talk money mindset for writers. I want you to take a look inside your brain and see what's in there. I’m going to give you some tools to unpack your money thoughts and see if they are serving you well.
Before Jumping into Planning Your 2022 Goals You Might Want to Read This
It can be hard to make time for reflection, especially at the end of the year, when we're hustling to buy presents, make travel plans, et cetera. I invite you to spend just ten minutes in reflection before you jump into planning your writing and marketing goals for 2022.
Your Fall/Winter Writer Survival Kit
It truly is time to start strategizing how to get through the dark seasons to come with our creativity and mental health intact. And hopefully, if you and yours stay well, with a completed book and a much stronger author platform.
How (and Why) to Set Up Your Author Newsletter
The trick to growing your author platform and selling more books is building an email list of fans. Truly, it’s your number one book marketing goal. Cue the groans from writers who don’t want to start an email list.
How to Talk About Your Book During an Interview
If you feel like you're struggling to talk about your book, you are not alone. Eighty percent of the writers we speak with have a hard time conveying the essence of their book in a concrete, concise way.