Beyond the Book

Beyond the Book

Hosted by: Juxtabook

For current and aspiring authors, learn what it means to act "Beyond the Book" as you build your career. In bite-sized learning, we guide authors on how to develop their book, build their author brand, and launch and...

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Ep. 45 - Q&A, Author's Commitment to Marketing

Marketing Evolution: Highlights the shift from traditional to digital marketing strategies for books. Understanding the Audience: Emphasizes the importance of knowing who your readers are and where they spend their...
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Bonus - Author Edge Summit Clip - "The 17 Blunders of First-Time Authors"

In this episode of Juxtabook, we dive deep into the common pitfalls first-time authors encounter on their journey. We are playing you a clip from the recently concluded Author Edge Virtual Summit, where Platte...
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Ep. 44 - 5 Simple Steps to Identify Your Audience Hangout Place Using Amazon

Discover how Amazon can be a crucial tool for authors to research genres, trends, and competitors. This episode offers a concise guide on using Amazon's vast data to refine your book's positioning and audience...
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Ep. 43 - The 5 Phases in Your Author Journey

Five Key Phases of the Author Journey: Book Development: Writing and refining the manuscript. Gathering feedback from alpha or beta readers. Analogy of preparing a meal to describe the process of book...
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Thoughts on the Juxtabook 2024 Author Edge Virtual Summit

On February 2, 2024, the Juxtabook 2024 Author Edge Virtual Summit took place—this bonus episode of Beyond the Book reviews six insights that we learned and heard from our session speakers and attendees.   
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Ep. 42 - Q&A, When to Hire a Ghostwriter in Your Author Journey

Episode OverviewIn this episode of "Beyond the Book," we tackle the significant yet often overlooked aspect of hiring a ghostwriter for your book project. We discuss when and why an author might consider bringing a...
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Ep. 41 - Navigating the World of Co-Authorship

Episode Overview In this episode of "Beyond the Book," we delve into the complex yet rewarding realm of co-authorship. We discuss the potential benefits and challenges of co-authoring a book and provide essential...
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Ep. 40 - Mastering Community Creation to Build Your Author Brand

In this episode, we dive deep into the essentials of building your own community as an author. We explore the advantages and challenges of being a community leader and offer practical steps to establish and grow your...
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Ep. 39 - Building and Participating in Author Communities

Episode Overview: Learn about the introduction to the significance of community building for authors, with an emphasis on the various experiences and impacts of being part of communities. Key Highlights: The...
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Ep. 38 - Navigating the Challenges of Selling and Engaging Readers in Today's Book Market

Ep. 38 Why is selling a book so hard?  (A look at reading rates) In this episode, we dive into the perplexing challenge of selling books in the current market, despite their affordability. Key Statistics: A startling...
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The Author Edge Summit - Feb 2, 2024

THE AUTHOR  EDGE VIRTUAL SUMMIT  Where Writing, Branding, and Marketing Converge! Friday, February 2, 2024 SAVE 50% WITH EARLY BIRD PRICING AND ACCESS TO ADDITIONAL BONUSES Register at www.juxtabook.com/authoredgesummit 
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Ep. 37 - The Unexpected Impact of Your Books

Episode Overview: The episode explores the impact that every book, regardless of its scope, has on both the author and the readers. Discussion on how writing, whether published or not, is a transformative experience...
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