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Rob Miller @millerscave.bsky.social · 21h

It gets me some smiles and nods, and, occasionally, a scowl.

Author Rob Miller sitting on the steps of a porch, wearing his Unite Against Book Bans t-shirt.

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 1d

Simply the best.

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 2d

The body knows!

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 2d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Future A or Future B for 2026?

Same old, same old...or the fast-track to a working author business?
#profitableauthor #authorincome #authorbusiness #authorgoals #authorstrategy #authorcoaching #authorhacks #authormindset #bookmarketing

Start 2026 on Your Same Path…or Choose to Accelerate Your Author Business?

Imagine Two Futures Come Early February 2026

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 3d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

How can your friends, family members, and colleagues help spread the word about your book in just one or two minutes?
#bookmarketing #bookpromotion #authormarketing #authorstrategy #authorgoals #authorbusiness #authorevents #profitableauthor

10 "Quick Ways to Help" That Authors Can Request from Friends, Family, and Colleagues

The document we give our clients as a template for launch parties and more

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 3d

"It's good to feel a bit uneasy, hesitant, uncomfortable before committing to coaching. Noone NEEDS coaching. It is a commitment that brings you to your edge--the next thing, especially something big."--Steve Chandler

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you, Mary!

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Begin 2026 with a business plan, not just a publishing plan!

Join my 11-week coaching program for authors with at least one published book: From Published to Profitable: The Author's Business Accelerator (3 individual calls by phone, 8 group coaching calls on Zoom). Open to first 8 registrants.

Business Accelerator | Conspire Creative

Move from published author to profitable entrepreneur with our 11-week Author Business Accelerator, which includes 3 weeks of private calls, 8 weeks of group coaching classes, a copy of "The Profitabl...

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 4d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Something for everyone...find something new in the world of author and book marketing you can implement today.
#bookmarketing #bookpromotion #authormarketing #authorpromotion #authorstrategy #authorbusiness #authormedia #authorpr #authorbranding

Marketing for Authors - Index of Articles

Creative marketing, promotion, PR, partnerships, branding, advertising, social media, and marketing strategy for your author business

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 5d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Is there a command for your readers and customers that would make your life easier and their results better?
#bookmarketing #bookpromotion #authormarketing #authorstrategy #authorbusiness #authorhacks #authorincome #profitablauthor

Authors, What’s Your Version of “Bring Samples”?

Is there a command for your readers and customers that would make your life easier and their results better?

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 6d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Where in your author life and business can a simple dose of the opposite work wonders?
#authorcoach #authorcoaching #coachyourself #balance #authorgoals #authorstrategy #authormindset #authorbusiness #profitableauthor

Week 12 - Author Business Coaching Challenge - Balance

Enjoy a tempering dose of the opposite to make things right again

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marywizchicago.bsky.social @marywizchicago.bsky.social · 6d

So you want to write a musical? www.newcitystage.com/2025/10/06/t...

Masi Asare Launches a Workshop for Writing Musicals at Northwestern

The university’s American Music Theatre Project will debut the Chicago Musical Theater Writers Workshop, offering instruction and support in musical theater writing for local writers and composers.

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, according to report

During the 2024-2025 school year, there were more then 6,800 instances of books being pulled, led by the horror author

www.theguardian.com

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Congratulations! This is exciting.

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 9d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Pick one to read and reach out to someone who can help your author business today.
#authorbusiness #authorcoach #authorcoaching #profitableauthor #authorgoals #authorstrategy #authormindset

Relationships and Communication for Author Businesses - Index of Articles

All about asking, communication, presence, and relationships

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 9d

"toolbox"

The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks, Mary!😊

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runswstilettos.bsky.social @runswstilettos.bsky.social · 10d

We all need this today.

In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 10d

IMPORTANT:

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 10d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Could glazing help you, Author? And your author business?
#glazing #authorcoach #authorcoaching #authorbusiness #authorgoals #authorincome #authorstrategy #profitableauthor #bookmarketing

If Glazing Is Good Enough for Doughnuts, It’s Good Enough for Me

…and Outstanding for Authors!

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Here's my latest newsletter (check it out and subscribe if you like) and my challenge for all authors going in to QIV of 2025.

Take the Learn & Practice Volume Sales Challenge!

My challenge for you going into Quarter 4 of 2025, starting with DO NOT LOSE STEAM NOW!

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Pete Wung The Curious Polymath @curiouspolymath.bsky.social · 11d

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 11d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Take a minute to consider how you can (easily even!?) outsmart AI and its seeming threats.
#AI #authorstrategy #authorgoals #authorbusiness #authormindset #authorcoaching #profitableauthor

Authors, Three Ideas for Outsmarting Artifical Intelligence ASAP

Human, get a jump on the threats and work around AI concerns in your author business

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 12d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Are you engaging the Power of One to power your author events?
#authorevents #authorgoals #authorstrategy #authorbusiness #authorincome #profitableauthor #bookmarketing

The #1 Overlooked Thing for Successful Author Events and Launch Parties

The power of one...

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 14d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Will you please spare a few moments and take this quick, anonymous, 5-question poll on where you are in relation to you author business or the concept of an author business?

Many thanks.

Author Business Poll - Where are you now?

And how far would you like to go next?

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The Profitable Author @profitableauthor.bsky.social · 16d

Author Business Coaching Minute.

Are there ways YOUR local knowledge can boost your book marketing and author income?
#authorgoals #authorstrategy #authorbusiness #authorincome #profitableauthor #bookmarketing #authorcoaching

50 Place-Based Ways to Grow an Author Business

How to generate work and income from your local knowledge

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