All the “Academy for Wayward Authors” articles in one place!
“Academy for Wayward Authors” was first published in 2023 and is the third of several serialized business content series for authors and publishers.
This season comprises 45 articles, which were released once weekly and are listed below in chronological order.
What You Create Is a Function of You
Caging the Indecisive Monkey Mind to Boost Productivity
Unlock the Silent Giant Within Through Mental Fitness
Rewrite the Stories Holding You Back From Your Full Potential
Rewiring the Mind From Default Modes to Dynamic Thinking
Embracing Chaos and Uncertain Outcomes in Your Author Journey
Rethinking Success Narratives in the Publishing Industry
Developing a Reliable Decision-Making Process
Facing the Shadow Bully Within and Finding Inner Harmony
What Ponzi Schemes Reveal About Our Own Business Systems
Hunting for Profit in the Publishing Wilderness
Profit Essentials for Indie Authors
Use a Not-To-Do List to Transform Your Publishing Business Potential
Calculate Author Royalties Kept (ARK) for an Eye-Opening Business Evaluation
Identify Your Rocks to Transform Your Time Management Skills
The Formula for Success and Creating Positive Feedback Loops
Redefine Success With a Practice-Driven Approach
Scale Your Marketing Systems to Deliver Customer Delight
Create a Simple One-Page Business Plan to Anchor Your Work
Are Your Goals Truly Yours? Unraveling Personal Ambition vs. Groupthink
100x Your Business Growth With Structural Change
Coping With Productivity Slumps and Anxiety as a Creative
Harnessing Emergent Properties to Build Cumulative Advantage
Reckoning With the Linear Fallacy and Embracing the Circular Reality of Publishing
Understanding the Truth About Author Success Stories
Why a Map Isn’t the Solution for Your Creative Journey
How Do You Know? Challenging Authority With Informed Questions
Beyond the Latest Publishing Gold Rush
Convert Your Rocks Into Uncut Gems by Identifying the Vital Few
Why Your Audience Is the Most Important Aspect of Your Business
What Direct Mail Marketing Can Teach Us in the Digital Age
Is Artificial Intelligence a Worthwhile Marketing Tool? It Depends
Gene Schwartz’s Timeless Advice on Crafting Compelling Headlines
David Ogilvy’s Iconic Hathaway Shirt Campaign and the Magic of Story
Building Trustworthy Communication With Potential Customers
Master the Art of Learning With Shuhari
Adopting the SPEAR Approach in Your Direct Email Marketing
Why You Should Transition Your Audience From Rented to Owned Land
Would I Trust Meta or Amazon to Run My Ads? The Limitations of AI-Optimized Technology
What Does It Mean to Belong? Why Community Is the Backbone of Your Business
Using Identification and Transportation to Captivate Your Readers
Why Your Brand Is the Ultimate Defense Against AI