Every week, host Jessica Noel gets the inside scoop from writers who've built kick-ass careers with words (and a helluva lot of grit). No fluff. No BS. Just real talk about:
• Turning your obsession into cold, hard cash
• Tackling industry curveballs without losing your cool
• Building a sustainable writing career (yes, even now)

Plus, Jessica's spilling the ink on her own business pivot. Because who doesn't love a good plot twist? Whether you're penning novels or crafting killer copy, this show is your secret weapon in the war against mediocrity.

So tune in. Get inspired. And transform your writing obsession into a thriving career. The Obsessed Writer. For writers who mean business. (Bonus: Stick around to hear Jessica rant about why "imposter syndrome" can take a hike.)

Joanna and host Jessica Noel dive deep into the murky waters of "separation season," a time for creatives to shed their old skins and emerge as the badasses they were meant to be. They tackle everything from handling online criticism to the soul-crushing reality of retirement savings (spoiler alert: it's dire).

Get ready for a masterclass in lead generation, the art of saying "hell no" to projects that don't serve you, and why it's high time copywriters stop undervaluing themselves. Oh, and did we mention there's a summer camp involved? Yeah, it's that kind of episode.

If you're a copywriter looking to level up, a creative seeking direction, or just someone who enjoys listening to two powerhouses dish out raw, unfiltered truth – this episode is your new obsession. Press play and prepare to have your mind blown.

You can find Joanna in all the places:
- Copyhackers website
- Joanna's books on Amazon
- On IG

Jessica also shares the juicy details of her recent business pivot. We're talking full transparency, folks – the good, the bad, and the "holy crap, I can't believe I did that" moments.

And because Jessica's all about keeping you on your toes, she's sharing hints the details of a launch coming in September 2024.

Buckle up, buttercup – this episode's a wild ride through the trenches of a writer's journey and entrepreneurship, Jessica-style.

In this episode, Jessica Noel interviews Abi Prendergast, the evergreen copywriting (and strategy) wizard who's using her self-published book to explode her business growth. She's not just talking about a cute little uptick in leads – we're talking industry influencers reaching out and clients signing up at premium rates. AND course sales! 

Abi spills the tea on how her book, Day One Evergreen, took her established expertise as an evergreen course specialist and catapulted it to new heights. She's not holding back on the juicy details:

• The unexpected doors that flew open after launch day
• How to silence that pesky inner critic that's keeping you from writing
• The secret sauce for commanding higher rates (hint: it's bound in hardcover...or paperback)
• Why collaborating on a book project first might save your sanity

But here's the kicker: this isn't just for copywriters. If you're a course creator, coach or any flavor of entrepreneur looking to plant your flag as a thought leader, Abi's insights are pure gold.

She's dishing out real talk on the obstacles you'll face and how to bulldoze right through them. Plus, she's sharing her stealth strategies for turning your book launch (even a small launch) into a client-attracting machine.

So, are you ready to write the book that'll have your ideal clients lining up around the block? Don't let another potential client slip through your fingers because you haven't showcased your brilliance in print.

Hit that play button now and get ready to furiously scribble notes. Your future bestseller (and booked-out calendar) is waiting.

You can find Abi in all the places:
- Abi Prendergast's Website
- Day One Evergreen on Amazon
- On IG

It's better.

Because now? Those industry "gatekeepers" are sweating. Big publishers are scrambling to figure out their business models. And authors who think like entrepreneurs are making more money than ever.

In this episode, Sharon breaks down what she's learned from 30+ years of watching authors succeed (and fail) at building sustainable businesses around their books. 

You'll hear:

• The daily habit that actually sells books (most authors hate it - but it works) 
• Why the "messy middle" of publishing is your biggest opportunity 
• A dead-simple framework for knowing if your marketing is actually worth your time 
• The "defensive entrepreneurship" strategy that turns your book into reliable revenue

Plus, Sharon shares why she's giving herself exactly one year to prove her own methodology works - or she's leaving publishing forever. (Yeah, she went there.)

Sharon's new book "The Profitable Author: 1001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books" is available now at profitableauthorbook.com

Here's where you can find Sharon:

Conspire Creative
Sharon's Substack