Sharon WoodhouseSep 7, 20221 min readCoaching Chicago's Creative CommunityHear Conspire Creative owner Sharon Woodhouse talk to host Mike Stephen on Outside the Loop Radio, episode #828, on Chicago's WGN Radio.
Sharon WoodhouseJul 27, 20224 min readBuilding a Profitable Author Life You LoveWith your ebooks, Gumroad content, or a single published book. There are some truths I know from 27 years as an indie book publisher...
Sharon WoodhouseFeb 14, 20224 min readAuthor Events 101: Promotion and ProfitsNew or established author, self or traditionally published, a primer for getting started in the world of events. What is an author event?...
Sharon WoodhouseFeb 3, 20228 min readBook Promotion Advice Gleaned from Analyzing a Decade of ReadingWhat mining my own data taught me as a publisher and what authors and writers can learn from that. As a longtime indie book publisher...
Sharon WoodhouseJan 19, 20225 min readAuthors and Writing Pros, It’s Time to Lawyer Up9 affordable ways to build legal protections into your writing business. Why would, why should, authors, writers, and similar creatives...
Sharon WoodhouseNov 12, 20214 min readCreators Should Study This Author’s Email NewsletterI’m a huge fan of best-selling author William Hazelgrove’s humorously long email newsletter--and the successful business model it reveals.
Sharon WoodhouseOct 28, 20214 min readAuthors and Writers: When the Formula Fails, Follow the TangentsWhen the formula fails, follow the tangents: How the side stories of you, your writing, and your books can lead to solid exposure and sales.
Sharon WoodhouseOct 19, 20217 min readNaked Book Contract Signing and 9 Other Ways for Authors to Max Out Their ThemesFind ALL the themes of your fiction or nonfiction book, then max out them all to sell and promote your book.