The Published Creator Podcast
The Published Creator podcast is dedicated to helping authors, artists, coaches & content creators turn their books and book ideas into monetizable offers & thriving brands. Rodney Washington is a Creative Marketing Strategist, Author, Publisher, Educator & Coach.
Episodes
78 episodes
She Skipped Writing a Book… and Built THIS Instead (Genius Move)
🚀 Want help mapping YOUR idea into income?Book a Monetize Your Book Before You Publish Mapping Session, and let’s break it down togetherTo get started, join me inside the Published Creator community where we do this li...
Stop Writing Books That Don’t Sell (Do This Instead)
If you’re writing a book right now… you might want to pause.Because the reason most books don’t sell has nothing to do with the writing—and everything to do with what you’re building around it.In this episode, Rodney Washington ...
Online Courses Are Failing… Here’s What Smart Experts Are Building Instead
If you’re an author, coach, speaker, or expert, you’ve probably been told your next step is to “build an online course.”We're often told:👉 “Build an online course.”👉 “Create passive income.”👉 “Record modules and scale.”
Why Most Authors Never Make Real Money From Their Book
Uncover where you are and what your next step should be as an Authorpreneur by taking the 👉 Authorpreneur Readiness AssessmentMost authors believe the path to making money from th...
How One Educator Turned Her Passion for Trees 🌿 Into a Self-Published Children’s Book
What if a single leaf could open the door to a lifetime of curiosity?In this episode, longtime educator and author Rosetta Wood shares the story behind her beautifully illustrated science storybook, The Miracle of Changing Lea...
Publishing a Book Won’t Make You an Authority
Rodney and Chela are hosting a live virtual experience called The Authorpreneur Decision, designed to help you clarify your authority, map your monetization ecosystem, and turn your book into a credibility engine.💸 Join Us For The Li...
How This Author Promotes Her Book Without Feeling Salesy (And It’s Working)
Most authors think marketing means promotion, pressure, or constantly “selling themselves.”In this episode of the Published Creator Podcast, I sit down with Keisha Williams, creator of the Money Alphabet: ABC of Money Activit...
068: Your Book Doesn’t Need More Ideas — It Needs This!
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067: How To Sell More Books Faster WITHOUT Social Media
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066: Unlock New Revenue Streams for Your Book (Libraries, Gift Shops + More!)
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065: How to Sell Your Children’s Book Before You Even Print It with Micaela Benn
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064: Beyond The Book: How To Build Your Author Brand With Lulu.com
📝 Join the Published Creator Skool community (At the time of this recording, it's free)In this episode, I sit down with Chelsea Bennett, Educa...
063: Kickstarter Book Funnel That Actually Works: From Idea to Over $202K
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062: How This Author Raised $202K on Kickstarter to Fund His Book
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061: Closing One Chapter, Opening Another: From Coloring Book Creator to Published & Thriving
I’m closing the chapter on The Coloring Book Creator and stepping into something bigger. In this kickoff episode of the Published Creator Podcast, I share the turning point that sparked this shift and how you can take your boo...
060: Worried Your Book Won't Sell? 10 Things You Can Do Immediately To Stimulate Sales
In Episode 60 of the Published Creator Podcast, we dive deep into common fears surrounding the creation and sales potential of your coloring books, planners, and journals. I share 10 actionable strategies to help you release those fears...
059: Uncover A Bestselling Coloring Book, Planner/Journal Idea With ChatGPT 🤖
Looking for an idea for your first or next Coloring Book, Planner/Journal but don't know where to start?If you answered YES, then you're in luck because in episode 59 of the Published Creator Podcast I dive into the world of AI with my ...
058: Beyond Book Sales: The Best Strategies to Boost Your Income with Print-on-Demand
In this episode, I dive into a recent conversation with one of my digital planner mentor students about the challenges and opportunities in publishing, particularly when using print-on-demand services like Lulu
057: What To Do When You Aren't Feeling It (5 things you can do today to get back on track)
In this episode of the Published Creator Podcast, I'm diving into a topic that's close to my heart: what to do when you're just not feeling it in your business.Join our ne...
056: 5 List Building Ideas for Coloring Book and Planner Authors Creators
Want to continue the conversation, plus get additional action steps you can implement immediately? Join Us On Skool Growing your email list is crucial for sta...
055: Is Your Book Cover Helping or Killing Your Sales?
Want to continue the conversation, plus get additional action steps you can implement immediately? Join Us On Skool In this insightful episode, we delve into ...
054: Celebrating 3000 Downloads Of The Coloring Book Creator Podcast!! (What I've learned)
Want to continue the conversation, plus get additional action steps you can implement immediately? Join Us On Skool Welcome to Episode 54 of the Published Cre...
053: People Can’t Buy What They Don’t Know Exists
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