JD Barker didn't become a New York Times bestselling author by accident. He treated writing like a brand — and built an empire.In this episode, Barker breaks down the business systems behind his international book launches, why his finance background gave him an edge most authors never develop, and the surprising productivity advantage of his Asperger's diagnosis.If you're still treating your writing like a hobby, this one's for you. 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/jd-barker-jd-barker-global-branding. #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #authorpreneur #bookmarketing #jdbarker🤩MY GUEST:JD Barker. AuthorWEBSITE: https://jdbarker.com/INSTAGRAM: @jdbarker_author📚BOOKS BY JD BARKER: The First Scarlet Door - A 4MK Thriller Book 4PRE-ORDER TODAY!Pre-Order Hardcover https://amzn.to/4wjElpy Pre-Order Ebook https://amzn.to/4wjvnZt The Fourth Monkey - A 4MK Thriller Book 1Paperback https://amzn.to/4pSyoO5 Ebook https://amzn.to/4b8c90i The Fifth to Die - A 4MK Thriller Book 2Paperback https://amzn.to/4yA3aio Ebook https://amzn.to/45eUTmzThe Sixth Wicked Child - A 4MK Thriller Book 3Paperback https://amzn.to/3TuI5py Ebook https://amzn.to/4fqX3UW Dracul By JD Barker & Dacre StokerPaperback https://amzn.to/4bYK5wD Ebook https://amzn.to/4fOyC57 ⭐SUBSCRIBE and listen to the podcast here: @Thewritingbizpodcast 📰SUBSCRIBE to my weekly newsletter. Be the first to know about new episodes! https://thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-writing-biz-today/💻WORK WTIH ME!To learn more about Laura Williams Pages, and how I can help you build an author brand that sells books visit: https://laurawilliamspages.com/‼️To SIGN UP for your FREE Site audit visit: https://laurawilliamspages.com/free-site-audit/⭐FOLLOW US⭐Website: https://thewritingbiz.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thewritingbizpodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/onthewritingbiz.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/onthewritingbizX: https://x.com/OnTheWritingBiz👋🏼HI! Are you currently treating your writing as a creative hobby, or have you structuralized it into a formal business brand? Let us know your approach in the comments below!🔨TOOLS FOR YOUR WRITING BIZ💫Sign up for GOOGLE WORKSPACE and organize your business in one place: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/RNTN💫Are you looking for an easy, reliable newsletter service? Check out the one I use and love, BeeHiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Laura-Williams--This video is not sponsored. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase.ABOUT THIS VIDEO:In this episode, host Laura Williams sits down with J.D. Barker, a New York Times bestselling suspense thriller author known for the 4MK series, Dracul, and his collaborative novels with James Patterson. Barker shares his transition from working as a ghostwriter and corporate chief compliance officer into running a global publishing brand that handles simultaneous international releases across 150 countries. Learn how to apply corporate branding strategies, protect narrative pacing during translations, and organize your daily writing schedule to achieve long-term commercial success."I tend to think of myself as a brand. I try to get my name as visible in as many places as I possibly can." - JD Barker0:00 - Introduction01:42 - Managing a Global 150-Country Book Launch04:53 - Writing Dracul and Uncovering Bram Stoker's Notes09:56 - Navigating Global Translation and Hollywood Film Rights12:35 - Daily Productivity Routines and treating Authorship as a Brand15:50 - Transitioning from Finance and Ghostwriting to Bestselling Novels18:55 - Embracing Autism as a Creative Superpower20:06 - Co-authoring with James Patterson and Collaborative Writing Mechanics

Learn the core storytelling principles and creative reinvention strategies needed to level up your self-publishing career later in life. FULL TRANSCRIPT & MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/youre-nobody-in-that-world-richard-sparks-publishing #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #storystructure #authorpreneur #writingtips 🤩MY GUEST:Richard Sparks, screenwriter & authorWEBSITE: https://richardsparks.com/📚RICHARD SPARKS BOOKS: “Ready Player One meets Lord of the Rings in Disc World.”New Rock, New RolePaperback https://amzn.to/44uEudB Ebook https://amzn.to/4fezzSNNew Rock, New RealmPaperback https://amzn.to/4hbqqwY Ebook https://amzn.to/4w9CjbvNew Rock, New RulesPaperback https://amzn.to/44y9OIo Ebook https://amzn.to/4w0oKuO⭐SUBSCRIBE and listen to the podcast here: @Thewritingbizpodcast 📰SUBSCRIBE to my weekly newsletter. Be the first to know about new episodes! https://thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-writing-biz-today/💻WORK WTIH ME!To learn more about Laura Williams Pages, and how I can help you build an author brand that sells books visit: https://laurawilliamspages.com/‼️To SIGN UP for your FREE Site audit visit: https://laurawilliamspages.com/free-site-audit/⭐FOLLOW US⭐Website: https://thewritingbiz.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@thewritingbizpodcastBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/onthewritingbiz.bsky.socialFacebook: https://facebook.com/onthewritingbizX: https://x.com/OnTheWritingBiz🔨TOOLS FOR YOUR WRITING BIZ💫Sign up for GOOGLE WORKSPACE and organize your business in one place: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/RNTN💫Are you looking for an easy, reliable newsletter service? Check out the one I use and love, BeeHiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Laura-Williams--This video is not sponsored. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase.ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this episode, host Laura Williams sits down with Richard Sparks, a highly versatile writer whose iconic career spans British television comedy, main-stage operas with Placido Domingo, and his debut satirical fantasy novel series, New Rock, New Realm. Richard shares deep insights into moving away from a script editor mindset to master long-form fiction, revealing why an author must establish a clear plot structure and ending before taking creative risks. Discover how his love for online role-playing games transformed into a publishing venture and how tracking your emotional arcs can help turn your passion project into a profitable writing business."Publishers don't want books, they want writers. They want names. They want something that the public knows and something that the publisher can sell." - Richard Sparks0:00 - Introduction to Richard Sparks1:10 - Stepping Into a New Genre Later in Life4:45 - Breaking Into the Script Writing World6:15 - Taking Creative Risks and Avoiding Pigeonholing9:35 - Where Inspiration and Coincidences Intersect11:57 - The Mechanics of Plotting and Story Structure18:05 - How to Outline Your Ending First23:14 - Setup and Payoff Lessons from Game of Thrones25:58 - Turning a Love of Online Gaming into Fantasy Fiction33:31 - Finding Your Ideal Daily Writing Routine36:03 - Applying Plot Mechanics to Your Writing Business39:26 - Overcoming Failure and Handling Professional Disappointment43:12 - How to Download Free Chapters from Richard SparksEARNINGS & LEGAL DISCLAIMER: All content provided by The Writing Biz is for educational and informational purposes only. The external links provided in this description contain affiliate links, meaning the creator receives a small financial commission if you choose to purchase through them. This channel complies fully with FTC guidelines regarding digital disclosures. Please review official platform rules before implementing publishing strategies.

Learn how to build a professional author media kit to secure more podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and book sales. 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/author-media-kit-mistakes-costing-you-interviews/ #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #mediakit #authorbranding #bookmarketing

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO: In this episode, host Laura Williams sits down with award-winning contemporary and historical fiction author Terri M. Brown to pull back the curtain on professional branding for authors. Terri, the author of Peg Unhinged and Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, shares her practical strategies for organizing an editable online media kit that makes booking media appearances effortless.

"What you're trying to do is make it easy for other people to access. Have you on their show, to have you come and speak, to talk with you about your book... You want to make it as easy for other people as possible." - Teri M. Brown

🕑TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction to Author Media Kits

1:34 - Why You Should Use Google Docs for Media Kits

2:15 - Must-Have Elements: Contact Info, Bios, and Book Blurbs

4:23 - Adding Speaking Topics and Sample Interview Questions

5:19 - Including Editorial Reviews, Awards, and Past Appearances

7:54 - The Formula for Writing Versatile Author Bios

11:20 - What Makes a Professional Author Headshot

16:55 - Using Canva to Easily Format Your Media Assets

20:00 - Best Practices for 2D and 3D Book Cover Files

21:49 - Designing a Readable Layout and Section Headings

24:41 - Creating General vs. Book-Specific Media Kits

26:43 - Author Website Optimization and AI Discoverability Tips

28:35 - Terri’s Upcoming Historical Fiction Project

31:56 - When to Update Your Media Kit Elements

32:42 - Conclusion and Where to Connect with Teri