🎙️ Want to grow your author career without burning out? It starts with mindset, community, and a plan. In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with Bryan Cohen—author, coach, and host of The Sell More Books Show—to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving author business.

We explore:

· Why mindset is the foundation of long-term author success

· How to build a supportive network that fuels your growth

· Common book marketing pitfalls—and how to avoid them

· Brian’s journey from indie author to respected writing coach

· Why patience and persistence beat quick wins every time

· The role of routine in boosting both creativity and productivity

Whether you’re launching your first book or scaling your backlist, this episode offers practical advice, encouragement, and a reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

👇 What’s one new strategy you’ve tried to grow your author business this year?

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🎙️ Is your author brand doing the heavy lifting or holding you back?

In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Cassie Newell and Angela Haas dive into the world of author branding what it really means, why it matters, and how to make yours stand out in a crowded market.

We cover:

How to build an author brand readers instantly connect with

Why emotional resonance matters more than just aesthetics

The biggest author branding mistakes (and how to fix them)

Rebranding: when to do it and what to consider

What indie authors can learn from top consumer brands

Visual branding tips—from color palettes to typography to logo design

How to create reader trust (and actually deliver on your brand promises)

Whether you're launching your first book or giving your author brand a much-needed glow-up, this episode is packed with practical tips and real talk to help you attract readers who stick around for the long haul.

👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s your author brand and does it truly reflect who you are as a writer?

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Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

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How do you write romance characters readers actually care about?

In this episode of The Author Next Door, hosts Angela Haas and Cassie Newell sit down with story revision coach Sue Brown-Moore to unpack the art of character development in romance writing and why transformation is everything.

We dive deep into:

How to write compelling romance characters that feel real

Common tropes (and how to make them fresh)

The balance between creative freedom and market expectations

The role of reader feedback in shaping your story

Why authenticity matters more than ever

And how to avoid cookie-cutter characters in your manuscript

Sue also shares insights on the business side of romance: how marketing, community, and mindset impact your success as an author.

Whether you’re just starting out or revising your tenth draft, this conversation will inspire you to rethink your characters and your storytelling approach.

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🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:

ANGELA HAAS

Choose your own adventure

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CASSIE NEWELL

Romance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/

Young Adult 🧚 https://authorcmnewell.com/

Writing Coach 📚 https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/

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