In this episode of The Write Mindset podcast, I sit down with authors Dawn Aurora Hunt and Jody J. Sperling to discuss the importance of marketing for authors. We explore the balance between wanting to remain invisible as a writer and allowing your work to speak for itself while also taking steps to expand your brand's presence. We delve into the value of traditional publishing, literary agents, and the importance of taking your time to enjoy the rewards of your hard work before making any drastic changes. Join us for an insightful discussion on how authors can navigate the world of marketing. It's all about working, growing, and rising together, to keep the creative flow growing as we develop "The Write Mindset." DAWN AURORA HUNT: https://cucinaaurora.com/ JODY J. SPERLING: https://www.jodyjsperling.com/ THE WRITE MINDSET PODCAST ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/76lCEy30d0dtBjOouhg3Sp SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS ABOUT THE CRAFT OF WRITING https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNEKg46HIe7dKXOX47Zq8g?sub_confirmation=1 MY NEW POETRY BOOK; "SHE" https://amzn.to/2QLZkgA My band "ALTAYON" is on SPOTIFY; https://open.spotify.com/artist/06Fw0... • Robinhood (Affiliate Link): https://share.robinhood.com/thomasb1232 TWITTER | @ThomasJBellezza The equipment I use https://amzn.to/38gd3dt [Logitech Brio 4k Webcam] https://amzn.to/2sfmLUU [Microphone] https://amzn.to/2MX6mx7 [headphones] https://amzn.to/2LzJuDN [Lavaliere Microphone] https://amzn.to/2sazM2S [Standalone Microphone] https://amzn.to/2LyvSbT [Pop Filter] https://amzn.to/2Lxc8Fy [Tripod] https://amzn.to/2GR00Mg [SD Card] https://amzn.to/2jVGogJ [Lighting] https://amzn.to/2J6Lh50 [Acoustic panels] https://amzn.to/2xmBkfg [Desktop] https://amzn.to/2jQToEw [Video editing software] https://amzn.to/2GSlXut [Thumbnail editing software] The books I recommend... #1 BOOK I RECOMMEND (Wealth): https://amzn.to/2GQwLJv #2 BOOK I RECOMMEND (Mindset): https://amzn.to/2IRfeTg #3 BOOK I RECOMMEND (Networking): https://amzn.to/2IMIleu #4 BOOK I RECOMMEND (Investing): https://amzn.to/2IN9gqt #5 BOOK I RECOMMEND (Warren Buffett): https://amzn.to/2ILQiAs My personal website | http://www.MakeARightLeftHere.com My production company | http://www.BBRProductions.com My music project | http://www.Altayon.com My nonprofit [Team Rise Together] | http://workgrowrise.com/ Thomas J. Bellezza was born in 1978 on Long Island, New York, and is a successful consultant in the entertainment industry. He is known for his speaking engagements, mentoring, and unwavering desire to help others with their creative endeavors and succeed in their careers. He is a student of human behavior and the process of becoming successful. For more than twenty years, he has been an important figure in his field, opening doors and giving people places to learn. His journey began in the 90’s as an illustrator. From there, his career turned into a ten-year venture with his band TENEbRAE. Since 2007, he has developed multiple paths in his industry: from his music project, Altayon, to performing stand-up comedy, acting, and his career as a writer/author. As a writing consultant, he helps write, outline, and brainstorm story development and narrative fluidity. As a script doctor and story consultant, he works on scripts, books, and novels. His mission to help educate people has led him to open up a nonprofit venture, Team Rise Together, with the motto of "work together, grow together, and rise together." This mission gives entertainers the chance to work together with other people who share their interests. As a team, these people will help each other improve their skills, learn about the industry, and understand their craft in the field so that they can move up in their careers together. His debut poetry book, "SHE," was published in 2018 and is holding strong with 4.8 stars on Amazon. Currently, his next two books are in progress. His self-help book is in the hands of fantastic alpha readers, and his first three book fantasy series, "The Maven Wars," is in the outlining stage. In addition to writing, Thomas currently has a number of TV and film scripts in the works at BBR Productions. These projects will be made as part of the Team Rise Together mission. #TheWriteMindset, #DawnAuroraHunt , #JodyJSperling