TBT: Kindle Books Produce Passive Income for Aussie Novelist
In this week’s “Throwback Thursday / Where are they now?” segment, we hear from Kyla Gardner in Melbourne, Australia. She’s created passive income from a series of self-published nonfiction books—and now she’s jumping into fiction.
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What It's About
A down-under update from a writer who cracks the code of nonfiction (and now fiction!) publishing on Amazon.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1762
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Last week, we heard from Martin de Ruyter in New Zealand. During lockdown, his handmade jewelry was worn by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as part of her encouragement to the nation. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from Kyla Gardner, originally from Chicago but now living with her partner in Melbourne, Australia. She’s created passive income from a series of self-published nonfiction books (more like guides or handbooks). As you’ll hear, this is a lifestyle business that allows her to do other things like write fiction. Let’s hear directly from Kyla. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up. Listen to today's episode to hear Kyla's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Thanks to Kyla for sharing her updates with us. Check out her website at kylagardner.com or follow her on Goodreads.
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- Q&A: How can an author succeed in this day and age?: Our caller today has been working on her first novel, and she doesn’t want it to be confined to a drawer forever. She wants to sell it! But she’s also feeling discouraged, because so many books are commercially unsuccessful. What should she consider?
- Children’s Book Author Turns Page to New Income: A successful children’s book author pivots from making book trailers to coaching other authors. Along the way she learns to grow her business and spend more time with family.
