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JDSLAB Dr Jon’s Writer’s Laboratory for Self-Publishers
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Welcome to JDSLAB which is Dr Jon Drane’s writer’s laboratory for self-publishers.
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March 21, 2024
JDSLAB Podcast Episode 9: A Self-publishing Journey- Interview Kate Slatter
JDSLAB Podcast Episode 9: A Self-publishing Journey- Kate Slatter's Story and interview with Dr Jon Drane. Kate is a new author who created a blog before writing a book about the passing of her son. This article and podcast focuses on the self-publishing journey and ways to promote your upcoming book through social media before it is even a manuscript. In fact creating what I call Micro-pieces which are posts, articles and blogs that draw audiences to your topic is a potent methodology. This is because you get to test your central themes before committing to a manuscript and chapter structure. There is also the case that some books are painful to write due to circumstances like grief, loss and death. This podcast and article looks at these themes through the eyes of a talented new author called Kate Slatter. Kate lost her son via suicide and created a blog, Munted, as a way to work through grief. After experiencing enormous support from people, in response to the blog, Kate decided to publish it as a small book, to encourage support for others after a sudden loss and to encourage conversation for those left behind by a suicide. I am honoured to have been able to interview Kate on this podcast episode. Please note this is the podcast post and the more detailed article page is separate and the link is below. Read the Podcast Article Page https://www.jondrane.net/jdslab-episode-9-a-self-publishing-journey-interview-kate-slatter/ Buy Dr Jon's Books: https://www.jondrane.net/the-never-ending-startup-the-circular-business-entrepreneur/ Book a Coaching Session with Dr Jon https://www.jondrane.net/coaching-for-self-publishing-success/
February 8, 2024
JDSLAB Episode 7- Listening to Books- The rise of audiobooks
Are people listening to books and podcasts more than they are reading books and articles? The rise of audiobooks and audio products seems to be growing but is this true? Audible International Executive Matt Gain talks to Dr Jon Drane about the rise of ‘listening to books’. Matthew Gain spoke at an I2N Innovation Network Event about his career in Audible and Amazon. He was asked by Dr Jon Drane who is a member of I2N ‘are people listening to books more than reading books?’. Matthew noted the rise of ‘listening to books’ was increasing and depended on different genres and situations. A common thread across all Audiobook offerings is the trend of being ‘time poor’ and whether you are a home carer, executive or a factory packer, the ability to listen to a book is an amazing offering. But is this the case and is it just Audible that is being listened to? See the Matt Gain UON I2N event link: Dr Jon’s research and podcast team researched and discussed: - a brief history of audio, -checked with the experts about audio in many situations and -did a fact check to see the state of audio books in general and included it in his own podcast called JDSLAB Episode 7 –Listening to Books -then asked about where this all is heading. Special Interview with Bev Roberts - best selling author. Dr Jon interviews Bev Roberts who talks about her brain health event and how listening to books and creating 'interview based' podcasts helped her to recover. This was also captured in her best selling book: Hope in a Dark Tunnel. Read Podcast Article https://www.jondrane.net/listening-to-books-the-rise-of-audiobooks/ Listen Carefully! :) Get Your 25% Discount on our BYO Group Webinars. Get 3 out of 3 questions right. Don't Forget to Take our Quick Quizz based on listening to JDSLAB Podcast Episode 7: 'Listening to Books'. Loading… Dr Jon's Tips Create your own podcast with blubrry. We have found blubrry to have an amazing and comprehensive platform to create podcasts even if you are a beginner. Dont miss our discount code JDSLAB2023 details are below. https://blubrry.com/services/podcast-hosting/?code=JDSLAB2023 Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting free with the promo code JDSLAB2023. Use the Hosting Estimator on their site to determine the best plan for you and don't forget, that's JDSLAB2023 for your first month free. Thanks for reading our article and we hope you enjoy our exciting podcast series JDSLAB A Writer's Laboratory for Self-publishers Dr Jonathan Drane,
December 30, 2023
JDSLAB Podcast Episode 8 – Learning My Authentic Journey through Missy Higgin’s Story
Discovering My Authentic Journey: Through Missy Higgin's Story. A personal reflection on life, success and journey. Ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, amidst a world that seems to applaud everyone else but you? This is a personal reflection that I wrote recently after watching an interview of Missy Higgins the Australian folk singer. It related to the fact that although I had achieved so much in my life and was respected in my personal and business life, that I never felt connected, recognised nor worthy! My story began years ago with that all-too-familiar feeling of being on the fringe. As I observed industry giants, Silicon Valley avatars, Hollywood celebrities, famous writers and then the hierarchy of social media influencers and followers. I couldn't help but wonder – where do I fit into this? The pursuit of connection, recognition and acceptance became a persistent theme in my life. This changed dramatically on an ordinary weekday night while tuning into an ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) interview between Zan Row and Missy Higgins on the show called 'Take Five' which took five favourites songs of Missy's and her reflection about the song and its meaning. Waiting for your real life to begin What started as a typical show took an unexpected turn, morphing into what felt like a cathartic session. As Zan played Colin Hay's "Waiting for my real life to begin," the atmosphere shifted. Missy's tears, Zan's embrace, and Missy's revelation about her journey which seemed outwardly like 'Success Nirvana' where she had gained international success early in her life as a celebrity, adolescent singer-songwriter. However her story revealed more how this experience related to her ongoing adult journey and her success which resonated profoundly. https://youtu.be/nNouvzJBfqs Missy dismantled the conventional story of success. Her 'success nirvana' wasn't what it seemed. Instead, her real life unfolded in the pursuit of finding a partner and building a family – a perspective that challenged superficial societal norms and expectations about celebrity . Success versus Journey This revelation prompted a re-evaluation of my own journey. From early on, I had adopted the notion that success was a destination to be reached through hard work and perseverance. But did I, perhaps subconsciously, believe that I wasn't truly worthy of it, and that it was always something elusive and just over the horizon? A quote by T.S. Eliot lingered in my mind: "We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." It became a guiding principle as I grappled with the concept of creative success, questioning whether Missy’s ‘real life’ was already part of her life journey. The persistent inner voice questioned – where was my creative success, my breakthrough, my moment in the spotlight? Or was it possible that I was already there, manifested in the journey I had undertaken and the life that was unfolding? Missy's story became a compass, helping me navigate the tumultuous waters of self-doubt and external expectations. It led me to question the essence of success and recognize that, just maybe, the journey itself is the destination. In the end, Discovering My Authentic Journey isn't just about Missy Higgins's story; it's about all of us who have felt like outsiders, who have questioned our worthiness, and who have tirelessly pursued a future version of success. It's a reminder that life is the objective (not success) and it is a dynamic, personal journey, and sometimes, my real-life journey is happening right now, waiting to be acknowledged and embraced. Dr Jonathan Drane https://www.jondrane.net/the-never-ending-startup-the-circular-business-entrepreneur/ https://www.jondrane.net/books/camino-de-santiago-spanish-pilgrim-trail-the-way-of-a-thousand-arrows/ https://www.jondrane.net/mentoring-for-success/
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