USA Today bestselling author, filmmaker, and poet Moni Boyce joins Jen to unpack what it takes to turn writing into a real, sustainable business. Moni traces her path from film producer to traveling nomad ghostwriter to full‑time indie author, sharing how she plans series that drive read‑through, builds a brand readers recognize, and balances creativity with smart marketing.
Moni recommends courses worth paying for, and explains how to use newsletters, TikTok/BookTok, and ads strategically—without burning out. Moni also gets candid about time management, celebrating small wins, and why consistency doesn’t mean daily.
Perfect for authors who want practical tactics and real‑world encouragement.
What we cover:
- Making the move from film to fiction
- Series strategy that sells: building worlds for bingeable read‑through
- Newsletter fundamentals that compound (and why you own this channel)
- Social media that works now: TikTok/BookTok, short video, and platform fit
- Reality of paid ads, budgets, ROI, and why free might be best… for now
- Why every author needs a marketing alliance
- Courses and mentors worth the money
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Where to find Moni Boyce online
Website: https://moniboyce.com
Redemption of the Heart by Moni Boyce: https://amzn.to/4nzwiRM
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/moniboyce
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/moni-boyce
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/moniboyce
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoniBoyceWrites
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniboyce
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/moniboyce
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJpAQjRV/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/moniboyce.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniboyce
The Author Spotlight Podcast with Kenya Goree-Bell and Moni Boyce: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QmPbbAYYZkTCNoSVVtqpg?si=68a4730199e84ee7
Connect with Moni in person! She will be at the following events in 2026:
Romance Book Day at the Vineyard - Lancaster, SC - June 6th
RSJ Convention – Virtual – July 9-11
2026 Sexy and Sassy Signing - Richmond, VA - July 25th
Beating Hearts Romance Book Festival - Suffolk, VA - August 15th
BookMark Her - Huntsville, AL - Nov. 13th - 15th
Links to resources and stuff
Danja Pittman - https://danjatales.com
Bryan Cohen - https://learn.bestpageforward.net
Skye Warren - https://www.authoradsintensive.com
Theodora Taylor, non-fiction - https://7figurefiction.com
Becca Syme - https://betterfasteracademy.com
Margie Lawson: https://www.margielawson.com/
Theodora Taylor is the author of more than 70 romance novels! Here’s the link to her site so you can find your next favorite read: https://theodorataylor.com/reading-list/
First 1000 Superfans Course: https://authorgrow.teachable.com
Valent Chamber, the site where women of color post their original work is:
https://www.valentchamber.com
Fan Fiction dot Net, the site where Moni posted Scandal fan fiction: https://www.fanfiction.net
Three Teams Every Author Needs – Aug 20, 2025 Episode of Jen’s Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZaQNMW6odLSJ3UEg2ozgB?si=0dfb2bef1aa04f19
Daphne du Maurier Awards for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense: https://rwakissofdeath.org/kodcontest/
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas: https://amzn.to/4tNPNaX
The Autobiography of Malcom X: As Told to Alex Haley by Malcom X and Alex Haley, Audiobook narrated by Laurence Fishburne: https://amzn.to/3PL7Q3s
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight, Audiobook narrated by Prentice Onayemi: https://amzn.to/3PL7WYS
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine, Book 1 of the Stillhouse Lake Series: https://amzn.to/4unuTAu
About Moni Boyce
Moni Boyce is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance, a filmmaker, and a poet. A world traveler and former producer, she now creates stories with heat, heart, and HEAs—full time.
About Jen Graybeal
Jen Graybeal (she/her) is dedicated to empowering authors through encouraging feedback, collaborative problem solving and gently-applied tough love. In eleven years of coaching, workshops, and editing projects, she has helped over a thousand authors create stories they are proud of and businesses that align with their individual vision of success. Jen is an award-winning mindfulness-trained Creativity Coach, and international speaker with a degree in English, an ever-expanding TBR pile, and a furball assistant that is usually on her lap. Visit her website for client testimonials at www.jentheeditor.com or follow her on social media: @JenTheEditor. Listen to the Books, Business & Mindset podcast, now available on all your favorite podcast apps.
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