Russell Nohelty: USA Today Bestselling author, Publisher, Speaker
Who am I?
My name is Russell Nohelty.
I am a USA Today bestselling author who has spoken at dozens of conventions, colleges, and companies across the country.
I write books and graphic novels, along with being the publisher of Wannabe Press (www.wannabepress.com), a small press that creates weird books for weird people. I also travel around the country speaking at conventions and universities and helping artists to build better creative careers.
In fact, I literally wrote the book on building your creative career, called How to Build Your Creative Career, and the follow-up How to Become a Successful Author.
I have been involved in over 70 talks on the subject of building a creative career. You can see a curated list by clicking here.
Companies love having me speak at their events because I am practical, detailed, and engaging. I am able to take practical, fundamental business principles and teach them in a way that anybody can understand and implement.
Since I have built my own six figure business, as well as interviewed hundreds of other creatives who have done the same, my talks are filled with insight from my own experience, as well as best practices I've learned from other successful creatives over the years.
Best of all, I am currently in the field, building my company every day, which means everything I bring into your podcast will be practical, boots on the ground information your audience can use right now.
In today's world, creatives must be able to combine commerce and creativity in order to succeed, and my mission is to give creatives all the actionable advice they need to build sustainable and successful careers.
If you think I would be a good fit for your podcast, then please email me at [email protected].
Which Topics am I an Expert in?
- Making Great Content
- The Fundamentals of Sales
- How to Build an Audience from Scratch
- How to Make a Profit at Live Events
- How to Successfully Launch a Product
- How to Scale Your Creative Business
Check out some of the great places I've spoken!
Interested in booking me? Email [email protected] today!
Podcast appearances
Below is a selection of podcast appearances from the last several years. Not every podcast is listed, and I have recorded many episodes that have yet to air, but this should give you a good idea of my ability on the air.
Self Publishing Formula
The Self Publishing Spotlight shines a light on authors at all stages of their indie journey. We ask them the same five questions on writing and publishing - five questions that will help you level up your own author career. Short and sweet, these Spotlights are the perfect way to snap up self-publishing stories on the go. AUDIO
SFFMP 160: Making a Living Selling Physical Books at Conventions with Russell Nohelty
On this week’s show, we chatted with Russell Nohelty, who wrote for film, TV, animation, and comic books, before getting into novels a few years ago. He’s different from many of our guests in that he’s not doing much of his selling online. He makes a good living by traveling and selling his novels at conventions, thirty to forty cons a year. AUDIO
Comixlaunch
ickstarter is the most powerful crowdfunding platform for new and professional creators and creative entrepreneurs alike. Every day, writers, artists, comic creators, and self-publishers are raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring their dream projects to life. Still, nearly two-thirds of projects that launch on Kickstarter fail to fund. But the ComixLaunch podcast is changing that by revealing the mindset, strategies, and tactics you can use to successfully crowdfund your project on the platform.
Wayne’s Comics Podcast #268: Russell Nohelty
Monsters are something many of us truly love and, during this week’s Episode 268, Russell Nohelty from Wannabe Press is back, giving us the scoop on his Kickstarter now underway for his hardcover, 244-page anthology called Monsters and Other Scary Shit. We delve into how this excellent book came to be, and we explore several of the stories you’ll enjoy as you read it!
HOW TO BUILD A COMMUNITY, AND SELL TO THEM, WITHOUT FEELING GROSS WITH RUSSELL NOHELTY
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling Author and motivational speaker. He has raised over $100,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 25,000 people, and tabled at more than 100 events since 2016. Now, he teaches other creatives how to lead a complete and successful life and build their fanbases through his teaching academy: The Complete Creative.
The Gathering Ep 114: It’s a Monsters and Scary Shit Bash
We are back with our normal format and Russell Nohelty is on to talk about Kickstarter horrors and tips, Wannabe Press’ books, con life, and, of course, his new anthology on Kickstarter! Also, we have our Grand Guest, Albert from Who What Where’s Why, back on! AUDIO
Beyond the Words Episode 45: The Art of the Marketing Giveaway, with Russell Nohelty
Join Holly and her guest as they discuss the finer points of one of the best attention-grabbing tools you have in your arsenal: The Giveaway. Includes a review of "Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter" by Russell Nohelty, at the end. AUDIO
The Writer's Journey
Welcome to the Podcast series about “Creating an Impactful Legacy.”
My intention to bring together speakers, trainers, coaches, entrepreneurs together who will share their experiences in the space of creating a happier and healthier workplace culture. Kindness & Happiness.
Topics are be about productivity, profits, leading with kindness, mental health concerns, & other challenges in the workplace. Audience is for Women Entrepreneurs, Executives & Non-profit Leaders.
May the episodes provide tips to help navigate your business if you are seeking solutions to your challenges.
043 - How Best Selling Author, Russell Nohelty, Beat the Odds and Overcame Failure
In this line of work, I often come across inspiring stories—stories from amazing people doing incredible things—but today’s guest has truly defied the odds, overcome a number of setbacks and failures, and has succeeded in some big ways and he’s a true inspiration to me. I hope he’ll be the same for you.
How to Become a USA Today Best-Selling Author | Russell Nohelty
On this show, you will hear inspiring, thought-provoking discussions with content creators, brand experts, and artists who will offer a peek behind the curtain at their unique storytelling process. AUDIO
Books That Make You: S:2 E:6 Books That Make You Discover Deeper Philosophical Meaning in Pulpy, Graphic Novels with Guest Russell Nohelty
Books That Make You Discover Deeper Philosophical Meaning in Pulpy, Graphic Novels with Guest Russell Nohelty
We don’t often think of graphic novels or comics as having deep, philosophic meaning, but should we? The guest of this show is author and entrepreneur Russell Nohelty. He discusses the bigger themes he likes to deliver through his writing.
Listen as he talks with host Desireé Duffy about the underlying meanings in stories. They discuss how they can slowly and gradually be revealed to uncover universal theme that we all can identify with. From fairy tales to mythology to religion, we’ve been rooting for our heroes and heroines to not only kick butt, but to grow personally and to overcome their own inner struggles. AUDIO
Movies Made Me - Episode 58 - Russell Nohelty
Russell Nohelty, writer/publisher of Wannabe Press, Kickstarter expert, and host of The Business of Art podcast, sits down with us to discuss his most influential movies.
Join us, as we discuss points without points, a plethora of mail planes, the funnel of life, and selling out. Have something you'd like to say about Russell's movie choices?
Dave Lukas Chats with Russell Nohelty
In this episode, Dave is excited to welcome Russell Nohelty. Russell is the founder of Wannabe Press and host of the Business of Art. Wannabe Press makes weird books and novels for weird people. The company helps people in making the most beautiful and beautifully printed books in the independent market. The Business of Art, helps creatives build better businesses by embracing their inner salesman without feeling negative about it.
Episode 169 - Cthulhu is Hard to Spell
On this episode of the Successfully Funded Podcast, we talk with Russell Nohelty, the creator of the Cthulhu is Hard to Spell series. Do you love Lovecraft? Have you read or even considered reading the first volume of Cthulhu is Hard to Spell? Do you want to dive into the world of Lovecraft’s gods and monsters? If so the second volume of Cthulhu is Hard to Spell features everything amazing from the first volume, with even more Lovecrafty goodness.
Radults - Episode 21: Russell Nohelty
Season three of Radults starts off with a bang as USA Today best selling author, Russell Nohelty joins Brenton and Mike for one of the most informative and empowering episodes of Radults to date.
Russell Nohelty, The Complete Creative
The Anything Goes Project. Real People, Real Stories.
Nowhere California
Nowhere California's coverage of the 2016 Stan Lee Los Angeles Comic Convention continues and the guys cross paths with the mind behind Wannabe Press.
In this installment, Josh talks with Russell Nohelty and catches up on evolution of Wannabe Press. The conversation delves from new projects and the wrap ups of some trademark title.
Indicomix
Join the Indi cast of Andrea, Brandon, Dave ‘Tigerman’, Sylvia and host Maddie as they have amazing conversations with comic book creators in the ever-expanding and ever-creative independent comic book industry. From self publishers to indie powerhouses, we cover them all! Hear from writers and artists about what it takes to create your own content (and find success!) and where they get their inspiration from.
Read Between the Lines - Russell Nohelty
Molly Southgate discusses books with special guests.
Interview with Russell Nohelty about WannaCon 2020
Martha and Rob discuss various comic and pop culture conventions with guests and friends. Artists, superheroes, indie comics, comic books, writers, books, movies, TV, video games, tabletop games, anime, and music are all topics that are covered.
Onward with Onrie
Today's ONWARD WITH ONRIE LIVE Special Guest is USA Today Bestselling author--RUSSELL NOHELTY! As the publisher at Wannabe Press, he’s written comic books like KATRINA HATES THE DEAD, ICHABOD JONES: MONSTER HUNTER, and PIXIE DUST, along with more than a dozen novels, including his Godsverse Chronicles. He also edits the CTHULU IS HARD TO SPELL Anthology series, and has a very entertaining newsletter.
USA Today best selling author, Russell Nohelty, The Complete Creative (California, USA)
Virtually we discussed:
- Giving good phone
- It is all about mindset and resilience
- Limit the social media platforms, you do not need to be on all of them
- Choose one social media platform and dominate it
- Three ways to build a brand: personal brand, product based brand, a company brand
- To stand out on social media, a trick is to become an expert curator
- Social media is built around virility of clicks and engagement
- On social media, the people that engage often do not buy and vice versa
- Mailing list are still the number one conversion platform
- People spending too much time worrying about things that do not matter (SEO, algorithms, etc)
- Figure out who is you audience, what do they want, and how can I get it to them
- Book publishing
- Kickstarter
- Sales are a by-product of running a good business
- How to build an email list
- Lead magnets
- Email newsletter software
The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOps
Welcome to The Hot Mic @ Arch DevOps, a variety podcast where we talk to various professionals about their journey, what makes them passionate and where they want to be in life.
Interview with Russell Nohelty
USA Today Bestselling author, Russell Nohelty talks about creating, living a creative life, giving yourself a break, and so many more resources you CANNOT miss this episode.
#60 - Russell Nohelty - Why doing the "boring stuff" matters
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and consultant. He runs the small press Wannabe Press and The Complete Creative, which helps creatives build better businesses.
He’s run successful Kickstarter campaigns for Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, Katrina Hates the Dead, My Father Didn’t Kill Himself, Spaceship Broken: Needs Repairs, and I Can’t Stop Tooting: A Love Story, Monsters and Other Scary Shit, Cthulhu is Hard to Spell, and pixie Dustraising over $135,000on the platform to date, including three campaigns that raised over $25,000 each, and one that raised $39,000.
For the last several years, Russell has catalogued and documented his own journey to build a creative business. He interviewed hundreds of other successful creators and dissected their stories to find out how they built and sustained their careers. He compiled all the lessons, successes, and failure he learned into his creative academy, The Complete Creative, which includes, courses, a podcast, a blog, and two books how to Build a Creative Business, a practical guide to building a sustainable business as a creative, and how to Become a Successful Author,a focused compendium of everything Russell has learned becoming a six-figure author.
Hope in the Hopelessness | Russell Nohelty
"There is hope in the hopeless."
That's what Russell Nohelty wants you to know – and he speaks from his own pain.
Russell couldn't hold a job and had 3x businesses fail by the time he was 30 years old.
But he was relentless in rocking with his calling, and now has not only built 3x successful businesses but is also a USA Today best-selling author.
We dive into Russell's story in today's episode of What Not To Do.
RE 72: Interview | The Reluctant Entrepreneur's Story with Russell Nohelty, USA Today Best-Selling Author and Publisher at Wannabe Press
What is it like to be a reluctant entrepreneur, and to continuously travel the entrepreneur's journey leading to success? This extended interview episode with Russell Nohelty, USA Today Bestselling Author and Publisher at Wannabe Press covers his story about getting started, learning to repeat success, marketing books from flea markets to Kickstarter, building a loyal fan base, creating world-class products and much, much more.
Russell provides great insight into developing as an entrepreneur, and a valuable list of go-to resources that you can find at the Ready Entrepreneur website.
Note from host: This episode was recorded before the shutdown. Some of the book promotion tips will hopefully apply again when everyone is on the other side of the disruption.
Russell Nohelty Bestselling author, podcast host
Russell Nohelty Bestselling author, podcast host, creative entrepreneur. Who has raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, with The Complete Creative, he helps creatives build better businesses through courses and his podcast as well as his blogging content.
Indie Comic Audio -- Ep. 5 -- Russell Nohelty
A little bit longer of a chat than the previous ones, but well worth it. Russell is a man with a lot going on. And in this episode we talk about a number of things but basically his comic books (just three of many other types of books) and his publishing and consulting businesses.
Ruminating Creative Journeys w/ Russell Nohelty, Founder @ The Complete Creative
Your self-worth is not determined by your success or failure!", says Russell Nohelty, a USA TODAY bestselling author of science fiction & fantasy books that are both entertaining & thought-provoking. Russell's books tend to merge these two disparate ideas; fun, fast-paced pulp novels and layered, deep philosophical tomes.
His life's mission is to help all creators, but especially writers build better businesses through his company, The Complete Creative. You can learn more @ https://thecompletecreative.
S2:E7 – How to Succeed Through Failure with Russell Nohelty
In this episode, Shelley talks to Russell Nohelty, USA Today best selling author and speaker, who teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy, The Complete Creative.
Join Shelley and Russell as they talk about overcoming failure, self care, knowing your audience, creativity, and positive changes.
Russell Nohelty
Retrospective on my career and making comics.
In conversation with Russell Nohelty - Entrepreneur
In today's episode, I talk with Russell Nohelty- Entrepreneur.
Russell talks openly about his hard times in his yearly sales career the lessons learned and how over the years, both business failures and hard times have built and reinforced his knowledge and understanding of business and how to succeed.
His time is spent across several enterprises, from helping his creative clients bring their talents to market. While also continuing involvement with the cellular phone industry, as well as running his publishing house and fitting in time to be a USA Today bestselling author.
Being a true Entrepreneur is not easy. You don't have to be in conversation with Russell for long to experience his energy, drive, ambition and commitment.
Russell Nohelty: The Creative Process of Envisioning the Future
We are living through a time that could have been born from a fantasy or dystopian novel. So, what would a writer in that genre think about living through a global pandemic? In this episode of Humans, Now and Then, I speak to Russell Nohelty, a USA Today Bestselling author, about his reflection on humanity during a crisis, how his perspective has shaped his creative journey, and how through dark times, he maintains hope for our future.
Secrets To Having A Successful Kickstarter Campaign With Russell Nohelty & Mark Kumar May 21, 2020
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur.He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016.Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative.
010. The Complete Creative
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, editor, and six-figure entrepreneur. Russell has spoken at conventions all over the country and he teaches creatives on how to build their businesses through his podcast, The Complete Creative.
Behind The Booth With Terry Mayo - S1, Ep3: "Renaissance Man" RUSSELL NOHELTY
USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty Joins us Behind the Booth to talk about all things Comics, Novels, Conventions and HARRY POTTER! Watch as Russell Battles through a segment called - NERD CRED: Harry Potter Edition.
Keep Pushing That Product Marketing with The Complete Creative's Russell Nohelty
Create the best work of your life and share it with the world.
Russell Nohelty is the Owner of The Complete Creative and the Host of The Complete Creative Podcast.
The Complete Creative teaches you how to market your creativity, whether you're an artist, an author, or anthologist. They have programs designed to help you make great content, build an audience, launch better products, and supercharge your creative career.
Russell Nohelty, The Complete Creative – Ep. 016
This time I was on Why I Podcast talking about the audience for The Complete Creative.
Russell Nohelty
Today we talk with Russel Nohelty about bringing creativity into your business. We are going to talk about what creativity means in your business.
We are going to talk about why and how you should innovate in your business.
An Interview with creator Russell Nohelty - Artsy Fartsy Things & Stuff! - EP# 07
Welcome to the seventh episode of “Artsy Fartsy Things and Stuff”, a conversational interview podcast about creative amazing people, doing creative amazing things…and stuff! As you may or may not have realized, I did not post any new episodes last week. We opted to maintain solidarity with the #BLM movement around the country and posting any new content would serve as a distraction from the issues. So this weeks interview features the amazing USA Today best selling author, Russell Nohelty. The conversation is intense, its creative, and he is a wonderful wealth of knowledge and creative flow. Russell is always moving and making and its hard to keep up, this interview was recorded back in April, so some of the things we talk about have already happened, and some of the things we talk about are happening right now. To go deeper down the Nohelty universe, please check out his websites at www.TheCompleteCreative.com and www.RussellNohelty.com If you have enjoyed, been inspired or just really love interview podcasts about creative people, please consider supporting our little podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/artsyfartsyshow If you prefer listening to our podcast on the go, please find us on a podcast platform of your choice here: https://anchor.fm/artsyfartsyshow If you believe you have an inspiring and creative tale to tell, and you would like to be a guest on Artsy Fartsy Things and Stuff, please feel free to introduce yourself!
The Jesse Lewis Show
I did an interview with entertainer Jessie Lewis.
Essex Business Radio
Tonight @elliotbrowne & @adriandorobantu chat with @russellnohelty an Author Extraordinaires, and we will all be finding out what his Pivotal Ideas, Ways, Tips & Tricks are to help people pivot in their businesses
Join us for THE PIVOTAL PODSPECTIVE - LIVE SHOW at 9pm on Facebook, YouTube & Twitter
Want to discover more, develop yourself, your business or brand? Well we are going to great lengths to bring you guests from around the world who are making shit happen. Look, Listen, Learn & Laugh as we all discover what these Extraordinaires-in-their-field are doing to get results so you can too!
Russell Nohelty - The Book Guy
MinddogTV encourages independent free thinking. We seek to open the doors to provocative subjects and bring fresh ideas and perspectives to light. We discuss topics that inspire different points of view.
IQ Podcasts: Your Business Reality, CB, with Bestselling Author Russell Nohelty Ep. 87
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016. Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative, www.thecompletecreative.com. Presented by Attorney King Studio with CB.
In conversation with Russell Nohelty - Entrepreneur
n today's episode, I talk with Russell Nohelty- Entrepreneur.
Russell talks openly about his hard times in his yearly sales career the lessons learned and how over the years, both business failures and hard times have built and reinforced his knowledge and understanding of business and how to succeed.
His time is spent across several enterprises, from helping his creative clients bring their talents to market. While also continuing involvement with the cellular phone industry, as well as running his publishing house and fitting in time to be a USA Today bestselling author.
Being a true Entrepreneur is not easy. You don't have to be in conversation with Russell for long to experience his energy, drive, ambition and commitment.
Marketing Strategies for Creatives with Russell Nohelty
In this episode of The Virtual CMO podcast, host Eric Dickmann interviews Russell Nohelty. Russell is a USA Today bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur.
How to build an audience from scratch- Russell Nohelty interview
In today’s episode we talk about all the drama going on in the rap community as well as talking how to build a audience from scratch with best selling author Russel Nohelty
#3 with Russell Nohelty - Living Past His Perceived Death of Age 35
Highlights:
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- Mythology and dark fiction
- Russell living past his perceived age of death
"Money is not the only thing. Things are not the only thing. Hug your loved ones. Play. Never forget that playing is one of the great joys in life whether that is playing music or playing with words. Keeping your creative spirit alive. You will never get more time." - Russell Nohelty
How to become a passionate creative and make money with your creative work with Russell Nohelty
Are you a brand new creative newbie who has a bucket full of project ideas but not sure how to showcase your works? Or a seasoned creative who is passionate about bringing a spotlight on your work within the crowded marketplace full of other great talent just like you?
One of the myths out their is that you really can't make a living out of your creative work.
This was something that I heard over and over again when I was a young creative teen in the nighties and if you had a creative bone in your body- you might as well count yourself out of landing a decent job that paid you well doing what you loved in the creative field.
Now all that has changed!
Thanks to the internet and the advancement in technology the door has been pushed wide open, and just about any creative can land a great job, not just land a job they can also start their own thing doing what they love. Yes you could potentially get paid doing what you love by publishing your own works.
So if you're creative in writing and you're wondering if you can merge your creative writing skills with some commercial savvyness and turn your work of art into a work of art that pays, then you want to listen in to our latest guest The Secret Diaries of An Entrepreneur USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty.
#3 with Russell Nohelty - Living Past His Perceived Death of Age 35
Welcome to another episode of The HERO Show. I am your host Richard Matthews, (@AKATheAlchemist) and you are listening to episode #98 with Russell Nohelty – Building Better Businesses and Careers for Creatives Part 1.
Russell is the CEO and Founder of The Complete Creative, a company that specializes in helping other creatives how to build their businesses through his company. He’s also a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and consultant.
He’s also the host of The Complete Creative Podcast already over 170 episodes and interviewed creators such as Ben Templesmith, Jeff Goins, Tim Powers, and many other creatives.
Russell Nohelty on Building a Creative Career and Comic Book Writing
Russell Nohelty, as the Complete Creative, the Fiction Writer on a mission to help you build your Creative Career. He is the AntiFool.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about building worlds in fiction writing.
If you are an aspiring writer, you’ve had a lot of thoughts about all the worlds you want to build, the characters you want to write about and more. But starting can be overwhelming. Writing a novel can be intimidating. Where do we start?
Who best to hear about having a successful creative career than Russel Nohelty?
Russell is a USA today, bestselling author, publisher, and consultant. He runs the small press publisher, Wannabe Press as well as the Complete Creative, which helps creatives build better businesses.
As a prolific writer, he’s run successful Kickstarter campaigns for a lot of books like Katrina hates the Dead, My Father didn’t Kill Himself, Cthulu is hard to Spell, the Godsverse Chronicles, and many more raising over six figures until now.
In this episode, we talked about:
- Russell’s origin story, from failed entrepreneur to known comic book writer
- The struggles of becoming a prolific writer, building an audience from scratch while jumping from medium to medium
- Writing tips for first time writers, and whether or not you sohuld write in your favorite genre
- Phase two: Transitioning from writer to having a business mindset, and creating a sustainable career
Enjoy!
Episode 85: Winning at Business and Life with Russell Nohelty
Do you separate your self-worth from your success or failure?6 questions. 7 minutes. Pure insights. Episode 85: Successful business leaders understand how to separate their self worth from their success or failure. Wise words from Russell Nohelty, Owner of The Complete Creative.
Increasing Your Productivity - Russell Nohelty
The Work/Life Balance
Rick will be talking with author Russell Nohelty. Whether you are a business owner or employee, the name of the game to having better work/life balance is productivity
Episode 85: Winning at Business and Life with Russell Nohelty
Listen as Russell gives you a REAL TALK discussion on how to build your career as a creative. Build your audience and profit more as you scale your business to the next level.
Russell is the author of How to Build Your Creative Career & How to Become a Successful Author. He also is the publisher of Wannabe Press & The Complete Creative Blog/Podcast. If you're a creative struggling to get on-going clients, this is the one to tune into for sure.
Interview with Author Learning Center
I had an interview with Author Learning Center and they released several clips.
How Cover Art and ‘Book Feel’ Can Impact a Book’s Success
Russell Nohelty on How His Educational Book for Authors Has Developed into Other Media
The Challenges of Marketing and Selling Fiction vs. Nonfiction Books
Build your brand through virtual summits with Russell Nohelty
Russell discussed how to use a virtual summit to build your business.
Interview with Author Learning Center
Ask April & Cindy - Spain
Join us as we travel to Spain with Russell.
Interview with Lights, Camera, Pro!
Check out my LIVE INTERVIEW at 2pm EST today with Author, Russell Nohelty.
He’s written comic books like Katrina Hates the Dead, Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, and Pixie Dust, along with more than a dozen novels, including his Godsverse Chronicles.
Two Brains To Creative Business Success with Russell Nohelty
Joy speaks with Russell Nohelty. Listeners will discover how to build a rapid fanbase, Russell’s origin story and the success and strategy of his Kickstarter campaigns.
They discuss personal branding, products, launches and effective ways to broker creativity in a business context.
Jo.y and Russell share structure strategies to maximise creativity and workshop the keys to successfully and wholeheartedly growing and running your business whilst harnessing the essence of being a creative
Vox Vomitus
Russell Nohelty is a USA TODAY bestselling author of science fiction and fantasy books that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. He fills his books with action, adventure, mystery, and thrills.
Russell was born in northern New Jersey, grew up in Northern Virginia, went to college in Maryland, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and dogs, which he loves.
He's been writing as long as he can remember and hopes to do so far into the future. When he's not writing, he's usually reading or watching movies
Episode 61: Knives, Forks and Spoons and what they have to do with productivity with Russell Nohelty
Are you finding it hard to focus on the task at hand? Are you running out of spoons before you run out of day? (and if you want to know what that means?) Take a list as Russell Nohelty helps you find practical ways to get things done, even when you have limited energy levels and time!
EP-13 - Creative Business, imposter syndrome and making great work with author Russell Nohelty
In episode thirteen, I chat with USA Today bestselling author, fellow podcaster and author of "How to Build Your Creative Career", Russel Nohelty. We chat about the main areas to focus on to build your creative business, some struggles creatives have, and how Russel can help with his podcast, books, blog posts, and courses.
009: "It's very important to decouple your self-worth from your success or failures." How to be a six-figure creative entrepreneur with Russell Nohelty
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016. Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative.
Today’s conversation will have you thinking about
- How it’s not an oxymoron to be a creative entrepreneur with a rigid, structured schedule
- How you can get a better ROI from your mailing list than on social media
- How it’s very important to decouple your self worth from your success or failures
EPISODE 48: TURNING YOUR ART INTO A BUSINESS – WITH RUSSELL NOHELTY OF THE COMPLETE CREATIVE
USA Today best-selling author and founder of the Complete Creative Russell Nohelty gives us his tips for how turn your art or hobby into a successful business.
Episode 9 - Russell Nohelty
Support Russell’s new project here:
Russell Nohelty - The Complete Creative
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016. Join us in this episode of the All-In podcast as we discuss how to lead a completely creative and successful life.
E18 Nala with Russell
Episode 18 Russell Nohelty talks about his Labrador X Nala
Russell Nohelty, Podcaster and USA Today Bestselling Author
Today's guest is Russell Nohlety, a USA Today bestselling author and speaker who teaches creatives to live a complete and successful life. He's the host of the Complete Creative Podcast, where he's recorded over 180 episodes.
Russell explains the 3 parts of creative career: the break in, prove you aren’t one trick pony and the outer space.
Killing it on Kickstarter with Russell Nohelty
Mark interviews Russell Nohelty about writing and publishing comic books, novels and other books and leveraging Kickstarter successfully.
Russell Nohelty: The Complete Creative and the Business of Creating
Russell has been obsessed with failure since he started his business, Wannabe Press, which was his fifth business. The first three went bankrupt, and the fourth blew up in his face six-months into the company. He has now raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 25,000 people, and tabled at more than 150 events since 2016. He also teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast: The Complete Creative.
(EP70) How to Build A Six-Figure Income As A Creative | Russell Nohelty
“Am I willing to work on this for the next ten years?”
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Bestselling author, speaker, and six-figure creative entrepreneur. He’s raised over $170,000 on Kickstarter, built a mailing list of over 20,000 people, and exhibited at more than 150 events since 2016.
Now, he teaches creatives how to lead a complete and successful life through his teaching academy and podcast The Complete Creative.
Listen in for:
How do you build an audience from scratch? Tips to 10x your productivity TODAY Pros and cons of crowdfunding The only thing you can never get back in life...
The Straight Truth: Most people are lazy.
The Straight Truth #2: You have to build it before you can scale it.
The One Thing: What if you did exactly what others are doing, but better?
Ep 69 Advice on Writing and Marketing a Book with Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty
- How he got started as a writer
- What’s your process for writing a book, from idea to completion
- Researching the book market for your niche before you write your book
- Why it’s good to “start small” for your first projects rather than jumping into a full novel or book
- Tips for planning and keeping your writing on track so it actually gets completed
- Ways of building an audience for your book while you are still writing it.
- The importance of title and cover of a book
- How you can differentiate yourself and stand out from other authors?
- Tips for marketing a book
(EP70) Find The Story You Want to Tell
Russell Nohelty shares with us how he built multiple businesses and how he plans and builds his network, partnerships and communities. Knowing when to walk away from projects that no longer serve you and the importance of creating communities and partnerships in your industry.
#GoalChats on Branding with Russell Nohelty
On #GoalChatLive this week Russell Nohelty, Wannabe Press, and I had a great conversation about Branding. Russell started the conversation with a branding exercise. Think of someone you love and what three words describe them. That is their brand. The same applies to you. Who you are, what you do, your mission and values, and how you present yourself are all part of your brand. And, while your branding may evolve over time, the core of who you are and what you believe in, should shine through.
Both the Sunday night #GoalChat conversation and Monday’s #GoalChatLive delved into the core reasoning behind branding, the value of consistency, and ways to reboot. However, Sunday’s chat spent more time on branding assets and Monday’s conversation with Russell had some wonderful examples and analogies. Like a good partnership between brands within the same niche, #GoalChat and #GoalChatLive complimented each other!
Episode 34 Russell Nohelty Author
Check out my INTERVIEW with Author, Russell Nohelty. He’s written comic books like Katrina Hates the Dead, Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, and Pixie Dust, along with more than a dozen novels, including his Godsverse Chronicles. He also edits the Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology series. Russell’s book Ichabod Jones Volume 2 is out! He tells us how he gets 50% of sales from conventions and 50% from kickstarter. How he raised 180k on kickstarter. Russell says when you start as a writer you suck. He tell us how to get better.
Interview with Russell Nohelty Creator of Ichabod Jones
Ichabod Jones is a Lovecraftian dark-fantasy comic inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's Dreamlands and Cthulhu mythos but set in a Christian Apocalypse from creator Russell Nohelty. Are you excited by stories that keep you on your toes and make you question the very fabric of reality? Then you are going to love Ichabod Jones Monster Hunter. Ichabod comes from a deep, almost primordial, place in my soul. It's the part that devours movies like In the Mouth of Madness, Event Horizon, and Jacob's Ladder, while still binging on Gravity Falls, Frankenweenie, and Army of Darkness. It's the part that read Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and laughed hysterically at every gruesome scene. Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and speaker. Russell is the author of many novels, along with the creator of the Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, Gherkin Boy, Pixie Dust, and Katrina Hates the Dead graphic novels. He also edited the Monsters and Other Scary Shit and Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthologies. In this interview, Chad and Russell discuss the current Kickstarter for volumes I and II of Ichabod Jones.
Chat and Draw S3 Ep 8
I am joined on this episode by Russell Nohelty and we are taking a look at his current kickstarter and his character Necromonica.
EPISODE 25 - HOW TO BECOME A COMPLETE CREATIVE IN COMICS, NOVELS, AND BEYOND! (FEATURING USA TODAY BEST SELLING AUTHOR RUSSELL NOHELTY)
This week, I’m speaking with USA Today Best Selling Author Russell Nohelty, owner of Wannabe Press and writer/author of over a dozen novels, and even more comic books. Since starting Wannabe Press, Russell has raised cumulatively over $200,000 on Kickstarter, and he really is a creator that I look up to. We find out how he did it, how he stays so prolific, and his process when it comes to writing!
#7 Selling Out with USA Today Best-Selling Fantasy and Science Fiction Author, Russell Nohelty
Creativity is what keeps me alive and I often don't feel like I'm being very creative.
I've always had an internal dialogue and maybe even conflict with what creativity means to me and for me. I don't know that creativity is tied to any specific art form. I do know that for me it's more of a feeling than a result. Once I stumble upon creativity, my goal is anti-gravity. But I can't drift too far, because then who will ever know that I found my creativity? Should that even matter?
There's one sentence in my conversation with USA Today best-selling science fiction and fantasy author, Russell Nohelty, that has stuck with me since we recorded this podcast together.
'The transmutation of a thesis argument'. That's the phrase we stumble upon to describe the creative core of Russell's universe.
In this episode we discuss:
- The role of financial literacy in a creative life
- How Russell handles feedback
- Balancing creativity with commercialism
- Internal and external sources of creative motivation
- How Russell combats extreme anxiety with writing discipline
- The process of working with artists to produce graphic novels
- Finding your creative style or 'point of view'
- The role of discipline in a creative life
- The importance of finishing your work but also how to prioritise the work you choose to complete
Russell shares so much great advice from his life as a writer, podcaster, crowdfunder, coach, entrepreneur and all-round complete creative.
EPISODE 2: RUSSELL NOHELTY
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today best selling author, publisher, and speaker. Russell is the author of many novels, and is the the creator of series such as Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunger, Pixie Dust, and Katrina Hates the Dead graphic novels.
Consistent Marketing for Creatives with Russell Nohelty
Today on the Drop In CEO podcast, Russell Nohelty shares the importance of understanding your personal goals and passions as a creative in order to create a plan that you can use to consistently promote your projects. Listen in as Deborah and Russell discuss staying focused on long-term goals, being honest about what you truly want out of success, and how the negativity associated with failure is holding you back from bigger successes.
Interview with creator Russell Nohelty from Wannabe Press!
Tonight we welcomed the legend, Russell Nohelty to the show! He's written books, comic books, graphic novels...you name it - and now he's delivering a new experience to one of his most well known stories, ICHABOD JONES: MONSTER HUNTER. If you haven't read it yet, it's a wild ride as was this interview as he jumps in to more details about the story and his recently successful Kickstarter. Watch/listen/enjoy!
We are not failures, we are people who fail (with Russell Nohelty)
How many times have you ridden the failure train right into a dark tunnel of self-doubt or judgement? Success and failure are not binary and they do not determine your self-worth. Join us in this episode with Russell Nohelty, USA Today Best-Selling Author, Publisher, Consultant, and Podcaster, as we discuss the downfalls of entrepreneurship and what we can do to be more efficient, yet content as businesspeople. Subscribe now to be notified on Friday when this episode is released!
Crack The Creativity Code
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and consultant. He runs the small press Wannabe Press and The Complete Creative, which helps creatives build better businesses. He’s run successful Kickstarter campaigns for Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, The Gods verse Chronicles, Katrina Hates the Dead, My Father Didn’t Kill Himself, Spaceship Broken: Needs Repairs, and I Can’t Stop Tooting: A Love Story, Monsters and other Scary Shit, Cthulhu is Hard to Spell volume 1 and 2, and Pixie Dust raising over $200,000 on the platform to date, including five campaigns that raised over $20,000 each, and two that raised over $30,000.
Russell Nohelty Interview
In this episode of The House Of Indie Joey Invites Russell Nohelty Author and creator of Ichabod Jones, and Cthulhu Is Hard To Spell and so much more into the virtual THOI Studio. They have a really great conversation about his work in the industry, the creative process, what makes people tick and How can the creative person keep the spark going. Stay tuned for a fun time!
421: 3 Simple Tools to Boost Your Productivity to New Heights
Ready to boost your productivity to new heights? Today’s episode features USA Today Bestselling writer, Russell Nohelty. He is not only an author, he also runs three companies. Clearly, Russell has to be very productive. And in this episode, he’s going to share with you how he does it. Best of all, his approach is actually very simple.
How to build a creative business Russell Nohelty
I was on the Talk Money show discussing how to build a creative business.
INDIE WRITERS BLOCK Season 2 Episode 8 Indie Author/Comic Creator Russell Nohelty
In this episode of Go Indie Now's Indie Writers Block we continue Season 2 in which the 5 questions explore World Building and in Episode 8 we welcome USA Today Best Selling Author and Comic/Graphic Novel Creator Russell Nohelty. Russell's experience and knowledge are on true display here and we were lucky enough to have him join us and share that.
Ep. 150 Russell Nohelty
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today Best-Selling author, owner of Wannabe Press, and host of The Complete Creative podcast. I discovered Russell through his podcast and was pulled in by his vast knowledge of how to be successful in the world of self publishing. In this episode, Russell and I talk about publishing stats, genres with the biggest audiences, writing, and maintaining readers.
INDIE WRITERS BLOCK Season 2 Episode 8 Indie Author/Comic Creator Russell Nohelty
Russell shares his story of experiencing some very bad book launches that left him suicidal. He has found ways to push through, recover and launch some very successful books which has gotten him back into the best place of his life.
Russell Nohelty - Bestselling Author | Publisher | Consultant
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and speaker. He runs Wannabe Press (www.wannabepress.com), a small press that publishes weird books for weird people. Russell is the author of many novels, including four books in The Godsverse Chronicles, Sorry for Existing, Invasion, The Vessel, and My Father Didn’t Kill Himself, along with the creator of the Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, Gherkin Boy, Pixie Dust, and Katrina Hates the Dead graphic novels.
He also edits the Cthulhu is Hard to Spell anthology series and has a very entertaining newsletter, which you can join at www.russellnohelty.com/mail and get a few of his books for free. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and dogs.
Objectively Look at the Data
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we get our first male perspective on Impostor Syndrome. My guest, Russell Nohelty, shares his experience as a best-selling author and creative. He also offers a powerful framework for managing perfectionism and overwork.
Break Into Comics: Interview with Russell Nohelty: USA Today Bestselling Writer
Do you want to know how to break into the comic book industry as a writer? In this video, I interview a successful self-published comic book writer named Russell Nohelty who is not only a USA Today bestselling author but has also raised over $200K on Kickstarter thus far! In fact, at this very moment, he has a new comic book coming out called Ichabod Jones Volume 3. It’s currently funding on Kickstarter and there’s only a few days left, so I encourage you to click the link below and join me in backing Russell’s campaign.
UHS Presents: Indie Your Face! With Russell Nohelty, Moana McAdams, Don Walker, and More!
Description: Indie comic creators and fans rejoice! We are going live with Russell Nohelty, Moana McAdams, Don Walker, Brian Lambert, and Gregory Maldonado as we discuss some ass-kicking new projects that you can rub your face all over!
The Word Bros Episode 110:Russell Nohelty
This week, our guest is writer, editor, and over-all awesome dude Russell Nohelty. Russell is here to give a little advice to up-and-coming creators, chat about his journey in comics, and promote his new Kickstarter Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter.
Obsidian Spindle is a cool band name feat. Russell Nohelty
While Ken is being transported throughout space, Chris sits down with his friend, USA Today best selling author Russell Nohelty to talk about how he got into writing, his writing habits, how quick he can write a book, and so much more! We also talk about his newest series, The Obsidian Spindle Saga!
The Dan Wickline Show
Dan breaks down the news from the past day and any new developments from the Weekend and gives a spoiler-Free Loki Review. Then, he talks to USA Today bestselling author Russell Nohelty.
Episode #20 You're Going To Suck Until you Don't
Every Good Conversation starts on a Porch. Every Good Idea starts here too, so why not sit and talk to your favorite authors and learn how they started writing their greatest stories.
The Social Tap
We reached our 20 episode milestone! This is huge for us, and we decided to ring it in with USA TODAY Best-Selling author Russell Nohelty! Russell is an accomplished comic book writer and novelist joining us to give the low-down on the industry; as well as to discuss his upcoming soon-to-be-a-hit comic series 'Black Market Heroine'!
Post It Anniversary Pt 2
Post It anniversary Pt 2 Features Sean Forney and Rodney Fyke Russell Nolthey of Icabod Jones David Pepose of Scouts Honor
S01 E04 - Russell Nohelty talks Kickstarter
In this episode, part 1 of 2, Russell Nohelty talks with Philippa about the strengths of Kickstarter.
Interested in using Kickstarter for your own books? You can check out Russell's current Kickstarter campaign ABOUT Kickstarter campaigns HERE: Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter: The definitive guide by Lovelight Lioness Productions — Kickstarter
S01 E05 - Russell Nohelty Talks Kickstarter Pt. 2
In this episode, part 2 of 2, Russell Nohelty talks with Philippa about the strengths of Kickstarter.
Interested in using Kickstarter for your own books? You can check out Russell's current Kickstarter campaign ABOUT Kickstarter campaigns HERE, which is in its final days and has tons of awesome stretch goals unlocked: Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter: The definitive guide by Lovelight Lioness Productions — Kickstarter
Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
Episode 105 / Do you want to get off the new release treadmill? Are you looking for a way to connect with your readers and keep your backlist alive without writing additional books? Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty have a possibility for you: Kickstarter.'
Monica and Russell gave us so many fantastic ideas for how to add Kickstarter to your author platform. Our minds are blown with the possibilities!
Show notes:
- Why boundaries and structure boosts creativity
- Why you sometimes have to “blow everything up” in your creative life
- Why you can’t do it all at once and suggestions for keeping your readers engaged while you rotate between projects
- The difference between Patreon and Kickstarter
- Why authors would want to use Kickstarter
- Creative ideas for what authors can put on Kickstarter
