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Your Invitation to Join My Blog Tour (and a contest!)

- October 8, 2014 | by April -

Join the Blog Tour with April Bowles-Olin

I’ve got a way for us to help each other.

A couple days ago, I got this crazy idea for a way to spread the word about my upcoming CreativeLive course: a blog tour.

Now, that’s NOT the out-of-the-box part. A blog tour isn’t a new idea. Last time I taught at CreativeLive, I hosted a blog tour with some of my best online friends and it was a lot of fun and super successful.

But, I wanted to shake it up and find a way to involve YOU this time around.

Not only did I want to involve you, but I wanted to do it in a way that would help you and your business. If you decide to take part (and I hope you do!), I will be compiling a list of all the posts and links to the posts and publishing them on Blacksburg Belle. I’ll also be spotlighting lots of the posts on social media. And, the CreativeLive team is really excited about this and they’re going to be sharing your posts on social media. They have 119,000+ Twitter followers. Score for getting your blog in front of so many people!

And, I’ll be choosing FIVE of the bloggers who participate to win anytime access to both of my upcoming courses: Create Digital Products that Sell While You Sleep and Make Your Creative Business Uniquely Irresistible. That means you’d get access to the courses AND all of the bonuses for free. (And, the bonuses that you can only get with purchase are pretty darn great if I do say so myself. And, I do say so. Humbly, of course.)

Talk about win-win, right?!

This is your official invitation to participate. Here’s how:

1. Pick one of the following topics to blog about: a) What you’d love to learn from my upcoming course, Create Digital Products that Sell While You Sleep b) The biggest questions you have when it comes to selling digital or information products c) Your best-selling digital product and why you think it’s the most successful (if you already sell digital or information products) d) Why you want to learn how to create and sell digital products e) The biggest issues you’ve had with trying to sell digital products

2. Pick a day between October 20th and October 29th to publish your post on your blog.

3. Include this little blurb about my upcoming CreativeLive course (make sure you include the link) at the beginning or end of your post: “Are you ready to make your creative work more lucrative, stable, and sustainable in the long-term? Join April Bowles-Olin for an introduction to digital products and how they can enhance your creative business. This course will show you how to produce and position viable products for generating multiple revenue streams and passive income. RSVP right here to watch it live and get access to the workbook for FREE. This post is part of the Create Digital Products blog tour.”

4. Let me know that you’re participating by leaving a comment below, including the day (between the 20th and 29th) that you’re planning to publish.

5. If you want, you can include the image below in your post! (But, it’s not a requirement. Just thought it would make it even easier for some of you to join the blog tour. If you want to use it, just right click on it and then download.)

6. Come back here when you hit publish and share your link in the comments, so that I can include it in my compilation post on November 5th. I’ll also be sharing this list with the CreativeLive team so they can share the posts.

Create Digital Products that Sell While You Sleep

One of my goals for 2014 was to build more community aspects into Blacksburg Belle. I want each of you to feel included and supported. I hated cliques in high school and the feeling that you aren’t cool enough or good enough–that you don’t belong. That’s another reason I choose to host this type of blog tour. You are cool enough and good enough. You do belong.

If you have any questions, ask below and I’ll answer as soon as I can. And remember, if you’re going to participate, let me know below what date you plan on publishing your post.

I can’t wait to read what you write. I’ll be making additions and last minute changes to my course based on what you want to learn and the questions you have when it comes to creating and selling digital products if I’m not already covering it.

I believe that adding digital and information products to your business plan can make a huge difference to your success. You’re able to sell to more target markets, make more money without working longer hours and price your handmade products higher. Building a business based on digital products equals freedom!

And, I want to help as many creatives as possible with my course. That’s why I’m working so hard to promote this course–the more creatives that watch it live, the more people I can help for free. So, thank you so very much for helping me spread the word by joining this blog tour.

To wrap-up, if you participate in this blog tour, you’ll: 

1. Get your blog post included in a post on Blacksburg Belle, including a link back to your blog which is always helpful with SEO when people search on Google for what you do.

2. Have the chance for social media shout-outs from me and CreativeLive.

3. Be entered to win anytime access for both of my upcoming CreativeLive courses.

4. Help other creatives improve their businesses and make more money. Good karma, my friend!

UPDATE: CreativeLive is going to kick off the blog tour with a introduction blog post on the the CreativeLive blog! Yay! So, make sure that you pick a date for your post (and use the link to your blog–in the website slot–when leaving your comment) so that I can include you on the list that I give to CreativeLive. That means another link back to your blog and even more sharing/promotion love! (I’ve sent the list to CreativeLive for them to publish on Monday. If you’re adding your name after 10/17 at 6:30pmEST–basically if you’re reading this–you won’t be included on that list. However, you can still participate and I’ll include you on MY list that I’m publishing on November 5th.)

Second Update: Use the hashtag #bellelive when talking about this blog tour or sharing your post on social media. That way we can all find each other on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

234 Comments · Filed Under: Blogging Advice

Comments

  1. Janiece Sablan says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    Super excited about this opportunity! Thank you April! I will be posting on Oct 21st (which is actually Oct 20th in the U.S. Creative Live ROCKS!!!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      AWESOME! Thank you so very much for joining, Janiece!

      Reply
      • Janiece Sablan says

        October 20, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        Hi April! Here is a link to my post that just went live today! http://www.lettersfromthetrench.com/download-print-conquer-printables-are-tools-to-build-dreams/
        I’m so excited for everything you’re doing with CreativeLive and can’t wait to learn all you’ve got to pour out!

        Reply
  2. Amanda says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Eeep! This is super exciting! I’m totally game for joining the blog tour. I think I’d like to do both a & b for my post and I will publish mine on October 28th.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Yes! I can’t wait to read your post. 🙂

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        October 11, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        I’m posting on Oct. 28th and my website is http://www.amandacreekcreative.com 🙂 (Just in case you need it per your update).

        Reply
  3. Jennifer Kennedy says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    Woohoo! This sounds awesome, April!!

    I have tons of ideas popping into my head now.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      Yay! Love to hear that. Can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  4. Amanda Sue says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    I’m so in, and I’d like the 21st please!!!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      AWESOME! So excited to see what you’ve got to say on the topic. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth Soler says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    April this is very exciting. I am going to have my post go live on October 24, 2014.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Yay! Can’t wait!

      Reply
  6. KrisWithaK says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Obviously, I am in!

    I’ll post on the 23rd. It may even get my Thursday Extras posts going again 🙂 I’m super excited for your courses, April! I can’t wait…but I guess I have to, so I will – BUT I’ll be impatiently waiting 🙂

    xo
    K

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:54 pm

      YES! Double YES! 🙂

      Hahahahaha…..but not for too much longer which is actually quite crazy cause I still have a long list of need-to-get-done to-dos.

      Reply
    • Maria Zilakou says

      October 9, 2014 at 1:32 am

      Well, what an absolsolutely wonderrful idea!!! I’ll join you of course and I’m planning to post on the 24th October!!! So many thanks, April!!!

      Reply
      • April says

        October 9, 2014 at 12:21 pm

        Wonderful! So glad you’re joining and I can’t wait to read your post.

        Reply
  7. Fay says

    October 8, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    Hi April! I’m in, and so excited to participate! I’ll be posting on October 21, and will write about a) and b)

    Thanks for creating this space, I’ve already learned so much from just reading your work and can’t wait to see what’s in store in your courses!

    Fay

    Reply
    • April says

      October 8, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      Great! Thank you so much for participating.

      And, I’m super happy that you’ll be tuning in for the courses. We’re going to have so much fun. 🙂

      Reply
  8. richelle says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Yay!! I am SO in. I would like the 29th please! I love sleeping so it would be super cool to make money while doing it 😉
    xo,
    rs

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      Woohoo! I’m with ya on the loving to sleep. I average 12 hours a night. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Amreta says

    October 8, 2014 at 10:40 pm

    Wow! What a right timing! I’m currently ‘having fun’ again with your BFYCB workbooks as I’m planning to revive my blog on 20 Oct when I take a few days off from work – and this time I have listed what I’m going to write during the week: my quest on how to turn my artwork (piling up now!) into digital product and to sell it online! So, April, I’m in!! Should I post only one or can I post several? It’s quite a coincidence but I have planned some posts with similar topics to points b) d) and e) for my upcoming blog 😀

    Xo! A

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      That’s so exciting! I love that you’ve already planned out topics similar to some of mine. Yay!

      You can post as many times as you’d like about these topics, but pick ONE of the posts for this particular blog tour. And, that post is the one that I’ll include on the list for Blacksburg Belle and CreativeLive.

      Just let me know what date you’re going to publish on. 🙂

      Reply
      • Amreta says

        October 14, 2014 at 1:22 am

        Thanks April! Indeed it’s so exciting! I will publish on saturday 25 October – will talk about e) The biggest issues you’ve had with trying to sell digital products

        Reply
  10. Vivayne says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Wow, your class is gonna be packed! Wish I could have been there for the live event! Since I can’t, I’d love to participate! I would have ended up blogging about it anyway, but this way will be super fun. Ok, put me down for the 20th! And thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      I surely hope so! I’m making it as content-packed as I possibly can.

      So glad you’ll be joining the blog tour! Oh yeah!

      Reply
  11. Malaika says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    I’m excited to participate
    Found you through Jennifer from TeachGoodStuff

    I will blog about d) why create and sell digital products
    I want to help other creatives improve their business and make more money.

    Post will go live Oct. 29 th

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Jennifer is awesome! She was in the live studio audience for my last CreativeLive course and she added so much with her input and examples. 🙂

      Welcome and I’m so glad that you found me!

      Thanks for joining the blog tour–I look forward to reading your post.

      Reply
  12. Cole says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    This is really exciting! I’m going to write about why I want to create and sell digital photos and have it up on my blog October 21!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Awesome! So excited to see your post.

      Reply
  13. Nancy says

    October 8, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I am thrilled to participate in the upcoming blog hop! I’ll be visiting my sister in Arizona, (she’s a jewelry artist) and we both are anxious to learn more on this topic. I would like to choose October 27th please, doing a combination of a, b and d . . . if that sounds okay to you. Thanks for this awesome opportunity, April! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Yay! That’s awesome that you share this online business thing with your sister. It’s so nice to have someone to talk to about it.

      That sounds great! Can’t wait to read what you write. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Cathy Pascual says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I’m on board too for October 21 and I’ll write about d. I’ve always wondered if/how I could sell digital products. I love Photoshop and graphic design (self-taught). Sounds like a great course to take for me. Fingers crossing on being one of the lucky 5! Thanks April for including us on the blog tour!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Yay! I hope my course shows you exactly how you could add digital products to your business plan. Thanks for participating. I’m looking forward to what you have to say on the topic. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Tess of Bella Rustico says

    October 9, 2014 at 1:05 am

    I’m in! So great to have an extra topic to add to my editorial calendar and I’ll be posting about A. Totally appreciate this idea that is a win win for everyone and hopefully blows your 15K goal sky high!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Thanks Tess! I hope it blows my 15k goal sky high, too.

      I secretly love when someone gives me a specific topic to blog about. It makes my life easier to have those kinds of constraints–otherwise, I sometimes find myself with waaaaay too many ideas and spend a lot of time narrowing them down. That’s why I love to participate in these kinds of things. 🙂

      Can’t wait to read what you write.

      Reply
  16. Tess of Bella Rustico says

    October 9, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Almost forgot – I’ll be posting Oct 22nd

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      Perfect!

      Reply
  17. Elizabeth says

    October 9, 2014 at 3:19 am

    This is fantastic, and SO happy to hear about your upcoming CreativeLive course! I will absolutely be publishing and should do so on perhaps the 20th.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Thank you! I’m excited to read your post. Thanks for participating and helping me spread the word.

      Reply
  18. Holly says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:30 am

    I am so excited about your upcoming courses so yes, I am in for the blog tour. In fact, I just wrote my post now and have it scheduled for the 20th. In case I forget to come back and post the link, this will be it once it goes live on the 20th: http://simplifycreateinspire.com/2014/10/creatingsellingdigitalproducts/

    Your blog course at Creative Live was by far my favourite and what really inspired my blogging. Thank you!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Yay! Thanks Holly!

      You’re a superstar–writing your post already! Holy bananas. Me = impressed.

      I look forward to reading what you have to say. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Verónica says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:34 am

    I’m already writing the post in my head : ) I think it will be mainly about point e) and I plan to post it on Oct 22nd. Thank you for this April… and the upcoming course sounds amazing!!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      Awesome! Can’t wait to read it. Thanks for joining the tour.

      Reply
  20. Charlie says

    October 9, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Hi April,

    Thanks so much for the opportunity! I will be posting about this on the 20th. Creating a digital product really transformed my business so I can’t wait to blog about it and share another of your amazing courses.

    Charlie x

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      THANK YOU for participating. And, I love that you have experience on how a digital product transformed your business. YES! I can’t wait to read it.

      Reply
  21. kelly says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:43 am

    I’m in!! This is such a perfect topic for me because I just released my 1st digital product a month a go and it hasn’t seen much action at all 🙁
    I will post 10/21!!
    Thank you for all these fun blog projects!
    xokelly

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:36 pm

      Hey Kelly! I know how that can feel. Believe it or not…I’ve been there. The disappointment mixed with the frustration. Not a wonderful feeling. I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed that my course is going to help you tweak a few things to make it a super success. 🙂

      Thanks for participating in the blog tour and helping me spread the word about my upcoming course.

      Reply
  22. Emily says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:52 am

    This is so awesome!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!! Brainstorming my post now. This is PERFECT timing. There were 3 things I wanted to finish by the end of the year.

    #1. Switch my sylist/mua website over to SquareSpace from Showit (hit publish last night and refreshing my screen 1,000 an hour to see it finished). #2 get my digital products up and running for my side business #3 start a new blog that has more of lifestyle focus, this is more of a personal project that is meant to be an outlet for documenting life with my family and also to get me excited about beauty blogging again, which has lost its luster in the past year.

    I am excited for your new Creative Live course. And I just got your blogging course, so I will be starting that too. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with both and being such a huge part of getting 2 of 3 my goals for the end of the year complete. You rock!

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:53 am

    And I forgot to say that I will post Oct. 21:)

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      CONGRATS on the website switch. That’s huge.

      Awwww…thank you! Comments like yours is what helps me to work overtime to make the course the best it can possibly be. So, I really appreciate that.

      And, I can’t wait to see what you write AND check out the digital products you create when you launch them.

      Reply
  24. Antonia says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:53 am

    Hi April! Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity, can’t wait for this awesome blog tour 🙂

    I will be posting on 25th October and blogging about d) and e).

    Just in time before I launch my personal happiness digital course!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Yay! I’m thrilled that you’re participating. Thank you so very much for joining in the fun and helping me to spread the word about my course.

      Can’t wait to read what you post.

      Reply
  25. Sarah Shotts says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I’d love to play along! I’ll publish my blog post on Friday, October 24.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      Yay Sarah! Thank you so very much for playing along. I can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  26. Indre says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    I am definitely going to watch ALL of your CL classes! I will try to do the blog tour….gosh… those things make me stress, though, don’t know why….(still a newbie blogger) 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Do you know that I smile every single time I see your name pop up in my email, showing that you commented? I so appreciate your support and I would LOVE for you to participate in the blog tour.

      And, please please please don’t let it stress you out. We all started out as newbie bloggers and I happen to know that some of the participants are also pretty darn new at blogging. Don’t let that hold you back!

      The post doesn’t have to be perfect or long. Just a couple of paragraphs would make my day. And, it could send some traffic your way, connecting you to other creatives! 🙂

      Reply
      • Varvara says

        October 9, 2014 at 5:56 pm

        April, you are just soooo amazing, you can not imagine. I adore how you reply to the comments despite you are solo super popular and have so many visitors. I am so really inspired by you!

        Reply
      • Indre says

        October 10, 2014 at 7:49 am

        OHhhhh, THANK you for the emotional support! Gosh…:)

        Reply
        • April says

          October 10, 2014 at 7:13 pm

          That’s what I’m here for. 🙂

          Reply
  27. Indre says

    October 9, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    “OK, I commit.”, I say, as I am breaking out in cold sweat. OCTOBER 21st: see you then!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Hahahahahaha…no cold sweats allowed. Deep breath…then another…then another.

      What’s the worst that could happen? Not much, right? At the very least, I will be so super appreciative that you joined the blog tour. 🙂

      Reply
  28. Jennifer Scerri says

    October 9, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    I’m In! Fun!! I will post on my blog on Monday, Oct 20th. Can’t wait! This class will be a Huge success!!! Xoxo, Jen

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Awesome! Can’t wait to read what you come up with.

      Reply
  29. ARC says

    October 9, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    What a smart idea 🙂 I’d love to join as I found your first CreativeLive class amazing! I’ll post on Oct 20 on topic D at The Papercraft Lab.

    I’ve created a guided project to help people to organize their digital photos and have no idea how to get it out there in the world.

    Also, I’m attending my first in-person CreativeLive class in Seattle next week – super excited about that too.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Thank you! So glad you’ll be joining the tour.

      That’s so exciting! What course is it? I’m super happy for you–it’s an amazing experience. Everyone who works at CreativeLive is super accommodating and they’re really good at what they do. It’s inspiring. 🙂

      Reply
      • ARC says

        October 19, 2014 at 8:40 pm

        Hi April – Sorry for the delay. I’ve just written my post and it will go live at 3am tomorrow (Oct 20):

        http://papercraftlab.squarespace.com/blog/2014/10/19/scaling-up-without-losing-sleep-a-new-class

        The class I’m attending in person this week is a Photoshop one by Khara Plicinic. I’m really curious to see how it all works!

        Reply
  30. Varvara says

    October 9, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    April, such a great idea!! I am wondering if it will be OK to participate if I write the blog post in Russian (as my blog is in Russian). Will you count it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Yep! You can totally join and post in Russian. To include you in the list, just let me know the title of your blog post in English. 🙂

      Reply
      • Varvara says

        October 11, 2014 at 3:23 pm

        Great! Then I plan to write on topic D and I will post it October 20-21 (shame on me, I still do not have editorial calendar for my blog!)

        Reply
  31. Lisa says

    October 9, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Hi April, I am IN! I will post on Oct 28. I’m really looking forward to the course!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Yay! Thanks for participating. 🙂

      Reply
  32. Janet says

    October 9, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    HI April,
    I will blog about D and post it on October 20th, Can’t wait. Super excited.
    Janet

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Can’t wait to read it! Thanks for joining!

      Reply
  33. Sara says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    I’m totes in! I’m going to write on this topic: e) The biggest issues you’ve had with trying to sell digital products on October 21st. Can’t wait! Thanks April!

    Sara

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      YES! I can’t wait to read your post. I’m hoping I’ll be covering info on how we can tackle those big issues. 🙂

      Reply
  34. Jen says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Hi April! I love the topic of digital products so I’m definitely in! I’ll post it on the 20th. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Awesome Jen! Thanks for participating. 🙂

      Reply
  35. Nalana says

    October 10, 2014 at 8:06 am

    April – this is way outside of my comfort zone…but I’m going to try it! I’ve never been involved with any kind of blog tour. But I’ve been reading your posts and wanting to try one of your classes. So I’m going to do this…ack!! 🙂 I’ll sign up for Oct 27th and I’ll probably hit on a, b and d in my post. I’m hitting submit now, before I change my mind! LOL

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Yay! I love that you’re pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. You know some of the best things come out of pushing yourself past your comfort level? I hope this experience encourages you do more of it! 🙂

      I can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  36. Katie Collins says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:34 am

    Sounds great April! I’ll be posting on the 20th and as this is all pretty new to me, I’ll be touching on b. The biggest questions you have when it comes to selling digital or information products.

    Katie recently posted – A taste of Autumn – http://www.katiecollins.co.uk/blog

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Awesome! I can’t wait to read it!

      Reply
  37. Lucy says

    October 10, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Hi April – You’re a sensation. I can hardly wait for this course, and the chance to win it is amazing! I will be participating on October 23rd (I’m in the UK so slightly ahead of you time-wise). I will be looking at D for my blog post. Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Thank you, Lucy! I love that you’re going to participate and I’m super excited to read your post.

      Reply
  38. Laura says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    I am so excited I have been a long time participator at Creative Live and just went to Blogging Concentrated that spoke about creating products for your blog so I am so excited to join your class and this blog tour!!
    Posting on 10/29/2014

    Reply
    • April says

      October 10, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Yay! Thanks for joining. I can’t wait to read what you write. 🙂

      Reply
  39. Trish says

    October 11, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Hey girl! This is exciting!! I pick topic A & I’ll post on Oct. 21st! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 12, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Wonderful! Thanks for joining. 🙂

      Reply
  40. Deepa says

    October 12, 2014 at 2:22 am

    Hi April ,
    This is such a wonderful idea and i am so excited to say that i am in ! I will post on Oct 21 st.
    My blog is crying for some attention and your post is on TIME !
    I watched you last time on Creative Live and i am so looking forward to the next one !
    Thanks heaps April

    Reply
    • April says

      October 12, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Give that blog some attention! So glad this will help give you that push. I can’t wait to read your post. Thanks for participating!

      Reply
  41. Ann-Marie says

    October 12, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Hi April – I am so definitely in. You have done it again – timing things just perfectly. Remember I was heading off to that big embroidery convention a few weeks ago? It was great, I learnt so much, did lots of talking which I love but I came home with this number one priority. I decided that I have to totally concentrate on selling myself online and part of that is getting my embroidery designs ready to sell digitally 🙂 I had been sitting on the fence a bit – wondering if I have enough material ready, am I ready to jump off – all that kind of procrastinating kind of stuff. But a lovely lady told me to just go for it so I made this commitment to myself – this is how you are going to do it and do it now. And then just to make sure that I have the message your lovely email pops into my Inbox and tells me I should blog about it and do your course on Creative Live! How cool is that?

    So, I will be blogging on Wednesday October 22 (Australian time!).

    Thankyou so much (as always) and hope you are keeping well with all this busy and exciting stuff going on for you at the moment 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:19 am

      That’s amazing, Ann-Marie! I’m so happy that the embroidery convention went well and you had fun and made connections.

      I love that you pushed past your inner procrastination critic and decided to give it a go. And, I’ll tell you a little secret: no one ever feels ready.

      Thank you for participating in the blog tour! I can’t wait to read your post.

      P.S. I interviewed someone who sells embroidery patterns digitally for my CreativeLive course! So, I’ve got an example for you that works for your business. Yay!

      Reply
      • Ann-Marie says

        October 22, 2014 at 1:32 am

        My blog post is now live – http://beautifulstitches.com.au/its-going-to-have-to-be-digital/

        I am so excited that you have interviewed an embroiderer for your course – just can’t wait for it to get started!

        Reply
  42. Trish says

    October 13, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Hi April, when will CreativeLive post their blog entry? Also do you have a #hashtag you’d like us to use when posting our blog entries on social media? My post is ready! I’m so excited!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:12 am

      CreativeLive is publishing their post on October 20th to kick off the beginning of the tour.

      Good idea!!! I think we’ll use #bellelive because that’s what we’ll be using during the course. I’ll add that to my post right now.

      I’m so excited, too! I can’t wait to read your post. 🙂

      Reply
      • Trish says

        October 13, 2014 at 12:09 pm

        Thanks sweets!

        Reply
  43. Taylor says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    Hi there, April! Love this concept. I plan to participate and publish my blog post on October 20th (www.taylorhayesart.com).

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 13, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for joining! Can’t wait to read what you post.

      Reply
  44. Jenny Brown says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Hi, April! I’m so excited for your class – I have a few digital patterns that I sell, but I want to expand. I’m a Wednesday poster, so I’ll take the 22nd, please. Thanks so much for the opportunity to be part of your tour.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks Jenny! I’m so glad that you’re going to participate. I can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  45. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    October 14, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    So excited! Your last course on How to Start a Creative Blog was so inspiring. I recently started a food blog and have decided my specific niche will be helping people learn to cook and be more comfortable in the kitchen. I’m just starting a cooking tips, meal plan and recipe lesson eBook that I hope to sell on my site soon. I’ll post the project brief with questions on the 27th!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Thanks Matt! Sounds great…looking forward to your post. And, thanks for introducing me to your blog. I love learning about food photography.

      Reply
  46. Ani says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Hi April. I’m thrilled to say, “Yes! I will join in.” My blog and website are recently launched and I’m still watching your last course and learning. Paying homage to a wonderful teacher will be my pleasure! So I’m happily in — posting on October 24, and writing about A and a little B. Looking forward to the new class. And thank you!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Awesome! Thank you! I’m excited to read what you write. 🙂

      Reply
  47. Olive says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    I’m definitely in! My post will go up on Tues Oct 21.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Wonderful! Can’t wait to read it!

      Reply
      • Olive says

        October 22, 2014 at 5:39 pm

        Live yesterday! And I saw that you already commented on the post before I could comment here. 🙂

        Reply
  48. Erika says

    October 14, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Awesome, April! This sounds like so much fun – and a great opportunity for everyone! I’ll publish on the 26th! I’ve already signed up for your coming CL class on this. 🙂 Looking forward to it!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 14, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      Yay! Thanks for joining. I can’t wait to read what you write. 🙂

      Reply
  49. Renay Howey says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    This is such an amazing opportunity! Thank you a million times over, April! I’ll make my post on October 28th, and it will be a combination of C & D because I have a digital product and have sold it a handful of times, but honestly, I feel like I really have no idea what I am doing and I know I can learn so much from you in order to get it actually selling. I cannot wait to participate in your class! This is gonna be huge!
    Best!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Of course! Thanks for participating. I can’t wait to see what you write. 🙂

      Reply
  50. Angel says

    October 15, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Thanks, April! This is a great opportunity!! I’ll be publishing on the 28th. 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Wonderful! “See you” then. 🙂

      Reply
  51. Belinda Basson says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    I am so in! I am going to post on Wednesday 22 October and share it with all my What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday friends which is my regular weekly post. I am sure there will be a few of them who would love to watch your course. I know that doing digital stuff is the way to go, but I have no idea how to go about it, so this is just the jump start I need. I am in South Africa and hoping that the hours difference is not too bad.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:55 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing with your audience. I really appreciate it. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

      Reply
  52. Dục says

    October 16, 2014 at 5:04 am

    Hello April. May I have a question. I have not a web site so how I enjoy your blog tour of you?

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      You can absolutely still read the posts from the tour and connect with others who write and publish posts (through commenting and social media). I’ll be posting links to all of the posts on November 3rd. However, the only way to participate is to write and publish a blog post on your own site.

      Reply
  53. Jalene says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Can’t wait for this class! I have a few products that I’ve been thinking about doing the past few months and this will be the best motivation to roll them out. I’m going to write a little of A and B and publish on the 29th.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Perfect! Thanks, Jalene. I can’t wait to read about your perspective!

      Reply
  54. Sage Grayson says

    October 16, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    Whew! Just made it before the deadline. 🙂 This will be fun, April! I’ll be posting on Wednesday, October 29. Thanks for the opportunity. Looking forward to your class.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      Yay! Thanks Sage! I’m really looking forward to your post. 🙂

      Reply
  55. Elisa says

    October 17, 2014 at 7:56 am

    I cannot wait to take the course! CreativeLive surely scouts creative workshops for the creative! 😉 I will be posting about “Why you want to learn how to create and sell digital products” and have it published on Oct 27. Thanks for this April and I cannot wait to learn from you! Btw, your videos from Vimeo is very addicting! You’re a great fun speaker and your content is helpful! Keep inspiring and helping! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks Elisa! So glad you’re joining the blog tour! I love teaching, so I can’t wait to go back to CreativeLive. I’m excited to read your post. 🙂

      Reply
  56. Charlie says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:36 am

    Hey April!

    I’ve just finished my post ready to go live on Monday – so excited to be a part of your blog tour. I hope you are feeling well + looking forward to it x

    My blog post link is http://femalephotographerassociation.com/make-more-mone…ur-photography/ and it goes live on the 20th.

    I’ve kind of picked C as it mentions my book and why it has sold so well, together with a big intro to digital products + how they can transform a business 🙂 like they did for me! 🙂

    Thanks April, Charlie x

    Reply
  57. Maria Zilakou says

    October 20, 2014 at 3:41 am

    Hi, April!!! I went ahead and just published my particiaption to the blog tour, since I’m not going to be able to do it on the 24th, and I wouldn’t miss it for the world!!! There is the link to it: http://plekoume.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/olivar-shawl-my-best-seller-pattern-pdf-and-what-i-learnt-from-its-success/
    Thanks again for this opportunity, I’ll make sure I follow this on social media etc and I’ll watch the course on Creative Live, of course!!! Have an amazing week, my best from Piraeus, Greece!!!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Love your post, Maria! Thank you so very much for walking us through why your best-selling pattern is your best seller. That’s so helpful. And, your pattern is beautiful. When I think I’m at that level, I’ll be trying it out!

      If there is anywhere in the world I would love to travel the most, it’s Greece. It seems so beautiful and romantic. 🙂

      Reply
  58. Charlie says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Yay! Mine is live too! I’ve changed the link since my last comment, so this is the new one

    http://femalephotographerassociation.com/make-more-money-from-photography/

    I’m pretty excited to be a part of your blog tour April… VERY in fact 🙂 and I also can’t wait to read everybody else’s posts!

    Such a brilliant idea.

    Have a great day,

    Charlie x

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      Charlie…this is so dang good!

      IF YOU ARE A PHOTOGRAPHER READING THIS, YOU NEED TO READ CHARLIE’S POST! So inspiring…so encouraging…brilliant!

      Thank you bunches for participating in this blog tour. It helped open my eyes to a way that photographers could work more digital products into their business plans. You rock!

      Reply
      • Charlie says

        October 21, 2014 at 7:06 am

        Awww APRIL!!! Thank you SO much. I’m just glad to be a part of your amazing tour and I really can’t wait for your event!!

        Sending so much love to you!

        Have a great day

        Charlie x

        Reply
        • April says

          October 21, 2014 at 10:37 pm

          THANKS!

          Reply
  59. ARC says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:57 am

    Hi April! Ok, my post is actually live, and I wanted to make sure you saw the link so I’m posting it down here 🙂

    http://papercraftlaboratory.com/blog/2014/10/19/scaling-up-without-losing-sleep-a-new-class

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:13 pm

      I’m so excited about your upcoming product! It sounds really cool. And, I hope that I help you make it even more successful through my CL course. Thanks for joining the tour! 🙂

      Reply
  60. Jen Scerri says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Yay, April! My post is up too! It turned into three posts, so I will post one today, then Wednesday and Friday. This was so fun! Thanks for including me 🙂

    Can’t wait to see what everyone else is saying as well!

    xoxo,
    Jen

    http://www.jenandcompany.com/2014/10/20/april-asked-me-why-part-1/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      How inspiring! It can truly be downright scary to start something new when the entire idea is new to you. I love that you took action despite all of that and I can’t wait to read part two and see how things develop. THANK YOU for participating in this blog tour. 🙂

      Reply
  61. Vivayne says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Alright! It’s posted 😀 exciting!!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Yay! Thanks for participating and helping me spread the word about my course. I can’t wait to “see you” in November. I love that you included a list of digital products–it’s brainstorming done for us!

      Reply
  62. Katie says

    October 20, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Hi April,

    I just published my blog post on Finding Creative Inspiration at Home – http://www.katiecollins.co.uk/blog/

    It’s great reading the other blog posts too! Good luck with the class.

    Thanks,
    Katie

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      This is GREAT, especially for those of us (raising hand high) that love to find inspiration while at home. I also love stuff that I can soak up while doing other stuff like sewing or knitting and CL courses and podcasts both work for that. Thanks for joining the blog tour!

      Reply
  63. Bev says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I would love to participate! My hope is to get it up on October 29.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      Awesome! Can’t wait to read your post, Bev!

      Reply
  64. Jen says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:37 pm

    Hello, April!

    My post is live on ListLab’s blog: http://www.thelistlab.net/my-3-bestselling-digital-products-a-printables-shop-peek/
    I’m excited to see the other participants’ posts, too!

    Many thanks,
    Jen

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Okay…I love your post! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and why your products work. I love the examples you included–it’s solid, easy-to-implement information for anyone who is new to selling digital products. HIGH FIVE! Thanks for participating!

      Reply
    • Charlie says

      October 21, 2014 at 7:07 am

      I loved this Jen, it was really helpful!

      x

      Reply
  65. Janet says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Here’s my post on my Blog. Enjoy!
    http://kyoticrafts.blogspot.com/2014/10/why-i-want-to-learn-how-to-create-and.html

    Reply
    • April says

      October 20, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you thank you thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to help me spread the word about my upcoming course. HUGS!

      Reply
  66. Deepa says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:55 am

    Here is my post April !!!

    http://www.tunicbotik.com/biggest-questions-comes-selling-digital-information-products/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:29 pm

      I’m sooooooooo excited to dig into your questions during my course. We’ll be talking about how offering tutorials can/will affect your business near the beginning–in the very first segment. Yay! Thanks for blogging about this!

      Reply
  67. Indre says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:52 am

    Yuuupppppppppeeeeeeeee! My post is LIVE! This was fun. I am glad I was pushed to do it.
    http://www.hellomygoddess.com/?p=1623

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:38 pm

      BEAUTIFUL! I’m so glad you pushed past that fear and went for it. I read the comments already on your post and they’re amazing and so supportive. Doing stuff like this breeds that kind of atmosphere. 🙂

      Thank you for participating! It gave me a few ideas on where to expand some of my content for the upcoming course.

      Reply
  68. Trish says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Here is my post girlie!! Wahoo for this!!! 🙂

    http://jewelsbytrish.com/2014/10/sell-digital-products/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      Love love love these questions–will be talking about many in-depth. I can’t wait! Thanks for participating in this blog tour. You rock!

      Reply
  69. kelly says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Okay! My post is live! http://www.wingswormsandwonder.com/seed-swap-help-me-help-you-a-blog-tour/

    🙂 Kelly

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:24 pm

      Yay! I loved this, Kelly! I hope my comment helps you out–I think if you reach out and get those questions answered, you might be surprised by the answers and they might give you clarity in the slight changes you need to make to connect with your target market.

      Reply
  70. Fanny @ Living Richly on a Budget says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Hi April!

    My post is live. http://www.livingrichlyonabudget.com/make-extra-money-creating-digital-products

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      LOVE your post and how honest you are about your experience. I can’t wait to see you in San Francisco! 🙂

      Reply
  71. Amanda Sue says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Okay! My post is live, and hopefully it all made sense….it’s been a crazy week…we had to dig out an old desktop, because I underestimated how much “lap” I had left, and my laptop crashed to the floor, and it killed the LCD screen. 🙁

    http://www.cheekyvisionaries.com/magic-gift-wrapping/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:23 pm

      It made so much sense and I loved it. Your personality is fused in your writing now. It’s so enjoyable to read. 🙂

      Oh my gosh…I would cry big fat tears if my laptop crashed to the floor and the screen broke. Kris (my husband) would have to cuddle me for hours! Thank you for digging out your desktop to participate–that’s some crazy good willpower.

      Reply
      • Amanda Sue says

        October 22, 2014 at 12:48 am

        I “may” have had a few unladylike words to say after I realized the screen broke, lol. I was NOT a happy camper!

        Yay, yay, yay! I’m thrilled that I found my voice! 😀

        I know who Kris is…:) btw, I think it’s adorable how often he’s your first “like” on your posts. 🙂

        Reply
        • April says

          October 22, 2014 at 1:32 am

          Hahahahaha! Yep and yep.

          You totally found it.

          I know I know…but others who may read the comments might not so I just insert for that purpose.

          He’s so crazy about liking my stuff on Facebook because he knows that it matters how many people like your posts in the beginning. And, he kinda sees it as a game…how often can he be the first to like it! Ha! He’s the best. 🙂

          Reply
  72. Emily says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    My link is live! I can’t find the original comment where I said I was posting on Oct 21 but here is the link to the post of why I want to create digital products! I am excited to share, thank you for doing this!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 21, 2014 at 11:49 pm

      Congrats are in order!!! I’m so happy for you and I hope that my course will give you just the fuel you need to get some more passive forms of income coming in for when you have your second baby! Thank you so much for joining the blog tour. I’m bummed that you can’t make it San Francisco but you can always ask me questions in the chat. And, since I kinda know parts of your story (from reading your post), I’ll be able to give you even more guidance. 🙂

      Reply
    • Amanda Sue says

      October 22, 2014 at 12:52 am

      Congratulations!! We’re expecting too, but I’m way ahead of you, lol. Mine is coming in January, so I definitely will NOT be in San Fran either, hahaha!

      I’m definitely looking forward to have some revenue coming in too…we’ve got this girl! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vivayne says

        October 22, 2014 at 1:10 am

        Wow ladies, cookin’ up little miracles in your tummy, congrats!

        Reply
  73. Verónica says

    October 22, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Here is my post! http://ilovemyhomeplan.com/2014/10/22/three-not-so-small-steps-to-get-out-there/
    Lots of love to everyone, so much to read : )

    Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:51 pm

      You had me in tears reading this. You should absolutely know that you’re not alone. Even though I put a lot of work out into the world, I’m still scared. I know that deep fear that can keep you from moving forward. THANK YOU for participating in this blog tour. HUGS!

      Reply
      • Verónica says

        November 4, 2014 at 5:39 pm

        Wow thank YOU for your kind words April. Even if I am a bit behind reading everybody’s posts I’m enjoying the experience immensely… feeling such a creativity and confidence boost!
        I am also looking forward your course, even if here in Barcelona it will go live while I’m at work, then commuting, and then bath, dinner and bedtime, LOL. But I’ll manage somehow : )

        Reply
  74. Belinda Basson says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Hi there, my blogpost has gone live: http://bellasscrappinspace.blogspot.com/2014/10/whats-on-my-workdesk-wednesday-281-free.html

    Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      What a fun post! I loved seeing what is on your desk. Such a great idea for creatives–very interesting. I’m really excited to help you figure out how to make online courses work for you and your business. Thank you so very much for participating in the blog tour. 🙂

      Reply
  75. Jenny Brown says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:39 am

    Hello again, April! Thanks for this fun opportunity. My post is up: http://hijennybrown.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/digital-low-down-surving-the-test-phase/

    Reply
    • Jen Scerri says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:21 am

      Hi April,

      Yay, fun! I just posted part 2 of my epically long answer to the Why behind taking the class 🙂

      xoxo,
      Jen

      http://www.jenandcompany.com/2014/10/22/april-asked-part-2/

      Reply
      • April says

        October 22, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        It just keeps getting better and better…I’m ready for Part 3! 🙂

        Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      Jenny – Thanks for sharing your experience for the testing round. I expect that’s the most intensive part of creating knitting and crochet patterns. I just watched a video interview where a cookbook writer tests her recipes about 50 times before they make the cut to her next cookbook. Crazy! You’ve gotta really love what you do for that kind of commitment.

      Reply
  76. Kelly Henry says

    October 22, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Hi April – I know I am a little late but not too late! I just published my blog post for the tour. I was a part of your Blogging class on CL and this helped me start my blog. Just started it a few weeks ago and enjoying it so far. Setting aside the time to make it happen and being committed to it!

    Thanks again for sharing your ideas with all of us.
    http://uppercasedesigns.com/blog/

    Kelly

    Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Thank you so very much for participating! I will be digging into many of your questions. I’m really excited to cover all of this stuff in my upcoming course. It’s going to fun. 🙂

      Reply
  77. Cole says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    Posted today!

    http://peaceandchaos.com/want-learn-create-sell-digital-products/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you for participating in the blog tour! I hope I can help you go from almost ready to completely ready. 🙂

      Reply
  78. Tess says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I’m loving this blog tour and all the amazing energy from everyone who’s part of it!

    http://bellarustico.com/digital-products-blog-tour-whats-your-favorite-2topics/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 22, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      It’s such a great opportunity to poll your audience and figure out what they want from you.

      Thank you for letting me know what you want to learn in my course. I’ll be covering each and every one of those things. Woohoo! 🙂

      Reply
  79. JoDitt says

    October 23, 2014 at 12:03 am

    Hi April,
    I just now found out about your class on CreativeLive (from the emails CreativeLive sends) and RSVP’d for your 2 upcoming classes. Then clicked on your website to find out more about you and found this blog tour.

    I have an Etsy shop where I sell printables, but I have a bunch more ideas of other types of digital products I’d like to add as well. Am excited to learn more in your class. Would love to participate in the blog tour if I’m not too late. I will post on Oct. 29th at http://joditt.com.

    Now I’m off to read the posts already up in the blog tour. 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Wonderful! I’m looking forward to reading your post! 🙂

      So glad you found me.

      Reply
  80. Elisa says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:51 am

    Hi, April! I have published the post earlier than expected. Here is the link:

    http://harmonythoughts.com/blog/inspiration-blog/why-i-want-to-learn-how-to-create-and-sell-digital-products

    Thank you and God bless! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:38 pm

      I’m so glad you’ll be tuning in! I hope you figure out lots of digital product ideas that will work for you and your business. Thanks for participating in the blog tour.

      Reply
  81. Lucy says

    October 23, 2014 at 5:56 am

    Hi April,

    I published my post this morning – it’s here. http://byelsieb.com/my-dream-get-paid-to-sleep/

    As I’ve said before, I just can’t wait for this course!

    Lucy.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:45 pm

      Hey Lucy! Thank you for joining the blog tour! I really appreciate it. Your designs are super cute. I really hope that my course helps move you from thinking about digital products to actually offering digital products. 🙂

      Reply
  82. Rachael says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:09 am

    Hi April, I have just published my post to be part of this blog tour. Thanks for the opportunity, looking forward to the online class. – Rachael from Australia

    http://theambitiousquilter.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/another-ambition-create-amazing-quilt-patterns-for-beginners/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      What wonderful ideas! I’m really excited how you already have a plan on what you want to create and market. Now, let’s see if I can give you the tools to do so in my course. Thanks for joining the blog tour!

      Reply
  83. Angela Agranoff says

    October 23, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Hi April,

    I am watching your replay on Creative Live, and I am looking forward to your upcoming class! I will be making my post tomorrow, October 23rd. I will come back tomorrow with the link to the post.

    Thank you for the opportunity April!

    With gratitude,
    Angela

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      Awesome! Can’t wait to read it!

      Reply
  84. Beth Soler says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Ok my post is out there and live. It is my post that I stated that I would have ready for the 24th. I published it now just in case I don’t have internet again tomorrow. I wanted to make sure that you received my link. Thank you so much again for this great opportunity and I can’t wait to see you on Creative Live again next month. Here is my link http://scrappingwonders.com/always-learning-something/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks for your post, Beth! I’m so excited for you and the course you’re launching soon. It sounds amazing. 🙂

      Reply
  85. Devin Berglund says

    October 24, 2014 at 2:06 am

    Hello April, I will be joining in on the blog tour! Can’t wait. I plan on publishing my post on the 29th of this month. 🙂 Can’t wait!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      Sounds great! I can’t wait to read what you post. 🙂

      Reply
  86. Jen Scerri says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:00 am

    Hi April,

    Part 3 is up! Thanks for this fun chance to play and interact with you and the other great bloggers excited about your upcoming class! I can’t wait to meet you 🙂

    xoxo,
    Jen

    http://www.jenandcompany.com/2014/10/24/april-asked-part-3/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:09 pm

      Yay! Loved the last part. Thanks for sharing so much with us. I’ve got my fingers and toes crossed that my course is going to help you put your inspiring ideas into action. 🙂

      Reply
  87. Diera Shaw-mendez says

    October 24, 2014 at 10:57 am

    So I am a little behind on this, but I am so thankful to you for offering your courses and blog! I first heard of you while watching Michele Ward on CreativeLive and she highlighted your blog success and I was totally hooked. Your information is so practical and easy to digest. Honestly, since watching your courses and reading your posts I’ve gained more courage to just “get it together”. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m on my way. So that’s what I wrote about this morning. It’s posted on my personal blog and I will be at my laptop tuned in next month for sure!

    Here’s the link: http://www.withstylebygrace.com/general/why-i-am-stuck-in-my-business-and-what-i-plan-to-do-about-it/

    I’ll be promoting this on my social media early next week.

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Your honesty and openness in this blog post are beautiful. I think there is absolute power in saying how you feel and what you’re trying to do to move past it. I hope my course is inspiring and helpful for you. Thank you for participating in this blog tour.

      Reply
  88. KrisWithaK says

    October 24, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Blog post is up! Can’t wait to see all of you in San Francisco!
    xo
    Kris

    http://wp.me/p4BiXh-fT

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      I’m so very excited that you’re coming all the way to San Francisco to learn how to create and sell digital products (and hang out with some really cool women). It’s going to be so much fun! And, THANK YOU so much for joining in on the blog tour and posting such a thoughtful post.

      Reply
  89. Michelle Berkey says

    October 24, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Hi April, I just found you via your creative live re broadcast (not realizing until later that you were the same instructor of the digital downloads class I’d already RSVP’d too…so, I’m glad to connect and I’ll publish a post on Monday, the 27th…probably on your item d. I have a ton of work to do on my site/blog to catch up on first! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:18 pm

      Wonderful! THANK YOU! I’m so glad you found me and that you’ll be tuning into my next CL course. I’m really excited about it and I hope you enjoy it. I can’t wait to read your post.

      Reply
  90. Angela Agranoff says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    Hi April!

    This was a fun challenge for me. I enjoyed creating a post connecting what I do with you and Creative Live. Thank you for this opportunity! I’m excited to go through your course I just purchased and looking forward to your new one on Creative Live!

    Here’s my blog post:
    http://www.unclutterangel.com/blog/three-creative-ways-to-make-everyday-chores-fun

    Thank you again,
    Angela

    Reply
    • April says

      October 25, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      I love how you wrote something useful and evergreen! I’m not a fan of chores and I’ve never tried number one on your list, but I will now. Thank you so very much for participating in this blog tour. 🙂

      Reply
  91. Erika says

    October 26, 2014 at 12:07 am

    Okay, my blog post is up now! At first I didn’t know what to write about but I ended up having fun with it.

    Here’s the link:
    http://www.naturephotoartist.com/the-book-inside-you/

    Can’t wait for the course to start on the 10th!

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Oh my goodness do I love the smell of a book. It’s one of my favorites.

      Shut the front door…you make personalized camera guides that don’t sound like german plus korean? I LOVE YOU ALREADY!

      Thank you so very much for helping me spread the word about my course!

      Reply
  92. Amreta says

    October 26, 2014 at 7:19 am

    Hi April!

    I registered earlier for 25 October – but I just got my site and blog fixed so here’s my blog post, I hope it’s still ok! Looking forward to your course in November! thanks for this fantastic opportunity.

    http://www.amretasgraphicsblog.com/2014/10/bounce-back-with-me.html

    Xo Amreta

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Wow! That’s some story! Thank you for sharing it with all of us. I really enjoyed learning more about you and why you want tap into that artistic part of you.

      Thank you for joining this blog tour–late is better than never. Life happens!

      Reply
  93. Bev says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Thanks for putting together this blog tour, April! Here is my post: http://www.linkouture.com/2014/10/teaching-through-digital-products.html

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Thanks for joining the blog tour! I loved your post–and I totally understand that teaching part of you. I’ve got that in me, too. That’s why I love these CreativeLive courses so darn much. I feel like kinda made that platform for ME. Ha! 🙂

      Reply
  94. Nalana says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Here’s my post – it’s live!! http://wherethestoryistold.wordpress.com/2014/10/27/if-i-build-it-will-you-come/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:18 pm

      Lovely questions and ideas! I can’t wait to dig into this stuff. I feel like I’ve been ‘talking’ about it now for so long and I’m ready for the course to start. I hope it helps you figure out the right digital products to offer your target market.

      Thanks for joining the blog tour!

      Reply
  95. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    October 27, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Hi April! Such a good idea. Thanks! I just posted my article for this blog tour at http://www.platingpixels.com/learn-to-cook-in-10-days-ebook-intro/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      Really enjoyed reading your post. Awesome job on creating your first ebook–concept is great. Thank you for participating in my blog tour!

      Reply
  96. Nancy says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    April! I did it, it’s live! Wow, that was sooooooo fun! I can’t wait for the live course. Now, I’ve just a couple more project deadlines to meet and then can chill a bit and read everybody else’s posts! Yay!

    Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/1Dmi5Jv

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      What a fun post, Nancy! I truly enjoyed reading it and I hope you feel completely confident about creating and selling digital products when I wrap the course. We’re gonna have a blast.

      Thank you thank you thank you for joining the blog tour.

      Reply
  97. Michelle Berkey says

    October 27, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    well…it didn’t go quite the way I’d planned… but it’s published…

    http://michelleberkey.com/christmas-2014-peace/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Isn’t it always better when it ends up being something than we first planned or imagined? I think so! My eyes filled with tears while reading your post…so I’m gonna say it was pretty darn good.

      Thank you so very much for sharing my course with your people!

      Reply
  98. Angel says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:01 am

    My post is live! Thanks again!!

    http://thewellnessangel.net/idea-digital-product-hasnt-happened-yet/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 29, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      I’m definitely covering this stuff. I get the perfectionist mindset sooooooooo bad. It’s not pleasant. You gotta learn how to dominate that inner critic–and we’ll be talking about it during my course. 🙂

      Thank you for participating in the blog tour!

      Reply
  99. Renay Howey says

    October 28, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    April, my post is live! http://helloprettymuch.wordpress.com/2014/10/28/making-your-business-uniquely-irresistible-so-you-can-make-money-with-digital-products-while-you-sleep/ Thanks again for this great opportunity. I cannot wait to join the Creative Live class and learn a ton from you.
    Have a great week!
    Renay

    Reply
    • April says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:03 am

      Of course! THANK YOU for joining in on the blog tour fun.

      Can I first say how I love the genius behind combining both course titles? Smartypants!

      Now, onto figuring out why digital products aren’t selling the way you want them to…there can be a lot of reasons…and I’ll be covering them in my course. I’m hoping you’ll be able to figure out what you need to tweak to make sure your target market starts to eat them up. (And, by eat them up, I mean buy them up…but saying eat them up is so much more fun.) 🙂

      Reply
  100. Malaika says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:17 am

    Hi April, I’ve really enjoyed reading post from this community.
    The authenticity and transparency has really moved me.
    I see why Jennifer from Teach Good Stuff loves your blog.

    So here’s my contribution. It’s a video blog
    Look forward to learning more.

    http://malaikapaul.com/why-i-want-to-learn-how-to-create-and-sell-digital-products/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:11 am

      Oh…the first video response! Yay!

      Loved that you shared what you’ve learned so far. I can’t wait to help you learn even more through my course. 🙂

      Thank you so very much for taking the time to make such a thoughtful video and to join the blog tour. I really enjoyed your post.

      Reply
      • Malaika says

        October 30, 2014 at 3:52 pm

        You’re welcome April. Your engagement and response with the blog tour is really impressive. You’re definitely the one to watch.

        Reply
        • April says

          October 30, 2014 at 3:57 pm

          Thanks! I’ve really been enjoying reading everyone’s posts. It’s a treat!

          Reply
  101. JoDitt says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:54 am

    My post is up: http://joditt.com/2014/10/digital-products-blog-tour/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:17 am

      What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing your best-selling digital prints and why they’ve been doing so well.

      I hope my course helps you figure out how to reach your target market even more, creating sales while you sleep on a daily basis.

      Thanks for joining the blog tour!

      Reply
  102. richelle says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Yay! a tiny bit tardy getting this posted today but it is live now. I think (i hope!) I made it to everyone’s blog and commented. Excellent questions, everybody! April, I am so happy & proud to be a part of this community <3

    http://www.theredscorpio.com/blog/yestomoneywhilesleeping/

    Reply
    • April says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:28 am

      This was sooooooooooooooooo thoughtful! I mean, could you make me feel any better right before teaching at CreativeLive again? I don’t think so. Thank you for the pump-me-up feels I got from reading your post.

      I can’t wait to see you again. You’re a pro at CL courses at this point, so I’m looking at you as a leader…you know what that means…hot freaking seat! 🙂

      Reply
      • richelle says

        November 1, 2014 at 7:29 pm

        Hahaha! I will do whatever you need me to. This is going to be so great! I’m not sure CL is prepared for the amount of awesomeness that is about to be dropped on them. I don’t know if any other instructor has rallied a community the way you have for this course. Splendid job, Lady!

        Reply
  103. Varvara says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    April, I did it! Here is a direct link to the post. It is all in Russian, but as we have agreed the name of the post is “How I sucked up a great business idea and what I will do to not let this happen again”

    http://hometocome.com/2014/10/kak-ya-profukala-otlichnuyu-biznes-ideyu.html

    Reply
    • April says

      October 30, 2014 at 12:30 am

      Yay! I wish that I could read it. Why didn’t I take Russian in high school? Stupid Latin hasn’t helped me one bit like my dad promised.

      Thank you so very much for joining the blog tour and posting this! 🙂

      Reply
  104. Antonia Zorluer says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:20 am

    Hi April, seems like I have missed to post the link to my blog post for the blog tour here! Oops! So that’s why I didn’t find it in the blog posts list that you just shared today…Stupid me 🙂

    Here it is: http://mintyhideout.com/2014/10/love-authentic-happiness/ posted on Oct 25th

    Reply

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