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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.
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WRITER 2.0: Writing, publishing, and the space between
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A writing show hosted by A.C. Fuller featuring interviews with authors, screenwriters, journalists, and publishing experts. The show will illuminate the writing process, explore the publishing industry, and discuss excellent books.
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Inkwyrm Magazine is an intergalactic fashion publication, bringing readers the newest looks from all over the universe. At the head of it all is Annie Inkwyrm, and directly behind her is Mella Sonder, AI caretaker and Annie’s PA. Along for the ride is an overzealous PR director, a perpetually unimpressed physician, and an AI that really needs to learn some ethics. Putting up with her boss is hard enough, but with the cutthroat fashion industry, and whatever is trying to kill everyone today, ...
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Mark Dawson is a best selling self-published author on multiple platforms including Amazon and Kobo. He is the author of the John Milton thriller series and its spin-off Beatrix Rose. In addition, he’s written several ‘Soho Noir' novels. Mark’s breakthrough came when he developed a marketing strategy for promoting and selling his books. His swift success enabled him to quit his 9 to 5 job and he has generated gross revenues of more than a million dollars in less than five years. Mark has bec ...
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Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business
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Learn how to write an publish a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday. Watch a free training on how to write and publish a book in 90 days here: https://selfpu ...
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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The Writing Podcast was founded in late 2014 in the wake of The Self Publishing Roundtable’s final host stepping down from the show. Adam and Lindsay (the newest hosts of SPRT at the time) decided it would be best to branch off into a new show rather than continue with one in which all original hosts and owners were no longer involved. So what are the similarities and differences between this podcast and the old? I am glad you asked, convenient narrator. Like Adam and Lindsay’s prior show, t ...
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The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
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A blessing, a curse, a podcast, since 2014. Christopher (@cdhermelin) invites folks to the Damn Library to talk about reading, literature, publishing, and trying to make it through the never-dwindling stack of things to read. All with a themed drink in hand. Recorded at the Damn Library in Brooklyn, NY. For show info, book lists, and drink recipes, follow @somanydamnbooks and visit somanydamnbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussions with SFFaudio.com contributors, cool podcasters, bloggers and scholars, conversations with people writing books, audiobooks, audio drama and comics.
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This podcast will take you through how to self-publish your eBook onto Amazon, Apple and the other global eBook Stores, how to market a book and general online business techniques needed to be a successful self-publisher.
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The Authorpreneur Podcast™️ is hosted by Mystery Author Amelia D. Hay. Every second Thursday, Amelia will teach you how to develop a story idea, create compelling characters and outline your novel. In each season of the podcast, you will learn how to write your first draft, revise your story, self-publish, establish your author platform, and reach readers. Season one of the podcast is on Plot and Story Structure, and season two documents her writing adventures during her first year after sel ...
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The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey.
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Join the SPA Girls each week for the top self-publishing podcast!
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Bimonthly podcast from publishing professionals Bev Rivero & Jenn Baker, and other industry insiders, on diversity (or lack thereof) in the industry.
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Book Marketing Show Podcast with Dave Chesson
Dave Chesson, Founder of Kindlepreneur and KDP Rocket
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Are you ready to increase your book sales, and hit the bestseller list consistently? Welcome to the Book Marketing Show, where in this weekly podcast Dave Chesson will not only show you some of the best book sales tactics but also bring on top-notch guests to show how each tactic taught here was a game changer for their books and how it can be for yours as well. Having created one of the largest websites on book marketing, Kindlepreneur.com, he’s also been a book-marketing consultant for top ...
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Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
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A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books 🤓 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!
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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
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ComixLaunch: Crowdfunding for Writers, Artists & Self-Publishers on Kickstarter... and Beyond!
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The show about how publishers create, distribute, and monetize their digital content.
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A show of news and views from the world of British books and publishing
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On Margins is a podcast about making books and "book shaped" things. Hosted by Craig Mod.
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Everybody Hates Self-Publishing explores the good, the bad and the ugly of creating and producing your own work. Self-published authors will find advice on writing, book marketing and getting your book in bookstores. Aspiring writers will learn about being an indie publisher: Being an entrepreneur, creating your own DIY publishing house and thriving as an indie publisher means connecting with readers, booksellers and librarians and competing in a market that favors traditional publishing. Ho ...
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A podcast for authors who want to improve their copywriting skills and create better book descriptions. Hosted by author Jim Heskett and copywriting expert Abigail Dunard.
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Follow along with Best Page Forward CEO Bryan Cohen as he embarks on a journey to hit a $10k month in book sales. Listen along as he advertises his fiction and nonfiction books on Amazon, Facebook, and BookBub. Can he accomplish his goal in just one calendar year? Subscribe to find out.
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How To Pitch Podcasts And Be A Great Podcast Guest With Matty Dalrymple
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Are you looking for new ways to connect with readers and market your books? Have you considered using podcasts but aren't sure where to start, or if they're even effective anymore? How can you turn a simple podcast interview into a powerful tool for building your author career? Matty Dalrymple talks about how to leverage podcasting for long-term su…
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Publishing and Supporting Independent Creators with A Wave Blue World’s Tyler Chin-Tanner
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A Wave Blue World publisher Tyler Chin-Tanner is back on ComixLaunch to discuss his latest Kickstarter launch MEZO and his opening of W.C. Art & Independent Publishing Resource Center in downtown Brooklyn, an exciting new brick & mortar art store and creator space.By Tyler James
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #186: Tony Park Found His Voice in the African Bush—and Built a Global Indie Career
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My guest this episode is Tony Park, an Australian thriller writer who lives in southern Africa. After a journalism and PR career, Tony changed his life completely—splitting his time between Australia and the African bush, where he draws inspiration from the land, the people, and the wildlife. He’s built a global indie career by taking control of hi…
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New Speakies Awards Spotlight Indie Audiobooks; Spotify Reports Double-Digit Growth: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports that audiobook growth continues across major English-language markets, with Spotify claiming a 30 percent rise in listeners and a 36 percent increase in listening hours year over year. Dan also explores Spotify’s evolving role in the audiobook industry, the launch of the new …
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When and How to Hire a Virtual Assistant: Self-Publishing Advice Conference Highlight
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In this Self-Publishing Advice Conference highlight, virtual assistant Kayleigh Brindley draws on over 10 years of experience to help authors decide when it’s time to hire support. The session covers how outsourcing tasks like marketing and admin can ease the workload, improve productivity, and free up time to focus on writing. It includes case stu…
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Episode 584 - Print-on-Demand & Author Automation with Elana Johnson
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What are your tips for automation in your author career? What are you doing and how are you doing it? Today’s top story is Profitable Print-on-Demand. Question of the week is What are your tips for automation in your author career? What are you doing and how are you doing it? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP505 – Sierra Simone and Writing To Your Own Beat
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We’re delighted to welcome USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Sierra Simone, to the SPA today! Our topic is “Writing To Your Own Beat” and Sierra generously shares how she’s leaned into writing forbidden, atmospheric romance that has built a rabid fandom. Resources mentioned: Becca Syme Better-Faster Academy with Becca Syme Kenne…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #12 – Plotting a Cozy Mystery with Alexis Hall
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode features our conversation with best-selling author of "kissing books," Alexis Hall, who describes himself as a "genrequeer writer," is the author of Murd…
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Finding Your Voice, Writing Across Genre And Loving Book Marketing With Betsy Lerner
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How can you find your voice through writing in different genres and mediums over the years? How can you shift your mindset around book marketing, whatever your age? Betsy Lerner shares her experience of writing and books over decades in the publishing industry. In the intro, Going Local: Authors on the payoffs and pitfalls of hometown sales and pro…
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ComixLaunch Pro Spotlight: From TV Scripts to Crowdfunding Success With Aaron Wroblewski
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In this episode of ComixLaunch, Clay Adams interviews Aaron Wroblewski, the writer and creator of multiple comic book series such as 'Blood and Fire', 'Ice and Bone', and 'NRA'. Aaron shares his journey into the world of comic creation, transitioning from a TV writer to a successful crowdfunding comics creator.…
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Should You Try to Turn Your Book into a Film or TV Series? The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast Featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
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In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, host Michael La Ronn discusses whether it's worth an author’s time to pursue turning a book into a film or TV series—and why it might be more effective to let the industry come to you. Other questions include: Is it okay to use a book title that’s already been used by another auth…
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Reedsy Live: The Ultimate Guide to Book Endorsements with Joel Pitney
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🔍 Book marketer Joel Pitney reveals his technique for securing (and leveraging) great endorsements from the people who really matter📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/get-amazing-endorsements-book/By Reedsy
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242: Drew Returns (to revisit "Top 6 of 2015" and chat books aimlessly)
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Former co-host of the show, current writer and bookseller and host of The Lit Hub Podcast Drew Broussard stops by to chat about our Top 6 of 2015 episode from 10 years ago, plus some other random bookish thoughts. As listenable as a quaffable white wine is quaffable! Join the Patreon and hang out in the monthly book club, listen to exclusive episod…
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Double-Digit Audiobook Growth Returns; Dark Genres Rise; Publishers Embrace Direct Sales: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports a return to double-digit audiobook growth in the U.S., with revenue up 13 percent and over half of Americans now having listened to an audiobook. He also breaks down new data showing a shift in reader tastes toward darker genres—especially psychological thrillers and dark rom…
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Book Discoverability In An Age Of AI. GEO For Authors With Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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How will generative AI change search and book discoverability in the years ahead? How can you make sure your books and your author website can be found in AI tools like ChatGPT? Thomas Umstattd Jr. joins me to discuss Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and how it will replace traditional SEO marketing. I first covered this topic in Dec 2023, How …
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Episode 140: Interview with EiC and Debut Author Denne Michele Norris
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[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] "Your sentences are your vehicle." --Denne Michele Norris Denne Michele Norris (When the Harvest Comes and Both/And) returns to the MiP podcast to discuss everything leading up to her debut novel, including breaking from a "quitting" mentality to one where she invested her…
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The Truth About Book Promotions (and Why Authors Get It Wrong): Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dale L. Roberts
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Is your book marketing strategy helping you grow—or wasting your budget? In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Dale L. Roberts talks with Emma Boyer, VP of Digital Operations at Written Word Media, about what truly drives successful book promotions. They explore why branding matters, how genre impacts performance, and why waitin…
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Episode 583 - Maximizing Promos & Using Dictation with Elana Johnson
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What’s the worst thing in your author career that could happen and how would you solve it? Today’s top story is Maximum Promo Potential. Question of the week is What’s the worst thing in your author career that could happen and how would you solve it? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in …
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP504 – Writing Science Fiction Romance with Tamsin Ley (Classic Replay)
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This episode with Alaskan author, Tamsin Ley, is one of our most popular and well worth a replay! We talk about Tamsin’s writing journey, marketing strategies, paranormal romance quirks and her fantastic advice for all self-publishers. You can find Tamsin here: https://www.tamsinley.com/ Tamsin Ley builds worlds full of sexy heroes who don’t know t…
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#371 – Writing Fictional Futures with Grace Flahive
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In this episode, we are joined by Canadian-born, UK-based debut author Grace Flahive, whose humorous and heart-warming speculative fiction novel, Palm Meridian, was recently published by Simon & Schuster Canada. Palm Meridian is described as "a rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida reti…
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Casting A Wider Net: Author Brand And The Writing Business With JD Barker
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How can you ‘cast a wider net' and reach more readers with your books? How can you embrace the best of publishing options for your work? JD Barker explains how his publishing business works. In the intro, How Authors Measure Success [Self-Publishing Advice]; Creating through Grief [Go Creative]; Death Valley; Successful Self-Publishing, Fourth Edit…
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Kickstarter Panel with International Comic Creators: Strategies, Challenges & Success Stories
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Tyler James hosts an engaging discussion with comic book creators Ed Hillyer aka ILYA, Allegra, Lisa Medin, and Adriano Ariganello as they share their Kickstarter experiences launching in the UK, Japan, Sweden and Canada. From launching first-time projects to managing mid-campaign challenges and leveraging community support, discover valuable insig…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #185: Maria Iliffe-Wood — Leadership Coach, Author, and Publisher on Writing, Presence, and Trusting Your Inner Voice
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My guest this episode is Maria Iliffe-Wood, a leadership coach and writer based in the UK. She began with an academic book on coaching, then wrote a spiritual memoir and poetry. Along the way, she started helping others publish their books, too. We talk about being present, handling self-doubt, and how writing became central to her life. Find more …
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Reedsy Live: An Expert's Guide to Crafting a Brilliant Book Description with Bryan Cohen
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🔍 Author and expert book marketer Bryan Cohen rewrites author-submitted book descriptions.📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-…arketing-tactics/By Reedsy
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AI Recreates Agatha Christie; Nearly Half of Authors Use AI; eBook Lending Debate Returns: Self-Publishing with ALLi featuring Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports on a BBC Maestro course using AI to recreate Agatha Christie, a Nordic platform’s AI book-recommendation chatbot, and a BookBub survey showing nearly half of authors now use AI. He also covers renewed tension over library eBook lending after Penguin Random House pulled comics…
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This company is building the world's biggest media network for baking creators
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My newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/ Food content is now a major staple on YouTube, but when baker Gemma Stafford launched her channel in 2014 there were hardly any professional chefs on the platform. This early mover advantage allowed her and her husband Kevin Kurtz to build up a massive audience that used Gemma’s tutorials in their own…
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Books Without Barriers – Making Your Writing More Accessible: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone
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Host Anna Featherstone speaks with Julie Ganner and Dr. Agata Mrva-Montoya, co-authors of Books Without Barriers: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Publishing. They discuss how authors can make their books accessible from the start—by addressing formatting, fonts, image descriptions, and digital navigation. In this episode, you’ll learn: What print di…
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Episode 582 - Getting a Hand & Multi-Genre Marketing with Rachel Van Dyken
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Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? Today’s top story is Staffing Upgrade. Question of the week is Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment sec…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP503 – Co-Writing Success with Molly O’Keefe & Stephanie Doyle
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Molly and Stephanie are two writing besties who launched an incredibly successful pen name, Hailey Shore, writing romantic comedy. Romantic Comedy | Hailey Shore Author This episode we dig into how they intentionally set out to create this pen, their advertising and launch strategy, things they’ve learned along the way, and a few snafus too. These …
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #11 – The Author and Narrator Relationship with Rachel Grant and Greg Tremblay
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode features our conversation with author of mysteries, thrillers, and romantic suspense novels, Rachel Grant, and acclaimed narrator of many of her titles, …
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Music, Writing, And The Mind-Body Connection With Jennifer Roig-Francoli
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How can creativity be expressed in both writing and music? How can you improve your creativity by being more mindful of your physical body? How can you manage anxiety when speaking or performing? Jennifer Roig-Francoli gives her thoughts in this interview. In the intro, Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her first six albums [The Verge]; Understa…
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Live Events Drive Author Success in a Changing Industry: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Joe Solari
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On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Joe Solari explains how attending live events changed the course of his career and why in-person conferences still matter. He discusses how to choose the right event, prepare effectively, and build lasting connections that support a profitable publishing business. Find more author advice, tips, and too…
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Comic Creator Crowdfunders’ Wishlists for Kickstarter’s Sam Kusek
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Tyler James hosts an enlightening panel of esteemed comics creators—Rob Multari (Lone Wolf Comics), Allan Liska (Green Archer Comics), and Christian Douglas (Unpopular Comics) —alongside Sam Kusek, the Comics Outreach Lead at Kickstarter. The discussion delves into the current state of crowdfunding for comic creators, focusing on Kickstarter's new …
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Reedsy Live: How To Create a 5 Star Cookbook Using Old Family Recipes with Joanna Pruss
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🔍 Award-winning food and travel writer Joanna Pruess explains the basics of creating a compelling cookbook from your family recipes📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here:https://blog.reedsy.com/live/family-recipes/By Reedsy
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AI Fakes Book List in Major Newspaper; Spotify Sees iOS Boost; Authors Push Back on Copyright: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers an incident in which the Chicago Sun-Times recommended AI-invented books by real authors, and a troubling test in which Anthropic’s AI, Claude 4.0, threatened a user with blackmail. He also reports that Spotify has seen a rise in iOS subscriptions following the Apple ruling on…
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Behind the Scenes of the Editing Process: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Matty Dalrymple
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In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Matty Dalrymple talks with Kristen Tate of the Blue Garret editing service, a seasoned freelance editor, about the intricacies of editorial services and how authors can effectively engage with editors. The conversation provides insights into the editing process, the role of trust in the auth…
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Episode 581 - Print Pricing & Multiple Email Lists with Rachel Van Dyken
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What is your WHY for being an author? Today’s top story is Control P. Question of the week is What is your WHY for being an author? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP502 – Book Launch Strategies with Janie Crouch (Classic Replay)
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USA Today Bestseller, Janie Crouch, shares amazing tips and advice on how she built her readership, launched her romantic suspense, and how she approaches the Business of Authoring and separates it from the creative side of writing. This is a classic replay of a fantastic episode we recorded originally in April 2021. Janie’s writing journey began i…
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#370 – Live at the Toronto Indie Authors Conference with Tao Wong
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In this episode, the Kobo Writing Life team attended the Toronto Indie Author Conference and recorded a live podcast with speculative fiction author and conference founder Tao Wong! We had a great time interviewing Tao in front of a live audience and getting to answer listener questions in real time. We’re excited to present the complete interview …
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Crafting Story Worlds, Creative Control, And Leveraging AI Tools With Dave Morris
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Why is creative control and owning your intellectual property so important for a long-term author career? How can AI tools help you be more creative and amplify your curiosity? Dave Morris talks about his forty-year publishing career and why he's still pushing the boundaries of what he can create. In the intro, Writing Storybundle; Finding your voi…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #184: Patrick D. Joyce Transforms Cold War Childhood into YA Thrillers Filled with History and Music
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My guest this episode is Patrick D. Joyce, who grew up at U.S. embassies in places like Moscow, Havana, and Managua, surrounded by secrets, spies, and surveillance. He went on to become a journalist, earn a Ph.D. in political science, and eventually found his way to writing Cold War-era young adult thrillers. We talk about how his past shaped his s…
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Comics Publishing Power Panel with Patrick Lugo, Janna Morishima, Amin Amat & Grant Lankard
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Tyler hosts a dynamic discussion on comics crowdfunding with a panel that includes prolific illustrators, an experienced writer and a literary agent! This one is loaded with knowledge bombs from Patrick Lugo & Janna Morishima of Kids Comics Unite and the "Let's Go! Comics Anthology for Kids", "The Road to Oz" creator Amin Amat, and writer Grant Lan…
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Reedsy Live: How to Jumpstart Your Story with Jennie Nash
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🔍 Learn the three simple questions that will get your book into gear and save you years of frustrationBy Reedsy
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Audible Expands AI Narration Program; KDP Print Royalties Change; UK Rejects AI Copyright Amendment: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reports that Audible has launched a major AI narration program featuring 100 synthetic voices, with options for both publishers and indie authors. He also covers upcoming changes to KDP Print royalties and costs, a 10,000-signature petition from European creators calling for stronger…
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241: Tyler Wetherall (AMPHIBIAN) and Terjei Vesaas' THE ICE PALACE
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Tyler Wetherall, author and sole force behind the indispensable literary reading series newsletter, Reading the City visits the Damn Library in person in order to have a very involved mezcal margarita, and chat about her novel Amphibian, and mermaids, her memoir No Way Home, and the fun part of research for a new project. And then we also get into …
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How Creative Confidence Shapes Author Voice and Guides AI Use: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Orna Ross and Joanna Penn
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On the Creative Self-Publishing stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn discuss creative confidence and the process of finding and sustaining an author voice. They talk about how life events, like grief or illness, can interrupt creativity, and how daily practices such as journaling or walking can help maintain a …
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Episode 580 – The Spotify-Findaway Divorce and Marketing Romantic Suspense with Janie Crouch
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What advice do you wish you’d be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Today’s top story is Can’t Find A Way. Question of the week is What advice do you wish you’d be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Questio…
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SPA Girls Podcast – EP501 – Using A Virtual Assistant – with Kevin Tumlinson
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Who doesn’t want to hand off their least-favorite tasks to a trusted assistant? So how do you go about finding the right person? And what’s the cost? Kevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling author, known as “the Voice of Publishing” for his work as a podcaster and speaker, helping thousands of authors to start, build, and grow their aut…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #10 – The Heroine’s Journey with Gail Carriger
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode features our conversation with best-selling SFF author Gail Carriger. Gail discusses her writing career, her non-fiction title, The Heroine's Journey, an…
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217: Live Copy Consult with Lauren Fritts [The Stigma Disruptor from That Mental Shit Podcast]
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Want to be a fly on the wall as a word nerd crafts concise, compelling copy? Then this episode is for you! : ) Live, no prep, and fully recorded (video in shownotes here below too), I talk with Lauren Fritts about her podcast, personal brand, and business. Under the umbrella of the name “That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts” we brainstormed today on…
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