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Indie Writers Club

James Blatch & Cara Thurlbourn

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Cara Clare and James Blatch host a weekly light-hearted chat about all things self publishing. Join the Word Count Club to be a part of the accountability partnership. We'll support each other in getting the words done :) Send in your questions, comments and talking points to our discord channel.
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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

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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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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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Self Publishing Insiders

Draft2Digital, Kevin Tumlinson, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Dan Wood

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Brought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D can provide! This show features interviews taken from our live D2D Spotlight, available on YouTub ...
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Romance Writer's Therapy

Authors Marty Vee and Kate Prior

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Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.
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Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry. Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips ...
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The Indie Author Showcase

Spectral Ink Productions

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Welcome to the grand debut of the Indie Author Showcase! Join us as we spotlight talented independent authors, dive into the challenges and triumphs of the indie author’s journey, and explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing!
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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The Writing Sparrow is all about writing, publishing and marketing your book, so you can go from unfinished draft to published novel no matter where you are on your indie author journey! We're here to motivate and encourage you. Also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritingsparrowpodcast
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How do you launch a publishing house from scratch? The Hobcast brings you insights, interviews and ideas for aspiring authors and creative entrepreneurs, as well as anyone who loves books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Novel Marketing

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎
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The Devolver Digital Forkcast

JM Specht, Jared Stults and Robbie Paterson

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Straight from our mouths to your ears! Hot takes delivered direct from the Devolver Digital Forkcast! We interview Devolver and Devolver-adjacent developers and professionals to give you insights into what makes this weird-ass company work. The Devolver Digital Forkcast: It's a podcast!
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Black & Published

Nikesha Elise Williams

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Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.
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From award-winning and bestselling author Kevin Tumlinson, this weekly podcast explores the stories that shape us into who we are, and shape the world into what it can become. It's all about the story here. kevintumlinson.substack.com
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Step into the world of storytelling with Jon Cronshaw, a legally blind indie fantasy author who refuses to let visual impairment stand in the way of his literary dreams. In his weekly Author Diary podcast, Jon brings raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm to every episode, inviting listeners behind the curtain of his unique writing journey. From the spark of a new idea to the satisfaction of a published novel, Jon shares the unfiltered reality of crafting stories while navigating the publishi ...
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The Girls Are Writing is an unfiltered journey into the world of writing and self-publishing through the lens of a Black indie author. Host Tasha Monét shares real-time updates on her long overdue debut novel (& the others that will follow it) and her journey of building an indie publishing company. Each week, dive into honest conversations about the writing process, self-publishing insights, and practical tips for crafting dope stories. Whether you're a procrastinator, perfectionist, or jus ...
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The Thirteenth Hour books are 80s inspired illustrated fairy tale fantasy novels that pay homage to fantasy, sci fi, and teen movies from the 80s as well as the music of that era. This podcast explores aspects of 80s culture as well as a wide variety of influences behind the books. Companion site: http://13thhr.wordpress.com
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"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry. We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the large ...
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The Indy Author Podcast

Matty Dalrymple, The Indy Author

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Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors. Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; ...
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Story Nerd

Melanie Hill, Valerie Francis

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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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It's the unique combination of horror and comedy that we like to call 'Horrordy'! Join renowned horror author & ex-pat Brit James H Longmore and the dark poetry princess Xtina Marie for all the fun, screams and special guests in the Panic Room Thursdays at 9:30pm (Central time)
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Words Are Hard

Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz

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Words are hard. We’re here to help. Join Rachael Waldburger (editor, indie author, and English teacher) and her brother Ramsay Plautz (the extrovert in charge of keeping the conversation going) as they dive into writing and editing techniques. New episode weekly. Tangent-to-topic ratios will vary.
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A podcast about the art and science of making books. Arthur Attwell speaks to book-making leaders about design, production, marketing, distribution, and technology. These are conversations for book lovers and publishing decision makers, whether you’re crafting books at a big company or a boutique publisher.
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A podcast dedicated to all things indie comics! We read them, we make them, we talk about them, and we love them! We'll be discussing everything from the process of creating comics, publishing comics, reviewing comics and interviewing creators. If you would like to be a guest on our podcast: https://www.amazingactioncomics.com/podcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amazingactioncomics/support
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The Write Note is a podcast dedicated to independent authors who have a passion for writing, a love of storytelling, and an interest in the independent publishing process. It is hosted by 20-year indie author J Ryan Fenzel and his daughter, Keira F Jacobs, a newbie just getting started on the writer's road. Topic-of-the-month episodes focus on key elements of creative writing and storytelling through tips, tricks, picks, reviews and recommendations. Interview episodes delve into the writing ...
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Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You're invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. meganorussell.substack.com
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Tabletop Hot Takes

Aria Davis & Professor Funky Productions

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A Podcast about Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs), our thoughts and feeling on them, and, of course, hot takes. We explore TTRPG history, indie RPGs, advice, recommendations, and all kinds of other great things. Professor Aria was raised in the fire of TTRPGs having run and played Shadowrun, D&D 5E, Ryuutama, and several indie RPGs. They have Game Mastered for almost ten years. They are trying to make their own system, an exploration of cyberpunk fantasy in an approachable, customizable s ...
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Keen to find your next favourite book? Or have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in an indie publishing house? Then welcome to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! We're part of a non-profit press based in Glasgow, and every Saturday we meet with authors, staff and more to discuss all things books and publishing.
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My guest this episode is X. Ho Yen, a science fiction author whose work challenges traditional genre boundaries. X draws on a career in aerospace engineering and his own experiences with neurodivergence to create what he calls 'realism-based' science fiction. He avoids typical tropes in favor of narratives grounded in complex human challenges. Find…
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This week's Author Diary touches on managing seasonal affective disorder while progressing on exciting literary fronts. 🌨️ Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder: As November rolls in, so does my annual encounter with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It's a familiar challenge by now, and understanding what to expect helps me navigate it more effect…
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What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Today’s top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty g…
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Christina Graves is a creative writing student, indie author, and digital artist residing in the Deep South where legend and scary stories wander hand in hand. Her debut novel, "Still Dark Places," was released through Horrorsmith Publishing and launched their thriller imprint, Thrill Forge. With a unique blend of southern gothic atmosphere and thr…
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Jeffery H. Haskell, the bestselling author of the military sci-fi series "Grimms of War," shares his experiences as a writer, the importance of writing conferences, and the shift in the publishing landscape for science fiction and fantasy authors. Haskell discusses his journey from an aspiring write…
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] JD Barker, a New York Times bestselling thriller and horror author, shares insights on his writing career, the publishing industry, and effective marketing strategies. With a dozen books and numerous TV and movie adaptations in the works, Barker discusses his collaborations with James Patterson and …
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Carissa Andrews, founder of Author Revolution and an expert in manifestation techniques for authors, shares insights on aligning the subconscious mind, energy, and actions to achieve writing and publishing success. With a background in quantum physics and a practical approach to manifestation, Andre…
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Cameron Sutter, a sci-fi/fantasy author and the inventor of Plottr – the popular visual story planning software – shares insights on visual story planning and organization for fiction authors. Speaking from Author Nation 2024, he discusses how Plottr helps writers see the threads of their story, org…
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS] Celeste Barclay, a bestselling historical romance author and former educator, shares her expertise on understanding the consumer journey in publishing. Speaking from Author Nation 2024, she discusses how authors can build lasting relationships with readers through strategic marketing and branding. H…
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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024] Alessandra Torre and JD Lasica, co-founders of Authors A.I., discuss how artificial intelligence, through their tool Marlowe, enhances the writing process. Speaking at Author Nation 2024, they highlight how AI can improve manuscripts via data-driven analysis, combining technology with creative writing. Alessand…
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In this episode, we spoke to Holly Cassidy, also known as Hannah Mary McKinnon, author of holiday romance novels as Holly and thrillers as Hannah! Holly’s latest, The Christmas Countdown, is a “charming holiday rom com about a young, recently heartbroken woman who is tasked by her sister to complete Advent calendar challenges in the lead up to Chri…
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In Part II of our "how the heck do I go about publishing my work?" series, we discuss the process of self-publishing. And also teacher conventions. And portmanteau words. For more tips, join my newsletter here or at www.rosedeneediting.com. I’m also offering a free first page edit through my Line Edits in Action series. Sign up here to be entered i…
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CLIMBer, how does an award-winning multiple number-one singer-songwriter put together a new album? We're talking about that today with hit CCM artist, Brandon Heath. Understanding how he puts a record together might just help you land some of your songs on records. So listen up. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indi…
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What is it about rivals-to-lovers that makes readers ravenous for it? Five indie authors form a roundtable to discuss a favorite trope. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of the cozy fantasy A Rival Most Vial and its sequel A Captured Cauldron, as well as the Lutesong trilogy beginning with The Stray Spirit. You can connect with her at her website:…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter fifteen! Join us as we embark on a quest with the Keepers of the Arcane Text.…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Dale L. Roberts about BUILDING YOUR BRAND THROUGH NETWORKING, including how connecting with industry professionals, participating in community discussions, and utilizing online platforms can significantly impact an author's success. He emphasizes the need for a clear author brand and effective networking strategies, offer…
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Angel and John bring you another week of indie news and indie comic reviews. If you would like to be a guest on our show or have your book reviewed, visit: https://www.amazingactioncomics.com LINKS Website: https://www.amazingactioncomics.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazingactioncomics --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Never has "truth" been under greater scrutiny than in the past months leading up to Donald Trump's re-election to the Presidency last week. It seems that every side of every debate claims to be speaking the truth, and accuses their opponents of spreading disinformation or downright lying. No matter what the issue, not everyone can be right, can the…
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This week, I'm reading the fifth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film. This chapter introduces Otis Bigelow, the owner of the Bigelow Air Circus, the statue of Charles Lindburgh outside the airfield, the Curtiss Standard biplane christened Miss Mabel (named after the real life barnstormer Mabel Cody), and,…
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Sara Gentry is a Math Ph.D. turned Author Accelerator certified book coach for fiction, memoir, and nonfiction book writers. She uses her analytical and logical superpowers to help writers structure their ideas into a cohesive and compelling narrative that resonates with their audience. Sara is the host of KidLit Summer Camp and Novel Kickoff, and …
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Johnny and Brent welcome Nashville-based singer-songwriter Adam Wheeler (with cuts by Clay Walker, Scotty McCreery, Megan Moroney, Tracy Lawrence, Tenille Arts, Buddy Jewell, Gord Bamford, and more) to the Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Would It Kill Ya," sent in by CLIMBer, Bo Harris. The C…
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the alliance between Andreessen Horowitz and Microsoft against AI regulation, ElevenLabs' new app that converts text to audio, Amazon’s Kindle Color launch, and Collins Dictionary’s word of the year, "brat." Sponsors Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. S…
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The allure of crowdfunding is that you can sell your book before it costs you any money. But that’s harder than it looks! To find out what it takes to run a crowdfunding campaign properly, Arthur speaks to Aaron A. Reed, who has successfully crowdfunded several books, including one of the most well-funded non-fiction books on Kickstarter. Aaron is …
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It's the Indie Writers Club! Links: The Self Publishing Show Live! https://learnselfpublishing.com/spslive Author Nation (Vegas): https://www.authornation.live/ Ireland's Publishing Show (March): https://irelandspublishingshow.com/ NINC (Florida, September): https://ninc.com/ In this episode, James and Cara progress during NaNoWriMo, the importance…
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SHOW NOTES Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/wordslingerpodcast My most popular and longest-running thriller novel series has been my Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers, which deal with threats emerging from ancient history to muck up the works in the modern world. So this new release from George K. Mehok, “Going Dark,” is my kind of novel…
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Today we're talking about Copra, the indie comics darling that fuses 80s mainstream comic sensibilities with modern execution to give us an adventure story that looks familiar... up until it doesn't. In the 12 years since its inception, Copra has taken readers on a journey both on the page and off. This year saw the publication of Creating Copra, t…
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Matt Briel is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Lulu.com, one of the pioneers in print-on-demand publishing. With over 22 years of experience in self-publishing solutions, Lulu specializes in offering unique printing options including spiral binding and direct sales integration. In this episode, Matt shares insights into print-on-demand …
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We've been sharing our conversations with Industry Insiders for 200 episodes, and we don't intend to stop giving our authors insight into the world of publishing. This week, the D2D team is celebrating the occasion with a classic Ask Us Anything, taking questions from our viewers with a focus on what authors should be doing to prepare for the holid…
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In this Self-Publishing with ALLi episode, Nonfiction Adviser Anna Featherstone and Outreach Manager Michael La Ronn discuss ISBNs and why indie authors should consider owning them. Michael shares practical tips on buying, managing, and using ISBNs across book formats, with a focus on how this choice impacts professionalism, distribution, and contr…
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What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? Today’s top story is The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Authors. Question of the week is What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment…
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In this episode Amazon Bestselling author Diana Rubino joins us to discuss how a love for history has inspired her to write nearly 20 historical romance and biographical novels. Episode highlights: 01:17 Past is more than prologue 04:41 Character is King: Historic Edition 14:00 Welcome Diana Rubino 19:22 Finding comfort in biographies 23:22 Who kil…
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In this episode, Matt & Lauren share tips for maximizing your return on investment when you attend a conference. We have our top picks for note-taking, strategies for putting your ideas into action, and using your conference experience to establish yourself as a thought leader. Dive Deeper 💡 Otter.AI 💡 Ecamm Live 💡 Ann Handley’s Total Annarchy News…
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This movie is almost entirely exposition, and while this isn't an approach I'd recommend for novelists, I can't imagine telling this particular story any other way. You might say that ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN is the exception that proves the rule. Master storyteller, William Goldman, pulls it off and that means there's a whole lot we can learn about…
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Sometimes in marketing, it pays to zig when everyone else is zagging. In this digital age, when authors race to do everything online, it's easy to forget the magic of face-to-face interactions. Personal connections can transform your relationship with your readers and fellow authors. A book festival is a fantastic way to meet with readers and write…
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Episode 244 / Is it too late to plan holiday promotions? Nope. You still have plenty of time–and holiday promotions don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. We delve into what tactics we’ve used and found effective for marketing to cold, warm, and hot audiences. -What we wish we’d known about marketing during the holidays -Group promos ideas…
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