Best London Book Fair Podcasts (2024)

1
Getting Your Bookstore Ready for the Holidays 51:36

1h ago51:36

51:36

In this episode, Matt & Lauren tackle the upcoming holiday season. They’ll discuss best practices for getting your books ready, optimizing your site or bookstore, speaking to gift givers instead of your target audience, and reviewing your social media for book promo opportunities. Dive Deeper 💡 Check These Resources Make Books Make Bank PDF Downloa…

1
Episode 152 - Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell 22:56

2h ago22:56

22:56

What do you do when your long-time school mascot is offensive to others? That's the topic in Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell. Students from Eliot-Hine Middle School discuss the novel and interview the writer. California State Los Angeles theater professor Carolyn Dunn is celebrity reader. Kitty Felde is host. Favorite Books from Eliot-Hin…

1
Pain Point Solutions for Your Ecommerce Store 45:27

19m ago45:27

45:27

In this episode, Lauren & Matt tackle some common pain points entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners struggle with. We’ll talk through solutions and tips for collecting sales tax, setting up shipping and managing shipping issues, and providing proactive customer service for your shoppers. Dive Deeper 💡 Sales Tax Lulu Knowledge Base | How Do I Con…

1
Angela Dominguez Talks About Writing and Illustrating Books for Children 5:36

3d ago5:36

5:36

Angela Dominguez writes and illustrates the Stella Diaz series. She talks to us about her writing path from drawing to writing. More author interviews at our website.By Kitty Felde

1
The SoA Advisory Clinic: Stop, thief! A guide to copyright infringement and enforcement for writers 1:32:20

3h ago1:32:20

1:32:20

The UK’s copyright laws protect writers by handing them exclusive rights in relation their original creative work. But how can writers best protect themselves and what does a writer need to do before using the work of others? In the event of an apparent infringement, how can a creator ensure they have a clear and unambiguous claim and what steps ca…

1
From Manuscript to Market: 5+ Tools to Help You Draft, Publish, and Sell Your Book 44:42

8d ago44:42

44:42

Self-publishing might be a DIY publishing model, but there are plenty of tools and resources to help you get your book from manuscript to market. In this episode, Matt & Lauren discuss a debatable number of tools to help you draft, edit, format, design, market, and ship your book. Dive Deeper 💡 Learn More About Fictionary Vellum Atticus Bublish Lul…

1
Challenged Books - Stella Diaz Has Something to Say by Angela Dominguez 22:10

43m ago22:10

22:10

We continue our look at books that have been challenged or banned. This week, we revisit STELLA DIAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY by Angela Dominguez. In 2000, the Central York School District pulled books from shelves that dealt with race. In fact, every book removed from school classrooms and libraries were written by people of color. After months of pro…

1
Onstage at the City of Stem LA Maker Faire 8:54

6d ago8:54

8:54

We invited kids onstage at the City of Stem LA Maker Faire with host Kitty Felde to tell the audience about their favorite books: Wings of Fire - Tui T. Sutherland Dork Diaries - Rachel Renee Russell Zoey and Sassafras - Asia Citro Go Team Spidey - Steve Behling The Secret Series - Pseudonymous Bosch…

1
How to Get Your Book Into Indie Bookstores 41:29

18d ago41:29

41:29

In this episode, Lauren & Matt review strategies for getting your self-published book into indie bookstores, including participating in consignment programs, pitching yourself for author events, and making your book available through retail distribution. Dive Deeper 💡 Read These Blog Posts Selling Your Book on Consignment With Indie Bookstores 5 Vi…

1
The SoA Advisory Clinic: A shout out for policy & public affairs, with Ambre Morvan 39:54

18d ago39:54

39:54

The Society of Authors holds a renowned and important role in advocating for rights of authors everywhere and at all stages of their career. But what do its policy and public affairs efforts look like in practice? How does it work to maximise the impact of those efforts to affect real and lasting change? And how can writers become involved? Senior …

1
Live Onstage: Book Club for Kids at City of Stem LA Maker Faire 7:26

16d ago7:26

7:26

Book Club for Kids live onstage! We visit the City of Stem LA Maker Faire to bring kids onstage to talk about their favorite books! The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Kate DiCamillo The Secret Cookie Club - Martha Freeman Shel Silverstein's books of poetry Dog Man - Dav Pilkey This episode is supported in art by the LA County Department of A…

1
The Indie Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing 50:55

24d ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, Matt and Lauren take listeners on a journey through self-publishing and traditional publishing. We’ll look at where those paths overlap, where they diverge, and what to expect on your publishing adventure. Dive Deeper 💡 Jane Friedman’s The Key Book Publishing Paths 💡 Listen to These Episodes: Episode #2 → Is Self-Publishing the Bes…

1
Designing the Right Go-to-Market Strategy for Your Book 46:30

20d ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, Lauren & Matt dive into what makes a successful go-to-market strategy for your book. Learn how to pick the right launch date and products, choose the best sales and distribution platforms, and craft effective pre-launch and post-launch sales strategies. Have a question about self-publishing, selling direct, Lulu, or any of the weir…

1
Summer Reading Suggestions from the City of Stem LA Maker Faire 6:44

20d ago6:44

6:44

Its that time of year…summer reading programs at libraries are offering lots and lots of thank you gifts for reading books. But how hard is it to find a book you’ll love? No worries. We went out the the City of Stem/LA Maker Faire to ask the experts for their book suggestions. Cleopatra in Space - Mike Maihack Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Az an…

1
The SoA Advisory Clinic: Cash back for creators: The inside view on collecting societies 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

Collecting societies play a crucial and celebrated role for authors, both through licensing works at scale and ensuring creators receive their fair share, but also through advocacy for authors’ rights and support through charitable funding. But how do so-called collective management organisations actually work in practice and what does an author ne…

1
Hooking New Readers With a Compelling Book Description 54:34

27d ago54:34

54:34

In this episode, Lauren attempts to convince Matt (and the listeners) of the power of a well-written book description. Listen in to learn how to craft a compelling book description that will help you hook new readers. Have a question about self-publishing, selling direct, Lulu, or any of the weird tangents Matt & Lauren like to meander through? Ema…

1
Favorite Books from Scripps Middle School 3:23

2M ago3:23

3:23

It’s not too late to catch up on your summer reading. But the conundrum is always: what do I read next? We have some answers from members of the Junior Librarian Commmitee at Scripps Middle School in Michigan. In fact, we turn the microphone over to librarian Lauren Dulmage who asks our favorite question: what’s your favorite book? Twilight - Steph…

1
Books You Can Create Using Your Existing Content 44:20

1M ago44:20

44:20

In this episode, Lauren & Matt share ideas for repurposing your existing content. Hint: it's by turning that content into a book. We share ideas for both nonfiction and fiction book projects, including options that require little to no new writing. Have a question about self-publishing, selling direct, Lulu, or any of the weird tangents Matt & Laur…

1
A Conversation with Christopher Paul Curtis 8:04

2M ago8:04

8:04

We talk to Newbery Award winning writer Christopher Paul Curtis about where "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" came from and why he finally quit his day job. Kitty Felde is host.By Kitty Felde

1
The SoA Advisory Clinic: Found in translation...Johanna Clarke speaks to Catherine Fuller from the Translators Association 1:15:06

2M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

What does the landscape for works in translation look like and what role does the Translators Association play? What of the challenges and what of the campaigns? What do translators need to know and how can the Society of Authors help? And what of the metaphorical cake? Senior Contracts Advisor and co-host of the SoA Advisory Clinic Johanna Clarke …

1
5 Things to Know Before You Start Publishing 43:41

1M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode, Matt & Lauren review five things you’ll need to know before you start on your publishing journey! We share insights about knowing your content, knowing your goals, knowing your limits, knowing your audience, and knowing your publisher. Also featuring a meandering detour into graphic novels and an ongoing discussion about crying (no…

3M ago7:05

7:05

Writer Beth Lincoln talks about how her debut novel The Swifts came to life and the difference between audiences for middle grade novels in the U.S. compared to Great Britain. Kitty Felde is host.By Kitty Felde

Podcasts Worth a Listen

London Book Fair Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide