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The Sell with Authority Podcast is all about helping agencies sell more of what they do so they can reach their goals faster. How do you attract a steady stream of well-prepared prospects into your sales pipeline? How do you step away from the sea of competitors so you stand out? How do you price your services? How do you get clients to say yes to your proposal? Each episode contains valuable insights, recommendations, and tangible examples of best practices — not theoretical prose. Every st ...
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Jam-packed with smart, easy and simple ideas, this weekly podcast features experts who share proven techniques to add power and zest to supercharge your book marketing plan. Hosted by Susan Friedmann, CSP, international bestselling author, and founder of Aviva Publishing, this new and exciting podcast aims to rev up your marketing efforts with fewer struggles, and more success. Start listening today and discover how to get noticed in a crowded marketplace.
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My Life Now

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My Life Now is a half-hour podcast show which regularly features reviews of NEW RELEASES and all-time classics of both traditionally published and self-published books. Tune in for special guest interviews and of course, helpful tips to not only write your next book but also to help market it. My Life Now is most often referred to as a great way for authors to get quality exposure and avid readers to discover their next read! Without further delay, here’s another stimulating episode of My Li ...
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Writing a nonfiction book is one thing. Publishing it with purpose—and turning it into a powerful platform for your business—is another. You’ve poured your heart into your nonfiction book—and now you’re ready to publish it, market it, and use it to grow your business. But with so many book publishing options (self-publishing, hybrid, traditional), how do you choose the best one for your goals? Welcome to Your Path to Book Publishing—the podcast that guides nonfiction business and self-help a ...
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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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Ready to supercharge your author journey? Join bestselling author and book marketing maven Penny Sansevieri and savvy publishing insider Amy Cornell for lively, no-nonsense conversations filled with smart strategies, creative inspiration, and publishing know-how you can actually use. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this podcast delivers real-world advice to help you sell more books, build your platform, and thrive in the ever-evolving publishi ...
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The Written Word Podcast

Written Word Media

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A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.
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Alexa's Publishing Chat is for authors and publishing professionals - we're talking all routes to publishing, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Plus, changes and updates in the publishing industry. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing, you name it, we're talking about it. Author interviews and industry experts. Hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Formerly known as the PublishHer p ...
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Do you even lift, sis? Join Sophia Chang, disabled dancer turned writer, whose first deadlift pulled her out of 8 years of chronic pain, 1.5 of them bedridden. Writers are more than word counts and beat sheets, and Sophia talks about the whole thing: body, brain, and glorious mess between. Featuring chronically ill authors, fitness experts, and publishing's most honest voices as we explore why your biceps matter as much as your book deal. Get ready to raise both spirits and barbells—because ...
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Blurbs Sell Books

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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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Book Cult

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We are the enlightened, the ultimate authority. The prophets who drink wine and spoil books you may or may not have read by answering 10th grade English style book club questions from the internet. Warning: may contain long rants. We’re all team Edward here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
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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 podcast is filled with tips, tricks, insights, detailed information, interviews and more for maximizing company value and selling a business successfully. It is designed to assist business Owners, Founders, Partners, Presidents and CEOs with the most important sale of their lives. Selling their business. The podcast is hosted by Eric Gilboord, who provides business exit Coaching services, available here www.syb4m.com As well Eric offers business selling services via a sister company Warr ...
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Michael D. Rubin is your host for a look into his book, Sell Your Company for Maximum Value. We see what a business owner must do to sell their business for maximum value when the time is right and what they can expect when working with Michael and his Championship Deal Team. We want to give you a free evaluation, so join us to understand how to Sell Your Company for Maximum Value.
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Book Marketing Simplified

Jenn Hanson-dePaula

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Marketing consultant Jenn Hanson-dePaula sits down with her partner, Marcus to chat about marketing strategies and processes that can help authors connect with their readers and sell more books. Save time with marketing and spend more time writing!
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Our podcast is dedicated to children's book readers and aspiring children's book authors. We strive to enchant listeners with three objectives: 1. To share heartfelt stories with readers discussing captivating insights into our guest children's book authors and inspiring tales behind their treasured works. 2. To ignite a passion for reading by drawing attention to incredible authors featured on our show. 3. To empower aspiring children's book authors by demonstrating that their dreams of aut ...
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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 15 Minute Book Club

Alex Churchill, Matt Bone

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We don't always have an hour or so to spare. In this new, short-form podcast, Alex and Matt interview an author, gameshow style, and they have fifteen minutes on the clock to convince you to buy their new book. With a minute to go, the alarm sounds and your hosts will throw out the meanest, saddest comment they think the internet will come up with about the book and the author gets a chance to respond. Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes in which you get to see behind the scenes ...
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Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
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Author Craig Tuch has written a large number of books under a variety of pseudonyms, which have collectively sold hundreds of thousands of copies and had close to 100 million page reads. In 2016, he started HiddenGemsBooks.com as a way to help new and established self-published authors navigate the complex and often-changing world of self-publishing. Since then, Hidden Gems has become well known and respected for helping thousands of authors market their books more effectively and sell more ...
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The Children's Book Marketing Podcast

Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Strategist | Content Creator | Author

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The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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The Published Creator podcast is dedicated to helping authors, artists, coaches & content creators turn their books and book ideas into monetizable offers & thriving brands. Rodney Washington is a Creative Marketing Strategist, Author, Publisher, Educator & Coach.
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Hunt Demarest, CPA has consistently provided his financial business acumen to help move the industry toward greater heights of success and profitability. Hunt was recently referred to as a "terrific advocate of the aftermarket." He is the author of the book, Your Perfect Shop: How to Start, Run & Sell a Profitable Shop. In this book, he compiled some of the best practices for auto repair shop owners, whether they are just starting or have been in the business for years. Hunt's podcast will p ...
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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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The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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The Open Books

Colby Lansou and Amber Borchers

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Amber and Colby are two New Orleans best friends who share a passion for chatting about books, pop culture, and real life. They are serving up hot takes on juicy reads, tv, movies, music and their personal lives. Think book club meets girls' night. Dive in for thrillers, laughs, and stories that hit home. Open the book, join the club. 🎧 New episodes every Wednesday Connect with us on socials to stay in touch! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openbookspodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c ...
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Promote, Profit, Publish! Become the world authority you always knew you could be. You know it. We know it. And this is how the rest of the world catches up. Most authors get it wrong. They put the wrong steps in the wrong order, pinning all of their hopes, dreams, and money on the sale of the book. Experts on authority marketing know that publishing elevates your customer base in ways that are impossible through any other mechanism. In short, you establish yourself as the world authority on ...
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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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I came from the world of selling as an account manager and moved up the ranks to Director of Sales, then VP of International Sales and eventually President of Sales and Marketing. I know what it takes to sell and how to manage and motivate your sales team. I didn't read a book on selling; I LIVED IT! Selling has become tougher! It isn't what it use to be! Show up, do the dog-and-pony and close the deal! Not any more! Today's buyer has changed given access to more information. This means buye ...
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Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. Email us: [email protected] Learn more at: https://www.ourstate.com/podcast
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Morning coffee is one of the joys of life. When you add the Leadership Library to your morning coffee, you add an educational and entertaining dose of leadership vitamins to your day! Our Podcast will focus on Leadership and Legacy as we create AHA moments from my book, Tighten The Lug Nuts and my over 40 years of Boots on the ground Leadership experience. Great leaders challenge their people NOT TO STOP AT THE FIRST RIGHT ANSWER. Tighten The Lug Nuts and these visits to the leadership libra ...
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Book Club After Dark

Danni and Michelle

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Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark. Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.
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This podcast features expert interviews and how-to podcasts designed to help producers, authors, screenwriter, podcasters and other media pros master the unique skills they need to earn a good living from their work. Get live events and videos workshops at NFM24.com. Learn more about us at NancyFultonMeetups.com.
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Bookbound

Fran Hauser & Bethany Saltman

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What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Literary agent Bethany Saltman and bookstore owner Fran Hauser—also both critically acclaimed authors—host Bookbound, the podcast for non-fiction writers who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookbound journey ...
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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for authors ready to learn to turn their ideas into bestselling books, build platforms that reflect their authority, and grow lasting visibility. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works in publishing and platform growth. Each week, you’ll get practical guidance and straight talk from the people who move the needle including Daniel Murray of The Marketing Mi ...
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Big Boss Interview is where the most high-profile chief executives and entrepreneurs come to give you their insights and experiences of running the world's biggest and well-known businesses. The series is presented by Sean Farrington, Felicity Hannah and Will Bain, who you'd normally hear presenting the business news on BBC Radio 4's Today programme as well as BBC 5 Live's Wake Up To Money. Each week they'll be finding out just what it takes to run a huge organisation and what the day to day ...
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What does it really take to build a multi-six-figure author business with no advertising? Is running your own warehouse really necessary for direct sales success — or is there a simpler path using print-on-demand that works just as well? In this conversation, Sacha Black and I compare our very different approaches to selling direct, from print on d…
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Tired of shouting into the void with a book you believe in? We unpack a simple, proven path to clarity that makes every marketing move easier and cheaper: find your shelf, define your reader, and deliver the payoff your genre promises. Penny Sansevieri and Amy Cornell pull back the curtain on what actually drives sales velocity for authors—clear po…
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James Daunt, CEO of Waterstones and Barnes & Noble, offers his take on the evolving landscape of bookselling in the United Kingdom and United States. Whilst he has a "natural and instinctive disdain" for literature generated by AI, he says that if they are clearly labelled as such he would sell them, if people wanted them. The conversation also exa…
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If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Today's top story is Small Screen Dreams. Question of the week is If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebo…
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Listen to an outside deep dive discussion on my book Moving Forward. Written for Boomer Aged Business Owners. As a BABO (Boomer Age Business Owner) or Gen X you're likely going through a challenging time in your life. One of the biggest events you have to face today, is to sell or transition out of your company. Availble for purchase here. https://…
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When Going Viral Doesn’t Sell Books: Content Strategy That Actually Works for Authors Join us at the Content Strategy Bootcamp to learn how to create the types of posts and engaging content that DOES build your audience and sell more of your books! https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/content In this Momentum Monday episode, Alexa shares the story o…
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Send us a text This week, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Lucinda Berry: psychologist, trauma researcher, bestselling author, and the brilliant mind behind some of the most binge-worthy thrillers out there. We chat about everything from her early days in psychology to her time on Dr. Phil, her transition into writing full-time, and how motherho…
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Can self-publishing actually pay off? If you’ve ever wondered whether you can make real profit from your book — not just cover your costs — this episode is for you. In this week’s Your Path to Book Publishing, we break down how one nonfiction author launched their book just a few weeks ago and is already seeing thousands in profit from a direct-sal…
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You don’t need to fake confidence or chase followers to grow your visibility. In this episode, Allison talks with Goldie Chan, author of Personal Branding for Introverts and often called the “Oprah of LinkedIn,” about how to show up online in a way that feels genuine, warm, and sustainable. They discuss the difference between reputation and persona…
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Dr. Fei-Fei Li (@drfeifei) is the inaugural Sequoia Professor in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University, a founding co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, and the co-founder and CEO of World Labs, a generative AI company focusing on Spatial Intelligence. She is the author of The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, …
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Join Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle for a conversation with best-selling author T. Jefferson Parker on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and Podcast Series. WATCH: Outliers YouTube Channel: GET TO KNOW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-UZ48ILPXLvlfs0u8Baew T. Jefferson Parker is the author of 30 novels, including Silent Joe and California Girl, both of…
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Get your ticket to WIPCon - Live in Columbia, SC - March 26-28, 2025! In this Momentum Monday episode, recorded around Alexa’s 49th birthday, she reflects on how close she came to not seeing this year—and why she’s treating it like an epic, rock-star season of life. She unpacks what “slow down to speed up” really means for authors and publishing pr…
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The primary focus of this podcast episode is a comprehensive discussion with Stenetta Anthony, the author of "Ella Learns to Dance," as she elucidates her journey into children's literature. Throughout our dialogue, we delve into the significance of being a children's book author, particularly reflecting on Stenetta's extensive experience as an edu…
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Becca Puglisi is an international speaker and bestselling author who has sold over one million copies of her Thesaurus series, with The Emotion Thesaurus being her flagship book. Starting as critique partners on Critique Circle, Becca and co-author Angela Ackerman discovered they both struggled with showing character emotions—Becca's characters wer…
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Most authors make one critical mistake: treating their book as a business plan. For a truly profitable launch and marketing, you can't rely on royalties alone—which often net just $1-$3 per copy. The reality is you need a stable, income-generating business built around your book, and that requires 12 to 18 months of focused, strategic planning. Thi…
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Launching a book should be an adventure, not a chore. Allison Lane sits down with marketing expert and memoirist Deb Miller, author of Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness. Deb reveals how she transformed traditional, predictable author events into memorable, community-building celebrations. From hosting theatrical readings with student ac…
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Reuben Silverman on “The Rise and Fall of Turkey's Democrat Party: The Cold War and Illiberalism, 1945–60” (Cambridge University Press). Today's AKP government is often placed in the lineage of the Democrat Party, in power for 10 years before being overthrown in a coup in 1960. But as the book shows, the line from the Democrat Party to today is "ne…
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Most nonfiction authors ask the same question at some point: “How do authors actually make money from their books?” In this episode, you’ll learn exactly that — because the truth is, royalties are not where most nonfiction authors earn their income. Your real opportunity comes from the ecosystem around your book. And once you start thinking like an…
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to transition from a high school English teacher to a vice president at a top literary agency? Susie Townsend shares her compelling story of uncertainty, bold moves, and serendipitous opportunities that led her to New Leaf Literary and Media. You'll uncover her insights on the publishing industry's inner w…
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Join Outliers GET TO KNOW hosts DP Lyle and Kathleen Antrim for a conversation with author Lisa Malice on the Outlier's YouTube Channel and Podcast Series. Lisa Malice is a psychologist-turned-crime fiction writer. Her debut psychological thriller, LEST SHE FORGET, was released December 2023 by CamCat Books to rave reviews from authors, readers, an…
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Send us a text Join us for an exciting episode of the Book Club after Dark podcast, where we are thrilled to have the ladies from Banter and Bookmarks as our special guests. Listener discretion advised due to mature themes and explicit language. 00:57 Meet the Banter and Bookmarks Podcast 02:07 The Origin Story of Banter and Bookmarks 06:26 Deep Di…
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Prospect Qualification Framework Use the BANT model (Budget, Authority, Need, Timing) to qualify prospects upfront by asking direct questions like "When do you plan to make a decision?" to confirm you're engaging with a legitimate buyer who possesses both resources and authority to commit. Information Protection Strategy Protect your expertise from…
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Writing my strangeness for decades until I broke through with my wilfulness. Get my book, "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" & Preorder "You're Going To Be Ok" (published by Andrews McMeel): ME BOOKS My books and prints: www.darbyhudson.com Find me: Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writ…
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What makes a short story scary? In today's episode of Fully Booked, we sit down with short fiction author Monte Crabbs, whose stories blend horror, mystery, and a touch of dark humor. Drawing from his background as a school librarian and longtime horror fan, Monte shares how everyday anxieties and personal experiences can be transformed into chilli…
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In this episode of Author's Edge, host Allison Lane emphasizes the importance of mastering two key questions that are crucial for every author: 'What is your book about?' and 'How long did it take to write?' Allison explains how to answer these questions succinctly to build visibility and authority, offering tips on reframing responses to turn dull…
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Thanks to our partners Promotive and Wicked File Are you rewarding your team, or paying extra taxes to do it? Could a few words on your payroll save you thousands a year? In this episode, Hunt Demarest, CPA with Paar, Melis & Associates, explains why the difference between an allowance and a reimbursement could save both you and your employees thou…
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Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia) in adults: https://Qlosi.com/Tim David Protein Bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://dav…
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Send us a text Welcome back to The Open Books Podcast! Amber and Colby are back with another book club episode for you. Join us in this captivating episode of our book club podcast as we delve into "Forget Me Not" by Stacy Willingham. Claire digs into her past after spending her entire life running away from it. The secrets she unravels about her d…
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Drowning in a noisy book market? This episode hands you the lifeline. Author and keynote speaker David Newman reveals why playing it safe is the fastest way to be ignored—and how boldness, generosity, and a clear point of view flip that script. If your message feels buried under the competition, this is your blueprint to rise. Inside this episode: …
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Outliers Get to Know host Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg to dig into his rollicking, whip-smart crime thriller—ONLY WAY OUT. A luckless thief. A crooked cop. A missing fortune with only one way out. Failed lawyer and would-be thief Robert Green has a simple plan: crack three hundred safe-deposit boxes an…
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Get your ticket to the Content Strategy Bootcamp! Summary In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe talks with Kourtney Jason, president and co-founder of Pacific & Court, an award-winning Brooklyn-based publicity and digital marketing agency. With more than 15 years of experience in the PR industry, Kourtney shares invaluable insight into what it takes to g…
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Today's episode of Sell With Authority marks an exciting milestone in our special series on trust and distrust in the agency sales process. Over the last several episodes, you've heard from agency leaders who've generously shared how they work to build trust — through their content, through the relationships they nurture, and through the way they l…
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Hardcover books are back. Beautiful, premium, collector-quality editions are gaining momentum with readers who want books that look and feel special. But how do you know if you should create a premium hardcover edition of your book? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from author Paul Millerd, who created a luxury edition of his bestselling book. W…
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In this fourth volume of his study of Germany under Hitler, Frank McDonough turns his attention to the holocaust, and we ask him what he found, all in 15 minutes... But as you are our fab Patreon supporters, you get Extra Time with Frank! Patreon members get extra time: 15 more minutes in which you get to see behind the scenes and find out how the …
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Speculation surrounding the UK budget hurt the UK pension industry, that's according to Mark Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive of St. James’s Place, the UK's biggest wealth management company. He highlights how uncertainty in government policy has led to premature pension withdrawals, with many individuals acting on speculation rather than long-term str…
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People in their 50s are confronting a financial reality nobody prepared us for. We grew up assuming steady careers, pensions, and a clear path to retirement. Instead, we're juggling layoffs, credit card debt, college tuition, aging parents, and rising healthcare costs, all while wondering what "retirement" even means anymore. Kerry Hannon and Janna…
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Michael Drew is the founder of PromoteABook.com (established 25 years ago) and BookRetreat.com, with a track record of helping 132 consecutive books hit major bestseller lists including The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Success Magazine. Starting his career at age 18 as the #3 salesperson at Executive Excellence (a division of…
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Jeanne Dill Svobodny, an accomplished children's book author, joins us to discuss her latest literary work, "Grandma's Mystery Surprise Box." This engaging episode delves into the journey of becoming a children’s author, particularly highlighting the evolution of Jeanne’s writing process from her first book, "Annie's Fourth of July," to her current…
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Stop wasting time with ineffective outreach and discover time-saving shortcuts to securing a ton of podcasts for your book. Industry veteran Jackie Lapin, leader of Conscious Media Relations’ Radio/Podcast Tours, breaks down the exact steps and essential materials authors need to become an irresistible guest, helping nearly 400,000 authors grow the…
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In this episode of Bookbound, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman talk with Sophie Elmhirst, award-winning journalist and author of A Marriage at Sea (published in the UK as Maurice and Maralyn). Sophie shares how she moved from years of failed fiction attempts and abandoned nonfiction concepts to finding the singular story that became her debut book. …
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Social media can feel overwhelming and chaotic, especially for authors building their own audience. Social media expert Katie Brinkley joins Allison Lane to break down the madness and share real, practical advice -- what actually works on social platforms, how to reach the people you want (even if they don’t know you yet), and how to simplify your …
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Ricci and Ferol break down the newest Written Word Media Author Survey, sharing what more than 1,300 authors revealed about income, catalog size, marketing tactics, and where book sales are really coming from in 2025. They discuss the continued importance of email lists, how packaging influences sales, the realities of KDP Select vs. going wide, an…
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An excerpt from the Sales Influence Podcast features host Victor Antonio analyzing the true obstacles that prevent customers from making a purchase, regardless of need or budget. Antonio uses his own reluctance to buy a replacement computer to illustrate that consumer hesitation is often not due to a lack of money, time, or trust, but is instead th…
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When you enter into the world of selling a business you'll soon discover it is both exhilarating and exhausting. Exciting and rewarding, an emotional rollercoaster. From the first time you ask how long does it take to sell a business to should I sell my business? I advise my Sellers to buckle up and prepare themselves for the ride of their life. NO…
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New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen discusses the challenges of rejection and discovering your true voice as a writer. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to…
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