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Book Fight

Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister

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A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.
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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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Real Punk Radio podcast Network brings you the best in Punk, Rock, Underground Music around! From Classic Oi!, Psychobilly and Hardcore to some Classic Rock n Roll and 90's indie Alt Rock greatness!! With Tons of Live DJ's that like to Talk Music From Garage Rock, to Ska.. We are True MUSIC GEEKS!
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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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A Readers’ Advisory Podcast about becoming better library staff by reading every genre, whether we like them or not! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.
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The Book Connection

The Book Connection

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Welcome to The Book Connection, a show where we introduce avid readers to up-and-coming indie authors and their incredible stories. From titles that have been picked up for TV or the big screen to those that have built a solid fan base to inspiring, uplifting personal accounts, we put the spotlight on a diverse collection of books—and the fascinating storytellers behind them.
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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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Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book writing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR pr ...
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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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A weekly behind-the-scenes look at Powers Squared, a comic book about college-aged twins who discover that they’ve shared superpowers since they were young. Features interviews with members of the creative team as well as other indie comic book creators.
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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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An exploration of the comic book art form via weekly insights, news, and creator interviews. Covering it all from Marvel Comics and DC Comics to indies publishers and creators too.
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The Bookshop Podcast

Mandy Jackson-Beverly

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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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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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Serene Chaos

Alvaro Cortes Jr.

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My name is Alvaro Cortes Jr, and I invite you to join me on this zany journey that is independent comic book creating. This is my creative process in my own words, in my own world.
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Comic Timing Podcast

Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, et al

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Comic books are a medium that has grown substantially over the years. But what is behind that growth? What do comic fans look for in a book? What's new and tantilizing for the average fan? Join in as Ian Levenstein, Brent Kossina, and a rotating panel of guests discuss whatever comes to mind, time after time, on Comic Timing!
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The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...
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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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Making Comics

Keith Foster and Scott Lost

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Making Comics is a podcast where indie comics creators Scott Lost (Wanderers of Melissanda, The Second Shift) and Keith Foster (Kodoja, Three Protectors) discuss the world of independent comics from both artist and writer perspectives. It centers around one question - what did you do last week? Art, writing, promotion, you name it - it all adds up to the work behind an indie comic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support
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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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Welcome to Storied Arcs! A read-along deep dive into comics, one story arc at a time... In each episode, we will discuss one story arc, typically in the form of a trade paperback, for a completed comic series. In general, we will be avoiding ongoing or continuing series so that we can discuss a work in its entirety. We’ll also be avoiding the “big two” (Marvel and DC.) While we love those comics, there are plenty of podcasts covering characters like Batman, Superman, Spiderman, and so on. In ...
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Zero Issues

Bry Kotyk, Kyle Lees and Merk

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A weekly podcast series hosted by three bald indie comic artists who get together to discuss, analyze and obsess over comic books and all things pop culture over a few beers.
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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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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...
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BAM POW Comic Hour

Andrew Galauner and Chris Ramos

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This is a comic book podcast where we review comic stories featured in the hardcover format, as well as other interesting and iconic stories from Marvel, DC, Image and other Indie Comic Companies that we would like to share with our audience.
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Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.
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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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Medium Lady Reads

Jillian O'Keefe and Erin Vandeven

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Medium Lady Reads is a podcast about reading as self-care, a passionate love for the public library, and plenty of thoughts and opinions about book culture having its moment.
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Indie Hackers

Courtland Allen and Channing Allen

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Courtland and Channing Allen interview the ambitious indie hackers who are turning their ideas and side projects into profitable online businesses. Explore the latest strategies and tools founders are using to capitalize on new opportunities, escape the 9-to-5 grind, and create their own personal revenue-generating machines. The future is indie!
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Send us a Text Message. "It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too." Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks. We discuss the changing production …
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This week we're unfortunately discussing/navigating another comic community accusation of assualt. Next, we'll get into independent publisher moves with Boom! getting purchased, and a DSTLRY distribution change which gets us asking how are they doing on their mission to disrupt the industry. We'll also touch on the U.S. Mint making DC coins, Crimin…
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Summer breeze season is here as are Steve, Kevin, Phil, and Andy to talk all things comics and cars? News or History depending on your perspective. New social media? Launch of American Manga Awards 2024 https://animenyc.com/americanmangaawards/ Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics #64 (Dell 1947) but inside is Roy Rogers Comics #21 (Dell 1949). …
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Nat Connors about UNDERSTANDING YOUR BOOK’S NEIGHBORHOOD, including the importance of understanding what books you want your book to appear next to and how authors can use data to guide their publishing decisions about positioning their books. We discuss wide versus KU, series versus standalone, pricing, cover design, blu…
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Send me your writing and publishing questions! Click here to check out the Publish A Profitable Book / Publish the Damn Book Already course (currently 25% off with code AUTHOR25). Click here to access Kindlepreneur's free barcode generator tool. Understanding the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is crucial for indie authors. But new author…
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The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 315 Chilling Adventures Presents Truth Or Dare #1 (One Shot) from Archie Comics | Writer(s): Ron Robbins | Artist(s): Laura Braga | $3.99 Rocketeer Breaks Free #1 from IDW Publishing | Writer(s): Stephen Mooney | Artist(s): Staz Johnson | $4.99 Witchblade #1 from Image Comics (W) Marguerite Bennett, (A) Giuseppe Ca…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Today Dianne get to shares her conversation with the incredible Andrew Najberg. Andrew has built a career deeply embedded in the artistry of the written word. Having spent eighteen years as a teacher for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has taught courses in creative writing, rhet…
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LAUREN PATTON FROM OLD BAKERY BEER COMPANY JOINS MOSTLY SUPERHEROES PODCAST! We are thrilled to announce that Lauren Patton, co-owner of the Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton, IL, will be joining us on the Mostly Superheroes podcast! 🎉 Lauren will be sharing all the exciting details about their upcoming Nerd Market, which is set to take place on Aug…
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Class warfare! In this time of inequality and ever-rising costs of living, it’s time to take a look at superheroes living on very different sides of the class divide! The working class heroes with day jobs and the upper iron crust who can afford to be as relaxed as Robert Downey Jr.! We dig into many questions: Should Peter Parker even be able to a…
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In this episode, we are joined by Clayton Noblit, senior book marketing manager at Written Word Media. Clayton has been a voracious reader his whole life and, after working in financial start-ups, moved to Written Word Media and has been there ever since. Clayton loves working with indie books and indie authors and has a lot of great advice to offe…
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The Highlights: We Don't Care for Episode Topics Gaslight Yourself Into Thinking Your Book is Good Marty Forgot Her Dog Outside But It's FINE FOMO About BookCons When You Don't Even like Leading the House Kate Hates NYC on an NJ Level Author Group Chats are Good and Bad for Learning Bite Off What You Can Chew, Despite FOMO Cultivating Joy In A Writ…
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For authors navigating complex publishing pathways, a literary agent serves as a guide and advocate, cutting through the noise and opening up the doors to new opportunities on your behalf. Not only is working with a literary agent essential for any kind of traditional deal, but they can also help authors with translating publishing contracts from h…
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Matty Dalrymple talks with Greta Boris about CONSTRUCTING A MULTI-LAYERED VILLAIN, including how analyzing villains in our previous works can help us understand what does and doesn’t work with readers and how characters' personalities, based on tools like Enneagram, influence their effectiveness as villains. We also explore examples of well-crafted…
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Welcome back to Mostly Superheroes, your go-to podcast for all things superhero-related. Today, we're diving into the animated world of DC's "My Adventures with Superman," now streaming on HBO Max. This review is spoiler-free, so you can enjoy the show without any surprises being ruined! Overview "My Adventures with Superman" is an animated superhe…
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Send us a Text Message. Hi there! In this week's episode, Irish author Alan Murrin tells us about his childhood as an "author," his teen life ensconced in rigorous piano practice, and mastering the art of creative writing at the University of East Anglia. Learn how his varied career in the art world and as a bookseller in London shaped his unique v…
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There can't be many authors who haven't dipped into the Writers' and Artists' Yearbook at least once in their career. First published in 1906, the 2025 edition came out last week. It's the go to reference guide for the UK publishing industry, with comprehensive listings of all the agents, publishers, periodicals, newspapers, awards and festivals th…
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This week, we talk about modifying your sales pitch on the fly (3:00), a productive art week (18:30), rewriting a synopsis so it matches the flow of a story (23:40), how everything you do informs future work (31:00), finding the right place in your comic to put key information (38:15), and coordinating shipments to arrive in time for Comic Con (41:…
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Logan, Scott and Sam the DM talk My Adventures with Superman, Blade, D&D, brunch, Screen & Social, Deadpool & Wolverine, and so much more. City Winery St. Louis Presents Bubbles & Bards Brunch: the Sunken City live on August 4th at 12pm! Join professional dungeon master Sam the DM for an afternoon of adventure, action, and comedy! Bear witness to a…
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Hey there, movie buffs! 🎬 Scotty Scoop is back with another exciting episode of our podcast, and this time, we're diving into the highly anticipated reboot, 'Twisters'. Directed by the talented Lee Isaac Chung and written by Mark L. Smith, this film is produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures in the United States and W…
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KEVIN FEIGE IS PRESENTING AT 2024 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON! Bookmark this page to stay up to date. We will drop video clips summarizing all the announcements from the event the weekend of July 27th, 2024 (same weekend as opening weekend for Deadpool & Wolverine! https://mostlysuperheroes.com/season-5-blogcast/san-diego-comic-con-2024…
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Deadpool & Wolverine Ronnie’s Marcus Cinema! Sunday July 28th 9:15am coffee/donuts - Prizes at 9:30am - Movie at 10am Come hang out with friends, fellow nerds, support our podcast and help lift-up the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Your $25 ticket gets you coffee & donuts, a seat in our private theater, popcorn & a drink, & a chance to wi…
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Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS DC Comics unveils 'DC All In' line of comics DC's 'Absolute Universe' creative teams and story details revealed DC core titles reveal new creative teams DC Comics solicita…
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Tonight we celebrate the forthcoming E.P. from Carrion Empire. Forged from the ashes and ore of the Pacific Northwest's most under-rated band, Murderbait. These masked men create existentially dark, literarily Gothic, musically dire post-sludge-doom-folk that will appeal to fans of Wovenhand, the Screaming Trees, Acid Bath, the Sisters of Mercy, Sl…
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What better way to celebrate the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in Paris than by watching the Netflix fin-omenon Under Paris? We discuss the absolute smoke show of a man that is actor Nassim Lyes; the film's overt themes regarding global warming, environmental destruction, pollution, and capitalism; and we maybe sing a bit of a kid's ditty at one p…
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It’s Previews time yet again! While Murd is on assignment at the Christmas Barn, Previews veteran Chris Eberle steps in to assist Ian and Raph with July’s picks, mainly set for a September 2024 release. Catalogs covered are Image Catalog Issue 13, DC Connect issue 50, Marvel Previews Vol 6 issue 34, and Diamond Previews issue 430. Highlights includ…
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July 17th, 2024. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #609 – Tonight …..TONS of NEW STUFF! INCLUDING a special sneak peek into the new FASTBACKS rekkid For What Reason! (after 25 years?!?) with the track “Come On”….straight from Kim herself! Check out the video here. Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET / … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #609…
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JD Barker returns and this time he’s talking money. And since we all like money, I think we’re going to be in good shape. This episode we explore the side hustle, revenue diversity, eggs in baskets, the whole game. Here’s a way to keep oatmeal in the bowl even as the writing is finding its audience. Show links: * JD’s site: jdbarker.com * Writer’s …
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In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others. …
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Send us a Text Message. "Technology will always advance. But we need to be careful as we advance that we have humans always at the center of our best interests." Mike and Alex are back to dive into right into Alex + Ada Volume 2 (issues #6-10) from Sarah Vaughn and Jonathan Luna. The guys discuss how much they enjoyed this story arc versus the open…
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Smashwords store sales keep getting bigger and better. More authors, more books, more first-time customers and more book sales! In this episode, we'll talk about how authors position their books for success in Smashwords' 16th Annual Summer/Winter Sale. It's a month-long celebration of indie authors and the readers who love them. //Draft2Digital is…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the constant noise of opinions and negativity? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Clarence B. Skinner, author of Who Told You That? In today's world of unreliable information, Clarence offers a refreshing message: God's Word is the answer. Through personal stories and scripture, he’ll show you how to tune out the nois…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, If you have been following along this season, you know inclusion and representation has been a big theme for us. It's important for anyone to see people like themselves in books, but it's especially true for children. My guest today brings fun, creative, and empowering images to children with …
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Send me your writing and publishing questions! Mary Jones' book, The Goodbye Process (July 30, 2024, Zibby Books), is, in four words, hard to put down. Her raw, vivid descriptions of characters and experiences alike quickly pierced my soul and extended my bedtime! In this episode, Mary and I discussed her love of the short story form, some (perhaps…
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The Professor Frenzy Show Episode 314 Savage Sword Of Conan Vol 2 #3 from Titan Comics | Writer(s): Frank Tieri | Artist(s): Patch Zircher | $6.99 The Human Fly #0 from IPI Comics (W) Christopher Sequeira, Tony Babinski (A) J. Scherpenhuizen, Peter Lawson, Dan Lynch, Stephen Kay $4.99 Transformers #10 from Image Comics (W) Daniel Warren Johnson (A)…
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Feeling overwhelmed by book marketing can lead authors to look for shortcuts. Shortcuts lead to expensive complications. Expensive complications lead to dead ends. Dead ends lead to suffering. Yoda would call this “The path to the dark side.” Does this sound familiar? How do you escape this overwhelming cycle? There are ten different stressors that…
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