Where publishing, ecommerce, and marketing collide. Brought to you by Lulu.com.
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The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
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A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books 🤓 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
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To nurture and enrich the established writer’s journey of all genres, age groups, and publishing paths through video podcasts, on-line classes, in-person retreats, and more.
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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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This is real talk for authors, relatable to where they are in their journey and to our journey as self-published authors. We talk about our experiences and have guest chats with experts and other authors about their experiences.
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Come along with author David Viergutz as he dives into the macabre, uncovering the secrets of horror writing and the things that scare him.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.
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Published by Greenleaf Book Group | Book Publishing & Author Branding Podcast
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Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall discusses all things book publishing, from how to write your book and build your author brand to getting your book into bookstores and making it a bestseller. Each episode features an interview with an expert guest, including editors, designers, publicists, and brand strategists.
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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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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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When Writing Means Business, Indie Author Magazine is the guidebook for self-published authors taking charge of their writing career. Whether you've published or not, IAM brings you articles and information designed to save you time, money, and stress. Each month your host Indie Annie shares the full articles in the magazine for listening on-the-go. To subscribe to the print version of the magazine visit https://indieauthormagazine.com
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Publishing Power helps writers succeed! Learn how to successfully write, edit, publish, and launch your book today from proven leaders and talented writers. Discover the latest tips, tools, and tricks to publishing independently, traditionally, or as a hybrid publisher. Listen to our carefully selected, knowledge-based interviews with the leading writing-industry experts. We’ll provide insight and up-to-date guidance in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Learn how to plan, what to do, an ...
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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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Jon Cronshaw's Author Diary - The Real Life of an Indie Author | Writing | Publishing | Disability
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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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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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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 publishing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR ...
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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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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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"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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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
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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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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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This podcast focuses on the business end of the pen. What does that mean? It's getting into the nitty-gritty of the business side of being a writer or publisher. We at Talking Book Publishing will bring in industry experts, Published authors, publishers, agents, and editors for conversations about what tools writers need to be as successful as they can on their publishing journey.
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Dev Heads brings together three hosts from the indie, AA, and AAA segments of the games industry, offering a panoramic view of game development. Join JM8 (The Bog, [REDACTED]), Tina Sanchez (Call of Duty, Apex Legends, God of War: Ragnarok) and Michael "Mikee" Tsarouhas (Insurgency, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Onward) fortnightly as they bridge the gap between different scales of operation, with topics that reveal the inner workings, struggles, and successes of developing games at each level.
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I am on a mission, a journey to self Publishing~Indi Style. Follow me as I explore writing, art and publishing my own books. [email protected]
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The podcast where we promote indie comic creators and become inspired by what they create and how they create it. Brought to listeners by the comic book creator's go-to print partner; Comix Well Spring.
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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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Dear Indie Author, Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of publishing your book all on your own? It's a common fear, but guess what? You're not alone. I'm Shonda Ramsey, your host and fellow indie author, and I've been there too. But here's the thing: fear shouldn't hold us back from sharing our stories with the world. That's why I've gathered a team of incredible industry professionals, published authors, and fellow writers who understand the journey all too well. Together, we'll ...
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Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
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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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Podcast by Jennifer Mattern
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Could you write and publish a bestseller in one year?
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Indie Game Movement - The podcast about the business and marketing of indie games.
Andrew Pappas, Game Marketing Strategist and Consultant
Andrew Pappas, founder of RenGen Marketing helps take indie devs and their games to a whole new level by discussing business best practices and sharing marketing strategies and tips to better navigate the world of indie game marketing. Regardless if you’re an indie dev starting out or a veteran small team, the topic discussions apply to anyone wanting to better understand the online environment and stand out in a saturated market. A marketer since 2011, Andrew has found a passion for applyin ...
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Are you intrigued by the fusion of technology and creativity? Does the potential of AI in reshaping the narrative of storytelling fascinate you? Then Brave New Bookshelf is just the podcast for you! Hosted by authors Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite, each episode takes you on a journey through the dynamic intersection of AI and literature. From the way AI is revolutionizing the creative process of writing and publishing, to its ethical use in augmenting the human touch in storytelling, our ...
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #177: Jane Buckley. Author From Northern Ireland Uses Fiction to Help Readers Understand the Troubles
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30:58My guest this episode is Jane Buckley, an author from Derry, Northern Ireland, who writes about the Troubles based on her own experiences. After building a career in London, she returned home and began writing to help others understand the conflict. Her books draw from real events, capturing both the violence and the everyday lives of those who liv…
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387 - February 16, 2025 - The Ravenglass Throne
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2:23This week has been a lighter one, as I’ve mostly been resting after a big push on Book 11 of The Ravenglass Throne over the weekend. Now, I’m onto the final novella in the series—the last stretch is in sight! I’ve also been reading The 10 Cent Plague, a fascinating history of comic books in America. It’s been a great read, full of insight into the …
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The Indie Author's Guide to Going Wide With Your Book Distribution
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49:22In this episode, Matt & Lauren answer questions about moving your books from Amazon to other ecommerce solutions, including global distribution and direct sales. Learn how to maximize your book’s availability, forge stronger connections with loyal readers, and grow your revenue when you go wide. Dive Deeper 💡 Wide for the Win Facebook Group 💡 Kindl…
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Today we’ll be talking about indie publishing. While traditional publishing or self-publishing are both very popular ways to have your story see the light of day, there’s also another option you might not be so familiar with: indie publishing. So, what is it and how does it work?By JoEllen Nordstrom
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Russell Nohelty - Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter
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1:08:33Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author who has successfully navigated both fiction and non-fiction publishing. Starting his career with aspirations in filmmaking, he transitioned to comics and eventually found his way to self-publishing. As the co-founder of Writer MBA, he helps authors build sustainable careers through innovative market…
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How Collaboration, Cooperation, and Competition Fuel Indie Author Achievements
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13:35Join our hosts as they delve into the intricate world of the indie author community in this enlightening episode titled "Collaboration, Cooperation, and Competition." Drawing insights from Indie Author Magazine, the duo discusses the significant impact of community on an author's success. Discover how the article breaks down the essentials into thr…
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How Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Balances Realism and Fun | Dev Heads
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1:39:14This week on Dev Heads, JM8, Tina, and Mikee are joined by Ondřej Bittner, Senior Designer on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, to chat about how the new game straddles the line between authenticity and fantasy.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month atpatreon.com/S…
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Facing Fears and Superstitions: Christine Daigle on Dark Thrillers and the Psychology of Fear
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47:16How did you like the show? Text us and let us know. What uncanny fears keep you up at night? Join us as we unravel the intricacies of fear and superstition on the latest episode of the Nightmare Engine podcast. We're thrilled to have Christine Daigle, a versatile writer shifting from steampunk to dark thrillers, join us for an exploration into the …
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How did you like the show? Text us and let us know. 🔗Connect with David 🌎 Website | 🎥 Youtube | 👨🏫Facebook | 📸 Instagram |🐤 Twitter | 🕰️TikTok ⭐️ Leave a Review If you enjoy listening to the podcast, please do leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and let us know in your review who you want to see next on the podcast. Thanks! You can also Tweet …
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Song Title Challenge #184: "Growth Rings" w/ Kris Crepeau
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36:10Johnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Crepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings," sent in by CLIMBer, Levena Stewart. He writes during the day and works at the Bluebird Cafe at night. He has several cuts with up-and-coming independent artists. He has wri…
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Spotify Focuses on Audiobooks, Kindle Sales Surge: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
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10:42On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway discusses how Spotify focuses on audiobooks with new tools for authors and its first full year of profitability. Kindle device sales hit their highest levels in over a decade, suggesting a shift in e-book reading habits. Plus, London Book Fair is just a month away, with key sess…
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024 - Can You Copyright An AI Novel?
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1:00:16Join Cara & James as they discuss the latest developments in the ongoing saga of AI and copyright legalities. Join the waitlist for the inaugural IWC Writers' Retreat: indiewritersclub.com/retreat Support the showBy James Blatch & Cara Clare
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On Author Branding and Social Media with Jeniffer Thompson
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49:03In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty sit down with branding and marketing expert Jeniffer Thompson to discuss how authors can build a strong brand, navigate social media, and boost visibility in a crowded marketplace. Jeniffer, the founder of Monkey C Media, shares how to identify your audience, leve…
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Reedsy Live: Plot a Romance Novel in One Hour with Bryn Donovan
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23:49🔍 Get the ball rolling on your page-turning romance book in this episode with editor and romance extraordinaire Bryn Donovan📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here:https://blog.reedsy.com/live/plot-romance-novel/By Reedsy
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Steve Berry Discusses His Writer’s Journey and New Book "The Medici Return"
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1:11:34Join Kevin Tumlinson for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Steve Berry about his new book "The Medici Return" and his 35-year journey in publishing. Steve shares insights about his path to success, including overcoming 85 rejections, how Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" changed the thriller genre, and his approach to crafting tigh…
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Dr. Nicole Janz - Breaking Through Writer's Block: A Coach's Guide to Productive Writing
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40:12Dr. Nicole Janz is a psychologist and a book coach with over 20 years of experience as a journalist, academic, and writer. After leaving academia four years ago, she transitioned into creative writing and book coaching. She created The Write Habit Planner, a specialized tool designed to help writers maintain consistency and productivity in their wr…
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30 - Legalities, Workflows, and Transformative Use with Alicia Wright
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43:12In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, we’re joined by Alicia Wright, an IP attorney and science fiction author, to explore the legalities of AI in publishing and how authors can ethically and creatively use AI tools in their workflows. Alicia shares her expertise on copyright law, explains common myths about plagiarism and AI, and offers invaluab…
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Episode 4.04 Holly Stars - Murder in the Dressing Room
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40:31In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Holly Stars about her crime novel Murder in the Dressing Room. We discuss how she wanted to showcase a different side to the drag scene and the variety of talent on show; the importance of having a non-binary main character and Holly’s experience of recording her own audiobook. Conf…
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Publishing isn't just about writing and reading; it's about community and uplifting voices. In recent years, especially in indie publishing, we've seen a diversification of the stories available to readers. Jae is an award-winning author of lesbian romance who has built community not just with her readers, but with other queer authors. She runs The…
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How Authors Can Price Their Books for Profit: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Joe Solari
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16:49On the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, host Joe Solari explains how authors can price their books for profit. He challenges the idea that books are commodities, using Starbucks as an example of how to create value beyond price. Solari breaks down price elasticity, customer lifetime value, and direct sales, offering practical strategies to maximi…
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That's a wrap on Season 13! Over the past eight episodes Melanie took a deep dive into one of the most important concepts in storytelling: tension. In this episode, she reviews the concepts of high and low tension, and highlights the principles you can use to create tension in your story. Meanwhile, I spent the season studying The 4 Story Questions…
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Creative Ways to Use Print-On-Demand to Support Your Business
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50:17In this episode, Matt & Lauren explore different ways print-on-demand technology can support your business. We share ideas for creating books for internal use, brand awareness and loyalty projects, and new product lines to consider. Dive Deeper 💡 Listen to These Episodes Episode #22 | Using Customer Data to Grow Your Business Episode #33 | Books Yo…
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If you’re thinking about writing a book series, you might want to reconsider, especially if you’re a new author. That’s not to say you should never write a series, but it can be a risky endeavor, and I can prove it with math. In this week’s episode, I break down why writing a series may limit your potential readership. You’ll learn: The four steps …
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Working with Illustrators for Special Editions with Hanna Sandvig
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45:05Episode 256 / Cozy fantasy author and illustrator Hanna Sandvig joins us to talk about working with illustrators to create gorgeous special editions. We also chat about how Hanna’s business has evolved over time as she’s incorporated illustration into her own books and begun using Kickstarter and Patreon. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https:/…
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208: From Comedy to Crime - with Colin Bostock-Smith
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1:24:13We often get a little giddy when we anticipate speaking to our guests on the show. That was certainly the case when we perused Colin Bostock-Smith's extraordinary list of comedy writing credits: The Two Ronnies, Not the Nine O'Clock News, The Clive James Show and Metal Mickey to name but a few. Now Colin has turned his hand to crime fiction. His de…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #496: Episode 500 Preparations!
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30:13This week on the show, I'm brainstorming ideas for episode 500, coming in a few weeks. I was thinking about doing a group DnD-lite style adventure so anyone who joins can essentially join in on a role playing journey (virtual/theater of the mind style) with the goal of emphasizing cooperative gameplay with a minimum of time spent attending to inven…
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Louise Harris - The Complete Guide to Book Editing and Development
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34:48Louise Harris is the founder and president of LAST Research and Editing, specializing in comprehensive editing services for authors. With over 30 years of experience in editing and journalism, she has edited numerous manuscripts, authored four novels, and ghost-written multiple books including cookbooks and a book on addiction. Her expertise spans …
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Meg (she/her) of Meg’s Tea Room joins cozy fantasy authors Noah Hawthorne (he/they), RK Ashwick (she/her), and Sarah Wallace (they/them) for a roundtable discussion on the subgenre’s growing popularity, what they’d like to experience in cozy stories going forward, and how to cope with cozy burnout—plus, all the cozy recs you could ever dream of. Me…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #3 – Writing Diversely with Renee Harleston
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42:27Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. For the third episode of this series, we're excited to highlight this episode featuring Renee Harleston from March 2022. Our guest this week is Renee Harleston, found…
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Ep 463: Interview w/ Emily Olson Dream 3 Publishing
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1:01:13CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift, you might have heard of her, to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishing company, Dream 3 Publishing. She's awesome. She's a sweetheart. We had a great conversation with her. We can't wait for you to meet her and learn ab…
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Elevating Your Presence with Panel Appearances with Joanne McLaughlin - #274
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30:51Matty Dalrymple talks with Joanne McLaughlin about ELEVATING YOUR PRESENCE WITH PANEL APPEARANCES, including participating in panels as a way to build confidence, network, and promote one's work. We discuss the importance of contributing meaningfully during panels and the benefits of both genre-specific and non-genre-specific conferences, and we to…
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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 twenty-seven. Ella makes it back to Kate’s in time to get some homework done …
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Episode 007 At Superstars Writing Seminars - Chatting Live
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21:02In this conversation, Cassie Newell and Angela Haas discusses the importance of attending writing conferences with various guests; Heather Jones (aka Jen Fier), David Chenoweth, Jennifer Brinn, Jennifer Rose, Jason Hamilton, and Lyn Worthing. They share their experiences, insights, and the value of networking within the writing community. The discu…
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Leveraging Organic Engagement to Optimize Paid Book Advertisements
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14:01Join hosts Paige Turner and Reed Moore on Indie Author Magazine's latest episode as they explore the dynamic world of book marketing with a focus on organic versus paid traffic. Delve into insightful strategies that harmonize both approaches to amplify your author platform. Whether you’re an experienced author or just starting out, this episode wil…
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25: Overcoming Criticism with Ruan Willow
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30:36Send us a text Shonda Ramsey interviews Ruan Willow, a podcaster, author, and audiobook narrator, about her journey in self-publishing. Ruan has published approximately 60 books and 6 audiobooks, with several pen names. She discusses her transition from YA romance to erotica, the importance of storytelling, and the challenges of self-promotion. Rua…
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Ep 388 - Leveraging Resources and Validating Game Concepts with Neil Edwards
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59:27Indie game development is a constant balancing act, espeicially when it comes to deciding where to invest our most important resources: time and money. So today, we'll explore the relationship we have with these resources, find creative ways to increase them and... how we should use them. But we don't stop there, as we'll discuss the role they play…
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The Proof is in the Writing with Victoria Christopher Murray
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50:06This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with return guest, Victoria Christopher Murray about her latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody. The novel tells the story of Jesse Redmon Faucet. A complex and ambitious woman who moved to New York to be nearer to her lover W.E.B. DuBois, and also to run his magazine, The Crisis. Between the scandal she had to…
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Sometimes we buck so much against the system (in publishing and writing) that we can end up throwing everything out, the bad and the good. Today Janice and I talk about why a premise will help you write your story, how to find the premise and how Janice has use it to not only finish her books but land agents for her traditionally published books. F…
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EPISODE 56: Guide to Writing Contests and the 50 Precious Words Contest with Author Vivian Kirkfield
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49:37Send us a text In this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer introduce Vivian Kirkfield, an adventurous author with a unique journey into writing that began with skydiving at the age of 64. Vivian shares her inspiring path from kindergarten teacher to a celebrated children's book author and cont…
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Ep540 - David Koepp – Everything You Write Moves You Forward
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1:06:03David Koepp is one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood history. With a collective box office somewhere in the region of $250b he’s written Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, Death Becomes Her and many, many more. We were delighted to talk to David about his fantastic new novel COLD STORAGE and to get an insight into […] The post Ep540 – David…
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Monetize Your Public Speaking: Podcasts, Author Events, and Beyond: Self-Publishing Conference Highlight
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49:52Alexa Nazzaro, founder of the Axel Author Group, discusses how authors can monetize public speaking through podcasts, author events, and other opportunities. Drawing on her background as a Toastmaster, corporate presentation trainer, Dale Carnegie trainer, and TEDx selection committee member, she outlines strategies for identifying speaking engagem…
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How Kevin McLaughlin Built a Sustainable Writing Career by Mastering Covers and Storytelling
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14:56In this insightful episode of Indie Author Magazine, join hosts as they dive deep into the fascinating story of Kevin McLaughlin's journey to his indie author tipping point. Discover how Kevin, an author who began self-publishing in 2011, overcame initial struggles and transformed his writing career into a sustainable source of income by 2016. Lear…
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Developing Outside Your Comfort Zone (ft. Hillfort Games) | Dev Heads
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1:39:00This week, the Dev Heads crew are joined by folks from Hillfort Games, the devs behind 2024's Ten Bells, to chat about the highs and lows of venturing outside your creative comfort zone.Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month atpatreon.com/SecondWindGroup…
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