Most employees want to write a book but don’t have the time to write or don’t know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes.
…
continue reading
Insights and inspiration for growing your self-publishing business. Featuring interviews with bestselling authors and industry experts, who share practical advice you can use to improve your writing and sell more books. Hosted by the Kobo Writing Life team, you'll also get the latest news and updates about Kobo and the KWL platform. Self-publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife
…
continue reading
The podcast that helps authors make sense of all the social media marketing options out there and gives practical tips on how to sell more books and build loyal fans with social media. Based on award-winning marketer Chris Syme's 20+ years in marketing and bestselling indie author Becca Syme's self-publishing journey, the show features successful self-published authors and book marketing experts weekly.
…
continue reading
Helping indie authors successfully write, market, & self-publish their books and make a living with their writing. In this show, Ella interviews successful authors who share their best writing, marketing, and mindset secrets. You'll hear from them about topics such as making time to write, tools to succeed as an indie author, exactly what steps they took to achieve their self-publishing success.
…
continue reading
STORM THE GATES OF PUBLISHING with VP and literary agent Amanda Luedeke and novelist Charis Crowe. Teaming up to talk about both sides of publishing (self-publishing and traditional), Amanda and Charis share their combined twenty years of experience in the industry from both sides of the desk. They offer a glimpse behind the "gates" as they share the realities, opportunities, and difficulties of the publishing world. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor and Luedek ...
…
continue reading
1
Book Marketing Show Podcast with Dave Chesson
Dave Chesson, Founder of Kindlepreneur and KDP Rocket
Are you ready to increase your book sales, and hit the bestseller list consistently? Welcome to the Book Marketing Show, where in this weekly podcast Dave Chesson will not only show you some of the best book sales tactics but also bring on top-notch guests to show how each tactic taught here was a game changer for their books and how it can be for yours as well. Having created one of the largest websites on book marketing, Kindlepreneur.com, he’s also been a book-marketing consultant for top ...
…
continue reading
Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children’s book, how to write for children’s magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
…
continue reading
Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
…
continue reading
The Writer's Sauce is a podcast focused on different gists, hot topics, and issues that concern writing and writers, especially in and from Africa. In today's world where the value of books seems to be thinning and people believe writing is not a "real job", The Writer's Sauce aims to correct that notion and express the beauty of writing in Africa.
…
continue reading
1
💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business
47:22
47:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:22
Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wi…
…
continue reading
1
144 A Novel Approach to Writing Books with Chris Fenning
51:29
51:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:29
Chris Fenning is the author of five non-fiction books on the topics of business communication and training. On this episode, we talk about how he writes and markets his books.
…
continue reading
1
#341 – Accessibility Tips for Indie Authors with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
47:43
47:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:43
In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini, online and digital accessibility experts who work at UsableNet, whose goal is to “make the digital world more accessible and usable.” Jeff and Michele recently wrote and published their first book together, an amazing guide to all things digital accessibility, Content for Everyone: …
…
continue reading
Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding. Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers. Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you know we’re always here …
…
continue reading
Subscriber-only episode The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers. We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture. We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and h…
…
continue reading
1
143 Publishing a Book in 5 Days with Kelly Wilde Miller
51:42
51:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:42
Kelly Wilde Miller is an emerging writer who wrote her first book in just 5 days. On this episode, we talk about how she wrote and marketed her book.
…
continue reading
1
Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)
50:13
50:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:13
Episode 213 / We’re sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforw…
…
continue reading
1
#340 – Writing a Road Trip Romance Novel with Alison Cochrun
44:36
44:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:36
In this episode, we are joined by author Alison Cochrun, writer of the best-selling romance novels The Charm Offensive and Kiss Her Once For Me. Her latest work, Here We Go Again, is a “new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.” Here We Go Again is available now from Si…
…
continue reading
1
Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor
1:13:14
1:13:14
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:13:14
Episode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to the often chaotic writer lifestyle. We also discuss Claire’s successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding platform. 💜 🎙 Become a supp…
…
continue reading
1
142 Amazon KDP Category and Keyword Secrets with Dave Chesson
56:19
56:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
56:19
Dave is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com. On this episode, we talk about Amazon KDP tips & strategies that authors can use for their books.
…
continue reading
1
Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari
1:06:49
1:06:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:49
Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author conference, and tips on how to have a great conference …
…
continue reading
1
#339 – Plotting a Dark Romance Novel with J. L. Drake
40:21
40:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:21
In this week’s episode, we spoke to Jodi Drake, a bestselling author who writes multiple series under the name J.L. Drake! Jodi’s series span over thirty books, and these include the Broken Trilogy, the Quiet Mafia series, and her latest, Havoc of Sins, which begins with Grim – available to read now! For more info on her series, check out her readi…
…
continue reading
1
⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres
57:11
57:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:11
Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀 Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. recommends purchasing you…
…
continue reading
1
Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author
1:10:22
1:10:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:22
Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂 Knowing how to market the book before you write it Discover…
…
continue reading
1
141 Is Something Fishy Going on with Books on Amazon?
8:44
8:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:44
I stumbled on a new strategy that some authors might be using to publish multiple books on Amazon using AI.
…
continue reading
1
#338 – Writing Women's Action-Adventure Novels with Bethany Maines
51:03
51:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:03
In this episode, we spoke to award-winning author Bethany Maines, whose romance-fuelled action-adventure novels include Eye Contact and Bulletproof Mascara, among many others. Bethany is a multi-genre author who has written in many genres and sub-genres, including action-adventure, mystery and suspense, science fiction and paranormal romance. She’s…
…
continue reading
1
Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself
59:25
59:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:25
Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path? Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. How Margaret’s background in advertising he…
…
continue reading
1
Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies
1:14:00
1:14:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:14:00
Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series Handling…
…
continue reading
1
140 Trying Amazon's Virtual Voice Service for an Audiobook
16:01
16:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:01
Amazon KDP released a new audiobook service called Virtual Voice that uses computer-generated narration. Here are some thoughts about trying the service out.
…
continue reading
1
#337 – Marketing Advice for Indie Authors with Kiki Chatfield
44:23
44:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:23
In this episode, we are joined by Kiki Chatfield, CEO and founder of The Next Step PR. Kiki spoke with us about her PR company, why she founded it, her best marketing tips for authors, the conference she runs, Authors in the Bluegrass, and so much more! Kiki is always open to hearing from readers and authors alike and is enthusiastic about helping …
…
continue reading
1
Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip
42:39
42:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:39
Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid author How she transi…
…
continue reading
1
🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥
38:16
38:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:16
Subscriber-only episode How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter? We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines is an expert at breaking…
…
continue reading
1
The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu
48:25
48:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:25
Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model. Importance of owning customer data Why you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one book Using Lulu for …
…
continue reading
1
139 Marketing a Philosophy Book with Mahmoud Rasmi
47:39
47:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:39
Mahmoud Rasmi is the author of Philosophy for Business Leaders. On this episode, we talk about how he wrote and marketed his book.
…
continue reading
1
#336 – Mental Health, Queer Narratives and More with Emily Austin
37:45
37:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:45
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling Canadian author Emily Austin, whose debut novel Everyone In This Room Will Some Day Be Dead was nominated for the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour, to discuss her latest release, Interesting Facts About Space! This title is available today and was one of our top reads of last year – we were so grateful…
…
continue reading
1
Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning
53:07
53:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:07
Episode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and give yourself permission to write a “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression. Why it’s important to look backward as well plan for the future Making time to write as a b…
…
continue reading
Subscriber-only episode Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings. We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues. Famous first lines in literature an…
…
continue reading
1
✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media
55:53
55:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:53
Episode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes new authors often make. https://www.writtenwordmedia.com…
…
continue reading
1
138 10,000 Book Copies Sold in 3 Months with Jesse J. Anderson
46:31
46:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:31
Jesse J. Anderson is the author of Extra Focus, a book about guiding people on adult ADHD. On this episode, we talk about how he sold 10,000 copies in the first 3 months.
…
continue reading
1
#335 – Writing Best-Selling Hockey Romance with Becka Mack
1:00:57
1:00:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:57
In this episode, we are joined by best-selling author of the book series that became a TikTok sensation, Playing for Keeps! Playing for Keeps is a steamy, romantic hockey romance trilogy that have taken Booktok (the bookish side of TikTok) by storm. We were so excited to talk to Becka and hear all about her writing journey, the realities of both se…
…
continue reading
Episode 202 / It’s part two of our trope series–very appropriate for episode #202! What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers. We unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the favorite examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and tele…
…
continue reading
1
Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen
49:32
49:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:32
Episode 201 / Mystery author S. L. Hansen shares how she hacked her writing process. She figured out how to fit writing in with her full-time job and also learned how to work with her Clifton Strengths to draft her books faster. Stephanie shares so many great tips that you can personalize to fit your writing personality. We talk about how starting …
…
continue reading
1
137 Co-authoring a Book to Create Change with Jane Leu
26:08
26:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:08
Jane Leu is the author of Unicorns Unite, a book about how nonprofits and foundations can build epic partnerships. On this episode, we talk about how she co-authored the book.
…
continue reading
1
#334 – All About Writing Retreats with Lisa Shaughnessy
38:53
38:53
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:53
In this episode, we are joined by Lisa Shaughnessy, founder of The Writing Retreat Sampler and creator of The Writing Retreat Directory. The Writing Retreat Sampler is a series of virtual events that help writers find writing retreats that best suit their writing and publishing goals, and The Writing Retreat Directory is a free directory that featu…
…
continue reading