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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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Author News Weekly is the only news show you need to become a better writer, market your books successfully, and stay in-the-know about the latest and greatest news in the self-publishing world. Every Monday we bring you a panel-like discussion of what’s what in the self-publishing and indie author community, featuring interviews with best-selling authors, book marketing and sales experts, and more. Hosted by Roland Denzel, RA McGee, Philippa Werner, Jim Heskett, Dave Berens, and Nick Thacker.
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When AI Speaks | When Authors Lie About Income
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On this episode of Author News Weekly, we discuss the challenges indie authors face when it comes to reporting sales and income. We explore the trustworthiness of self-reported income and how it can affect financial integrity. Additionally, we touch on the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and how it impacts the job market. We also …
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The Sanderson Saga | Audio Is Here, But the Stores Are Closing
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[00:00:22] "Join us for Author News Weekly's Updates" [00:03:31] Hit piece on Brandon Sanderson sparks discussion. [00:09:40] "Sanderson's Forgiveness: A Lesson in Grace" [00:13:15] "Audiobook Listeners Beware: Advertisements Mid-Read" [00:19:51] "Tech giants explore new audiobook subscription models" [00:22:26] "Advertising in books: a potential r…
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It Makes No Censorship! | Censortivity Readers
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Find Me On Blowhole | Amazon's (Terrible) Plagiarism Policy
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Hugh Howey's Got A TV Series! | Bookshop.org Does Nothing... Again
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The Accidental Delay Edition | Get Your Algorithm On
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Nick Still Hates Book Signings | The Top Trends for 2023
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That Sanderson's So Hot Right Now | Surprise! I'm Not Dead!
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The Writing Advice You Know You Need | How to Hate Social Media
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Book Signing Blues & Twitter Tears | Amazon's Latest Author Page Shake-Up
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USA Today Bestseller List: RIP (For Now) | The Evolving Door of Authorship
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Your Book Sucks and it's Your Fault | Dean Wesley Smith Just Doesn't Care
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Penguin-Random-Simon-Schuster-House Is Not to Be | Love of Labor or Labor of Love?
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Jim "The Poet" Heskett | Writer, Should You Quit?
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Author News Weekly is the only news show you need to become a better writer, market your books successfully, and stay in-the-know about the latest and greatest news in the self-publishing world. Every Monday we bring you a panel-like discussion of what’s what in the self-publishing and indie author community, featuring interviews with best-selling …
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We're Proud of You, Robot | France is Doing... What?
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Spotify, Hear Ye, Hear Ye | "Hybrid" Is Finally Defined!
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(We're Back!) B&N Facing Backlash | We're the Random House!
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This AI is Cringe | Good Morning, 'Murica
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Turns Out No One Likes Hybrid | Dead Books and Dead Twitter
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Jim Doesn’t Like Tiki Masala | Just Don’t Write About Doctors!
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Even More Reasons to Hate Social Media | True Sci-Fi Crime
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Traditional Publishers Run Out of Excuses || Don’t Kill Someone Then Write About It
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10 Myths of Writing || Best Practices for Best Editing
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How to Be A Dictator | Giving Away 1,000,000 Books
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Should We Hate Brandon Sanderson? | Big and Useless Words
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Scammers, Cheats, and Chandler Bolts | Fighting The Inner Critic
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief John Phythyon and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Men of Bone by David Penny 1501: London, England Can a man turn his back on all hope to protect those he loves? Returning…
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The Book Was Better | The Adaptation Game
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How to Break Rules | Turns Out Kindle is Rich
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief John Phythyon and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Hopeless for You by Raquel Riley Cyan was hired to tutor Griffin in the ways of love. He never expected to become the stu…
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: A Last Gift: One Midlife Crisis by Beca Lewis Five women. One dead husband. Too many secrets. A letter from her dead husband turns Bree…
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Old Debts by T.L. Riffey Detective John Hanlan hates these ki…
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Good Vibrations By Patrick J. O’Connor A human. An alien. A o…
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Publishing Trends for 2022 | The Real-Life Book Thief
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Hook: The Death of the Groom in the Ceremony Room By Suz Williams A …
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How (Not) to Use Social Media to Sell Books | Book Credits — Yay or Nay?
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: NECESSARY SINS book 1 in Lazare Family Saga by Elizabeth Bell…
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The NEW New (Totally New) Facebook… for Authors | Nick Hates Surveys
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth: What Time Has Done: a Pride and Prejud…
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Are You In the Club(house)? | The Mysterious Vague Mystery of Vagaries
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: Untitled Cozy Mystery by Marisa D'Vari Ambitious new college …
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Today on the show, BPF Editor-in-Chief and Blurb Whisperer Abigail Dunard are back at it with another deep dive into the scintillating sea of book descriptions! To watch video of this episode, view it on Facebook at Best Page Forward. Here are this episode’s read-along selections: Blurb: The Legacy: Scotland Bay the Return by Cecly Ann Mitchell For…
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