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From writing your story, to making a living from your work, this podcast will cover the entire self-published author journey.

Bethany Stahl


    • Jul 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    024 | How to Create a Google Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 5:49


    Learn how to create a Google Alert to notify you of new blogs, news, and articles about you and your books or about topics important to your niche! It is a great way to stay in the know about your own career as well as stay knowledgeable about current events similar to your books! Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Join the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    023 | No More IngramSpark Coupon Codes?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 11:28


    There are no more IngramSpark Coupon Codes?! Today, I talk about news from OldMateMedia and the disappearance of IngramSpark's coupon codes, which we have all been noticing this year. I share my thoughts on the platform, and what the future may hold! OldMateMedia's article: https://oldmatemedia.com/guides/free-ingramspark-coupon-code/ Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Join the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    022 | Does the Cassidy INFORM Act Amendment affect authors?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 9:45


    Does the Cassidy INFORM Act Amendment change how the public is able to view or access your public information? I cover the key parts of the Amendment and what it means for authors. Read the Cassidy INFORM Act Amendment Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Join the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    021 | Is a BookBub Featured Deal Worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 10:57


    What is BookBub and are their Featured Deals worth it for self-published authors? I talk about what BookBub is for readers and authors as well as my experience with two BookBub's with the same book specifically for children's picture books. Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    020 | How Much Does It Cost To Self Publish A Children's Book

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 5:33


    Hello Author friends! I cover the costs I personally encounter when publishing a children's book. It does vary from author to author, so make sure you have a budget in mind or a plan to cut costs while maintaining quality. I hope this helps give you a better idea of what to expect! Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    019 | Press Releases: What to Include & Where to Send them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 18:48


    Hello Author friends! Today I am going to talk about some of the key things you want to include in a Press Release, where to send them, and why they are beneficial to your self-publishing career! Get the Press Release Template: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50176726 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Little Red has released!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 5:24


    Yippie! Little Red has released! A silly new children's book told by a very nutty squirrel. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/3dX6snw *The above is an amazon affiliate link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    018 | Announcing Kindle Vella, A New Way To Publish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 4:51


    Have you heard? KDP has a new way to publish and it is called Kindle Vella! Get the Order Form Template: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49056004 See a real school reading: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49393883 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    017 | What To Do at A School Visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 11:12


    Wondering what to do at a school visit? Full-time Author and Illustrator Bethany Stahl walks you through what she does when invited to do an Author Reading for a school! Get the Order Form Template: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49056004​ See a real school reading: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49393883 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    016 | How I Started my Children's Book Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 12:38


    I talk about how I started my children's book series "Save the Earth" series as well as talk about my newest series, "Meeko's Nutty Tales" and what makes a book series work! Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    015 | How to Get School Visits & Find Contacts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 11:44


    Hello Authors! Today we are going to talk about school visits and how to set up an author school visit at local and non-local schools, who to contact, how to reach out, and more! Keep in mind that many schools are having virtual visits in replacement of in-person so even with current events and future situations, the method is near identical. Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    014 | IngramSpark Returns: The Condition They Come Back In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 11:44


    Hello fellow self-publishers! Today I will be showing you an example of what a "Return-Deliver" book from IngramSpark looks like. I do not recommend using this setting, but since I accidentally got one delivered, it seemed like a good time to show you the risk of choosing that option! I hope this video helps and happy publishing! Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Introducing the Workshop Squad on Patreon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 4:38


    Let's work together! You have asked for me to provide more individualized self-publishing help so I am pleased to bring the Workshop Squad to you where I will host a live-stream session once a month to work on various self-publishing tasks! This month we will be working on websites - the resume of your authorship career. Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub/Workshop Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    013 | How to Prepare for an Author Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 14:48


    I talk about doing live interviews and how to prepare, what to wear, and how to expect the unexpected and accept that you can't control everything as we listen to real clips of past interviews! Subscribe & Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Save the Sharks has released!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 3:45


    Yippie! Save the Sharks has released! A new children's book about shark conservation with returning friends from Save the Ocean! Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/2LD3bPu *The above is an amazon affiliate links --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    012 | All About Illustrating! (Tools, Cost, Hiring Someone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 18:32


    Hello Authors! Today I am talking about illustrating and answering all of your FAQs! I cover what tools I use, share my process, a look inside my sketchbook, and talk about my favorite resource to find illustrators as well as the costs you can expect to pay for services. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    011 | How to Add 10 Categories On Amazon 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 10:05


    Hello friends! Today we are going to be going over how to add 10 categories to your book's listing, how to find new competitive categories, and how to check on any book's hidden categories! Nerdy Book Girl Tool: https://nerdybookgirl.com/book-category-hunter/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    010 | 8 Things I Would Change With My Author Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 13:35


    Hello friends! Today I am discussing 8 things I would change if I could start my author career over again. I love where I am at, however, having a little wisdom at the start of my self-publishing journey would have been very helpful - so hopefully one or all of these tips will help you! Happy publishing! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    009 | Why I left Facebook and Instagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 13:18


    Hello fellow authors! In today's video, I discuss why I decided to leave Facebook and Instagram. People who can explain the change in ToS in-depth: AwakenWithJP https://youtu.be/VhSX7IzHkrE or Josh Ryan https://youtu.be/NH8c_MdikGg Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    008 | Where did thousands of missing KDP sales go?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 12:39


    Hello, fellow self-publishers! Today I am sharing about where a missing 2,000 KDP book sales went! I did a bunch of investigating and digging to get to the bottom of it and found out exactly what had happened. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    007 | Setting Author Goals 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 10:46


    Hello, fellow authors! I am setting goals for 2021 and showing you exactly how I come up with sales goals and writing goals! Excel Spreadsheet: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46077659 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    006 | Author Q&A: Burnout, Income, Target Market, Illustrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 23:54


    Hello, Self-Publishers! In today's video, I am answering your questions! If you have a question about being an author drop a comment below and I will answer your question in the next video! Happy 2021! Wacom Intuos CTL 4100: https://amzn.to/3hMTryn *This is an Amazon Affiliate link Also! For you fellow animal lovers, it was luckily not a paint chip, but a lone kibble they had been carrying around as a snack. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    005 | How I Became an Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 37:16


    In this episode of Becoming an Author I share a little bit about my background and how I ended up as an author and illustrator! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    004 | Sell Thousands with IngramSpark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 28:28


    In this episode of Becoming an Author I talk about the settings I use and why it leads to bulk orders on IngramSpark! I cover pricing, wholesale discounts, and returns as well as what all of that even means. Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpublishingguide Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bethanystahl Become apart of the Self-Pub Squad: https://www.patreon.com/bethanystahl --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    003 | Raising Your Book Ranking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 19:02


    Why does book rank matter? I discuss tips and tricks on how to raise your books ranking! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    002 | Is Grammarly Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 10:32


    Wondering if you should invest in a grammar software such as Grammarly? I discuss my personal experiences with the program along with the pricing, pros and cons! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    001 | 10 Things to Consider When Writing a Picture Book Manuscript

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 18:13


    Ready to write a picture book? Not sure where to start? Learn about your audience, word count, and how to develop a clear story and get it ready for editing and a final manuscript!

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