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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.

Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the indie publishing industry. With its up-to-date information, entertaining presentation, and well-researched content, this podcast keeps listeners informed and engaged. Whether you're an author or work in the self-publishing industry, this show provides valuable insights and recommendations. While some listeners miss the longer format of previous episodes, they appreciate that the shorter episodes still deliver relevant news and tips. Overall, The Sell More Books Show is a highly recommended podcast for staying on top of the latest trends and developments in the indie author and publishing space.

    The best aspects of The Sell More Books Show are its informative content, engaging hosts, and valuable tips for indie authors. Listeners praise Bryan's positivity and Claire's upbeat personality as a great combination that makes learning about industry news fun. The hosts do an excellent job of analyzing current events in the publishing world and providing practical advice without unnecessary negativity or excessive chit-chat. Many listeners find this podcast to be a comprehensive source of information that has replaced other forms of media like writers' magazines.

    Despite its many positive attributes, there are few criticisms about The Sell More Books Show. Some longtime listeners express disappointment when Jim Kukral left the show but note that Bryan's positivity is now well-matched with Claire's upbeat personality. Additionally, while the shorter episode format allows for more frequent releases, some fans miss the longer episodes that were enjoyable to listen to while doing tasks like cooking dinner.

    In conclusion, The Sell More Books Show is a valuable resource for indie authors seeking to stay informed about industry news and receive helpful advice. Listeners appreciate its timely updates, informative content, engaging hosts, and humorous approach to presenting information. Whether you're new to self-publishing or have been in the industry for years, this podcast offers something for everyone looking to succeed in the indie author space.



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    Episode 581 - Print Pricing & Multiple Email Lists with Rachel Van Dyken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:23


    What is your WHY for being an author? Today's top story is Control P. Question of the week is What is your WHY for being an author? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 580 – The Spotify-Findaway Divorce and Marketing Romantic Suspense with Janie Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 25:40


    What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Today's top story is Can't Find A Way. Question of the week is What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 579 - Easier Kindle Purchases and the Definition of Success with Janie Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 34:51


    How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? Today's top story is ‘Get Book' is back in your Kindle App. Question of the week is How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 578 - Selling Elsewhere & Amazon Ads Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 23:10


    What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? Today's top story is Sailing Abroad. Question of the week is What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 577 - Kindle Recaps & Cozy Fun with Caitlin White/Rosie A. Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:13


    Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? Today's top story is Last Time on… Your Favorite Series. Question of the week is Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 576 – Pre-Order Samples and Research Rabbit Holes with Luke Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 29:12


    What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? Today's top story is Pre-Order Samples. Question of the week is What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 575 - Social Media Fun & Trope Research with Luke Richardson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 31:03


    What does this quote mean to you, “Great writing is surprising but inevitable”? Today's top story is The Kickstarter PLOT Thickens. Question of the week is What does this quote mean to you, “Great writing is surprising but inevitable”? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 574 – Pay Over Time Kickstarter Pledges with Katy Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 30:24


    What is the best mindset book you've ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? Today's top story is The Kickstarter PLOT Thickens. Question of the week is What is the best mindset book you've ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 573 – Hockey Romance Scores with Katy Archer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 35:03


    What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? Today's top story is Hockey Romance Scores. Question of the week is What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 572 - Spotify Shorts & The Future of TikTok with Kelsie Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 26:07


    How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? Today's top story is Short and Loud. Question of the week is How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 571 - AI Audio Done Fast & Social Media Success with Kelsie Rae

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 27:56


    What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? Today's top story is Audio AIiiii. Question of the week is What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 570 - Merch for March with Theodora Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 34:09


    Today's top story is Swag Bag. Question of the week is What are some of the most inspired creative book marketing ideas that have worked for you? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 569 - POD Slip Cases with Theodora Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 38:08


    How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? Today's top story is Wrap Your Book in Love. Question of the week is How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 568 - Sales Tax & Patreon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 13:21


    What is a problem you're facing that you already know the solution to? Today's top story is Breaking the Fourth Wall. Question of the week is What is a problem you're facing that you already know the solution to? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 567 - Direct Selling & In-Person Events with M. Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 34:23


    What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? Today's top story is Direct from the Source. Question of the week is What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    SMBS Episode 566 - Budgeting for Success & Success Brick-by-Brick (with Vanessa Vale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 35:36


    What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn't do yourself? Today's top story is Budgeting For Success. Question of the week is What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn't do yourself? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 565 - BookShop & Translations with Vanessa Vale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 35:45


    Today's top story is New App, Same Ebooks. Question of the week is Now that we're into February, have you as an author looked at each month on the calendar to see which are your best-selling months and how are you using this to your advantage for sales? And how are you using your weakest month to your advantage for recovery? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 564 – Football Non-Romance Bestsellers with Kel Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 34:44


    What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? Today's top story is This Game Is Mental, Too. Question of the week is What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 563 - The TikTok Ban That Wasn't with Kel Carpenter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 29:18


    Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? Today's top story is The Ban Ban Dance. Question of the week is Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 562 - The Systems of Success with Willow Winters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 27:14


    How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? Today's top story is How to Grow Your Author Business Without Losing Your Mind. Question of the week is How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 561 - Big Plans for 2025 with Willow Winters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 36:17


    What do you think is missing for indie authors right now? Today's top story is Trendy 2025. Question of the week is What do you think is missing for indie authors right now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 560 - The Self-Publishing Trends of 2025 with Heather Hildenbrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 35:56


    If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? Today's top story is Self-Publishing Trends to Follow for 2025. Question of the week is If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 559 - Starting 2025 Off Strong (with Heather Hildenbrand)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 30:54


    What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? Today's top story is Start Off Strong in 2025. Question of the week is What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 558 - TikTok Publishing & Author Nation Surprises with Chelle Honiker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 28:17


    What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? Today's top story is TikTok Press. Question of the week is What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 557 - Spotify Tools and Automations Rule with Chelle Honiker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 22:31


    What is an inspirational story you've heard or experienced in the author world? Today's top story is Spotify for Authors. Question of the week is What is an inspirational story you've heard or experienced in the author world? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 556 – Death and Taxes with David Viergutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 29:38


    What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? Today's top story is Deductions Made Easy. Question of the week is What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 555 - Indies Rising with David Viergutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 39:07


    What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd?   Today's top story is Indies on the Rise. Question of the week is What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 554 - 2024 Author Earnings with Scarlett Braden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 26:08


    What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? Today's top story is Authors Make What? Question of the week is What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 553 - The Closing of Kindle Vella with Scarlett Braden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 24:54


    Today's top story is Kindle Vamoose. Question of the week is If money was no object and you could hire a coach for your author career, what is the most valuable thing that you feel like they could help you with? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 552 - Becoming an Effective Author with Sacha Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 31:06


    What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing?   Today's top story is The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Authors. Question of the week is What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 551 - Taylor Swift: The Indie Author with Sacha Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 30:35


    What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Today's top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.  

    Episode 550 - Verified Authors & The Year of “No” with Leslye Penelope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 24:05


    What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing process? Today's top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing process? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 549 - Beta Readers & World Building with Leslye Penelope

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 30:23


    Today's top story is Oh So Beta. Question of the week is Where do your stories start? A world? A character? A situation? And why do you think that is? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 548 - Doing Too Much & Writing to Market with Vlad Bustiuc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 39:08


    Today's top story is Say No to FOMO. Question of the week is Do you consistently work out? If you do, what exercise do you do? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on your favorite podcast provider!

    Episode 547 - AI Amazon Ads & Successful Facebook Ads with Vlad Bustiuc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 35:49


    Today's top story is AI Amazon Ads. Question of the week is How much have you spent on marketing here in 2024? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 546 - Intuition & More Tropes with Cindy Dees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 31:25


    Today's top story is The Power of Creative Intuition. Question of the week is What's the thing that you wish you could do in a book that you've been afraid to try? What's the worst that can happen from doing it soon?

    Tropes & Spies with Cindy Dees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 34:12


    Today's top story is Strengthen Story with Tropes. Question of the week is If you only have one book left in you, is that the book you're writing now? And if not, why not? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 544 - Selling Direct Promos & More Cozy Fun with Deann Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 33:20


    Episode 543 - NaNoWriMo Controversy & Writing Cozy Mystery with Deann Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 34:56


    Today's top story is NaNo NoMo? Question of the week is If you write fiction, when would you consider writing nonfiction? If you write nonfiction, when you would consider writing fiction? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 542 - Picking Your Ad Platform with Skye Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 43:35


    What's a piece of writing craft advice that you got that you specifically do not follow (you think it's wrong)?   Today's top story is What Ad Platform is Best?. Question of the week is What's a piece of writing craft advice that you got that you specifically do not follow (you think it's wrong)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 541 - Amazon TikTok Integration with Skye Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 41:48


    Today's top story is Amazon in Your TikTok. Question of the week is What would you say is your #1 struggle as an author right now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 540 - TikTok Shopaholics with Shelby Leigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 31:30


    Today's top story is ShopTok. Question of the week is If you got a TikTok shop order from your most excited celebrity person, who would it be? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 539 - The TikTok Growth Curve with Shelby Leigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 32:30


    Today's top story is Audibly Confused. Question of the week is Have you ever tried your hand at PR or have you ever worked with a company that does PR? What have your experiences been like? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 538 - Audible Changes, LitRPG, and Cons with Matt Dinniman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 33:35


    This week the top story is Audibly Confused. Question of the week is What thing would happen that you could consider viral success beyond your wildest book dreams?

    Episode 537 - Ream, Crowdfunding, and Dungeons with Matt Dinniman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 34:35


    Today's top story is Serials Just Got Reamed. Question of the week is How do you provide value to your fans beyond the book itself? How do you keep people engaged? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 536 - Your Self-Care Menu with Matthew Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 30:30


    This week the top story is What's on Your Self-Care Menu?. Question of the week is What could you do during your next 10 minutes of free time that doesn't involve a screen?

    Episode 535 - Testing a BookFunnel Landing Page with Matthew Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 31:05


    Today's top story is Landing Test. Question of the week is Have you tried Facebook Ads to advertise your books before? What has been your best performing ad platform so far? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 534 - Auditory Monopoly with Victorine Lieske

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 27:28


    Today's top story is Author Sues Amazon Over Alleged Audiobook Market Monopoly. Question of the week is What are you going to do this week to stretch yourself as author? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 533 - Terminated Accounts and Cool Cruises with Victorine Lieske

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 27:29


    Today's top story is Amazon the Terminator. Question of the week is Aside from the amazing Writing Gals cruise (in January), where would you want to go for a writing retreat? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 532 - Hockey Romances Take Off with Michelle Pennington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 29:50


    This week's top story is Love on the Ice. Question of the week is If you could come up with any subgenre to make popular, what would it be?  Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Episode 533 - RWA Files for Bankruptcy with Michelle Pennington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 31:12


    Today's top story is Friends to Lovers to Bankrupt. Question of the week is What do you think is the best way for writers to improve their craft?  Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

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