Podcasts about Amazon Publishing

In this episode, Shelly is joined by Stephanie Swane, the publisher of Modernist Cuisine. With over 25 years in publishing, Stephanie has helmed numerous projects that dive into the science and art of cooking, leading global research trips focused on bread, pastries, and pizza. Her expertise is rooted in deep collaborations with baking experts and industry leaders to bring a comprehensive understanding of culinary topics to Modernist Cuisine's audience.  Before joining Modernist Cuisine, Stephanie worked with major publishers like Simon & Schuster and Reader's Digest, collaborating with some of the world's largest brands, including Disney, Amazon Publishing, and Warner Bros. She also actively highlights trailblazing women in the pizza industry, hosting the Women in Pizza IG Live series and moderating panels across the US, Canada, and the UK. Join us as Stephanie shares her journey and her dedication to celebrating culinary excellence and innovation. You can keep up with Stephanie's Women in Pizza IG Lives by following their Instagram! You can also follow Stephanie's personal Instagram and check out the Modernist Cuisine website for more information about her books!If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!---Tech/Project Management Tools (*these are affiliate links)Buzzsprout*Airtable*17hats*ZoomPodcast Mic*

My guest on this episode is Amber Cowie. Amber is the author of a number of bestselling novels, starting with Rapid Falls, which was published in 2018 by Lake Union Publishing, an imprint of Amazon Publishing and was a Whistler Book Awards nominee. Her essays have been published in the New York Times, Salon, the Globe and Mail, and Scary Mommy. Amber's most recent novel, Last One Alive, was published here by Simon & Schuster Canada in 2022. The Globe and Mail said Last One Alive contains “as clever a twist as Agatha Christie ever envisioned.” Unusual for this podcast, Amber has a new book coming out very soon: The Off Season will be released by Simon and Schuster Canada in spring 2024. (We talk about that.) Amber and I also talk about her love of TikTok, about selling a novel based on a one-sentence pitch – and why that ended up being way more stressful than if it had gone the usual way – and about why she feels she could easily be publishing a book a year. Amber Cowie: ambercowie.com Music: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission. Contact Nathan Whitlock at nathanwhitlock.ca/contact

In today's episode of the podcast, I chat with photography Michael Rababy about curating images to create a compelling collection for his book California Love: A Visual Mixtape. He will walk you through honing your unique photographic voice, and questioning the impact of social media on your photography journey. You'll gain insight into creating meaningful art, developing a personal photographic voice, and navigating the complexities of the modern photography landscape.The Big Ideas:Developing Your Photographic Voice: Explore the significance of creating a unique photographic voice.The Impact of Art on Your Life: Understand how life experiences and art influence your creative process.Curating Compelling Visual Content: Discover the process of curating a powerful collection of photographs.Navigating the Modern Photography Landscape: Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in the current photography environment.Resources: Michaels book, California Love: A Visual Mixtape Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Next up in our celebration of BLANK is a special episode with Zibby's editor, Carmen Johnson. After discussing the publishing process (what are editors looking for? How do they evaluate pitch letters and manuscripts? What is the editorial process like?), Carmen offers a behind-the-scenes look at her role as an editor at Amazon Publishing. Then, she and Zibby discuss their ongoing author-editor relationship, reflecting on their collaborative work with BLANK, and sharing their excitement as they embark on their next project, Zibby's new novel, OVERHEARD!Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3OWVCBoShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most authors know about the big bestseller lists with the New York Times and USA Today, but many are missing out on the much more reachable goal of Amazon Bestseller status. Chelsea Richards, the Marketing Manager at Greenleaf Book Group, joins this episode of All Things Book Marketing to dive into what it means and what it takes to become an Amazon Bestseller.As Marketing Manager at Greenleaf, Chelsea works with authors to create strategic marketing campaigns, build their author brands, and increase visibility and exposure for their books. She helps authors establish their authority as experts through developing their online presence, harnessing the power of their existing networks, and targeted advertising to both the trade and consumers. Chelsea holds an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Exeter in England, a BA in English and communications from Southwestern University and completed New York University's Summer Publishing Institute. A passionate reader and writer herself, Chelsea delights in helping authors reach readers. Prior to her role at Greenleaf, she worked in magazine and book publishing in San Francisco and London. Chelsea is a bibliophile and an Anglophile, and in her spare time she enjoys gardening, traveling, yoga, and baking. Learn more about working with Chelsea and Greenleaf Book Group at www.greenleafbookgroup.com and follow them on social media @greenleafbookgr.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, & LinkedIn.

In this last episode of Season One, we speak with Tree Abraham – a brilliant book designer, illustrator and writer. Tree was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada before studying graphic design in the UK and interning at various publishers in London. Tree then went on to work in New York City where she's been ever since, working for Abrams, Bloomsbury and Grand Central Publishing. Tree is now an Art Director for Amazon Publishing. Tree is also a writer and her first book Cyclettes came out in 2022. We speak about studying in the UK, what it's like living and working in New York City, Tree's process, working your way through the ranks at a publishers, the benefits of working on more commercial titles and about Tree's book Cyclettes. Visit Tree's website to see her work and follow her on Instagram. Read about Tree's process when producing the covers for Cyclettes over on Spine Magazine. Watch Neil Buchanan on Art Attack that we spoke about during the podcast here. Cover Meeting was hosted by Steve Leard and produced by James Ede of beheard.org.uk.    

When you first enter the world of book writing and publishing, the options can feel overwhelming. That's why I'm excited to welcome Karen McNally of Girl Friday Productions (GFP) to talk all things publishing. Karen has been with GFP for eight years. Prior to joining, she worked for Amazon Publishing, as well as Amazon's retail division. She's passionate about helping authors achieve their goals and ensuring an excellent client experience. Areas of expertise include end-to-end book production, distribution, complex book design, and illustration management, as well as all stripes of print management.  In this episode, we discuss: How she accidentally ended up in publishing Tips for selecting the right publishing route for you What hybrid publishing is and how to know if it's a good option for you Why you have to run your book like a business Three things she wishes every new author knew about publishing This is a great episode with a lot of heart and useful information. Don't miss it! Show notes: The True ROI Of Writing A Book (Replay) Learn more about Karen and Girl Friday Productions: LinkedIn Girl Friday Productions website: https://www.girlfridayproductions.com/who-we-are Facebook @girlfridayproductions YouTube @girlfridayproductions9620 Follow me on: Instagram @stacyennis Facebook @stacyenniscreative LinkedIn Youtube @stacyennisauthor To submit a question, email hello@stacyennis.com or visit www.stacyennis.com/contact and fill out the form on the page.

Joining us today is Daniel Edwards, who created a book publishing company Creative Texts. After interviewing Sean Liscom, author of The Ranch series, he suggested that I talk to his publisher, so here we are! Today we have a great talk about how the Amazon Publishing world works, what are considered big numbers and what aren't, and ways to succeed in this relatively new industry of self publishing. We also get very deep into Daniel Edwards' personal writing journey, which revolves around finding the truth about Billy The Kid. It turns out that this story is not as clear cut as many of us once thought! Through this journey, Daniel has been lucky enough to work with well known people, including Emilio Estevez, who you may remember played Billy the Kid. Anyway, we jump all over the place, it's a great chat, join us! Daniels Bio: Versatile executive with extensive North America and global experience with top tier companies such as Cracker Barrel, McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Tim Hortons, and The Coca-Cola Company. Established record of building, leading, and operating businesses, within both large corporate and start-up environments. Strength in building high-performing, multi-functional teams. Leadership experience in diverse environments: Strong business and industry relationships from corporate to private equity and family office. 4:30 - Start 10:00 - Either help people or make money 13:10 - How did you end up writing a Billy The Kidd book? 18:00 - Long Billy The Kidd Story 47:10 - Amazon sales 58:00 - Lots of luck or skill? 01:05:30 - Good business instinct 1:20:30 - What's next for your business? ------------ Quickly- I'm Scott Groves - Husband, Father, Loan Officer, Coach, Author, Podcaster, and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I gave up boxing, where I was 5-0 in amateur fights, when I turned 40. BJJ is safer for old men than getting punched in the head :-) You can find out everything about me HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves This podcast is paid for and brought to you by.... by me, Scott Groves :-) Because I think these kind of long form conversations are valuable, I pay for 100% of the production of this show out of my pocket. This channel is FAR from monetization and because of the subject matter, may never be monetized. I am a Mortgage Loan Officer & Loan Officer Coach in real life. It's the money that I earn, from helping home-buyers and home-owners obtain home-loans, that pays for this show. If you, your friends, or your family are looking for a home loan from an honest Loan Officer, please contact me at Scott@ScottGrovesTeam.com or find all my links to connect HERE: www.LinkTr.ee/ScottLGroves I can do the loan for you (our team is licensed in 8 states) - OR - I can refer you to an amazing loan officer in the state where you're searching. ON WITH THE SHOW!!! New Full Episodes are released every THURSDAY at 10:00am and clips are released frequently throughout the week. SO MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE!!! ------------- Thank you for checking out the Podcast. We're building our community AS WE SPEAK and would love it if you checked us out in one of our communities: On The Edge Podcast Community & Facebook Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheedgepodcast/ On The Edge Podcast Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeetScottGroves On The Edge Podcast on Locals: https://reddotbluestate.locals.com/ Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ScottLGroves ------------ www.OnTheEdgePodcast.com

Best-selling psychological thriller author, Mark Edwards is on this episode talking about his process, his publishing adventures and some of the challenges of being a career author.Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

Emilie Marneur shares her experience of being at the forefront of innovations in the publishing industry. We talk to her about her early days as a Literary Scout to being one of the first two employees at Amazon Publishing's UK arm, working at Audible in its startup days and her experience of launching Bonnier's digital-first imprint, Embla Books. Plus, we talk about how Embla (digital-first publisher) approaches digital marketing and lessons learned from years of marketing books. This episode was recorded in 2021.*ABOUT EMILIE MARNEUREmilie began her publishing career as a Literary Scout at Ann Louise Fisher Associates (now Eccles Fisher) where she helped publishers abroad navigate and acquire books in the UK market. In 2005 she left ALF to join Amazon where she spent 7 years at Audible and 7+ years at Amazon Publishing where she rose from Senior Editor to Editor-in Chief, and later Head of Film Acquisition at Prime. As the editor in chief, she oversaw Amazon Publishing's fiction imprints and editorial strategy, managed the editorial team in the UK and worked closely with the editorial teams in the US, Germany, France, Italy and Spain and was responsible for publishing many of the company's bestselling authors, including Mark Edwards, Nick Spalding, John Marrs, and Amanda Prowse.A few years ago, she decided she wanted to build a digital-first imprint, and wrote the business plan at her dining table. This led to the launch of Bonnier's Embla Books where Emilie works today.*RESOURCESFollow Emilie Marneur: LinkedInEmilie's digital-first imprint: Embla.Other links mentioned: Embla Books that we mentioned:One Small Mistake by Dandy SmithRachel Ryan's Resolutions by Laura StarkeyThe Midnight Man by Caroline MitchellEmbla's WebsiteSome of the resources discussed:Writers' and Artists' Yearbook - book to find agentsQuery Tracker - online database to find agentsQuery Shark - a resource of 300+ query letters For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Best-selling contemporary and historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane joins Jamie this week to talk about her latest book, having over forty published novels and the differences between traditional publishing and digital first publishing.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

Are you struggling to make sales on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform? In today's episode, I'm going to share with you three things that could be holding you back from making more KDP sales. From a boring book cover to a lackluster book description and choosing the wrong category, I'll explain how these factors could be turning readers away and offer tips on how to fix them. Don't miss this video if you want to boost your KDP sales and get your book in front of the right readers.

We all love Amazon, but did you know there are other amazing platforms out there where you can self-publish your book too? And, best of all, each one of these platforms has its own unique benefits and advantages. Listen here now!  

If you don't already know Paul Brodie, he's a 20-time best-selling author. As the CEO of Brodie Consulting, he's launched 79 consecutive best-selling books for his clients, even amidst all the nonsense going on with Amazon right now. Lately, Amazon has been having issues with the algorithm and they've been really annoying. Part of the issue is that they're not tracking sales correctly. Paul has launched four books in the last two weeks and here, we chat about how things went and what's different.If you're planning an Amazon launch, it's important to have fail-safes and backup plans so you can stay on track. Paul's company allows authors to outsource those headaches and stressors to him and his team instead. Paul and I discuss his process to help navigate the Amazon publishing process and fight glitches, promo strategies for launches, and how to use the KDP select free launch phase. We also cover the items on his pre-launch best-seller checklist.What's Inside:The changes and glitches in the Amazon algorithm.Why it's important to have a backup plan when publishing on Amazon.Paul's pre-launch best-seller checklist.Mentioned In This Episode:Ray.fmBrodie Consulting Group

Coaches, are you ready to take your business to the next level? Our latest online business clinic episode is all about how to create and market low-content books on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. These books, including journals, planners, and workbooks, can help you generate a new stream of revenue for your coaching business. Listen to this!

On this week's episode of The FlipScreen Games Podcast, Pete and Steve discuss Amazon Publishing the next Crystal Dynamics Tomb Raider, the news of a God of War show coming to Amazon Prime, Spider-Man 2 coming to PS5 next Fall AND the confirmation of Horizon's multiplayer Monster Hunter-like experience! Credits Pete Imbesi Stephen Radford Max Wright Theme Music by AdhesiveWombat

In this episode, we delve into the successful freelance journey of creative director Hieu Nguyen, who moved from a busy print publishing career in Australia to working in New York and starting his own design agency. Find out about: + Hieu's early years, including coming to Australia on a boat from Vietnam + How he got into graphic design and some of the amazing brands he's worked with, including Gourmet Traveller, The Australian Women's Weekly, Amazon Publishing, AT&T and many others + His tips for creatives keen to move to New York - from visas and sponsorship to how to pick up clients + And much more! Connect with Hieu Contact Hieu and check out his work at: www.hieunguyendesign.com Connect with us Rachel's List for job-seekers: rachelslist.com.au/jobseekers  Lynne Testoni's website: www.lynnetestoni.com Rachel Smith's website: rachelsmith.com.au  Thanks, as always, to our sponsors Rounded.com.au. Easy accounting and invoicing software, made just for Australian freelancers and sole traders. Don't forget, if you're a Rachel's List Gold member, you'll enjoy 20 percent off an annual subscription plan!  

Author and ex-fighter pilot Lars Emmerich explains why he's so excited about the future of Bitcoin. And you'll hear how he responds to the criticism that Bitcoin mining wastes a lot of  energy. Lars also tells show host Gene Tunny about his experience as an author operating in a disrupted book industry. Lars explains how the internet can give authors a better deal than traditional book royalties, and he tells us about the importance of Facebook Ads for acquiring new readers.   Notes: a) This episode was recorded on Tuesday 13 September 2022, two days before the Ethereum Merge with Lars and Gene discuss in this episode. b) This episode contains general information only and nothing in this episode should be taken as financial or investment advice. Please see a professional financial adviser regarding investment decision making specific to your needs. About this episode's guest: Lars EmmerichLars Emmerich is a retired fighter pilot, entrepreneur, investor, and musician. He writes about good guys with a bad streak and bad guys with a few redeeming qualities.He is the author of the million-selling Sam Jameson series. He lives in Colorado with his family and his neuroses. He's either hard at work on the next novel in the series, or he's procrastinating. Usually the latter.Stop by www.larsemmerichbooks.com to pick up a free digital copy of The Incident: Inferno Rising, the first installment in the Sam Jameson series.Check out Lars's author page on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Lars-Emmerich/e/B00HXKRZZI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareLinks relevant to the conversationThe controversy over Tim Ferriss's deal with Amazon Publishing for the 4-Hour Chef:https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2012/11/19/ferriss-4-hour-chef-controversy/1715335/What is hash power and why would anyone buy it?https://www.nicehash.com/support/mining-help/general-help/what-is-hash-power-and-why-would-anyone-buy-itFinancial Times article - The Merge: a blockchain revolution or just more hype? (pay-walled)https://www.ft.com/content/88518bc5-3af4-41c3-99b5-c0cd0ba69ab9Book on Bitcoin recommended by Lars: The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Bankinghttps://www.amazon.com.au/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central/dp/1119473861CreditsThanks to Josh Crotts for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Please consider signing up to receive our email updates and to access our e-book Top Ten Insights from Economics at www.economicsexplored.com. Also, please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

In this video, you'll learn how to create a low-content book in under 5 minutes! This is a great way to get started with book publishing and can be a great way to build an audience for your work and make money online.

Start an online side hustle if you want to make money online by working from home! Starting an online business doesn't have to be hard!    In this video, I share the easiest online side hustle you can start today to make money online and never be broke again by creating low-content books using KDP Amazon publishing.   This passive income stream has allowed my family and me to create a lifestyle and financial freedom, aka building true wealth. And the best part is…there's no special skill required. Anyone can start this online side hustle today!   Tune in to discover how!

Author Dee Ernst is a big believer in writing books with second chance themes!  Her newest novel, Lucy Checks In, takes place in Rennes, France, a place she's visited and loves. In this interview, she talks to Tess and Karen about the contrasts between being published by a traditional New York publisher versus Amazon Publishing, and her earlier experiences with indie publishing. Aspiring authors will also love hearing her philosophy that for writers,  it's never too late.Books mentioned:On Writing by Stephen KingBird by Bird by Anne Lamott https://www.deeernst.com/Sponsored by: Mayan Shadows:  The Crystals of Ahrum by Craig A. Hart & S.J. Varengo

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It has been an insanely long time since the last episode... January? Crazy. Alas, I am back with a review of Dean Koontz's upcoming novel, The Big Dark Sky! The Big Dark Sky is a brilliantly written novel following the stories of various characters all connected to a mystery at the center of the spiderweb they've been caught in. Full of suspense and showcasing Koontz's excellent writing style, The Big Dark Sky maintains Koontz as one of the best thriller writers. ON SALE JULY 19, 2022 --- A huge thank you to Amazon Publishing and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Content warnings: animal attacks, cult, death, mature content, mention of cannibalism, mention of incest, mention of teen pregnancy, mentions of child abuse, mentions of self-mutilation, mentions of sexual assault, murder // Please educate yourself on the content warnings for this novel before reading, as I may have missed some in my review. This novel contains many dark themes that can be disturbing to some. --- Read my review of The Big Dark Sky: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2022/07/03/the-big-dark-sky-by-dean-koontz-review/ Visit Dean Koontz's website: https://www.deankoontz.com/ Purchase The Big Dark Sky: https://amzn.to/3a9IGXq Add The Big Dark Sky to your Goodreads shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58955775-the-big-dark-sky --- View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Help others (Social resources): https://bit.ly/maya-social-resources Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, BookBub, and BookSirens; and @mayareviews on Tumblr. Email me: mayagbookreviews@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maya-reviews/message

You might think you have a book in you (and you probably do), but is it a truly great one? Would readers want to buy it? Would your message have the power to change people's perspectives and lives? David Moldawer is a New York publishing veteran with more than a decade of experience acquiring books for companies like Penguin, St. Martin's Press, McGraw-Hill, and Amazon Publishing, and today, he joins The Selfish Gift to offer his invaluable, frank advice on how to craft a book that actually sells.David has seen it all and can guarantee you: "There's nothing new under the sun." No matter how unique you think your story or your advice might be, there are likely a dozen other similar books out there. The key is to put your own spin on it—a fresh angle, a new methodology, a unique perspective, a compelling voice. But how?In this episode, you'll learn:Why differentiation—identifying what sets your book apart from others like it—must always be your starting point.How to "think like a reader" in order to identify your target audience. (Spoiler: Trying to write a book for "everyone" will result in a boring read that isn't right for anyone.)Why some of the biggest bestsellers actually... aren't that great.Why building a good "hook" into your title and subtitle is essential for a package that sells. (Hint: Brevity is best.)Tips on the writing process from a seasoned publishing professional who has worked with the likes of Deepak Chopra and David Mamet.For more, check out:mavengame.combookitect.commaggielangrick.comwonderwell.pressAnd follow:instagram.com/davidmoldawerinstagram.com/maggielangrickinstagram.com/wonderwellpressinstagram.com/selfishgiftpodcast

What does an editor actually do? How do they help our favorite books come to our bookshelves? Are there any real quality checks when publishing books? Are publishing houses anything like the show Younger? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you will love my guest today! I got to sit down with Maria Gomez, editor at Montlake (an imprint of Amazon Publishing) to discuss all things editing! From if the table filled with manuscripts exist to how publishing is so subjective to the timelines many of her books are on! It was a fantastic discussion and I loved hearing about this side of the literary industry! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Maria Gomez from Amazon Publishing Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tiktok has become the most popular social media site today. Many writers use it to promote their businesses and many book reviewers use it to spread the word of good books. however, what happens when that same system is used to steal books from authors?

USA Today Bestselling author Sariah Wilson has never jumped out of an airplane, never climbed Mt. Everest, and is not a former CIA operative. She has, however, been madly, passionately in love with her soulmate and is a fervent believer in happily ever afters—which is why she writes romance. She grew up in southern California, graduated from Brigham Young University (go Cougars!) with a semi-useless degree in history, and is the oldest of nine (yes, nine) children. She currently lives with the aforementioned soulmate and their children in Utah, along with cats named Pixel, Callie, and Belle who do not get along. (The cats, not the children. Although the children sometimes have their issues, too.)Sariah's book ROYAL DATE was selected as one of the first winners in Amazon's Kindle Scout program. Her novella ROYAL DESIGN helped launch Amazon Publishing's Kindle in Motion technology, and she had her own Kindle World for THE ROYALS OF MONTERRA. Her books THE FRIEND ZONE and ROOMMAID were selected by Amazon as one of the Best Romances of 2019 and 2020, respectively. She has repeatedly hit Amazon's overall Top 100 (both in and outside the USA) and been a #1 bestseller on Amazon category lists multiple times. Her book ROOMMAID was the most read book from Amazon's website in September 2020.

Earlier this year, we heard from Emily Wittig Designs about creating book covers as a freelancer. Today, I got to sit down with Courtney Dodson, creative director of Amazon Publishing, about creating book covers on the more traditional side of the publishing industry! Courtney and I talk all things cover design, such as how much authors have as input, how you decide what trends to embrace vs push away from, and how to really engage readers who are shopping for books! We also talk about understanding language and the best way to represent that along with simplifying is almost always a good choice! Courtney is one of the most eloquent people I have ever spoken to and I am straight up obsessed with her! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guests: Courtney Dodson from Amazon Publishing (@amazonpublishing) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Denise Deegan Denise Deegan is an award-winning, internationally bestselling novelist and screenwriter. Denise writes for adults, teenagers and children. Her novels have been published by Penguin Random House, Hachette, Lake Union Publishing and Amazon Publishing. Writing under the pen name, Aimee Alexander, her women's fiction novels have become international bestsellers. Denise's historical novel, Through the Barricades, won the SCBWI Spark Award 2017 and was chosen as a Publishers Weekly Booklife Books to Watch. Her writing for Young Adults includes the much-loved contemporary trilogy, The Butterfly Novels: And By The Way, And For Your Information and And Actually. And For Your Information was nominated for an Irish Book Award and is on Coverfly's Red List. All of Denise's novels are available on Kindle Unlimited, including the box set of The Butterfly Novels: Box Set. Denise is an award-winning screenwriter. Her comedy drama, Tough Old Broad, was selected for Screen Ireland's Spotlight Scheme 2020, debuted on The Filmarket Hub as an “Excellent Script” and featured in Variety when it was chosen by Wscripted as an Excellent Script to be presented at Marché du Film at Festival de Cannes 2021. Denise is a Top 50 ScreenCraft Finalist and a Top 50 Roadmap Writers Finalist. Her short film, 3 Down, won the Shedunnit Short Script Competition at WOFFF20. Her radio play, The Last PTA Meeting, won the Little Wonder Radio Play Competition 2020. Denise won the Raindance Pitching Competition, January 2021, following a general anaesthetic! Website Denise Deegan Instagram @denisedeegan Twitter @DeniseDeegan Facebook Denise Deegan LINKTREE P&N Linktr PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/persistentandnasty for those who can donate. A million thanks and love. Resources https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=scotland http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ https://www.artsminds.co.uk/ https://www.bapam.org.uk/ https://freelancersmaketheatrework.com/sexual-violence-support-services/ Join our Zoom Coffee Morning every Friday at 11am GMT, email persistentandnasty@gmail.com WeAudition offer: For 25% off your monthly subscription quote: NASTY25 Backstage Offers: Get a free 12 months Actor Subscription: https://join.backstage.com/persistentnasty-uk-12m-free/ Or if you've got a project to cast, you can Post Castings for free: Apply promo code PERSISTENTANDNASTY at the checkout

Our conversation with author Kim Taylor Blakemore begins and ends with how her stories come to her - sometimes it's dark. We talk about gothic tropes, Gettysburg Battlefield ghosts, and the drive to find the voice of a lost loved one. There are also some big ideas about sibling relationships and mercy. Kim uses mercy - both how we show it and how we deny it. What you will not find here are spoilers. This historical thriller (with gothic roots) delivers a delightfully uncertain and sometimes weird ride and we deliberately navigated away from ruining it for anyone getting on after us. Enjoy award winning narrator, producer and actress Amanda Leigh Cobb 's performance of the audiobook scene thanks to Brilliance Audio, Amazon Publishing. Here is the website for the author Kim called the 'queen of gothic' - Laura Purcell. https://www.laurapurcell.com/ As well as Kim's https://www.kimtaylorblakemore.com/ and Amanda's websites https://www.amandaleighcobb.com/ Thanks to author Robert Gwaltney for encouraging me to reach out to Kim. You were right, she's talented AND fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-bakken/support

I am beyond excited to share my review of Quicksilver by Dean Koontz with all of you lovely listeners! From start to finish, Quicksilver is unpredictable. Full of lovable characters, constant peril, and a plethora of mystery, Koontz's newest novel is dark, addictive, and thrilling. With every novel released, Dean Koontz proves that he is a master of storytelling. Quicksilver is the latest in a line of masterpieces. Mysterious from the start, Quicksilver sucked me in and didn't spit me out until I had been thoroughly ingrained in the world of Quinn Quicksilver. --- My thoughts are with Gabby Petito's family. If you can, please donate to the Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ --- A huge thank you to Amazon Publishing and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from Quicksilver by Dean Koontz. // Content warning: violence (guns), abandonment, death, slavery, mentions of sexual assault, mentions of sex // --- Read my review of Quicksilver: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/10/20/quicksilver-by-dean-koontz-review/ Visit Dean Koontz's website: https://www.deankoontz.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57968229-quicksilver Amazon (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3aOhB8S --- View all of my links: https://beacons.ai/mayareviews Follow me @mayathebookworm on Twitter, TikTok, BookBub, and BookSirens; and @mayareviews on Tumblr. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maya-reviews/message

This is a very special episode! We hear this a lot, "I can't deal with Amazon!" or "Amazon won't help me!"  And guess what? We face this, too! Penny's new release, From Book to Bestseller, was denied for publishing by KDP and this episode breaks down what happens when you have to battle the 10,000 pound gorilla, plus constructive and helpful ways to work within the (often confusing) Amazon system and how to WIN.   October Promotion:Book to Bestseller Pre-Order Giveaway and Prizes!It's finally here – Book to Bestseller: The Savvy Author's Guide to Book Promotion, Smart Branding, and Longterm Success is up on Amazon for pre-order and that means it's time to announce all the fantastic promotions we've been planning to celebrate!Honestly, this has been the most exciting release yet, so I encourage you to read through this post twice to ensure you know what's on the table!

You are going to love our chat today with Ty Cohen, a longtime entrepreneur, who is now taking over the world of online publishing. There's a lot of money to be made with Amazon Publishing, and whether you are a writer or not, Ty teaches people how to get your books published in the world's biggest online bookstore. His students consist of writers who want to get their content out to the masses, authority figures who publish in order to get leads for their courses and high ticket offers, as well as people who use ghostwriters to publish a series of books with a huge audience behind them.   Listen in as Ty talks about what niches to publish in, how to find out what your audience is reading before you pick a subject, and how he teaches his students to market. He also discusses where to advertise, how to repurpose your content and where to find people to write for you as well as create audio books. Lastly, Ty chats about some opportunities he has outside of the publishing world and his thoughts on NFTs and leaving a legacy. After you have listened and realized the opportunity behind publishing, check out our chats with Laura Gale and Rob Kosberg for even more insight and vision into the world of self-publishing.    “In internet marketing we always hear that you want to go with the niches, which is fine sometimes. But when you want to make a lot of money…when you want to be to the point where you are continuously making cash where it's hard to shut it off, you want to go where the markets are wide and evergreen.” - Ty Cohen    Some Topics We Discussed Include:   What niches to look at when publishing Example of categories where  Ty's students are crushing it, including Ty's teenage son who is make $4K a month publishing in one particular category The easiest way to get someone to buy from you Writing a book vs. hiring a ghostwriter Creating a journey for your reader where they will want to buy from you over and over again The one important approach that most non-fiction authors are missing The 3 must have criteria when you are doing your market research How to repurpose the book you've already made and where to hire people to make it an easy process   Resources From Ty Cohen:   KCFLive.com KindleCashFlow.com   References and Links Mentioned:   Upwork Guru Fiverr  Rev.com  Otter.ai  Are you ready to be EPIC with us?! Then grab our EGP Letter here! Want to get the Action Guide from this episode? Grab them here! Check out our awesome YouTube Channel channel, made for digital marketers and business pros looking for actionable insights, where we dish out meaningful content, relevant topics, and transparent discussions with industry experts. Join the Facebook Community - be sure to hop in our Facebook group to chat with us, our other amazing guests that we've had on the show, and fellow entrepreneurs! We also have a new PodHacker YouTube Channel where you can learn how to build, grow, and monetize a podcast with our unique "PodHacks." We post tutorials, tips, and interview clips that help podcasters scale their show and make more money from their efforts. This episode is sponsored by Easy Webinar - be sure to check out this special deal for our listeners. How To Publish And Market A Book Into Millions In Sales - Rob Kosberg A Step-By-Step Blueprint To Write And Publish Your Book - Laura Gale

Steve (the one true host of this podcast) sits down with Irish author and screenwriter Denise Deegan (pen name Aimee Alexander) to discuss her new book "The Little Book of Irishisms: Know the Irish through our Words" They discuss their favorite books, words, sports, food and travel experiences! This interview kind of came out of the blue, but it was a total blast. Denise Deegan is an award-winning, internationally bestselling novelist and screenwriter. Denise writes for adults, teenagers and children. Her novels have been published by Penguin Random House, Hachette, Lake Union Publishing and Amazon Publishing. Writing under the pen name, Aimee Alexander, her women's fiction novels have become international bestsellers.

On this special Crime Episode of the podcast, sponsored by Amazon Publishing, S.A. Cosby discusses ‘Razorblade Tears' (Flatiron, July 6), in which “violence and love go hand in hand in this tale of two rough men seeking vengeance for their murdered sons” (starred review). Then our editors talk crime and mystery titles, with recommendations for books by Iain Lawrence, Angeline Boulley, Ioan Grillo, and Charlotte Carter.

Self-publishing gone wrong and how to make it right with Dale L. Roberts

Woohoo! Look at us, at episode 16!  Welcome back everyone, I had the lovely opportunity to read Parting the Veil by Paulette Kennedy, an amazing author, and such a kind person.  Parting the Veil is an adult, gothic, historical romance, thriller, and one of my favorite novels.  It comes out November 1, 2021; make sure you pre-order now. --- Thank you so much to Lake Union Publishing, Amazon Publishing, and Paulette Kennedy for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Content warning: self-harm, suicidal ideation, implied incest, child abuse (non-sexual), sexual abuse, domestic abuse, marital rape, verbal abuse, consensual sexual content, forced captivity, murder, racism, assault, mild violence, mild drug use, alcoholism, arson, death, drowning, child and pregnancy loss, war, blood, sexism, misogyny, abandonment, toxic power dynamics // – thank you so much to Paulette Kennedy for providing a full list of content warnings!!! --- Be featured in my upcoming Q&A episode! Fill out the Google Form here, or submit a voice message here!  Make sure to do so before September 3, 2021! --- Read my review of Parting the Veil: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/08/10/parting-the-veil-by-paulette-kennedy-review/ Visit Paulette Kennedy's site: https://paulettekennedy.com/ Add Parting the Veil to your Goodreads shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57313762-parting-the-veil PRE-ORDER Parting the Veil on Amazon: https://www.goodreads.com/buy_buttons/12/follow?book_id=57313762&page_type=book&page_type_id=57313762&ref=x_gr_w_bb_sin&sub_page_type=show&tag=x_gr_w_bb_sin-20 --- My LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mayathebookworm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maya-reviews/message

I got into reading Dean Koontz novels when my mom gave me a bunch of her Dean Koontz novels from when she was a teenager. Since then, my love for thrillers and suspense novels has skyrocketed. I was so excited when I actually received an ARC of Elsewhere by Dean Koontz in the mail that fateful day on January 22, 2021. I cannot tell you how fast I rushed to read the novel and review it. So, today I am so excited to be talking about it. --- Thank you so much to Dean Koontz, Thomas & Mercer, and Amazon Publishing for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. // Content warning: death, murder, and violence // --- Want to participate in my Q&A episode? Fill out this Google Form (https://forms.gle/hprssCN7fymgHpRbA) or submit a voice message here (https://anchor.fm/maya-reviews/message). --- Read this review on my blog: https://mayagreviews.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/elsewhere-by-dean-koontz-arc-review/ My LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mayathebookworm Author's Website: https://www.deankoontz.com/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52737437-elsewhere Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1542019850/ref=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_w_bb_glide_sin-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1542019850&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maya-reviews/message

Page One, produced by Booxby, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.In Episode 4, we interview bestselling author Tess Gerritsen about all the decisions that went into the first page of her latest suspense thriller, Choose Me, co-authored by Gary Braver, which was published July 1. Tess and Gary courageously take on one of the most controversial subjects of our time—the Me Too movement and deftly craft the male and female points of view in a one-of-a-kind thriller that makes for perfect summer reading. Tess shares some secrets of the craft and approaching this kind of subject matter with honesty and compassion. If you're aspiring to write a suspense or detective series, or just interested as a reader, Tess Gerritsen has a lot to share about the demands of the genre and the painstaking research that she does for all of her books. About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is the CEO and founder of Booxby , a startup helping authors succeed. Holly is also an internationally published novelist in eleven countries whose work has been translated into nine languages. In 2008, she founded Skywriter Books, an award-winning small press, publishing consultancy and writing coaching service. To learn more about her writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.

How did an ex-special forces master sergeant find success with AIA 2.0? Nate Baker, who holds a unique title found success inside Audiobook Income Academy and shares how his near-death experiences have helped shape his mindset with his publishing journey. Tune in with the head coach of AIA 2.0 - Dan Locke, as he joins guest speaker Nate Baker as he shares about his success with AIA 2.0 as an ex-pecial forces master sergeant.

Dan Locke, a publishing coach at AIA, who ran his own Amazon FBA business for more than 3 years, runs through the pros and cons of each business model and how they compare to each other. Tune in with our hosts the Twins - Christian and Rasmus Mikkelsen, as they join guest speaker Dan Locke as he points out the pros and cons of Amazon FBA vs Amazon Publishing.

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Podcast defines a niche and helps understand how important a good niche strategy is. Niches offer incredible opportunities to supply books, services and products to a target group of customer. Here you will:Define a nicheFind your nicheUnderstand that a customer base of a few thousand is better than a blind base of hundreds of thousandsDevelop a platformCreate your niche messageFind your potential customersUnderstand advantages of niche publishingBalance niche business with work, home, and private lifeComplete your skill survey***Become a niche expert and draw others to youGain influence in your nicheAttract your customers even if your book is not written The host: https://www.jeffreywbennett.comJeff's book: Get Rich in a Niche https://www.redbikepublishing.com/getrich/Contact the host: editor@redbikepublishing.com Book Based Business Incubator Training:https://www.bennettinstitute.comDownload a workbook and skill survey at https://www.redbikepublishing.com/nicheworkbook/More study material at www.redbikepublishing.comBennett Institute Training and webinars for publishing and niche business.Red Bike Publishing Books and resources for busy professionalsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

A² The Show - Ep 202 Feat. Alya Mooro Alya Mooro is an Egyptian born, London raised freelance journalist. Her first book The Greater Freedom: Life as a Middle Eastern Woman Outside the Stereotypes, is out September 2019 (Little a; Amazon Publishing). She holds a BA in Sociology and Psychology and a Masters in Journalism. She has been published in The Telegraph, Grazia, Refinery29, The Washington Post and more, providing unique takes on social commentary, fashion and lifestyle. Alya has collaborated with brands the likes of Nike, ASOS and Absolut and guested on numerous national radio stations including BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 1 and BBC 1Xtra. She is a representative voice for both her generation and for multi-cultural women everywhere. 2:34 Cancel Culture 10:57 How to see both sides of the spectrum 18:30 Arab vs Western Mentality 29:20 Middle eastern culture 37:20 Is marriage important 42:10 Are women jewels? 46:30 The Greater Freedom Follow the podcast hosts on social media: @a2theshow Hosts Ali Haejl @scoobz.mp4 Ali Al Shammari @freshprinceofmishref Social Media Ali Saeed @freelancer.ali alihaejl.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/a2theshow/support

Amazon is the largest e-commerce marketplace and cloud computing platform in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization. Amazon.com was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994, and started as an online bookstore but later diversified to sell video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also owns a publishing arm, Amazon Publishing, a film and television studio, Amazon Studios, produces consumer electronics lines including Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo devices, and is the world's largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS) through its AWS subsidiary.[8] Amazon has separate retail websites for some countries and also offers international shipping of some of its products to certain other countries. 100 million people subscribe to Amazon Prime. Amazon is the largest Internet company by revenue in the world and the second largest employer in the United States. In 2015, Amazon surpassed Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States by market capitalization. In 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods Market for $13.4 billion, which vastly increased Amazon's presence as a brick-and-mortar retailer. The acquisition was interpreted by some[by whom?] as a direct attempt to challenge Walmart's traditional retail stores. 1 STAR :Amazon doesn't care about quality Software Engineer (Former Employee) – Seattle – March 14, 2019 Amazon didn't care when I found hundreds of thousands of zombie VM's customers were paying for. I had a pager going off all the time and at three a.m. and the boss is totally political and made the mistake of being friends on facebook! Customers first, employees last Software Development Engineer (Former Employee) – Seattle, WA – September 21, 2018 Companies work to take care of their shareholders, their customers, and their employees, but they can only pick two. Amazon is very good to its customers and shareholders. https://wgntv.com/2019/04/11/amazon-reportedly-employs-thousands-of-people-to-listen-to-your-alexa-conversations/?fbclid=IwAR3Vxz0PxTYXzr-6WGs5-rgtU3_eWCuxwsPidENlM4XvXZf-3G9ku4m2MxM www.churyumov.com https://www.facebook.com/oleg.churyumov --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theadamparadox/support

In this podcast I interview Ex-Amazon Customer service employee Ismaila Ndiaye. Ismaila and his wife both worked for the company. However, she is now sick and they are both Jobless. They are doing there best considering the circumstances and had this to share. Amazon.com, Inc., doing business as Amazon, is a multinational technology company focusing in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence in Seattle, Washington. Amazon is the largest e-commerce marketplace and cloud computing platform in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization. Amazon.com was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994, and started as an online bookstore but later diversified to sell video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also owns a publishing arm, Amazon Publishing, a film and television studio, Amazon Studios, produces consumer electronics lines including Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo devices, and is the world's largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS) through its AWS subsidiary. Amazon has separate retail websites for some countries and also offers international shipping of some of its products to certain other countries. 100 million people subscribe to Amazon Prime. Amazon is the largest Internet company by revenue in the world and the second largest employer in the United States. In 2015, Amazon surpassed Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States by market capitalization. In 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods Market for $13.4 billion, which vastly increased Amazon's presence as a brick-and-mortar retailer. The acquisition was interpreted by some as a direct attempt to challenge Walmart's traditional retail stores. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Readers, including Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, say they are appalled by the anecdotes of insensitivity in the Times report. But the controversy has raised the possibility that the underlying business model portrayed in the article is legitimate or perhaps inevitable. The Times article quotes an ex-Amazon employee who says CEO Jeff Bezos has envisioned a “new workplace: fluid but tough, with employees staying only a short time and employers demanding the maximum.” Working at Amazon: 189 Suicide Attempts, Mental Health Episodes Reportedly Took Place Over Five Years https://www.newsweek.com/amazon-warehouse-189-suicide-attempts-mental-health-crises-1358162 The 189 calls about Amazon employees, which Amazon tracked through police reports and emergency call logs, came from 46 Amazon warehouses in 17 states. These 46 facilities make up a quarter of such spaces around the country. Calls to 911 dispatchers detailed incidents in which Amazon workers tried to cut themselves and talked about killing themselves. "They started treating human beings as robots, essentially," he told CBS News in 2018. "If it proves cheaper to replace humans with machines, I assume they will do that. I couldn't see them being concerned with people losing their jobs." How stress affects your health? stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can give you a jump on managing them. Stress that''s left unchecked can contribute to health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theadamparadox/support

Most of us believe our time is extremely valuable, certainly worth more than thirty cents. But then you read about human decision-making, and you have to wonder what goes through people's heads. This time, it is Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg at The Wall Street Journal, who wrote a review of Amazon Publishing, the printing house (if you will) of the ecommerce giant. Amazon published more than one thousand titles in 2017, and now commands roughly a majority of all book purchases made in the U.S.

The Amazon publishing ecosystem is a great way to build your online audience — if you know what to do. Search and social media play an important part in growing your online audience. But what about Amazon? Even if you don’t sell physical goods, Amazon can play a vital role in helping you build your... Listen to episode

Welcome to Episode 11 of The Poetry Gods! On this episode of The Poetry Gods, we skip our usual segment of "What's on Your Mind?" to talk about names, phases, brands, publishing, & so much more with genius poet Morgan Parker. As always, you can reach us at emailthepoetrygods@gmail.com. We are looking to book shows for Fall 2016. Bring The Poetry gods to your campus! MORGAN PARKER BIO: Morgan Parker is the author of Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night (Switchback Books 2015), selected by Eileen Myles for the 2013 Gatewood Prize. Her second collection, There Are More Beautiful things than Beyonce, is forthcoming from Tin House Books in February 2017. Morgan received her Bachelors in Anthropology and Creative Writing from Columbia University and her MFA in Poetry from NYU. Her work has been featured or is forthcoming in numerous publications, as well as anthologized in Why I Am Not A Painter (Argos Books), The BreakBeat Poets: New American Poetry in the Age of Hip-Hop, and Best American Poetry 2016. Winner of a 2016 Pushcart Prize and a Cave Canem graduate fellow, Morgan lives with her dog Braeburn in Brooklyn, NY. She works as an Editor for Amazon Publishing's imprint Little A and Day One. She also teaches Creative Writing at Columbia University and co-curates the Poets With Attitude (PWA) reading series with Tommy Pico. With poet and performer Angel Nafis, she is The Other Black Girl Collective. She is a Sagittarius. Follow Morgan Parker on twitter: @morganapple on instagram: @morganapple0 Follow The Poetry Gods on all social media: @jayohessee, @azizabarnes, @iamjonsands, @thepoetrygods & CHECK OUR WEBSITE: thepoetrygods.com/ (much thanks to José Ortiz for designing the website! shouts to Jess X Chen for making our logo)