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Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE NEW NORMAL OF AN AUTHOR CAREER, including the evolving landscape of self-publishing, the dilemma of comparisonitis, the need to accept slow growth in one's author career as the new norm, the value of patience, and the warning signs when patience turns into a rut.    Interview video at https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist  Show notes at https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html    If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Johnny B. Truant is the bestselling author of FAT VAMPIRE, adapted by The SyFy Network as REGINALD THE VAMPIRE. His other books include PRETTY KILLER, GORE POINT, INVASION, THE BEAM, DEAD CITY, UNICORN WESTERN, and over 100 other titles across many genres. Johnny is one of indie publishing's early authorities, having created and co-hosted the original Self-Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He is also the author of the indie cornerstone guide WRITE. PUBLISH. REPEAT., and hosted the Smarter Artist Summit author conference in Austin, Texas from 2015-2018 with the same two partners.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.  

Johnny B. Truant shares his journey from aspiring writer to artisan author. Through his story, he reveals how creative discovery, authentic connections, and his definition of success shape his life. You'll take away his insights on compromise, true fans, and building a fulfilling creative career.Making It! explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.“Evenings and weekends are for family now. Maybe I've seen too many movies about people missing opportunities with their kids until it's too late.”— Johnny B. TruantGuest Bio:Johnny B. Truant is one of indie publishing's early authorities, having created and co-hosted the original Self-Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He is also the author of the indie cornerstone guide Write. Publish. Repeat, and hosted the Smarter Artist Summit author conference in Austin, Texas from 2015-2018 with the same two partners.On the fiction side, Johnny is the bestselling author of Fat Vampire, adapted by The SyFy Network as Reginald the Vampire. His other books include Pretty Killer, Gore Point, Invasion, The Beam, Dead City, Unicorn Western, and more than 100 other titles across many genres.Originally from Ohio, Johnny and his family now live in Austin where he's finally surrounded by creative types as weird as he is.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeJohnny's website: JohnnyBTruant.comCredits:Producer: Michi LantzEditor: Michi LantzAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: The Sunniest KidsArtist Name: Rhythm ScottWriter Name: Scott RoushPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Sweet Loving WaltzArtist Name: Sounds Like SanderWriter Name: S.L.J. KalmeijerPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Elven ForestArtist Name: HartzmannLicense code: MLYEF5IN9BJ4AE9FPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Brave New WorldArtist Name: Simon FolwarLicense code: UWKSFWJ6ZJZUXWITPublisher Name: UppbeatTrack Title: Wild DaisyArtist Name: AVBELicense code: YT3FYWBTSD4YH7D2Publisher Name: UppbeatSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Making It, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How This Solopreneur Found Success by Ditching the Rules (Johnny B. Truant)  coming soon.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1579: Jeff Goins shares how he transitioned from a traditional job to full-time writing by growing an audience, listening to their needs, and launching digital products strategically. His journey proves that with patience, consistency, and the right mindset, turning your passion into a profitable business is possible. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/get-paid-passion/ Quotes to ponder: "I never intended to make money doing this. I didn't think it was possible. But that doesn't mean any of it 'just happened,' either." "When people hear this story, they often tell me how 'risky' it sounds. But the truth is it felt a lot more like building a bridge than making a leap." "Some of our biggest successes can't be planned, but they can be anticipated." Episode references: Sean Platt: https://sterlingandstone.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1579: Jeff Goins shares how he transitioned from a traditional job to full-time writing by growing an audience, listening to their needs, and launching digital products strategically. His journey proves that with patience, consistency, and the right mindset, turning your passion into a profitable business is possible. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/get-paid-passion/ Quotes to ponder: "I never intended to make money doing this. I didn't think it was possible. But that doesn't mean any of it 'just happened,' either." "When people hear this story, they often tell me how 'risky' it sounds. But the truth is it felt a lot more like building a bridge than making a leap." "Some of our biggest successes can't be planned, but they can be anticipated." Episode references: Sean Platt: https://sterlingandstone.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biz Book regular Sean Platt is back in the studio today. He's a prolific author + entrepreneur - known for his expertise in storytelling and business writing. The Unpopular Opinions strand is all about ranting - and today we look at the travesty that is books written in the 'Business Parable' style. These simplified narratives, lack depth + nuance, ultimately failing to engage readers. They often feel contrived + preachy, and we discussed the importance of real-world applicability in business literature.  But in the third part of the show, Sean reveals a dark parable secret he's been keeping. I am appalled. Tune in to discover the secret (I still can't quite believe it) Look for more episode n this Unpopular Opinions series. Sean's Book:  How to Write Fast – Sean Platt + Neeve Silver Click link to see on Amazon #affiliated  https://amzn.to/3V5V9z3 Sean's Publishing Website:  Sterling & Stone https://sterlingandstone.net/ Sean's Ghost-writing Website:  Invisible Ink Media https://invisibleink.media/dl/home Sean's personal Website: seanplatt.net Sean on LinkedIn: Profile here Books discussed in this episode: Click links to see on Amazon #affiliated The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson The One Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt If you'd like my help with your Business go to www.lizscully.com/endlessClients ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients. This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely. Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Sean Platt founder of Sterling + Stone, is back in the studio today to discuss his book ‘How to Write Fast'. And he should know - he's written so many books he's actually lost count. He thinks it's something over 300. Today, he shares the mind shift needed to write faster and how to set yourself up for success. Plus, he's got lots of examples from seeing the writers in his studio speed-up as they work with him Do check out his earlier interview on ghost writing. And do look for more books in this ‘Your Biz Needs a Book' series or perhaps more author interviews if you prefer.  Sean's Book:  How to Write Fast – Sean Platt + Neeve Silver Click link to see on Amazon #affiliated https://amzn.to/3V5V9z3 also mentioned: The Fiction Formula - Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant https://amzn.to/4cjNLXk Sean's Publishing Website:  Sterling & Stone https://sterlingandstone.net/ Sean's Ghost-writing Website:  Invisible Ink Media https://invisibleink.media/dl/home Sean's personal Website: seanplatt.net Sean on LinkedIn: Profile here ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.  This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.   Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Join us for a discussion about how to use storytelling in your business and career. Sean Platt is Founder of Sterling & Stone and Co-Founder Invisible Ink Media. One of my favorite parts of this interview was the framework he teaches to small business owners so that they can sell their services. Reflecting on storytelling and narrative Sean shares his background as a writer, noting how his wife encouraged him to start writing and how he discovered the power of storytelling. He discusses the importance of narratives, how they shape our experiences, and how being intentional about the stories we tell ourselves and others can lead to better outcomes. Applying storytelling to business and leadership We explore how effective storytelling can be leveraged in business and leadership contexts. They discuss the importance of crafting compelling narratives that resonate with and empower your audience, rather than making yourself the hero. They also touch on the dangers of performative vulnerability or shallow stories. Niching down in business to capture attention When you niche down in your business you are able to capture people's attention. If you write emails and copy on your site that is geared toward everyone you don't gather anyone's attention. In this interview he talks about his story telling framework that helps you create content for your niche audience. Systematizing storytelling and capturing insights Sean emphasizes the value of being intentional about collecting and cataloging the stories that arise in one's business and life. He suggests regularly reflecting on the "best stories" from a given week or period as a way to build up a robust narrative toolkit that can be applied to various situations. You can learn more about Sean Platt over at Sterling and Stone. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. As always, if you have any questions or want to submit a guest for the podcast that you think would be amazing, just reach out to me on the Systematic Leader website, and I'll do my best to get them on. If you enjoy the interview, please take 30 seconds to rate the Systematic Leader podcast on your favorite platform. Thanks!

Discover the hidden world of ghostwriting with the masterful Sean Platt, who brings the curtain up on this mysterious craft. Have you ever considered telling your tale through someone else's pen? Platt, with his vast experience from Sterling and Stone to Invisible Inc Media, joins us to unravel why people choose ghostwriters to share their stories, and how this choice impacts the final narrative. Our conversation promises a deep connection to the art of storytelling, enlightening both budding writers and the simply curious.Embark on an exploration of the delicate balance between cost, quality, and the ultimate goals of authorship. We confront the tough decisions every potential author faces—when is it worth trading your time for someone else's words, and what are the stakes for your legacy or brand? Sean and I get real about the economics of ghostwriting and the investment in a story that's worth telling, without skirting around the initial doubts one might have about this enigmatic industry.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the ghostwriting process, from Sean's three-phase collaboration to the trust that must be the foundation of any ghostwriter-client partnership. Understand the commitment necessary from both parties to craft a narrative that's both authentic and engaging. Whether you're considering hiring a ghostwriter or simply fascinated by the creation of stories, join us for an episode that promises to enrich your appreciation for the written word in ways you've never imagined before.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

In this strand of the show, we've been trying to convince you to write a biz book… and maybe that sounds like a fine idea, but you've not got the time or the inclination. That's where a ghost-writer could be just what you need.  Today, we have my pal, Sean Platt in the studio – a man who's written 200, or maybe 300 books himself (he's kind of lost count at this point) + helped thousands of authors build a business with his company Sterling & Stone. As well as all that, his company's been ghost-writing books for years for everyone from film studios needing a book to go with their blockbuster film to business owners like you. We get into how to choose a ghost-writer, what to look for in the first interview + how to get the most out of working with them. Plus, Sean shares a whole heap of reading recommendations.  Sean's Publishing Website:  Sterling & Stone Sean's Ghost-writing Website:  Invisible Ink Media Sean's personal Website: seanplatt.net Sean on LinkedIn: Profile here Sean's Recommended Books:   On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – Stephen King Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion New Edition – Robert Cialdini Elements of Style - William Strunk Writing Without Bullshit: Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean - Josh Bernoff Other mentioned books: Write. Publish. Repeat.: The No-Luck Guide to Self-Publishing Success - Johnny B Truant + Sean Platt Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life - Anne Lamott Click titles to see them on Amazon #affiliated ==== And don't forget to get your reading list of the 10 essential reads for every successful biz owner - these are the books Liz recommends almost on the daily to her strategy + Mastermind clients.  This isn't your usual list of biz books, these answer the challenges you've actually got coming up right now. Helpful, quick to read and very timely.   Click here lizscully.com/reading to get your book list

Coffee club notes for May 8, 2024Apple introduced the new iPad Pro with a retina display. You can put to together and produce audio and video. Lots of AI in the cameras.Mi TV toons is going to be a new streaming cartoon channel which streams classic cartoons from Warner Brothers and Hannah Barbarra.Sean Platt was our special guest this week.Chris gave a recipe for Banana Nut Bread. 

The most excellent Irregulars have come through again! Tamsin had a great question about character-driven stories and how to nail down the action that gets your characters where they need to go! If you've got writing/story/author/ramble questions, please join us on Facebook or drop me a line at krisATkrisripperDOTcom! Links mentioned: Endless Ideas by Sean Platt and Neeve Silver, https://amzn.to/3CpyQuZ (affiliate link, yo!) Cameos: Blakey and Lu This episode is for: writing nerds; people into process, people who want to hear me say “ideas” roughly two thousand times in fifteen minutes This episode is not for: folks who want a quick three-step process to write books! I don't have a three-step process for ANYTHING. Places you can find me: https://www.patreon.com/KrisRipper https://www.instagram.com/krisripper/ https://krisripper.com/irregulars

Mark interviews Johnny B. Truant, the author of the Fat Vampire novels adapted by SyFy as "Reginald the Vampire" starring Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During the interview Mark and Johnny talk about: How Mark and Johnny have known one another for more than 10 years Young Johnny who had always wanted to be a writer and convinced his high school newspaper to allow him to write a column for them Orbiting the same circles as Sean Platt and how the two met via working via places like Copyblogger and the Blog World Conference How The Self Publishing Podcast came from Johnny wanting to interview (and talk and learn from) Sean Platt and David Wright about the co-authoring and self-publishing they were doing Where the spark for the idea of "Fat Vampire" came from (the old "after-show" podcast they did called "Better Off Undead" for horror fans Johnny wanting to explore the "sameness taken to the extreme" in Reginald, the fat vampire How not being exclusive to Amazon actually led to Johnny selling the option and license for FAT VAMPIRE to become the TV show "Reginald the Vampire" The expression "enthusiasm is free" What it was like watching the TV show "Reginald the Vampire" based on Johnny's novels Prepping for releasing a companion podcast to the TV series Spending three days on the set of the recording of the television program Johnny's views on the power of story and how they can help break through those psychological walls and the blocks that someone might put up to a different perspective by introducing readers to a "maybe they're just like me" train of thought And more... After the interview Mark reflects on the importance of storytelling in creating connections between people and empathy, sharing a few quotes from an articile in Discovery magazine, as well as the reality of when an author's work is adapated for media. Links of Interest:   Johnny B. Truant's Website Fat Vampire to Reginald the Vampire: The Journey so Far Sterling and Stone Website Discover Magazine Article: How Reading Fiction Increases Empathy... Findaway Voices Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Best Book Ever Podcast Lovers Moon Podcast The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles   Johnny B. Truant is the bestselling author of Fat Vampire, adapted by SyFy as "Reginald the Vampire" starring Spider-Man's Jacob Batalon. His other books include Pretty Killer, Pattern Black, Invasion, The Beam, Dead City, and over 100 other titles across many genres.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 

Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant co-founded Sterling & Stone and the authors of a touchstone non-fiction book Write. Publish. Repeat. They've just released the follow up to that book The Fiction Formula and are co-hosts of the Story Studio podcast.In this interview, Johnny and Sean explain: Why they stopped creating courses and hosting in-person events for authors How they're going to publish 150 books in 2020 (yes, 150!) What it takes to generate thousands of dollars a month in revenue each month on Amazon Where new indie authors should start if they want to self-publish quickly How the Flywheel Effect (a concept from the business world) informs their creative processAnd lots more.I start by asking the pair why they decided to write a follow up to Write. Publish. Repeat.Resources The Fiction FormulaWrite. Publish. Repeat. The No Luck Required Guide to Self-Publishing SuccessThe Flywheel Effect by Jim CollinsAttention writersGrammarly is one of my favourite proofreading tools. Now, claim a 20% discount with this Grammarly coupon--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/messageSupport the show (https://becomeawritertoday.com/join)

Tim Lewis joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Tim Lewis (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1179F-08-225x300.jpg)                   Tim Lewis is a former IT manager who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become a successful author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books. In his efforts to try and work out how to sell books online, he became fascinated by using social media for business and to improve your life. He runs the Begin Self-Publishing podcast and in his #1 Amazon Bestselling book Social Media Networking he explores how to use social media to build connections to get ahead in your career, personal life and business.   (https://www.educationonfire.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Social-Media-Networking-Ebook-188x300.jpg)             Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website stonehampress.com (http://stonehampress.com/)   Social media information  Twitter/Instagram: @Stonehampress LinkedIn:  timothylewis/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothylewis/)   Resources mentioned Write Publish Repeat – Sean Platt (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Publish-Repeat-No-Luck-Required-Self-Publishing-Success-ebook/dp/B00H26IFJS)  

In this Episode: Have you ever wanted to write a book?  Perhaps you've dreamt of creating a cookbook, a book of poetry, children's book, a work of fiction or non-fiction?  Today's guest is going to take us through the basics of self-publishing.  Bruce Jones is an International Best-Selling Author, graphic designer, and product developer. Bruce writes, speaks and consults on publishing, social media, blogging, video and general marketing.  He is the author/creator of over 40 books on the topics of: geography, music, business, publishing, children's and coloring books. If you ever wondered what it takes to self-publish a book, then tune into today's episode. Key Takeaways: The difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing The main companies where you can self-publish your book Which types of books are best suited for self-publishing vs a traditional route Bruce explains how and why he got started with his writing at 53 years old How to build your authority using a book you created The people who tend to choose self-publishing or traditional and why Where you can find an illustrator if you need one The first step you need to take to begin How to begin writing and outline your book to make the process simpler The cost range to self-publish a book Where to find editors, designers, etc, to help you with all of the pieces of the puzzle Show Notes & Resources: Free Chapter of My Book when you Join our Newsletter & Community Michele's New Book, Design A Life You Love: A Woman's Guide to Living a Happier and More Fulfilled Life Find Michele on Instagram for More Inspiration Apply to Michele's Private Practice Under "Coaching"     You can Learn More about Bruce at his Blog: http://brucethebookguy.blogspot.com/   Bruce's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HowToPublishYourBook/     Publishingmastery101.co   Joanna Penn - thecreativepenn.com   Steven Pressfield's website: stevepressfield.com Bruce's Book: I Want to Publish My Book But I Don't Know How by Bruce Jones Other Books referenced: Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-publish and Market Your Book in E-Book and Print By Joanna Penn Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Self-Publishing Guide to Self-Publishing Success) by Sean Platt and Johnny Truant Thank you for listening to the show. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information.  Also be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Show Notes: The Good Life Podcast Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, would you please take a minute to review it on iTunes?  Your review helps me better understand what topics you most enjoyed.  It also helps others find this podcast so that they too can learn this actionable information. 1. Click link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-life-coach/id1441612098?mt=2 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done!

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your writing it has a great conversational tone and feels as though you're getting a whole bunch of insider secrets from a learned friend's number for 1,001 ways to write great fiction get published and earn your audience by Chuck one day if you want a frank and honest approach and how to write well this book will deliver beware the no-nonsense style not be everyone's cup of tea but wendig's advice is to the point and very funny if a little harsh at times number five on writing a memoir of the craft by Stephen King no one can deny that the great Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing it's therefore no wonder that this house you guide is one of the most popular writing advice books out there Kings book is full of personal anecdotes that will help writers feel as though as they can make it to the writers journey by Christopher Vogler if you like to learn by example the writer's journey is going to be right up your street jam-packed with useful examples and excellent exercises to help you improve your writing this book will help you get well on your way self editing for fiction writers by Reni brown and Dave King this book is a genuinely fantastic guy to use when editing your manuscript go through each chapter and apply the advice to your work and you'll end up with an entirely different and much improved story by the ends right publish repeat by Sean Platt and Johnny beat rot this book is a must read for all writers it offers something different to other writing advice books because it teaches writers that writing is a business and how to learn the nature of that business and apply one's business knowledge effectively is ultimately what will help you sell your book the creative tear it by Jessica Crispin the creative carrot is great for writers who need some creative inspiration and will teach you how to tap into your most creative self become more imaginative and experimental and have fun with your writing at the same time number 10 the sense of style by 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Join Chrissy and Stephanie as they sit down with Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, the masterminds behind Sterling & Stone. They discuss what goes on behind the scenes running Sterling & Stone, the top conversion elements every author should know, and why they decide to keep publishing wide. They also talk about their Smarter Artist Summit. 

Volvemos a hablar de storytelling. Oh yeah. Con libro delicatessen relacionado y todo... No me enrollo más que tengo que ir a buscar a los niños al cole... :-) Libro: The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage de Ryan Holiday. Libro: Ego is the enemy de Ryan Holiday. Libro: Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts de Ryan Holiday. Episodio: ZT 93 Storytelling (II) o cómo hemos castrado nuestras mentes al decir que las historias son un simple recurso Libro: Cómo orquestar una comedia de John Vorhouse (versión original: The Comic Toolbox: How to be Funny Even if You're Not). Episodio: 67 Comentando el libro “Cómo orquestar una comedia” de John Vorhaus - Humor en público. Libro: El héroe de las mil caras: Psicoanálisis del mito de Joseph Campbell (versión original: The Hero with a Thousand Faces). Web: YoTrail - Del asfalto a la montaña. Episodio: ZT 87 Enfoque rítmico y locus de control interno Episodio: EB 11 Confesiones sobre superación personal de una corredora de maratones (extra ball) Podcast: Vamos hablando con Alicia y Leticia. Libro: El guión de Robert McKee (versión original: Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting). Libro: Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success) de Sean Platt y Johnny B. Truant. Web: The Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn Episodio: EB 36 “Depredador contra la escritura” con Jackberry (extra ball) Episodio: EB 30 Autónomos felices: Pat Educadora Canina (extra ball) Podcast: This American Life Podcast: Serial Delicatessen: "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio" de Jessica Abel Libro Delicatessen: "Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio" de Jessica Abel Episodio: EP 26 Dinamizar cursos online con Patricia Guerrero - Presentástico Episodio: Episodio 5 – Vivir de la formación online con Abel Aubone - Learning Legendario. Os recordamos nuestros grupos de Telegram:

Dale Roberts teaches people how to grow their own profitable self-publishing businesses.He is a Certified Personal Trainer, bestselling author, and self-published author of well over 40 books. Dale provides a wide range of educational videos on self-publishing which you can find on his YouTube channel.   Quotes To Remember: “Ten percent of the process is writing the book. Ninety percent is marketing it and promoting it.” “One of the worst things that you can do is being the weird guy.” “At the end of the day, one of the things that's going to build a longer term sustainable business is going to be out there building actual real relationships.” “Identify who your audience is and how do they communicate.” “Book covers make a world of difference.”   What You’ll Learn: How to Market the Book You Published Optimizing Your Books in Amazon 4 Valuable Areas when Optimizing Your Books Avoiding the ‘Someday’ Policy   Key Links From The Show: Dale’s Site Dale’s YouTube Channel Guitar World Magazine Kindle CreateSpace Meetup   Recommended Books: The 90-Day Home Workout Plan by Dale Roberts Write. Publish. Repeat by Sean Platt and‎ Johnny B. Truant Secrets of the Six-Figure by Tom Corson-Knowles Have A Nice Day: A Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks by Mick Foley, Mankind, and WWF Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience. I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success. You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

This week Trudi Jaye talks to Indie publishing personalities Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt from the Story Studio Podcast (previously the Self Publishing Podcast) about their experiences in self publishing in the last few years, from the early days when they didn't know as much about writing or marketing their books to their experiences with non fiction and creating the Smarter Artist community of authors.   They also talk about why we should call ourselves simply publishers instead of self publishers (ie our aim should be to be indistinguishable from traditionally published books), how to find people to help you achieve your publishing dreams (instead of trying to do it all yourself), and why readers are the most important part of an author's career (of course!). It's a fun episode with loads of takeaways that you'll be able to use in your own writing journey. 

This week we read "Invasion" by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant. Ah, the loose, meandering prose of Platt and Truant - not to be confused with Truant and Platt, a Fresno based lawfirm that specializes in Asbestos cases.

Sean Platt and Johnny B Truant joined Michael B Nelson and Simon Huggins for this episode where we talked about Storyshop, the amazing new application for prewriting, and active writing. Sterling and Stone has been helping their audience with the craft of writing for years with The Self Publishing Podcast: Archives Here and now with their […] The post The Tech For Writers Podcast: Storyshop appeared first on The Tech For Writers.

Sean Platt is the Co-Founder of Sterling and Stone; a boutique publishing company that has published over 100 books since 2011. Sean has also owned a floral shop empire and a preschool, and he is currently also an author and podcaster for countless projects of his own. In this episode, we’re diving in deep into […] The post Sean Platt | How to Generate 6 Figure Revenue Each Month by Writing Kindle Books appeared first on Smart Business Revolution.

Volvemos a la carga con un tema relacionado con la productividad: priorizar y ejecutar tareas. Hoy también hemos hecho todas las secciones del programa. El libro Delicatessen que recomendamos es “Internet del dinero“ de Andreas Antonopoulos. Libro: The Beam: Season Two de Sean Platt y‎ Johnny B. Truant. Netflix: Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Netflix: "My next guest needs no introduction" con David Letterman Podcast: Jocko Podcast | Leadership and Discipline. YouTube: Recopilación de diálogos: El Sargento De Hierro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1v67eNvDfY Artículo: ¿Qué son los objetivos SMART? ¿Cómo redactar un objetivo SMART? Episodio: ZT 76 Multipotenciales Somos zetatesters Episodio: EB 33 Autónomos felices: Daniel Julià (extra ball) Episodio: Te pagamos por aprender con Miguel Caballero - BeSuricata, el podcast. Web: Tutellus.io | Reinventando la educación con Blockchain Episodio: EP 18 Aspectos clave de la voz hablada con Rosa Martínez Fernández | Presentástico Artículo - How I Built a #1-Ranked Podcast With 60M+ Downloads - Tim Ferriss Patreon de Mossegalapoma | Podcast de tecnología y ciencia en catalán Patreon de Andreas Antonopoulos | Evangelista de Bitcoin y Open Blockchains Episodio (en catalán): Mosseguem la poma amb Tomàs Manzanares - BeSuricata, el podcast. Web: YoTrail - Dani Amo Estos son nuestros grupos de Telegram: Somos zetatesters (grupo general). ZetaKids (padres y madres preocupados por la educación de sus hij@s) ZetaMoney (finanzas personales) ZetaRunners (yonkis del running). Delicatessen: Internet del dinero de Andreas Antonopoulos L

Libro: The Beam: Season One de Sean Platt y Johnny B. Truant. Episodio: ZT 44 Escribir y “Write. Publish. Repeat” de Johnny B. Truant y Sean Platt Episodio: ZT 53 Sesgo de negatividad (Errores de Lógica V) (Donde hay el comentario del libro "Write. Publish. Repeat"). Libro: Unicorn Western: Full Saga de Sean Platt y Johnny B. Truant. Libro: Leonardo da Vinci de Walter Isaacson. Libro: Steve Jobs de Walter Isaacson. Libro: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life de Walter Isaacson. Libro: Einstein de Walter Isaacson. Libro: Homo Deus: Breve historia del mañana de Yuval Noah Harari. Episodio: ZT 61 Transhumanismo y “Homo Deus” de Yuval Noah Harari Libro: Platform Revolution de Geoffrey G Parker Libro: ALGORITMOS PARA LA VIDA COTIDIANA: La ciencia de la informática aplicada a las decisiones humanas de Brian Christian (Autor),‎ Tom Griffiths (Autor),‎ Isabel Moros (Traductor),‎ Cristina Alcoya (Traductor) Libro: Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy de Cathy O'Neil. Película: Nerve. Un juego sin reglas. Web: tweet DELETE TED: Daniel Kahneman - El enigma de la experiencia frente a la memoria. Libro: Superinteligencia: Caminos, peligros, estrategias de Nick Bostrom (Autor),‎ Marcos Alonso (Traductor)

Episodio: #09 "Do it yourself"con Marc Alier - BeSuricata. Artículo: Dinámicas participativas (II): Indefensión aprendida - Presentástico. YouTube: Indefensión aprendida (subtitulado)  Web: Sam Harris Libro: Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong de Erik Barker. Libro: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life de Mark Manson.   Libro: The Beam: Season One de Sean Platt y Johnny B. Truant. [Libro] “Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)” de Johnny B. Truant y Sean Platt. [Libro] “Fiction Unboxed: Publishing and Writing a Novel in 30 Days, From Scratch, In Front of the World” de Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt y David Wright. [Podcast] The Self Publishing Podcast Libro: Iterate And Optimize: Optimize Your Creative Business for Profit de Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant y David Wright. Libro: La conjura de los necios de John Kennedy Toole.

Sean Platt a fixture in the indie writing community stops by the show. From his breakout serialized dystopian hit Yesterday's Gone with writing partner Dave. How about popular Sci-Fi hits The Beam and Alien Invasion with his other writing partner Johnny? Not to mention their popular show the Self Publishing podcast and growing story studio Sterling and Stone. Despite all the success, books, podcasts, and software innovation, it comes down to one simple truth. The key to indie writing success: Be true to yourself and Write-Publish-Repeat. You can find Sean and his story team at: http://sterlingandstone.net. Prolific Writer Takeaways: Do the work. You have to want to do the work. Writing is a journey not an event. Invest in yourself. Write-Publish-Repeat key to success. Be ready. Be prepared. Recommended Resources: Software- Story Shop Software- Slack Fiction- Lexicon by Max Berry Non Fiction- Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday Movie- The Invitation

Hoy nos ha visitado Javier Belmar, un oyente del podcast que nos ha traído chocolate de Ecuador de mucha calidad. Javier descubrió nuestro podcast y en dos meses ha escuchado los 55 episodios que teníamos publicados. De nuevo hemos repetido el formato de comentar las ideas de un libro, en este caso "So Good They Can't Ignore You". Libros que ha leído Tomàs esta semana: Puerto escondido de María Oruña. Libros que ha leído Marc Alier esta semana: Yesterday's Gone: Season Three de Sean Platt y David Wright Libros que ha leído Carles esta semana: So good they can't ignore you de Cal Newport. [Libro] “Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success)” de Johnny B. Truant y Sean Platt. [Podcast] The Self Publishing Podcast [Libro] El Marciano – Andy Weir [Web] EscritoresFantasma.es [Libro] “Fiction Unboxed: Publishing and Writing a Novel in 30 Days, From Scratch, In Front of the World” de Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt y David Wright. [Web] Lynda.com [Libro] ¿De qué color es tu paracaídas? Un manual práctico para personas que buscan empleo o un cambio de profesión de Richard N. Bolles. [Vídeo] Benjamin Zander 2008 Música y Pasión. Con los ojos brillantes - TED Talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71w-oasL6iQ [Episodio] ZT 01: Actitud tester, Life Hacking y “La semana laboral de 4 horas” de Tim Ferriss [Episodio] ZT 03: Small wins y “El poder de los hábitos” de Charles Duhigg ¡El podcast de Presentástico ya está en iTunes! [Libro] “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” de Cal New Port. [Artículo] Errores de lógica (III): el Efecto encuadre y la Prueba social [Web] Museu de la xocolata. [Libro] Exprime tus neuronas: 12 reglas básicas para ejercitar la mente de John Medina. [Web] Jamie Oliver [Vídeo] Canal Viajar Jamie Oliver le quita las ganas de nuggets a los niños https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBgL3qOGyXI [Artículo] ¿Qué es el ad

On the 88th episode of the pod, Jill and Adam read through a few listener emails and offer book recommendations based on what you, the listener, has been reading. If you'd like some recommendations just email professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com with what you're reading or follow us on Twitter!    We then dive into all the big books coming out in February and have a mini excitement-panic attack over how amazing the audiobook of Lincoln in the Bardo is going to be. All books discussed can be found below (click on the titles to sample them). Take a listen!    Reader Advisory picks and recommendations:   Reader James's picks   Stabbing Set with Sapphires by L. A. Nisula   The Domino Lady by Lars Anderson   Skin Game by Tonia Brown   Storm of Chains by Jeremiah D. Schmidt   The Book Nerds recommendations for James (and you!)   The Aeronaut's Windlass by Jim Butcher   The Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger   The Dream Engine Series by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant   The IceFire Trilogy by Patty Jansen   Reader Andrea's picks   Sweet Breath of Memory by Ariella Cohen   A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro   The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova   The Book Nerds recommendations for Andrea (and you!)   The Splintered series by A. G. Howard   The Scarlet series by A. C. Gaughen   The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova   The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins   Reader Tina's picks   Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay   Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie   The Girl Before by JP Delaney   The Book Nerds recommendations for Tina (and you!)   The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena   The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware   Reader Jessie's picks   Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult   Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan   The Book Nerds recommendations for Jessie (and you!)   Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult   Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult   Run by Ann Patchett   Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson   Carsick by John Waters   Veeck as in Wreck by Bill Veeck & Ed Linn   Other Books Discussed   Caraval by Stephanie Garber   Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth   The full list of books coming out in February we're most excited about   Highlights:   Lincoln in the Bardo (the audiobook especially)   Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman   A Separation by Katie Kitamura   Pachinko Min Jin Lee   The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen   King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard   The Conjuring of Light by V. E. Schwab   The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas   Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @ProBookNerds. Email us directly at professionalbooknerds@overdrive.com   Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com   Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.

In this episode, we interviewed bestselling author and prolific writer, Sean Platt. He discussed where he is taking his publishing business, how you can write faster, and how you can market your books smarter. The post Ep 113: “Writing Faster, Marketing Smarter” first appeared on Book Marketing Tools Blog.

Escribir como terapia. Escribir para reflexionar y ordenar pensamientos. Escribir para tener conversaciones con uno mismo. Escribir para compartir ideas, aprendizajes y proyectos. Escribir para publicar libros... Son algunos de los temas que hemos tocado en este episodio sobre... (adivinad) ¡ESCRIBIR! De hecho, hemos tenido que hacer un podcast interruptus porque teníamos que irnos. Continuaremos la semana que viene con la segunda parte sobre "Escribir". Podéis hacernos llegar más preguntas, recursos, críticas o lo que queráis a somos (a_r_r_o_b_a) zetatesters.com, en Twitter (@zetatesters) o en nuestro Canal de Telegram: Somos zetatesters. También podéis dejar un comentario en la entrada de este episodio. Recordad que si compráis a través de nuestro enlace de afiliados de Amazon España, no os cuesta más y nos llevamos una pequeña comisión. Usad el siguiente enlace para hacer cualquier compra (desde navegador, no desde app). Ahora que es la semana del Black Friday, aprovechad ;-) Comprad en Amazon.es con el enlace de afiliados de zetatesters Por cierto, Carles ha publicado por fin la segunda edición del libro Chromecasteando. Estará de oferta durante una semana en Amazon por sólo 0'99 €. [Episodio] ¿Cómo tributan fiscalmente los ingresos de proyectos personales? (Extra Ball 15) [Vídeo] "Los amigos de mis amigas" de Objetivo Birmania. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U4F7XKh7HI [Hoja de cálculo] Dani Amo propone hacer públicos vuestros proyectos personales en Retos Zetatesters. [Artículo] 10 razones por las que deberías escribir más a menudo. [Libro] "Memorias" de Isaac Asimov. [Libro] “Bla, bla, bla. Qué hacer cuando las palabras no funcionan” de Dan Roam. [Episodi] Humor en presentaciones con David Nihill (Extra ball 09) [Libro] "5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter: Write Faster, Write Smarter" de Chris Fox. [Libro] "La cocina de la escritura" de Daniel Cassany. [Libro] “A guide to the good life. The ancient art of stoic joy” de William B. Irvine [Libro] “Encuentra tu elemento: El camino para descubrir tu pasión y transformar tu vida” de Ken Robinson con Lou Aronica.

Foto de marco monetti. En este episodio 42 hablamos sobre resiliencia, qué entendemos sobre ella y cómo utilizarla para superar escollos en los proyectos de nuestra vida personal y profesional. Y lo hacemos comentando el libro Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life de Eric Greitens. En este episodio hemos mezclado el tema con el Delicatessen y no hemos tenido tiempo de hacer las secciones "Somos zetatesters" ni "Turno de acciones". [Libro] "Write Rubbish Repeat" de Jack Offonew y otros. [Libro] "Write. Publish. Repeat" de de Sean Platt y Johnny B. Truant. ATENCIÓN: Marc Alier ha conseguido contactar con un experto en fiscalidad para hacerle un extraball. Enviadnos preguntas al respecto a somos@181.224.135.109 Por cierto, en el grupo “Somos zetatesters” de Telegram yo somos 136 suricatas. Instala la app Telegram (iOS y Android) en tu dispositivo móvil y clica en el siguiente enlace para entrar en él. Ah, no olvides silenciar el grupo cuando entres. [Libro] "Guía Del Autoestopista Galáctico" de Douglas Adams. [Episodio] Una conversación sobre educar a contracorriente, programación y videojuegos con Fran Gallego (Extra Ball 14) [Episodio] (en catalán) mossegalapoma programa 168 – Carles Caño – Formar en tecnologia [Libro Delicatessen] “Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life” de Eric Greitens [Wikipedia] Trastorno por estrés postraumático. [Web] Dan Carlin. [Libro] "Fluir (Flow): Una psicología de la felicidad" de Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. [Libro] "The Obstacle is the Way: The Ancient Art of Turning Adversity to Advantage" de Ryan Holiday. [Episodio] Extra Ball ZT 04: entrevista con Raimón Samsó [Documental] Tony Robbins: No soy tu gurú – Original de Netflix [Libro] "Poder sin límites: La nueva ciencia del desarrollo personal" de Anthony Robbins. [Libro] "Gente tóxica" de Bernardo Stamateas. [Libro]

Ep#40: Self-Publishing Advice Podcast: Indie Author Fringe Highlight with Sean Platt and Johnny B Truant of Sterling & Stone believe the key to writing better is to write faster. Here they talk about their creative process, how planning helps authors to write a better story in less time, even if they're "pantsers", and their new story-planning app. A lot of indie publishing is frontier thinking. Sean and Johnny have been figuring the best way to approach their writing process, and in this podcast they share some lessons and techniques they’ve learned along the way. Here are three elements from this podcast that really resonated with me: Understanding your genre foundations. Know your characters. The importance of cover design for your readers, and you. Want to know why some books sell more than others? This information is out there and accessible to anyone who wants to take the time to understand their genre better. At the end of the day, if you want to sell more books, you have to write books that appeal to the genre’s core audience. When Johnny and Sean first started writing together it was as simple Sean coming out with a very simple outline and then Johnny turning it into a book. Along the way, David Wright joined the writing team, and they developed a systematic way of writing together that allows them to establish core relationships with the characters. At the end of this process, there’s enough information for each of the writing team to be able to picture the locations and know the characters. They have a connection with all of them, and this is one of the elements that allow them to write their stories faster. The Cover Design topic never gets old! But what was interesting was hearing about Sean and Johnny’s writing process. For Book 1 in the Invasion series, they commissioned the book cover before they started writing, and it provided some creative inspiration for their story details. During their cover design discussion, Johnny and Sean also discussed the importance of genre conventions in the cover process. Yes we all want our book to stand out in our genre, but if you design against the established conventions, especially in the major genres, you may end up getting passed over rather than stand out.  Our weekly Self-Publishing Advicebroadcast is brought to you by ALLi, the Alliance of Independent Authors. This Indie Author Fringe Highlight  is one of four regular shows, which include an ALLi Member Q&A, a beginners' salon and an advanced self-publishing salon.   Find more author advice, tips and tools at our self-publishing advice center, www.selfpublishingadvice.org. And, if you haven’t already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at www.allianceindependentauthors.org.   If you're not familiar with our Fringe event, it's three-times a year, online conference for self-publishing authors, brought to you by the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and fringe to the major global publishing fairs; London Book Fair, BookExp, and Frankfurt Book Fair. ALLi brings together the most up-to-date self-publishing education and information available and broadcasts it to authors everywhere. Running 24 sessions over 24 continuous hours allows our members, and other authors round the globe, to attend sessions, no matter where they’re located. For more information, visit our Conference Home Page.   Now, go write and publish.

Welcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. For the second week in a row, we welcome on author and podcaster, David W. Wright, to talk about the horror/thriller movie, Hush. Remember to subscribe and to leave comments. We answer all of them. Be on the lookout for new episodes being posted every Sunday.   Episode Links: Support The Horror Writers Podcast on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thehorrorwriterspodcast?ty=h David W. Wright on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thedavidwwright Sterling and Stone (The Publishing Company Dave co-owns) - https://sterlingandstone.net/ Available Darkness by David W. Wright and Sean Platt on Amazon - http://amzn.to/29SDT7B Jumper: Karma Police Book One by David W. Wright and Sean Platt on Amazon - http://amzn.to/29TpH1v Hush - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5022702/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 Zach Bohannon's Website - http://www.zachbohannon.com J. Thorn's Website - http://jthorn.net All Graphics Provided by Digges Creative -  http://www.diggescreative.com

Alyssa & Leslie share their experiences and takeaways from attending the 2016 Smarter Artist Summit. Panelists included: Mark LeFebvre, Joanna Penn, Nick Stephenson, Julia Kent, J.A. Huss, Andre Chaperon, and James Tonn in addition to Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant, and David Wright.

This week’s guest, Sean Platt, has turned a love of writing into an indie publishing phenomenon in the shape of story studio Sterling & Stone. But that’s only half his story. In Podcast 5, Sean talks with the guys about what’s next for Sterling & Stone, author productivity, dreaming big, making the right choices and […]

Graphic designer, author, product developer and workshop presenter   Interview starts at 14:57 and ends at 44:47 So whatever you do, you build products that relate to the knowledge that you have, and the two can feed each other, and you can do them in the same space.   News “Take your tablet to bed: Amazon rolls out ‘blue shade' tool for Fire” by Ellie Zolfagharifard at The Daily Mail - December 2, 2015 “Slice: Amazon grabs one-third of Black Friday online sales” by Ian P. Murphy at RetailDive - December 3, 2015 Amazon press release on holiday sales - December 1, 2015 “Amazon Puts out Hollow Holiday Metrics” by Natasha Lomos at TechCrunch - December 1, 2015 “Barnes & Noble Shares Clobbered As It Tells a Dreary Financial Story” by David Lieberman at Deadline.com - December 4, 2015. “Barnes & Noble's Problems are Self-Inflicted” by Lutz Muller at Seeking Alpha - December 1, 2015   Tech Tip  ComiXology and Amazon accounts can now be merged - via Tom Semple and Nate Hoffelder   Interview with Bruce Jones Books published by Bruce Jones on Amazon.com Essential Chords for Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele & Banjo by Bruce Jones “Marketing Your Videos” workshop in Ghana - November 26, 2015 CreateSpace Johann Bashford coloring books Mandala Happiness coloring books by Bruce Jones Bruce's How to Publish your Book Facebook group and map site Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income website Bill Gentile's Backpack Journalism website and online video workshops Periscope Blab Katch Books recommended by Bruce Jones: Write. Publish. Repeat. (The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success), by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant  Kindle Publishing Package: How to Discover Best-Selling eBook Ideas + How to Write a Nonfiction eBook in 21 Days + 61 Ways to Sell More Nonfiction Kindle Books by Steve Scott How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn Publish and Profit by Mike Koenigs Bruce Jones's extensive resource page - highly recommended! Content Click here to receive a free eBook from the University of Chicago Press: Dangerous Work: Diary of an Arctic Adventure by Arthur Conan Doyle Interview with the authors by Scott Monty Click here for a video on how to install BlueFire Reader on your Fire tablet   Music for my podcast is from an original Thelonius Monk composition named "Well, You Needn't." This version is "Ra-Monk" by Eval Manigat on the "Variations in Time: A Jazz Persepctive" CD by Public Transit Recording" CD.    Please Join the Kindle Chronicles group at Goodreads!

Today's Chat: Author and entrepreneur Sean Platt returns to talk about his writing process! To learn more about Sean head over to http://sterlingandstone.net/

Aired Monday, 19 October 2015, 4:00 PM ETJoin Simone Milasas, author of Joy of Business, business mentor international speaker, as she speaks with Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, the professionals in the Self Publishing Industry, leading a movement of Traditional-Publishing-Worthy Self Publishers.Do you have a book inside of you waiting to be created and actualized? Have you ever wondered how to enter the magical realm of published authors? Or maybe you have self-published but now it just doesn’t seem credible? Meet Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant, the professionals in the Self Publishing Industry, leading a movement of Traditional-Publishing-Worthy Self-Publishers. Listen in to find out everything you ever need to know about self-publishing (and how to have fun while doing it too)!About the Guests Sean Platt and Johnny B. TruantJohnny B. Truant is a co-host of the top-rated Self Publishing Podcast, co-author of the #1 Marketing bestseller Write. Publish. Repeat: The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success, and the author of well over 3 million words of popular fiction.Sean Platt is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, founder of the Sterling Stone Story Studio, and co-author (with Johnny B. Truant and David Wright) of Write. Publish. Repeat., the well-loved self-publishing industry guide.Johnny and Sean along with David Wright (#1 horror author of the Yesterday’s Gone series) also launched Fiction Unboxed in 2014 — a record-setting Kickstarter project in which Johnny and Sean wrote a full-length novel in 30 days, starting without any ideas or genre, in front of a live audience, sharing every detail of the process including story meetings, emails, and raw story drafts.The novel birthed through Fiction Unboxed (The Dream Engine, first in the Blunderbuss/Alterra series) went on to spawn what the Sterling Stone team calls “open-source fiction”: an open story world in which any author may write and publish without requiring permission and without paying royalties to the world’s creators.Johnny’s fiction works (mostly co-authored with Sean Platt) include the Invasion series, the political sci-fi serial The Beam, the fantasy/western mash-up Unicorn Western books, the satirical Fat Vampire series, the literary mindbender Axis of Aaron, and too many others to count.Johnny, Sean, and David host their trendsetting, boundary-pushing podcasts every week on YouTube, iTunes, and their independent author website at: http://sterlingandstone.net/

News:Roll for It on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/Roll-For-It-Purple-Edition/dp/B00E3S8K84/Rodney Smith's "Watch it Played" video on how to play Roll for It:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2VQmcLKecY Today's Chat:Sean Platt is one of the three head honchos at Sterline and Stone, an indie publishing studio. He has written a bunch of books on his own and is writting partners with both Dave Wright and Johnny Truant. In the past year his books have topped the charts at all the major retailers and he is one of the co-host of the very popular "Self Publishing Podcast."To learn more about Sean head over to http://sterlingandstone.net/

Christopher Kramer (or Christopher of Detroit) publishes unusual works of literature and visual art. From his Amazon page: His work blends the genres of autobiography, fable, spirituality, erotica, and pulp serial. Inside his fantasy worlds, Christopher examines philosophical dualities, transitions of the psyche, alternate realities, and spiritual revelations. We talk about art and literature, self-publishing, living and thinking as an artist, being from Detroit (where we lived on the same block), being an ex-pat (he currently lives in South Korea) and many other interesting topics. Links mentioned Christopher of Detroit's Amazon page Sublimation Pressworks The Odeon Review Joel Friedlander Scrivener Babelcube - I kept saying "Babelfish" Simon Whistler Write Better Faster by Monica Leonelle (my interview with Monica) Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant (my interview with Sean, Johnny and David Platt) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield ——————————————— Support WET: Patreon | Amazon Affiliates (click before shopping at Amazon and we’ll get a kickback on what you buy!) Subscribe to the WET Podcast in iTunes | Main page for The WET Podcast You can follow me at @emarsh. Music: “Double the Daily Dose” by Revolution Void (http://www.revolutionvoid.com)

In making the very first episode of Business Reimagined, I interviewed 19 other Firepole team members. While the best is included in episode 00, I've gathered the FUNNIEST stuff right here, for your enjoyment. Don't forget to check out episodes 01 and 02 for interviews with Sean Platt and Mitch Joel! We'd love if you take a moment and subscribe and leave a review. Each week, we'll mention a reviewer and share what he or she had to say!

Sean Platt is a pioneer and innovator in the business of fiction. He has a proven track record of doing what's never been done before, and with great success. He ran the second most successful fiction project in KickStarter history, and proved that fast writing can be good writing when he and his partner wrote a book in 30 days, live in front of 1,000 people. That's just part of it. Today, Sean talks about what's to come, both for him and for the fiction industry at large. Key Points At 5:03 - Even though they had great success with serials, Sean talks about why they've stepped away from them, and why other authors should look for another strategy. At 6:40 - Sean talks about one of his reimaginations that earns them the name 'hack writers,' but explains why that's not the case at all. At 14:00 - Sean talks about the concept of Open Source Fiction as yet another reimagination in fiction. At 16:10 - Subscriptions are becoming more common, and Sean has found a way to integrate it into his publishing company, but do it in a way that provides enormous value to his readers. At 19:20 - Sean's final reimagination that includes world class narration, and a new model that could be very disruptive to the publishing industry. Enjoying the podcast? Help us spread the word! Never miss an episode! Subscribe to us on iTunes or by RSS. (If you’re subscribing by RSS for the first time, go to your podcast player, and enter the RSS link – your player will know how to handle it!) When you rate and review, you help us reach others. Leave us a short review and a rating on iTunes, and every week we'll mention a reviewer by name and share what they had to say!

Johnny B. Truant, co host of the highly irreverent Self Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He reveals the strategies that have helped him recently write and publish a complete book, The Dark Horror Farce, Fat Vampire  in less than a month.

Sean Platt is a bestselling author with over 60 titles to his name on Amazon. Primarily a fiction writer, Sean’s world of words has a very entrepreneurial arm. As the founder of multiple imprints and publishing projects including Collective Inkwell, Realm of Sands, and his newest Sterling and Stone, he works with business partners Johnny B. Truant and David Wright to create and put out multiple series of stories in a plethora of genres, from children’s books, through to fantasy and full out dark horror. The voice behind the popular Sterling and Stone Podcast that used to be called The Self Publishing Podcast and website, he offers advice and insights to folks interested in self-publishing to help them set up their own entrepreneurial adventures. He has also penned the go-to guide for self-publishing success, Write. Publish. Repeat. In 2013, which continues to shine with over 400 five-star reviews on Amazon.   In 2014  with Johnny B. Truant, he completed and published an entire fiction book in just 30 days with their Fiction Unboxed Kickstarter project. And went for it again in November for NaNoWriMo with their Fiction Unboxed 1.5.

Welcome to The Horror Writers Podcast. Join J. Thorn and Richard Brown as they discuss writing and publishing horror using strategies that work for all genres. A new podcast is posted every Monday.   http://thehorrorwriterspodcast.com   Email us: thehorrorwriterspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/horrorwpodcast Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorwriterspodcast

Sean Platt is an author entrepreneur, founder of Sterling & Stone, and co-founder of the Collective Inkwell and Realm & Sands imprints. In this interview we talk about writing, creativity and productivity. Food for Thought 1+1 = 3 or more We don't get good ideas, we make ideas good! Be consistent and then add to it. Quality and volume are related and dependent on each other. Useful Links All the details about the Indie Author Pack Fiction unboxed The Self-Publishing Podcast My free ebook"You Wrote A Book: Now What?"

For WET004, I interviewed the three guys behind Sterling and Stone and the Self Publishing Podcast , Sean Platt, Johnny B. Truant and David Wright. This is my first interview with more than one person, and it went off quite well. These guys are full of information, insight, anecdotes and lots of jokes. Links Mentioned: Sterling and Stone WTF with Marc Maron Cory Doctorow Comixology Jim Kukral's Go Direct! --- Subcsribe to the WET Podcast in iTunes | Main page for The WET Podcast You can follow me at @emarsh. Music: “Double the Daily Dose” by Revolution Void (http://www.revolutionvoid.com)

Sean did something amazing with his recent book. He open sourced it and is allowing people to write inside the book's world. But that's not the best part. Sean is giving away the copyright and allowing people to own the copyright and royalties to anything they create within his world. It pretty amazing! Hear Sean explain everything in today's episode below. In this Episode We Discuss: Why you need to author a book series to be successful Why Sean decided to open source his “Dream Engine” book world and allow anyone to write books in the world and own both the copyright and royalties What is serialized fiction, how does it work, and is it still popular like it was in 2012 Resources mentioned in this episode: Fiction Unboxed Project The Dream Engine - the Steampunk novel that was written during the Fiction Unboxed Project Sean's two published Amazon Serials, Monstrous & Z 2134 Write, Publish Repeat - a how-to book on writing SterlingandStone website Joanna Penn's website, the Creative Penn About Sean Sean has written more than a dozen books with the help of David Wright and Johnny B. Truant. Some of these books include his most popular series: Yesterdays Gone, The Beam, and Unicorn Western. Recently Sean wrote, The Dream Engine, with the help of Johnny B. Truant during a project they called Fiction Unboxed. Besides writing, Sean enjoys spending time with Sean his wife, daughter, and son. Connect with Sean: You can visit Sean's website: SterlingandStone.net Follow Sean on Twitter Connect With The Podcast: Sign up for the email list and I'll send you my free eBook, 5 Ways You Can Make Money as a Millennial Follow on Instagram: @moneymaker.xyz Follow on Twitter: @moneymakerxyz Enjoy the episode? Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and leave a 5 star review! The Podcast is also now available to subscribe to on Stitcher Radio.

Sean shares his strategies and systems for writing novels. He shares how he co-wrote more than 1.5 million words last year with his business partner, Johnny B. Truant, by writing out an outline that fleshes out his ideas on paper. Hear the systems he uses in today's episode below. In this Episode We Discuss: What got Sean interested in writing fiction Sean’s gift of telling stories through copywriting Sean’s system for writing online articles fast How and why Sean started a blog How Sean’s refined systems helped him produce more than 1.5 million words last year with his business partner Sean’s outlining system of writing out character descriptions, location scouting, and more How Sean writes out what he calls 300 word “Beats” which are description and background of each chapter in the novel Sean shares how he and his business partner wrote a complete story, from no idea to finished novel, in just 30 days Resources mentioned in this episode: Fiction Unboxed Project The Dream Engine - the Steampunk novel that was written during the Fiction Unboxed Project About Sean Sean has written more than a dozen books with the help of David Wright and Johnny B. Truant. Some of these books include his most popular series: Yesterdays Gone, The Beam, and Unicorn Western. Recently Sean wrote, The Dream Engine, with the help of Johnny B. Truant during a project they called Fiction Unboxed. Besides writing, Sean enjoys spending time with Sean his wife, daughter, and son. Connect with Sean: You can visit Sean's website: SterlingandStone.net Follow Sean on Twitter Connect With The Podcast: Sign up for the email list and I'll send you my free eBook, 5 Ways You Can Make Money as a Millennial Follow on Instagram: @moneymaker.xyz Follow on Twitter: @moneymakerxyz Enjoy the episode? Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and leave a 5 star review! The Podcast is also now available to subscribe to on Stitcher Radio. Can't wait for Thursday? Listen to Sean explain why he decided to open source his book, The Dream Engine, below.  

This week: Amtrak Writers in Residence program, Twitter Fiction Festival, 'Write. Publish. Repeat.' by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant,  Problogger tickets went on sale, Stephen King's reading list for writers on Aerogramme Studio. Interview with Graeme Simsion, author of 'The Rosie Project'. How would you describe Morgan Freeman's voice? Pink Fibro Book Club, Australian Writers' Centre Facebook page, 'Food Writing in Vietnam tour' on the cover of Qantas magazine, and much more. Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

Episode 48 comes to you from the sunny Andalucia region of Spain. Today we're talking about how to carve out time in your life for a big goal without sacrificing your relationship.  Going after a big goal comes with big ups and downs. Working together with your partner through that effort and enjoying the life you create together along the way can be a huge challenge. Today we're learning how one successful author has married his love for his family with a crazy writing schedule. The story will get you excited to get after whatever your big goal may be with the support of the one you love. Sean Platt is co-founder of the Collective Inkwell and Realm & Sands imprints, speaker, and author, with breakout indie hits such as Yesterday’s Gone, WhiteSpace, Unicorn Western and The Beam, as well as traditionally published titles Z 2134 and Monstrous. He publishes over 2 million words a year (2 million!) and still makes time for his relationship. Today we're going to find out how he does it.

Sean Platt is the co-author of several engrossing fiction series including Yesterday's Gone, The Beam, and Z 2134. More than just a fiction writer, however, Sean is a savvy publishing professional who has figured out a lot about how Amazon works, the art and science of serialized books, and what it takes to sell bundles of books. With co-author Johnny B. Truant, Sean shares all his publishing advice in Write. Publish. Repeat., the backdrop of our in-depth conversation about writing good books that sell again and again.

Kobo Writing Life Director Mark Lefebvre interviews Johnny B. Truant author of the Fat Vampire series, and co-author of The Beam and Unicorn Western.  The two discuss: How Johnny is continuing and concluding the Fat Vampire saga, which began as a joke during a discussion on the Self-Publishing Podcast, but became a series featuring a loveable, sympathetic and genuine hero (Reginald) rather than just a simple series of fat jokes. Johnny's evolution as a writer – specifically, how Johnny's first novel, The Bialy Pimps, described as “Clerks” in a bagel shop, took him twelve years to publish it; compared to the incredible weekly word count he is currently producing (ie, 270,000 words for the Fat Vampire series in a single year)  Giving oneself permission to simply write fast  Johnny's first collaborative novel project (along with Sean Platt) entitled Unicorn Western, and the hilarious origin story of how the series stemmed from a research argument on the Self-Publishing Podcast that led Dave to crack a joke about unicorns appearing in a western. The Beam, an intellectual science-fiction series that Johnny is co-writing with Sean Platt How outlining, or creating “beats” for a story helped Johnny to write fast Johnny's continuing experiments with his writing, including the layout and placement of the tools, such as keyboard, monitor, etc Eminem as Johnny's “go-to” musical artist to listen to while he is writing  Johnny's evolving philosophy on pricing strategies and funnels for writers, including making the first book in various series free The call to action including choice of links to the other books and bundles in a book published as part of a series. How the product image for The Beam books one through six is a three dimensional image conveys something one might normally only see when holding or looking at a physical boo How there is no instant fix or easy solution, but that being successful requires thinking long term, being patient and involves a lot of hard work The satisfaction of helping other writers that Johnny receives from producing the Self-Publishing Podcast For this episode's side-bar note, Mark speaks about social media strategies, including how it's not about “broadcasting” a message (such as “please buy my book”) but, rather, engaging with and participating and adding to a community (with a reference to Episode 004 with Mitch Joel) OTHER LINKS/RESOURCES Johnny's books on Kobo The Self Publishing Podcast Episode 003 of KWL Podcast (with Johnny's podcast pals Sean Platt and David Wright)  

Check out the books we're discussing here!  Kobo Writing Life Director Mark Lefebvre interviews authors Sean Platt and David Wright about their Collective Inkwell properties which include the highly successful serial thrillers Yesterday's Gone, White Space and Available Darkness. Mark chats with Sean and Dave about the following: Collaboration between writers – tools used, the logistics of how they do it and the importance of honesty with each other (ie, not pulling punches when something “sucks”) Writing a serialized story and Dave's behind-the-scenes inspiration from the old TV series “Cliffhangers” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliffhangers_%28TV_series%29) Communication with readers, reader feedback & responding to fan email Budgeting writing time, email time and the Sanelater email filter (Sanebox - http://www.sanebox.com/) Sean's 5 sentence email rule The importance of the duality of Mr. Sunshine and Mr. Cynical A mention of Unicorn Western (co-written by Sean and Johnny B. Truant) – Free First Book and Full Saga (Books 1 to 9) Writing an evil character like Bericio Wolfe (favourite “bad guy” from Yesterday's Gone) First Episode – Free, Full First Season (Episodes 1 to 6), Full Second Season (Episodes 7 to 12), Full Third Season (Episodes 13 to 18) Keeping track of timelines and Dave's favourite tool – Scapple (a brainstorming tool from the makers of Scrivener. Advice to writers just beginning on their path: which includes the importance of patience, trusting your instincts and the rabbit-hole of distractions that can steal an author's time Teaser talk about the sci-fi series The Beam (co-written by Sean and Johnny B. Truant) – Free First Episode or Full Season (6 Episodes) eBook The thrill of hearing from new fans who are Kobo readers.  (And Dave's love of Canada and Canadians) Being real, being human and being honest Sean's perspective on the importance of speed, genre hopping and how he's like a monkey How sharing so much via their weekly podcast (Self-Publishing Podcast) keeps them honest The importance of giving yourself permission to suck in your first draft and keeping at writing, ideally every day OTHER NOTES Mark talks about Kobo's “open, social and collaborative” nature and the concept of embracing all retailers and making your work available everywhere – how certain retailer's exclusivity programs are akin to asking ALL your customers to only shop at a single bookstore.  Not always a realistic option. Q&A Answer to:  Do I need an ISBN to publish on Kobo Writing Life?  Answer: No, you don't need an ISBN.  You can certainly BYOI (bring your own ISBN) or, if you don't we'll assign a “dummy” ISBN – with a note on some of our retailer partners that don't ingest dummy ISBNs   MISC LINKS Self-Publishing Podcast (which Sean & David co-host with Johnny B. Truant)  - AKA SPP http://selfpublishingpodcast.com/ [SPP Episode 57 – With KWL's Mark Lefebvre as guest:  http://selfpublishingpodcast.com/57/]   Listen to the audio version of Yesterday's Gone via the YG podcast http://collectiveinkwell.com/category/podcast/      

Grind Pulp Podcast is here to talk all things Grind Pulp. In the episode we talk Weird Westerns and discuss three short stories as well as weird western movies.  Stories: 1. Greenhorns - William R. D. Wood 2. Unicorn Western 1 - Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant  3. Of all the Plagues A Lover Bears - Derrick Ferguson Movies: 1. Westworld - Michael Crichton 2. El Topo - Alejandro Jordorowsky 3. Cowboys vs. Aliens - John Favreau A few more movies get mentioned. Andrew bashes on the Better off Undead podcast (this just our second episode), and other hi-jinx ensue. Grind Pulp Podcast

This week Iain is joined by Sean Platt, respected blogger and co-author of several highly successful pieces of serial fiction, including Yesterday’s Gone and Available Darkness. Sean talks about how he came to write serial fiction, his philosophy on writing, and the last 15 minutes is a fascinating insight into the trials and tribulations of blogging for writers. It’s a must-listen episode so pop your headphones on and get stuck in.

Few friends of mine are as creative, giving, and hilarious as my friend Sean Platt. Sean is an amazing fiction author with a number of active series in production, including two being published by Amazon's exclusive 47North division. Sean's imagination is impressive to behold. Our chat with him about being a proud entrepreneur, ambitious writer, creative storyteller, and devoted father, you will enjoy but a glimpse of his magic. He talks fast; consider yourself warned. He uses colorful language (meaning more than a few explicit words, although in a lighthearted way); consider yourself warned. And he knows more than just about anyone about modern book publishing and how to build a worthwhile life and career as an author entrepreneur. Sean's a hoot. So strap in for a fun, fast-paced chat. You'll enjoy the ride!

Johnny B. Truant is the co-host of the highly irreverent Self Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. In this interview, he reveals the strategies that have recently helped him write and publish a complete book, The Dark Horror Farce, Fat Vampire  in less than a month.