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Send us Fan MailHosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid cut through the noise of book marketing advice to spotlight what genuinely moves books: word of mouth. Nearly half of readers (47–48%) choose books based on personal recommendations — outperforming social media, platforms, and AI discovery tools combined. Beth and Lisa share three low-cost, actionable strategies to spark that word of mouth before and after your launch.3 Strategies to Spark Word of Mouth1. Build a Street Team• Recruit 20–30 trusted readers (writers, friends, community members) and give them an advance copy — digital or print• Provide a short, clear list of 3 specific asks: post on social media, share with friends, leave a review• One voice becomes 25 — and those 25 can each reach 10 more, creating exponential amplification with minimal effort from you2. Engage Bookstagrammers & BookTok Creators — Early• Identify creators who read books in your genre months before your launch — not the week of• Comment, share, and engage with their content authentically to build a genuine relationship first• Pay it forward with fellow authors — share their books freely, and don't be afraid to ask directly when your book drops3. Attend Local Book Festivals• Book festivals are abundant, often within driving distance, and free to apply for as an author — no flights or hotel rooms required• Having a new or recent release significantly improves your chances of acceptance; apply before your launch• In-person connection creates lasting amplifiers — readers who meet you, enjoy your book, and tell 10 friends Key Takeaway: Stop spending hours on content nobody sees. Invest that time in real relationships — book groups, communities, and fellow authors. Marketing doesn't have to be expensive or high-tech to work.Have a marketing tip that's worked for you? Beth and Lisa want to hear it.• Beth: beth@writerswithwrinkles.net• Lisa: lisa@writerswithwrinkles.net Support the show Visit the WebsiteFind Full Episodes on YouTube!Writers with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!
Sales reps are crucial pieces of the book industry puzzle. They are the the ones who help stores find the titles that would be good fits, give feedback to publishers about their title lists, and so much more!This week on the pod, we're back chatting with sales rep extraordinaire Maureen Karb to talk about the process of selling books to bookstores, and what makes a great rep.************Thank you for catching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************
Orna Ross explores what social media can — and can't — do for indie authors in a landscape that has changed beyond recognition. Listen for tips on how to audit what social media truly costs you in time, money, and creative energy; a comparison of the top ten platforms for authors in 2026; and questions that point you to the right platform for you — or help you decide whether social media is worth your time at all. Show Notes Self-Publishing Store Sponsor This podcast is proudly sponsored by Bookfunnel. Do you have reader magnets, ARCs, and direct digital sales? Want to join multi-author promotions? Thousands of authors trust BookFunnel for seamless delivery and real human support. Visit BookFunnel.com. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Host Orna Ross launched the Alliance of Independent Authors at the London Book Fair in 2012. Her work for ALLi has seen her named as one of The Bookseller's "100 top people in publishing". She also publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and is greatly excited by the democratizing, empowering potential of author-publishing. For more information about Orna, visit her website.
Publicity feels like the breakthrough moment every author is chasing—but most big interviews, features, and media hits don't translate into book sales the way you expect. In many cases, they don't move the needle at all.In this episode, we unpack what publicity really is—TV, radio, magazines, online media—and why it's rarely a direct path to sales. The core problem is simple: you're often putting your book in front of a cold audience with no reason to act right now. Visibility without context, trust, or repetition doesn't convert.We break down the “glamorous” marketing choices authors make that sound impressive but quietly underperform, and then shift into a more effective strategy.The key is reframing publicity as an asset, not an outcome.When used correctly, media coverage becomes a long-term marketing tool—something you can leverage across your website, media page, Amazon presence, and ongoing promotion. We talk through how to extract value from every feature: pulling quotes, building credibility, reinforcing your positioning, and creating repeat exposure so readers recognize you later and feel more confident buying. Because for books, familiarity isn't optional—it's what reduces perceived risk and drives decisions.We also tackle a listener question on marketing books that require deeper trust—topics like grief, caregiving, and spiritual struggle. These readers aren't casually browsing; they're actively looking for guidance and reassurance. That means your publicity and marketing need to clearly communicate authority, experience, and proof. We show you how to position those “receipts” so your visibility actually leads somewhere.If you've ever landed a great interview and wondered why it didn't translate into sales—or you're trying to make your publicity work harder for you—this episode gives you a more strategic framework.Subscribe, share it with an author who's chasing publicity, and stay tuned—because next, we'll break down how to actually land the right podcast interviews in the first place.Send us your feedback!Help shape our 2026 content by taking our 30-second listener poll!
A Note from James:This is why I love doing podcasts—talking to people like Dr. Sheena Howard, author of Why Wakanda Matters. Wakanda is the country where Black Panther is from, and Sheena has written extensively about comics, including work on Black Panther itself.We talk about comics, race, and storytelling. I asked a question I was almost afraid to ask—whether the Black Panther movie was racist against other Black people—and she gave a surprising answer. We also talk about a time she was abducted in Jamaica, along with a lot of other topics.I loved this conversation. Please listen. Episode Description:James sits down with Dr. Sheena Howard—scholar, comic book writer, and Eisner Award winner—for a conversation that moves between pop culture, publishing, and personal survival.They use Black Panther as a lens to examine how stories shape identity, how representation evolves, and why cultural narratives are often filtered through systems that weren't built to support them. Sheena breaks down the tension between nationalism and isolationism in Wakanda, and why audiences interpret the same story in radically different ways.The conversation also goes deeper—into how gatekeeping works in publishing today, how creators can bypass it, and why building your own audience may be the most reliable path forward.And then there's the story she didn't tell for years: being abducted at 19. What happened, why she stayed silent, and what it reveals about psychology, fear, and resilience.This episode is about storytelling—but also about control: who has it, who doesn't, and how to take it back.What You'll Learn:Why “Black superheroes don't sell” is a myth—and how the industry perpetuates it anywayThe real gatekeeping mechanism in publishing today (and why audience ownership matters more than ever)How subtle bias shows up now—not in obvious barriers, but in shifting goalpostsWhat makes a story resonate across audiences (and why Black Panther worked at scale)The psychology of abusive situations—and how awareness and boundaries are built over timeTimestamped Chapters:[03:04] A Note from James[03:53] Favorite Superheroes: From Captain America to Black Panther[04:27] Why Black Panther Connected Culturally[04:43] The $1.2B Question: Why So Late for Black Superheroes?[05:17] Luke Cage, Netflix, and the “Myth” That Black Stories Don't Sell[05:39] Tyler Perry and the “Outlier” Problem[06:23] Pressure on Black-Led Films to Be Perfect[07:00] What Wakanda Represents (Uncolonized Possibility)[07:53] Killmonger: Anger, Oppression, and Relatability[08:23] MLK vs. Malcolm X Parallel in Black Panther[09:00] Identity Formation: African vs. African American Perspectives[09:47] Are Black Superheroes Designed to “Feel Safe”?[10:28] Gentrification, Stereotypes, and Media Influence[11:50] Media Isn't “Just Entertainment”[12:00] Early Representation and Cultural Messaging[12:28] Who Created Black Panther—and Why That Matters[13:07] Rewriting History: What Would She Change?[13:49] Designing a Modern Black Superhero[14:47] Why a Modern Hero Might Be “Invisible”[15:44] Publishing Barriers and Gatekeeping Conversations[16:36] Social Media vs. Traditional Publishing Access[17:26] Building 163K Followers—and Still Not Enough[21:47] The Instagram Post: “I Was Abducted at 19”[22:11] How It Started: Cheap Tour, No Money, Bad Decision[23:05] The Trap: Locked House and Escalation[25:00] Refusal and Survival Strategy[26:02] Car Crash and Escape Attempt[27:00] Walking Away and Getting Home[28:30] Why She Stayed Silent for Years[29:20] Abusive Relationships and Self-Blame[30:26] Leaving Abuse: The Role of Her Son[31:06] Love Bombing and Early Warning Signs[33:02] Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships[35:45] Teaching Kids Boundaries and Self-Worth[37:21] “Is Wakanda Racist?”—The Big Question[38:00] Nationalism vs. Racism Explained[39:00] Isolationism vs. Imperialism[41:00] Why Some Black Superheroes Don't Break Out[43:00] The Loss (and Survival) of Great Storytelling[46:14] How She Got Hired by Marvel (Cold Email + PI)[48:29] Why Pitching Ideas to Marvel Often Fails[50:00] Cold Outreach: Being Seen Before Heard[52:00] Do You Need Social Media to Sell Books? (Yes.)[55:01] Building an Audience vs. Waiting to Be Discovered[56:00] Email Lists: The Real Asset for Writers[59:00] Should You Niche Down or Stay Broad?[01:09:36] Do Podcasts Actually Sell Books?[01:12:00] Why Publishers Don't Care About You (At First)[01:14:18] Choose One: Money, Readers, or Prestige[01:15:10] Quantity vs. Quality Writing Models[01:23:56] Success Beyond the New York Times List[01:24:25] Owning Your IP vs. Writing for Marvel[01:26:18] “Survive the Gap” Concept and Film Project[01:27:00] Turning Ideas Into Franchises[01:28:44] Why Ownership Beats Gatekeeping[01:30:34] What's Next: Hip Hop and ComicsAdditional ResourcesHome | Dr. Sheena C. Howard | Creative EntrepreneurWhy Wakanda Matters by Dr. Sheena HowardBlack Comics: Politics of Race and Representation by Dr. Sheena HowardNina's Whisper by Dr. Sheena HowardMarvel's Black Panther (film)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does the Kroger grocery store empire have in common with authors and books? Lots … and now you can discover another alternative portal to sell your books. The Authors In Grocery Stores program is available in half the states in the US … that is if you are working within the portal that 220 authors are using, selling over 30,000 books and retaining over 60 percent of the retail book price. Sound interesting? CEO Ray DePew is the featured guest on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Within it, your takeaways include: -Why it makes dollars and sense to add grocery stores to your book marketing mix. -How to be invited into the program. -What an author needs to have at a grocery signing event. - How to create your author bookselling tour. -How you get paid and how often. And of course, much more. Join in ... you will learn a lot! Tune in for lots of ideas and how-to tactics via the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. It's ranked in the Top Ten of bookmarketing campaigns. Since its inception seven years ago, the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast with over 21 million listeners downloading various shows for practical publishing and book marketing guidance. Join me and become a regular subscriber.
In this episode, hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan dive deep into the ever-evolving challenges and strategies behind promoting your work as a writer. Drawing on their own publishing journeys—spanning traditional and indie paths—they share honest insights, mishaps, and lessons learned about building visibility, reaching readers, and navigating the business side of a creative life.Alex and Chris also spotlight four standout examples—from solo creators like Damon Manx and Rebecca Cuthbert, to the collaborative energy of the Horror Writers Association and Black Nerd Problems. For a list of the tips from this episode, CLICK HERE.Have any questions, comments, or suggestions?Then, please leave them in the Comments Section.Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.comAnd follow us on ...@Tell The Damn Story www.TellTheDamnStory.comwww.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story YouTube.com/ Tell The Damn StoryIf you're enjoying these episodes, please take a moment to show your support by clicking on the link to ... Buy Me A Coffee!
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- During an interview with The Atlantic, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) reacted to Kamala Harris's critiques of him and her reasoning for not selecting him to be her 2024 running mate. Shapiro exclaimed: “I mean, she's trying to sell books and cover her ass.” 4:20pm- On Thursday, authorities announced charges against a 30-year-old Virginia man believed to have placed two pipe bombs at the Democratic and Republican national committees the night before the January 6th, 2021 unrest at the U.S. Capitol. During a press conference announcing the charges, Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed “search warrants are being executed, and there could be more charges to come.” She added: “Let me be clear. There was no new tip, there was no new witness—just good, diligent police work and prosecutorial work.” Initial reports suggest the suspect is an anarchist. 4:40pm- The show goes off the rails! Who is screening calls? And does it even matter since Rich doesn't have his screener software open? Halle Berry destroys Gavin Newsom. Plus, Linda Kearns vs Rich Zeoli!
Most Christian writers have been told that writing a book is a marketing strategy, but that's exactly why so many authors stay invisible and broke. In this episode, Heather breaks down the truth: A book is not a business. A book is a transformation container, and without a funnel, a platform, or a plan… it won't sell. You'll learn: Why writing a book first is backwards for most authors The one question your book MUST answer if you want it to sell Why authority comes from transformation, not storytelling The REAL reason podcast book tours work (and book signings don't) How to build a funnel that takes readers from Book → Course → Coaching → Mastermind Why authors without visibility stay invisible — and how to fix it If you want to turn your book into impact, income, and real authority, this episode will shift everything you've been taught. At the end, Heather will show you the fastest way to discover your unique "Authorpreneur Path" so you know exactly what funnel to build next. Free Quiz
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Chris Benetti is the founder of Smart Author Media and host of the Smart Author Podcast. He helps entrepreneurs leverage books as a powerful tool for building authority, attracting clients, and creating long-term revenue streams.In today's episode, Chris shares his journey, and how to use a book to build instant credibility, attract high-quality clients, and create sustainable revenue for your business. He reveals how to use your book as a branding asset that builds credibility and trust.Chris breaks down the two most effective models for monetizing books and how to decide which model works best for your business. Chris also shares real-world examples of his clients making $20,000 - $50,000 from just a few sales or building $25,000 in monthly recurring revenue.We dive deep into common mistakes authors make that disconnect readers from their businesses. Chris outlines practical fixes that ensure books generate not just sales, but lasting client relationships.You'll also learn how to overcome the belief that you aren't “qualified” to write a book. Chris explains how to overcome that syndrome, and the step-by-step process of how you can use even a short, tactical book to position yourself as an authority in your space.Join us today to learn how to market and monetize books, build legitimacy across platforms like Amazon, create funnels that convert readers into clients, and long-term relationships.Chris Benetti's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbenetti/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsbenetti/FOLLOW RJ SOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therjahmed/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AMHOEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsrjahmed/Get My Free Script that used to Interview Over a Billion $ worth of Entrepreneurs: Https://www.highticketshowaccelerator.com/script
Kamala Harris is releasing her memoir in a couple of weeks...and Kamala Harris revealed an excerpt from her memoir on Wednesday. In the excerpt...Kamala Harris relentlessly attacked Joe Biden...causing the Biden camp to issue a blistering response in return. We reveal and react to the ongoing battle between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We discuss the irony of Joe Biden admitting Kamala Harris wasn't good at her job as VP...while selecting her as vice president. We also discuss Kamala Harris being willing to expose Joe Biden...in an attempt to sell books. For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial 510-279-3616 to speak with our trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/behind Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
Is your website actually helping you sell books—or just taking up space online?This week's guest, Sandra Beatty, turns websites into lead machines. She's a conversion copywriter, strategist, and children's author who helps authors and service pros transform casual visitors into loyal buyers.If your site looks good but doesn't bring results, Sandra shows you why—and how to fix it. From layout to landing pages, she breaks down what actually works for authors who want more than just clicks.In this episode, you'll learn:Book site or author site? How to pick the one that drives real results—or why you might need bothThe landing page fix: What your current book page is probably missingCTA clarity: The one mistake killing your conversions (and how to fix it fast)Your about page, reimagined: Why it's doing more heavy lifting than you thinkBuild trust like a pro: How showing your pricing and tackling objections turns browsers into buyersIf you want a website that actually works for your author business, this episode is your roadmap.Here's how to connect with Sandra:EmailWebsiteLinkedInYouTubeFree listener gift - Conversion Express: Free and live 15-minute tutorials on marketing and website strategies to get more customers.*************************************************************************Want book marketing ideas that go beyond the basics? Subscribe to Book Marketing with Susan Friedmann on Substack for fresh, thought-provoking strategies that challenge the norm and help you market your book in smarter, more effective ways.
Hey Kingdom Creators, If you've been spinning your wheels trying to create content that moves the needle, this episode will help you reset and refocus. I'm breaking down how to strategically plan your content to align with your message, support your business or ministry goals, and get seen. We'll cover how to clarify your core themes, choose the best platform for your voice, and build a creation rhythm that keeps you consistent without burning you out. This is about intentional strategy, not throwing posts at the wall. Let's make content that carries weight, and a plan that gives you peace. You can work with me here: Resist & Roar Collective Or leave me your questions and comments below. I would love to hear your thoughts on this podcast, what episodes' convo's you'd like to hear more about, and what you like about what you have heard!
Struggling to sell your book beyond launch day? You're not alone. Today's guest has cracked the code. In this power-packed episode, I sit down with Susan Neal, author of How to Sell a Thousand Books a Month, to uncover the exact strategies, mindset shifts, and marketing systems she used to sell thousands of books consistently. She is also the CEO of Christian Authors Network, Christian Indie Publishing Association, Christian Indie Awards, and the Blue Lake Christian Writers Conference. Whether you're a first-time author, a ministry-driven writer, Or a multi-passionate creator, this episode will show you: • Why most books stop selling after 30 days, and how to fix it • Susan's repeatable strategy for turning one book into a long-term revenue stream • The secret to leveraging email, keywords, and platform, even if yours is small • Why writing a great book is only half the job, and what the other half looks like • Faith-led encouragement for authors who feel called but discouraged Ready to finally move your message from shelf to sold? Grab a notebook, you're going to want to take notes. Get Susan U. Neal's Book, How To Sell A Thousand Books In A Month HERE Join some amazing and supportive writing communities! https://christianauthorsnetwork.com https://www.facebook.com/ChristianAuthorsNetwork PS> Join me on my new Substack Newsletter by subscribing here, and learn more strategies, connect me for business advice and get access to special offers! SUBSCRIBE HERE Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kingdom Writing and Publishing 02:46 The Importance of Marketing for Authors 05:15 Building an Email List and Engaging Readers 07:23 Creating Community Through Email and Social Media 10:13 Transforming Personal Stories into Growth Opportunities 13:06 Developing Multiple Offers from Your Experience 14:46 Establishing Authority and Credibility as an Author 17:31 Preparing for Writing and Platform Building 20:10 Utilizing Social Media and Contests for Visibility 22:57 The Role of Reviews in Building Trust 25:52 The Power of Podcasts and Community Engagement 27:17 Building Authority Through Podcasting 29:32 Leveraging Other Platforms for Marketing 31:10 The Power of Podcast Tours 34:51 Effective Marketing Strategies for Authors 38:25 The Importance of a Press Kit 43:10 Positioning for Media Interviews 44:59 The Value of Book Contests 46:37 Creating a Marketing Plan 54:20 Outro VIDEO podcast (1).mp4
Hate writing emails? Feel like you're just bothering people when you hit "send"? You're not alone and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode, we're flipping the script on email marketing and showing you how to write simple, reader-friendly emails that build trust and sell books. By the end of this episode, you'll have everything you need to write one email this week that actually works.LINKSThe Ultimate Newsletter ChecklistNewsletter Starter Kit
Hey Kingdom Creatives, If you've ever wrestled with your identity, wondered if your story really matters, or felt stuck trying to move forward after pain—especially while building your business or ministry—this episode is for you. Today, I'm walking you through the story of Esther—not just as inspiration, but as a Kingdom strategy. Because knowing who you are as a daughter of God changes everything about how you show up in business, how you share your message, and how you lead with purpose. Fear, insecurity, and trauma don't just affect your personal life—they show up in your pricing, your offers, your content, and how confidently you position yourself. But like Esther, you've been positioned for such a time as this—and obedience is your breakthrough. If you're ready to break the silence, rise up in obedience, and build what God has placed on your heart with boldness, you're not alone. Join the movement and get equipped at ResistAndRoar.com. Your story is the strategy. Your voice is the vessel. And your obedience is the key. Let's step into it—together.
You've been told YouTube is for influencers, but what if it's actually the smartest way you can grow your book brand?This week's guest expert is Louise Brogan. She's a LinkedIn expert, YouTube creator, and author of Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn. She also hosts the Raise Your Visibility Podcast. Louise Brogan has over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and nearly 3 million video views. In this episode, she shares how she became a thought leader, starting as an accidental YouTuber. You'll learn how to use video to grow your audience, build authority, and sell more books.Key Takeaways:Become the go-to expert. Answer specific, high-value questions instead of pushing your book.Turn questions into content. Use reader feedback and Google suggestions to create videos people actually search for.Beat the algorithm. Short, focused videos that solve one problem keep viewers watching and coming back for more.Get more clicks. Strong thumbnails and titles spark curiosity and drive discovery.Build loyal followers. The more useful your channel, the more people subscribe without being asked.Tune in to transform the way you use video to market your book and connect with your ideal readers!Here's how to connect with Louise:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeDownload your free guide on how to use LinkedIn*************************************************************************No one wants what you're selling... … what they want is the *transformation* that it provides. Only question is: how do you sell that transformation? My friend and colleague Lisa Bloom, CEO and founder of Story Coach, will show you during her upcoming LIVE training, the Story Selling Workshop. It's 100% free and it's happening at 3 different times on June 11, 12 and 13. All you have to do is pick a time and register here! And be sure to come ready to take plenty of notes… because Lisa has a reputation for overdelivering! :-)
Jake Tapper spent the entire month of May promoting his book about Joe Biden...as well as promoting CNN. Unfortunately for Jake Tapper...the month of self-promotion failed to resonate...as Jake Tapper is struggling to sell books and CNN ratings hit ten-year lows. We reveal and react to CNN ratings and Jake Tapper book sales. We discuss Kaitlan Collins continued struggles in primetime...and explain why Kaitlan Collins in primetime isn't sustainable. We also explain why Jake Tapper is struggling to sell books...and question whether CNN ratings will ever recover. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Django Degree II, CEO and co-founder of Focus On Words, an innovative independent bookstore and publishing platform. He shares his mission to empower authors by providing higher royalties, faster payments, robust marketing tools, and crucial reader data analytics. Django discusses the shortcomings of traditional publishing, emphasizing how self-publishing offers greater control and connection to readers. Discover how AI-powered insights and personalized e-commerce solutions are revolutionizing the book industry. For anyone passionate about writing and publishing, this conversation is a must-watch!https://home.focusonwords.com/GET THE HOW TO LIVE AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, WITH OR WITHOUT MR. RIGHT BOOK AND WORKBOOKWebsite: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/Book: https://amzn.to/3ZjtBJJWorkbook: https://amzn.to/4guXFYALeave a review about the book: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?asin=B0DMVP65PRAudiobook: https://withorwithoutmrright.com/books/LISTEN TO CHAPTER ONE https://app.helloaudio.fm/feed/3228c79f-0dea-4f6b-a428-d7fcfd1f72f5/signupSupport the showLET'S CONNECT! I'm @HustleinFaith on all social networks.
In this game-changing episode, we reveal the secrets that turn ho-hum author book signings into unforgettable experiences.Discover why the classic author signing model is broken—and how to fix it. We dive deep into proven strategies for pitching bookstores and other venues, creating irresistible event formats, and building connections that keep readers coming back for more. Whether you write thrillers, romance, or nonfiction, you'll learn how to captivate readers, collect emails, and even secure local media coverage.This isn't just about selling books on the day. It's about creating a ripple effect of opportunities, from retail partnerships to reader loyalty. With real stories of authors who turned quiet signings into packed events—including one unforgettable rain-soaked rescue—this episode gives you everything you need to master events that drive future sales.Ready to turn your next author book signing into a packed house? Listen now and discover how.Send us your feedback!Check out our new Publishing Consulting service that will definitely change your life:https://amarketingexpert.com/publishing-consulting/Buy Penny's new book, The Amazon Author FormulaFREE BONUSLeave a review to support the show and we'll give you our Book Launch Checklist! Be sure you're following or subscribed to the show first. That's required on most platforms in order to leave a review. Then email us for your checklist. Can't leave one on your preferred podcast platform? Email us your review and we'll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert.com.
In this episode, Jennifer Hilt, author of The Trope Thesaurus series, joins Lee and Russell to break down the true power of tropes in fiction writing—not as clichés, but as emotional shorthand and marketing gold. Together, they explore how tropes function in storytelling, why they're the secret weapon of bestselling authors, and how to twist them in ways that honor your voice and resonate with readers. Whether you're writing epic fantasy, spicy romance, domestic thrillers, or cozy mysteries, this episode helps you see tropes not as a box but as a toolkit. You'll learn how to identify, use, and market tropes so readers instantly “get” your story—and want more.Topics Covered:* Jennifer's definition of tropes—and how they differ from clichés* The three “buckets” of tropes: character, conflict/stakes, and setting* Why tropes aren't formulas—they're ingredients readers crave* The role of tropes in genre blending (e.g., romance + mystery, fantasy + thriller)* Using tropes to reverse-engineer your blurb and boost conversion* The growing importance of “trope cards” in romance marketing* Why your book already has tropes (even if you don't realize it yet)* How identifying tropes can solve plot problems and unlock stalled drafts* Misdirection and red herrings as underused “conflict” tropes* Tropes as shared language between you and your reader* Examples of evergreen tropes: ticking time bomb, forced proximity, only one bed* Why “structure is just a list of tropes” and how that builds trust with readers* The value of “same but different” stories in commercial fiction* Baking marketing into your book from the beginning* Layering in secondary genre tropes to widen appeal* How voice transforms tired tropes into unforgettable stories* Using your personal “id list” to build trope-rich stories that excite you* The power of identity and series-spanning tropes (e.g., orphan to icon arcs)* The difference between trope usage in high-concept vs. slow-burn fiction* Tropes as both creative springboards and safety nets for readers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sixfigureauthorexperiment.com
CNN might present Jake Tapper as an impartial journalist...but Jake Tapper has long been associated with the far-left. Sunday morning...Jake Tapper was interviewing agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins. During the interview...Jake Tapper made a stunning admission as he denounced his association with the far-left. We reveal and react to this CNN segment with Jake Tapper. We provide years of examples...proving the allegiance of Jake Tapper to the far-left. We also provide several theories as to why Jake Tapper made this admission...and explain why we believe Jake Tapper is doing this to sell books. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84
Get more Billionaires Are Good on ourpatreon!Oprah's one of the richest women of all time, but she'll never bring it up because she's humble as hell. She's on the cover of O Magazine every month, she's got a house in Hawaii, and she's still with Stedman's lucky ass. What a lady! Dave and Caleb dig into what she owns, how she got rich, and why she's GOOD. It's a hot episode folks! We even have a special edition of DOUG FACTS for you. Let's get after it!Every episode ends with a segment called What's it Called, where Dave and Caleb rename something with YOUR help. The game this episode was: What would Microsoft be called if it sold SEX TOYS? And the Ricky S**t goes to FONDLE on Discord! With the suggestion "12 INCH FLOPPY"0:00 Intro0:11 Caleb Fires Himself (From Comedy)8:25 Getting On Rogan10:20 Elon Musk SCANDAL14:03 Regulate WEED18:36 Billionaire of the Week: Steve Ballmer!22:15 Sell Books to the MOON24:41 What Ballmer Owns28:45 Remember ASK JEEVES??32:28 Mean Kid Questions37:02 Dave Eats KFC High38:55 Insane Food Commercials43:09 Caleb Goes To Congress44:20 What's It CalledYouTube SubscribeBillionaires Are Good MerchEach week on Billionaires Are Good, comedians Dave Ross and Caleb Synan explore the life and fortune of a different billionaire. Dave and Caleb believe that all billionaires are going to hell, and that their presence on earth is killing us all, and that it's not their fault!!! Be nice!!! The show is a laugh-heavy romp through the darkness of capitalism that doesn't take itself seriously at all, rife with segments and tangents and rock radio stingers. Money is bad and billionaires are good and we all need to lay down.More Billionaires Are GoodPatreonInstagramTwitterDiscordOfficial websiteLike and comment on videos to join the conversation! New episodes every week so make sure to check back regularly for new videos!Wanna play the What's it Called game? Follow to rename movies with us:DiscordTwitterEvery week we post on Twitter and Discord which movie we're renaming. You respond to the post with your suggestions, and sometimes they'll get featured on the show! At the end of each episode we read our top ten favorite suggestions that week.More Dave RossInstagramTiktokOfficial websiteMore Caleb SynanInstagramTwitterOfficial websiteEpisode produced by Dave RossTheme Song byChris Cresswell
Have you ever set up a book table and stacked your books neatly, only to walk away with disappointing sales? You're not alone.But there is a better way to sell books from your book table at in-person events.In this week's episode of Novel Marketing, I sit down with Sarah Hickner, an expert in book table sales, to uncover:Common mistakes authors make at book tables (and how to avoid them)Simple tricks to draw readers in without feeling pushyHow to use giveaways, bundles, and book covers to boost salesWhy in-person events aren't just about selling booksWhether you're an introvert or a seasoned seller, listen in or read the blog version to learn how to set up an eye-catching table, use giveaways effectively, craft the perfect pitch, and avoid common mistakes that cost authors sales.Support the show
Shanti Hershenson: A Young Literary Prodigy and Advocate Shanti Hershenson began her writing journey before most children learn cursive. Her love for storytelling evolved from scribbles to words, eventually culminating in her first two novellas, published when she was in sixth grade. A natural-born storyteller, Shanti's talent blossomed early, driven by an unyielding passion for creative expression. Living in California with her parents, sister, and beloved pets, Shanti balances her love for writing with a wide range of hobbies, including skateboarding, Beyblading, free-running, falconry, and a voracious appetite for reading. Shanti's literary works span genres, with a focus on Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction, though her heart beats strongest for Sci-Fi. Beyond her writing, Shanti is an ardent advocate against bullying. She uses her voice and talent to inspire change, often performing her poignant spoken word poem, Needles & Thorns, at open mic nights. The poem sheds light on the harsh realities of bullying in middle schools, offering a powerful message of resilience and hope. Shanti Hershenson is not just an author but a voice for her generation, inspiring others with her stories and her courage to confront pressing social issues. Learn More Here: https://www.amazon.com/Shanti-Hershenson/e/B08QRF5LP4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1645593351&sr=8-1 ...... Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/ambelisha Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en
In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito discusses the critical role of theme and message in storytelling. She emphasizes that understanding and effectively communicating these elements can significantly enhance a book's connection with readers. The discussion covers the definitions of theme and message, their importance in narrative structure, and practical tips for authors to identify and convey these concepts in their writing. Janeen also highlights the value of beta readers in the editing process and the impact of reader expectations on theme and message communication.
It is of course the inimitable, the unconquerable, the inexhaustible Jo Piazza, all of whose adjectives require me to use spell check. I am a long time fan of Jo, and she's been on the pod before—see also Episode 393, I Want to Sell Books, But I'm Also Writing What I Want to Write. She is the author of, most recently, The Sicilian Inheritance and coming soon, Everyone Is Lying to You, which started out as a serial in her weekly email/Substack, Over the Influence. She's also the host of a great podcast, Under the Influence.As far as I know she's the first person to pull off this feat. She probably isn't, but we're going to roll with it as a working theory. This is a great convo, and you will undoubtedly leave inspired, as I was, to write your own serial. (I probably won't but I WAS inspired.)Join Jo's Substack and vote on the cover HERE.#AmReadingJo:The Displacements, Bruce Holsinger (author of The Gifted School)Nightwatching, Tracy SierraHere One Moment, Liane MoriartyKJ:I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, Glynnis MacNicolThe Wedding People, Alison EspachJo's email/Substack Over the InfluenceBig news, #AmWriters: our guided Blueprint for a Book Challenge was such a hit this past summer that we're going to run it again in January! Plus, we're adding even more interactive elements so you can connect with other writers.It's a great way to start or refine a book idea, get some professional guidance from our Author Accelerator coaches, and stay motivated to do the hard work of thinking before you write.Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction or memoir - this challenge could be just the thing you need. We will be launching in early January, so stay tuned to these podcasts for all the details, check the show notes, and make sure that you are a supporter of the #AmWriting Podcast, so that when it comes to January, you'll be ready to go.#AmWriting is made possible by our “stickers” - readers who financially support the Podcast. As a thank you, Stickers get access to bonus content - like our Blueprint for a Book Challenge. To receive these posts and support the Podcast, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Want the insider secrets to creating book events that actually sell books and build superfans? This episode is your masterclass!I'm joined by the absolutely magnetic Traci Thomas, host of The Stacks podcast and literary event connoisseur, for a conversation that's packed with actionable insights for authors at every stage. If you've ever wondered how to transform your book events from awkward readings to memorable experiences that drive real connection (and sales!), you'll want to grab your notebook for this one.We dive deep into:The massive mistakes many authors make at their events (and how to avoid them!)Why the traditional publisher-author relationship is broken (and what to do about it)Traci's genius strategies for building genuine reader relationshipsHow to leverage your unique story and personality to ensure an unforgettable eventsAn author event framework Traci loves for driving book sales and engagementWhether you're launching your debut or working on book #10, this episode delivers a blueprint for creating author events that actually move the needle on your author business. Let's get you published! PublishAProfitableBook.com/Publish (use code AUTHOR25 for 25% off!) MOCKUP SHOTS DEALI've used MockUp shots for years to create attention-grabbing images great for social media. It usually costs $207, but they're offering a 60% discount on lifetime access with lifetime updates. It's a great way to get an unheard-of price on a product that will make you money and that you will end up using all the time.Click Here for 60% off >>Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
S3E57 Crafting Planners That Sell: Books, Printables, and Interactive PDFs for Q4 Success! Summary: In this episode, Cindy and Tammie dive into the lucrative world of creating and selling planners. With Q4 around the corner, planners are in high demand on platforms like Amazon KDP, Etsy, and for digital devices like Kindle Scribe and iPads. Learn how to customize planners for different niches, niche down for targeted audiences, and create planners using A Book Creator to maximize sales during the busiest season of the year. Show Notes/Links: Mentioned in this Episode: A Book Creator: Tammie's A Book Creator 3-Day Trial Affiliate Link: https://kdp4b2b--aududu.thrivecart.com/3-day-free-trial-membership/ Other resources: Tammie's A Book Creator 3-Day Trial Affiliate Link: https://kdp4b2b--aududu.thrivecart.com/3-day-free-trial-membership/ Get 40 free listings when you open a shop on Etsy: https://etsy.me/3XhW8xd Puzzle Book Courses Bundle: https://www.aiselfpublishingbooks.com/ai-sp-seven-puzzle-book-coures-bundle-plus-activity-puzzle-bonus-course-p1 Creating Children's Picture Books with AI course: https://www.aiselfpublishingbooks.com/spchildrenspicturebooksaicourse Coloring Book Course: https://www.aiselfpublishingbooks.com/spcoloringbooksai Free AI for Self-Publishers Webinar Course: https://www.aiselfpublishingbooks.com/6de7cd75 Get "A Year of Book and Marketing Ideas" eBook as a bonus when you use Cindy's Affiliate Link to purchase Publisher Rocket: https://aududu--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ Cindy's Metricool Link: https://i.mtr.cool/CARGUF Cindy's MailerLite Link: https://www.mailerlite.com/a/82bb987c5379
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In this episode, we welcome the Kindlepreneur himself, Dave Chesson for a chat about selling books on Amazon and Kindle Direct Publishing. Dave has devoted huge amounts of time and effort into helping authors sell books and reach readers. We chat about the latest changes Amazon has made to its book category system, how selling books on Amazon works, how you can use Amazon ads to great effect, and what best practices authors can follow (like using keywords) to find more success. The book marketing advice you'll find here will help you sell both fantasy fiction books, non-fiction books, and books of all genres. Dave reveals all about how Amazon works for selling books here. As always, if you have any questions, comments or requests, please email us at thefantasywriterstoolshed@gmail.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY https://mailchi.mp/395aa89d6ec0/join-richie-billings-community-of-writers GET FANTASY WRITING CLASSES AND BOOKS https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyWritersToolshed ABOUT OUR GUEST Learn more about Dave Chesson: https://kindlepreneur.com/ Get Dave's free Amazon Ads course: www.amscourse.com ABOUT RICHIE BILLING www.richiebilling.com
Now that we've covered the groundwork, let's dive into today's topic, which is part two of our series on how to sell more books (or anything else) independently. We're picking up where we left off, so I won't rehash everything we discussed before. If you missed it, be sure to catch up on yesterday's episode for the full background. Without further ado, let's jump right in! Show Notes: [04:41]#4 Write more books. [13:05]#5 Expand your Offerings. [16:51]#6 Commit to a lifetime and career of marketing and selling [23:58] Recap — Next Steps: Text Dre Baldwin: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://www.DreAllDay.com/Text) Work On Your Game University: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com Sponsor: AG1 by Athletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/WORKONYOURGAME Get Dre's Emails FREE: Http://WorkOnMyGame.com Free Audiobooks: The Third Day: http://www.ThirdDayBook.com/audible The Mirror Of Motivation: http://www.MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free Donate: CashApp: http://Cash.app/$DreBaldwin PayPal: http://PayPal.me/DreAllDay Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know! Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Facebook [http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity] Twitter / X [http://X.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt] Facebook Business Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6figuresandgrowing/ All Episodes + FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at: http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
With the rise of self-publishing, it's become easier than ever to bring your work directly to your audience. Today, I'll outline the high-level steps you need to follow to sell books as an independent author. But here's the thing: while I'll focus on books, these principles can apply to selling almost anything independently. Whether it's courses, coaching services, homemade crafts, or even lemonade, the strategies remain the same. So, let's use books as our example canvas, but keep in mind that these principles are adaptable to any product or service you're selling. Let's take a trip into the world of self-publishing! Show Notes: [04:03]#1 Build a list. [12:29]#2 Give out samples. [19:06]#3 Become an entrepreneur, not just an author. [24:02] Recap — Next Steps: Text Dre Baldwin: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://www.DreAllDay.com/Text) Work On Your Game University: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com Sponsor: AG1 by Athletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/WORKONYOURGAME Get Dre's Emails FREE: Http://WorkOnMyGame.com Free Audiobooks: The Third Day: http://www.ThirdDayBook.com/audible The Mirror Of Motivation: http://www.MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free Donate: CashApp: http://Cash.app/$DreBaldwin PayPal: http://PayPal.me/DreAllDay Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know! Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Facebook [http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity] Twitter / X [http://X.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt] Facebook Business Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6figuresandgrowing/ All Episodes + FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at: http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com
Discover more about Lynn, her freelance writing company, her love for dogs and all her books at https://www.lynnbohart-author.com. Find Lynn's marketing book, The Little Book of Unconventional Marketing Ideas for Self-published Authors: Or How to Sell Books with Little to No Marketing Savvy on Amazon https://a.co/d/aPy6vVN Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I'm reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick
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You KIDS. If you're not already following Jo Piazza, queen of the highly suspicious influencer side-eye, what even are you DOING on Substack and Instagram? Go follow her now. We'll wait.Okay, now listen while we talk about Jo's many-booked career that includes freelancing, narrative non-fiction, journalistic memoir (the kind where a reporter manages to get paid to interview people to try to help her with her problem), writing novels with co-authors and novels alone. Just LOOK at the list below and tell me you don't think you'll get something out of listening to this woman (who has also made multiple podcasts and we'll list those below too.) Press play now. BUT BEFORE YOU DO: Pre-order The Sicilian Inheritance and get all things Jo on Substack free forever. You'll love the book (or if the dual narrative historical feminist fiction is not your vibe I guarantee you'll find someone who will)—BUT ALSO this is actually a great offer, bc as you can see Jo's likely to be filling the place with entertaining and informative content for a long time to come. I already have the book and I still pre-ordered because that's a deal.Jo's Website: jopiazza.comJo's BooksThe Knockoff (with Lucy Sykes)Fitness Junkie (with Lucy Sykes)How to Be MarriedIf Nuns Ruled the World Charlotte Walsh Likes to WinWe're Not Like Them (with Christine Pride)You Were Always Mine (with Christine Pride)Celebrity, IncLove RehabAND The Sicilian InheritanceJo's PodcastsCommittedUnder the InfluenceShe Wants MoreFierceThe Pod ClubAlso mentionedPam JenoffFiona DavisThe Secret Book of Flora Lea, Patti Callahan HenryKristin Harmel#AmReading (or #AmEnthusing bc you can't stop Jo once she gets going)Virginia Sole Smith's Burnt Toast SubstackSara Petersen's In Pursuit of Clean Countertops SubstackMomfluenced, Sara PetersenGhost Story (narrative Podcast)Roy Kent's standup showThe Women, Kristin HannahDuring the pandemic, there was an explosion of people who wanted to write memoir, and many of those writers are now struggling to make sense of their drafts and figure out how to approach the marketplace. It's a great time to be a book coach who specializes in memoir, and in March 2024, Author Accelerator is launching a certification course to give memoir coaches the skills, tools, and experience to meet writers where they are.Our year-long program is robust and intense. I'm inviting any listeners of this show who are interested in our coaching program to sign up for a one-on-one session with me to strategize about whether or not this course is right for you. Just go to bookcoaches.com/amwriting to sign up for a time that works for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
Email blasting works, but the President of Munjack Marketing, Lisa Munjack, has a different take on it and explains why using direct marketing to sell books is preferable. In today's episode, Lisa also shares where you could find the list to sell your book. She also added that your landing page is important and mentions that you should ensure to add a call-to-action on your page if you want to sell your book. From a talk about her demon-possessed puppy, Bichpoo, to an insightful conversation about direct marketing, this episode provides interesting value for you! Let's join Lisa today and start selling your books.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcasts
Overdrive reports a record-breaking year for digital checkouts exceeding 662 million. 20Books Vegas may have seen their last year in 2023, but Author Nation founder, Joe Solari, is carrying on the annual conference with fresh ideas and new concepts. And, the Kindlepreneur Dave Chesson rolled out a new article about Keywords that Sell Books: Broad vs Niche Keywords. All that and more in the self-publishing news! The Self-Publishing Hub - https://theselfpublishinghub.com Join Channel Memberships - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl9CjdZQtzufqgYx0CidSbA/join Join my community at: Discord - http://dalelinks.com/discord Sources: OverDrive Users Borrowed 662 Million Ebooks, Audiobooks and Digital Magazines During 2023 - https://www.infodocket.com/2024/01/04/overdrive-users-borrowed-662-million-ebooks-audiobooks-and-digital-magazines-during-2023-19-increase-over-2022/ The Alliance of Independent Authors - https://dalelinks.com/alli (affiliate link) The Next Strategic Step On Your Author Journey And Author Nation With Joe Solari - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2024/01/08/the-next-strategic-step-on-your-author-journey-and-author-nation-with-joe-solari/ Author Nation 2024 - https://www.authornation.live/ Publisher Rocket - https://DaleLinks.com/Rocket Keywords that Actually Sell Books: Broad vs Niche Keywords - https://kindlepreneur.com/broad-vs-niche-keywords/ Streetlib's Book Promo with Apple - https://r.send.streetlib.com/mk/mr/sh/7nVTPdZCTJDXP4ZFwEKPDuIkXZmlANG/48igcxiCcCdM Live Editing Session with Tom Bromley | Reedsy Learning - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-editing-session-with-tom-bromley-reedsy-learning-tickets-795988672547 Create Your Ultimate Authorship Plan for 2024 with Audrey Hughey - https://event.webinarjam.com/register/67/81yx3by6 The Ins and Outs of Self-Publishing with Melissa Addey - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcuyqqz8vHdP3v1kLzrvnliEHe62Ga6H2#/registration 6th Annual Women In Publishing Summit - https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/2024-women-in-publishing-summit-aff 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 4 - https://geni.us/hxRW Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts
In this episode, Shelley talks about how selling can be a natural extension of helping and serving others. Whether you write devotions, fiction, or children's books, you can engage with your audience on a personal level and authentically promote your work. Listen to this episode to find out. Free: 27 Book Marketing Ideas You have finally written and published your book. Yay! Now, it's time to market and promote it to reach more people and inspire lives. Get instant access to our FREE PDF on 27 Book Marketing Ideas to help you with your book marketing strategy here. Book Marketing Templates to Save You Time and Money You've got a book you're proud of. Now you're looking for a simpler way to get it into the hands of more readers. One way you can do that is through social media. It's free to use...however, it can also take up a lot of your time. Good news! You can get your social media posts for the next month done in just 90 minutes so that you can reach more readers with your book (without being pushy or salesy) in the Mini-Marketing Messages workshop here.
Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings
Join Lady Jen Du Plessis and guest Melanie Herschorn as they discuss the importance of writing a book and then all the beyond the pages of the book details. __________________ Hey there, welcome to this edition of Success to Significance. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to Melanie Herschorn. Thank you so much for taking the time to be a guest on our show. I want to take this opportunity to introduce you. Melanie wants to make your book and brand shine. ... ____________________ Join the Success to Significance Today: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIz6-AkN3rMajV8OHfbJ_zw?view_as=subscriber Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenDuPlessis22 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenduplessis/ Website: www.JenDuPlessis.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenduplessis/ LinkedTree: https://linktr.ee/jenduplessis Book a Strategy Call with Jen TODAY: www.ChatwithJen.com _________________________ About Melanie Herschorn Melanie Herschorn wants to make your book and brand shine. As a nonfiction and children's book marketing strategist for authors, coaches, consultants, and speakers worldwide, she's on a mission to support and empower her clients to build a business with their book as the foundation and to help them share their message with the world. Using her unique combination of entrepreneurship, award-winning journalism and PR experience, Melanie guides her clients to create brand awareness, sell books, and position themselves as subject matter experts. She also loves to provide book marketing tips and interview authors on her Youtube show, AUTHORity Marketing LIVE! Connect with Melanie FREEBIE: Want your book to make a splash when you launch? You need a marketing plan to set your book apart from the competition. Grab Your Ultimate Book Marketing Checklist to start crafting a plan that will help you sell books, fill programs, speak on stages and grow your influence: https://vipbook.marketing/sts Website: https://vipbookmarketing.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vipbookmarketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-herschorn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vipbookmarketing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vipbookmarketing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by Anna B David, Founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, a company that writes, edits, and launches best-selling books for entrepreneurs who want to become thought leaders and leave a legacy, achieving this all through a phone call.
Side characters - how do you make them memorable, but not over-take the spotlight? And what purpose do they serve in the story? This episode, the awesome author and educator, Sacha Black, gives us the scoop on developing incredible side characters that will take your story from blah to bleepin' amazing. She takes us through three different types of side character and how to create juxtapositions that SELL BOOKS.
Side characters - how do you make them memorable, but not over-take the spotlight? And what purpose do they serve in the story? This episode, the awesome author and educator, Sacha Black, gives us the scoop on developing incredible side characters that will take your story from blah to bleepin' amazing. She takes us through three different types of side character and how to create juxtapositions that SELL BOOKS.
I literally don't have the words to describe the experience of recording this episode but suffice it to say that it was the most fun interview I've ever done.Back story: Zara Barrie and I knew each other online (I find her incredibly glam and we're mutual fans of one another to the point that I recommended her book, Girl Stop Passing Out in Your Makeup, on KATU). She told me that she and her podcast co-host slash work wife Dayna Troisi were going to be in LA (they're NYC ladies, natch). We decided to do a podcast swap, they rented a studio and the rest is history. If history involved me becoming obsessed with these two hilarious and brilliant lesbians who, in addition to co-hosting their podcast GirlZ Interrupted, also, between them, regularly write articles that go viral, are university professors (one of them, anyway), produce an audio series (the other of them) and do so many other things that it would be impossible to summarize.We recorded this right after they recorded their interview with me so were already BFFs by the time this particular recording started. This means that, in addition to covering our main topic—how to turn an online audience, once you've gone viral, into an audience that buys and reads your book—we had many delightful diversions (swag, whether or not your friends support your book, if you should be on your book cover and more).Listen and you'll become as obsessed with them as I am.FOR MORE INFO, GO TO WWW.ONGOODAUTHORITYPOD.COM
Book Marketing Strategist Melanie Herschorn from VIP Book Marketing introduces us to content marketing and how authors can leverage it for books sales! Tune in for an animated conversation on how to break up your promotional content to make sure your brand value shines through with specific examples both from Melanie's experience as a book publishing professional and author. Melanie Herschorn wants to make your book and brand shine. As a nonfiction and children's book marketing strategist for authors, coaches, consultants, and speakers worldwide, she's on a mission to support and empower her clients to build a business with their book as the foundation and to help them share their message with the world. Using her unique combination of entrepreneurship, award-winning journalism and PR experience, Melanie guides her clients to create brand awareness, sell books, and position themselves as subject matter experts so they can make a big impact with their book. Her new book, Make a Big Impact with Your Book, launches this fall. Learn more at vipbookmarketing.com and follow Melanie on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @vipbookmarketing.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.
"Most authors sell most of their books on Amazon, and while Amazon has helped indie authors become publishers, they take a large bite of your profits.But there is a way to earn more money on each book sale and connect with your readers via email. You can sell direct from your website.If you've listened to Novel Marketing for a long time, you know I haven't been a fan of authors selling direct from their websites because it was expensive, required technical sophistication, and tended to be a time-suck.But in the last decade, the cost of selling directly online has decreased. Selling direct now makes sense for many authors, and in this week's episode, we talk about it with Joanna Penn.Joanna tells us:how buyer behavior has changedwhich web store tools work best for certain authorshow all book formats can be easily delivered to readershow to create beautiful editionsWith the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, this episode will teach you how to make your book stand out and earn more money per sale at the same time."Click here to read the blog version.
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Steve Harrison helped launch Chicken Soup For The Soul and Rich Dad Poor Dad. He's also the creator of the National Publicity Summit. In this interview, we talk about: -Why authors should use media and publicity to promote their book-The lead times for different publications and when you should start thinking about publicity for your book-What's a “hook” and why you need one to get a yes from the media -Making your book “mediagenic”. What does it mean and why should you do it?-How to build your “Fabulous Fifty” of people in the media to reach out to-The difference between not hearing back and “no” (silence is not no!)-How to maximize your media appearances to sell as many books as possibleIf you're interested in (or scared of) doing media appearances to help sell more books, you don't want to miss this episode!Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule
We discuss Ukraine, big Pharma, Fauci, and more. Our Guests are: Kane, Adam Andrzejewski, Tony Lyons, Amb Pete Hoekstra, James Roguski Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/10/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews
We discuss Ukraine, big Pharma, Fauci, and more. Our Guests are: Kane, Adam Andrzejewski, Tony Lyons, Amb Pete Hoekstra, James Roguski Stay ahead of the censors - Join us warroom.org/join Aired On: 5/10/2022 Watch: On the Web: http://www.warroom.org On Podcast: http://warroom.ctcin.bio On TV: PlutoTV Channel 240, Dish Channel 219, Roku, Apple TV, FireTV or on https://AmericasVoice.news. #news #politics #realnews
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