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Ready to supercharge your author journey? Join bestselling author and book marketing maven Penny Sansevieri and savvy publishing insider Amy Cornell for lively, no-nonsense conversations filled with smart strategies, creative inspiration, and publishing know-how you can actually use. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this podcast delivers real-world advice to help you sell more books, build your platform, and thrive in the ever-evolving publishi ...
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Writing great books is critical to generating sales and building a following of readers. On the Dialogue Doctor Podcast, Jeff Elkins and other writers discuss how to write dialogue that will excite readers and help you sell more books.
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The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
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Elite Expert Insider podcast. Educate, inspire and motivate entrepreneurs, innovators and growth seekers. Hosts Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster, owners of Elite Online Publishing, will bring you conversations from business, personal development to health and fitness. They will chat with special guests, industry leaders, authors, business and marketing experts and just darn interesting people. It’s the show that will up your game!
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Alexa's Publishing Chat is for authors and publishing professionals - we're talking all routes to publishing, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Plus, changes and updates in the publishing industry. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing, you name it, we're talking about it. Author interviews and industry experts. Hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Formerly known as the PublishHer p ...
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Expert Authority Effect™ Interviews is the Top 100 Entrepreneurship podcast where 2x #1 International Best Selling Author, Speaker & CEO Mario Fachini interviews industry-leading authors & experts and has them share their best publishing, marketing, and business strategies so you can learn how to implement them in your own business. Now's YOUR time, so prepare to shine!
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A podcast for beginner self publishers to learn more about writing, self publishing and marketing their books.
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Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry. Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips ...
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Join two professional editors, Louise Harnby and Denise Cowle, on The Editing Podcast for a regular exploration of practical tips and guidance for editors and proofreaders who want to improve their practice and grow their businesses.
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Welcome to Read It With Whiskey! This podcast is no longer releasing new content. To stay in the loop on Author Laura Juntunen's writing, please visit www.LauraJuntunen.com.
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Author and musician Matt Syverson discusses music, movies, books, and writing. He is the author of numerous rock fiction novels, including "Black Dog" and "Blue Whiskey".
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Over 80% of Americans want to write a book, yet less than one percent ever succeed. Why is that? People often believe the task is too daunting, or they put off getting started. Well, we are here to tell you that it can be done! We will show you how to write, publish, and promote your new book! Each episode is an interview with a newly published author who shares their tips and suggestions on how you can publish the book of your dreams. If this podcast is not what you are seeking, please shar ...
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Welcome to the Get Published Podcast, where we help people get published with a proven system that works! Give us 15 minutes and we will give you a great podcast. Join 15-time bestselling author and book publisher, Paul Brodie as he discusses with his guest, every step of the author journey, to help you with the writing, publishing and marketing of your book.
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The Self Publishing Spotlight shines a light on authors at all stages of their indie journey. We ask them the same five questions on writing and publishing - five questions that will help you level up your own author career. Short and sweet, these Spotlights are the perfect way to snap up self-publishing stories on the go.
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Everybody Hates Self-Publishing explores the good, the bad and the ugly of creating and producing your own work. Self-published authors will find advice on writing, book marketing and getting your book in bookstores. Aspiring writers will learn about being an indie publisher: Being an entrepreneur, creating your own DIY publishing house and thriving as an indie publisher means connecting with readers, booksellers and librarians and competing in a market that favors traditional publishing. Ho ...
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Your weekly romp through the baffling and ever changing business of being both an artist and entrepreneur in the world's most popular genre. With your hosts Eliza Peake and Adrienne Bell. The Misfit's Guide to Writing Indie Romance is a part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcasts!
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On the Writership Podcast, professional book editor Leslie Watts critiques five pages of fiction from writers who are, or soon hope to be, traditionally or independently published. The submissions come from actual authors who understand they may need help seeing the flaws in their stories and are brave enough to share this experience so that you might improve your writing too.
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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Writer's Life Radio - The Only Show for Authors and Writers, by Authors and Writers
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Whether you're a seasoned author or beginning writer... Subscribe and tune into WritersLife.org radio to get the latest news, tips and resources needed to take your love of writing to the next level, get published or simply generate an income from. Subscribe now, plus be sure to claim your free Writer's Toolkit by visiting our site at http://www.WritersLife.org/podcast-gift/ Writer's Life Radio - The Only Show for Authors and Writers, by Authors and Writers
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STORM THE GATES OF PUBLISHING with VP and literary agent Amanda Luedeke and novelist Charis Crowe. Teaming up to talk about both sides of publishing (self-publishing and traditional), Amanda and Charis share their combined twenty years of experience in the industry from both sides of the desk. They offer a glimpse behind the "gates" as they share the realities, opportunities, and difficulties of the publishing world. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor and Luedek ...
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Book Marketing Show Podcast with Dave Chesson
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Are you ready to increase your book sales, and hit the bestseller list consistently? Welcome to the Book Marketing Show, where in this weekly podcast Dave Chesson will not only show you some of the best book sales tactics but also bring on top-notch guests to show how each tactic taught here was a game changer for their books and how it can be for yours as well. Having created one of the largest websites on book marketing, Kindlepreneur.com, he’s also been a book-marketing consultant for top ...
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Dear Indie Author, Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of publishing your book all on your own? It's a common fear, but guess what? You're not alone. I'm Shonda Ramsey, your host and fellow indie author, and I've been there too. But here's the thing: fear shouldn't hold us back from sharing our stories with the world. That's why I've gathered a team of incredible industry professionals, published authors, and fellow writers who understand the journey all too well. Together, we'll ...
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The Girls Are Writing is an unfiltered journey into the world of writing and self-publishing through the lens of a Black indie author. Host Tasha Monét shares real-time updates on her long overdue debut novel (& the others that will follow it) and her journey of building an indie publishing company. Each week, dive into honest conversations about the writing process, self-publishing insights, and practical tips for crafting dope stories. Whether you're a procrastinator, perfectionist, or jus ...
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Mark Dawson is a best selling self-published author on multiple platforms including Amazon and Kobo. He is the author of the John Milton thriller series and its spin-off Beatrix Rose. In addition, he’s written several ‘Soho Noir' novels. Mark’s breakthrough came when he developed a marketing strategy for promoting and selling his books. His swift success enabled him to quit his 9 to 5 job and he has generated gross revenues of more than a million dollars in less than five years. Mark has bec ...
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The Naked Eye Podcast: Exploring Natural Alternatives to Glasses, Contacts, and Surgeries
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The Naked Eye Podcast is a show designed to help people learn how to see clearly with the naked eye. No glasses, no contacts, no laser eye surgeries… just natural vision improvement. Together we’ll explore the holistic side of eyecare and how natural alternatives like the Bates Method, Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and more can give you healthier eyes, which leads to better eyesight and insight. Nathan Oxenfeld will be teaching you natural vision tips and vision enhancement practices, coverin ...
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Welcome to "Publishing Rebel," the podcast that breaks the rules and helps you kickstart your career as a successful nonfiction author and entrepreneur.Publishing Rebel shatters the status quo and empowers you to take control of your publishing journey.Are you tired of being stuck in the traditional publishing mold? Want to forge your own path and achieve success on your terms? Then join us as we explore the wild world of independent publishing, self-publishing, and alternative publishing mo ...
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The Writing Podcast was founded in late 2014 in the wake of The Self Publishing Roundtable’s final host stepping down from the show. Adam and Lindsay (the newest hosts of SPRT at the time) decided it would be best to branch off into a new show rather than continue with one in which all original hosts and owners were no longer involved. So what are the similarities and differences between this podcast and the old? I am glad you asked, convenient narrator. Like Adam and Lindsay’s prior show, t ...
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0549 | Beyond the Scale: There's a Better Way to Lose Weight with Author and Secret for Weight Loss CEO Dr. Todd Cevene
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Visit www.EAInterviews.com/DrToddCevene for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Beyond the Scale: There's a Better Way to Lose Weight with Author and Secret for Weight Loss CEO Dr. Todd Cevene
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Navigating Kindle Unlimited's Page Read Decline
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The growing chorus of authors reporting mysterious declines in their Kindle Unlimited page reads has sparked anxiety throughout the indie publishing community. But before you panic about your own KU numbers, this episode dives deep into what's really happening behind the scenes. Penny and Amy explore the multifaceted reasons behind fluctuating page…
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Cathy Lewis - The 26-Year Publicity Veteran: Why Amazon Killed the Old Book Marketing Playbook
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Cathy Lewis is the president of C.S. Lewis Publicists, a boutique publicity firm that has been specializing in nonfiction book promotion for 26 years. With seven years of prior experience in traditional publishing, Cathy brings deep industry knowledge to helping authors navigate the dramatically changed media landscape. Her firm has worked with bes…
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Successful Book Launch Strategies with Aimee Ravichandran {ep. 182}
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In this episode, Alexa chats with award-winning book marketer Aimee Ravichandran, founder of Abundantly Social. Aimee shares her journey from psychology student to powerhouse book marketer, why she loves working with self-published authors, and how to successfully plan a book launch that makes an impact. In this podcast, Alexa and Aimee discuss: Ai…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP519 - Marketing For Authors with Olivia Zugay
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Author Business and Marketing Strategist, Olivia Zugay, is here with some wonderful tips on gaining discoverability, improving reader retention and focussing on long-game thinking without overly relying on chaotic social media! Olivia Zugay is a business and marketing strategist for self-published fiction authors. As the founder of Story Flow Solut…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #19 – Sell More Books Around the World with Orna Ross
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. In this episode, we spoke to writer and director of the Alliance of Independet Authors, Orna Ross! Orna joined us to talk about having a global approach to book sales…
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Gillian Harvey - The 11,000-Review Author: How French Living Created Bestselling Women's Fiction
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Gillian Harvey is a successful author of women's fiction with nine published books, including the bestselling "The Year in the French Farmhouse" and "The Bordeaux Book Club." Living in France for many years before recently returning to the UK, she brings authentic French culture and experiences to her novels. Her latest book "The Little Provence Bo…
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Episode 294 - Creating Powerful Emotional Moments
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author Mary Van Everbroeck to work through a short story she's written. They talk about the complexity of writing and "big cast" scene, and creating powerful emotional tension in a scene. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins
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How Athena Brownson Built a Thriving Real Estate Brand
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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with Athena Brownson, a former professional skier who turned her passion and resilience into a thriving real estate career. In this interview, Athena discusses the powerful lessons she learned from sports, overcoming adversity like multiple surgeries and Lyme disease, building a relationship-driven business, …
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0548 | Liberty Spenders: How to Reach The $5 Trillion Market of High-Value, Conservative or Faith-Based Clients to Grow Your Business with Author and The Prosper Group Co-founder Kurt Luidhardt
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Hook, Line, and Bestseller: The Art of the Elevator Pitch
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Ever wondered why some books get noticed while others gather dust? The secret might be simpler than you think: a powerful elevator pitch. In this eye-opening episode, Penny and Amy reveal how one author transformed her fortunes at a writers' conference by crafting a compelling elevator pitch – going from zero interest to landing both an agent and a…
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Dave Cohen - The BBC Comedy Writer's Guide: How to Make Any Novel Funnier
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Dave Cohen is a veteran comedy writer, performer, and author with an impressive career spanning BBC sitcoms, radio comedy, and children's television. His writing credits include iconic shows like "My Family," "Not Going Out," "Have I Got News For You," and "Spitting Image." Dave is perhaps best known for writing nearly 100 comedy songs for the BAFT…
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Memoir Magic: Writing, Marketing & Selling Your Story with Jennifer Wilkov {ep. 181}
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In this episode, Alexa welcomes Jennifer Wilkov of Your Book Is Your Hook, Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Women in Publishing Summit. Jennifer shares her journey from financial planner to bestselling author to industry consultant, and why memoirs are one of her favorite categories to work with. She talks candidly about what makes a memoir successful,…
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SPA Girls Podcast EP518 - Sarra Cannon talks organisation for authors
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Feel like a hamster on a wheel trying to get ALL THE THINGS accomplished but never quite managing to do the important stuff? This is your episode! A classic replay from 2023 that's well worth a relisten! Self-publishing since 2010, Amazon top 100 best-selling Amazon author with 1million books sold, Sarra writes magical contemporary fantasy novels w…
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#378 – Advice for Every Indie Author with Lexi Blake
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In this episode, we are joined by best-selling romance author Lexi Blake! Lexi is the author of over 100 books and has been in the indie author and self-publishing space for well over a decade now. As a result, she has lots of advice to share to her fellow indie authors in this episode. Lexi’s popular books include the Masters and Mercenaries serie…
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre - Wide for the Win: How Amazon's 70% Royalty Isn't Really 70%
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre is a multi-faceted author, publishing industry consultant, and book industry veteran who has significantly shaped the indie publishing landscape. As one of the key architects behind Kobo Writing Life, the self-publishing platform for Kobo (Amazon's primary competitor), Mark helped create what many consider the most user-friendl…
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Reedsy Live: The Save the Cat Guide to Horror Writing with Jamie Nash
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🔍 Discover how you can use Save the Cat to freak out your readers with the help of horror screenwriter, Jamie Nash📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here:https://blog.reedsy.com/live/save-the-cat-horror/By Reedsy
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Mastering First Impressions with Jane Hanson
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Discover the secrets to executive presence and personal branding with Jane Hanson, former Today Show anchor. In this episode, Jane shares actionable strategies for showing up as your best self in both professional and everyday situations. You'll learn why first impressions and appearance still matter, how to assess and improve your body language an…
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Episode 293 - Writing Child Voices, Making Characters Distinct, & What Makes a Thriller?
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In this episode, Dialogue Doctor Coach Laura Humm meets with two of the Dialoggers for an "Office Hour." In this session, Laura and the Dialoggers talk about: Writing distinct character voices Making child characters sound like children And what makes a thriller a thriller. For more on the craft of writing, check out, https://dialoguedoctor.com/…
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0545 | Scaling Rich: Create Predictable Profits To Grow Your Business Without Burnout with Author, Speaker, and Your Biz Rules Founder Leslie Hassler
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Visit www.EAInterviews.com/LeslieHassler for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Scaling Rich: Create Predictable Profits To Grow Your Business Without Burnout with Author, Speaker, and Your Biz Rules Founder Leslie Hassler…
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The Hollywood Blueprint: Creating a Film-Ready Book
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Could your book be the next big streaming hit? Before you start dreaming of red carpets and Hollywood premieres, there's a reality check you need to hear. While Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other platforms are constantly hunting for fresh content, the journey from page to screen involves far more strategy than most authors realize. This candid conver…
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Mike Hourigan - Why Most Book Promotions Fail
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Mike Hourigan is a book marketing expert and representative from Written Word Media, one of the most trusted names in book promotion services. Written Word Media operates several highly effective promotional platforms including Free Booksy, Bargain Booksy, and Red Feather Romance, helping thousands of authors reach new readers and boost sales. With…
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Fueling Book Sales with Email: Emma Boyer on Written Word Media’s Promo Power {ep. 180}
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Emma Boyer, Head of Operations & Author Relations at Written Word Media, joins Alexa to break down how email promotions like Freebooksy and Bargain Booksy drive real results—downloads, sales, read-through, and reviews. They dig into launch-week tactics, genre alignment, growing an owned audience, and common pitfalls authors can avoid. In this podca…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP517 - The Reality Of Being An Author Today - with Mark Leslie
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Mark Leslie (Lefebvre) is an author, professional speaker and bookseller with more than thirty years of experience in the publishing and bookselling business. In this episode, he brings a wealth of experience and reassurance to those of us somewhat battered by the realities of author life! This is more than a “mindset” episode, it’s a reality check…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #18 – Approaching Translations for Success with Brenna Aubrey
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. This episode featuring Brenna Aubrey is all about translations and how to find success in a foreign language market. Brenna had great advice about being a globally co…
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James Blatch - The Self Publishing Formula: How a Former BBC Reporter Built an Indie Empire
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James Blatch is a former BBC Defence Reporter and BBFC Film Examiner who has successfully transitioned from journalism to becoming a bestselling author of military aviation thrillers. His extensive reporting career included high-profile assignments aboard HMS Invincible during Operation Desert Fox, coverage from Kuwait's Ali Al Salem allied air bas…
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The Science of Influence in Sales by Christian Hansen
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Unlock the secrets of standing out and getting chosen in sales with expert Christian Hansen. In this episode, we break down how neuroscience and emotional intelligence can transform your approach and accelerate your results. - Why people choose or reject the perception of you—not you personally - The science-backed “Influence Mindset” and 7 EQ brai…
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Episode 292 - Novel Analysis - My Friends by Fredrik Backman [SPOILERS]
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In this episode, Jeff, Laura, and a few members of the community discuss the book My Friends by Fredrik Backman. [WARNING! SPOILERS] They get into the character arcs, the power of the narrator, nonlinear story telling, and the beauty of Backman's writing. Also, Jeff reveals his super fandom, and Laura and Jeff debate the ending of a character. For …
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0544 | Ego-Free Leadership: Secrets to Breaking blind Spots and Empowering CEOs with Leadership Coach and Vistage Chair Aviva Leebow
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Visit www.EAInterviews.com/AvivaLeebow for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: Ego-Free Leadership: Secrets to Breaking blind Spots and Empowering CEOs with Leadership Coach and Vistage Chair Aviva Leebow…
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The Great Author Central Lockout: Amazon's Latest Frustration
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Navigating Amazon's constantly shifting landscape is challenging enough for authors, but now there's a new frustration to contend with. In this eye-opening episode, Penny and Amy tackle the latest Amazon Author Central crisis that's preventing authors from updating crucial marketing content on their profiles. Penny and Amy present the issue, as wel…
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Victoria Gerkin - The Audiobook Empire: How Podium Entertainment Publishes 2,600 Books Annually
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Victoria Gerkin is the Publisher at Podium Entertainment, a leading audiobook publishing company that specializes in transforming independent authors' works into professional audio productions. With over 22 years of experience in traditional publishing, including roles at Penguin Random House, Little Random, and A.A. Knopf, Victoria brings deep ind…
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From Manuscript to Mic: Everything you neeed to know about Audiobooks with MaryCatherine Jones {ep. 179}
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Audiobook producer Mary Catherine Jones (The Audiobook Experience / VoiceOver Vermont) joins Alexa to demystify audiobooks—costs, timelines, who should narrate, distribution choices (exclusive vs. wide), library access, marketing ideas, and realistic budget paths (from pro narration to ACX royalty share to AI). She also shares how she built a bouti…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP516 - Selling Film Rights with Michele Scott (Classic Replay)
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Like most of our guests, NYT Bestseller Michele Scott's success didn’t happen overnight and there were huge ups and downs. She shares her journey towards finding the right agent, having books optioned, marketing plans, upskilling yourself and writing in different genres. This is a classic replay, well worth a relisten for Michele's fantastic advice…
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#377 – Developing Your Debut Romance Novel with Noreen Nanja
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In this episode, we are joined by Canadian author Noreen Nanja, whose debut romance novel, The Summers Between Us, was published this year via Penguin Random House. The Summers Between Us is a dual timeline second-chance romance set in Canadian cottage country and is the perfect read for these late summer days—or anytime of year! We had a wonderful…
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Dakota Krout - The LitRPG Method: How Gaming Logic Creates Bestselling Fantasy Fiction
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Dakota Krout is a pioneering LitRPG author and visionary founder of Mountaindale Press, one of the leading publishing houses specializing in LitRPG, GameLit, and cultivation fiction. With a unique background combining computer science expertise and military communications experience, Dakota brings systematic, logical thinking to both his world-buil…
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Turning Your Story into a Brand, a Book, and a Business Ask ChatGPT by Peter Remington
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In this episode, host Melanie Johnson sits down with marketing and sales veteran, best-selling author, and self-development enthusiast Peter Remington. With decades of experience leading multi-million dollar sales teams and collaborating with major brands, Peter shares his unique journey from car sales to corporate radio, and how powerful personal …
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Episode 291 - Aligning Plot and Emotional Climax with John Krause
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In this episode, Jeff sits down with author John Krause to talk about John's work in progress. They look at John's Middle Grade mystry thriller and discuss how to build emotional peaks into the climax of the plot. For more on the craft of writing, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/By Jeff Elkins
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Your Newsletter Is Worth More Than Your Social Media Followers
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Have you been neglecting the most powerful marketing tool at your disposal? Your email newsletter provides something social media simply cannot—a direct line to readers without algorithm interference. Many authors resist starting newsletters because they believe they don't have enough subscribers or content ideas. This mindset creates a significant…
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0541 | From General Hospital to Shoppable TV: Reinventing Media and Authentic Connection with Andy Paige Actress, Author, and Lifestyle Expert Andy Paige
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Visit www.EAInterviews.com/AndyPaige for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: From General Hospital to Shoppable TV: Reinventing Media and Authentic Connection with Andy Paige Actress, Author, and Lifestyle Expert Andy Paige…
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Shelby Leigh - TikTok Marketing Meets #BookTok: A Viral Success Formula
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Shelby Leigh is a breakthrough mental health poetry author who has masterfully leveraged social media to transform her writing career from self-published obscurity to traditional publishing success. With over 103,000 Instagram followers and viral TikTok content that reaches millions, Shelby has become a case study in how modern authors can use digi…
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Building a Fierce Independent Press: A Conversation with Read Furiously’s Samantha Atzeni {ep. 178}
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In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa sits down with Samantha Atzeni, multi-genre award-winning author and co-founder of Read Furiously, an independent press dedicated to overlooked voices and literary activism. They discuss the realities of running a small traditional press, the challenges of distribution and returns, building sustaina…
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SPA Girls Podcast - EP515 - What's New in Publishing? Our Conference Debrief!
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It's conference debrief time! We’re here with all our best writer tips and reflections from the recent Romance Writers of New Zealand annual conference! Links mentioned: Sadie King talks series planning : https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep409-six-figures-with-short-romance-with-sadie-king/ AK Mulford talks TikTok : https:…
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Liv Cowle interviews Denise and Louise about their new book series, Notes from the Podcast. Listen to find out more about Turning 140+ episodes of audio content and written transcripts into a 5-book series Overcoming project overwhelm Extracting relevant content systematically Recognising the difference between content for listening and content for…
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Kobo ReWriting Life – #17 – Everything You Need to Know About OverDrive with Maria Fesz
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Welcome to the Kobo ReWriting Life Podcast! Alongside your regularly scheduled Kobo Writing Life podcast episode releases, we will also be featuring some highlights from our backlist. Today, we're bringing you a recording of a live Q&A event with Maria Fesz, team lead of collection development at OverDrive! This Q&A is full of great information on …
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Stuart Grant - How to Build an Author Site That Actually Sells Books
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Stuart Grant is the founder of Digital Authors Toolkit, a specialized digital agency that has revolutionized how authors establish their online presence. With over a decade of deep experience in the publishing industry and more than 300 author websites in his portfolio, Stuart has become the go-to expert for writers who want to transform their digi…
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Martha Carlin on the Gut-Brain Reset for Sleep, Cravings, and Cognitive Health
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Host Melanie Johnson sits down with Martha Carlin, founder of The BioCollective and a self-taught expert in gut health, who embarked on a mission to solve her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. Martha shares her fascinating journey from accountant to pioneering gut health researcher, revealing how the gut microbiome connects to everything from brain …
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