Latest Author marketing Podcast Episodes
Master Review Campaigns to Increase Book Sales
Self Publishing Insiders - June 20, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutesIf you're reading this, you already know that best practices are what separates the publishing amateurs from the pros. But did you know there are a multitude of best practices when it comes to getting, and leveraging, book reviews to boost sales? Join us as Booksprout's Virginie Carmichael and R...
Author Strength Training with Becca Syme
Self Publishing Insiders - June 13, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutesBetter. Stronger. Faster. It's what many of us strive for in our author careers. But how do we move the needle forward when life has other plans? Enter Becca Syme. Becca is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Join us as we analyze a ...
Smashwords to D2D Migration - Ask Us Anything!
Self Publishing Insiders - June 06, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesWhen D2D announced the acquisition of Smashwords in March 2022, we knew the integration of the two companies would be a huge, long-haul effort. But totally worth it!! We're now in the final phase of our multi-phase integration project, which now involves moving Smashwords author accounts onto D2...
Prepare to be a Success with Book Launchers
Self Publishing Insiders - May 30, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesJulie Broad is a four-time author and the Founder of Book Launchers, a professional self-publishing services company that helps non-fiction authors write, publish, and promote non-fiction books. Today we'll talk about how to set your book up for success before you even begin to write. We'll disc...
Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner!
Self Publishing Insiders - May 23, 2024 05:00 - 52 minutesD2D just announced a new retail partnership with Fable, the popular online bookstore and social reading app that powers 25,000+ online book clubs. Joining us today is Kim Marsh Allee, Head of Operations & Community at Fable, as we discuss what this partnership means to you, your books, and your ...
Library Advocacy with EveryLibrary
Self Publishing Insiders - May 16, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutesJohn Chrastka is the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. In this episode we'll discuss book bans and censorship,...
Inspiration and Writing Conferences from Toronto Indie Authors Conference
Self Publishing Insiders - May 09, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutesIf you know Draft2Digital, you know we're huge fans of writers conferences. Where else can you form lasting author friendships, establish key partnerships, and gain essential knowledge to help guide you along your author career? The Toronto Indie Author Conference (TIAC) is one such event, focus...
General Accounting for Indie Authors
Self Publishing Insiders - May 02, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesDeAnna Hart, also known as D.F. Hart, writes crime thrillers and contemporary romance. She also has an MBA and over two decades of hands-on experience in accounting, and she co-wrote Accounting for Authors with Mark Lefebrve as a means to help indie authors better understand the nuances of runni...
Answering Your D2D Questions!
Self Publishing Insiders - April 25, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesOur followers are in charge for this week's "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) edition of Self Publishing Insiders. All topics were welcome! Be sure to join us live next time we do an AUA! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Dr...
Think Like a Cartoonist
Self Publishing Insiders - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutesToday we celebrate humor and creativity with accomplished author and cartoonist, Leigh Rubin. An author of more than 20 books, 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of Leigh's internationally syndicated cartoon, Rubes®, which is distributed by Creators Syndicate to hundreds of newspapers and media out...
Self Publishing Lesbian Fiction
Self Publishing Insiders - April 11, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutesAn award-winning writer and former newspaper reporter, Elizabeth Andre currently writes cozy paranormal mystery, science fiction, young adult and lesbian romance. Elizabeth began publishing lesbian fiction in 2014 and joins us today to discuss why self-publishing is such a great option for the g...
Book Marketing and Launch Plans
Self Publishing Insiders - April 04, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesPublishing and distributing your self-published books is the easy part. Reaching readers is still the challenge. Today we speak with Stephanie Chandler, the founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association. Stephanie began building her email newsletter list and experimenting with self-publi...
Publish with Confidence with ProWritingAid
Self Publishing Insiders - March 28, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutesHave you ever watched a master at work? The best carpenters, musicians, chefs--and even authors--just seem to have a different way using their tools than the rest of us mere mortals. Fortunately for authors, ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling ...
Live from Superstars Writing Seminars
Self Publishing Insiders - March 21, 2024 05:00 - 48 minutesConferences are vital for author careers. The good ones not only provide stellar learning opportunities from the industry's best and brightest minds, they also provide a sense of community and belonging. In today's episode we'll catch up with D2D's own Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Nick Thacker as th...
Story Editing with Fictionary
Self Publishing Insiders - March 14, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutesBestselling books have well-structured plots, compelling characters, and engaging settings that tell a great story. The other element bestselling books have in common is masterful editing. Today we welcome Kristina Stanley back to the show. An award-winning author and fiction editor, Kristina is...
From Traditional to Indie Publishing with Jeaniene Frost
Self Publishing Insiders - March 07, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutesJeaniene Frost is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy romance. She's known for the Night Huntress series, the Night Prince series, the Night Rebel series, and the Broken Destiny series. Today we'll talk about Jeaniene's latest work, Both Feet in the Grave, and her decisi...
USA Today's Best-Selling Booklist is Back!
Self Publishing Insiders - February 29, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutesIf you're curious about how the revamped USA Today Best-Seller Booklist works, or why it went on hiatus, or why the renewed focus on indie bookstores, this is the episode for you. Erik Bursch, the SVP of Consumer Product and Engineering at Gannett/USA Today, joins us live to give the inside scoo...
Networking With Creatives Through Scribble
Self Publishing Insiders - February 22, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesHave you ever wished you could connect with other like-minded, creative people to share your ideas or ask questions without fear of judgement or humiliation? Enter Torrey C. Butler of Scribble. An award-winning author, Torrey launched the Scribble app as a safe space where authors can express th...
How to Write a Howling Good Story
Self Publishing Insiders - February 15, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesWulf Moon has been called the guru of aspiring writers. His award-winning Super Secrets of Writing have helped countless writers launch careers, become #1 bestsellers in top fiction categories, and win coveted international awards. Now, all of these transformational secrets have been captured in...
The Magic Behind Chenoweth Press
Self Publishing Insiders - February 08, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesDavid Sherrer is the marketing director and the "husband half" of the remarkable wife-and-husband publishing team at Chenoweth Press. David's wife Lydia is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy. David manages the marketing and fulfillment of physical sales as well as sales at various c...
Sell More Books with Smashwords Sales!
Self Publishing Insiders - February 01, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutesDid you know the Smashwords store pays indie authors the industry's highest royalties? Did you the Smashwords store is about to celebrate its 7th consecutive year of sales growth? And did you know the 7th Annual Smashwords End of Year Sale was another record breaking Smashwords Sale? Join us as ...
2024 All Star Publishing Predictions
Self Publishing Insiders - January 25, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutesWe've assembled a dream team of industry luminaries to unravel the key trends and issues that will shape publishing in 2024 and likely impact your author business. Join us as we welcome Mark Coker, chief strategy officer, D2D; Jane Friedman, founder & editor of publishing newsletter The Hot Shee...
Draft2Digital's 2023 Year in Review!
Self Publishing Insiders - January 18, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutesDid you catch all the news coming out of the D2D camp in 2023? There was a lot to take in: New distribution partnerships, another acquisition, and some pretty nifty milestones to name just a few. We'll recap the year for you and answer all your questions. Join us! //Draft2Digital is where you ...
Joy & Balance in Your Author Journey
Self Publishing Insiders - January 11, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes"Writing books is easy!" said no one, ever. In today's world of a 24-hour news cycle, non-stop distractions, career and family obligations, is maintaining a sense of joy and balance even realistic? Enter Sarra Cannon. Sarra's the author of 28 YA and NA novels, with over a million books sold. As ...
10 Things You May Not Know About D2D
Self Publishing Insiders - January 04, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutesIt's not uncommon for long-time Draft2Digital authors to tell us that they just learned about a feature we've been offering for years. We aim to put an end to that, and we guarantee you'll learn something new! Our own Mark Leslie Lefebvre dives deep, on Thanksgiving no less, to reveal useful D2D...
Author Nation
Self Publishing Insiders - December 28, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutesAuthor Nation represents the evolution, and future, of indie author conferences. Carrying the torch from 20Books Vegas, long regarded as the premier indie author event, Author Nation promises to take the indie author learning experience to the next level. And who better to have on board than Che...
YouTube for Authors
Self Publishing Insiders - December 21, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutesHave you ever wondered how some YouTube channels just seem to pop? And why do some YouTube hosts seem to have the "it" factor, while authors just seem sort of, well, "meh." Today we'll chat with author and self-publishing coach M.K. Williams about her publishing journey--and how she made YouTube...
Turbocharge Productivity with Future Fiction Academy
Self Publishing Insiders - December 14, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutesA book marketer since 2007, Elizabeth Ann West started her own author education school in 2018. She has since helped hundreds of authors from a variety of genres publish more profitably. Today Elizabeth is the CEO of the Future Fiction Academy. Join us as we discuss how embracing technology, and...
Ask Us Anything - October 2023
Self Publishing Insiders - December 07, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesFrom time to time D2D hosts an "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) episode where YOU get to run the show. Lately we've been hosting AUAs centered around specific topics like book marketing, or D2D Print, or Wide for the Win strategies. This time we're opening it up to all topics. So if you've got a burning ...
The Future of Publishing & Going Wide
Self Publishing Insiders - November 30, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutesMonica Leonelle is a USA Today bestselling author best known for her book publishing and business expertise at TheWorldNeedsYourPassion.com. Her nonfiction books have sold over 70,000 copies and helped thousands of writers write faster, become better storytellers, and find their way to success w...
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