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How Publishers Can Use Strategic Partnerships to Grow Book Sales
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - June 27, 2024 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn a saturated book market where the Big 5 publishers carry a lot of weight, independent publishers have come up with some clever tactics to garner attention for their books. One such publisher is Muse Incorporated. Founder and CEO Leah Hernandez joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)”...
Solutions to Independent Publishers’ Challenges with Traditional Distribution
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - May 30, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsDistribution continues to be one of the most consequential pain points for independent publishers, and with fewer and fewer distributors from which publishers can choose, it seems like major changes need to occur to fix the system. Microcosm Publishing’s Founder and CEO Joe Biel joins "Inside In...
Learn from Holloway’s Clever Direct-to-Consumer Sales & Discoverability Techniques
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - April 25, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBetween traditionally published and self-published books, there are over 3 million books published per year, so in order for a book to stand out, sometimes independent publishers have to think outside the box. Independent publisher Holloway has a unique system with their publishing strategy in ...
Advice to Sell Your Books’ International Rights
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - March 26, 2024 19:27 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThere is a huge market for books outside the United States, so how can U.S. publishers break into the international market, and how do publishers know which markets are a good fit for their titles? Co-Founder and Managing Editor of Red Hen Press Dr. Kate Gale joins “Inside Independent Publishing...
Tips to Level Up Your Independent Publishing Business
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - February 29, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNo matter where you are in your publishing journey—whether you're just starting out or you’ve been publishing books for decades—you're always hoping to level up your business.Fruition Publishing Concierge Services Founder and CEO Alesha Brown joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to ...
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2024
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - January 25, 2024 20:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWith a new year comes all kinds of new possibilities for publishers to thrive! IBPA’s mission is to set up independent publishers and author publishers for publishing success, so CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the major issues that publishers...
Important Lessons Learned from TOKYOPOP’s Incredible Resurgence of Success
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - December 28, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIn the last few years, TOKYOPOP has had incredible success, leading Publishers Weekly to declare them one of the fastest growing independent publishers of 2023. It’s always helpful for indie publishers to learn from each other, so TOKYOPOP’s COO and Publisher Marc Visnick joins “Inside Independe...
Solutions to Common Challenges that Independent Publishers Run Into
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - November 30, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIndependent publishers run into many of the same challenges with publishing, so the best way to figure out how to overcome those challenges is to learn from other publishers’ achievements and missteps. Taevo Publishing Founder and CEO Tamara Mayo joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)”...
How Independent Publishers Can Land Distribution with Simon & Schuster
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - October 25, 2023 21:05 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsMany independent publishers feel a great divide between them and the Big 5 publishers. One of the biggest issues is access to various sales markets, such as bookstores, retail stores, and more. The good news is that there are new ways that these major publishers and indies can work together to t...
Reach Readers Through LibraryReads’ Top 10 Books List
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - September 28, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIndependent publishers and author publishers are always seeking effective ways to promote their books, and one great way to do so is through LibraryReads. The Executive Director, Rebecca Vnuk, joins "Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to explain how LibraryReads creates a widely read lis...
Grab the Attention of Librarians through a "Booklist" Review
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - August 31, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsAre you hoping to sell your books to libraries? If so, trade reviews are a vital component to enticing libraries to buy your books, and librarians especially value Booklistreviews—the official trade publication of the American Library Association. So IBPA invited Booklist Editor and Publisher Ge...
Learn How Distribution Sales Teams Sell Your Books to Amazon, Bookstores, and More
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - July 27, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsLanding traditional distribution can be a major help in garnering exposure and sales for books in important markets such as Amazon, Kindle, bookstores, retail stores, and more. National Accounts Manager in Sales at Publishers Group West and Ingram Publisher Services David Dahl joins “Inside Inde...
The Best Fiction of 2023 So Far (with Sam Sacks)
The Goldberry Books Podcast - July 04, 2023 13:38 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSam Sacks writes the weekly fiction column for the Wall Street Journal’s book review, one of the most comprehensively interesting book sections in the media today. Sam has fascinating taste and he does a great job finding books that most people won't have heard of—and on today’s episode he share...
How Publishers Can Maximize An Author’s Brand & Avoid Book Marketing Burnout
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - June 29, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsBook marketing isn’t just about selling books, it’s about building a reputation and an audience of loyal readers. An author may be focused on their writing so much that they don’t quite know what their brand is, but that’s where a publisher comes in. Publishers can, and should, help their author...
How to Build Book Buzz with Social Media Influencers
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - May 25, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSocial media can be an excellent tool for publishers to build brand awareness and garner exposure for their books, but it’s also complicated to properly navigate. One advantageous social media tactic is to hire an influencer, but how do you go about hiring the right one for your books? What type...
Tips to Sell Your Books to the Education Market
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - April 27, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThere are thousands and thousands of schools in the United States, so getting your books into the education market can be quite lucrative and rewarding, knowing that you’re inspiring the next generation of readers. So what is the process of getting your books into schools? What kinds of books ar...
Understanding the Importance and Benefits of Trade Reviews
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - March 30, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsGarnering a trade review can provide multiple benefits for a book, but how can you make the most out of the reviews you receive? Should you get a paid trade review? Is there anything positive you can get out of a negative review? BlueInk Review Co-Founder Patti Thorn will answer these questions ...
How to Maximize Your Success Working with a Book Publicist
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - February 22, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHiring a book publicist can lead to excellent exposure for your titles, but there are techniques that independent publishers and author publishers can do to best maximize that experience and things that they can do that will actually hinder that experience. Smith Publicity Book Publicist and Mar...
Independent Publishing’s Biggest Challenges & Opportunities in 2023
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - January 25, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings2023 is upon us, so in this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” IBPA CEO Andrea Fleck-Nisbet looks back at the hot button issues that hit the publishing industry in 2022 and how they affected (and will continue to affect) indie publishers. Andrea also shares advice about what...
Strategies for Indie Publishing Success in the New Year
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - December 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsNow that 2022 has come to a close, it’s a great time for independent publishers and author publishers to look back on the past year to analyze what worked and didn’t work for their businesses so that they can make informed decisions about how to set themselves up for a more successful year in 20...
CEO Angela Bole’s Fond Farewell to IBPA
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - November 30, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsIBPA’s CEO Angela Bole is moving on to a new opportunity after Nov. 30, 2022 as the CEO of Firebrand Technologies. So Angela joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discuss the highlights of her time at IBPA; comment on some of the biggest challenges facing independent publishers ri...
Tess Gunty on Narrative Voice, Her Writing Process, and the Books That Most Inspire Her
The Goldberry Books Podcast - November 04, 2022 05:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsTess Gunty is an award-winning novelist based in Los Angeles, whose fascinating (and acclaimed) debut novel, The Rabbit Hutch, was recently published by Knopf (North America) and Oneworld (UK & Commonwealth) and is a finalist for the National Book Award. For this week’s episode she chatted with ...
Tyler Dunne on the state of the NFL and good sports books
The Goldberry Books Podcast - October 27, 2022 20:45 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSports writer, Tyler Dunne has written “the definitive guide to the real men of the gridiron: NFL tight ends”. It’s called The Blood and Guts: How Tight Ends Save Football and it’s available wherever books are sold. This week, Ty joins Bibliography to chat about the state of the NFL, his favorit...
How Independent Publishers Can Turn Social Media Followers Into Book Buyers
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - October 25, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsSocial media platforms can be a great way to build your independent publishing brand and garner exposure for your books, but how do you turn all those followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and so on into lifelong fans of your books? Also, which are the most effective platforms for indie publ...
Scott Avett on His Favorite Books, Truth in Art, and the Notion of the Contemplative Life
The Goldberry Books Podcast - October 05, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsScott Avett is perhaps best known for his work in the acclaimed and much-loved band, The Avett Brothers, but he’s also a very accomplished visual artist who has two exhibitions running concurrently this fall. Scott Avett: Purpose at Random, is showing at the SOCO Gallery in Charlotte, NC until...
Enhancements & Drawbacks of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - September 29, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsArtificial intelligence has created many helpful improvements to book publishing, such as improving discoverability of books and finding copyediting errors in manuscripts, and there are many more to come as technology advances, but is there also a downside to some of these advancements? For exam...
The Best Fiction of 2022 So Far (with Sam Sacks)
The Goldberry Books Podcast - September 21, 2022 19:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsSam Sacks writes the Fiction Chronicle for the Wall Street Journal Book Review, one of the best sections in the world of book criticism. He is eloquent in his defense of good books, tactful in his criticism of bad ones, and always interesting in his taste. In this episode, he joins David to chat...
Tips for Selling Books to the Government, Education, and Healthcare Markets
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA) - August 24, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThere are many considerations for independent publishers wanting to sell books in the government, education, and healthcare markets. How is selling into these markets different from the retail trade? How do you get started? What are some reasons independent publishers may or may not want to purs...
Audio Book Narrator Edoardo Ballerini
The Goldberry Books Podcast - July 29, 2022 17:28 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsEdoardo Ballerini has been in your head—or at least there’s a good chance he has if you listen to audio books. Having narrated more than 350 books (including classics by Dante, Dostoevsky, Eliot, Camus, and others and books by a plethora of popular modern writers like Amor Towles, Jess Walter, I...
Alissa Wilkinson Talks Great Food Writing (and more)
The Goldberry Books Podcast - July 02, 2022 17:39 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 66 ratingsYou know that classic question, if you could have a dinner party with anyone dead or alive, who would it be? Well, Alissa Wilkinson’s new book, Salty: Lessons on Eating, Drinking, and Living from Revolutionary Women, is her fascinating and perhaps a tad unconventional answer to that question. Sh...
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