Latest Indie publishing Podcast Episodes
The unsavory truth behind traditional publishing | Part 2 of the Bethany Baptiste Interview
Written In Melanin - April 29, 2024 12:18 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis is part 2 of the interview with Bethany Baptiste the author of "The Poisons We Drink" 00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast 00:22 The Journey of 'The Poisons We Drink' with Bethany Baptiste 00:33 Navigating the Challenges of Traditional Publishing 02:16 Bethany's Publication Roll...
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...
From Fanfiction to Fantasy: Bethany Baptiste's Writer's Journey
Written In Melanin - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis episode of the Written In Melanin podcast features host C. M. Lockhart in conversation with Bethany Baptiste, discussing her journey as a young adult sci-fi fantasy novelist. They dive into Baptiste's book 'The Poisons We Drink', exploring its unique blend of fantasy, politics, and the powe...
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...
Black Indie Fantasy Writing with Tatiana Obey
Written In Melanin - April 03, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsThis episode features a discussion with author Tatiana Obey, known for her action-packed, character-driven stories featuring diverse characters. In it, C. M. Lockhart and Tatiana discuss various themes relevant to Black and indie authors, such as the importance of visibility, the challenge of re...
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...
A Tale of Two Mediums | Brittney Morris on Video Games and Young Adult Fiction
Written In Melanin - March 20, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C.M. Lockhart chats with Brittney Morris, author of 'SLAY' and video game writer. Morris shares her journey from being inspired by the Black Panther movie to becoming a bestselling author and transitioning into video game writing, with proj...
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...
Writing Sapphic Fantasy and Indie Publishing with Tamara Jerée
Written In Melanin - March 06, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsWritten In Melanin: Spotlighting Melanated Creativity, A Conversation with Indie Author Tamara Jerée In this episode of the 'Written In Melanin' podcast, host C. M. Lockhart welcomes indie author, Tamara Jerée to discuss their experiences and writing journey, including a detailed look at their ...
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...
Exploring the Power of ChatGPT for Authors with Celeste Harte
Written In Melanin - February 21, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, C. M. Lockhart, chats with Celeste Harte, a fantasy writer and expert on ChatGPT. They delve into their experiences as Black, independent authors, highlighting the challenges, evolution, and inspirations along the journey. Discussing everything ...
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...
Promoting Black Literature: A Discussion with the Hurston Wright Foundation
Written In Melanin - February 07, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of Written In Melanin podcast, host CM Lockhart speaks with special guest DeAndréa Johnson, an educator, writer and the Writing Programs Manager at the Hurston Wright Foundation. The discussion offers an in-depth introduction to the foundation, its mission, and the many resources...
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...
Crime Fiction, Publishing, and the Black Love Series: An Interview with Antwan Floyd Sr.
Written In Melanin - January 24, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of the Written In Melanin Podcast, host C. M. Lockhart interviews Antwan Floyd Sr., an author and publisher of Crime Fiction Media. Lockhart discusses Floyd’s journey from writing urban fiction to crime fiction, as well as the decision to establish his publishing company. Asking ...
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...
Untangling Racism and Obligations in Black Horror: Conversations with Amanda B. Weaver
Written In Melanin - December 27, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart engages in a discussion with Amanda B. Weaver (previously published under the name "Amanda Ross"), an indie author known for her work in Indie Fantasy and Horror. They discuss representation in horror and Amanda's upcoming no...
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...
Exploring Diversity and Storytelling featuring Omari Richards Author of The Kimoni Legacy
Written In Melanin - December 20, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsIn this episode of the 'Written In Melanin' Podcast, host C.M. Lockhart engages in a deep and meaningful conversation with Omari Richards, a debut fantasy author. As they discuss Richards' newly published novel, 'The Kimoni Legacy', they explore the writing process, storytelling techniques, impo...
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...
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