Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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Book Marketing For Authors Podcasts
The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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Marketing consultant Jenn Hanson-dePaula sits down with her partner, Marcus to chat about marketing strategies and processes that can help authors connect with their readers and sell more books. Save time with marketing and spend more time writing!
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You've heard the book publishing podcasts that give you tips for selling a lot of books and the ones that feature interviews with famous authors. Now it's time for a book publishing show that reveals what actually goes on behind the cover. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, Behind the Book Cover features interviews with traditionally published authors, entrepreneurs who have used books to build their businesses and more. Come find out what traditional publishers don't wa ...
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The Affiliate Guy with Matt McWilliams: Marketing Tips, Affiliate Management, & More
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The Affiliate Guy Podcast is your source for affiliate marketing news, tips, and strategies to take your online business to the next level. Learn how to boost your commissions, manage affiliate programs, and so much more. More information at theaffiliateguy.tv and mattmcwilliams.com.
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Alison Jones, publisher and book coach, explores business books from both a writer's and a reader's perspective. Interviews with authors, publishers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, tech wizards, social media strategists, PR and marketing experts and others involved in helping businesses tell their story effectively.
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The Book Marketing Action Podcast is a resource where you can get actionable advice to build your author platform, plan a book launch, launch your book successfully, and sustain interest in your book after launch. This podcast is focused on ACTION. At the end of every episode, we’ll share one or more actions you can implement to reach more people with your book and message. If you implement these actions consistently over time, you’ll see results. Some of these actions will seem easy, others ...
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Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newsweek calls him "the world's best human guinea pig," and The New York Times calls him "a cross between Jack Welch and a Buddhist monk." In this show, he deconstructs world-class performers from eclectic areas (investing, chess, pro sports, etc.), digging deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that listeners can use.
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Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses. He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives. DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but ...
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The Children's Book Marketing Podcast
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The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform
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Build your audience and reach new readers on podcasts. Here on Book Marketing Mania you’ll learn to use podcasting as a guest and host to grow your author platform, market your book long before and long after your book release, and steward your message in a way that honors God and your time. Connect with your host, Kim Stewart, Marketing Strategist for Authors Who Podcast, at https://kimstewartmarketing.com.
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Tim Reid (AKA Timbo) interviews the most innovative founders in the world of small business. In this award winning podcast business owners share where their original business idea came from, how they got it to market and the strategies they used that led to their business’s unprecedented growth. Tim Reid's curiosity for what makes business owners tick and his passion for small business success means that every episode is chock full of marketing gold that will help you build that beautiful bu ...
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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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Profits Through Podcasting is your go-to resource for turning engaged listeners of your health-focused podcast into paying clients. Learn from health and wellness entrepreneurs who successfully employ a podcast as their main marketing tool, generating quality leads and growing their business. Whether you're a doctor, chiropractor, clinician, health business coach, therapist, or an entrepreneur in any other health or wellness related field, so long as you have a podcast, Profits Through Podca ...
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Interviews with the Authors of Books about All Aspects of Business
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Entrepreneurship and business techniques and tips you won't learn in business school.
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Join Purpose Coach Kevin Miller as he conducts deep discussions on personal evolution from his own, curious journey toward greater purpose and deeper fulfillment. Kevin researches and curates the best teachers and guides you may never find, as they are busy teaching in classes, counseling in therapy rooms, researching in labs, and coaching in offices. Go from knowledge to integration at kevinmiller.co *Over 70 million downloads, 300 expert guests, 1,500 episodes...and the journey continues o ...
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Insightful interviews with authors, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who share valuable marketing tips, growth strategies, and resources. Hosted by John Jantsch, one of America's top small business marketing experts, this show is dedicated to helping you craft effective marketing strategies that will grow your business. Whether you're a small business owner, marketing professional, or marketing agency owner, you'll gain valuable insights and actionable advice on topics such as mar ...
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Each week on the StoryBrand Podcast host Donald Miller, bestselling author of the book "Building A StoryBrand", shares strategies for creating marketing and messaging that make you stand out, connect with customers, and actually grow your business. Get the tools you need to create clear and effective messaging that grows your business at StoryBrand.com.
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Feeling stuck in your business? On the edge of explosive growth, but don't know how to break through? Join Dan Martell as he shares how he transformed his life and business from rehab at 17 to building a $100M empire, becoming a bestselling author and a world-class coach. Dan dives into the mindset shifts, strategies, and business tactics that'll get you to your goals without burning out. Get Dan's Book: https://bit.ly/3pCTG78 Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3W2tjp2 A 5min weekly ...
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.
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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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When Writing Means Business, Indie Author Magazine is the guidebook for self-published authors taking charge of their writing career. Whether you've published or not, IAM brings you articles and information designed to save you time, money, and stress. Each month your host Indie Annie shares the full articles in the magazine for listening on-the-go. To subscribe to the print version of the magazine visit https://indieauthormagazine.com
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A weekly podcast that shares tips on how to overcome any form of writer's block, get crystal clarity on your content, write and publish your manuscript, and use it to establish and grow your author business.
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This podcast focuses on the business end of the pen. What does that mean? It's getting into the nitty-gritty of the business side of being a writer or publisher. We at Talking Book Publishing will bring in industry experts, Published authors, publishers, agents, and editors for conversations about what tools writers need to be as successful as they can on their publishing journey.
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Insight, market updates and wisdom from America's leading commercial real estate mentors, including Peter Harris, the author of the book Commercial Real Estate Investing for Dummies.
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Behavioral Science For Brands: Leveraging behavioral science in brand marketing.
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The Consumer Behavior Lab is dedicated to teaching marketersacross the United States how behavioral science principles can beapplied to help their brands. By decoding the underlying motivationsof how consumers make decisions, the CBL seeks to make a betterindustry - where both brands and agencies put proven sciencebehind their decision making.
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Go beyond the blurbs and dive into the battlefield of thriller writing. Hosted by Evan Graver—author of the Ryan Weller, John Phoenix, and Stuntman series—Plot Recon is the podcast where thrillers get tactical. Each episode features raw, unscripted conversations with top authors, exploring the craft, strategy, and chaos behind action-driven storytelling. From tradecraft to character arcs, publishing tactics to real-world ops, this is not your average writing podcast. It’s mission briefings f ...
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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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My Life Now is a half-hour podcast show which regularly features reviews of NEW RELEASES and all-time classics of both traditionally published and self-published books. Tune in for special guest interviews and of course, helpful tips to not only write your next book but also to help market it. My Life Now is most often referred to as a great way for authors to get quality exposure and avid readers to discover their next read! Without further delay, here’s another stimulating episode of My Li ...
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"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry. We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the large ...
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Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Since 2008, he's been supporting his family with his many on ...
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The official podcast from the team at BookFunnel, hosted by Jack Shilkaitis, Kelli Tanzi, and Emma Alisyn, featuring guest interviews, self-publishing industry discussions, and tips for using BookFunnel to build an author business.
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Helping science fiction and fantasy authors find sustainable success on their terms in a chaotic publishing world. Using her 15 years of experience as an award-winning science fiction & fantasy author of 25+ books, editor/coach/marketing strategist, and publishing house CEO, Janeen is here to elevate your author life (and cut through some of the common myths and misconceptions). Includes: -World building guidance -Publishing industry commentary -Author interviews -Marketing strategies -Autho ...
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This One’s About… is a podcast by book people, for book people—featuring behind-the-scenes publishing insights, smart marketing tips, honest conversations with authors, and the occasional dramatic reading. Whether you’re a writer, reader, or just curious about how books come to life, this one’s for you.
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The Published Creator podcast is dedicated to helping authors, artists, coaches & content creators turn their books and book ideas into monetizable offers & thriving brands. Rodney Washington is a Creative Marketing Strategist, Author, Publisher, Educator & Coach.
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Where publishing, ecommerce, and marketing collide. Brought to you by Lulu.com.
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Join NielsenIQ BookData's Philip Stone and Belle Edelman for a monthly round-up of the UK's bestselling books
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Author's Edge: Smart strategies for book marketing, publishing, and visibility that actually work
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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for authors ready to learn to turn their ideas into bestselling books, build platforms that reflect their authority, and grow lasting visibility. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works in publishing and platform growth. Each week, you’ll get practical guidance and straight talk from the people who move the needle including Daniel Murray of The Marketing Mi ...
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The How to Write The Future Podcast offers fiction writing tips for science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories because when we vision what is possible, we help make it so. By science fiction and fantasy author and fiction writing coach, Beth Barany.
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The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked by Feedspot in the TOP 10 podcasts for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 in Author-Publishing Careers by Goodpods. If you want to write and publish a book ... if you want to know the latest in book marketing strategies ... if you want to know what tools an author should be using ... and if you want to be successful as an author, Author YOU - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles ... Everything You Want to Know But Did ...
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Allison’s Easy Formula to Write a Strong Review in Less Than 3 Minutes
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What if supporting your favorite books and podcasts took only three minutes? Allison Lane breaks down a simple method for writing reviews that boost discoverability, drive author visibility, and help more readers find the work you love. You will learn how online reviews influence algorithms, how they support book launches, and why this tiny habit i…
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Make the Holidays Work for You: Essential Book Marketing Tactics for Indie Authors
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Join our hosts for a smart and actionable deep dive into holiday marketing strategies for indie authors, inspired by insights from Indie Author Magazine. In this episode, you’ll learn why the holiday season—and especially the period right after Christmas—is a prime opportunity to boost your book sales and grow your audience, whether you’re selling …
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180. Prepping for Your Interview as a Podcast Guest
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You finally got the yes — that email from a podcast host saying, “I’d love to have you as a guest!” Cue the happy dance! 💃 But now what? Let's walk through how to prepare for your guest episodes including what to send your host ahead of time, how to personalize your stories for their listeners, and how to show up calm, confident, and ready to serve…
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Crowdfunding for Writers: The Secret Sauce Behind 90% Success Rates
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Double Funding Success How can indie authors nearly double their chances of crowdfunding success? In this episode, our hosts break down the latest data and insights from a featured article in Indie Author Magazine, exploring why crowdfunding doesn’t have to be a solo journey—and why, frankly, it shouldn’t be. Together, they unpack the real numbers …
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These 4 AI Automations Will Make You $1M (With Zero Employees)
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AI has completely changed how businesses scale. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the 4 automations I use to grow companies without hiring more employees. These are proven, real-world systems, no fluff, no theory. ✅ Get your FREE Sell by Chat Playbook here: https://go.danmartell.com/48pqVxy 👥 Are you building an AI software company? Partner wi…
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Lamell McMorris talks about his book "The Power to Persist: 8 Simple Habits to Build Lifelong Resilience." Lamell is founder and CEO of Phase 2 Consulting and a nationally recognized entrepreneur and a devoted advocate for equity and community revitalization. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a gu…
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Sandra M. Wentzel on The Hen House and the Beauty of Simpler Times!
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Sandra M. Wentzel joins the My Life Now Podcast to share the heartwarming story behind her memoir, The Hen House: The Way We Were. Raised on Cedar Top Mountain in rural Pennsylvania during the 1950s and 60s, Sandra grew up in a home filled with love, sacrifice, and a kind of everyday kindness that is rare in our world today. Her parents, Wert and M…
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Book Marketing Without Burnout: Do Less, Reach More Readers
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Feeling like you’re doing everything and getting nowhere? We’ve been there, and we’re pulling the brakes on burnout to rebuild your book marketing on a foundation that actually moves books. Because book marketing burnout is real—and if you’ve been feeling stretched thin by ads, social media, newsletters, and endless promotion tasks, this episode is…
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Reconciling You, Me, & Us In Our Relationships w/ Gwynyth Paltrow’s Relationship Expert - Terry Real
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In 2022 I was deep into therapy regarding my marriage and myself. My counselor at the time recommended a book, “I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression,” by a therapist named Terry Real. I read the book and opened up a whole new level of understanding about myself. Terry then released a book titled US: Getti…
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Most Replayed Moment: No.1 Eye Doctor Reveals The Truth About Dark Circles, Diet and Blue Light!
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Dr Joseph Allen is an American optometrist, clinical educator, and creator of one of the most-watched eye-health channels online. In this Most Replayed Moment, Dr Allen reveals the truth about why we get under-eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness, and some top lifestyle tips for optimal eye health. Could your diet be playing a role, and what are t…
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The Air We Forget: Gratitude, Creativity, and the Author Life
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In this week’s episode of Author Culture, we’re talking about something invisible, essential, and shockingly easy to overlook: the “air” of modern storytelling. Yep—we’re diving into gratitude, communication, author discouragement, and the absolute sci-fi-level miracle that lets you write a book in your living room and have someone across the globe…
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Taking Risks in Self-Publishing with Sacha Black, The BookFunnel Podcast Ep 29
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"I took a huge risk." In this episode of the Book Funnel Podcast, the team welcomes Sasha Black, a successful author and entrepreneur. Sasha shares her journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time writer under the pen name Ruby Rowe, focusing on sapphic fantasy. She discusses her unique writing process, the impact of TikTok on her sales, an…
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With over two decades of experience helping small businesses thrive, John dives solo into this episode to explore how AI is revolutionizing the buyer's journey. He breaks down the stages of his signature "Marketing Hourglass" framework and shares how businesses must adapt their strategies in an AI-driven world. Tune in to learn how to future-proof …
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Audiobooks: Insider Tips to Produce & Sell Titles More Profitably
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Audiobook sales have been on the rise for many years, and they show no signs of stopping; so many independent publishers are hoping to take advantage of this boom. But there are important factors to consider first. Will the return on investment be worth the cost of producing an audiobook? How do you produce a quality audiobook on a lean budget? Wha…
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In this Books with Hooks episode, Bianca, Carly, and CeCe dig into two submissions—a YA fantasy query and a memoir/nonfiction hybrid. They unpack why centering a protagonist matters, how to sharpen specificity in quests, what makes prologues succeed (or fail), and why memoir queries need a clear narrative arc. Expect candid advice on worldbuilding,…
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AI Expert: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! We Need To Start Protesting! - Tristan Harris
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Ex-Google Insider and AI Expert TRISTAN HARRIS reveals how ChatGPT, China, and Elon Musk are racing to build uncontrollable AI, and warns it will blackmail humans, hack democracy, and threaten jobs…by 2027 Tristan Harris is a former Google design ethicist and leading voice from Netflix’s The Social Dilemma. He is also co-founder of the Center for H…
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#837: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck
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As we head into the new year, many of us feel like we’re drowning in invisible complexity. So I wanted to hit pause and ask a simple question: What are 1-3 decisions that could dramatically simplify my life in 2026? To explore that, I invited three close friends and long-time listener favorites—Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck. This episod…
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The Donroe Doctrine 2 - Trump's Strategy for Regime Change in Venezuela
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On this episode of Plot Recon, Evan Graver delves into potential regime change in Venezuela, discussing the implications of such a shift on global geopolitics, particularly regarding U.S. strategies and the influence of other nations like Russia and China. Send us a text Support the showBy Evan Graver
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Is there a book in your Part 4 11-27-2025
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It's time to bring the elements of your ideas and draft together to create your manuscript for publishing. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd and the author of 48 books, guides you through all the elements for putting your first or next book together in today’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. She will be the solo voice for the Why, How…
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Using AI to Convert More Leads and Save Time
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In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, we explore how small businesses can use AI to convert more leads while reclaiming precious time. John Jantsch talks with Rainmaker CEO Joe Gagnon about AI-native sales workflows, 24/7 phone agents, and why automation doesn't have to feel inauthentic. Together they break down how AI can improve inb…
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Building Confident, Sustainable Author Businesses with Olivia Zugay of Story Flow Solutions {ep. 196}
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Get your ticket to the Content Strategy Bootcamp! https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/content Summary In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe chats with Olivia Zugay, founder of Story Flow Solutions and sponsor of the Women in Publishing Summit. Olivia helps authors navigate their publishing journeys with clarity and confidence—teaching them how to balance…
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Episode 607 - Amazon Algorithm Changes with Tracy Fredyrchowski
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What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! Today's top story is Help Amazon Help You. Question of the week is What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of…
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2025 Plot Twists in Publishing (That Everyone Saw Coming)
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In this episode, Matt & Lauren look back on this year in publishing. We review some of our predictions from 2024 and how those trends impacted the industry in 2025, including: How AI continued to dominate the conversation Why more and more authors and publishers are exploring direct sales How traditional publishers are adopting print-on-demand solu…
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SPI 903: An Update on LIFE Outside of Business (Turning 43)
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#903 I was twenty-five when I started my business journey. Now, days away from my forty-third birthday, my perspective on what matters most has entirely shifted. More than ever, I'm optimizing for fun. Even more so, I'm optimizing for peace. If you resonate with these thoughts, join me for a reflective episode today. I'll update you on my family li…
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Matthew J. Holmes on Building a Sustainable Author Business (Even If You Write Slowly)
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295 / Curious how authors can build thriving, sustainable careers—even without rapid releases or a huge backlist? Matthew J. Holmes shares how he transformed his wife’s books into a six-figure business, the realities of book advertising, and the mindful strategies indie authors need now. Turning a single slow-release series into a profitable busine…
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753 Tenth-Anniversary Special (with Mike Palindrome and Laurie Frankel) | Giving Thanks | My Last Book with Eve Dunbar
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When Jacke started the podcast in 2015, he decided to privilege books that were at least fifty years old. (Longtime listeners will know he's made a few exceptions, but for the most part, that's been the policy.) Last month, the History of Literature Podcast celebrated its tenth anniversary - which means there are ten years' worth of books that are …
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AI is About to Change Business Forever (and nobody even realizes)
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AI is about to change business forever, and almost nobody is ready. I spend my days building and launching AI companies, and the trends I’m seeing will create massive opportunities for anyone who understands them. In this episode, I’ll share the 5 biggest shifts coming and the strategic + tactical moves you can make right now to stay ahead. ✅ Get Y…
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How Epistolary Writing Engages Readers: Rules, Tips, and Case Studies for Indie Success
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In this episode of Indie Author Magazine’s Deep Dive, our hosts crack open the world of epistolary writing—stories told through letters, journal entries, official documents, and more. Together, they unravel why this centuries-old format is experiencing a renaissance in indie fiction, and why the act of reading someone else’s “mail” is so profoundly…
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Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile
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Authors talk about “the algorithm” the way the little aliens in Toy Story talk about “the claw.” Does the algorithm randomly choose your book, or is someone else controlling the claw? In this week’s episode, you’ll discover what we know about how Amazon decides which books to show, and how to get your book in front of the readers most likely to lov…
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Ready to expand your impact and stop being the best-kept secret? Allison Lane cuts through vague goals and New Year’s resolution fatigue to offer a smarter, practical roadmap for authors and experts. If you want to write a book, reach a bigger audience, or land better speaking gigs, 2026 starts now, and it starts with clear steps, focused tactics, …
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Discover the five most costly mistakes new commercial real estate investors make, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Learn more here: What you’ll learn in this podcast: 1. How to overcome analysis paralysis 2. Why relying on proforma numbers instead of actuals can cost you six figures 3. The hidden danger of economic vacancy and how to spot i…
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Authentically Connect With Others By First Connecting With Yourself & Your Motives w/ Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Charles Duhigg
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If I asked you why we communicate with others, what would your reply be? I think my mind initially went to sharing information. But as you will soon hear, my guest cites that only 15-18% of our daily communications are about mere information. What is the primary reason we communicate then? We communicate to connect with others. My interest then is …
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When Going Viral Doesn't Sell Books - Momentum Monday {ep. 195}
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When Going Viral Doesn’t Sell Books: Content Strategy That Actually Works for Authors Join us at the Content Strategy Bootcamp to learn how to create the types of posts and engaging content that DOES build your audience and sell more of your books! https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/content In this Momentum Monday episode, Alexa shares the story o…
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Why Every Author Should Be Using Affiliate Marketing
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Writing a book is hard. Making real money from it is harder. In this episode, I'll show you how to add affiliate offers to your book so it drives more revenue and creates long-term passive income. Links Mentioned in this Episode The Book on Affiliate Management Affiliate Marketing for Authors Training Resources Page Guide My Recommended Books Page…
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#47: Why Narcissists Rise to Power and What Self-Aware Leaders Do Differently
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Get free marketing videos from Don every week at WeeklySoundbite.com Leadership success often hinges on a trait many people misunderstand: self-awareness. In today's fast-paced world, leaders are surrounded by noise: social media flattery, AI-generated validation, and constant feedback loops that create more confusion than clarity. And while confid…
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John A. Camacho and Zack Hamilton, "Sports Chaos: Exploring the Reasons Behind Expert Business, Legal, and Moral Decisions" (2025)
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What happens when sports decision-making collides with business interests, legal battles, and moral dilemmas? Sports Chaos dives into the unpredictable world where experts, executives, and athletes must navigate high-stakes choices that shape the future of sports. From billion-dollar deals to ethical debates over owner and athlete behavior, this bo…
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Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, "HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business: Think Big, Buy Small, Own Your Own Company" (HBR Press, 2017)
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Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards--as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can …
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180. Crafting Ethical AI Worlds with Abigail Hing Wen
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“I try to write worlds that I believe are attainable and that I think we can aspire towards.” - Abigail Hing Wen In this future‑forward episode of How To Write The Future, host Beth Barany chats with author‑filmmaker Abigail Hing Wen about The Vale — a middle‑grade fantasy where a family builds a clean, AI‑generated virtual world. They get into why…
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Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl
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How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way, while still focusing on a human-first approach? Why is adapting to the fast pace of change so difficult and how can we make the most of this time? Jamie Metzl talks about Superconvergence and more. In the intro, How to avoid autho…
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In part one of November’s bonus episode, bestselling author Patricia Sands joins Bianca to share how she started writing at 65, indie-pubbed her way to being approached by Amazon’s Lake Union, and built a devoted readership along the way. They chat about writing for joy, setting publishing goals for yourself, the pros and cons of indie vs tradition…
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Insulin Doctor: This Is The First Sign Of Dementia! The Shocking Link Between Keto & Brain Decline!
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No.1 Keto Doctor DR. ANNETTE BOSWORTH reveals how to reverse insulin resistance, cut belly fat, avoid early dementia, why eating late spikes glucose, and the sardine-only reset for ketosis. Dr Annette Bosworth, commonly known as Dr Boz, is an internal medicine doctor with over 2 decades of experience, who helps reverse medical problems through heal…
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752 The Brontes' Sibling Rivalry (with Catherine Rayner) | My Last Book with Keith Cooper
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Charlotte Brontë wasn't born the eldest child, but she was thrust into a leadership role at the age of ten, as the Brontë children dealt with the tragic deaths of their mother and two eldest sisters. How did this affect their family dynamic? And when the younger two sisters, Emily and Anne, had their novels accepted while Charlotte's alone was reje…
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Episode 471 - AI in publishing with George Walkley
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' This technology isn't going to go away. We need to figure out what role it has.' George Walkley is a legend in the publishing world. Over the last three decades, and particularly at Hachette, he has not only witnessed but helped shape the digital transformation of the industry, and these days he's focused on how publishers respond to the challeng…
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Navigating the Indie Publishing Revolution: IAM’s Strategic Roadmap for 2026 and Beyond
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In this incisive deep dive, our hosts unpack the latest strategic roadmap announced by Indie Author Magazine. Join them as they explore how the publication is responding to seismic industry changes—from AI-driven book discoverability to the evolving demands of indie authors worldwide. You’ll discover why IAM is making a bold shift from a monthly to…
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Strategies for Women for High-Ticket Sales Success
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Vivian Weyll explores how women can to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to achieve lasting sales success. Vivian built and lost businesses in her twenties before discovering success in high-ticket sales. Today, she works with women to leverage psychology, neuroscience, and human behavior to scale businesses to seven and eight f…
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Season 2 Episode 10: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Amy K Runyan’s Top Manuscript Tips
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Send us a text Ever wondered how to captivate an agent’s attention with your manuscript? Join us for an enlightening conversation with award-winning historical fiction author Amy K Runyan on this episode of Craft Chat Chronicles. Amy shares her invaluable insights on avoiding common pitfalls in student writing, establishing clear communication with…
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Johnny Scifo on Creativity, Reinvention, and The Kettle Pours a Universe
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Johnny Scifo joins the My Life Now Podcast to share the remarkable journey that shaped his new novella, The Kettle Pours a Universe. From years as a touring DJ to a collapse from exhaustion that forced him to rebuild his life, Johnny walks us through the transformation that led him into meditation, neuroscience based sound healing, and award winnin…
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Hard Resets Of Your Mind To Expand Your Perspectives About Yourself & Life w/ World Record Explorer Colin O'Brady
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I find it rare for anyone to make a big deviation from their normal routine. We work hard to get ourselves to a place where we are managing our lives with stability. We get routines and schedules that feel comfortable, safe, and efficient. I’m growing to appreciate seasons of this lifestyle. And yet, I find a danger of getting into a rut that is ha…
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