An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. How could giving away free books be good for business? (00:01:49)
3. What are the steps to making a book permafree? (00:07:38)
4. How can you make the most of your permafree book? (00:11:36)
5. When is permafree the wrong choice? (00:23:03)
6. How should authors handle negative reviews? (00:26:12)
7. How do I start charging for a book that's been permafree? (00:31:37)
8. How does permafree affect sales of other book formats? (00:36:46)
9. What genres benefit most from the permafree strategy? (00:43:08)
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