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The Self-Publishing Advice and Inspirations Podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors. Wednesdays offer "Advice," featuring "Member Q&A" hosted by Sacha Black and Michael La Ronn, "Publishing for Profit" by Orna Ross, "Creating Better Books" with Howard Lovy, and "Reaching More Readers" led by Holly Greenland and Dale Roberts. Sundays bring "Inspirations," including "Inspirational Indie Author Interviews" hosted by Howard Lovy, "Monthly ...
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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs
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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Audible Launches AI Tools, WordPress Battles WP Engine: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses Audible’s latest AI-powered recommendation tools designed to improve audiobook discovery. He also covers WordPress’s ongoing feud with WP Engine and how it affects authors who rely on the platform. Finally, he dives into Canva’s controversial new pricing structure and its i…
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Episode 547 - AI Amazon Ads & Successful Facebook Ads with Vlad Bustiuc
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Today’s top story is AI Amazon Ads. Question of the week is How much have you spent on marketing here in 2024? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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How to Use Tropes to Sell Your Story Without Losing Creativity: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast
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In this episode of the Advice on Editing & Design stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Jennifer Hilt, USA Today bestselling author of the “Trope the Sorrows” series, about how indie authors can effectively use tropes to sell their stories without sacrificing creativity. They explore the diffe…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #167: Michelle Winkler. Dark Fantasy Author Overcame ADHD and Helps Other Indie Writers Succeed
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My guest this episode is Michelle Winkler, who writes dark urban fantasy. Michelle struggles with ADHD, which makes it challenging to focus on long-term goals, but she overcame it after completing NaNoWriMo, the National Novel Writing Month challenge. Now, she’s passionate about using her experiences to help other indie authors. Find more author ad…
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Authors Don’t Trust AI Companies, Says Draft2Digital Survey: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reviews the results of Draft2Digital’s AI rights survey, showing that many authors are hesitant to sell their work for AI training, with 45 percent opposing the idea. Dan also explores concerns over competitive vs. non-competitive AI models, payment expectations, and the general mist…
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How to Market and Promote Your Book When Publishing Wide: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland
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In this month's episode of Reaching More Readers, Holly Greenland and Dale L. Roberts discuss the best practices for marketing and promoting your book when publishing across multiple platforms. They cover how to communicate to your readers in a clear and concise way that gets hits, along with the hidden benefits of creating a universal book link (U…
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Episode 546 - Intuition & More Tropes with Cindy Dees
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Today’s top story is The Power of Creative Intuition. Question of the week is What’s the thing that you wish you could do in a book that you’ve been afraid to try? What’s the worst that can happen from doing it soon?
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ACX Introduces AI Tools for Voice Narrators, TikTok Fights US Ban, and Apple Faces EU Regulations: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers ACX’s new AI tool that lets voice narrators replicate their voices for audiobooks. He also discusses TikTok’s appeal against its potential US ban, Meta’s plan to train AI on public Facebook posts, and Apple’s compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which could affect the…
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Engage Readers Without Selling Out — Diane Vallere's Approach to Promotion: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast
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On the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast’s Branding, Marketing, and Promotion stream, Dale L. Roberts talks to best-selling mystery author Diane Vallere about how she leverages social media to boost book visibility and engage readers without the hard sell. Dale and Diane discuss strategies for maintaining consistent and engaging content and creativ…
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Today’s top story is Strengthen Story with Tropes. Question of the week is If you only have one book left in you, is that the book you’re writing now? And if not, why not? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #166: Gail Nastasia. Lawyer Turns Rough Childhood and Addiction into a Memoir to Help Others.
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My guest this episode is Gail Brenner Nastasia, a practicing attorney in Massachusetts and the author of The Fruit You’ll Never See, a memoir about overcoming addiction and a difficult upbringing. Gail’s writing is a way to process her past and help others facing similar struggles. Now working on her second book, she continues to balance her legal …
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NaNoWriMo Clarifies Position on AI Amid Author Backlash: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the controversy over NaNoWriMo’s recent statement, which initially claimed that condemning AI tools in writing had classist and ableist undertones. After backlash from the writing community, NaNoWriMo revised the statement to clarify their stance. Dan also talks about Canva…
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AI and Indie Authors: Navigating Rights, Ethics, and Opportunities: A Webinar with Orna Ross and Matty Dalrymple
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In this podcast, Matty Dalrymple, campaigns manager at the Alliance of Independent Authors, talks with ALLi Director Orna Ross about AI's impact on indie authors and publishing. They discuss AI creator rights, new licensing models, and the balance between creative control and AI's benefits. The conversation also covers ALLi’s advocacy for ethical A…
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Episode 544 - Selling Direct Promos & More Cozy Fun with Deann Powell
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When to Seek Permission for Quotes in Memoirs, Maximizing Global Distribution, and More: The Member Q&A Podcast with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
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In this episode of the AskALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss when to seek permission for quotes in memoirs and when to paraphrase. They also share strategies for maximizing global distribution through various platforms and aggregators. Other questions include: Is it better to upload my print book to IngramSpark b…
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Were Jobs Cut at Apple Books Because E-Books Aren't Profitable Enough? The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explores whether Apple cut jobs at Apple Books because e-books aren’t generating enough profit. He also covers OpenAI’s $100 billion valuation, the Grammys allowing AI-generated content, and Bookshop.org’s plan to pay royalties to authors from second-hand book sales. Sponsors Self-Pu…
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Making Your Books Accessible and Ethical for Visually Impaired Readers: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast
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In this episode of the Advice on Editing & Design stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael Johnson of Benetech about the importance of accessibility for authors and visually impaired readers, emphasizing ethical self-publishing and the potential market share missed if authors do not make …
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Episode 543 - NaNoWriMo Controversy & Writing Cozy Mystery with Deann Powell
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Today’s top story is NaNo NoMo? Question of the week is If you write fiction, when would you consider writing nonfiction? If you write nonfiction, when you would consider writing fiction? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podca…
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview #165: Anna Davidson. Editor Turns Long COVID Experience into a Moving Poetry Collection
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My guest this episode is Anna Davidson, who, after years of working as an editor and managing editor, began writing poetry during her recovery from long COVID. She decided to self-publish her debut poetry collection, Poetry for Life and Other Chronic Conditions, to maintain creative control and ensure her work reached readers quickly. Find more aut…
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OpenAI’s Deal with Condé Nast Sparks Concern; Plus, Rising Kindle Unlimited Payouts: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the new deal between OpenAI and Condé Nast, noting that editors and authors were not consulted, sparking concern. He also covers a lawsuit against Anthropic over using pirated works in AI training, highlights Draft2Digital's survey on authors' views about AI, and introduces…
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Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland
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In this month's episode of Reaching More Readers, Holly Greenland shares new research suggesting that financial investments in marketing do pay off for many self-published authors. But where should you make those marketing investments, and how can you ensure you're spending wisely? Dale L. Roberts and Holly discuss their views and experiences, offe…
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Episode 542 - Picking Your Ad Platform with Skye Warren
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What’s a piece of writing craft advice that you got that you specifically do not follow (you think it’s wrong)? Today’s top story is What Ad Platform is Best?. Question of the week is What’s a piece of writing craft advice that you got that you specifically do not follow (you think it’s wrong)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Face…
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FTC Cracks Down on Fake Reviews, Plus New Sustainability Efforts in Publishing: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
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On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers the FTC's new measures against fake reviews, which could impact indie authors relying on genuine reviews for visibility. He outlines key points like the ban on AI-generated and paid reviews, along with potential fines. Dan also discusses the latest sustainability efforts in pu…
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Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro on Leveraging Awards and Reviews for Author Success: The Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy
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In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Hannah Jacobson, founder of Book Award Pro, a company dedicated to helping authors gain recognition through book awards. Hannah discusses the challenges indie authors face in navigating the award landscape, the importance of en…
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Episode 541 - Amazon TikTok Integration with Skye Warren
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Today’s top story is Amazon in Your TikTok. Question of the week is What would you say is your #1 struggle as an author right now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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