Evan Gow talks about Story Origin, his online indie author community that comes packed with useful self-publishing tools and services.
Prolific sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson explains how dictation can smarten up your writing process.
Romance author Jami Albright explains how to make a comfortable living as an indie author without being prolific.
In this special 200th edition, Mark and James revisit the top 10 downloaded episodes of the show and discuss Mark’s new landmark print deal.
Fantasy author Jeff Wheeler provides an insightful look into what it was like in the trenches of self-publishing in the pre-Kindle era.
If you’re writing books that involve the workings of the FBI, you’re going to want ensure authenticity. Cue, retired FBI Special Agent and fiction author Jerri Williams.
We all know titling your book is important; here’s how to get it right.
Welcome to the Self Publishing Spotlight, where each week we ask authors the same five questions about their process, their mistakes, and their successes. This week’s spotlight falls on romance writer, Grace Wynter.
Turning to crime and making it pay. M.J. Arlidge on the switch from TV screenwriter to bestselling thriller author.
From profile pictures to Linktr.ee links to hashtags on Instagram – everything you can do to boost visibility for free.
L.J. Shen reveals how she managed to get 1400 reviews within a month of launching her latest novel.
Danny Boyle’s new film seems to rip off a self-published story, a much-hyped traditionally published book bombs in the UK, and you can now listen to Mark’s BBC appearance.
PublishDrive’s Kinga Jentetics explains how the aggregator distributes books globally, including to growing English markets like China and India.
Breaking down that daunting debut novel into one daily step at a time.
Million selling author LJ Ross sits down to talk about taking a leap out of her first career and into writing. Spoiler: it worked out pretty well for her.
Retiree David Penny talks about his return to writing after a thirty-five year hiatus and shares his strategy for making a mid-five-figures per year income from his very niche historical mysteries.
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ADS FOR AUTHORS COURSE: The Ads for Authors course is open again for a short enrollment window.
AUTHOR SUPPORT: The Alliance of Independent Authors
Indie author community superstar Joanna Penn talks to James about putting a focus on improving her health and creating a sustainable long-term career as a writer.
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JUST GIVING: The fundraising page for author Tommy Donbavand
Joanna’s Book: HOW TO BE A HEALTHY WRITER
Author, mother, and nap-time entrepreneur Katie Cross offers an explanation for why it’s normal for indie authors to struggle with Imposter Syndrome, and also specific strategies for how to deal with it.
FREE PDF: Katie created a free PDF on how to defeat Imposter Syndrome
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Playing Big by Tara Mohr
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