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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

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Episode 598 - Podcast Booking & What to Focus On with Angel Lawson

How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? Today's top story is Poor Podcast Publicity. Question of the week is How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? 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.

Sep 24, 202532 min

Episode 597 - Hybrid Publishing & Darker Books with Angel Lawson

Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! Today's top story is Legit Pay to Play Publishing?. Question of the week is Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! 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.

Sep 17, 202535 min

Episode 596 - The $100 Million Book Launch with Kelsie Hoss

What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? Today's top story is The Nine-Figure Book Launch. Question of the week is What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? 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.

Sep 10, 202529 min

Episode 595 - KU Books in Libraries with Kelsie Hoss

What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? Today's top story is The Library of Kindle-andria. Question of the week is What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? 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.

Sep 3, 202529 min

Episode 594 - Reclaiming Your Joy with Golden Angel

What is your favorite thing about being an author? Today's top story is Reclaim Your Joy. Question of the week is What is your favorite thing about being an author? 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.

Aug 27, 202532 min

Episode 593 - Neuro Superstar with Golden Angel

What is your definition of success as an author? Today's top story is Neurodivergent Superpowers. Question of the week is What is your definition of success as an author? 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.

Aug 20, 202538 min

Episode 592 - Professional Mode on Facebook with Katie Cross

Have you been surprised by how much of certain formats you've sold based on your marketing? Today's top story is Finally you can be yourself on Facebook. Question of the week is Have you been surprised by how much of certain formats you've sold based on your marketing? 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.

Aug 13, 202524 min

Episode 591 - Real Person Audiobooks with Katie Cross

What are the fears and excitements that come to mind when thinking about narrating your own audiobook? Today's top story is Impactful Audio. Question of the week is What are the fears and excitements that come to mind when thinking about narrating your own audiobook? 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.

Aug 6, 202533 min

Episode 590 - Switching Things Up with Claire Taylor

What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? 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.

Jul 30, 202531 min

Episode 589 - Kickstarter with Character with Claire Taylor

Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? 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.

Jul 23, 202537 min

Episode 588 – Staying Social & Creating Raving Fans

What do you do as an author to stave off loneliness and feel connected with other people? Today's top story is Alone But Not Lonely. Question of the week is What do you do as an author to stave off loneliness and feel connected with other people? 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.

Jul 16, 202516 min

Episode 587 - AI Witch Hunts & NY Times Bestsellers with KA Linde

What would you do and how would you celebrate if you hit the top 10 on The NY Times list? Today's top story is AI Witch Hunts? Question of the week is What would you do and how would you celebrate if you hit the top 10 on The NY Times list? 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.

Jul 9, 202534 min

Episode 586 – The Ultimate Launch Plan with Marissa Farrar

What do you think is the best decision you've made for your marketing over the last three years? Today's top story is How to Prep for Launch. Question of the week is What do you think is the best decision you've made for your marketing over the last three years? 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.

Jul 2, 202528 min

Episode 585 – Amazon Sales Rank-Apocalypse with Marissa Farrar

How has the sales rank change impacted you and your books? And what do you plan to do about it? Today's top story is This Rank is RANK!. Question of the week is How has the sales rank change impacted you and your books? And what do you plan to do about it? 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.

Jun 25, 202532 min

Episode 584 - Print-on-Demand & Author Automation with Elana Johnson

What are your tips for automation in your author career? What are you doing and how are you doing it? Today's top story is Profitable Print-on-Demand. Question of the week is What are your tips for automation in your author career? What are you doing and how are you doing it? 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.

Jun 18, 202525 min

Episode 583 - Maximizing Promos & Using Dictation with Elana Johnson

What's the worst thing in your author career that could happen and how would you solve it? Today's top story is Maximum Promo Potential. Question of the week is What's the worst thing in your author career that could happen and how would you solve it? 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.

Jun 11, 202540 min

Episode 582 - Getting a Hand & Multi-Genre Marketing with Rachel Van Dyken

Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? Today's top story is Staffing Upgrade. Question of the week is Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? 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.

Jun 4, 202535 min

Episode 581 - Print Pricing & Multiple Email Lists with Rachel Van Dyken

What is your WHY for being an author? Today's top story is Control P. Question of the week is What is your WHY for being an author? 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.

May 28, 202534 min

Episode 580 – The Spotify-Findaway Divorce and Marketing Romantic Suspense with Janie Crouch

What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Today's top story is Can't Find A Way. Question of the week is What advice do you wish you'd be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? 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.

May 21, 202525 min

Episode 579 - Easier Kindle Purchases and the Definition of Success with Janie Crouch

How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? Today's top story is 'Get Book' is back in your Kindle App. Question of the week is How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? 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.

May 14, 202534 min

Episode 578 - Selling Elsewhere & Amazon Ads Fun

What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? Today's top story is Sailing Abroad. Question of the week is What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? 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.

May 7, 202523 min

Episode 577 - Kindle Recaps & Cozy Fun with Caitlin White/Rosie A. Point

Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? Today's top story is Last Time on… Your Favorite Series. Question of the week is Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? 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.

Apr 30, 202526 min

Episode 576 – Pre-Order Samples and Research Rabbit Holes with Luke Richardson

What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? Today's top story is Pre-Order Samples. Question of the week is What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? 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.

Apr 23, 202529 min

Episode 575 - Social Media Fun & Trope Research with Luke Richardson

What does this quote mean to you, "Great writing is surprising but inevitable"? Today's top story is The Kickstarter PLOT Thickens. Question of the week is What does this quote mean to you, "Great writing is surprising but inevitable"? 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.

Apr 16, 202531 min

Episode 574 – Pay Over Time Kickstarter Pledges with Katy Archer

What is the best mindset book you've ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? Today's top story is The Kickstarter PLOT Thickens. Question of the week is What is the best mindset book you've ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? 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.

Apr 9, 202530 min

Episode 573 – Hockey Romance Scores with Katy Archer

What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? Today's top story is Hockey Romance Scores. Question of the week is What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? 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.

Apr 2, 202535 min

Episode 572 - Spotify Shorts & The Future of TikTok with Kelsie Rae

How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? Today's top story is Short and Loud. Question of the week is How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? 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.

Mar 26, 202526 min

Episode 571 - AI Audio Done Fast & Social Media Success with Kelsie Rae

What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? Today's top story is Audio AIiiii. Question of the week is What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? 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.

Mar 19, 202527 min

Episode 570 - Merch for March with Theodora Taylor

Today's top story is Swag Bag. Question of the week is What are some of the most inspired creative book marketing ideas that have worked for you? 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.

Mar 12, 202534 min

Episode 569 - POD Slip Cases with Theodora Taylor

How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? Today's top story is Wrap Your Book in Love. Question of the week is How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? 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.

Mar 5, 202538 min

Episode 568 - Sales Tax & Patreon

What is a problem you're facing that you already know the solution to? Today's top story is Breaking the Fourth Wall. Question of the week is What is a problem you're facing that you already know the solution to? 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.

Feb 26, 202513 min

Episode 567 - Direct Selling & In-Person Events with M. Robinson

What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? Today's top story is Direct from the Source. Question of the week is What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? 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.

Feb 19, 202534 min

SMBS Episode 566 - Budgeting for Success & Success Brick-by-Brick (with Vanessa Vale)

What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn't do yourself? Today's top story is Budgeting For Success. Question of the week is What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn't do yourself? 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.

Feb 12, 202535 min

Episode 565 - BookShop & Translations with Vanessa Vale

Today's top story is New App, Same Ebooks. Question of the week is Now that we're into February, have you as an author looked at each month on the calendar to see which are your best-selling months and how are you using this to your advantage for sales? And how are you using your weakest month to your advantage for recovery? 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.

Feb 5, 202535 min

Episode 564 – Football Non-Romance Bestsellers with Kel Carpenter

What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? Today's top story is This Game Is Mental, Too. Question of the week is What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? 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.

Jan 29, 202534 min

Episode 563 - The TikTok Ban That Wasn't with Kel Carpenter

Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? Today's top story is The Ban Ban Dance. Question of the week is Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? 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.

Jan 22, 202529 min

Episode 562 - The Systems of Success with Willow Winters

How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? Today's top story is How to Grow Your Author Business Without Losing Your Mind. Question of the week is How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? 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.

Jan 15, 202527 min

Episode 561 - Big Plans for 2025 with Willow Winters

What do you think is missing for indie authors right now? Today's top story is Trendy 2025. Question of the week is What do you think is missing for indie authors 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.

Jan 8, 202528 min

Episode 560 - The Self-Publishing Trends of 2025 with Heather Hildenbrand

If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? Today's top story is Self-Publishing Trends to Follow for 2025. Question of the week is If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? 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.

Jan 1, 202535 min

Episode 559 - Starting 2025 Off Strong (with Heather Hildenbrand)

What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? Today's top story is Start Off Strong in 2025. Question of the week is What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? 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.

Dec 25, 202430 min

Episode 558 - TikTok Publishing & Author Nation Surprises with Chelle Honiker

What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? Today's top story is TikTok Press. Question of the week is What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? 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.

Dec 18, 202428 min

Episode 557 - Spotify Tools and Automations Rule with Chelle Honiker

What is an inspirational story you've heard or experienced in the author world? Today's top story is Spotify for Authors. Question of the week is What is an inspirational story you've heard or experienced in the author world? 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.

Dec 11, 202422 min

Episode 556 – Death and Taxes with David Viergutz

What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? Today's top story is Deductions Made Easy. Question of the week is What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? 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.

Dec 4, 202429 min

Episode 555 - Indies Rising with David Viergutz

What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd? Today's top story is Indies on the Rise. Question of the week is What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd? 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.

Nov 27, 202439 min

Episode 554 - 2024 Author Earnings with Scarlett Braden

What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? Today's top story is Authors Make What? Question of the week is What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? 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.

Nov 20, 202426 min

Episode 553 - The Closing of Kindle Vella with Scarlett Braden

Today's top story is Kindle Vamoose. Question of the week is If money was no object and you could hire a coach for your author career, what is the most valuable thing that you feel like they could help you with? 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.

Nov 13, 202424 min

Episode 552 - Becoming an Effective Author with Sacha Black

What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? Today's top story is The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Authors. Question of the week is What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? 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.

Nov 6, 202431 min

Episode 551 - Taylor Swift: The Indie Author with Sacha Black

What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Today's top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? 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.

Oct 30, 202430 min

Episode 550 - Verified Authors & The Year of "No" with Leslye Penelope

What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing process? Today's top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing process? 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.

Oct 23, 202424 min

Episode 549 - Beta Readers & World Building with Leslye Penelope

Today's top story is Oh So Beta. Question of the week is Where do your stories start? A world? A character? A situation? And why do you think that is? 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.

Oct 16, 202430 min