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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 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

Episode 548 - Doing Too Much & Writing to Market with Vlad Bustiuc

Today's top story is Say No to FOMO. Question of the week is Do you consistently work out? If you do, what exercise do you do? 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 your favorite podcast provider!

Oct 9, 202439 min

Episode 547 - AI Amazon Ads & Successful Facebook Ads with Vlad Bustiuc

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.

Oct 2, 202435 min

Episode 546 - Intuition & More Tropes with Cindy Dees

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?

Sep 25, 202431 min

Tropes & Spies with Cindy Dees

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.

Sep 18, 202434 min

Tropes & Spies with Cindy Dees

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.

Sep 18, 202434 min

Episode 544 - Selling Direct Promos & More Cozy Fun with Deann Powell

Sep 11, 202433 min

Episode 543 - NaNoWriMo Controversy & Writing Cozy Mystery with Deann Powell

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 Podcasts.

Sep 4, 202434 min

Episode 542 - Picking Your Ad Platform with Skye Warren

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 Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Aug 28, 202443 min

Episode 541 - Amazon TikTok Integration with Skye Warren

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.

Aug 21, 202441 min

Episode 540 - TikTok Shopaholics with Shelby Leigh

Today's top story is ShopTok. Question of the week is If you got a TikTok shop order from your most excited celebrity person, who would it be? 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 14, 202431 min

Episode 539 - The TikTok Growth Curve with Shelby Leigh

Today's top story is Audibly Confused. Question of the week is Have you ever tried your hand at PR or have you ever worked with a company that does PR? What have your experiences been like? 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 7, 202432 min

Episode 538 - Audible Changes, LitRPG, and Cons with Matt Dinniman

This week the top story is Audibly Confused. Question of the week is What thing would happen that you could consider viral success beyond your wildest book dreams?

Jul 31, 202433 min

Episode 537 - Ream, Crowdfunding, and Dungeons with Matt Dinniman

Today's top story is Serials Just Got Reamed. Question of the week is How do you provide value to your fans beyond the book itself? How do you keep people engaged? 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 24, 202434 min

Episode 536 - Your Self-Care Menu with Matthew Holmes

This week the top story is What's on Your Self-Care Menu?. Question of the week is What could you do during your next 10 minutes of free time that doesn't involve a screen?

Jul 17, 202430 min

Episode 535 - Testing a BookFunnel Landing Page with Matthew Holmes

Today's top story is Landing Test. Question of the week is Have you tried Facebook Ads to advertise your books before? What has been your best performing ad platform so far? 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 10, 202431 min

Episode 534 - Auditory Monopoly with Victorine Lieske

Today's top story is Author Sues Amazon Over Alleged Audiobook Market Monopoly. Question of the week is What are you going to do this week to stretch yourself as 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.

Jul 3, 202427 min