The Ingenium Books Podcast: Author. Publisher. Changemaker.

Are you a self-published author, pouring your heart and soul into your book only to face the heartbreak of returns? Picture this: a cautionary tale of a publisher forced to pay back royalties on a staggering 25,000 returned copies. The publishing industry is like a consignment store, where that initial sale to a bookstore is just the beginning of a risky ride. But fear not, because

In this riveting episode of The Ingenium Books Podcast, author Ivan Scott defies the odds as he shares his journey through more than 300 rejections from traditional publishers, overcoming dyslexia, and achieving his dreams. With his mantra of "find a way or find an excuse," Ivan's story and positive attitude will inspire you no matter what obstacles you face in your

Author Kathy Wagner (no relation to the hosts) shares her journey to a traditional publishing offer, revealing the challenges of gaining media attention and recognition for her memoir, along with the joy of achieving what she had set out to do. Kathy's story shows us the value of perseverance, and teaches us that there is virtually no path to publishing that doesn't invol

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your lack of book sales, despite your efforts to utilize email marketing, then you are not alone. Many authors find themselves stuck in a cycle of sending out newsletters, freebies, and promotional emails, only to see minimal results. Instead of seeing increased book sales and stronger connections with readers, you may be experie

Do you aspire to be a TEDx speaker? Are you eager to achieve the desired outcome of becoming a captivating presenter on the TEDx stage? Look no further. In this episode, our esteemed guest, Ingenium Books' author Marjorie Aunos, shares her invaluable insights on how to navigate the process of becoming a TEDx speaker. With her expertise, you can unlock the key to becoming a com

Join us as we delve into the world of book launch events with author Colleen Clark. Discover the secrets to creating a successful and impactful event, filled with symbolism, intention, and collaboration. Don't miss this story of the book launch event to top all book launch events. I've always been aware that we can't do things on our own. This book launch was an oppo

So, you've written the first draft of your book? Yay! Congratulations! But...does that mean it's ready to go to your editor? Does that mean it's ready for publishing? NO! On this episode we're talking about your first round of self-editing, and we're going to lay out a process and an approach to help you get from here to there. I'm with Amie McCracken

Are you prepared to challenge how you think about your writer's voice? If you think, as I did before this podcast interview, that your writer's voice is mainly how your personality shows through, you're in for a surprise. It's true that our "writing voice" is how we "sound" in our writing, or the persona your reader detects as they read your

Join us as David Morris, an independent publisher, shares his insights on the importance of understanding sales data and effectively communicating it to authors. But what happens when an author receives unexpected sales feedback that leaves them questioning their future in the industry? Find out in this episode of The Ingenium Books Podcast."In this small publishing environmen

In a world where indie authors often face countless rejections, one woman dared to dream differently. Andrea Wehlann, a yoga teacher and author, developed an ingenious way to infiltrate the elusive world of bookstores. To date, she's held book signings or other book-related events at a whopping ten bookstores! But it wasn't just her enchanting words or incredible covers t