Diary of a Self-Published Author

Aug 11 2023 1
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.
In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistently, then the outcomes take care of themselves. Here’s what it’s like.

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Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep11: Audiobooks, ACX, BookFunnel, ARCs, prequels, covers + more!

Aug 11 2023 35 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep10: Amazon Attribution and Sales, Reader Magnets and more!

Jul 20 2023 30 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep9: Amazon categories, ads, and cover design/illustration

Jul 16 2023 38 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep8: Awards and Cover Reveals

Jun 23 2023 31 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep7: Self-Publishing Events and Author School Visits

Jun 15 2023 22 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep6: Amazon Category Changes, Written Word Media/Hello Books merge

Jun 09 2023 34 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep5: Ream, Kickstarter, Bargain Books, and BookBub ads

May 29 2023 32 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep4: Marketing Strategies

May 19 2023 35 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Ep3: MG, YA or Tween? Where's the line? ALSO: SHORTLISTED AND 1000

May 10 2023 40 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl

Diary of a Self-Published Author: Episode 2: Artificial Intelligence

May 04 2023 32 mins  
Ever wondered what it’s really like to self-publish? Obsessive, compulsive, addictive. Autonomy, power, freedom, control. Accountable, responsible, heavy.These are just a few of the feelings we get every day.In this podcast we’ll explore the everyday of being a self-published author, with a focus on process over outcomes. If we do the small everyday things well, and consistentl