Authority Self-Publishing: Marketing, Writing and Kindle Publishing Tips for Authors podcast

01.11.2017

ASP 084: Stephen Guise on Mini Habits and Writing Classic Books

In this episode, Steve and Barrie talk with Stephen about his book, Mini Habits. He also shares his experiences with various book launches, creating a Udemy course, and writing a book that lasts.

01.04.2017

ASP 083: Pen Names: Should You Use One?

In this episode, Steve makes a "surprising" confession about his name. Steve and Barrie also discuss the pros and cons of using pen names and the factors you need to consider in choosing one.

12.28.2016

ASP 082: Patrick King on Turning Your Books into a Course

Patrick King shares his experience with turning book content into an online course that sells in his second interview with Barrie and Steve.

12.22.2016

ASP 081: What Are Your Self-Publishing Goals for 2017?

Steve and Barrie discuss their self-publishing goals for 2017 and how other self-published authors can use SMART goal setting to accomplish more in the coming year.

12.19.2016

ASP 080: Jyotsna Ramachandran on Outsourcing Parts of Self-Publishing Business

Jyotsna Ramachandran, founder of Happy Self Publishing shares her online business journey and talks about her latest book, Job Escape Plan.

12.15.2016

ASP 079: 5 Lessons Learned from #1 Overall Paid Book on Amazon

Steve and Barrie share the five lessons they learned after getting the #1 spot on Overall Paid Book on Amazon.

12.12.2016

ASP 078: Debbie Drum on Automating Your Book Reviews

Debbie Drum talks with Barrie and Steve on the importance of getting quality reviews for self-published books and how Book Review Targeter makes the process of finding reviewers easier.

12.08.2016

ASP 077: Matthew Turner on How to Run a Free Paperback Campaign

Steve interviews Matthew Turner, an author and storyteller who works with entrepreneurs, founders and creative thinkers build thriving businesses that light a fire within them.

12.05.2016

ASP 076: How to Use Facebook Groups to Build Raving Fans and Readers

Learn how to start and grow an engaged Facebook group with Steve and Barrie as they discuss the different ways a Facebook group can help self-published authors.

12.01.2016

ASP 075: A Beginner's Guide to Co-Authoring a Book

Steve and Barrie talk about co-authoring and how it works. Co-authoring is a great way to share the workload and make the entire publishing process faster, especially for independent authors.

11.28.2016

ASP 074: Does Size Matter? How to Find the Right Length for Your Book

In this episode, Steve and Barrie answer a popular question among self-published authors: What the "right" book length?

11.21.2016

ASP 073: How to Create Profitable BookBub Ads

Steve shares his passion for BookBub and how he uses the platform to sell more books, get more exposure and increase his affiliate income.

11.17.2016

ASP 072: Damon Courtney on Book Funnel and Advance Review Copies

Damon Courtney is a self-published fantasy author. He is the creator of BookFunnel, a great tool that helps authors improve the deliverability of books.

11.14.2016

ASP 071: Should You Be a Controversial Author?

Barrie and Steve talk about being a controversial author and how to maintain your authenticity when controversial topics come up.

11.10.2016

ASP 070: Jesse Lakes on Creating Dynamic Book Links with Geniuslink

Steve and Barrie talk with Jesse Lakes from GeniusLinks and discuss how the tool can help authors determine what works for book-based businesses and sell more books.

11.07.2016

ASP 069: How to Get Quality Reviews

Steve and Barrie discuss the ways authors can get quality reviews using their author platforms and social media and even their existing books and connections.

11.03.2016

ASP 068: Ben Krueger on Why Authors Need to Podcast

Steve and Barrie talk with Ben Krueger, the Podcast Educator and founder of Cashflow Podcasting, about the importance of podcasting for authors and how it can help grow book-based businesses.

10.31.2016

ASP 067: An Analysis of Amazon Prime Reading for Authors

Steve and Barrie talk about how the latest Amazon program for customers, Prime Reading, and what it means for self-published authors.

10.27.2016

ASP 066: Lessons Learned from Launch of Declutter Your Mind

Steve and Barrie share the publishing and marketing lessons they learned launching the third book in their Declutter Series, Declutter Your Mind.

10.24.2016

ASP 065: How to Use a Podcast Tour to Promote Your Book

In this episode Steve and Barrie discuss podcast tours and how authorpreneurs can benefit from this form of book marketing.

10.20.2016

ASP 064: How Parkinson's Law Can Skyrocket Your Author Productivity

Steve and Barrie talk about Parkinson's Law and how authorpreneurs can use it to increase their productivity and income.

10.17.2016

ASP 063: How to Create a Book Funnel for EACH Title

Steve and Barrie talk about the importance of creating a book funnel for each title in your book catalog.

10.13.2016

ASP 062: A Strategy to Convert Readers into Email Subscribers

Steve and Barrie share book marketing strategies they're testing. Today's episode will focus on a strategy that Steve is building out for his next books.

10.10.2016

ASP 061: Anatomy of a Book Series Launch - Emotional Abuse Breakthrough

Barrie answers questions to teach other self-published authors how to leverage blog content into several great income streams.

10.06.2016

ASP 060: Canva and Designing Eye-Catching Marketing Images

Learn how to use Canva.com to create eye-catching images and other design projects without needing to spend a ton of money.

10.03.2016

ASP 059: Honoree Corder on Why You Must Write a Book

Steve and Barrie reconnect with Honoree Corder to talk about the importance of professionals publishing their own books and what it can do to boost their authority, brand, and business.

09.29.2016

ASP 058: ToDoist and Getting Things Done with Your Author Business

In this episode Steve and Barrie discuss the Getting Things Done method and how authors can use the ToDoist app and the GTD system to streamline their writing and business.

09.08.2016

ASP 057: Joanna Penn on The Author Mindset and Ad Stacking

Best-selling author Joanna Penn helps nonfiction writers breakthrough the limiting beliefs that hold them back from success. She also shares the different ways she markets her fiction and nonfiction books and how to get results from ad stacking.

08.10.2016

ASP 056: Matt Paulson on BookBub Ads and Building Multiple Streams of Income

Matt Paulson shares his experience with BookBub Ads. He also talks about building a multi-million dollar online business and how authors can build and benefit from multiple streams of income.

08.03.2016

ASP 055: Bryan Cohen on Writing a Sizzling Synopsis and Networking with Top Authors

Bryan Cohen shares tips on writing effective book descriptions that can help self-published authors sell more books. Bryan also emphasizes the importance of networking with other authors and building friendships.

07.27.2016

ASP 054: Steve Answers YOUR Self-Publishing Questions - Part 2

Steve answers another batch of self-publishing and writing-related questions from the members of the official Facebook group for Authority Self-Publishing.

07.20.2016

ASP 053: Hal Elrod on Turning Your Book into a Massive Community

Barrie and Steve talk with Hal Elrod about his wildly succesful The Miracle Morning series and the growing community he built around it. He also shares actional tips on how authors and self-publishers can build their own self-sustaining communities to...

07.14.2016

ASP 052: Mastering Masterminding for Your Author Business

Steve and Barrie talk about the benefits of mastermind groups and accountability partners for authors and self-publishers. Steve also shares tips on how to get started with forming a mastermind group of your own.

07.06.2016

ASP 051: Steve Answers YOUR Self-Publishing Questions

Steve answers questions from readers about the self-publishing business. Learn more about getting testimonials or reviews, using Facebook groups for successful book launches, and effective habits to build your book business.

06.29.2016

ASP 050: Dave Chesson on Amazon's Algorithm and KDP Rocket

Steve and Barrie talk with Dave Chesson about Amazon's search algorithm and how to generate and validate a book idea and the tool he created to help self-published authors to streamline the process.

06.20.2016

ASP 049: 9 Strategies Used to Launch The Miracle Morning for Writers

The Miracle Morning for Writers has been one of our most successful books, reaching an overall Amazon rank of 292! Today, Steve talks about the seven-step launch program they used, including specific strategies and even mistakes they made along the...

06.13.2016

ASP 048: Patrick King on Copywriting and Book Title Strategies for Authors

Patrick King talks copywriting - from coming up with the perfect title to deciding what words to use to attract readers to tips on how to write effective book descriptions on Amazon.

06.06.2016

ASP 047: Michal Stawicki on 1 Million Views on Quora and The Slight Edge

Steve and Barrie talk with Michal Stawicki about Jim Rohn's The Slight Edge and how the book inspired him to become a writer. Michal also shares the value of writing a personal mission statement and how to reach a wider...

05.23.2016

ASP 046: Honoree Corder on Coaching for Authors & How to Prosper as a Writer

Steve and Barrie chat with Honoree Corder about why and when authors need coaching and how to create different income streams from your books.

05.19.2016

ASP 045: Time-Saving Social Media with Laura Roeder

Steve and Barrie interview Laura Roeder of Edgar, the only tool that keep sending your updates in perpetuity. She talks about the various ways authors can save time and focus on writing by automating social media and focusing only on...

04.28.2016

ASP 044: How to Increase Engagement with Readers

Barrie and Steve discuss how important it isfor authors to build engagement with their readers and how it helps maintain and foster relationships with your existing audience and reach new ones.

04.21.2016

ASP 043: How to Create Kick Ass Landing Pages

As an author and entrepreneur, you'll need to create landing pages for your readers and followers to take action on everything from downloading your lead magnet to buying your books and courses. A well-crafted landing page makes the difference in...

04.14.2016

ASP 042: How to Build Incredible Book Buzz Using Facebook Live

Barrie and Ron talk about a new, cutting edge way to engage with readers, fans, and followers using Facebook Live, a live streaming video feature on Facebook with the power to attract thousands of new followers. Learn how authors can...

04.11.2016

ASP 041: Top 10 Self-Publishing Lessons We've Learned Along the Way

In this episode, Scott and Barrie follow up the previous episode on Top 10 Screw-Ups with their top 10 self-publishing lessons and best practices. Learn some of the most valuable actions you can take to ensure you don't waste your...

04.07.2016

ASP 040: The 5-Minute Book Marketing Review

Want to improve your book sales? Then use Steve’s marketing review strategy that only takes a few minutes to complete.

04.04.2016

ASP 039: Our Top 10 Self-Publishing Screw-Ups and How to Avoid Them

In this episode, Steve, Barrie, and Ron talk about 10 self-publishing mistakes they have made, why they made them, and how you can avoid making them yourself in the future. Learn from their past screw-ups so you can save yourself...

03.31.2016

ASP 038: David Nihill on Testing Book Ideas with Udemy and Going Traditional with His Self-Publishing

In this episode, David talks about how he tested his book on the Udemy platform first, how it became a bestseller, and his decision to leverage this success with a traditional publishing deal.

03.28.2016

ASP 037: What It Really Means to Build A Business with Your Books

The ever-changing landscape with Amazon and the self-publishing business in general means that authors need to think beyond their books. They need to learn how to build a sustainable business with multiple streams of income. But what does that really...

03.24.2016

ASP 036: Turn Your Book Into A Course: How to Expand Your Author Income Streams

Self-published authors are leaving money on the table by not creating courses from their books. Learn how to create another profitable income stream using content you've already created by designing and selling your own course. Barrie and Ron give you...

03.21.2016

ASP 035: A Turnkey Self-Publishing Solution with Reedsy

Reedsy can give you the same services provided by traditional publishing companies. In this episode, Ricardo Fayet talks about how to use Reedsy to get help with editing, cover design and marketing your books. Plus, he talks about their brand...

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