Alexa Bigwarfe chats with Danica Favorite, Community Manager at PublishDrive and a multi-published hybrid author, about how authors can leverage AI and PublishDrive’s powerful tools to streamline their publishing journey. They discuss how metadata impacts book sales, how AI can help optimize book descriptions, keywords, and pricing, and why PublishDrive’s subscription model helps authors keep more of their royalties. Danica also shares insights on using AI responsibly, overcoming writing challenges, and maximizing book visibility. Plus, learn about PublishDrive’s special offer for Women in Publishing Summit attendees! Don’t miss this insightful and empowering conversation.

In this podcast episode, Alexa and Danica discuss:

• 🎙️ Meet Danica Favorite: Community Manager at PublishDrive, multi-published hybrid author, and passionate advocate for helping authors navigate the publishing world.
• 📚 What is PublishDrive? An all-in-one self-publishing platform designed to support authors at every stage—from formatting to global distribution, royalty splitting, and even Amazon ad management.
• 💰 A Different Pricing Model: Instead of taking a percentage of royalties, PublishDrive operates on a subscription basis, allowing authors to keep 100% of their earnings after store fees.
• 🆓 Try Before You Buy: PublishDrive offers one free eBook upload so authors can test the platform risk-free.
• 🛠️ Sales Calculator: A handy tool on their website that helps authors determine whether a percentage-based model or subscription is more cost-effective for them.
• 🚀 Metadata Matters! Many books struggle with sales because of incorrect metadata, poor book descriptions, or being in the wrong categories.
• 🤖 AI & Publishing: AI is changing the way authors market and optimize their books. Danica shares insights on how authors can leverage AI tools without losing creative control.
• 📝 AI Metadata Generator: PublishDrive’s new tool analyzes your manuscript and generates optimized book descriptions, keywords, categories, BISAC codes, and even price suggestions based on Amazon trends.
• 🎨 AI for Covers: The platform also offers an AI-generated cover option—perfect for concept ideas or quick designs.
• 🎙️ Brave New Bookshelf Podcast: Danica co-hosts this podcast, diving deep into AI in publishing and featuring experts from all corners of the industry.
• 🔧 Other AI Tools Authors Can Use: ChatGPT for market research, developmental editing, and repurposing content like blog posts from transcripts.
• 💡 AI for Writers, Not Instead of Writers: AI can enhance writing, not replace it—whether helping overcome writer’s block, brainstorming next scenes, or summarizing reviews for insights.
• 🎟️ Women in Publishing Summit: PublishDrive is offering a 20% discount for summit attendees! Learn more at womeninpublishingsummit.com/publishdrive.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• PublishDrive: womeninpublishingsummit.com/publishdrive
• Brave New Bookshelf Podcast: bravenewbookshelf.com
• Women in Publishing Summit: womeninpublishingsummit.com

Danica Favorite is the Community Manager at PublishDrive. A multi-published hybrid author, Danica understands the many challenges faced by authors today, and seeks to help them navigate those challenges, both in her role at PublishDrive and as an author. Her mission is to empower people to tell their stories, because every story matters.

PublishDrive is the all-in-one self-publishing platform designed to support authors at every stage of their journey. From formatting your manuscript and crafting perfect metadata and descriptions to help your books sell, to distributing across thousands of stores worldwide, we've got you covered. Once your book is selling, you can track sales, split royalties seamlessly, and even manage your Amazon ads—all in one place.