Begin Self-Publishing Podcast

By Tim Lewis

What's Begin Self-Publishing Podcast about?

This podcast will take you through how to self-publish your eBook onto Amazon, Apple and the other global eBook Stores, how to market a book and general online business techniques needed to be a successful self-publisher.

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Begin Self-Publishing Podcast episodes:

07.31.2019
Ep. 151: May King Returns
Discover how May King is getting along with her book writing process as she returns to the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast. You can find show notes here: https://beginselfpublishing.com/may-king-returns/
05.01.2019
Ep 150: A Quick Update
A quick update about the status of the show as we reach episode 150.
04.16.2019
Ep. 149: The End for Ben
We discover how Ben Roberts got on with his book release and say goodbye to Ben from the podcast.
04.03.2019
Ep. 148: May King Mistakes
In this episode I talk to May King Tsang about how her book project is going and the mistakes she has made and why she is behind with the project. You can find show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/may-king-mistakes/
03.06.2019
Ep 147 : Ben Approaches The Finish Line
In this show Ben Roberts is almost at the point of releasing his book. We talk about how he is going to launch his book and answer some questions he still has. You can see show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/ben-finish-line/
02.20.2019
Ep 146: Niklas Myhr Joins the Show
I talk to Niklas Myhr, the Social Media Professor about his book project. He's already got funding to start the project putting him in prime position. You can find full show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/niklas-myhr-joins-the-show/ You can contact the show host at...
02.06.2019
Ep 145: What is Success with May King Tsang
In this episode I talk to May King again about how she is going with writing her book and we talk about a whole number of subjects, including what categorises success for a book project. You can find show notes...
01.23.2019
Ep 144: Is Ben Anakin?
In this show I interview Ben Roberts and discover where he is going to be the chosen one on the podcast and actually hit his book deadline in mid-February. You can find the show notes to this show at https://beginselfpublishing.com/is-ben-anakin/ You...
01.09.2019
Ep 143: Jen Needs to Catch Up
Jen Cole's behind in terms of her word count, but feels that she works best with a deadline so needs to catch up to meet her April 30th deadline. You can find full show notes here https://beginselfpublishing.com/jen-needs-to-catch-up You can contact the...
12.26.2018
Ep 142: It's Come to This: The Christmas Clip Show Special
It's Come to This: The Christmas Clip Show Special. A remixed, not entirely genuine interview with @andrewandpete... You can find the full transcript here : https://beginselfpublishing.com/andrewandpeteremixed/
12.12.2018
Ep 141: May King Plans for TEA Future
May King returns to the show talking about her plan to her book and Tim takes May King through what she needs to consider in actually writing the book. You can see show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/may-king-plans
11.28.2018
Ep. 140: Ben Finishes His Manuscript
In this show, Ben Roberts has now completed his manuscript; we discover what he is working on now with his book and how the writing process has affected his life. You can find a transcript of the show at https://beginselfpublishing.com/ben-manuscript/
11.14.2018
Ep 139: Holly Discovers the Final Steps
In this episode I talk to Holly Chessman about the final steps she needs to take her completed and edited manuscript and designed cover from her computer and into the Amazon store. A full transcript for this episode are available...
10.31.2018
Ep. 138: Jen Finishes Her Plan
In this episode I talk again to Jen Cole about her book plan, which she has now completed and talk about the next steps in her book writing journey. https://beginselfpublishing.com/jen-finishes-her-plan/
10.17.2018
Ep 137: Social Media Networking Book Release
In this show I talk about my experiences in the release of my latest book and first non-fiction book, Social Media Networking. You can find full show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/social-media-networking-book-release/
10.03.2018
Ep 136: Making TEA Right Book Decision with May King Tsang
In this episode I talk to May King Tsang, Twitter Supremo, tea pun aficionado and tea expert about what kind of book she should write out of the many ideas she has for a book. You can find a full...
09.19.2018
Ep. 135 : Meet Ben Roberts
Meet Ben Roberts, host of the Marketing Buzzwords Podcast - discover his publishing journey. He's already run a successful crowd-funding campaign for his book and now he's looking to self-publish the book. You can find show notes here: https://beginselfpublishing.com/meet-ben-roberts
09.05.2018
Ep 134: Jen Commits to Publish
In this show we begin the task of getting the multi-talented marketer Jen Cole to start writing a book by first committing to complete the project. http://beginselfpublishing.com/jen-commits-to-publish
08.22.2018
Ep 133 : Format Change and Update
The Format of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast is changing to add in many more tutorial shows where I follow/help people in their self-publishing journeys. http://beginselfpublishing.com/format-change-and-update
08.08.2018
Ep 132: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 6 - Marketing
In this show we conclude our quick guide to self-publishing by talking about Book Marketing, the greatest challenge to most self-publishers. Full show notes are available at http://beginselfpublishing.com/quick-guide-part6
07.25.2018
Ep 131: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 5: Formatting
Continuing my Quick guide to Self-Publishing Series I talk about formatting, that is creating a version of your document that can be sold either as an eBook or as paperback. I talk about ePubs and mobi files for eBooks and...
07.11.2018
Ep 130: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 4: Editing
In this part of the quick self-publishing guide I talk about the editing process : what editing is and why it matters; how to find an editor and how to choose the right one for you. You can find show...
06.27.2018
Ep 129: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 3 : Covers
In this part of the Quick Self-Publishing Guide I talk about book covers, fresh from the experience of creating the cover for my new book "Social Media Networking" Full show notes available at : https://beginselfpublishing.com/quick-guide-part3
06.13.2018
Ep 128: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 2: Writing
In this second part of my audiobook about self-publishing I talk about the art of actually writing a book. How do you get that book finished? You can find full show notes here: https://beginselfpublishing.com/quick-guide-part2
05.30.2018
Ep 127: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 1
Realising that if I create a test audiobook, I might as well serialise it on my podcast, I'm now releasing a series of shows with extracts from my new to-be-released audiobook The Quick Guide to Self-Publishing. In this show Preparing...
05.16.2018
Ep 126: Lesbian Fiction with Harper Bliss & Caroline Manchoulas
In this interview we talk to Harper Bliss & Caroline Manchoulas, successful Lesbian Romance authors about Lesbian fiction and it's differences to normal fiction. You can find full show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/lesbian-fiction-harper-bliss
05.02.2018
Ep 125: Behind the Scenes of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast
In this show I give you a behind the scenes glimpse of how I put to together the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast and the equipment I use to make the show. You can find full show notes at https://beginselfpublishing.com/behind-scenes
04.18.2018
Ep 124: Time to Kill the Sacred Cow
In this episode I talk about killing my sacred cow of not trading time for money as I'm going to start offer a limited amount of consulting calls. What Sacred Cows do you have? Are they still valid? Do you...
04.04.2018
Ep 123: What’s Working Now with Facebook Ads with Azriel Ratz
We talk to Azriel Ratz about how to best use Facebook Ads to sell books, discussing whether it even makes sense and how much you need to spend and how best to go about doing it.
03.21.2018
Ep 122: The Power of Confidence
In this show I talk about the importance of having confidence in your product and how not having it can affect sales, regardless of the quality of your book. http://beginselfpublishing.com/power-confidence
03.07.2018
Ep 121: Talking About My Own Books for a Change
I haven't talked much about my own books on this show. I lost confidence in them, and I shouldn't have done. In this episode I talk solely about my books. Full show notes are available at http://beginselfpublishing.com/my-own-books
02.21.2018
Ep 120: The Looming Storm of GDPR with Annabel Kaye
GDPR or the General Data Protection Regulations are new EU regulations affecting how small businesses can use customer data - especially e-mail address lists. I talk to Annabel Kaye about the issues involved for self-publishers. You can find full show...
02.07.2018
Ep 119: The Forgotten Bits of Marketing with Roger Edwards
Roger Edwards is an experienced marketer and I talk to him about the bits of marketing that tend to get overlooked - those bits like research that aren't about communication or advertising. You can find full show notes at http://beginselfpublishing.com/forgotten-bits-marketing-roger-edwards
01.24.2018
Ep 118: Twitter for Authors with Ian Sutherland
In this show I talk to Ian Sutherland who has been using Twitter to grow his author platform for several years. I talk to him about how his Twitter strategy has needed to change due to Twitter clamping down on...
01.10.2018
Ep 117: Self-Publishing in 2018 with Paul Teague
I talk with fellow self-publishing Podcaster, Paul Teague, about how things have turned out in 2017 and what we reckon will happen in 2018. Full show transcription is available here: http://beginselfpublishing.com/self-publishing-2018-paul-teague/
12.27.2017
Ep 116: Great Content with Andrew and Pete (Christmas Special)
In this not entirely serious Christmas show I talk to zany expert marketers Andrew and Pete about how to improve your content to make it stand out. Full Show Notes can be found at http://beginselfpublishing.com/great-content-andrew-pete-christmas-special
12.13.2017
Ep 115: Writing Educational Books with Olly Richards
In this show I talk to Olly Richards about how he has built a company selling self-published language books. Starting with self-publishing in the Kindle Gold Rush, he got disillusioned and started a language training company. Then he started using...
11.29.2017
Ep 114: The Secrets of Story for Business with Park Howell
In this show I talk to Park Howell who teaches people how to use their stories to improve their marketing and business. It's ironic that many fiction authors don't use story very well in their marketing. This interview should help...
11.15.2017
Ep 113: Descriptions that Pop with Laura Petersen
Writing great book descriptions is an art. Something that you can either outsource to a copywriter or do yourself, if you take the time to do it. Don't just write any old rubbish at the last minute. Find out how...
11.01.2017
Ep 112: Amazon Advertising with Mark Dawson
How can you use Amazon Advertising to promote your books? Find out as I interview Books Ads Supremo Mark Dawson about how to use Amazon and Bookbub advertising for your books. Find the full show notes at http://beginselfpublishing.com/amazon-advertising-mark-dawson
10.18.2017
Ep 111: Mobile Video with Amanda Webb
Learn how to do video just with your mobile phone in this interview with Social Media Expert Amanda Webb. My guest on this episode is Amanda Webb, who's somebody I've met at multiple conferences. The purpose of today's episode is...
10.04.2017
Ep 110: Imposter Syndrome and Limiting Beliefs with Clare Josa
In this episode, I talk to Claire Josa, who is the author of Dare To Dream Bigger, and an expert on overcoming limiting beliefs. The irony is that she actually tells quite often the story about her own failures in...
09.20.2017
Ep 109: Writing and Pitching Screenplays with Charles Harris
In this episode I talk to Charles Harris, an experienced Screenplay Writer, Filmmaker and now best-selling novelist about how to write and pitch Screenplays, which as we discover are quite a different beast to novels. His first novel is the...
09.06.2017
Ep 108: Fiction Editing with Louise Harnby
In this show I talk to Louise Harnby, an experienced Fiction editor and proof-reader about how to get the most from an editor for your work of fiction. You can find show notes at http://beginselfpublishing.com/fiction-editing-louise-harnby
08.23.2017
Ep 107: Overcoming the Economic Problem
In this episode I talk about overcoming the fundamental economic problem - how to prioritise what to spend your money and time doing as an author. Long term listeners to this show will know that every now and then I...
08.09.2017
Ep 106: They Ask, You Answer for Fiction with Marcus Sheridan
In this episode and I talk to Marcus Sheridan who is the owner of a swimming pool company who suddenly learned in the days when his business was suffering in the recession that by creating an absolutely amazing blog just...
07.26.2017
Ep 105: The Latest on the Kindle Store with Alex Newton
In this episode I talk again to Alex Newton of K-Lytics about what is happening in the Amazon Kindle Store in terms of what categories are doing well and badly. You can find full show notes at http://beginselfpublishing.com/latest-kindle-store
07.12.2017
Ep 104: Non-Fiction Editing with Denise Cowle
In this episode I talk to Denise Cowle, a non-fiction editor based in Scotland. We talk about what the difference is between copy-editing and proofreading and what you need to look for in an editor. You can find full show...
06.28.2017
Ep 103: Writing in a Foreign Language with Helena Halme
In this episode I talk to acclaimed Finnish author Helena Halme about her experiences of writing and self-publishing in English. You can find show notes at http://beginselfpublishing.com/writing-foreign-language
06.14.2017
Ep 102: Website Security with Chris Varnom
In this episode I talk to WordPress security expert Chris Varnom about how to make sure your website is secure. Invariably I see on a monthly (and sometimes weekly) basis reports of author websites being hacked, so I thought this...

What's Begin Self-Publishing Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Begin Self-Publishing Podcast episodes:

Ep. 151: May King Returns

Ep 150: A Quick Update

Ep. 149: The End for Ben

Ep. 148: May King Mistakes

Ep 147 : Ben Approaches The Finish Line

Ep 146: Niklas Myhr Joins the Show

Ep 145: What is Success with May King Tsang

Ep 144: Is Ben Anakin?

Ep 143: Jen Needs to Catch Up

Ep 142: It's Come to This: The Christmas Clip Show Special

Ep 141: May King Plans for TEA Future

Ep. 140: Ben Finishes His Manuscript

Ep 139: Holly Discovers the Final Steps

Ep. 138: Jen Finishes Her Plan

Ep 137: Social Media Networking Book Release

Ep 136: Making TEA Right Book Decision with May King Tsang

Ep. 135 : Meet Ben Roberts

Ep 134: Jen Commits to Publish

Ep 133 : Format Change and Update

Ep 132: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 6 - Marketing

Ep 131: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 5: Formatting

Ep 130: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 4: Editing

Ep 129: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 3 : Covers

Ep 128: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 2: Writing

Ep 127: A Quick Guide to Self-Publishing Part 1

Ep 126: Lesbian Fiction with Harper Bliss & Caroline Manchoulas

Ep 125: Behind the Scenes of the Begin Self-Publishing Podcast

Ep 124: Time to Kill the Sacred Cow

Ep 123: What’s Working Now with Facebook Ads with Azriel Ratz

Ep 122: The Power of Confidence

Ep 121: Talking About My Own Books for a Change

Ep 120: The Looming Storm of GDPR with Annabel Kaye

Ep 119: The Forgotten Bits of Marketing with Roger Edwards

Ep 118: Twitter for Authors with Ian Sutherland

Ep 117: Self-Publishing in 2018 with Paul Teague

Ep 116: Great Content with Andrew and Pete (Christmas Special)

Ep 115: Writing Educational Books with Olly Richards

Ep 114: The Secrets of Story for Business with Park Howell

Ep 113: Descriptions that Pop with Laura Petersen

Ep 112: Amazon Advertising with Mark Dawson

Ep 111: Mobile Video with Amanda Webb

Ep 110: Imposter Syndrome and Limiting Beliefs with Clare Josa

Ep 109: Writing and Pitching Screenplays with Charles Harris

Ep 108: Fiction Editing with Louise Harnby

Ep 107: Overcoming the Economic Problem

Ep 106: They Ask, You Answer for Fiction with Marcus Sheridan

Ep 105: The Latest on the Kindle Store with Alex Newton

Ep 104: Non-Fiction Editing with Denise Cowle

Ep 103: Writing in a Foreign Language with Helena Halme

Ep 102: Website Security with Chris Varnom