This week, the three of us answer the question, "Is my book ready to publish?" 

While the question sounds straight forward, the answer is a little more complicated than yes or no. Deciding on when to hit publish takes into consideration many different aspects like editing, reviews, and marketing. We look at some of the calculus behind the answer so you can make the best decision for you and your book. 

Authors need to walk the line between publishing carelessly and being stuck in the search for perfection. 

Do you have a favorite memory of the show? We're coming up on the second anniversary of the Blank Page to Bestseller show and want to know your favorite memory! Let us know down in the comments here or through our social media channels and we'll share some of our favorite memories from you on our 2nd anniversary episode in early September. 

Biz Buzz: Is My Book Ready to Publish? (4:17)

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Have you ever wondered what those little colorful boxes are in your neighborhood? Or in the park? Or by the front of a school? Little Free Libraries are are places for people to drop off and pick up free book for their neighbors to read! 

We talk all about the Little Free Libraries and what they might mean for readers and authors alike in this week's episode!

Biz Buzz: What Are Little Free Libraries (1:54)

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Memories of Our First Clients

The three of us, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ look back at some of our first clients and how e each got into the industry. We cover each of our starts, how we have maneuvered through an ever-changing industry, and how the three of us came to meet. 

Janet Kassalen 

A look back at a previous episode, we talk with Janet Kassalen one of the first authors Peter worked with and someone whom we speak briefly about in this week's episode. You can listen in and find more information about Janet in the previous episode where she was featured. Listen to Janet's first episode here: How to Become the Next Great Podcaster

Biz Buzz: Memories of Our First Clients (2:32)

Guest Interview: Janet Kassalen (36:44)

Previous Episode Links

Our Favorite Reading Memories - Recalling the memories of our love for reading

How to Become the Next Great Podcaster - Original Interview with Janet Kassalen

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Beta Readers v. Street Teams v. Arc Readers

What are Beta readers? What about ARC readers? Or a street team? These are all different variations on a theme: how writers can leverage their fans to help their book succeed. But these terms are often misused and have some blurred lines as to their actual usage. So we clarify each of these terms in this week's episode and discuss how these groups interact with and often time lead into each other. 

Your Book Is Not A Business Card

A few years ago Colleen heard someone talking about how your book is business card - something that everyone has and that you can hand out to others at events. While that might be true, using your book as a business card doesn't do anything to help grow your book sales. Colleen shares some PR tips in this week's segment.  

Biz Buzz: Beta Readers v. Street Teams v ARC Readers (2:53)

Conversations with Colleen: Your Book Is Not Your Business Card (32:43)

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What are some of your favorite reading memories? Did you stay up late reading way past your bedtime? Did you take a vacation with a backpack overflowing with books? Or maybe you visited to local library every summer afternoon. We each share our favorite reading memory in a fun discussion for this week's show. Let us know what your favorite memory of reading is in the comments! 

Our Favorite Reading Memories

One thing almost every person who works in the publishing industry has in common is a deep love for books and has at least one (but usually many, many more) memory of reading when they were younger. This week Peter, Colleen, and CaZ recall some of our favorite memories of books and reading. 

We ask you then, what is your favorite memory of books or reading? 

Biz Buzz: Our Favorite Reading Memories (2:10) 

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This week's show is all about your author brand and Colleen is main character of this week's show. Colleen begins with her third segment in the Building Your Author Brand series. Miss out on the first two episodes? Check out the links below! 

Then, in our Guest Interview segment Colleen talks with designer AK Westerman. AK is a book cover artist and she talks with Colleen about her love of art, the way she works with authors, and much more.

Colleen continues her series on how authors can build a better brand. This week, Colleen talks about the importance of building your own email list. She talks about how you can begin collecting your reader's emails for future communication. Plus, she talks about some of the features within the many email marketing platform that you should consider when selecting which one to use. 

This week, Colleen talks with designer and artist AK Westerman. AK works with authors on creating their book cover. From the initial stages, AK works alongside authors to create a stellar book cover that is the perfect match for their story.   

Conversations with Colleen: Building Your Author Brand Part 3 (2:13)

Guest Interview: AK Westerman (9:34)

Building Your Author Brand Part 1

Building Your Author Brand Part 2 

Website - Instagram - Facebook

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A Case Study In Publishing - And How To Spot a Fraud

Recently, news came out about missed royalty payments from Unbound (now known as Boundless). With the news of the missed payments, there came some great informative articles which took a look at Unbound. On this week's episode, we lay the groundwork for the Unbound (now known as Boundless) saga. In the second part of the segment, we talk about how authors can be on the lookout for potential bad actors and scams. 

Check out the links down below for more about the articles we discuss and some of the links mentioned in the show. 

Biz Buzz: A Case Study In Publishing - And How To Spot a Fraud (3:21)

Writer Beware Article

Publisher's Weekly Article

Reddit Post About The Bookseller Article

The Bookseller Article

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Questions From Around the Industry

Each of us answers a question we've heard asked from around the publishing industry. From trusted places to publish to the best type of format for your book and how you can tie it all together with your business. 

What questions do you have in the publishing industry?

Biz Buzz: Questions From Around the Industry (2:28)

Interview with Vaugh Fahie

Is an E-book E-Enough?

Popularity of Print Books

Finding the Right Providers

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Selling Your Book Online

How do authors sell their book online? From Amazon to their own website to book box and more, there are many avenues authors can take to reach readers online. Amazon has recently reworked their royalty rates for print books priced below a certain price and we began by covering that change. We also talk about how authors can sell both hard copies and ebook copies of their book on their own website. Finally, we talk about some of the newer ways that authors can reach new readers such as places like Kickstarter or book boxes.

Biz Buzz: Selling Your Book Online (1:51)

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How do you sell your book? This week we discuss two separate avenues for book sales - bookstores and audiobooks. 

Bookstores and Authors

Peter and CaZ talk about how authors can work with bookstores to sell their book. With a particular focus on brick and mortar stores, and indie bookstores specifically, authors can work with their local bookstores to promote their book. There is no right way to work with bookstores but there are a few ways we share about how you can make it easier to see you book on shelves or collaborate to have a book signing. 

The Importance of Audiobooks

Colleen and Peter talk with Vaughn Fahie about all things audiobooks! Vaughn believes everyone has their own unique Voice Print and shares why authors, especially non-fiction authors, should work to have their book in audiobook format. 

Biz Buzz: Bookstores and Authors (3:53)

Guest Interview w/ Vaugh Fahie (32:50)

The Bookshop Review: What Bookstores Mean to America

Vaugh Fahie: Facebook - Website 

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