In this episode, we cover:

(00:00): Intro

(02:08): From the Editor in Chief, "Why Did You Pursue Independent Publishing?"

(04:27): "Unlocking Your Personalized Author Marketing Strategy: Building a Business That Resonates"

(06:34): Streamlining Your Marketing: 10 Tips for Automating Your Marketing Efforts

(20:00): Dear Indie Annie: How do I keep Up with it All?

(24:44): What’s Your Author Ecosystem? Writer MBA’s Five Publishing Archetypes and What They Mean for Your Book Business Strategy. By Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty

(37:11): Building a Thriving Writing Community: Fostering Connections and Growth in Independent Publishing

(43:47): Embracing the AI Revolution: The Impact of Generative AI on the Future of Authorship

(52:01): The Future of Direct Publishing: Taking Control and Reaping the Rewards

(01:00:11): The Future of Publishing: Embracing Wide Distribution and Independence

(01:06:35): Exploring the Boundless World of Transmedia Storytelling

(01:11:48): "Streamlining Workflows with Zapier: Automation Tips for Indie Authors"

(01:21:34): Navigating Self-Publishing 3.0: The Future of Publishing with ALLi

(01:30:29): "Building a Sustainable Author Career: Avoiding Burnout and Managing Expectations"

(01:32:57): Staying Healthy at Conferences: Five Tips to Avoid "Con Crud"

(01:36:21): Outro