Pub Date | A Book Publishing Podcast

In this week's episode of the Pub Date Podcast, book broads Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos are joined by Kevin Anderson (@kawriting) to help demystify ghostwriting. Who are these ghosts? What do they do? How do you find a reputable one? An accomplished ghostwriter, editor, and entrepreneur Kevin Anderson gives us all the answers. Learn more about Kevin and his services by visiting https://www.ka-writing.com/.

In this episode of the #pubdatepodcast, we're joined by honorary book broad Danielle Brown (@daniellebrownwrites) as we discuss how published authors can move into the speaking circuit, why a speech doesn't equate a book, and some tips on how to keep your cool in front of an audience (spoiler: no, there's no mention of underwear). Why Danielle? Well, she is a speaker and leader with #Toastmasters, has a brain for marketing, and a passion for crafting powerful stories. Need more? Listen in!

In this episode of the #PubDatePodcast, we talk with book launch expert and bestselling author Michelle Kulp (@michelle.kulp) about how she broke into book publishing with the help of Billy Ray Cyrus, challenged a publishing stat, and figured out the formula for breaking into bestseller status in two days. Buckle up, authors! This one wild!

In this episode of the #PubDatePodcast, Laura Briggs (@authorlaurabriggs) talks about how you can scale your business with book publishing.⁠ As the author of four books and counting, Laura has experience with different publishing models, marketing strategies, and promotional tactics to build buzz around your book and your business.

On this episode of the Pub Date podcast, we're joined by award-winning designer and honorary book broad Andrew Welyczko to discuss:

• The key things a good cover should have
• How to find, interview, and hire a freelance cover designer
• What makes a cover great and how a bad one can stall book sales

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Andrew Welyczko is an award-winning graphic designer with 25 years experience creating brand- and editorial-focused design for advertising, marketing, identity development, and publishing. Since founding AbandonedWest Creative in 2009, Andrew has designed over 150 book covers and interiors, for clients ranging from the "big four" to self-published authors of all levels and motivations. Andrew lives outside Boulder, Colorado with his wife, daughter, and irascible cat Isabel.

Once you have a solid book idea and have written a manuscript your book production can finally begin. In this episode of #ThePubDatePodcast, Jen Dorsey walks us through the production schedule from the lens of an editor. You'll learn why you need to enlist a skilled developmental editor, copy editor, proofreader, and even an indexer.

Platform? Check. Voice? Check. Privilege? Not needed.

In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast we discuss book proposals, who needs them, and what authors like you need to include. We'll also tell you what we wish all authors would stop doing, what we wished they would do, and how having a platform is key. As long as you don't destroy it a la Rachel Hollis. 

Welcome to the Pub Date Podcast! A bite-sized, behind the scenes show on what happens before and after your book’s publication date. Join Vanessa Campos and Dr. Jennifer Dorsey as they answer ALL your book publishing questions and deep-dives into the nitty gritty process of writing, designing, and marketing, social media marketing and marketing strategy for business owners.