Phil Marshall is a technologist, entrepreneur, and storyteller who thrives at the intersection of imagination and execution. He is the founder and CEO of Spoken, a platform that empowers authors to create immersive single, dual, and multi-voice audiobooks. 

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Lauren Lacey is a Southern storyteller who crafts heartfelt romances filled with the complexities of love and resilience. Her writing, often set in small towns, explores the depths of commitment and second chances. Her goal is to create stories that make readers laugh, cry, and believe in the beauty of happily ever afters. 

Lauren joins us to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

What fuels indie author success beyond the page? In this conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation, we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture. From building authentic community to sharing hard-won knowledge, discover why gathering together—online and in person—empowers authors to thrive.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

M.K. Williams is the author of multiple science fiction books, short stories, and self-publishing guides. A truly all-American author, she has lived and worked across the country and now finds herself beneath the sunny, and often rainy, skies of Tampa. 

Because she has found so much joy in helping others realize their dreams of becoming an author, M.K. Williams has launched Author Your Ambition. This is your go-to location for all the things you need to be a success self-published author with FREE email courses, books, and more. 

M.K. joins us to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

In this episode, Jim and Mark sit down with Dale L. Roberts, the voice behind the hugely popular Self Publishing with Dale YouTube channel. Dale has helped countless indie authors navigate the world of self-publishing with practical, no-nonsense advice. 

We talk about his brand-new book, Email Marketing for Authors, why building a mailing list is a game-changer, and how he’s bringing his next big project to life through Kickstarter. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, Dale shares insights that will help you grow your readership and take control of your publishing journey.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Debut romantasy author Ang T. Dalton joins us to share the inspiring story behind The Scars Within—a novel born from resilience, mental health struggles, and the highs and lows of social media culture. After 80 rejections, Ang landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint. In this episode, she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently as an indie author. 

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

The D2D Team is back again, answering author questions! Jim, Nick, and Tara talk about publishing and the questions your fellow authors have about Draft2Digital.

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Adrienne Giordano is a certified life coach and USA Today bestselling author of over forty novels. Adrienne’s experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service helps her empower clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability. 

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer is an author, writing instructor, and host of The Confident Fiction Author podcast. She’s published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation. 

She hosts two author courses, Fiction Writing: American Indians, which equips authors to write authentic stories that honor Native American history and culture, and Fictation™ Digital Course, which takes authors through the exact process of mastering dictation to write fiction. 

Join us as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers!

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.

Jason Jones is the founder of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, working with authors, experts, publishers and media around the world. With over twenty five years of experience in public relations, Jason joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. 

//Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//  

Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime.  

We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, so we only make money when you make money. That's the best kind of business plan.  

• Get started now: https://draft2digital.com/

• Learn the ins, the outs, and the all-arounds of indie publishing from the industry experts on the D2D Blog: https://Draft2Digital.com/blog  

• Promote your books with our Universal Book Links from Books2Read: https://books2read.com  

Make sure you bookmark https://D2DLive.com for links to live events, and to catch back episodes of the Self Publishing Insiders Podcast.