The Publishing Performance Show

Shelby Leigh is a mental health poetry author who has built a significant social media presence, with over 103,000 Instagram followers and viral TikTok success. Her journey from self-publishing to traditional publishing demonstrates the power of social media marketing for book sales.

In this episode:

• Mental health poetry publishing success
• TikTok marketing strategies
• Content creation best practices
• Social media platform building
• Converting views to sales
• Book marketing analytics

Resources mentioned:

• Marketing by Shelby: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/
• TikTok Solutions Program: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/marketing-offers
• BookTok community: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/booktok
• Instagram Marketing: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbyshelby/
• YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby

Book Recommendations for Poetry:

• "I Look to the Mourning Sky" by Liz Newman: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Mourning-Sky-Writing-Grieving/dp/B09NGXZLG4
• Tristan Mateo
• Nikita Gill: https://www.instagram.com/nikita_gill/?hl=en

Traditional Poetry Influences:

• Emily Dickinson
• Rupi Kaur: https://rupikaur.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorFpwevPH5MBAWOCCT1caFETOj-8EDrY1CMeYGqAq3gcnF0b_MX
• Atticus Poetry: https://www.atticuspoetry.com/

Modern Poetry Recommendations:

• "Luster" by Raven Leilani: https://www.amazon.com/Luster-Novel-Raven-Leilani/dp/0374194327
• "From Sand to Stars" by Shelby Leigh: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Stars-Shelby-Leigh/dp/1771683880
• Amanda Lovelace: https://amandalovelace.com/

Connect with Shelby Leigh:

• Website: https://shelbyleigh.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
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• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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Jami Albright is a born and raised Texas girl and the multiple award-winning author of the "Brides on the Run" and "Small-Town Royalty" series—both known for being sexy, swoony, and laugh-out-loud funny. Beginning her writing journey at 47, Jami brings her background in stand-up comedy and natural storyteller's voice to her romance novels. When she's not writing, she's a wife, mother, and actress/comedian who loves all things Outlander, puppies, and can be found watching her beloved Houston Texans on Sundays during football season, hoping they won't break her heart.

In this episode:

• Journey from stand-up comedy to romance writing
• Building and maintaining an engaged newsletter audience
• The importance of maintaining authentic voice in romance comedy
• Marketing strategies for self-published authors
• The value of networking and writing communities
• Insights into the editing process for genre fiction
• Experience running a successful author podcast

Resources mentioned:

• Book Sprout for ARC reviews: https://booksprout.co/
• Facebook Ads: https://www.facebook.com/business/ads
• Amazon Ads: https://advertising.amazon.com/
• 20 Books to 50K community: https://20booksto50.com/
• Romance Writers of America: https://www.rwa.org/
• Inkers Con: https://inkerscon.com/
• Better Faster Academy: https://betterfasteracademy.com/

Book recommendations:

• "Nobody's Baby But Mine" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips: https://www.amazon.com/Nobodys-Baby-Susan-Elizabeth-Phillips/dp/0380782340
• "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726
• Lucy Score's romance novels: https://www.lucyscore.net/books

Connect with Jami Albright:

• Website: www.jamialbright.com
• Podcast: Wish I'd Known Then for Writers: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/
• Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/Jami-Albright-Author/100063473599652/
• X.com: https://x.com/JamiAlbright

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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Brownell Landrum is a multi-genre author who transitioned from business writing to fiction and screenwriting. Drawing from her experience in marketing and storytelling, she creates novels structured for potential TV/film adaptation, with a special focus on reincarnation themes that bridge multiple lifetimes and genres.

In this episode:

• Journey from nonfiction to fiction writing
• Structuring novels for TV/film adaptation
• Building engaged Facebook communities
• Using lead magnets and book funnels
• Balancing multiple writing formats
• Marketing strategies for self-published authors
• Creating bonus content for readers

Resources mentioned:

• BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/
• GetResponse: https://www.getresponse.com/
• Draft2Digital: https://www.draft2digital.com/
• Motivate the Muse: https://www.instagram.com/motivatethemuse/
• Virtual book tours
• Book stacking promotions

Book Recommendations:

• "The Inheritance Games" trilogy - Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Games-Collection-Jennifer-Barnes/dp/0316447315
• "The Grandest Adventure" (new spin-off series from The Inheritance Games) - Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Connect with Brownell Landrum:

• Website: https://brownelllandrum.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownell.landrum.author/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/?hl=en
• Facebook Group: Life is a Trip - Reincarnation Stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatripstories/
• Podcast: Life is a Trip! Reincarnation and Afterlife Stories Podcast: https://www.lifeisatrippodcast.com/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Rossana Corniel and Virginie Carmichael from Book Sprout share insights into their review platform and first conference experience at Author Nation. As both business leaders and writers themselves, they discuss the importance of authentic reader reviews and building social proof.

In this episode:

• Book Sprout's digital review platform
• Building authentic reader communities
• Conference networking insights
• AI adoption in publishing
• Romance genre review dynamics
• Author journey perspectives

Connect with BookSprout:

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@booksproutapp
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksprout/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksprout
• X.com: https://twitter.com/booksprout
• Get your first month FREE in Booksprout: https://booksprout.co/?ref=teddy34

Platform Features:

• Free trial availability
• Digital ARC distribution
• Multi-platform review posting
• Genre targeting
• "Whale reader" community

Supported Platforms:

• Amazon
• Goodreads
• Google Play
• Other major retailers

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Liam Gray from Book Report shares insights into the company's analytics platform and his first major conference experience. As founder of Book Report, Liam discusses how authors can effectively track their sales data across multiple platforms and make data-driven decisions for their publishing business.

In this episode:

• Book Report's browser extension functionality
• Top use cases for sales tracking
• Wide publishing analytics
• Conference networking experiences
• Sales data visualization features
• Future platform developments

Connect with Book Report:

• Website: https://www.getbookreport.com/
• Chrome Extension: https://app.getbookreport.com/

Book Report supports:

• Amazon KDP: https://www.getbookreport.com/docs/getting-started/
• Draft2Digital
• Plus 8 other major distributors

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Phil Marshall and Andrew Wallner, co-founders of Spoken, introduce their revolutionary platform combining AI narration with a unique streaming and monetization model. Launched just three months ago, Spoken helps writers create, publish, and monetize audio content with an innovative subscription-based revenue model that directly rewards creators based on listening time.

In this episode:

• Understanding Spoken's dual-purpose platform
• AI narration with voice actor quality
• New monetization model for audio content
• Short-form audio publishing opportunities
• Ethical AI approach in publishing

Resources mentioned:

• Spoken Beta Platform: https://www.spoken.press/
• AI Voice Library
• Multi-cast narration features
• Custom voice editing tools
• Subscription streaming service (launching 2025)

Connect with Spoken:

• Website: https://www.spoken.press/
• Discord: https://discord.gg/g3PTKtfRwu
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/spoken/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559165083009
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoken.press/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Monique Nelson is the Educational Content Creator at Atticus, a comprehensive book writing and formatting software designed to be an author's best friend. With three years of Author Nation experience, she helps writers transform their manuscripts into professionally formatted books across multiple formats.

In this episode:

• Understanding Atticus formatting capabilities
• Live demos and hands-on training
• Professional formatting without outsourcing
• New feature highlights
• The value of author conferences

Resources mentioned:

• Atticus Writing Software: https://www.atticus.io/
• Kindlepreneur YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kindlepreneur/featured?sub_confirmation=1
• TikTok for Authors presentation by Zia Simonti

Connect with Monique Nelson:

• Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atticuswriter/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atticuswriter/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Michael Stewart leads the community at SudoWrite, an AI-powered writing platform helping authors streamline their creative process. With a team distributed across the US and a community of over 10,000 authors, SudoWrite combines traditional writing tools with AI capabilities to help writers manage their stories, particularly series work.

In this episode:

• Understanding SudoWrite's AI writing assistance
• How StoryBible helps track character details
• New series support features
• Creating custom writing tools
• Building community around writing tech

Resources mentioned:

• SudoWrite StoryBible: https://docs.sudowrite.com/using-sudowrite/1ow1qkGqof9rtcyGnrWUBS/what-is-story-bible/jmWepHcQdJetNrE991fjJC
• SudoWrite Plugin Ecosystem: https://docs.sudowrite.com/getting-started/dQph1snuwbfMWG9wRjsNug

Connect with Michael Stewart:

• SudoWrite Platform: https://docs.sudowrite.com/
• Discord Community (10,000+ authors): https://discord.gg/sudowrite
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

​​Marnye Young is the founder of Audio Sorceress, a comprehensive audiobook production company. With an MFA from Yale and extensive narration experience, she leads a team delivering full-service audiobook production including custom trailers, marketing support, and advanced listening copy teams.

In this episode:

• Audiobook production essentials
• Marketing strategies for audiobooks
• Building advance review teams
• The growing audiobook market
• Value-added services in production

Resources mentioned:

• Audio Sorceress ALC (Advanced Listening Copy) Team: https://www.audiosorceress.com/contact.html
• ACX promotion codes

Connect with ​​Marnye Young & Audio Sorceress:

• Website: https://www.audiosorceress.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiosorceressaudiobookproductioncompany/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnyeyoung/
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

D.F. Hart is a crime fiction author and the founder of 2 of Harts, a specialized bookkeeping service for authors. With expertise in both writing and financial management, she helps authors transform their writing passion into sustainable businesses through proper financial tracking and analysis.

In this episode:

• Understanding the business side of author life
• How to calculate true ROI on advertising
• Tips for tracking book sales and formats
• Essential bookkeeping practices for authors
• The importance of separating business and personal finances

Resources mentioned:

• 2 of Harts Bookkeeping Services: https://2ofhartsacctg.com/
• KU page reads calculation method
• Cost per click analysis framework
• Custom chart of accounts for authors

Connect with D.F. Hart:

• 2 of Harts Bookkeeping Services: https://2ofhartsacctg.com/
• Author of Accounting for Authors: https://books2read.com/accountingforauthors

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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