The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

By Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.

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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice episodes:

04.17.2024
Episode 523: Fable & Treating Yourself with Lee Savino
Today’s top story is A Fabled Successor to Goodreads?. Question of the week is what is your favorite way to connect with readers? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week...
04.10.2024
Episode 522: Amplifying Your Book with Renee Rose
Today’s top story is Amplify Your Book to Success. Question of the week is how could you find and flesh out the most potentially viral scenes from your next book? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
04.03.2024
Episode 521: Meditation and Manifesting for Authors with Renee Rose
Today’s top story is Getting in the Flow. Question of the week is how do you get into the zone? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment...
03.27.2024
Episode 520: Direct Selling Survey & 10 Years of SMBS with Kirsten Oliphant
Today’s top story is Direct Selling Survey Says? Question of the week is what are some things you’ve learned about yourself that have impacted how you approach your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
03.20.2024
Episode 519: Audible Royalties Rising with Kirsten Oliphant
Today’s top story is An Audible Gasp? Question of the week is what are some of the things you’re doing to evergreen and futureproof your author business? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the...
03.13.2024
Episode 518: Substack vs. Email Lists & More Sustainability Tips with Claire Taylor
Today’s top story is Subpar Stack? Question of the week is have you tried using Substack? If so, what was your approach to finding success? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...
03.06.2024
Episode 517: Vella Payment Changes & Sustaining Your Author Career with Claire Taylor
Today’s top story is Vella-Mentary, My Dear Authors. Question of the week is when and how you do decide to pivot from something that has changed in the author world? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
02.28.2024
Episode 516: DMARC Down Low & Author Success with Ella Barnard
Today’s top story is Prove Yourself. Question of the week is what is your definition of success? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure...
02.21.2024
Episode 515: Findaway Backlash & Beating Burnout with Ella Barnard
Today’s top story is Find Another Way. Question of the week is what would be a part of your future burnout recovery plan? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week...
02.14.2024
Episode 514: Spotify on the Rise with Naomi Nakashima
Today’s top story is Audio’s Up & Spotify Helped? Question of the week is what ‘refills your well’ these days? What books, movies, music, tv? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...
02.07.2024
Episode 513: Reading with Kids & Ghostwriting Superpowers with Naomi Nakashima
Today’s top story is Who’s Helping Who. Question of the week is how did you get your first book edited, and how has your editing process changed over time? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and...
01.31.2024
Episode 512: Hard Lessons & Author Growth with Jeffrey Mason
Today’s top story is Hard (but valuable) Lessons of 2023. Question of the week is what are you doing to set your priorities? What are you doing to enforce your priorities in your daily, weekly, and yearly writing and marketing...
01.24.2024
Episode 511: Publishing Trends & Author Ad School with Jeffrey Mason
Today’s top story is Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2024. Question of the week is what is one thing you could stop doing in 2024? How do you plan to build your group of raving, true fans in 2024? What...
01.17.2024
Episode 510: Getting Out of a Rut with Children’s Book Author Kim Ann
Today’s top story is Rut Buster. Question of the week is what is one thing you could stop doing in 2024? And what is one thing you could hand off to someone else? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty...
01.10.2024
Episode 509: Smash Your Goals with Children’s Book Author Kim Ann
Today’s top story is Smashing Your Goals. Question of the week is have you ever self-published a Children’s book, or do you have interest in self-publishing a Children’s book? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and...
01.03.2024
Episode 508: Author Predictions for 2024 with Becca Syme
Today’s top story is The Questions of 2024. Question of the week is how do you plan to change your author business going into 2024? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...
12.27.2023
Episode 507: Self-Publishing 2023: The Year in Review with Becca Syme
Today’s top story is The Year in Review. Question of the week is what are you the most excited for in 2024? What makes you psyched to think about in 2024? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on...
12.20.2023
Episode 506: Writing for Money & Holiday Planning
Today’s top story is Minimum Wage Publishing. Question of the week is do you think you have any minimum wage tasks in your regular schedule? What would things look like if you only worked on things that fairly compensated you?...
12.13.2023
Episode 505: Jane’s Bestseller List & Findaway AI with Courtney Kenney
Today’s top story is Jane’s List. Question of the week is based on the success authors have had with Kickstarter in 2022 and 2023, do you think you’ll plan one for 2024? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group...
12.06.2023
Episode 504: Tropes and Trends with Jennifer Hilt
Today’s top story is Tropity Tropes. Question of the week is Which trope do you find the most confusing or that you’re the most hesitant to use and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and...
11.29.2023
Episode 503: Lessons from 20Books Vegas with Jennifer Hilt
Today’s top story is Lessons from Vegas. Question of the week is When you have gone to a conference for a first time, has it been a better or different experience than when you went a second or third? And...
11.22.2023
Episode 502: Buying Amazon Products from Facebook (with Ines Johnson)
Today’s top story is Buying Books from Facebook? Question of the week is would this Facebook feature with Amazon products make you consider running ads? And would you turn this feature on if it became available? Join the Sell More...
11.15.2023
Episode 501: AI Audio on Parade (with Ines Johnson)
Today’s top story is AI Narrators on KDP? Question of the week is with the lists shutting down, what is going to be your new focus in your book marketing? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
11.08.2023
Episode 500: Special Lightning Round with Claire
Celebrate episode 500 with us as we do a special Lightning Round with Claire for her last episode! Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be...
11.01.2023
Episode 499: Bestseller Lists, Pen Names, and Having Fun
Today’s top story is USA Tomorrow? Question of the week is have you tried to get onto a list before, and now that it may be more difficult for Indies, how might you adjust your plans? Join the Sell More...
10.25.2023
Episode 498: Spotify Payments, Vellum Upgrades, and Media Appearances
Today’s top story is Answers From Spotify. Question of the week is what are your thoughts about Spotify’s payment structure for streaming audiobooks now that you have this new information? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
10.18.2023
Episode 497: Publishing Limits, New Features, and Outsourcing
Today’s top story is The Limit Does Exist. Question of the week is what tasks do you outsource, and which do you keep for yourself? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...
10.11.2023
Episode 496: Print Copy Changes, Ghost Writing, and Hitting the Niche
Today’s top story is Ship Your Pants-ed Novel. Question of the week is what other changes should Amazon make to KDP print? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in...
10.04.2023
Episode 495: Streaming Audiobooks, Money Myths, and Non-Fiction Series
Today’s top story is Audiobook Exposure. Question of the week is what do you think will be Spotify’s next move in its attempt to compete with Audible? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the...
09.27.2023
Episode 494: Category Nightmares, Faulty Beliefs, and Print-on- Demand
Today’s top story is Spooky Online Shelves. Question of the week is when’s the last time you changed your categories and do you think you’ll check on a more regular basis now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group...
09.20.2023
Episode 493: Edition Additions, Layout Considerations, and Writing Rituals
Today’s top story is Updating Art. Question of the week is should books remain unchanged after they are unpublished? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section....
09.13.2023
Episode 492: AI Gradients, Direct Sales, and Bad Advice
Today’s top story is AI Survey Says.... Question of the week is what’s the best advice you’ve heard floating around the author community? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week...
09.05.2023
Episode 491: Writing to Joy, Indie Reputation, and Where Readers Find Books
Today’s top story How to Rediscover the Joy of Writing. Question of the week is if you could change one thing about the current state of indie publishing, what would it be and why? Join the Sell More Books Show...
08.30.2023
Episode #490: Niche Marketing, Email Lists, and Direct Selling
Today’s top story is The Niche Sitch. Question of the week is describe the weirdness that your book features that can’t be found anywhere else. (And how do you pronounce niche?) Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on...
08.23.2023
Episode 489: AI-Free Certification, Business Liability, and Kickstarter Strategy
Today’s top story is Certifiable Humanity. Question of the week is what are some parts of the industry that stress you out and are outside of your control that you can spend less time worrying about? Join the Sell More...
08.16.2023
Episode 488: NHL BookTok, Publishing Acquisitions, and Amazon Monopoly(?)
Today’s top story is Kraken Down. Question of the week is what about the Seattle Kraken’s failed partnership with Booktok story stands out to you the most, and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and...
08.09.2023
Episode 487: Review Bombing, Fear Management, and Preorder Deadlines
Today’s top story is Under the Bridge Reviews. Question of the week is how do you feel like you’ve expanded your comfort zone in publishing in the last 5 years (or during your career if shorter than 5 years)? Join...
08.02.2023
Episode 486: AI Suits, Business Plans, and Constructive Criticism
Today’s top story is An AI Named Sue Question of the Week is what can you do to make yourself more human to your readers? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...
07.26.2023
Episode 485: BookStats, Toxic Productivity, and Reader Magnets
Today’s top story is Book Sales, Stat! Question of the Week is do you think your readers will care about the Bookstat bestseller list, and do you see yourself trying to get involved with it in some way? Join the...
07.19.2023
Episode 484: Ad Spikes, Ad Spend, and Retirement Planning
Today’s top story: Hey Big Spender! Question of the Week is what have you done in the last few years to cultivate more supportive and positive people in your creative life? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on...
07.12.2023
Episode 483: Threads, Shiny Objects, and Pivots
Today’s top story: Threadless? Question of the Week is if you’ve joined Threads or checked it out, what is something about the culture you’ve observed that seems different from other social media networks? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty...
07.05.2023
Episode 482: AI Reviews of Your Reviews
Today’s top story: Review Reviews. Question of the Week is do you think Amazon using AI to produce a summary of reviews will be a positive or negative for authors? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook...
06.28.2023
Episode 481: BookTok Tropes, and Using the Market to Write
Today’s top story: BookTok Tropes. Question of the Week is Has learning about tropes through #BookTok, or otherwise, changed the way you write your own books? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question...
06.21.2023
Episode 480: Peeved Readers, Writing Sprints, and Rewards
Today’s top story: Pet Peeves that keep readers from becoming super fans Question of the Week is What are some of your writing pet peeves as a reader? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer...
06.14.2023
Episode 479: Full-time Authors, Supportive Partners, and Unapologetic Marketing
Today’s top story: Living the Full-Time Dream? Question of the Week is What do you consider to be a “full-time author”? And is that something you consider yourself to be or aspire to be? Join the Sell More Books Show...
06.07.2023
Episode 478: Category Changes, Imposter Syndrome, and Anthologies
Claire and Bryan embark on a new journey. Get excited for Season 2 of The Sell More Books Show. Top story is Categorically Insane. Question of the week: When have you experienced imposter syndrome in publishing and what did you...
05.31.2023
Episode 477 - KU Price Increase, and Avoiding Loneliness
Claire and Bryan embark on a new journey. Get excited for Season 2 of The Sell More Books Show. Top story is K IOU. Question of the week: What do you think the readers in your specific sub-genre are likely...
05.24.2023
Episode 476 - Print Prices & Your Author Platform
Claire and Bryan embark on a new journey. Get excited for Season 2 of The Sell More Books Show. Top story is Printing Pressed. Question of the week: Will the price change for KDP Print alter how you currently sell...
05.17.2023
Episode 475 - Creative AI, Ingram Set-up, and Writer Worry
Claire and Bryan embark on a new journey. Get excited for Season 2 of The Sell More Books Show. Top story is Evil, Good, or Neutral? Question of the week: Are you AI Curious or AI Furious? And why?
05.10.2023
Episode 474 - KU Rates, ARC, and Panic Mode
Claire and Bryan embark on a new journey. Get excited for Season 2 of The Sell More Books Show. Top story is Eyes Wide Open. Question of the week: If you have books in KU, then what is your threshold...

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The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice episodes:

Episode 523: Fable & Treating Yourself with Lee Savino

Episode 522: Amplifying Your Book with Renee Rose

Episode 521: Meditation and Manifesting for Authors with Renee Rose

Episode 520: Direct Selling Survey & 10 Years of SMBS with Kirsten Oliphant

Episode 519: Audible Royalties Rising with Kirsten Oliphant

Episode 518: Substack vs. Email Lists & More Sustainability Tips with Claire Taylor

Episode 517: Vella Payment Changes & Sustaining Your Author Career with Claire Taylor

Episode 516: DMARC Down Low & Author Success with Ella Barnard

Episode 515: Findaway Backlash & Beating Burnout with Ella Barnard

Episode 514: Spotify on the Rise with Naomi Nakashima

Episode 513: Reading with Kids & Ghostwriting Superpowers with Naomi Nakashima

Episode 512: Hard Lessons & Author Growth with Jeffrey Mason

Episode 511: Publishing Trends & Author Ad School with Jeffrey Mason

Episode 510: Getting Out of a Rut with Children’s Book Author Kim Ann

Episode 509: Smash Your Goals with Children’s Book Author Kim Ann

Episode 508: Author Predictions for 2024 with Becca Syme

Episode 507: Self-Publishing 2023: The Year in Review with Becca Syme

Episode 506: Writing for Money & Holiday Planning

Episode 505: Jane’s Bestseller List & Findaway AI with Courtney Kenney

Episode 504: Tropes and Trends with Jennifer Hilt

Episode 503: Lessons from 20Books Vegas with Jennifer Hilt

Episode 502: Buying Amazon Products from Facebook (with Ines Johnson)

Episode 501: AI Audio on Parade (with Ines Johnson)

Episode 500: Special Lightning Round with Claire

Episode 499: Bestseller Lists, Pen Names, and Having Fun

Episode 498: Spotify Payments, Vellum Upgrades, and Media Appearances

Episode 497: Publishing Limits, New Features, and Outsourcing

Episode 496: Print Copy Changes, Ghost Writing, and Hitting the Niche

Episode 495: Streaming Audiobooks, Money Myths, and Non-Fiction Series

Episode 494: Category Nightmares, Faulty Beliefs, and Print-on- Demand

Episode 493: Edition Additions, Layout Considerations, and Writing Rituals

Episode 492: AI Gradients, Direct Sales, and Bad Advice

Episode 491: Writing to Joy, Indie Reputation, and Where Readers Find Books

Episode #490: Niche Marketing, Email Lists, and Direct Selling

Episode 489: AI-Free Certification, Business Liability, and Kickstarter Strategy

Episode 488: NHL BookTok, Publishing Acquisitions, and Amazon Monopoly(?)

Episode 487: Review Bombing, Fear Management, and Preorder Deadlines

Episode 486: AI Suits, Business Plans, and Constructive Criticism

Episode 485: BookStats, Toxic Productivity, and Reader Magnets

Episode 484: Ad Spikes, Ad Spend, and Retirement Planning

Episode 483: Threads, Shiny Objects, and Pivots

Episode 482: AI Reviews of Your Reviews

Episode 481: BookTok Tropes, and Using the Market to Write

Episode 480: Peeved Readers, Writing Sprints, and Rewards

Episode 479: Full-time Authors, Supportive Partners, and Unapologetic Marketing

Episode 478: Category Changes, Imposter Syndrome, and Anthologies

Episode 477 - KU Price Increase, and Avoiding Loneliness

Episode 476 - Print Prices & Your Author Platform

Episode 475 - Creative AI, Ingram Set-up, and Writer Worry

Episode 474 - KU Rates, ARC, and Panic Mode