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Episode 487
Most authors begin writing as a solitary pursuit and soon realize they don’t know other writers or industry professionals who can help them grow. So …
3 months ago
The 5 Year Plan to Become a Professional Author
Episode 488
If you ask a bestselling novelist how long it took to go from aspiring writer to published success, the answer is usually about ten years. One reason…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Some Authors Are Ditching ChatGPT Entirely
Episode 486
ChatGPT used to be the go-to AI for authors, but it's no longer the best choice for every task. New models like Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack
Episode 485
I am not a big fan of Substack for novelists. Most novelists are better off using the free version of Kit and WordPress. However, Substack is a compl…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Should You Create a Premium Hardcover Edition of Your Book?
Episode 484
Hardcover books are back. Beautiful, premium, collector-quality editions are gaining momentum with readers who want books that look and feel special.…
4 months ago
Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile
Episode 483
Authors talk about “the algorithm” the way the little aliens in Toy Story talk about “the claw.” Does the algorithm randomly choose your book, or is …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Shopify Trap: Why Authors Keep Losing Money
Episode 482
Lately, I’ve been getting swamped with emails from authors asking about Shopify. Many are losing money and wondering what went wrong and how to fix i…
5 months ago
Stop Wasting Money on Ink: 2025 Printer Guide for Authors
Episode 481
Are you wasting money, time, and paper by using the wrong printer?
Before you buy your next printer, make sure it has the features every author needs.…
5 months, 1 week ago
How to publish your audiobook through ACX
Episode 480
Audiobooks have been the fastest-growing segment in publishing for a decade, and for many readers, an audiobook signals a real, human-written book. I…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Build an Email List before publishing your novel
Episode 479
Many authors make the mistake of writing a book first and then trying to find readers. This is backwards and rarely works. However, if you follow the…
6 months ago