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Discover insightful discussions with industry experts, uncovering the secrets to success in the writing business.
Publishing Is a Business: The Game Plan Most Authors Skip
Learn the exact book marketing strategy and pre-launch assets you must build from day one to turn your self-published book into a profitable business with Dr Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd .
The Vulnerability Hangover: What Happens After You Publish Your Toughest Stories
Learn how to write, publish, and market deeply personal books without burnout with practical self-publishing tips from Blue Hat Publishing’s Jodi Cowles.
The CEO Mindset Every Writer Needs (From a Songwriter Who Lost 100 Times)
Learn how to monetize your books, license your IP, and think like a business CEO with music publisher Greig Watts on The Writing Biz.
4,000 Books a Day. Here’s How to Get Yours Noticed.
4,000 Books a Day. Here's How to Get Yours Noticed....
My First Book Took 5 Years: Writing With a Full-Time Job
Attorney Bryan Prosek shares how he writes books while working a full-time job. He offers tips on author productivity, book marketing, and publishing.
The Truth About ADHD for Writers No One Tells You
The Truth About ADHD for Writers No One Tells You...
You Don’t Need Permission to Call Yourself a Writer
Overcome writer’s imposter syndrome and master indie book marketing with author coach Amy Bernstein. Learn actionable tips to build author income.
Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Start Writing | Ray Hartjen
Discover how to reinvent your writing life, finish your manuscript with daily habits, and master book marketing with author Ray Hartjen.
JD Barker: The Finance Guy Who Out-Branded the Publishing Industry
Learn how New York Times bestselling author JD Barker coordinates global book launches, uses ghostwriting secrets, and builds a massive author brand.
“You’re Nobody in That World”: Richard Sparks on the Brutal Truth of Publishing
What does it look like when a writer reinvents themselves? Join me for a discussion on building a sustainable writing career with veteran TV writer and fantasy author, Richard Sparks.
Author Media Kit Mistakes Costing You Interviews
Teri M. Brown shares expert self-publishing tips to build a professional author media kit. Master your book promotion and secure media spots with our writing advice.
Avoid This Mistake Writers Make Defending Their Work
Learn how to protect your books from AI scraping and verify human authorship using blockchain timestamps with DartFrog Books CEO Gordon McClellan.
What topics does The Writing Biz Podcast cover?
The show covers the business of being an author. Recent episodes tackle self-publishing on a budget, reader magnets and email lists, TikTok for authors, avoiding publishing scams, writing series that sell, adapting novels into screenplays, and building a 10-year indie career without a traditional publisher.
Do I need to listen to the episodes in order?
No. Every episode stands on its own, so you can start anywhere. Pick the one that matches your biggest problem right now, whether that's marketing a book, protecting your rights, finding a writing community, or turning your writing into more than one income stream.
Who are the guests on The Writing Biz?
Guests are working authors and publishing professionals who share what's actually worked for them. They include indie novelists, a forensic pathologist turned thriller writer, a screenwriter and film producer, a book design company founder, a clinical psychologist, and a publisher who has sold over a million books.
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