Starter Packs

Just discovering The Publishing Performance Show? These Starter Packs are curated episode collections I’ve organized by self-publishing topics. If you’re already listening, you can use them to revisit your favorites or discover episodes you might have missed.

Each week, Teddy interviews successful self-publishing authors and industry experts.

Top Episodes

Our most popular and highly-rated podcast episodes, featuring the content that resonates most with our author community. We update this category weekly to reflect current listener preferences and trending topics.

Self-Publishing Success Stories

Real-world case studies and inspiring journeys of authors who have achieved significant success through self-publishing, including their strategies, challenges overcome, and lessons learned.

Fiction Writing Craft

Fundamental techniques for storytelling, character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and other essential elements of fiction writing across all genres.

Romance & Comedy

Specialized techniques, tropes, market insights, and craft elements specific to romance and comedic fiction, including subgenres and reader expectations.

Children's & Middle Grade

Writing, illustrating, and publishing considerations unique to young readers, including age-appropriate content, educational elements, and market dynamics.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

World-building, magic systems, technology integration, genre conventions, and market considerations specific to speculative fiction.

Mystery/Thriller/Horror

Suspense building, plot twists, pacing, atmosphere creation, and genre-specific elements for creating tension and fear.

Non-fiction

Research methods, structuring informational content, establishing authority, and crafting compelling non-fiction across various subjects and formats.

Book Launch Strategies

Comprehensive planning and execution of book releases, including pre-launch preparation, launch day activities, and post-launch momentum building.

Alternative Publishing Paths

Exploring options beyond traditional and basic self-publishing, including hybrid publishing, serialization, subscription models, and innovative distribution methods.

Audiobook Production

The complete process from narration selection to final production, including technical requirements, costs, and market considerations.

Multi-Format Publishing

Strategies for releasing books across print, digital, and audio formats simultaneously or sequentially for maximum market reach.

Book Covers

Design principles, market research, genre expectations, and the psychology of cover design in attracting readers and conveying genre.

Book Editing & Development

Types of editing, working with editors, self-editing techniques, and the developmental process from first draft to publication-ready manuscript.

Digital Marketing Mastery

Online promotion techniques including social media marketing, email campaigns, content marketing, SEO, and digital advertising for authors.

Author Branding & PR

Developing a professional author identity, media relations, press kit creation, and managing public perception and reputation.

Building Your Author Platform

Creating and growing an online presence, building an audience before and after publication, and establishing thought leadership.

AI for Authors

Leveraging artificial intelligence tools for writing assistance, editing, marketing, research, and other aspects of the author workflow.

Author Software Tools

Writing software, project management tools, formatting programs, and digital solutions that streamline the writing and publishing process.

Book Coaching

Working with writing coaches, developmental guidance, accountability systems, and structured approaches to completing manuscripts.

Author Mindset & Productivity

Mental health, motivation, overcoming writer’s block, time management, and maintaining creative momentum throughout the writing career.

Community & Peer Support

Building connections with other authors, critique groups, writing communities, and the importance of professional networking.

Author Career Development

Long-term career planning, skill development, professional growth, and strategic decision-making for sustained success.

Business Side of Writing

Legal considerations, contracts, business structure, taxes, rights management, and treating writing as a professional business.

Author Income Streams

Diversifying revenue through multiple channels including book sales, speaking, courses, coaching, freelancing, and passive income opportunities.

Author Finances

Budgeting for publishing expenses, tracking income and expenses, financial planning, and understanding the economics of authorship.

Author Nation Live Events

Coverage and insights from the Author Nation conference – workshops, speaking engagements, and live events in the author community.