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.
- Dave Chesson – Cracking the Amazon Keyword Code with the Kindlepreneur
- Isabelle Knight – PR Secrets: Building Your Author Brand
- Craig Martelle – How to Sell 20 Books to Make 50K
- Kevin J. Anderson – Mastering the Publishing Multiverse
- Mike Hourigan – Mastering Book Promotions in 2025
- Julie Broad – The Fatal Mistake That Kills 90% of Book Launches
- Stuart Grant – Maximizing Your Online Presence with Author Websites
- Nick Thacker – How to Become a Full-Time Author in One Year
- Rossana Corniel & Virginie Carmichael of Booksprout – Building Your Book’s Social Proof Through Reviews (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Johnathan McClain – Narrating 200+ Audiobooks: Secrets from an Award Winning Multi-Genre Voice Actor
- JD Barker – Co-Writing Thrillers with James Patterson and Indie vs Traditional Publishing
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Hassan Osman – Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)
- Alexa Nazzaro – Launch Like a Pro: Customized Marketing Strategies for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Children’s Books
- Chris Benetti – The Book Funnel System That Generated 10X ROI in 6 Months
- Ellen Erikson – How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Tony Lee – The “Write Backwards” Method That Creates Unputdownable Crime Thrillers
- Jay Styles – The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business
- Robert A. Lane – Why You Should Narrate Your Own Audiobook (And How to Do It in 6 Weeks)
- Victoria Gerken – Turning Pages into Performances: The Art of Audiobook Publishing
- Eddie Rice – Why Fiction Authors Are Missing Out on Podcast Goldmines
- James Blatch – Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success
- Kathleen Sweeney – 300+ 3D Book Mockups: Why Visual Marketing Beats Text Every Time
- Matty Dalrymple – The Podcast Strategy That Builds Authors’ Careers (Not Just Book Sales)
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.
- Craig Martelle – How to Sell 50 Books to Make $5k
- James Blatch – Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success
- Christina Graves – Horror Writing Tips and Indie Publishing Insights
- Suzy R Quinn – Writing Romantic Comedy and Building a Group of Superfans
- Celeste Barclay – Building the Customer Journey and Dominating the Romance Market (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- JD Barker – Crafting Page-Turning Thrillers: Tips and Techniques from a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jeffrey H. Haskell – Crafting Best-Selling Military Sci-Fi Books (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Melissa Torres – The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Nicolette Terry – The Journey of a Military Spouse Turned Romance Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Willow Winters – Mastering Direct Sales: A Self-Publishing Success Story (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Tony Lee – From Comics to Novels: The Art of Scene Writing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jami Albright – The Business of Writing Romantic Comedy
- Gillian Harvey – From French Farmhouses to 11,000 Book Reviews on Amazon
- Rodney Miles – The Three Pillars of Self-Publishing Success: Product, Platform, and Publicity
- JD Barker – Co-Writing Thrillers with James Patterson and Indie vs Traditional Publishing
- Chris Wallace of WrittenWell – Cracking Amazon’s Algorithm: From Poker Player to Self-Publishing Expert
- Sheryl Bass of Be Kind Publishing – Self-Publishing Success: How PR Skills Transformed a Children’s Book Launch
- H.H. Rune – Sending Books Across America: The 25-Year Journey of an Interactive Literary Experiment
- Nat Eliason – The Entrepreneur’s Approach to Self-Publishing: Direct Sales, Premium Products, and Marketing
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Tony Lee – The “Write Backwards” Method That Creates Unputdownable Crime Thrillers
- Michael Stockham – How to Write Legal Thrillers When You Actually Know the Law
- Michael La Ronn – How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)
Fiction Writing Craft
Fundamental techniques for storytelling, character development, plot structure, dialogue, pacing, and other essential elements of fiction writing across all genres.
- Christina Graves – Horror Writing Tips and Indie Publishing Insights
- Dave Cohen – The Art of Injecting Humor into Any Fiction Genre
- JD Barker – Crafting Page-Turning Thrillers: Tips and Techniques from a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jeffrey H. Haskell – Crafting Best-Selling Military Sci-Fi Books (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Nicolette Terry – The Journey of a Military Spouse Turned Romance Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Tony Lee – From Comics to Novels: The Art of Scene Writing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Brownell Landrum – From Screenplay to Novel: Building a Multi-Platform Author Career
- Jami Albright – The Business of Writing Romantic Comedy
- Roni Robbins – Transforming Family History into Award-Winning Fiction
- Gillian Harvey – From French Farmhouses to 11,000 Book Reviews on Amazon
- Dakota Krout – Level Up Your Writing: Inside the World of LitRPG Publishing
- Rami Jandali – The Art of Children’s Storytelling: Writing and Illustrating with Purpose
- Hannah Parry – The Hero’s Journey: Building Historical Fiction with Classic Story Structure
- JD Barker – Co-Writing Thrillers with James Patterson and Indie vs Traditional Publishing
- O’Cyrus – How to Find Your Book’s True Message (And Why It Matters More Than Genre)
- Tony Lee – The “Write Backwards” Method That Creates Unputdownable Crime Thrillers
- Michael Stockham – How to Write Legal Thrillers When You Actually Know the Law
Romance & Comedy
Specialized techniques, tropes, market insights, and craft elements specific to romance and comedic fiction, including subgenres and reader expectations.
- Dave Cohen – The Art of Injecting Humor into Any Fiction Genre
- Suzy R Quinn – Writing Romantic Comedy and Building a Group of Superfans
- Celeste Barclay – Building the Customer Journey and Dominating the Romance Market (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Nicolette Terry – The Journey of a Military Spouse Turned Romance Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jami Albright – The Business of Writing Romantic Comedy
- Gillian Harvey – From French Farmhouses to 11,000 Book Reviews on Amazon
Children's & Middle Grade
Writing, illustrating, and publishing considerations unique to young readers, including age-appropriate content, educational elements, and market dynamics.
- Melissa Torres – The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Rami Jandali – The Art of Children’s Storytelling: Writing and Illustrating with Purpose
- Nicola Kinloch – Balancing Art and Education: The Craft of Children’s Book Illustration
- Sheryl Bass of Be Kind Publishing – Self-Publishing Success: How PR Skills Transformed a Children’s Book Launch
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.
- James Blatch – Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success
- Christina Graves – Horror Writing Tips and Indie Publishing Insights
- JD Barker – Crafting Page-Turning Thrillers: Tips and Techniques from a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Audrey Hughey – Write Your Book in One Year: A Busy Author’s Complete Guide
- JD Barker – Co-Writing Thrillers with James Patterson and Indie vs Traditional Publishing
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Tony Lee – The “Write Backwards” Method That Creates Unputdownable Crime Thrillers
- Michael Stockham – How to Write Legal Thrillers When You Actually Know the Law
Non-fiction
Research methods, structuring informational content, establishing authority, and crafting compelling non-fiction across various subjects and formats.
- Julie Broad – From Book to Business: Unlocking the Power of Your Nonfiction Book (Live in Author Nation 2024)
- Roni Robbins – Transforming Family History into Award-Winning Fiction
- Lucy McCarraher of Book Magic AI – The $100,000 Book: The AI-Powered Secret to Writing Your Business Book in Record Time
- Mike Capuzzi – The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing
- Ray Hartjen – Writing Your Truth: How Personal Memoirs Create Connection and Healing
- Flora Qian – Breaking Censorship Through Language: One Writer’s Journey from Shanghai to New York
- Emily Crookston of Pocket PhD – The Business Case for Your Book: Strategic Publishing for Thought Leaders
Book Launch Strategies
Comprehensive planning and execution of book releases, including pre-launch preparation, launch day activities, and post-launch momentum building.
- Mike Hourigan – Mastering Book Promotions in 2024
- Russell Nohelty – Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter
- Alexa Nazzaro – Launch Like a Pro: Customized Marketing Strategies for Fiction, Nonfiction and More
- Sheryl Bass of Be Kind Publishing – Self-Publishing Success: How PR Skills Transformed a Children’s Book Launch
- Ready, Set, Launch: A Live Panel on Taking Your Book to the World with Craig Martelle, Dale L Roberts, Julie Broad and Alexa Bigwarfe
- Julie Broad – The Fatal Mistake That Kills 90% of Book Launches
Alternative Publishing Paths
Exploring options beyond traditional and basic self-publishing, including hybrid publishing, serialization, subscription models, and innovative distribution methods.
- Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Unlocking the Secrets of Kobo and Wide Publishing
- Matt Briel – Lulu.com’s Secret Weapon: Spiral Bound Publishing Success
- Megan Haskell – The Wide Publisher’s Guide to Metadata Mastery (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter – Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success
- Nick Courtright – How a Hybrid Publishing Partnership Works with Atmosphere Press CEO
- Oriana Leckert from Kickstarter – How Authors Are Raising Millions Through Crowdfunding
- Ellen Erikson – How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books
- Russell Nohelty – Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter
- Mike Capuzzi – The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing
- Dale L. Roberts – Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide
Audiobook Production
The complete process from narration selection to final production, including technical requirements, costs, and market considerations.
- Victoria Gerken – Turning Pages into Performances: The Art of Audiobook Publishing
- Marnye Young – The Magic of Audiobook Production: Beyond The Booth (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Johnathan McClain – Narrating 200+ Audiobooks: Secrets from an Award Winning Multi-Genre Voice Actor
- Andrew Wallner & Phil Marshall of Spoken – Revolutionizing Audiobooks: How Spoken Combines AI Narration with Author Monetization
- Robert A. Lane – Why You Should Narrate Your Own Audiobook (And How to Do It in 6 Weeks)
Multi-Format Publishing
Strategies for releasing books across print, digital, and audio formats simultaneously or sequentially for maximum market reach.
- Kevin J. Anderson – Mastering the Publishing Multiverse
- Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Unlocking the Secrets of Kobo and Wide Publishing
- Victoria Gerken – Turning Pages into Performances: The Art of Audiobook Publishing
- Dan Ramm – Spotlight on Storytelling: From Scripts to Self-Publishing
- Matt Briel – Lulu.com’s Secret Weapon: Spiral Bound Publishing Success
- Alex Smith of Book Vault – Creating Stunning Special Editions for Indie Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Marnye Young – The Magic of Audiobook Production: Beyond The Booth (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Brownell Landrum – From Screenplay to Novel: Building a Multi-Platform Author Career
- Martyn Ellington & Steven Stiefel – From Novel to Screen: Mastering Multi-Format Storytelling
- Robert A. Lane – Why You Should Narrate Your Own Audiobook (And How to Do It in 6 Weeks)
Book Covers
Design principles, market research, genre expectations, and the psychology of cover design in attracting readers and conveying genre.
- Michele DeFilippo – The Art of Professional Book Production: Inside 1106 Design
- Rebekah Haskell – The Art and Science of Book Cover Design (+ How to Find Amazing Done-For-You Covers)
- Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan – Beyond Basic Covers: How Professional Design Drives Book Success
- John DeMato – The Book Boudoir: Professional Photography that Sells More Books
- Kathleen Sweeney – 300+ 3D Book Mockups: Why Visual Marketing Beats Text Every Time
Book Editing & Development
Types of editing, working with editors, self-editing techniques, and the developmental process from first draft to publication-ready manuscript.
- Cameron Sutter of Plottr: Visual Story Planning Software for Fiction Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Monique Nelson of Atticus – Professional Book Formatting Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Michele DeFilippo – The Art of Professional Book Production: Inside 1106 Design
- Tom Wilde of ProWritingAid – Why Your Grammar Checker is Holding You Back
- Louise Harris – The Complete Guide to Book Editing and Development
- Dan Miller – Why AI Content Can’t Be Copyrighted (And What Authors Need to Know)
Digital Marketing Mastery
Online promotion techniques including social media marketing, email campaigns, content marketing, SEO, and digital advertising for authors.
- Stuart Grant – Maximizing Your Online Presence with Author Websites
- Dave Chesson – Cracking the Amazon Keyword Code with the Kindlepreneur
- Paige Allen & Deon McAdoo of IngramSpark – Harnessing Metadata for Book Marketing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Taylor Shelton of Ingram iD – Targeted Book Marketing Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Megan Haskell – The Wide Publisher’s Guide to Metadata Mastery (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter – Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success
- Shelby Leigh – The Power of TikTok: Turning Views Into Book Sales
- Dale L. Roberts – Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide
- Carol Kabaale – Facebook Ads Made Simple: Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for New Authors
- Aryn Van Dyke – LinkedIn for Authors: Unexpected Strategies to Grow Your Readership
- Chris Wallace of WrittenWell – Cracking Amazon’s Algorithm: From Poker Player to Self-Publishing Expert
- Damon Courtney of BookFunnel – From Free Books to Lifetime Readers: Mastering the Author Book Funnel
- David P. Perlmutter – The Shameless Self-Promoter: Why Being Cheeky on Social Media Sells More Books Than Ads
- William Gasner – Why Micro-Influencers Beat Celebrities for Book Marketing (And Cost 90% Less)
- Chris Benetti – The Book Funnel System That Generated 10X ROI in 6 Months
Author Branding & PR
Developing a professional author identity, media relations, press kit creation, and managing public perception and reputation.
- Isabelle Knight – PR Secrets: Building Your Author Brand
- Melissa Torres – The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Halima Khatun – DIY Book PR: The Secret to Getting Your Books Featured in National Media
- Cathy Lewis – The Power of Publicity: Crafting Author Success Stories
- Nicky Billou – Beyond Book Sales: How Podcast Guesting Can Transform Your Author Business
- John DeMato – The Book Boudoir: Professional Photography that Sells More Books
- Leah Paulos – The Pitch Perfect Formula: How to Get Media Coverage for Your Book
- Mitch Carson – Media Mastery: Crafting a One Sheet Media Pitch That Gets You Booked
- Sheryl Bass of Be Kind Publishing – Self-Publishing Success: How PR Skills Transformed a Children’s Book Launch
- Eddie Rice – Why Fiction Authors Are Missing Out on Podcast Goldmines
- William Gasner – Why Micro-Influencers Beat Celebrities for Book Marketing (And Cost 90% Less)
- Hassan Osman – Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)
- Matty Dalrymple – The Podcast Strategy That Builds Authors’ Careers (Not Just Book Sales)
Building Your Author Platform
Creating and growing an online presence, building an audience before and after publication, and establishing thought leadership.
- Stuart Grant – Maximizing Your Online Presence with Author Websites
- Joe Solari – Author Networking Success: The Author Nation Strategy Guide
- Celeste Barclay – Building the Customer Journey and Dominating the Romance Market (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Shelby Leigh – The Power of TikTok: Turning Views Into Book Sales
- Evan Gow of StoryOrigin – The Power of Author Newsletters: Inside StoryOrigin
- Nicky Billou – Beyond Book Sales: How Podcast Guesting Can Transform Your Author Business
- Aryn Van Dyke – LinkedIn for Authors: Unexpected Strategies to Grow Your Readership
- David P. Perlmutter – The Shameless Self-Promoter: Why Being Cheeky on Social Media Sells More Books Than Ads
- Eddie Rice – Why Fiction Authors Are Missing Out on Podcast Goldmines
- Michael La Ronn – How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)
- Hassan Osman – Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)
- Matty Dalrymple – The Podcast Strategy That Builds Authors’ Careers (Not Just Book Sales)
AI for Authors
Leveraging artificial intelligence tools for writing assistance, editing, marketing, research, and other aspects of the author workflow.
- Alessandra Torre & JD Lasica of Authors A.I. – Inside the Marlowe AI System (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Paige Allen & Deon McAdoo of IngramSpark – Harnessing Metadata for Book Marketing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Michael Stewart – AI-Powered Writing: The Future of Storytelling (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Lucy McCarraher of Book Magic AI – The $100,000 Book: The AI-Powered Secret to Writing Your Business Book in Record Time
- Marco Moutinho of Dibbly – From Idea to Book in 24 Hours: How Dibbly’s AI Tools Streamline Book Creation
- Andrew Wallner & Phil Marshall of Spoken – Revolutionizing Audiobooks: How Spoken Combines AI Narration with Author Monetization
Author Software Tools
Writing software, project management tools, formatting programs, and digital solutions that streamline the writing and publishing process.
- Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Unlocking the Secrets of Kobo and Wide Publishing
- Dave Chesson – Cracking the Amazon Keyword Code with the Kindlepreneur
- Alessandra Torre & JD Lasica of Authors A.I. – Inside the Marlowe AI System (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Cameron Sutter of Plottr: Visual Story Planning Software for Fiction Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Paige Allen & Deon McAdoo of IngramSpark – Harnessing Metadata for Book Marketing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Taylor Shelton of Ingram iD – Targeted Book Marketing Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Alex Smith of Book Vault – Creating Stunning Special Editions for Indie Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Michael Stewart – AI-Powered Writing: The Future of Storytelling (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Monique Nelson of Atticus – Professional Book Formatting Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Liam Gray – How Book Report Helps Authors Track Their Publishing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Rossana Corniel & Virginie Carmichael of Booksprout – Building Your Book’s Social Proof Through Reviews (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Eirinaios Theodorou of Publisher Champ – Making Sense of KDP Analytics, Book Sales Tracking and ROI
- Evan Gow of StoryOrigin – The Power of Author Newsletters: Inside StoryOrigin
- Tom Wilde of ProWritingAid – Why Your Grammar Checker is Holding You Back
- Marco Moutinho of Dibbly – From Idea to Book in 24 Hours: How Dibbly’s AI Tools Streamline Book Creation
- Chris Wallace of WrittenWell – Cracking Amazon’s Algorithm: From Poker Player to Self-Publishing Expert
- Damon Courtney of BookFunnel – From Free Books to Lifetime Readers: Mastering the Author Book Funnel
- William Gasner – Why Micro-Influencers Beat Celebrities for Book Marketing (And Cost 90% Less)
Book Coaching
Working with writing coaches, developmental guidance, accountability systems, and structured approaches to completing manuscripts.
- Audrey Hughey – Write Your Book in One Year: A Busy Author’s Complete Guide
- Sarah Bullen of The Writing Room – Literary Matchmaking: How Books Find Their Perfect Publisher with a Book Agent
- Dr. Nicole Janz – Breaking Through Writer’s Block: A Coach’s Guide to Productive Writing
- Barbara Boyd – The Book Coach Approach: Finding Your Idea, Audience, and Objective
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Michael La Ronn – How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)
Author Mindset & Productivity
Mental health, motivation, overcoming writer’s block, time management, and maintaining creative momentum throughout the writing career.
- Carissa Andrews – Practical Manifestation Techniques for Writers (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Dawn Greenfield Ireland – The Power of Critique Groups in Author Development
- Audrey Hughey – Write Your Book in One Year: A Busy Author’s Complete Guide
- Nick Thacker – How to Become a Full-Time Author in One Year
- Dr. Nicole Janz – Breaking Through Writer’s Block: A Coach’s Guide to Productive Writing
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Michael La Ronn – How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)
Community & Peer Support
Building connections with other authors, critique groups, writing communities, and the importance of professional networking.
- Jamie Davis – Building Author Communities and Fantasy Worlds
- Joe Solari – Author Networking Success: The Author Nation Strategy Guide
- Dawn Greenfield Ireland – The Power of Critique Groups in Author Development
- Martyn Ellington & Steven Stiefel – From Novel to Screen: Mastering Multi-Format Storytelling
Author Career Development
Long-term career planning, skill development, professional growth, and strategic decision-making for sustained success.
- James Blatch – Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success
- Joe Solari – Author Networking Success: The Author Nation Strategy Guide
- Cathy Lewis – The Power of Publicity: Crafting Author Success Stories
- Audrey Hughey – Write Your Book in One Year: A Busy Author’s Complete Guide
- Barbara Boyd – The Book Coach Approach: Finding Your Idea, Audience, and Objective
- Alexa Nazzaro – Launch Like a Pro: Customized Marketing Strategies for Fiction, Nonfiction and More
- H.H. Rune – Sending Books Across America: The 25-Year Journey of an Interactive Literary Experiment
- Joanna Penn – Multiple Income Streams for Authors: Beyond Just Book Sales – The Creative Penn
- Daniel Hurst – From Office Worker to 75+ Books: The Ultimate Author Success Blueprint
- Kevin Tumlinson – How to Hire a $7.50/Hour Author VA That Actually Understands Your Author Business
Business Side of Writing
Legal considerations, contracts, business structure, taxes, rights management, and treating writing as a professional business.
- Craig Martelle – How to Sell 50 Books to Make $5k
- James Blatch – Decoding the Self-Publishing Formula for Author Success
- Julie Broad – From Book to Business: Unlocking the Power of Your Nonfiction Book (Live in Author Nation 2024)
- Willow Winters – Mastering Direct Sales: A Self-Publishing Success Story (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jami Albright – The Business of Writing Romantic Comedy
- Jay Styles – The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business
- Aurora Winter of SamePage Publishing – Turn Words Into Wealth: 7 Blueprints for Creating 7-Figure Income from Your Book
- Mike Capuzzi – The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing
- Emily Crookston of Pocket PhD – The Business Case for Your Book: Strategic Publishing for Thought Leaders
- Joanna Penn – Multiple Income Streams for Authors: Beyond Just Book Sales – The Creative Penn
- Nat Eliason – The Entrepreneur’s Approach to Self-Publishing: Direct Sales, Premium Products, and Marketing
- Hassan Osman – Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)
- Kevin Tumlinson – How to Hire a $7.50/Hour Author VA That Actually Understands Your Author Business
- Dan Miller – Why AI Content Can’t Be Copyrighted (And What Authors Need to Know)
Author Income Streams
Diversifying revenue through multiple channels including book sales, speaking, courses, coaching, freelancing, and passive income opportunities.
- Craig Martelle – How to Sell 50 Books to Make $5k
- Julie Broad – From Book to Business: Unlocking the Power of Your Nonfiction Book (Live in Author Nation 2024)
- Willow Winters – Mastering Direct Sales: A Self-Publishing Success Story (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter – Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success
- Oriana Leckert from Kickstarter – How Authors Are Raising Millions Through Crowdfunding
- Ellen Erikson – How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books
- Lucy McCarraher of Book Magic AI – The $100,000 Book: The AI-Powered Secret to Writing Your Business Book in Record Time
- Nick Thacker – How to Become a Full-Time Author in One Year
- Jay Styles – The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business
- Emily Crookston of Pocket PhD – The Business Case for Your Book: Strategic Publishing for Thought Leaders
- Aurora Winter of SamePage Publishing – Turn Words Into Wealth: 7 Blueprints for Creating 7-Figure Income from Your Book
- Joanna Penn – Multiple Income Streams for Authors: Beyond Just Book Sales – The Creative Penn
- Nat Eliason – The Entrepreneur’s Approach to Self-Publishing: Direct Sales, Premium Products, and Marketing
- Chris Benetti – The Book Funnel System That Generated 10X ROI in 6 Months
Author Finances
Budgeting for publishing expenses, tracking income and expenses, financial planning, and understanding the economics of authorship.
- Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter – Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success
- D.F. Hart – Making Sense of Author Finances (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Eirinaios Theodorou of Publisher Champ – Making Sense of KDP Analytics, Book Sales Tracking and ROI
- Oriana Leckert from Kickstarter – How Authors Are Raising Millions Through Crowdfunding
- Joanna Penn – Multiple Income Streams for Authors: Beyond Just Book Sales – The Creative Penn
Author Nation Live Events
Coverage and insights from the Author Nation conference – workshops, speaking engagements, and live events in the author community.
- Alessandra Torre & JD Lasica of Authors A.I. – Inside the Marlowe AI System (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Celeste Barclay – Building the Customer Journey and Dominating the Romance Market (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Cameron Sutter of Plottr: Visual Story Planning Software for Fiction Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- JD Barker – Crafting Page-Turning Thrillers: Tips and Techniques from a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Jeffrey H. Haskell – Crafting Best-Selling Military Sci-Fi Books (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Carissa Andrews – Practical Manifestation Techniques for Writers (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Paige Allen & Deon McAdoo of IngramSpark – Harnessing Metadata for Book Marketing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Taylor Shelton of Ingram iD – Targeted Book Marketing Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Alex Smith of Book Vault – Creating Stunning Special Editions for Indie Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Julie Broad – From Book to Business: Unlocking the Power of Your Nonfiction Book (Live in Author Nation 2024)
- Melissa Torres – The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Nicolette Terry – The Journey of a Military Spouse Turned Romance Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Willow Winters – Mastering Direct Sales: A Self-Publishing Success Story (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Megan Haskell – The Wide Publisher’s Guide to Metadata Mastery (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter – Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success
- Tony Lee – From Comics to Novels: The Art of Scene Writing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- D.F. Hart – Making Sense of Author Finances (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Marnye Young – The Magic of Audiobook Production: Beyond The Booth (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Michael Stewart – AI-Powered Writing: The Future of Storytelling (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Monique Nelson of Atticus – Professional Book Formatting Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken – The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Liam Gray – How Book Report Helps Authors Track Their Publishing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
- Rossana Corniel & Virginie Carmichael of Booksprout – Building Your Book’s Social Proof Through Reviews (Live at Author Nation 2024)