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Self-Publishing LaunchPad With James Blatch

The Creative Penn

What are some of the fundamentals behind self-publishing success? James Blatch shares tips and insights as well as introducing the Launchpad course from Self Publishing Formula. He’s also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books, and the co-host of The Self-Publishing Show. Show Notes.

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7 Lessons Learned From Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn Podcast

The Creative Penn

The Creative Penn Podcast Stats My first episode went out on 15 March 2009, and there are now 775 episodes of the podcast. I recorded my first podcast interview in March 2009 over a landline, which I put on speakerphone, next to which I placed a handheld digital audio recorder. Links to all at TheCreativePenn.com/podcast.

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Changes In Publishing With Jane Friedman

The Creative Penn

What has changed in the publishing industry over the last few years? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. She's also an award-winning publishing commentator, writer, editor, professional speaker and teacher.

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Publishing Books For Children And Profitable School Visits With Tonya Ellis

The Creative Penn

In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.

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Clothing and Closets — Fashion Writing

Melanie Saxton

Article by Melanie Saxton Photography Provided Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle Whether you’re a businessman, pro athlete, retiree, golfer, or active on the social scene, the best option for looking your best may not come from off the rack. Hillburn since 2009. “We It was an amazing project,” says Steve.

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Substack Is Both Great and Terrible for Authors

Jane Friedman

And the visibility it lends me has been superlative and ongoing since 2009. I feel confident that my free newsletter will not stop publishing until I retire from writing and publishing. It helps you be less dependent on publishers, agents, retailers, bookstores, or anyone else to reach readers who enjoy your work.

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Tips For Selling And Marketing Your Books Direct To Readers

The Creative Penn

If you sell direct, you can produce higher quality books and products, make more money per sale, get paid faster, and reach readers directly, but there are challenges to publish and market this way. Thomas Umstaddt Jr interviews Joanna Penn on the Novel Marketing Podcast covering tips for publishing, selling, and marketing direct to readers.