Go Publish Yourself: An IngramSpark Podcast

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Highlighting Diverse Authors with Deon McAdoo Sep 15, 2020

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It's never been more important to highlight diversity in publishing. This week, Robin and Justine sit down with Deon McAdoo, a sales specialist at IngramSpark, to talk about IngramSpark's efforts to highlight multicultural authors.

You can shop IngramSpark's curated list of diverse and multicultural indie titles on Bookshop or Amazon. If you feel your IngramSpark book honors diversity in publishing, please contact Deon at ingramsparkdiversity@ingramcontent.com for list consideration.

The State of Bookselling with Josh Floyd Sep 08, 2020

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Join Robin and Justine in an eye-opening conversation about the state of bookselling with Josh Floyd, the Business Development Manager for IngramSpark. In this episode, Josh discusses the impact of COVID-19 on bookstores and what that means for independent authors. Find out more about how bookstores and libraries work with IngramSpark and what you can do to get your book noticed!

To learn more about how to self-publish a book and make it available to bookstores worldwide, visit https://selfpub.is/33CoBDx.

Wide Distribution Matters: A Conversation with Erin Wright Sep 01, 2020

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Bestselling author Erin Wright joins us this week to discuss the benefits of wide distribution in ebook publishing and why she left Kindle Unlimited to publish with IngramSpark. As a former librarian, Erin sheds light on the importance of libraries for book sales and the revenue potential available for authors who choose to go wide! To learn more about wide distribution with IngramSpark, visit https://selfpub.is/33CoBDx.

This episode is sponsored by the Independent Book Publishers Association. IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the U.S., leading the indie publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success. IBPA offers a free 3-month trial membership for IngramSpark publishers. Visit https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/IngramSparkTrial to find out more.

Making the Most of Direct Book Sales with John Peragine Aug 25, 2020

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Join Robin and Justine in an informative chat with John Peragine, author of 14 books and ghostwriter of over 100 others, to learn more about the advantages of selling books directly. In this episode, John lends his expertise to discuss direct selling tools, book clubs, and reader magnets. He sheds light on the latest tools and technology for self-published authors and shares unique ways for self-published authors to create licensing opportunities for their books.

This episode is especially important for authors to learn how to keep momentum going for their books, even as the global supply chain is affected by COVID-19. To learn more about global book distribution with IngramSpark, visit https://selfpub.is/33CoBDx.

Book Publishing in the Time of COVID Aug 18, 2020

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Robin and Justine are back with Season 5 of Go Publish Yourself! In this episode, our hosts discuss major shifts in book publishing trends as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen today to get tips for selling your books directly, find out which genres that are currently selling well in the market, and discover ways to plan ahead for book sales in an uncertain economy.

To learn more about how to self-publish a book with IngramSpark, visit https://selfpub.is/33CoBDx.

Bill Samuel's Story: Going from Bookselling to Indie Publishing Jan 07, 2020

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In the final episode of Season 4, Robin Cutler is joined by Bill Samuel, indie author and member of the Foyle bookselling family, who founded the world-renowned Foyles bookstore in the UK. He shares his unique perspective from both sides of publishing: as a bookseller and a book publisher. Robin and Bill discuss the state of bookselling in the UK, and the important lessons Bill learned as a self-published author. Get inspired by Bill's story and self-publish your own book at https://selfpub.is/2XfzcPF.

This episode is sponsored by The Alliance of Independent Authors, a non-profit professional association, offering collaboration, advice, and advocacy for authors who self-publish. Find out more at https://selfpub.is/2MfjGPc.

Self-Publishing in Australia: The Down Low on the Down Under Dec 31, 2019

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Self-publishing in Australia is on the rise! How can you connect to this local community? What's the book publishing market like there? In this exciting episode, Robin Cutler is joined by Debbie Lee, a Senior Leader with IngramSpark Australia, and Tim Colonel, General Manager of the Small Press Network. Learn more about events, associations, and resources available to the indie publishing community in Australia, and publish like a pro at https://selfpub.is/2XfzcPF.

This episode is sponsored by Ebook Launch, offering affordable, professional book cover design services for any genre. See your ideas come to life at https://selfpub.is/35CSXnp.

How to Get Your Book Noticed by the Media with Zach Obront Dec 24, 2019

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Media attention is necessary to grow awareness for indie books, but most authors are confused about the process. Where do you go to find the best media outlets for your book? What exactly does a book publicist do? How much does hiring a PR firm cost, and is there a benefit to hiring more than one? Zach Obront, PR expert and co-founder of Scribe Media, sits down with Robin Cutler to chat about how to get your book noticed.

Learn more about how to publish a book professionally at https://selfpub.is/2XfzcPF.

This episode is sponsored by Poets & Writers, the creative writer's trusted companion since 1970, providing carefully curated resources for writers, including hundreds of writing contest deadlines, weekly writing prompts, and more: https://selfpub.is/2Ptas47.

The Business of Publishing with Brooke Warner Dec 17, 2019

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What does a traditional publisher do and how do they decide what to publish? What's the difference between indie, hybrid, and traditional publishing? Brooke Warner dives into the business of publishing in this informative, educational episode. Learn more about self-publishing with IngramSpark at https://selfpub.is/2XfzcPF.

This episode is sponsored by the Independent Book Publishers Association, the largest publishing trade association in the U.S. IBPA offers a free 3-month trial membership for IngramSpark publishers at https://selfpub.is/2rsh5KY.

Author Websites: A Conversation with the Founder of Pub Site Dec 10, 2019

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Web design expert, John Burke, joins Robin Cutler to discuss author websites. Does an author need a website? How can you use your website to market your book? What all should you put on your author website? Tune in to learn more and publish your book with IngramSpark at https://selfpub.is/2XfzcPF.

This episode is sponsored by The Hot Sheet, a publishing industry e-newsletter, delivering context and analysis on issues affecting authors today. Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://selfpub.is/2LvcqhR.