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SPF-114: Getting Twitter to Fly for Authors - with Ian Sutherland Apr 13, 2018

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Ian Sutherland returns to the podcast to share what's working and what isn't for authors on Twitter, and how to maximize your reach on the social media platform.

SPF-113: Great Website Design for Authors - with Dave Stansbie, The Creative Corporation Apr 06, 2018

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Web designer to bands like Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd and David Gilmour, and authors like Robert Galbraith (JK Rowling) and Mark Dawson, Dave Stansbie discusses the important elements of an author site, and how to work with a designer.

SPF-112: Turning Personal Stories into Marketable Books - with Owen Zupp Mar 30, 2018

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James talks to fellow aviation fan, and pilot, Owen Zupp about how and why he's turning his father's aeronautic exploits into popular non-fiction books.

SPF-111: BookLab with David F. Berens Mar 23, 2018

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In this first episode of the BookLab, author David Berens gets professional feedback on his cover, book blurb and Look Inside content from industry experts (and SPF friends) cover designer Stuart Bache, copywriter Bryan Cohen, and editor Jenny Parrott.

SPF-110: How I Quit the 9 to 5 to Write (And Never Looked Back) - with Ernest Dempsey Mar 16, 2018

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Thriller author Ernest Dempsey shares his road to indie author success, including some of the bumps along the way.

SPF-109: From Hero to Zero – with first time author Maria Luis Mar 02, 2018

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James talks to NOLA romance writer Maria Luis who quit her marketing job and now makes three times her previous salary via her books, thanks in part to the Self Publishing Formula courses. This week's highlights include: The details on Maria's strategic plan to leave her day job and make a living writing The […]

SPF-108: How To Engage Your Readers with Facebook Live – with Cecelia Mecca Mar 02, 2018

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Returning guest, Cecelia Mecca, talks to James about using Facebook Live broadcasts, with both groups and pages, to increase engagement with readers. This week's highlights include: Mark discusses his move into KU and the experience he's had An announcement about the next enrollment period for the SPF 101 course Dealing with technological jitters re: […]

SPF-107: The Entrepreneurial Mindset -with Chris Ducker Feb 23, 2018

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James talks to serial entrepreneur Chris Ducker about the Rise of the Youpreneur and why self-published authors fit this business model perfectly. This week's highlights include: Building a business around yourself Why Chris chose to self-publish Rise of the Youpreneur The economic longevity of being a Youpreneur Why self-published authors are the ideal Youpreneurs […]

SPF-106: Masterclass: How To Get Reviews – with Mark Dawson Feb 16, 2018

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Mark and James discuss how even beginning authors can gather reviews for their books, and why this matters. This week's highlights include: The chicken and egg problem for new writers trying to get book reviews How to avoid Amazon removing your reviews The benefits of an Advanced Reader team Getting your readers enrolled in your […]

SPF-105: Increase Your Global Reach – with Kobo's Christine Munroe Feb 09, 2018

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Kobo's Senior Manager for Author performance, Christine Munroe, talks to James about the advantages of reaching world markets with Kobo that other retailers do not reach. This week's highlights include: On Kobo's background and beginnings The idea of buying ebooks in a brick and mortar bookstore The reality that we're still in a growth phase […]

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