Episode 151 – Small Presses, Old Work, and Sensitivity

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Question of the Week: If you found some old stories on your hard drive or in your attic, would you polish them up or publish them right away as-is? Answer honestly given your current production schedule!

With the 3-year-mark approaching, Jim and Bryan took on stories about Joanna Penn’s new small press, J.A. Konrath’s unboxed stories, and more! After thanking their patrons The Prosperous Writer’s Guide to Making More Money, Removed, and A Curse upon the Saints, the tactical twosome took on tips about launching, cover design, and newsletters. Other stories included KDP Print going public, the need (or lack thereof) for sensitivity readers, and author rank. This week’s Question of the Week is: If you found some old stories on your hard drive or in your attic, would you polish them up or publish them right away as-is? Answer honestly given your current production schedule!
What You’ll Learn:
  • How indies can boost their book launch by reaching out to fellow authors
  • How authors can get the most out of working with a professional cover designer
  • How one newsletter service is helping authors promote books
  • What features authors can expect from the newly released KDP Print
  • What one author has to say about reaching the top spot on Amazon Author Rankings
  • Why some authors should consider hiring a sensitivity reader
  • Why authors may soon get refunds from Amazon Marketing Services
  • Why one author decided not to settle for ‘good enough’
  • Why one bestselling indie author says she started a publishing company

 

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Question of the Week: If you found some old stories on your hard drive or in your attic, would you polish them up or publish them right away as-is? Answer honestly given your current production schedule!

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