Episode 499: Bestseller Lists, Pen Names, and Having Fun

Have you tried to get onto a list before, and now that it may be more difficult for Indies, how might you adjust your plans?

Today’s top story is USA Tomorrow? Question of the week is have you tried to get onto a list before, and now that it may be more difficult for Indies, how might you adjust your plans? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 498: Spotify Payments, Vellum Upgrades, and Media Appearances

What are your thoughts about Spotify’s payment structure for streaming audiobooks now that you have this new information?

Today’s top story is Answers From Spotify. Question of the week is what are your thoughts about Spotify’s payment structure for streaming audiobooks now that you have this new information? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 497: Publishing Limits, New Features, and Outsourcing

What tasks do you outsource, and which do you keep for yourself?

Today’s top story is The Limit Does Exist. Question of the week is what tasks do you outsource, and which do you keep for yourself? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 496: Print Copy Changes, Ghost Writing, and Hitting the Niche

What other changes should Amazon make to KDP print?

Today’s top story is Ship Your Pants-ed Novel. Question of the week is what other changes should Amazon make to KDP print? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 495: Streaming Audiobooks, Money Myths, and Non-Fiction Series

What do you think will be Spotify’s next move in its attempt to compete with Audible?

Today’s top story is Audiobook Exposure. Question of the week is what do you think will be Spotify’s next move in its attempt to compete with Audible? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 494: Category Nightmares, Faulty Beliefs, and Print-on- Demand

When’s the last time you changed your categories and do you think you’ll check on a more regular basis now?

Today’s top story is Spooky Online Shelves. Question of the week is when’s the last time you changed your categories and do you think you’ll check on a more regular basis now? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 493: Edition Additions, Layout Considerations, and Writing Rituals

Should books remain unchanged after they are unpublished?

Today’s top story is Updating Art. Question of the week is should books remain unchanged after they are unpublished? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 491: Writing to Joy, Indie Reputation, and Where Readers Find Books

If you could change one thing about the current state of indie publishing, what would it be and why?

Today’s top story How to Rediscover the Joy of Writing. Question of the week is if you could change one thing about the current state of indie publishing, what would it be and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 488: NHL BookTok, Publishing Acquisitions, and Amazon Monopoly(?)

What about the Seattle Kraken’s failed partnership with Booktok story stands out to you the most, and why?

Today’s top story is Kraken Down. Question of the week is what about the Seattle Kraken’s failed partnership with Booktok story stands out to you the most, and why? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more

Episode 487: Review Bombing, Fear Management, and Preorder Deadlines

How do you feel like you’ve expanded your comfort zone in publishing in the last 5 years (or during your career if shorter than 5 years)?

Today’s top story is Under the Bridge Reviews. Question of the week is how do you feel like you’ve expanded your comfort zone in publishing in the last 5 years (or during your career if shorter than 5 years)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. read more