Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

Episode 024 Released on: December 15, 2022   In this last episode of Season 1, we give our favorite highlights from each author we interviewed and what lessons we learned. We also attempted to answer Shanon's burning question, "Is social media valuable for authors?" Then we wrap up with all of the best self-publishing and marketing tips and tricks from our authors!    Thanks for wat...

Episode 023 Released on: December 1, 2022 In this episode we interview multigenre author of twelve works, Shanti Hershenson and learn how she published her first book at the age of eleven and how she balances school, family, friends, writing, and publishing. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpublishingtipstricks...

Episode 022 Released on: November 15, 2022 In this episode we interview multigenre author Chris Kenny and learn how he moved from writing nonfiction about his bodybuilding to writing romance with his wife. He also shares the missteps he made in self-publishing and his advice on how to avoid the same mistakes. He also discusses his science fiction books and reveals why he uses Kindle Unlimited inst...

Episode 021 Released on: November 1, 2022 In this episode we interview award-winning author of the Colors Trilogy, K. R. Raye. She talks about her plans to pursue traditional publishing with a coauthored book with her son, trying new methods for getting more book reviews, and how to always market yourself. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https:/...

Episode 020 Released on: October 15, 2022 In this episode we interview author and Marine Veteran, Rod Van Blake, as he talks about turning his books into graphic novels, marketing successes with attending conferences and growing his newsletter, and using Kickstarter to support his product creation. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.fac...

Episode 019 Released on: October 1, 2022 In this episode we interview author and editor, Christie Stratos, who shares her success and marketing of Kindle Vella, why you should never submit a first draft to an editor, and the beginner pitfalls of being a pantser. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ Konn Lavery of Reveal Design: https://www.revealdesign.ca/ 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips &a...

Episode 018 Released on: September 15, 2022 In this episode we interview Martin Lejeune and Malcolm Bradley, the duo behind the pen name Bradley Lejeune. They share how they cowrote The McMurdo Rift, innovative ideas for marketing the book, which has continued their sales five months later, and how they plan for future successes. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Ti...

Episode 017 Released on: September 1, 2022 In this episode we interview Rita M. Reali, editor and a two-time international award-winning novelist and author of five books, who shares her tips of editing from her years as working as a story editor and proofreader. She also talks about the pitfalls of writing a series out of order and creating characters with depth using her unique character questio...

Episode 016 Released on: August 15, 2022 In this episode we interview J.D. Estrada, a Puerto Rican indie author of over a dozen books in various genres, who shares why he writes in multiple genres and formats, his experiences of selling books at conventions, and how he uses social media to build his author platform and present his authentic self to readers. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤...

Episode 015 Released on: August 1, 2022 In this episode we interview Jessica Ingold, a multi-genre author of six works of fiction and two poetry collections. She talks about how she handled publishing at a young age along with the lessons learned. She also shares what she her tips for cover designs, rebranding, selling books, and getting her works onto the shelves of her local Chapters bookstore....

Episode 014 Released on: July 15, 2022 In this episode we interview A.L. Knorr, a USA Today bestselling indie author and award-winning Canadian fantasy writer with over 20 books. She shares her unique approach to writing and marketing a nonlinear series to help her reach her bestselling status as well as what she learned about having the right book covers, working with book cover designers, and wh...

In this episode we interview independent author and poet, Peter Okonkwo. Coming to us from Nigeria, Peter shares a lot of wonderful tips about using his social media platform to reach readers and find both beta readers and reviewers for his poetry, which is often hard to market and find an audience for. He also gives his philosophy in handling the good, the bad, and the ugly with reviews. Thanks f...

Episode 012 Released on: June 15, 2022 In this episode we interview hybrid author, Colleen M. Story. She is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker who has published both fiction and nonfiction books. Not only does she share her insight and experience in creating an author platform, how she works in productivity cycles which counterbalance traditional publishing, and shares wellne...

Episode 011 Released on: June 1, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Zarina Macha, who also publishes under Diana Vale. This award-winning author shares what it was like rapidly releasing her contemporary romance series, the importance of looking long-term for her career, and how marketing is like dating. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tric...

Episode 010 Released on: May 15, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, D.L. Tillery. A horror and romance writer with who discusses how she meticulously plans her self-publishing and marketing goals. She also talks about the benefits of publishing in anthologies and how that might be helpful for the aspiring author. Last, find out why this horror writer hates to kill her characters! Than...

Episode 009 Released on: May 1st, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Dr. Heidi Thorne, a nonfiction author of over ten years and self-publishing advocate who shares her insights about NFTs, creating book covers, and social media marketing. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpublishingtipstricks 🔗 ➤...

Episode 008 Released on: April 15, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Sako Tumi also known as Cass Voit. A horror and thriller writer with two published books and a degree in graphic design, she discusses her self-publishing journey, best marketing practices, and her experiences working with a cowriter. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Trick...

Episode 007 Released on: April 1, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, M.M. Ward. As an author of over twenty published works, she shares her best writing practices and her tips and tricks for writing steadily. She also gives us insight into Kindle Vella and writing serial fiction. She pairs all of this advice with uplifting and positive messages about what it means to be a writer and s...

Episode 006 Released on: March 15, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, A.F. Stewart. As an author for over a decade and published in multiple cross genres and in various formats, she offers her real-world knowledge about the self-publishing industry, participation in anthologies, and marketing techniques that work for her. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishi...

Episode 005 Released on: March 1, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Nissa Leder. She gives great insight into her fast-paced self-publishing journey, how she finds time to write now that she’s a mom, and how she uses promotes her books and get sales. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpublishingtips...

Episode 004 Released on: February 15, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Katelyn Young. She gives great insight into her self-publishing journey, how she finds time to write, and how she uses social media and Facebook ads to promote her books and get sales. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfpublishi...

Episode 003 Released on: February, 2022 In this episode we interview indie author, Richard Holliday. He gives great insight into how he continually evolves in his self-publishing journey to find better successes along with the marketing strategies he’s tried and what tips or tricks he would pass on to aspiring self-publishing authors. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishi...

Episode 002 Released on: January 15, 2022 In this episode we interview long-time indie author, Margaret Pinard. She gives great insight into how she developed her books, the marketing strategies she’s tried, and what tips or tricks she would pass on to aspiring self-publishing authors. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤ FACEBOOK: Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Episode 001 Released on: January 1, 2022 In this, the premiere episode of the new Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks show, hosts Shanon (S.D. Huston), Ben Pick, and Morgan Lee introduce ourselves and do a bit of interviewing. We will share our own publishing paths and what we’ve learning about being a writer, the self-publishing industry, and marketing books. Thanks for watching and listening! 🔗 ➤...

Welcome to a new series, the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks show. The hosting line up will include myself, Ben Pick, and Morgan Lee. The format for the series provides you insight into the world of self-publishing and marketing your books. We’ll share a bit of our own insights into the craft of writing, self-publishing, and marketing books, but we’ll also interview established indie authors who...