Get My Book Out There Podcast

Book piracy is huge with the capability to reproduce like rabbits. Trying to prevent your work being stolen is like playing a game of whack-a-mole, as soon as you find one site and fill in a take down notice, another two book piracy sites pop up. Domestic laws are helpful within your own country but selling books is an international business and there is no consistent world-wide approach to piracy...

In this special edition for Christmas 2021, Susan and Narelle chat with Pauline Baird Jones from BlushFreeBooks.com about Pauline's quest to provide a safe place for readers who love action and adventure, suspense and mystery, without sex on the page. Think of BlushFreeBooks.com as stories somewhere between the Sweet and Spicy genres.   If you love stories with grit and heart but prefer the steamy...

Somewhere in time we started believing that to be organized we needed to have everything off our desk because a clear desk (or space) meant we were efficient, organized and in control. In reality, all it meant was that we had a clear desk lol. We each have our own way of being organized and for many that means piles of paper spread all over our desks or in see through containers. If your Organizin...

Writing in another author's world is a great way to gain experience, discover new readers, and collaborate with other authors. In this podcast, we give you the inside information on what you need to consider when writing in an author created world, how to create your own author world, and what to do if you want to write in a fan fiction world

This podcast is all about author created worlds, creating your own author world, and writing in a fan fiction world. Writing in an existing world is a great way to gain experience, discover new readers, collaborate with other authors, or try your hand at writing. In this podcast, we give you the inside information on what you need to consider when writing in an author created world, how to create...

In this podcast, we take a deep dive into conventions as both a reader and an author and how to make the most of your time at a Con. What are the most important things for an author to do at a Con? Hint: it is not to thrust your book at every passerby!

Goodreads is an incredibly powerful tool for an author and yet misconceptions abound which prevent authors from tapping into the goldmine that is Goodreads. In this episode, we have a look at how you can use the strengths of Goodreads to connect with readers and promote your books to a new audience.

In this podcast, we look at how to edit your story on a budget. Editing can be a stressful part of the finishing of your book but with the right tools and people helping you, you can release a highly polished edited story on a tight budget. 

In this podcast, we share our three top apps that help us write faster, easier, and better. What are the best tools to use when you are writing your story? Listen in.

In this podcast, we're talking about apps that keep us organized. I don't know if anyone has ever had a month like me when you just go, "Oh my gosh, there's too much work and not enough hours in the day". These are the apps that keeps us sane and productive!!

So what happens when a plot or a character surprises you? How do you embrace them and tap into the excitement that you're feeling about the stories and about the characters and about the plot twists that come into it?   In this podcast, we give you tips for what to do when a plot or character surprises you with a twist. And not one of those tips involves throwing the twist out!

A lot is written about writing author newsletters and tricks to getting your subscribers to open them. We have found a simple 3-step process works best and we share our process with you in this podcast.   Don't knock it because it's simple. Simple works!

Finances can be a dirty word when you're starting out with your author business. You so badly want to get your books out there, that you forget to balance the books as you chase your dream and start spending tomorrow's money, today.   In this podcast, we look at how to get clear on your finances and put in place systems that will help you manage this important aspect of your business.

There will be times when you have been silent with your list for an extended period. Often the fear in reconnecting with your untended list is that people will unsubscribe or not remember who you are! 😱 and so you do not take any action. In this podcast, we share our five step framework to reconnect with a list you have neglected in a way that is genuine and designed to get your subscribers engag...

For many authors, working on the road is a choice as writing can be a mobile business. From working on the road full time or part time or just when on vacation, we share three tips for success to staying productive and efficient while traveling including how to embrace the many visual distractions rather than seeing them as a negative.

Ever been challenged in meeting deadlines? Yes, it's a rhetorical question really because we all have times when we feel overwhelmed by multiple deadlines.   In our podcast today, we are talking about three tips on how to meet deadlines or how to deal with deadlines.

Releasing your book involves opening yourself up to receiving feedback, some of which is constructive and some which can be personal, hurtful, harsh, and negative. How do you not take other people's negative comments personally when they've just called your 'baby' ugly? In this podcast, we tease out ideas for how to not take things personally and stay balanced and keep writing.

All too often we focus on selling an individual book, forgetting the marketing power a series can offer you to sell more books in the entire series. Having books in a series adds to your marketing power and in this podcast we look at four ways you can tap into the power of marketing your book AND marketing your series as a whole. Let's get selling!!

Libraries offer authors an opportunity to get their books in front of new readers. In this podcast, we share how to get your books into the library system and to make the most out of this opportunity.

One thing we are most often asked is "What is your secret to success?"   The answer is unexpected because it has nothing to do with the latest course or tactic and everything to do with your mindset.   Without the right mindset, you will find yourself chasing the bright shiny objects thinking they will give you the answers you're looking for. It's time to pause and take a good long hard look at yo...

Audiobooks are selling like hotcakes but what does it actually take to produce a quality audiobook?   We talk with Paul Heitsch narrating as David Brenin who began narrating audiobooks in 2013, after a long career on the other side of the glass as an engineer, producer, and director of spoken word recordings. He has recorded a number of  New York Times  and  USA Today  bestsellers, including the D...

Trigger warning! This podcast on Writing to Market could trigger severe reactions.   Writing to Market is the process of writing stories in genres that are very popular at a particular time, using a popular writing style, and following a set pattern of storytelling. Is it right for you? This podcast looks at the pros and cons of writing to market and it all starts with the question, what it is you...

Writers of mystery and suspense know you have four main points to keep together - plotting, character, theme, and setting the scene. So how do you not only keep the threads from untangling but build the suspense to fever pitch AND bring your characters safely home?   This week, we talk to USA Today Bestselling Author, Pauline Baird Jones, who has mastered the art of mystery and mayhem, in diverse...

Selling your books at full price is the holy grail for most writers. In today's podcast, we show the three step process we use to sell Susan's book catalogue at full price. Keep in mind that we have sold over 2 million books at full price so we know a thing or two about how to do it. There are no magic pills. No silver bullets. No secret bright shiny objects. Just tried and true rinse and repeat t...

Contemporary and comedic paranormal romance author, Robyn Peterman, is our guest author  today for and boy, oh, boy, did Robyn bring out some gems!! Including two things she would do if she was starting over, whether to man boob or not, and how she handles distractions.   You can find Robyn's books at Amazon https://amzn.to/33uYb5d