The Publishing Performance Show

Hey everyone! What a wild ride 2024 has been. From welcoming a new baby (and realizing two kids is WAY more than double the work) to watching this show grow beyond my wildest dreams, I want to share the highs, lows, and everything in between of this incredible year. In this episode, I'm diving into: Life as a publishing dad  The amazing guests who've joined us - from Susie Quinn to Kevin...

Michele DeFilippo is the owner of 1106 Design, providing comprehensive book publishing services for indie authors since 2001. With over 52 years in the publishing industry, she brings extensive expertise in book design, typesetting, and project management. In this episode: Journey from Crown Publishers to founding 1106 Design Evolution of book formatting from manual typesetting to digital Common m...

Cathy Lewis is president of CS Lewis Publicity, a boutique PR firm specializing in non-fiction authors. With over 26 years of experience, she helps authors build their platforms through strategic media outreach. In this episode: Evolution from publishing to boutique publicity Essential author platform elements Media outreach strategies Social media tactics for authors Importance of core messaging...

Dakota Krout is a successful LitRPG author and founder of Mountandale Press, specializing in LitRPG, GameLit, and cultivation fiction. With a background in computer science and military communications, he brings systematic thinking to his writing and publishing ventures. In this episode: Explanation of LitRPG and GameLit genres Building systematic magic and progression systems Process of founding...

Gillian Harvey is a successful author of women's fiction with nine published books, including the bestselling "The Year in the French Farmhouse" and "The Bordeaux Book Club." Living in France for many years before recently returning to the UK, she brings authentic French culture and experiences to her novels. Her latest book "The Little Provence Bookshop" combine...

Roni Robbins, an award-winning journalist and author, shares her journey of transforming her grandfather's recorded memories into the award-winning book "Hands of Gold." With a background in journalism spanning publications like the Atlanta Journal Constitution and WebMD, she brings professional storytelling expertise to her family's Holocaust survival story. In this episode: J...

Eirinaios Theodorou is the founder and CEO of Publisher Champ, the leading all-in-one analytics platform used by over 16,000 authors. What started as a solution for his brother-in-law's book tracking needs has grown into a comprehensive platform that automatically pulls together royalties and spending data from multiple platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Draft2Digital, provid...

Dawn Greenfield Ireland is an award-winning author of 20 novels, including five series spanning cozy mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, billionaire shapeshifters, and dystopian genres. With certificates from UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting and ScreenwritingU, she has written 15 screenplays (two optioned) and seven award-winning nonfiction books. A former technical writer turned full-time a...

Nick Courtright, CEO and founder of Atmosphere Press, brings his background as a PhD in literature and published author to hybrid publishing. Through Atmosphere Press, he has developed a transparent, author-focused approach that combines the best elements of traditional and self-publishing. In this episode: Evolution of hybrid publishing models Manuscript selection process Editorial and design ser...

Halima Khatun, a former journalist with prestigious experience at ITV and BBC, has successfully transitioned from media to becoming an accomplished author and PR consultant.  With her background in media and communications, she's mastered both storytelling and book marketing, particularly through strategic PR and media outreach.  In this episode: Journey from journalism to author PR strategie...

Jami Albright is a born and raised Texas girl and the multiple award-winning author of the "Brides on the Run" and "Small-Town Royalty" series—both known for being sexy, swoony, and laugh-out-loud funny. Beginning her writing journey at 47, Jami brings her background in stand-up comedy and natural storyteller's voice to her romance novels. When she's not writing, she&...

Shelby Leigh is a mental health poetry author who has built a significant social media presence, with over 103,000 Instagram followers and viral TikTok success. Her journey from self-publishing to traditional publishing demonstrates the power of social media marketing for book sales. In this episode: Mental health poetry publishing success TikTok marketing strategies Content creation best practice...

Brownell Landrum is a multi-genre author who transitioned from business writing to fiction and screenwriting. Drawing from her experience in marketing and storytelling, she creates novels structured for potential TV/film adaptation, with a special focus on reincarnation themes that bridge multiple lifetimes and genres. In this episode: Journey from nonfiction to fiction writing Structuring novels...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Liam Gray from Book Report shares insights into the company's analytics platform and his first major conference experience. As founder of Book Report, Liam discusses how authors can effectively track their sales data across multiple platforms and make data-driven decisions for their publishing business. In this episode: Book Report's br...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Rossana Corniel and Virginie Carmichael from Book Sprout share insights into their review platform and first conference experience at Author Nation. As both business leaders and writers themselves, they discuss the importance of authentic reader reviews and building social proof. In this episode: Book Sprout's digital review platform Buildin...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Megan Haskell is the co-founder of AuthorTrack, an innovative software solution revolutionizing how authors manage their metadata across multiple publishing platforms. With hands-on experience in direct publishing to major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo, Megan combines practical author experience with techni...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she serves as a literary industry expert, crowdfunding consultant, and champion for creators. With over $300 million pledged to publishing projects on Kickstarter, Oriana helps authors navigate the platform's potential for building communities and creating unique literary experie...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Tony Lee is a versatile author with 34 years of professional writing experience across various mediums including comics, TV, film, and journalism. Recently pivoting to novels with his Jack Gatlin series, Tony has transformed his extensive storytelling background into remarkable success in indie publishing, now earning more monthly than his previo...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   D.F. Hart is a crime fiction author and the founder of 2 of Harts, a specialized bookkeeping service for authors. With expertise in both writing and financial management, she helps authors transform their writing passion into sustainable businesses through proper financial tracking and analysis. In this episode: Understanding the business side of...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   ​​Marnye Young is the founder of Audio Sorceress, a comprehensive audiobook production company. With an MFA from Yale and extensive narration experience, she leads a team delivering full-service audiobook production including custom trailers, marketing support, and advanced listening copy teams. In this episode: Audiobook production essentials Ma...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Michael Stewart leads the community at SudoWrite, an AI-powered writing platform helping authors streamline their creative process. With a team distributed across the US and a community of over 10,000 authors, SudoWrite combines traditional writing tools with AI capabilities to help writers manage their stories, particularly series work. In this...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Monique Nelson is the Educational Content Creator at Atticus, a comprehensive book writing and formatting software designed to be an author's best friend. With three years of Author Nation experience, she helps writers transform their manuscripts into professionally formatted books across multiple formats. In this episode: Understanding Atti...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Phil Marshall and Andrew Wallner, co-founders of Spoken, introduce their revolutionary platform combining AI narration with a unique streaming and monetization model. Launched just three months ago, Spoken helps writers create, publish, and monetize audio content with an innovative subscription-based revenue model that directly rewards creators b...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Taylor Shelton, Product Marketer and Product Manager at Ingram iD, shares insights on how the platform simplifies digital book marketing for authors. As a subsidiary of Ingram Content Group, Ingram iD leverages a vast database of consumer readers to help authors effectively target their desired audiences through Facebook, Instagram, Google Displa...

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]   Alex Smith, Technical Lead at Book Vault, shares insights on how the platform empowers indie authors to create high-quality, premium books through special editions and print-on-demand services. With unique customization options, direct sales capabilities, and a focus on maximizing author revenue, Book Vault is revolutionizing the indie publishing...