Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.

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Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

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www.sellmorebooksshow.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 639 - Blurbs & AI 08.07.2026

How do you turn your one-time readers into lifetime buyers? Today's top story is… Take Back Your Book Description. Question of the week is… How do you turn your one-time readers into lifetime buyers? 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.

Episode 638 - Romance Adaptations Galore 01.07.2026

What is the next thing you can celebrate in your author business and how can you reward yourself for all of your hard work? Today's top story is… Romance a' Plenty. Question of the week is… What is the next thing you can celebrate in your author business and how can you reward yourself for all of your hard work? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of...

Episode 637 - Do I Need an ISBN or Copyright? 24.06.2026

What's a practice or mindset you've personally built into your own business to protect your joy and energy long-term?   Today's top story is… Do I Need an ISBN or Copyright?. What's a practice or mindset you've personally built into your own business to protect your joy and energy long-term?   Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the com...

Episode 636 - Countering the Doom & Gloom 17.06.2026

What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from now? Today's top story is… Survey Says!. Question of the week is… What does your sustainable, joyful author career look like 10 years from 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.

Episode 635 - Pen Names and Part-Time Writing 10.06.2026

What's a permission you could give yourself that you think would radically change both your joy and your results? Today's top story is… Making a tough decision easier. Question of the week is… What's a permission you could give yourself that you think would radically change both your joy and your results? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Wee...

Episode 634 - The Power of Hardcover 03.06.2026

What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? Today's top story is… The unofficial fifth format. Question of the week is… What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? 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...

Episode 633 - The Rise of Substack 27.05.2026

Where do you believe your readers hang out AND what is one step you can take to connect more with them in that location? Today's top story is… Is Substack the New Book Tour?. Question of the week is… Where do you believe your readers hang out AND what is one step you can take to connect more with them in that location? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Quest...

Episode 632 - Getting More Reviews 20.05.2026

What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Today's top story is… Reviews matter, but not how you think. Question of the week is… What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question...

Episode 631 - Audible Price Changes 13.05.2026

What's one "starving artist" habit you're still clinging to — undercharging, over-discounting, saying yes to everything — that's actively repelling the income level you say you want? Today's top story is… Everybody in the pool!. Question of the week is… What's one "starving artist" habit you're still clinging to — undercharging, over-discounting, saying yes to everything — that's actively repellin...

Episode 630 - The Burnout Epidemic 06.05.2026

What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Today's top story is… Honor the Process and Avoid Burnout. Question of the week is… What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and...

Episode 629 - How Many Reader Magnets!? 29.04.2026

If you knew that fear was actually pointing you in the RIGHT direction of where to go next in your author career, what action would you take to run toward the fear? Today's top story is… One is never enough!. Question of the week is… If you knew that fear was actually pointing you in the RIGHT direction of where to go next in your author career, what action would you take to run toward the fear? J...

Episode 628 - D2D & Rising Prices 22.04.2026

What are some of the mindset shifts you've had to get through in order to reach where you are in your author career? Today's top story is… The $12 Problem. Question of the week is What are some of the mindset shifts you've had to get through in order to reach where you are in your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the c...

Episode 627 - Overcoming the Mob Mentality with Joy! 14.04.2026

What would it look like for you to create a positive mob mentality where you and/or your friends lift other authors up rather than hunting them down? Today's top story is… Who Watches the Self-Publishing Watchmen? Question of the week is  What would it look like for you to create a positive mob mentality where you and/or your friends lift other authors up rather than hunting them down? Join the Se...

Episode 626 - KDP Account Closures and LIVE SMBS 08.04.2026

Welcome to FIRST of many live episodes of the SMBS. You can join us live Tuesdays at 1pm. Today we talk about mindset, the merging of the podcasts, and KDP mass account deletions. What's one thing you can work on related to your mindset on a daily basis? Today's top story is… KDP Account Closures. Question of the week is What's one thing you can work on related to your mindset on a daily basis? Jo...

Episode 625 - Bryan Answers Your Questions 01.04.2026

What are you looking forward to with our new weekly Sell More Books Show LIVE? Today's top story is… YOUR QUESTIONS!. Question of the week is What are you looking forward to with our new weekly Sell More Books Show LIVE? 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.

Episode 624 - Audio Direct Alternatives 25.03.2026

Do you regularly listen to the Sell More Books Show and would you like it to keep on going forever? Today's top story is Are you Direct Curious?. Question of the week is Do you regularly listen to the Sell More Books Show and would you like it to keep on going forever? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to...

Episode 623 - The Launch Never Ends 18.03.2026

What do you want to hear me cover on the show? Today's top story is Launch it Three Times. Question of the week is What do you want to hear me cover on the show? 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.

Episode 622 - The Post-Launch Push with Kevin J. Anderson 11.03.2026

How do you balance the time you spend writing with all the time you spend doing socials, newsletters, ads, and more? Today's top story is Launch or Lurch?. Question of the week is How do you balance the time you spend writing with all the time you spend doing socials, newsletters, ads, and more? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the c...

Episode 621 - Deeper Relationships with Readers with Kevin J. Anderson 04.03.2026

If you're a shy author, how do you get out of your shell to promote your stuff?   Today's top story is Power to the People; Your People. Question of the week is If you're a shy author, how do you get out of your shell to promote your stuff? 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 Po...

Episode 620 - Disappearing Nonfiction with Marc Reklau 25.02.2026

Top Story: Nonfiction, Where You At? https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/what-happened-non-fiction-books-publishing-industry-trends-gd9snqwjz If you've noticed that there aren't as many choices when it comes to non-fiction lately, much less the "big idea" books that used to top the bestseller charts over the years, you're not alone writes Ceci Browning of The Times. "Fiction sales might...

Episode 619 - Indies Go BookShop 18.02.2026

Do you think that you are going to make any changes because of the unexpected KU payout drop? Today's top story is How to Sell More Books from the Ground Up. Question of the week is Do you think that you are going to make any changes because of the unexpected KU payout drop? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be su...

SMBS 618 - Emails That Convert with Trixie Silvertale 11.02.2026

Top Story: Launch emails that convert https://blog.bookbaby.com/how-to-promote-your-book/book-promotion/high-converting-author-newsletter-examples If you think you're bad at email newsletters, you're not alone, says BookBaby. Many don't seem to know what to say, or when to say it, which often leads to not sending at all, even when they're launching a new book. "Before we get into the examples, it'...

SMBS 617 – Getting Organized in 2026 with Trixie Silvertale 04.02.2026

What is the first step you think you can take toward organization that would actually support your creativity? Today's top story is Getting Your Act Together. Question of the week is What is the first step you think you can take toward organization that would actually support your creativity? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comm...

Episode 616 - Pre-Order Previews with AK DuBoff 28.01.2026

In what way do you plan on connecting with more authors in your genre and more readers of your genre in 2026? Today's top story is Pre-Order Previews. Question of the week is In what way do you plan on connecting with more authors in your genre and more readers of your genre in 2026? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment secti...

Episode 615 - KU Payout Is Up with AK Duboff 21.01.2026

What's one action you can take in the next month to help grow your marketing presence? Today's top story is KU Resurgence?. Question of the week is What's one action you can take in the next month to help grow your marketing presence? 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...

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