Gerald Hanks is a screenwriter, script consultant, former screenplay contest judge, and current coverage writer for Coverfly and the Austin Film Festival. Join us as we cover the V.O.T.E. method for character development. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min•Ep. 111
James is the author of Cold War military aviation thrillers, with two books out and a third almost ready to launch. He is the co-host of The Self Publishing Show and a co-founder of The Self Publishing Formula, the home for online courses for indie authors. Learn more at selfpublishingformula.com and jamesblatch.com. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwid...
Feb 09, 2023•50 min•Ep. 110
What are the differences, and similarities, between the Dutch and English language indie publishing space? What can we teach each other? Today we chat with Petra van der Ploeg, a developmental editor who helps Fantasy writers get their story ideas to paper. We'll also by joined by Maria Staal, a writer and self-publishing expert who helps Dutch indies publish and sell their books. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draf...
Feb 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 109
Sam Horn is the CEO of the Intrigue Agency. She helps people create respectful, collaborative, one-of-a-kind communications and projects that add value for all involved. Her books – including POP!, Tongue Fu!®, ConZentrate, What’s Holding You Back? and Washington Post bestseller Got Your Attention? – have been endorsed by dozens of thought leaders including Stephen Covey, Jack Canfield, Tony Robbins, and Miki Agrawal. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your...
Jan 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 108
Can software make you a better writer? Kristina Stanley, who combined her degree in computer mathematics with her success as a bestselling, award-winning author and fiction editor, is sure of it. She created Fictionary to help authors improve the structural editing of their long-form fiction. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your man...
Jan 19, 2023•58 min•Ep. 107
Suzette Martinez Standring wrote the award-winning books, The Art of Column Writing and The Art of Opinion Writing. She is a TV host, columnist and the featured writing instructor for The School of American Thanatology. Suzette also teaches national writing workshops that incorporate self-hypnosis for creativity—the topic of today’s Self Publishing Insiders. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leadin...
Jan 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 106
Join D2D's usual suspects as we reflect on news and events that impacted indie publishing in 2022 and offer our predictions for 2023. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make ...
Jan 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 105
William Bernhardt is an award-winning, bestselling author of over 50 books. A celebrated mentor to aspiring authors, William founded the Red Sneaker Writers Center and hosts the annual WritersCon writers conference to help writers get a jump start on their careers. Join us as we uncover some of William's keys to publishing success. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distr...
Dec 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 104
Anne Janzer is an award-winning author, nonfiction writing coach and marketing practitioner on a mission to help people make a positive impact with their writing. She supports and encourages writers, authors and marketers through her books, blog posts, online courses, webinars, and teaching. Learn more about her by visiting www.annejanzer.com //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publishe...
Dec 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 103
The EFA is a community of editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, desktop publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties. Its members are part of the largest and oldest national professional organization of editorial freelancers. Learn more at: https://www.the-efa.org/ //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor wor...
Dec 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 102
Camouflaged Sisters is an organization of military women currently serving or women Veterans who have served in any branch of the military, any rank; military spouses married to a member of any branch of the military; and, supporters of military women and women veterans. The mission of Camouflaged Sisters is to empower military women to own the narrative of their stories by creating a safe space for sharing. Learn more by visiting https://camouflagedsisters.org . //Draft2Digital is where you sta...
Dec 08, 2022•47 min•Ep. 101
W e can hardly believe it ourselves... Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital is TURNING 100! 1 00 episodes, that is. That's 100 live shows, 100 guests, 100 insights into the industry! We hosted a live Ask Us Anything to celebrate with our viewers—with some of D2D's own personalities and influencers, waiting to take any and all questions. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publish...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 100
Draft2Digital has the best vantage point in the business for seeing trends in the self-publishing industry. And we want to use that insight to help indie authors and publishers do more to build and grow their publishing business. This episode of Self Publishing Insiders continues a recurring segment, featuring Mark Leslie Lefebvre, discussing the current state of the self-publishing industry and where we see things evolving from here. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career//...
Nov 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 99
Tisha Morris is the founder of Morris Entertainment Law where she represents diverse voices in publishing, TV, and film. An entertainment attorney, literary agent, and self-help author, Tisha's work has been featured on ABC’s Live With Kelly and Ryan, Hay House Radio, Today.com, Elle Decor, ABC News, Well + Good, and a contributor to Spirituality & Health Magazine. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is...
Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 98
The Write Women Book Fest was created to lift up and amplify women authors and publishing professionals. The festival is meant to be diverse and welcoming to underrepresented groups including femme-identifying and non-binary individuals. To learn more, visit https://www.thewritewomenbookfest.org //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your ...
Nov 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 97
Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t seem to matter what we try, the dialogue in our stories falls flat and it’s affecting sales. Our characters all sound the same and their voices don’t change regardless of what is happening in the story. Today we speak with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor, on how to make dialogue the centerpiece of our stories. For more info on The Dialogue Doctor, visit: https://dialoguedoctor.com/ //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your ...
Nov 03, 2022•48 min•Ep. 96
Join us as we discuss the trials and tribulations of fledgling authorship with Jenny Simard LaBranche. For those of you just dipping your toes into indie authorship, this is the conversation for you! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. W...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min•Ep. 95
Author and award-winning journalist Rebecca Regnier turned an old newspaper column into a viral video on TikTok and opened up a whole new avenue for her work. With over 25,000 followers, 400,000 likes and millions of views for her most viral video, Rebecca will discuss how to use small snippets from your work to gain more views and connect with new readers. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading...
Oct 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 94
The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) makes it easier for independent book publishers and self-published authors to navigate the sometimes intimidating publishing process. IBPA is a not-for-profit membership organization serving and leading the independent publishing community through advocacy, education, and tools for success. To learn more about IBPA, visit https://www.ibpa-online.org . //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-pub...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 93
Publishers Weekly is recognized internationally as the "bible of the book business." Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the magazine reports news impacting publishers, booksellers, literary agents, authors and book lovers. We'll be speaking with editorial director Jim Milliot about the evolution of an industry. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/home/index.html //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the le...
Oct 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 92
The Nonfiction Authors Association is a supportive community for writers to connect, exchange ideas, and learn how to write, publish, promote, and profit with nonfiction books. Learn more at https://nonfictionauthorsassociation.com //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—a...
Sep 29, 2022•50 min•Ep. 91
Kyla Stone writes apocalyptic and dystopian fiction series novels. She loves writing stories exploring how ordinary people cope with extraordinary circumstances, especially situations where the normal comforts, conveniences, and rules are stripped away. You can learn more about Kyla on her website: https://www.kylastone.com //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor w...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
Eddie Rice is the author of "Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact". Eddie is a speechwriter and public speaking coach with 10 years of experience in the field. Eddie will be talking about making his experience making an audiobook on Marketplace. He loves creating strong narrative-driven speeches that focus on balancing emotional and thought-leadership content. He has worked with executives, business leaders, nonprofit leaders, and everyone in between. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie A...
Sep 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 89
Jamie Davis is a nurse, retired paramedic, author, and nationally recognized medical educator who began teaching new emergency responders as a training officer for his local EMS program. He loves everything fantasy and sci-fi and especially the places where stories intersect with his love of medicine or gaming. He has authored multiple series and his book Accidental Thief was a 2019 Independent Audiobook Awards nominee. You can learn more about Jamie on his website: https://jamiedavisbooks.com/ ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 88
Learn from the brilliant USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett who writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings and puzzling whodunits. She is the author of over 30 novels in the genres of cozy and historical mystery. Sara writes nonfiction for authors, including “How to Write a Series” and “How to Outline a Cozy Mystery". She is also the co-host of the "Wish I'd known then podcast for writers". //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking ...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 87
You're guaranteed to be inspired by author Kennedy Ryan in this live interview celebrating National Audiobook Month 2022 with Findaway Voices and Draft2Digital. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalt...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 86
M.K. Williams is an author and independent publisher. She will be talking about her "Marketing Audiobooks" blog series where she outlines marketing essentials for audiobook authors. She has written and published numerous books under her own name and helped several authors realize their dreams of publishing their books as well. You can learn more about M.K. on her website: https://www.authoryourambition.com //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to sel...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 85
Encouraging, inspiring and accelerating success among authors, Cheryl McNeill Fisher and Dr. Kathy King co-host a skill-building podcast that is designed for both new and experienced writers. This engaging podcast is unique in that it provides valuable learning opportunities and resources for authors who may be visually impaired. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distrib...
Aug 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 84
Meet the team that's revving D2D's marketing engine and learn all about what we do, why we do it, and how it impacts YOU! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor worldwide. We’ll convert your manuscript, distribute it online, and support you the whole way—and we won’t charge you a dime. We take a small percentage of the royalties for each sale you make through us, ...
Aug 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 83
InD’tale was conceived and developed 10 years ago to help all the many gifted, creative people in this industry who struggle to find a voice in a world where “traditional” just isn’t working. They have the talent and the ambition, they just need the platform to succeed. We'll speak with founder and publisher TJ Mackay to learn about the magazine, the InD'scribe Conference and the prestigious RONE awards. Visit http://www.indtale.com/ to learn more. //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie A...
Jul 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 82
