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

Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurswww.sellmorebooksshow.com
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.

Episodes

Episode 573 – Hockey Romance Scores with Katy Archer

What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? Today’s top story is Hockey Romance Scores. Question of the week is What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? 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....

Apr 02, 202535 min

Episode 572 - Spotify Shorts & The Future of TikTok with Kelsie Rae

How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? Today’s top story is Short and Loud. Question of the week is How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? 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....

Mar 26, 202526 min

Episode 571 - AI Audio Done Fast & Social Media Success with Kelsie Rae

What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? Today’s top story is Audio AIiiii. Question of the week is What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? 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.

Mar 19, 202528 min

Episode 570 - Merch for March with Theodora Taylor

Today’s top story is Swag Bag. Question of the week is What are some of the most inspired creative book marketing ideas that have worked for you? 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.

Mar 12, 202534 min

Episode 569 - POD Slip Cases with Theodora Taylor

How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? Today’s top story is Wrap Your Book in Love. Question of the week is How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? 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.

Mar 05, 202538 min

Episode 568 - Sales Tax & Patreon

What is a problem you’re facing that you already know the solution to? Today’s top story is Breaking the Fourth Wall. Question of the week is What is a problem you’re facing that you already know the solution to? 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.

Feb 26, 202513 min

Episode 567 - Direct Selling & In-Person Events with M. Robinson

What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? Today’s top story is Direct from the Source. Question of the week is What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? 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.

Feb 19, 202534 min

SMBS Episode 566 - Budgeting for Success & Success Brick-by-Brick (with Vanessa Vale)

What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn’t do yourself? Today’s top story is Budgeting For Success. Question of the week is What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn’t do yourself? 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....

Feb 12, 202536 min

Episode 565 - BookShop & Translations with Vanessa Vale

Today’s top story is New App, Same Ebooks. Question of the week is Now that we’re into February, have you as an author looked at each month on the calendar to see which are your best-selling months and how are you using this to your advantage for sales? And how are you using your weakest month to your advantage for recovery? 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....

Feb 05, 202536 min

Episode 564 – Football Non-Romance Bestsellers with Kel Carpenter

What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? Today’s top story is This Game Is Mental, Too. Question of the week is What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? 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....

Jan 29, 202535 min

Episode 563 - The TikTok Ban That Wasn’t with Kel Carpenter

Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? Today’s top story is The Ban Ban Dance. Question of the week is Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? 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.

Jan 22, 202529 min

Episode 562 - The Systems of Success with Willow Winters

How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? Today’s top story is How to Grow Your Author Business Without Losing Your Mind. Question of the week is How do you make writing books stable as a career and create longevity? 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....

Jan 15, 202527 min

Episode 561 - Big Plans for 2025 with Willow Winters

What do you think is missing for indie authors right now? Today’s top story is Trendy 2025. Question of the week is What do you think is missing for indie authors right 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.

Jan 08, 202528 min

Episode 560 - The Self-Publishing Trends of 2025 with Heather Hildenbrand

If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? Today’s top story is Self-Publishing Trends to Follow for 2025. Question of the week is If your success was inevitable, what would you do differently? 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.

Jan 01, 202536 min

Episode 559 - Starting 2025 Off Strong (with Heather Hildenbrand)

What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? Today’s top story is Start Off Strong in 2025. Question of the week is What do you think your expectation is for how you think 2025 is going to go for you? What do you believe is going to happen? 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....

Dec 25, 202431 min

Episode 558 - TikTok Publishing & Author Nation Surprises with Chelle Honiker

What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? Today’s top story is TikTok Press. Question of the week is What is on your SUCK list that you hate to do and hope to automate? 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.

Dec 18, 202428 min

Episode 557 - Spotify Tools and Automations Rule with Chelle Honiker

What is an inspirational story you’ve heard or experienced in the author world? Today’s top story is Spotify for Authors. Question of the week is What is an inspirational story you’ve heard or experienced in the author world? 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.

Dec 11, 202423 min

Episode 556 – Death and Taxes with David Viergutz

What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? Today’s top story is Deductions Made Easy. Question of the week is What are you doing outside of the norm to reach readers? 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.

Dec 04, 202430 min

Episode 555 - Indies Rising with David Viergutz

What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd? Today’s top story is Indies on the Rise. Question of the week is What other things could we be doing that create a more immersive experience for our readers and make us stand out from the crowd? 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....

Nov 27, 202439 min

Episode 554 - 2024 Author Earnings with Scarlett Braden

What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? Today’s top story is Authors Make What? Question of the week is What do you feel so guilty about in your author career? Who is putting the guilt on you? 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....

Nov 20, 202426 min

Episode 553 - The Closing of Kindle Vella with Scarlett Braden

Today’s top story is Kindle Vamoose. Question of the week is If money was no object and you could hire a coach for your author career, what is the most valuable thing that you feel like they could help you with? 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.

Nov 13, 202425 min

Episode 552 - Becoming an Effective Author with Sacha Black

What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? Today’s top story is The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Authors. Question of the week is What is the thing that you are afraid of writing, publishing, or marketing? 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....

Nov 06, 202431 min

Episode 551 - Taylor Swift: The Indie Author with Sacha Black

What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? Today’s top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What entrepreneurial thing has Taylor Swift or another celebrity done that you would love to see brought into publishing? 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....

Oct 30, 202431 min

Episode 550 - Verified Authors & The Year of “No” with Leslye Penelope

What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing process? Today’s top story is Are You A Person?. Question of the week is What has been the habit or sacred ritual that has been the most important in your writing 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 review on Apple Podcasts....

Oct 23, 202424 min

Episode 549 - Beta Readers & World Building with Leslye Penelope

Today’s top story is Oh So Beta. Question of the week is Where do your stories start? A world? A character? A situation? And why do you think that is? 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.

Oct 16, 202430 min

Episode 548 - Doing Too Much & Writing to Market with Vlad Bustiuc

Today’s top story is Say No to FOMO. Question of the week is Do you consistently work out? If you do, what exercise do you do? 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 your favorite podcast provider!

Oct 09, 202439 min

Episode 547 - AI Amazon Ads & Successful Facebook Ads with Vlad Bustiuc

Today’s top story is AI Amazon Ads. Question of the week is How much have you spent on marketing here in 2024? 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.

Oct 02, 202436 min

Episode 546 - Intuition & More Tropes with Cindy Dees

Today’s top story is The Power of Creative Intuition. Question of the week is What’s the thing that you wish you could do in a book that you’ve been afraid to try? What’s the worst that can happen from doing it soon?

Sep 25, 202431 min

Tropes & Spies with Cindy Dees

Today’s top story is Strengthen Story with Tropes. Question of the week is If you only have one book left in you, is that the book you’re writing now? And if not, why not? 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.

Sep 18, 202434 min