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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.
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Episodes

Episode 615 - KU Payout Is Up with AK Duboff

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.

Jan 21, 202641 minEp. 615

Episode 614 – Tuning Up for 2026 with Quinn Ward

What is one piece of your brand profile that you could go ahead and make an update to? Today's top story is A 2026 Tune-Up. Question of the week is What is one piece of your brand profile that you could go ahead and make an update 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.

Jan 14, 202632 min

Episode 613 - Preventing Author Burnout with Quinn Ward

What are you leaving behind in 2026? What do you want to let go of that's been holding you back? Today's top story is Break Before Burnout. Question of the week is What are you leaving behind in 2026? What do you want to let go of that's been holding you back? 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 07, 202634 min

Episode 612 – The Rachel Reid Effect with Ines Johnson

What would you like one of your daily affirmations to be for 2026 (possibly in the form of a why question)? Today's top story is Bestseller Checked. Question of the week is What would you like one of your daily affirmations to be for 2026 (possibly in the form of a why question)? 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 31, 202532 min

Episode 611 - Amazon's Ask This Book Feature with Ines Johnson

What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? Today's top story is Ask Your Book What It Can Do For You. Question of the week is What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? 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 24, 202534 min

Episode 610 - Being Real Online with Tana Stone

What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? Today's top story is The Connected Author. Question of the week is What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? 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 17, 202528 min

Episode 609 - The Netflix - Warner Brothers Merger with Tana Stone

Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn't before starting a new year? Today's top story is More equals less?. Question of the week is Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn't before starting a new year? 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 10, 202530 min

Episode 608 - Streaming Indies with Tracy Fredyrchowski

If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Today's top story is Small Screen Dreams. Question of the week is If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? 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 03, 202523 min

Episode 607 - Amazon Algorithm Changes with Tracy Fredyrchowski

What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! Today's top story is Help Amazon Help You. Question of the week is What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! 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 26, 202535 min

Episode 606 - Signed Ebooks (with Christine Sterling)

How do you take care of yourself so that you're here to be a part of your business for the long-term? Today's top story is Pen to Paperwhite. Question of the week is How do you take care of yourself so that you're here to be a part of your business for the long-term? 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 19, 202530 min

Episode 605 - Kindle AI Translations with Christine Sterling

How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out books? Today's top story is One-Click Translations. Question of the week is How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out books? 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 12, 202530 min

SMBS Episode 604 - The More it Changes the More it Stays the Same

What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill you? Today's top story is Miserable Marketing. Question of the week is What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill 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 05, 202528 min

Episode 603 - Finding Joy & Going Live

What brings you the most joy in your author career? Today's top story is You get what you don't pay for. Question of the week is What brings you the most joy 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.

Oct 29, 202525 min

Episode 602 - The Gamble of Publishing with Becca Syme

What do you want to get out of publishing? Today's top story is Hedge Your Bets. Question of the week is What do you want to get out of 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 22, 202546 min

Episode 601 - Writing After Death with Becca Syme

What is the intuitive thing that you want to do but you won't let yourself do? Today's top story is If you love something, set up a trust for it. Question of the week is What is the intuitive thing that you want to do but you won't let yourself 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 Apple Podcasts.

Oct 15, 202539 min

Episode 600 - Reflections on 10+ Years with Nora Phoenix

What do you already know about your readers and what would you like to know that you don't know? Today's top story is A lot can change in 14 years!. Question of the week is What do you already know about your readers and what would you like to know that you don't know? 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 08, 202540 min

Episode 599 - Novel November & Tracking Your Progress with Nora Phoenix

What should you be delegating that you haven't and why haven't you handed it off? Today's top story is A Novel Idea. Question of the week is What should you be delegating that you haven't and why haven't you handed it off? 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 01, 202537 min

Episode 598 - Podcast Booking & What to Focus On with Angel Lawson

How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? Today's top story is Poor Podcast Publicity. Question of the week is How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? 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 24, 202532 min

Episode 597 - Hybrid Publishing & Darker Books with Angel Lawson

Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! Today's top story is Legit Pay to Play Publishing?. Question of the week is Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! 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 17, 202536 min

Episode 596 - The $100 Million Book Launch with Kelsie Hoss

What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? Today's top story is The Nine-Figure Book Launch. Question of the week is What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? 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 10, 202530 min

Episode 595 - KU Books in Libraries with Kelsie Hoss

What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? Today's top story is The Library of Kindle-andria. Question of the week is What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? 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 03, 202529 min

Episode 594 - Reclaiming Your Joy with Golden Angel

What is your favorite thing about being an author? Today's top story is Reclaim Your Joy. Question of the week is What is your favorite thing about being an author? 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.

Aug 27, 202532 min

Episode 593 - Neuro Superstar with Golden Angel

What is your definition of success as an author? Today's top story is Neurodivergent Superpowers. Question of the week is What is your definition of success as an author? 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.

Aug 20, 202539 min

Episode 592 - Professional Mode on Facebook with Katie Cross

Have you been surprised by how much of certain formats you've sold based on your marketing? Today's top story is Finally you can be yourself on Facebook. Question of the week is Have you been surprised by how much of certain formats you've sold based on your 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.

Aug 13, 202525 min

Episode 591 - Real Person Audiobooks with Katie Cross

What are the fears and excitements that come to mind when thinking about narrating your own audiobook? Today's top story is Impactful Audio. Question of the week is What are the fears and excitements that come to mind when thinking about narrating your own audiobook? 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.

Aug 06, 202534 min

Episode 590 - Switching Things Up with Claire Taylor

What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? 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.

Jul 30, 202532 min

Episode 589 - Kickstarter with Character with Claire Taylor

Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? 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.

Jul 23, 202537 min

Episode 588 – Staying Social & Creating Raving Fans

What do you do as an author to stave off loneliness and feel connected with other people? Today's top story is Alone But Not Lonely. Question of the week is What do you do as an author to stave off loneliness and feel connected with other people? 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.

Jul 16, 202517 min

Episode 587 - AI Witch Hunts & NY Times Bestsellers with KA Linde

What would you do and how would you celebrate if you hit the top 10 on The NY Times list? Today's top story is AI Witch Hunts? Question of the week is What would you do and how would you celebrate if you hit the top 10 on The NY Times list? 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.

Jul 09, 202534 min

Episode 586 – The Ultimate Launch Plan with Marissa Farrar

What do you think is the best decision you've made for your marketing over the last three years? Today's top story is How to Prep for Launch. Question of the week is What do you think is the best decision you've made for your marketing over the last three years? 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.

Jul 02, 202528 min
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