Each week we interview some of the biggest names in self-publishing. In these in-depth interviews we look at where these authors started, how they made it, and how an aspiring self-published author can aim to do the same thing.
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Apr 03, 2018
I've got a new show!!
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The team at the wildly popular TodayIFoundOut YouTube channel discuss a variety of fascinating topics to help you feed your brain- everything from interesting history and science, to more practical knowledge like how to build and grow a YouTube channel and business, the ins and outs of copyright law, etc.
Sep 06, 2017
Episode#182 - The Power of Good Organisation
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When we first met thriller author Jim Heskett two years ago, he already had an impressive six titles out. Since then, Jim has been turning out books at a lightning-fast pace (20+ titles and counting!) all while juggling family, friends, and a full-time job. This week I catch up with Jim to find out how he does it.
Jul 11, 2017
181 - Starting from Zero? with Michelle Spiva
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Michelle Spiva has been a full-time self-published romance author since 2014, but when a beginner author challenged her to find success as a new author in science fiction, she said, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. 18 months later, under her new pen name Mychal Daniels, she's published her 10th novel and doing just fine. :) rspcast.com/spiva
Jun 09, 2017
180 - Writing Point of View with Alida W
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Alida Winternheimer, our favorite editing and writing coach, is back this week to discuss point of view, how too much showing can strangle your narrative, and her new upcoming book The Story Works Guide to Writing Point of View. rspcast.com/alida3
May 26, 2017
179 - Mastering Collaborations with J. Thorn
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This week we welcome return guest and inspired collaborator J. Thorn to talk about his many collaborative projects, including his recent collaboration in his American Demon Hunters series with three other authors on a train ride from Chicago to New Orleans; The Author Copilot, his new coaching service for authors; and his two new podcasts! rspcast.com/jthorn2
Apr 28, 2017
178 - What Makes a Book Successful
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We first met T. Ellery Hodges back in 2015 here on RSP to talk about the amazing success of his first book The Never Hero. This week he returns to talk about the recent release of his second book, how he built his beta reader team, and the wild success of his first audiobook. rspcast.com/178
Apr 14, 2017
177 - Having a Game Plan with Amy J. Murphy
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Science fiction author Amy J. Murphy joins us this week to talk about her heroine-led space opera series Allies & Enemies, how she Kickstarted her indie publishing career, and productivity strategies she uses as a writer with ADD. rspcast.com/amymurphy
Mar 30, 2017
176 - On the Road with Kevin Tumlinson
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When I first spoke with Kevin Tumlinson a year ago here on RSP, he had just launched his book 30-Day Author and was preparing for life on the road in an RV. Not only is Kevin now toodling around the country in a 38-foot RV with his wife, he has since published another eight new titles (at least), added a fourth show to his podcast repertoire, and joined the awesome author-centric team at Draft2Digital. This week I follow up with Kevin to find out how life on the road is treating him, how he manages to keep up his writing habit amid a busy professional life, and the great free author tools offered by Draft2Digital. rspcast.com/kevin2
Mar 03, 2017
175 - The Importance of Feedback with J. S.
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We first spoke to fantasy author Jefferson Smith back in Episode #155 about his Immerse or Die Report, a three-strike rating system designed to identify which indie-published books can keep him walking on his treadmill the longest. Since then, the IOD community has grown with a second anthology in the works, expansion onto the YouTube platform with 5-Minute Immersion Lab videos, and the competitive style Page Fight! rspcast.com/jefferson2
Feb 16, 2017
174 - Write a Book a Month with Jacqueline G.
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Itâs been 18 months since we first met Jacqueline Garlick in Episode #109, a month before Amazon imprint Skyscape was scheduled to launch the re-release of her first book Lumière, followed closely by the new release of its sequel Noir. This week Jacqueline returns to talk about her experience as an Amazon-published author and update us on her latest projects, including her non-fiction books for writers. rspcast.com/garlick2
Apr 03 | 00:04:51
I've got a new show!!
Sep 06 | 00:59:50
Episode#182 - The Power of Good Organisation
Jul 11 | 01:08:37
181 - Starting from Zero? with Michelle Spiva
Jun 09 | 00:56:08
180 - Writing Point of View with Alida W
May 26 | 01:01:33
179 - Mastering Collaborations with J. Thorn
Apr 28 | 01:03:44
178 - What Makes a Book Successful
Apr 14 | 01:02:32
177 - Having a Game Plan with Amy J. Murphy
Mar 30 | 01:03:00
176 - On the Road with Kevin Tumlinson
Mar 03 | 01:05:05
175 - The Importance of Feedback with J. S.
Feb 16 | 01:20:06
174 - Write a Book a Month with Jacqueline G.
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