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The Author’s Voice, Candy, Colleen, and Peter, talk with each other and guests about how writers can take their book from Blank Page to Bestseller. From published authors to industry professionals and everyone in between, Blank Page to Bestseller sheds light on the many facets of the publishing industry.
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Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
What Metrics Should I Know When Marketing?
With the upcoming holiday season (literally days away now!), we wanted to talk about the ways authors can maximize their sales and marketing impact. We talk about some of the tactics and metrics you should know in the Biz Buzz segment this week. Then, Colleen and Peter talk with Sarah Rose about the importance of a brand voice for business owners.
Biz Buzz Segment
What Metrics Should I Know When Marketing?
Authors, we're supposed to write and write and write. But why is it so hard to write our own marketing? In this week's Biz Buzz, we talk about some of the tactics and metrics writers should know when they market their book. With the right idea of what to look for in the marketing side, you can tailor your time and effort to maximize your results.
Guest Interview
Sarah Rose
Sarah Rose joins Colleen and Peter to talk about a little writing. Specifically, Sarah Rose works with businesses to create a nd share a proper brand voice. we also talk a little about the use of AI in writing, how we all have a catchphrase and some about her time working with Bark Box!
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: What Metrics Should I Know When Marketing? (3:19)
Guest Interview: Sarah Rose (35:33)
Sarah Rose Links
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Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Get Paid For Your Book Before You Publish
How can you get paid for your book before you even finish writing it? We talk about crowdfunding options in this week's Biz Buzz segment with a special focus on Kickstarter. Then, Peter talks with author assistant Doreen DeJesus-Harper about the publishing industry, marketing, and how it all ties together.
Plus, Doreen, is one of our first members of The Author's Voice Association, if you are looking for an expert in publishing, check out our online directory of Association members.
Biz Buzz Segment
Understanding Crowdfunding
This week, we take a deep dive into how authors can use crowdfunding sites to raise money for their writing projects. There are a variety of places authors can begin crowdfunding but we talk about one place in particular - Kickstarter.
How can you set up a successful campaign? What do you need in place to reach your funding goal? How can readers support authors in a crowdfunding campaign?
Guest Interview
Doreen DeJesus-Harper
Doreen joins Peter to talk about the publishing industry as a whole but in particular how the Author Assistant Training Course fits into the industry. Doreen was part of the first course offered by Jan King and we talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same over her time in the industry.
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: Understanding Crowdfunding (2:46)
Guest Interview: Doreen DeJesus-Harper (31:16)
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Why Industry Standards Matter
What are industry standards? Why do they matter?
Colleen, Peter, and CaZ talk about the importance of standards in any industry but specifically the publishing industry in this week's Biz Buzz segment. Understanding these standards can protect both authors and services providers so everyone is on the same page with a project.
What standards do you use? Let us know!
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: Why Industry Standards Matter (4:23)
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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Gearing Up For Holiday Sales
Don't look now but the holiday season is almost upon us! In this week's episode, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ take a look at the upcoming holiday season and how authors can best capture momentum during this time. From sales pricing to proper planning and everything in between, we make holiday sales easy for anyone to use.
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: Capturing Holiday Sale Success (4:36)
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Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Reminiscing On 2 Years of the Blank Page to Best Seller Podcast!
Join us as the three of us, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ reminisce on two years hosting the Blank Page to Best Seller podcast! We talk about everything from our favorite guests to what it is like hosting a show with multiple people.
Plus, we talk a little about our new way for you support the show - becoming a Friend of the Show! And live, on air, I add a special feature for our supporters, I'll read your name off at the end of every episode if you become a Friend of the Show!
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: Celebrating 2 Years of the Blank Page to Best Seller Podcast (3:49)
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Summer Sizzle Sale: Blank Page to Bestseller Course
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Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
Celebrating 2 Amazing Years!
Come and celebrate our second anniversary with us today! We look back on our best segments of the last 2 years in this week's episode.
What is your favorite episode of the show? Who was your favorite guest? What is something new you learned through the show?
Timestamps
Top Biz Buzz segment: Our Favorite Memories Working in Publishing (5:55) from Episode 074
Top YouTube Video: The Allure of Fiction (38:42) from Episode 057
Top Interview Segment: Kathleen Gage (49:56) from Episode 051
The Author's Voice Links
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Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month
Summer Sizzle Sale: Blank Page to Bestseller Course
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads
Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube
Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Is My Book Ready to Publish?
This week, the three of us answer the question, "Is my book ready to publish?"
While the question sounds straight forward, the answer is a little more complicated than yes or no. Deciding on when to hit publish takes into consideration many different aspects like editing, reviews, and marketing. We look at some of the calculus behind the answer so you can make the best decision for you and your book.
Authors need to walk the line between publishing carelessly and being stuck in the search for perfection.
What is your favorite memory of the show?
Do you have a favorite memory of the show? We're coming up on the second anniversary of the Blank Page to Bestseller show and want to know your favorite memory! Let us know down in the comments here or through our social media channels and we'll share some of our favorite memories from you on our 2nd anniversary episode in early September.
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: Is My Book Ready to Publish? (4:17)
The Author's Voice Links
External Links
Summer Sizzle Sale: Blank Page to Bestseller Course
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads
Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube
Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
What Are Little Free Libraries?
Have you ever wondered what those little colorful boxes are in your neighborhood? Or in the park? Or by the front of a school? Little Free Libraries are are places for people to drop off and pick up free book for their neighbors to read!
We talk all about the Little Free Libraries and what they might mean for readers and authors alike in this week's episode!
Timestamps
Biz Buzz: What Are Little Free Libraries (1:54)
The Author's Voice Links
External Links
Summer Sizzle Sale: Blank Page to Bestseller Course
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads
Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube
Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
The Author's Voice
The Author's Voice is the premier online training platform for authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs looking to add a new revenue stream in their business. Whether you are an author looking to publish your book or an administrative assistant looking to expand your business by working with authors and speakers, we have the training programs to help you become a Certified Publishing Professional.
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