Blank Page to Bestseller

Ep. 045 - The Process Behind Publishing

In this week's episode we open up a new Biz Buzz series talking about the most important areas of writing, publishing, and marketing your book. All of our topics for the next few weeks highlight an area from our upcoming course, also titled Blank Page to Bestseller. This week's topic covers some of the history behind the course and why we believe writers would benefit from having a guide through the process. 

IN our second segment this week, Peter talks with Jenny Watz. Jenny helps business owners share their story and boost their business through a book. We talk about the benefits a book can bring a business, some of the many ways that business owners can use their book, and a little it about editing. 

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Clarity on Publishing (4:39) 

Guest Interview: Jenny Watz (27:41)

Guest Links

Jenny Watz - Amazon - LinkedIn - Website

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Ep. 044 - Definitions From The Publishing Industry Pt. 4

In our final August episode, we're peeling back the curtain on three terms used to describe publishing. This week's Biz Buzz defines traditional publishing, self-publishing, and indie publishing. While these terms are all related to each other, it's important we don't confuse these terms while talking with each other. 

What ways are you published? Do you want to be self-published? Are you looking at indie publishing? Have you sent query letters out to traditional publishers?  

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Self-Publishing, Traditional Publishing, & Indie Publishing - (1:43)

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Ep. 043 - Definitions From The Publishing Industry Pt. 3

This week's episode we continue with our monthly series on defining terms used in the publishing industry. We talk about the differences between Developmental Editing, Line Editing, Copy Editing, and Proofreading. Each of these editing processes are different parts of the process but not everyone knows the similarities and differences. 

In the second segment, Peter interviews author Dani Rosenblad James about her upcoming book The Wandering Heart: A Tale of A Misfit Traveling In Life's Wilderness. Dani talks about her travel, her traumatic brain injury, what it was like publishing and writing, why she wrote a children's book, and much more! 

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Dev Edits v. Line Edits v. Proofreading (AND MORE!) - (2:21)

Guest Interview: Dani Rosenblad James - (39:02)

Guest Links

Dani Rosenblad James: Website - Instagram - Facebook

Episode Links

Publishing Grab Bag: Editing and Proofreading 

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Ep. 042 - Definitions From The Publishing Industry Pt. 2

What are Beta readers? What about ARC readers? Or a street team? These are all different variations on a theme: how writers can leverage their fans to help their book succeed. But these terms are often misused and have some blurred lines as to their actual usage. So we clarify each of these terms in this week's episode and discuss how these groups interact with and often time lead into each other. 

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Beta Readers, ARC Readers, and Street Teams - (3:10)

Episode Links

Publishing Grab Bag: Editing and Proofreading 

The Author's Voice Links 

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Ep. 041 - Definitions From The Publishing Industry PT. 1

This week we begin a fun series in our Biz Buzz segment where we try to define commonly misused and misunderstood terms in the publishing world. Each week this month we'll take a look at a few specific areas of publishing and put a clear point on what specific words mean and how they can and should be used in publishing.

Then, Peter talks with author Ben Stimpson about heir new book, what it is like publishing in a specific niche genre, and how authors can benefit from working with each other.  

Timestamps

Biz Buzz:  Go Wide or Stay Exclusive - (2:46)

Guest Interview: Ben Stimpson - (32:12)

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Guest Links

Ben Stimpson - Website 

The Author's Voice Links 

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Ep. 040 - Covering ALL the Bases of Your Back Cover

What goes into creating a back cover? Once a reader has decided to pick up a book, one of the first places they look is the back cover. When it comes down to it, the back cover is one of the best marketing tools you have. 

This week's Biz Buzz dives into all you need to know about your back cover. Peter moderates this week's segment with Colleen sharing the non-fiction back cover necessities and CaZ speaking on the behalf of fiction books. What's similar and what's different? The answers may surprise you! 

In the second segment, CaZ is back with her monthly Tales and Threads segment. Characters, plot, conflict, and more... there are many storytelling elements authors will need to utilize when writing their story. CaZ speaks about each of them and provides examples of a few as well. 

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: What's On Your Back Cover?  (3:05)

Tales and Threads: Storytelling (33:50)

The Author's Voice Links 

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Ep. 039 - Finding The Right Provider and A Story of Caring

What does a certification mean? 

This week's Biz Buzz answers that question in relation to publishing. Each of us highlight one benefit an author receives when working with a certified publishing professional. 

Colleen talks about the ethics and standards a certification provides. Peter shares how they provide social proof and a stamp of dedication to their craft. CaZ talks about the knowledge of process that comes from the certification courses. And we share one bonus benefit which marries all three benefits into one, the benefit of having a group of other like-minded individuals to provide guidance, support, and comradery.

In our second segment, Peter talks with Kathryn Adams, author of The Pianist's Only Daughter, a memoir about her and her parents. Kathryn shares a wonderful story about her and her aging parents in her memoir and she speaks wonderfully about her book and her experience writing and publishing. We also take a quick look at the importance of book awards and why indie authors should think about applying for book awards.   

Timestamps

Biz Buzz: Why Certifications Matter (4:02)

Guest Interview: Kathryn Adams (34:37)

Guest Links

Kathryn Betts Adams PhD: The Pianist's Only Daughter - Website

The Author's Voice Links 

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Ep. 038 - Book Blurbs and How To Inspire Your Muse

On this week's show we dive into a topic which has been a topic of conversation on Threads recently and is a general question many authors have: Book Blurbs! What are they? Why are authors afraid to write them? Peter, CaZ, and Colleen settle into a definition of book blurbs, what they are and what they are not, and how you can make the most of your book blurb.

In segment two, Peter talks with guest, Amanda Gavigan who hosts the Inspire Your Muse Writers Retreat coming up in August. We talk with her about the retreat, why authors would want to join the retreat, a little about what speakers there will be (you should recognize one of them!), and more about writing and publishing. If you stick around to the end of the show, Amanda does share a special code you can use to receive 10% off your registration fee. 

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Guest Links

Inspire Your Muse Writers Retreat

Amanda Gavigan - Website - Instagram - Facebook 

The Author's Voice Links 

NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros

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