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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 Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
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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Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
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
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Summer Sizzle Sale: https://theauthorsvoice.org/summersizzle
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
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
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Summer Sizzle Sale: https://theauthorsvoice.org/summersizzle
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
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Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
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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Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
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
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
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
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NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
One of the biggest questions an author needs to ask themselves, is how much they value their time. Writing and publishing cover many different areas of expertise. As an author you must make the decision on what your time costs. Authors can make the decision to do everything themselves or work with professionals to make sure their book is properly published.
Your time is valuable and in order to reach your goal, it may require you to work with others in the industry who can make your book the best it can be to free up your own time and energy to focus on the parts of writing that best serves you.
In our second segment, Peter reviews Glennon Doyle's book, Untamed. A book on his to-read list for quite some time, he reviews how even though he is not the ideal audience for the book, he stills learned about himself.
-- Timestamps --
Biz Buzz: How Much Do You Value Your Time? - (3:06)
Book Review: Untamed by Glennon Doyle - (34:19)
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
We begin this week's episode with our Biz Buzz segment talking about the different types of reader magnets. How can you get your readers interested in your book? What types of reader magnets are there? Are they useful? And much more!
In our second segment, Peter talks with Becca Block about her upcoming book Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t? and much more! Becca was a writing professor before joining up with her co-author to write a book where they speak with fellow students to give insights about how students can give a sh*t in school. We also talk lots of writing and education in general so be sure to listen in for a great conversation. Be sure to pick up a copy of the book in the link below!
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Biz Buzz: - ()
Guest Interview: Rebecca R. Block, PhD. - (
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Guest Links
Can You Help Me Give A Sh*t - Amazon - Website - Facebook - Instagram
Becca Block - Website
The Author's Voice Links
NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros
Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn
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.