Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits do...
Oriana Leckert from Kickstarter - How Authors Are Raising Millions Through Crowdfunding
Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she helps creators bring a marvelous array of literary projects to life. She's written and edited for Vice, MTV News, Slate, Hyperallergic, Gothamist, Atlas Obscura, and many more. Her first book, Brooklyn Spaces: 50 Hubs of Culture and Creativity (Monacelli, 2015), grew out of a multi-year project chronicling the rise and fall of under-the-radar creative places across New York City.In this episode:Understanding Kickstarter's role in publishingCreating successful crowdfunding campaignsSetting realistic funding goalsDesigning compelling rewardsBuilding community before launchingCase studies of successful book campaignsCommon mistakes to avoidResources mentioned:Kickstarter.com/publishingKickstarter for Authors Facebook group (6,000+ members)Russell Notle's book on KickstarterAnthea Sharp's guide for authorsWriter MBA with Monica LionelFeatured Kickstarter Campaigns:The Obsidian Spindle SagaFeyland TalesThe Gilded Rose AuctionCradle Books 7-9 by Will WightSaphira StatueNightlight Daily Horoscopes 2024Book recommendations:Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Diniman - https://www.amazon.com/Dungeon-Crawler-Carl-7-book-series/dp/B08BX5D4LCConnect with Oriana:Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kickstarterInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kickstarterYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/kickstarterKickstarter Publishing newsletter: https://www.kickstarter.com/newslettersKickstarter Publishing Category: https://www.kickstarter.com/discover/categories/publishingConnect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinstaYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSwLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Support the show
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The Publishing Performance Show: Our 2024 in Review & Future Plans
Hey everyone! What a wild ride 2024 has been. From welcoming a new baby (and realizing two kids is WAY more than double the work) to watching this show grow beyond my wildest dreams, I want to share the highs, lows, and everything in between of this incredible year.In this episode, I'm diving into:Life as a publishing dad The amazing guests who've joined us - from Susie Quinn to Kevin J AndersonMy Vegas adventure at Author Nation (what happens in Vegas... gets recorded!)Growing my own book empire to 22 titlesHow Publishing Performance's AI is changing the ad gameWhat's coming in 2025 (spoiler: it's gonna be big)Resources mentioned:Publishing Performance - Our AI advertising wizardAuthor Nation Videos in YoutubeConnect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite - https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/teddyagsmithPinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teddyagsmith/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg7qwkY_Tih2UlB82b3ysTgLinkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddyagsmithSupport the show
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Michele DeFilippo - The Art of Professional Book Production: Inside 1106 Design
Michele DeFilippo is the owner of 1106 Design, providing comprehensive book publishing services for indie authors since 2001. With over 52 years in the publishing industry, she brings extensive expertise in book design, typesetting, and project management.In this episode:Journey from Crown Publishers to founding 1106 DesignEvolution of book formatting from manual typesetting to digitalCommon mistakes authors make in self-publishingImportance of professional book design and formattingWorking with print-on-demand platformsProject management essentials for authorsResources mentioned:KDP (Amazon): https://kdp.amazon.com/IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com/1106 Design services: https://1106design.com/services/Book Recommendations:Publish Like the Pros by Michele DeFilippo: https://www.amazon.com/Publish-Like-Pros-Self-Publishing-Misunderstood/dp/0985489901Connect with Michele:Website: https://1106design.com/Free resource: https://1106design.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Publish-Like-the-Pros_Prf15_COLOR_with_covers_PDFx-1a.pdfNewsletter subscriptionProject management consultation: https://1106design.com/contact-us/Connect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinstaYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSwLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/Support the show
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Cathy Lewis - The Power of Publicity: Crafting Author Success Stories
Cathy Lewis is president of CS Lewis Publicity, a boutique PR firm specializing in non-fiction authors. With over 26 years of experience, she helps authors build their platforms through strategic media outreach.In this episode:Evolution from publishing to boutique publicityEssential author platform elementsMedia outreach strategiesSocial media tactics for authorsImportance of core messagingChanges in book marketing landscapeLocal bookstore resurgenceResources mentioned:Website essentialsSocial media platformsMedia contactsPress materialsLocal bookstore eventsVirtual seminarsBook recommendations:Media Darlings by Joanne McCall: https://www.amazon.com/Media-Darling-Shine-Through-Interview/dp/1736095005Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins: https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Economic-Hit-John-Perkins/dp/0452287081The Genius of Empathy by Judith Orloff: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Empathy-Practical-Sensitive-Relationships/dp/1683649710Connect with Cathy:Website: https://www.cslewispublicity.com/DIY Publicity blog: https://www.cslewispublicity.com/blog/Contact: https://www.cslewispublicity.com/contact-us/Connect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinstaYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSwLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/Support the show
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Dakota Krout - Level Up Your Writing: Inside the World of LitRPG Publishing
Dakota Krout is a successful LitRPG author and founder of Mountandale Press, specializing in LitRPG, GameLit, and cultivation fiction. With a background in computer science and military communications, he brings systematic thinking to his writing and publishing ventures.In this episode:Explanation of LitRPG and GameLit genresBuilding systematic magic and progression systemsProcess of founding and running Mountandale PressPublishing success metrics and author requirementsMarketing strategies in niche genresImportance of community engagementResources mentioned:Dragon Con - https://www.dragoncon.org/LitRPG and GameLit online communitiesMountandale Press publishing criteria: https://www.mountaindalepress.store/Book recommendations:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034Outlived: The Science and Art of Longevity: https://www.amazon.com/Outlive-Longevity-Peter-Attia-MD/dp/0593236599Something, Anything, and Everything series by Dakota Krout: https://www.amazon.com/Anything-Full-Murderhobo-Dakota-Krout/dp/163766074XConnect with Dakota Krout:Website: https://www.mountaindalepress.store/Dakota’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DakotaKrout/Mountandale Press’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountaindalePress/Discord: Mountandale Press communityConnect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinstaYoutube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSwLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/Support the show
Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry.Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips to elevate your self-publishing prowess. Whether you’re just beginning your literary voyage or seeking to refine your craft, this show brims with wisdom and inspiration to help you thrive in the self-publishing realm.Each episode promises listeners at least one actionable tip for their self-published books and a must-read recommendation from our esteemed guests.Tune in for an inspiring, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the indie author experience!
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