Episodes
With the task of migrating all our Smashwords Authors to D2D now underway, the team answers questions about the migration process and what authors can expect.
Published 06/06/24
Julie Broad talks to us about typical author misconceptions, building a business around your book, and how to set your book up for success before you even begin writing.
Published 05/30/24
Let's talk about Draft2Digital's newest partner, Fable, the popular online bookstore and social reading app that powers 25,000+ online book clubs!
Published 05/23/24
John Chrastka of EveryLibrary joins us to discuss book bans and censorship, free speech and the First Amendment, political action for change, and how indie authors and book lovers can support the libraries that enrich their communities.
Published 05/16/24
Tao Wong, founder of The Toronto Indie Author Conference, joins us to talk about what writers conferences offer for indie authors.
Published 05/09/24
D.F. Hart shares her expertise from two decades of hands-on accounting to shed light on the best practices for handling accounting as an indie author.
Published 05/02/24
Jim, Dan, and Lexi take Draft2Digital questions from our live listeners, shedding more light on what's going on behind the curtain at D2D and how it can benefit our authors.
Published 04/25/24
Accomplished author and cartoonist, Leigh Rubin joins us to talk about his journey and creating stories through the different mediums of text and visual art.
Published 04/18/24
The wonderful partners behind Elizabeth Andre, author of paranormal, sci-fi, YA, and romance lesbian fiction, join us to discuss sapphic self publishing.
Published 04/11/24
Stephanie Chandler, CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association, joins us to talk about best practices when it comes to marketing and launching your next book.
Published 04/04/24
ProWritingAid is a battle-tested writing tool that's helped some of today's bestselling authors smooth the rough edges of their works-in-progress so they can publish with confidence.
Published 03/28/24
Originally recorded live from the Superstars Writing Seminars, Mark shares some experiences from his time at author conferences, along with some tips and trips for first timers.
Published 03/21/24
We welcome Kristina Stanley, founder and CEO of Fictionary, back to the show to discuss their new innovative tool designed to help authors hone their craft and self-edit more effectively.
Published 03/14/24
We talk to Bestselling Fantasy Romance Author Jeaniene Frost about her latest work and her decision to self-publish after over a dozen years as a traditionally published author.
Published 03/07/24
Let's talk about the revamped USA Today Best-Selling Booklist, from why the list went on hiatus to the renewed focus on indie bookstores!
Published 02/29/24
Torrey C. Butler created Scribble with the goal of creating a place where authors can come together to express ideas, share insight, and progress their publishing journeys.
Published 02/22/24
Wulf Moon's Super Secrets of Writing have helped countless writers find their success. The most important step is the always the first: writing a good story.
Published 02/15/24
David Sherrer is the marketing half of the husband & wife team behind Chenoweth Press. He shares how he and his wife and bestselling author Lydia found their publishing success together.
Published 02/08/24
Authors who make the most of every big Smashwords Sale see big results in their sales growth. Originally recorded before our End of Year Sale, the team talks about how authors can take advantage, reaching more readers and selling more books.
Published 02/01/24
We're joined by a star-studded cast of industry insiders to look ahead at the publishing trends and issues that will shape 2024 for authors.
Published 01/25/24
Draft2Digital gathers together to look back on the projects and achievements of 2023 so we can go into the new year on the right note.
Published 01/18/24
In a world that gets more complicated and stressful by the day, Sarra Cannon joins us to share the ten ways she reclaims joy and balance in her life as an author.
Published 01/11/24
A rare solo show! Mark dives deep into the workings of Draft2Digital, sharing some lesser known features our authors might not realize they have at their fingertips!
Published 01/04/24
Chelle Honiker joins us to talk about Author Nation, the indie author conference that will be carrying on the 20Books Vegas legacy in 2024 and onward.
Published 12/28/23
Are you ready to raise your author game on YouTube? M.K. Williams joins us to talk about her publishing journey and how she made YouTube work for her, and how you can, too!
Published 12/21/23