The Publishing Performance Show

Teddy Smith
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Nov 6, 2025 • 39min

Barbara Boyd – The Venn Diagram Strategy: Writing Nonfiction Books That Actually Get Read

Barbara Boyd is a certified book coach through Author Accelerator who has guided over 100 authors through the nonfiction writing process. With expertise in helping experts transform their knowledge into published books, Barbara specializes in the strategic foundation work that makes writing easier—from defining target audiences to creating actionable outlines. Her approach centers on the "Venn diagram of book concepts," ensuring that an author's idea, audience, and objectives align before writing begins. Barbara works with business owners, consultants, wellness professionals, and other experts who want to codify their frameworks, broaden their reach, and establish industry authority through well-crafted nonfiction books.In this episode:The Venn diagram: idea, audience, objectivesFinding your ideal reader avatarNarrowing your niche for less competitionSimplifying complex expert knowledgeUsing storytelling in nonfictionThe Blueprint for a Nonfiction Book toolCreating iterative outlinesWhen your acronym is your book structureBook coach as therapist and publishing expertBeing generous with your expertiseOne year from idea to manuscriptBook proposals in four monthsWriting 1,000 words per weekResources mentioned:Author Accelerator's Blueprint for a Non-Fiction Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733251146?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlJenny Nash of Author Accelerator: https://www.authoraccelerator.com/about-usBook Recommendations:"Write a Must Read" by A.J. Harper: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1989603696?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Barbara Boyd:Website: https://www.barbarajboyd.com/LinkedIn: https://it.linkedin.com/in/barbarajboydSchedule a Discovery Call: https://barbaraboyd.as.me/discoverycallConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Nov 4, 2025 • 48min

Evan Gow of StoryOrigin – How to Grow Your Author Newsletter from Zero to Thousands

Evan Gow is the founder and indie developer of StoryOrigin, an all-in-one platform designed to help authors manage their book marketing infrastructure. After writing short stories in high school and working in tech and entrepreneurship, Evan returned to his passion for writing while building tools for the author community. Frustrated by authors juggling eight different services and five spreadsheets just to manage their marketing, Evan created StoryOrigin to consolidate everything authors need—from growing mailing lists and finding reviewers to arranging newsletter swaps and building websites—into one cohesive platform. His philosophy is simple: reduce context switching, simplify workflows, and help authors at every stage of their career.In this episode:Why newsletters are the only marketing channel you truly ownStarting your newsletter today (even with zero subscribers)Reader magnet strategies for fiction and nonfiction authorsThe prequel short story vs. first three chapters debateMatching your reader magnet to your target audienceTwo essential newsletter sections: rapport and valueThe "Also Bought" philosophy for book recommendationsNewsletter frequency: once vs. twice monthly strategiesNewsletter swaps explained: one-to-one cross promotionsGroup promotions: 20+ authors promoting togetherFinding newsletter swap partners on StoryOriginStarting swaps with zero subscribers (yes, really)Why authors with 5,000 subscribers accept swaps from beginnersThe altruistic author community helping each other growMonetizing newsletters with Amazon affiliate links correctlyUniversal book links and automatic affiliate tag insertionEmail service provider recommendations: MailerLite for beginnersIn-depth guides and video tutorials on StoryOriginResources mentioned:StoryOrigin: https://storyoriginapp.com/MailerLite recommendationNewsletter swap directoryGroup promotionsUniversal book linksReview copy landing pagesBook recommendations:He Who Fights With Monsters by Shirtaloon (Travis Deverell): https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/26294/he-who-fights-with-monstersConnect with Evan:Website: https://storyoriginapp.com/Tutorials: https://storyoriginapp.com/tutorialsContact Evan: evan@storyoriginapp.comConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 30, 2025 • 44min

Dale L. Roberts – The Complete Guide to Publishing Wide Across Multiple Platforms

Dale L. Roberts is an award-winning author and self-publishing educator with over a decade of experience in the indie publishing industry. He's the author of "Wide Publishing for Authors," a comprehensive guide that helps authors break free from Amazon-only publishing and expand their reach across multiple platforms. Dale is known for his conversational writing style and practical, actionable advice that comes from real-world experience managing his own wide publishing business. Through his website SelfPublishingWithDale.com, he provides resources, tutorials, and direct support to help authors navigate the complex world of multi-platform publishing while maximizing their royalties and reader reach.In this episode:What wide publishing means and why it mattersKDP Select benefits: free promos and countdown dealsHidden algorithm advantages of KDP Select enrollmentThe 90-day test strategy for new authorsWhy expanded distribution on KDP costs you moneyIngramSpark vs. Draft2Digital for print distributionPublishDrive's monthly subscription model (100% net profits)BookVault's superior print quality and special featuresLaterPress: keeping 100% of royalties minus processing feesThe ISBN dilemma: free vs. owned ISBNsHow to publish wide with free ISBNs (and avoid duplicate listings)Deselecting expanded distribution to go direct to IngramThe overlap problem: avoiding platform conflictsRoyalty rate comparisons across platformsThe 70% royalty asterisk: delivery fees explainedDale's two-hour upload workflow for multiple platformsDirect sales advantages: email lists and better marginsPayHip + BookVault integration for print salesTools for direct sales: Shopify, WooCommerce, GumroadWhy "build it and they'll come" doesn't workMarketing strategies for driving traffic to your direct storeOffset printing vs. print-on-demand qualityResources mentioned:Wide Publishing for Authors: A Guide to Expanding Your Book’s Reach and Finding More Readers (Self-Publishing with Dale): https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Publishing-Authors-Expanding-Self-Publishing/dp/1639250603Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/KDP Select: https://kdp.amazon.com/help/topic/G200798990Draft2Digital: https://www.draft2digital.com/IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.com/PublishDrive: https://publishdrive.com/BookVault: https://bookvault.app/Laterpress: https://www.laterpress.com/Payhip: https://payhip.com/Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/Story Origin: https://storyoriginapp.com/Connect with Dale L. Roberts:Website: https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/Connect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtcTeddy’s Website: https://teddyagsmith.com/Facebook - 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 28, 2025 • 38min

Rodney Miles – What First-Time Authors Need to Know Before Self-Publishing

Rodney Miles is the author of the Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing series and a self-publishing consultant who has worked on over 300 book projects. With a lifelong love of books that started with his mother reading at red lights, Rodney transitioned from business ownership to professional writing after the Florida real estate market collapsed. Starting at just a penny per word on platforms like Elance (now Upwork), he quickly progressed to ghostwriting, editing, and managing writing departments. Over 14-15 years, he has mastered every aspect of self-publishing, from ebooks and paperbacks to hardcovers. Now specializing in custom publishing projects, Rodney believes that everyone has a story worth telling and should contribute to what he calls "the great library" of human knowledge.In this episode:The evolution of publishing from traditional gatekeepers to self-publishingUnderstanding the "ignorance gap" that first-time authors faceDifferent types of publishers: traditional, hybrid, service, and self-publishingWarning signs when evaluating publishing dealsThe reality of book marketing and platform buildingWhy distribution alone doesn't guarantee salesThe "slow boat" vs. "lightning strike" paths to author successHow demand for reading is increasing faster than book supplyStrategies to increase your chances of publicity breakthroughsThe difference between marketing (reliable) and publicity (unpredictable)Custom project approaches tailored to author goals, budgets, and timelinesWhy everyone should write their story for future generationsResources mentioned:The Modern Author (Book 1 in The Book Dude's Guide series)Publishizer.com - Platform for crowdfunding and publisher connectionsShort-form book proposals as an alternative to traditional 50-page proposalsConnect with Rodney Miles:Website: www.rodneymiles.comConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 23, 2025 • 37min

Alexa Nazzaro - Effective Book Launch Strategies That Actually Work

Alexa Nazzaro is the founder of Axel Author Group, a publishing services company with the memorable tagline "we won't let you publish crap." With a background in writing and business communications, Alexa transitioned into author services after helping a client with an ebook project. Her passion for the creative process led her to support authors across various genres, offering everything from editing and formatting to comprehensive launch strategies. While running her publishing services company, Alexa also works on her own fiction writing, giving her unique insight into both sides of the author journey—as both a service provider and a working writer.In this episode:Effective book launch strategies from planning to executionThe 90-day pre-launch marketing timelineBuilding and mobilizing a street teamGetting advanced reviews through NetGalleyOptimizing Amazon categories and keywordsRunning successful bestseller campaignsAuthor networks and newsletter swapsPost-launch review generation tacticsStaggered format releases (ebook, paperback, audiobook)Special considerations for children's booksFull-service publishing vs. DIY approachesResources mentioned:NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/Kirkus and Forward Reviews: http://www.kirkusreviews.com/Independent Book Publishers Association: https://www.ibpa-online.org/Story Origin: https://storyoriginapp.com/Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/Book Recommendations:"Gasping for Air, Choking on Shame" by Dana S. Diaz: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6WBCWNG?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"Summer's Blood" by Adele Royce: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4VZYCPX?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0743235274?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143129252?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Alexa Nazzaro:Axel Author Group Website: https://aaxelauthorgroup.com/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 - Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 21, 2025 • 39min

Matt Briel of Lulu.com – How to Create and Sell Spiral Bound Books with Print on Demand

Matt Briel is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Lulu.com, a self-publishing platform that has been a leader in print-on-demand technology since 2002. Founded by tech entrepreneur Bob Young, Lulu specializes in direct sales solutions and offers unique publishing options that major distributors don't provide—most notably spiral bound (coil bound) books. With global print networks across the US, UK, France, Australia, and other markets, Lulu enables authors to sell books directly through Shopify integrations while maintaining the flexibility to offer multiple formats and trim sizes. Matt brings extensive knowledge of alternative publishing formats and direct-to-consumer strategies for self-published authors.In this episode:What Lulu is and how it differs from KDP and other print-on-demand platformsWhy Amazon and Ingram don't distribute spiral bound booksThe production process: why coil bound books print faster than perfect boundBest book categories for spiral binding: cookbooks, workbooks, planners, journalsPricing breakdown: coil bound costs between paperback and hardcoverCase study: Author selling 300 spiral bound planners per monthCase study: Cricut pattern guide selling 900 units monthly (21,000 total in 2 years)Why niche audiences respond well to utilitarian coil bound contentHow to sell spiral bound books on Amazon (merchant seller fulfillment)Offering multiple formats: hardcover, paperback, and spiral bound variationsLow content and no content books: free downloadable planner interiorsGlobal printing networks that reduce shipping costs and customs issuesLulu's 250,000 spiral bound books printed this year (growing annually)Free resources and interior file templates on LuluResources Mentioned:Lulu.com print-on-demand platformLulu Shopify plugin for direct salesGlobal print network facilities (US, UK, France, Australia)Free downloadable interior files and templatesLulu cover creator toolWooCommerce and Wix integrationsBook recommendations:"Salem's Lot" by Stephen King"Write, Publish, Repeat" by Lynette GreenfieldConnect with Lulu:Website: https://www.lulu.com/Lulu.com Customer Service: https://help.lulu.com/en/support/tickets/newDirect Sales Plugins Available Through LuluShopify plugins: https://www.lulu.com/sell/sell-on-your-site/shopifyWix integration: https://www.lulu.com/sell/sell-on-your-site/wixWooCommerce integration: https://www.lulu.com/sell/sell-on-your-site/woocommerceConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 16, 2025 • 40min

Tom Wilde of ProWritingAid – Understanding Passive Voice and Why You're Overusing It

Tom Wilde is the Head of Partnerships at ProWritingAid, a comprehensive writing toolkit designed for storytellers and creative writers. With a background as an English teacher, Tom brings educational expertise to helping writers understand craft elements like passive voice, sentence structure, and readability. ProWritingAid has evolved from a grammar checker into a full editorial assistant that works with writers across multiple platforms, offering 25 different reports that analyze everything from sticky sentences to character development. The tool integrates with popular writing software like Scrivener, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word, providing both real-time checking and deep manuscript analysis.In this episode:What ProWritingAid is and how it's evolved beyond basic grammar checkingHow the tool integrates with Scrivener, Google Docs, Word, and other writing platformsThe difference between real-time checking and deep report analysisPrivacy guarantees: your text is never stored or used for AI trainingThe sticky sentences report: identifying when 40% of your words are just paddingHow the all repeats report finds overused words and phrases you can't seeReadability analysis at the paragraph level to prevent reader drop-offAI-powered features: Rephrase, Critique, and SparksHow the Critique report analyzes characterization, dialogue, plot, and structureUsing ChatGPT's API responsibly without storing or sharing user textAI Sparks for writer's block: inspiration without replacing your voiceChanging perspective, tense, or adding sensory detail with AI assistanceGenre-specific writing goals and benchmarks for different fiction categoriesWriters Week events throughout the year for different genresResources mentioned:ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/Writers Week events: https://prowritingaid.com/art/1163/learn-with-prowritingaid-this-month.aspxIntegration with Scrivener, Word, Google Docs: https://prowritingaid.com/integrationsYouTube channel tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh8Sjuq-j17zxjfvvxmcIgBook recommendations:Go As A River by Shelley Reed: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Go-River/Shelley-Read/9781954118232Fingersmith by Sarah Waters: https://www.amazon.com/Fingersmith-Sarah-Waters/dp/1573229725Connect with Tom:Website: https://prowritingaid.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prowritingaidX.com: https://twitter.com/prowritingaidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prowritingaid.insta/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prowritingaidYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh8Sjuq-j17zxjfvvxmcIgConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 14, 2025 • 52min

Nick Thacker – Quit Your Day Job: How to Become a Full-Time Author in 12 Months

Nick Thacker is a bestselling author of over 45 books across multiple genres, including the 16-book Harvey Bennett thriller series. What makes Nick's story unique is that he never wanted to be a writer—he hated writing in school and only started his first book as a Christmas gift for his father. After working in marketing and web design, Nick applied business principles to his author career and was able to quit his full-time job in 2017. Today, he runs Book Career in a Year, where he teaches authors how to build sustainable writing careers through strategic marketing, email list building, and treating their creative work as a business.In this episode:Why Nick hated writing but became a prolific author anywayThe "muddy middle" problem and how craft books saved his first manuscriptHow The Enigma Strain made only $80 in its first year but became a bestsellerWhy writing more books is the single best marketing strategyThe crucial difference between fighting obscurity and making moneyThree marketing buckets every author needs: email, social media, and advertisingHow to build an email list as a fiction writer by giving away entire booksWhy you should make your social media attractive, not promotionalWhy "writing for yourself" is often an excuse to avoid marketingProductivity systems that work: the 12 Week Year and EOS (Traction)How to find your own writing process instead of copying famous authorsStep-by-step guide to building a book career in one yearWhen to start investing in Facebook and Amazon adsThe importance of sending readers back to Amazon for algorithmic benefitsResources mentioned:Book Career in a Year program: https://www.bookcareerinayear.com/Scrivener: https://scrivener.app/Email marketing platformsAmazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/Facebook advertising platform: https://www.facebook.com/business/adsThe 12 Week Year book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS): https://www.eosworldwide.com/Book recommendations:Techniques of the Selling Writer by Dwight Swain: https://www.amazon.com/Techniques-Selling-Writer-Dwight-Swain/dp/0806111917Amazonia by James Rollins: https://www.amazon.com/Amazonia-James-Rollins/dp/0061965839Connect with Nick:Website: https://www.nickthacker.com/Book Career in a Year Coaching Program: https://www.bookcareerinayear.com/Online courses and training: https://www.bookcareerinayear.com/coaching/Books by Nick: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008A2W6XEConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 9, 2025 • 31min

Ellen Erikson – How to Publish Classic Books Legally: The Complete Public Domain Guide

Ellen Erikson is a publisher with over 30 books in her catalog, including both self-authored titles and public domain editions. She specializes in helping authors understand how to legally republish classic works by adding value through professional formatting, contemporary cover design, and thoughtful annotations. Ellen teaches other publishers how to navigate the complexities of copyright law, Amazon's content guidelines, and competitive research to create profitable public domain book businesses while keeping literary classics accessible to modern readers.In this episode:What public domain books are and how copyright expiration works across different countriesThe 100-year rule for determining if a book is safe to publishWhy classics from authors like Charles Dickens and Shakespeare remain profitableAmazon KDP's specific requirements for differentiating your public domain editionThree ways to make your edition unique: translations, illustrations, or annotationsHow to add 5,000-word annotations including author biographies and study guidesCommon copyright mistakes including newer translations and trademarked charactersThe Winnie the Pooh trademark lesson: why some story elements remain protectedCompetitive research strategies for finding underserved classic book nichesHow to identify opportunities where existing editions look outdated or homemadeBuilding a recognizable series of classics with cohesive cover designAdvertising tactics using author names and famous titles as primary keywordsWhere to find free manuscripts: Project Gutenberg and ManyBooksFormatting challenges with old digital files and when to outsourceRoyalty rates for public domain books: 35% ebooks, 60% minus print costs for paperbacksPage count limitations for KDP hardcovers (500 pages maximum)Using Wikipedia to discover an author's lesser-known works with less competitionWhether audiobook production makes financial sense for public domain titlesConnect with Ellen:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenerikson/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/ Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/
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Oct 7, 2025 • 42min

Oriana Leckert – How to Fund Your Book with Kickstarter: From First Campaign to Six Figures

Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, a public benefit corporation dedicated to bringing creative projects to life through crowdfunding. As both a writer and publishing industry expert, Oriana oversees one of Kickstarter's most dynamic categories, working with authors ranging from emerging indie writers to major bestselling authors who have raised millions of dollars. She has helped guide campaigns that have generated hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars in funding, and she's passionate about connecting authors directly with their most dedicated readers.In this episode:How Kickstarter's crowdfunding model works specifically for authors and book projectsDifference between Kickstarter and traditional book funding or pre-order platformsWhy all-or-nothing funding actually protects authors from financial riskHow Kickstarter's algorithm amplifies campaigns based on engagement and attentionSetting realistic funding goals that match your audience reach and book production costsThe importance of building your author community before launching a campaignCommon mistakes authors make when planning their first KickstarterThe 30-day campaign timeline and pre-launch preparation strategiesHow to use stretch goals to maintain momentum after hitting your initial funding targetFeatured 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

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