The Publishing Performance Show

Gillian Harvey is a successful author of women's fiction with nine published books, including the bestselling "The Year in the French Farmhouse" and "The Bordeaux Book Club." Living in France for many years before recently returning to the UK, she brings authentic French culture and experiences to her novels. Her latest book "The Little Provence Bookshop" combines elements of mystery, humor, and magical realism in a French setting.In this episode:Journey from teaching to full-time writingExperience of moving to and living in FranceWriting process and plotting techniques using 40-point story outlinesNaturally incorporating humor into storytellingBuilding successful author-reader relationships through reviewsTransitioning between publishers and working with Boldwood BooksBalancing social media presence across platformsImportance of in-person author communities and eventsResources mentioned:Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://www.amazon.com/Save-Cat-Writes-Novel-Writing/dp/0399579745Emily Dickinson poetry: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/emily-dickinsonChocolat by Joanne Harris: https://www.amazon.com/Chocolat-Novel-Vianne-Rocher/dp/0140282033Norfolk and Suffolk author communitiesBook recommendations:Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica BrodyWolf Hall by Hilary Mantel: https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Hall-Hilary-Mantel/dp/0312429983The Year in the French Farmhouse: https://www.amazon.com/Year-French-Farmhouse-uplifting-feel-good-ebook/dp/B0B5CY4RNGThe Little Provence Bookshop: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Provence-Book-Shop/dp/1805499688Connect with Gillian Harvey:Website: https://www.gillianharvey.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gillplusfive/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gharveyauthor/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GillPlusFiveConnect 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 - Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Roni Robbins, an award-winning journalist and author, shares her journey of transforming her grandfather's recorded memories into the award-winning book "Hands of Gold." With a background in journalism spanning publications like the Atlanta Journal Constitution and WebMD, she brings professional storytelling expertise to her family's Holocaust survival story.In this episode:Journey from journalism to authorshipConverting oral history to narrativeResearch and verification processTraditional publishing journeyMarketing strategies and awardsFuture writing projectsLegacy preservation techniquesResources Mentioned:National Archives - https://www.archives.gov/Mormon Family History Center - https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/topic/family-history-centersAncestry.com - https://www.ancestry.com/PR Newswire - https://www.prnewswire.com/US Holocaust Memorial Museum - https://www.ushmm.org/Book Recommendations:"Hands of Gold" by Roni Robbins: https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Gold-Silver-Misfortune-Fiction/dp/9493231852Connect with Roni Robbins:Website - http://www.ronirobbins.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061145405275Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/ronirobbinsInstagram - https://instagram.com/handsofgoldnovel?r=nametagTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@handsofgoldnovel?_t=8ZNrTvl0JsL&_r=1Connect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Eirinaios Theodorou is the founder and CEO of Publisher Champ, the leading all-in-one analytics platform used by over 16,000 authors. What started as a solution for his brother-in-law's book tracking needs has grown into a comprehensive platform that automatically pulls together royalties and spending data from multiple platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Draft2Digital, providing authors with detailed analytics for their publishing business.In this episode:Origins of Publisher ChampKey performance indicators for authorsAnalytics across multiple platformsReturn on investment trackingSmart link functionalityMulti-platform integrationFuture development plansResources Mentioned:PublisherChamp - https://www.publisherchamp.com/Draft2Digital integrationBarnes & Noble integrationMeta Ads platformAmazon KDPKobo (upcoming)TikTok Ads (upcoming)Bookbub integration (in development)Book Recommendations:"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Sweat-Small-Stuff-Its/dp/0786881852Connect with Eiri Theodorou & Publisher ChampStart your free 14-day trial -  https://www.publisherchamp.com/X.com - https://x.com/Publisher_ChampFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Publisher-Champ-100071802490712/?_rdrLinkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/eirinaios-theodorou-424208168Connect with Teddy Smith:@teddyagsmithWebsite: https://publishingperformance.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/Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/ Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Dawn Greenfield Ireland is an award-winning author of 20 novels, including five series spanning cozy mystery, sci-fi/fantasy, billionaire shapeshifters, and dystopian genres. With certificates from UCLA's Professional Program in Screenwriting and ScreenwritingU, she has written 15 screenplays (two optioned) and seven award-winning nonfiction books. A former technical writer turned full-time author and publisher, Dawn now runs Artistic Origins publishing services while continuing to write across multiple genres.In this episode:Journey from technical to creative writingEvolution of first novel over 30 yearsImportance of critique groupsBuilding a publishing companyWriting across multiple genresPublishing services for authorsMarketing strategies and challengesResources Mentioned:Artistic Origins Publishing Services: https://www.degreenfield.com/general-5Vellum: https://vellum.pub/Microsoft Word Formatting ToolsStory Origin: https://storyoriginapp.com/features/build-your-author-email-listFree Booksy promotions: https://www.freebooksy.com/for-the-authors/Facebook groups for writersZoom for critique groupsUCLA Professional Program in ScreenwritingScreenwritingU certificates: https://screenwritingu.com/classes/master-screenwriter-certificate/Book Recommendations:"The Cat Who" series by Lilian Jackson Braun: https://www.amazon.com/The-Cat-Who-29-book-series/dp/B074BC264V"Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman: https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969Connect with Dawn Greenfield: Website: http://www.dawngreenfieldireland.com/Amazon: amazon.com/author/dawnirelandFacebook: facebook.com/dawn.ireland.18Instagram: instagram.com/dawngreenfieldIrelandGoodreads: goodreads.com/dawnirelandLinkedin: inkedin.com/in/degreenfieldConnect 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 - Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Nick Courtright, CEO and founder of Atmosphere Press, brings his background as a PhD in literature and published author to hybrid publishing. Through Atmosphere Press, he has developed a transparent, author-focused approach that combines the best elements of traditional and self-publishing.In this episode:Evolution of hybrid publishing modelsManuscript selection processEditorial and design servicesMarketing and publicity supportAuthor collaboration approachBuilding successful publishing partnershipsResources mentioned:Author Blog & Resources: https://atmospherepress.com/advice-for-writers/Publishing Potential Quiz: https://atmospherepress.com/book-publishing-quiz/Costa Rica The Playa Flamingo Writing Residency Program: https://atmospherepress.com/costa-rica-residency/Free Book Giveaway Program: https://atmospherepress.com/free-book-giveaway/Submit Your Manuscript: https://atmospherepress.com/call-for-submissions/Selective Publishing Packages: https://atmospherepress.com/selective-publishing-packages/Book Recommendation: "How to Monetize Despair" by Lisa MatoloConnect with Atmosphere Press:Atmosphere Press: https://atmospherepress.com/Atmosphere’s Book Catalog: https://atmospherepress.com/book-catalog/Editorial Team Directory: https://atmospherepress.com/ourteam/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atmospherepress/X.com: https://twitter.com/atmospherepressYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_GbtP2XDqcrWLEY7U4o7swInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/atmospherepress/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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Halima Khatun, a former journalist with prestigious experience at ITV and BBC, has successfully transitioned from media to becoming an accomplished author and PR consultant.  With her background in media and communications, she's mastered both storytelling and book marketing, particularly through strategic PR and media outreach. In this episode:Journey from journalism to authorPR strategies for self-published authorsMedia outreach techniquesBuilding relationships with librariesSelf-publishing vs traditional publishingWriting authentic diverse fictionBuilding author platformsResources mentioned:BBC, Good Housekeeping, Metro featuresManchester Evening News coverageAsian Image publication featuresLocal libraries network"Priceless Publicity" book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Priceless-Publicity-money-cant-buy-coverage-business/dp/191631838XBook recommendations:"The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Morning-Not-So-Obvious-Guaranteed-Transform/dp/0979019710"Queenie" by Candice Carty-Williams: https://www.amazon.com/Queenie-Candice-Carty-Williams/dp/1501196014"White Teeth" by Zadie Smith:https://www.amazon.com/White-Teeth-Novel-Zadie-Smith/dp/0375703861"Sofia Khan is Not Obliged" by Ayisha Malik: https://www.amazon.com/Sofia-Khan-Not-Obliged-heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0133MQQJUConnect with Halima Khatun:Website: https://halimakhatun.co.uk/Author of the Secret Diaries Series: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Halima-Khatun/author/B084KN6P3SNewsletter signup: https://halimakhatun.co.uk/newsletter-sign-up/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halimabobs/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halimakhatunauthorBlog: http://halimabobs.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 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Join our Facebook Community - Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Jami Albright is a born and raised Texas girl and the multiple award-winning author of the "Brides on the Run" and "Small-Town Royalty" series—both known for being sexy, swoony, and laugh-out-loud funny. Beginning her writing journey at 47, Jami brings her background in stand-up comedy and natural storyteller's voice to her romance novels. When she's not writing, she's a wife, mother, and actress/comedian who loves all things Outlander, puppies, and can be found watching her beloved Houston Texans on Sundays during football season, hoping they won't break her heart.In this episode:Journey from stand-up comedy to romance writingBuilding and maintaining an engaged newsletter audienceThe importance of maintaining authentic voice in romance comedyMarketing strategies for self-published authorsThe value of networking and writing communitiesInsights into the editing process for genre fictionExperience running a successful author podcastResources mentioned:Book Sprout for ARC reviews: https://booksprout.co/Facebook Ads: https://www.facebook.com/business/adsAmazon Ads: https://advertising.amazon.com/20 Books to 50K community: https://20booksto50.com/Romance Writers of America: https://www.rwa.org/Inkers Con: https://inkerscon.com/Better Faster Academy: https://betterfasteracademy.com/Book recommendations:"Nobody's Baby But Mine" by Susan Elizabeth Phillips: https://www.amazon.com/Nobodys-Baby-Susan-Elizabeth-Phillips/dp/0380782340"Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726Lucy Score's romance novels: https://www.lucyscore.net/booksConnect with Jami Albright:Website: www.jamialbright.comPodcast: Wish I'd Known Then for Writers: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/people/Jami-Albright-Author/100063473599652/X.com: https://x.com/JamiAlbrightConnect 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-pe Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Shelby Leigh is a mental health poetry author who has built a significant social media presence, with over 103,000 Instagram followers and viral TikTok success. Her journey from self-publishing to traditional publishing demonstrates the power of social media marketing for book sales.In this episode:Mental health poetry publishing successTikTok marketing strategiesContent creation best practicesSocial media platform buildingConverting views to salesBook marketing analyticsResources mentioned:Marketing by Shelby: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/TikTok Solutions Program: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/marketing-offersBookTok community: https://www.tiktok.com/tag/booktokInstagram Marketing: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbyshelby/YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/@marketingbyshelbyBook Recommendations for Poetry:"I Look to the Mourning Sky" by Liz Newman: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Mourning-Sky-Writing-Grieving/dp/B09NGXZLG4Tristan MateoNikita Gill: https://www.instagram.com/nikita_gill/?hl=enTraditional Poetry Influences:Emily DickinsonRupi Kaur: https://rupikaur.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorFpwevPH5MBAWOCCT1caFETOj-8EDrY1CMeYGqAq3gcnF0b_MXAtticus Poetry: https://www.atticuspoetry.com/Modern Poetry Recommendations:"Luster" by Raven Leilani: https://www.amazon.com/Luster-Novel-Raven-Leilani/dp/0374194327"From Sand to Stars" by Shelby Leigh: https://www.amazon.com/Sand-Stars-Shelby-Leigh/dp/1771683880Amanda Lovelace: https://amandalovelace.com/Connect with Shelby Leigh:Website: https://shelbyleigh.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry/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 - Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Brownell Landrum is a multi-genre author who transitioned from business writing to fiction and screenwriting. Drawing from her experience in marketing and storytelling, she creates novels structured for potential TV/film adaptation, with a special focus on reincarnation themes that bridge multiple lifetimes and genres.In this episode:Journey from nonfiction to fiction writingStructuring novels for TV/film adaptationBuilding engaged Facebook communitiesUsing lead magnets and book funnelsBalancing multiple writing formatsMarketing strategies for self-published authorsCreating bonus content for readersResources mentioned:BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/GetResponse: https://www.getresponse.com/Draft2Digital: https://www.draft2digital.com/Motivate the Muse: https://www.instagram.com/motivatethemuse/Virtual book toursBook stacking promotionsBook Recommendations:"The Inheritance Games" trilogy - Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Games-Collection-Jennifer-Barnes/dp/0316447315"The Grandest Adventure" (new spin-off series from The Inheritance Games) - Jennifer Lynn BarnesConnect with Brownell Landrum:Website: https://brownelllandrum.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownell.landrum.author/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownelllandrum/?hl=enFacebook Group: Life is a Trip - Reincarnation Stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeisatripstories/Podcast: Life is a Trip! Reincarnation and Afterlife Stories Podcast: https://www.lifeisatrippodcast.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 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/ Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  Liam Gray from Book Report shares insights into the company's analytics platform and his first major conference experience. As founder of Book Report, Liam discusses how authors can effectively track their sales data across multiple platforms and make data-driven decisions for their publishing business.In this episode:Book Report's browser extension functionalityTop use cases for sales trackingWide publishing analyticsConference networking experiencesSales data visualization featuresFuture platform developmentsConnect with Book Report:Website: https://www.getbookreport.com/Chrome Extension: https://app.getbookreport.com/Book Report supports:Amazon KDP: https://www.getbookreport.com/docs/getting-started/Draft2DigitalPlus 8 other major distributorsConnect 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 showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/