The Publishing Performance Show

[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  Rossana Corniel and Virginie Carmichael from Book Sprout share insights into their review platform and first conference experience at Author Nation. As both business leaders and writers themselves, they discuss the importance of authentic reader reviews and building social proof.In this episode:Book Sprout's digital review platformBuilding authentic reader communitiesConference networking insightsAI adoption in publishingRomance genre review dynamicsAuthor journey perspectivesConnect with BookSprout:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@booksproutappInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/booksprout/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksproutX.com: https://twitter.com/booksproutGet your first month FREE in Booksprout: https://booksprout.co/?ref=teddy34Platform Features:Free trial availabilityDigital ARC distributionMulti-platform review postingGenre targeting"Whale reader" communitySupported Platforms:AmazonGoodreadsGoogle PlayOther major retailersConnect 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]  Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she serves as a literary industry expert, crowdfunding consultant, and champion for creators. With over $300 million pledged to publishing projects on Kickstarter, Oriana helps authors navigate the platform's potential for building communities and creating unique literary experiences.In this episode:Understanding Kickstarter's role in publishing projectsEssential steps for launching a successful campaignHow to leverage existing audiences for crowdfunding successCreating compelling rewards for backersCampaign funding mechanics and timeline basicsResources mentioned:Kickstarter Creator Resources: https://www.kickstarter.com/creators/publishingKickstarter Launch Support Team: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-usConnect with Oriana Leckert and Kickstarter:Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/publishingOriana’s website: http://www.oriana-leckert.com/Oriana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orianabklyn/?hl=enOriana’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orianaleckertConnect 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]  Monique Nelson is the Educational Content Creator at Atticus, a comprehensive book writing and formatting software designed to be an author's best friend. With three years of Author Nation experience, she helps writers transform their manuscripts into professionally formatted books across multiple formats.In this episode:Understanding Atticus formatting capabilitiesLive demos and hands-on trainingProfessional formatting without outsourcingNew feature highlightsThe value of author conferencesResources mentioned:Atticus Writing Software: https://www.atticus.io/Kindlepreneur YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Kindlepreneur/featured?sub_confirmation=1TikTok for Authors presentation by Zia SimontiConnect with Monique Nelson:Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atticuswriter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atticuswriter/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]  Michael Stewart leads the community at SudoWrite, an AI-powered writing platform helping authors streamline their creative process. With a team distributed across the US and a community of over 10,000 authors, SudoWrite combines traditional writing tools with AI capabilities to help writers manage their stories, particularly series work.In this episode:Understanding SudoWrite's AI writing assistanceHow StoryBible helps track character detailsNew series support featuresCreating custom writing toolsBuilding community around writing techResources mentioned:SudoWrite StoryBible: https://docs.sudowrite.com/using-sudowrite/1ow1qkGqof9rtcyGnrWUBS/what-is-story-bible/jmWepHcQdJetNrE991fjJCSudoWrite Plugin Ecosystem: https://docs.sudowrite.com/getting-started/dQph1snuwbfMWG9wRjsNugConnect with Michael Stewart:SudoWrite Platform: https://docs.sudowrite.com/Discord Community (10,000+ authors): https://discord.gg/sudowriteEmail: hi@sudowrite.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/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]  ​​Marnye Young is the founder of Audio Sorceress, a comprehensive audiobook production company. With an MFA from Yale and extensive narration experience, she leads a team delivering full-service audiobook production including custom trailers, marketing support, and advanced listening copy teams.In this episode:Audiobook production essentialsMarketing strategies for audiobooksBuilding advance review teamsThe growing audiobook marketValue-added services in productionResources mentioned:Audio Sorceress ALC (Advanced Listening Copy) Team: https://www.audiosorceress.com/contact.htmlACX promotion codesConnect with ​​Marnye Young & Audio Sorceress:Website: https://www.audiosorceress.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiosorceressaudiobookproductioncompany/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnyeyoung/Email: audiobooks@audiosorceress.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/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]  D.F. Hart is a crime fiction author and the founder of 2 of Harts, a specialized bookkeeping service for authors. With expertise in both writing and financial management, she helps authors transform their writing passion into sustainable businesses through proper financial tracking and analysis.In this episode:Understanding the business side of author lifeHow to calculate true ROI on advertisingTips for tracking book sales and formatsEssential bookkeeping practices for authorsThe importance of separating business and personal financesResources mentioned:2 of Harts Bookkeeping Services: https://2ofhartsacctg.com/KU page reads calculation methodCost per click analysis frameworkCustom chart of accounts for authorsConnect with D.F. Hart:2 of Harts Bookkeeping Services: https://2ofhartsacctg.com/Author of Accounting for Authors: https://books2read.com/accountingforauthorsConnect 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]  Tony Lee is a versatile author with 34 years of professional writing experience across various mediums including comics, TV, film, and journalism. Recently pivoting to novels with his Jack Gatlin series, Tony has transformed his extensive storytelling background into remarkable success in indie publishing, now earning more monthly than his previous yearly income.In this episode:From comic writer to novelist: Tony's journeyScene writing techniques and mindsetHow AI aids in writing productivityBuilding a successful editing processThe importance of industry eventsResources mentioned:ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/Whisper AI: https://openai.com/index/whisper/Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overviewVellum: https://vellum.pub/Jack Gatland Book Series: https://jackgatland.com/Connect with Tony:Website: https://tonylee.co.uk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrtonylee/Facebook Group (for readers and updates)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]  Megan Haskell is the co-founder of AuthorTrack, an innovative software solution revolutionizing how authors manage their metadata across multiple publishing platforms. With hands-on experience in direct publishing to major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and Kobo, Megan combines practical author experience with technical expertise to help writers maximize their books' visibility across all platforms.In this episode:Understanding metadata strategies for multiple retail platformsHow to optimize keywords for different retailersManaging book metadata effectively across platformsThe story behind AuthorTrack's developmentStrategic approaches to titles, subtitles, and descriptionsResources mentioned:AuthorTrack Beta Program: https://signup.authortrack.io/Dave Chesson's Keyword Optimization Guide: https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-choose-kindle-keywords/Maddie Dalrymple's "Podcasting for Authors" PresentationConnect with Megan Haskell: Join to be a Author Track Beta User: https://signup.authortrack.io/#Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganhaskellauthor/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]  Phil Marshall and Andrew Wallner, co-founders of Spoken, introduce their revolutionary platform combining AI narration with a unique streaming and monetization model. Launched just three months ago, Spoken helps writers create, publish, and monetize audio content with an innovative subscription-based revenue model that directly rewards creators based on listening time.In this episode:Understanding Spoken's dual-purpose platformAI narration with voice actor qualityNew monetization model for audio contentShort-form audio publishing opportunitiesEthical AI approach in publishingResources mentioned:Spoken Beta Platform: https://www.spoken.press/AI Voice LibraryMulti-cast narration featuresCustom voice editing toolsSubscription streaming service (launching 2025)Connect with Spoken:Website: https://www.spoken.press/Discord: https://discord.gg/g3PTKtfRwuReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/spoken/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559165083009Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoken.press/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]  Willow Winters, a successful indie author and entrepreneur, shares insights into creating multiple revenue streams in self-publishing. Speaking from Author Nation 2024, she discusses how authors can build stability through diverse income sources, from direct sales to Kickstarter campaigns. Along with her husband Sean, who handles the business operations, Winter has created a unique publishing model that includes specialty editions and direct-to-reader sales.In this episode:Creating multiple revenue streams for authorsDirect sales vs Amazon distributionPrint quality comparisons across providersKickstarter campaign strategiesSpecial edition book creationConference networking valueBuilding business stabilityResources mentioned: IngramSpark: https://www.ingramspark.comBarnes & Noble Press: https://press.barnesandnoble.com/48 Hour Books: https://www.48hrbooks.com/Bookvault UK: https://bookvault.app/Connect with Willow Winters:Website: https://willowwinterswrites.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowwintersshouldbewriting/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorWillowWinters/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willowwintersauthor?lang=enBooks by Willow: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01G9J9JKWUpcoming Kickstarter (launching November 15th): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willowwintersauthor/decadent-collectors-editions-by-willow-wintersPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/WillowWintersAuthorConnect 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/