

The Publishing Performance Show
Teddy Smith
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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Jul 10, 2025 • 45min
Hassan Osman - Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)
Hassan Osman is an Amazon bestselling author and the founder of Sidegig Hacks and Writer on the Side. While maintaining a demanding corporate career, Hassan has published over 20 books with 9 Amazon bestsellers reaching over 120,000 readers, plus 17 courses with 430,000+ unique students. His expertise lies in creating short, focused books (10,000-12,000 words) for busy managers and corporate leaders, covering soft skills and leadership development. Hassan advocates for treating books as "business cards on steroids" - tools that generate more revenue from opportunities they create than from direct sales. His systematic approach emphasizes the 80-20 principle, focusing on content repurposing across multiple platforms including Amazon, Udemy, and Gumroad.In this episode:Why books are "business cards on steroids" that open bigger opportunitiesThe four-circle method for choosing profitable book topicsWriting 10,000-word books that people actually finish readingHow promotion starts before the book is completedContent repurposing strategies across books, courses, podcasts, and social mediaUsing popular highlights from Kindle to create Twitter contentPublishing under multiple pen names for different genresUdemy course creation: turning $600 books into $35,000 coursesGumroad strategies for packaging books with additional bonusesCustom ChatGPT creation for writing in your own voiceThe Four Week Write Your Book system and courseBuilding sustainable creator workflows while working full-timeResources mentioned:Sidegig Hacks newsletter: http://www.sidegighacks.com/Writer on the Side blog and podcast: https://www.writerontheside.com/Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/ChatGPT PlusBook Recommendations:Write Your Book on the Side by Hassan Osman (free): https://course.writerontheside.com/Better Online Meetings by Hassan Osman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FPB2Y6K?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Hassan Osman:Website: https://www.writerontheside.com/Newsletter: http://www.sidegighacks.com/Course: https://course.writerontheside.com/Email: hassan@writerontheside.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/

Jul 8, 2025 • 35min
Michael La Ronn - How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)
Michael La Ronn is a bestselling author who has published over 100 books while maintaining a full-time corporate job and family life. After a near-death experience in 2012, he transformed from aspiring writer to prolific author, developing systematic approaches to productivity that he shares in his non-fiction books and YouTube channel. Michael writes primarily science fiction and fantasy featuring bold underdogs, and has built a substantial following through his Author Level Up YouTube channel with nearly 50,000 subscribers. His expertise lies in time management, dictation techniques, and maintaining consistent writing output through innovative productivity methods including mobile writing, visualization techniques, and strategic project switching.In this episode:How a near-death experience in 2012 sparked his writing callingManaging 100+ books while working full-time and raising a familyThe three ways to manage time: add, edit, and deleteWriting on mobile devices using Scrivener and Microsoft WordThe power of switching between projects to avoid writer's blockVisualization techniques for solving story problemsDocumentation-based outlining for pantsers who write by discoveryDictation workflows using voice recorders and AI transcriptionUsing "Pikachu" as a dictation safe word for error correctionCapturing story ideas religiously for 15 years in digital notebooksBuilding sustainable writing habits without burnoutThe Author Level Up YouTube channel and writing app tutorialsResources mentioned:Scrivener appMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OneNoteApple NotesEvernoteChatGPT and ClaudeGrammarlyProWritingAidProsWrite (AI transcription software)Google NotebookMicrosoft ExcelPlotterBook Recommendations:Be A Writing Machine by Michael La Ronn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1985174480?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlBe A Writing Machine 2.0 by Michael La Ronn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMYYJ182?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlHow to Dictate a Book by Michael La Ronn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HG55P5Q?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Michael La Ronn:Website: https://authorlevelup.com/Fiction website: https://www.michaellaronn.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/authorlevelup Discover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/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/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw Support the showDiscover More with Our Curated Starter Packs: https://teddyagsmith.com/starter-packs/

Jul 3, 2025 • 44min
Chris Benetti - The Book Funnel System That Generated 10X ROI in 6 Months
Chris Benetti is the founder of Smart Author Media and a book funnel marketing expert who has sold over 55,000 books for his clients. Specializing in self-liquidating book funnels and Facebook advertising, Chris helps authors turn their books into profitable lead generation tools that feed into higher-ticket offers and services. His agency focuses exclusively on the Meta suite (Facebook and Instagram) and has generated over $750,000 in revenue for clients while spending $250,000 on ads. Chris's systematic approach combines detailed funnel strategy, conversion rate optimization, and creative testing to help authors build sustainable book-based businesses rather than just selling individual books.In this episode:Understanding self-liquidating book funnels and how they pay for themselvesWhy books rarely make profit on their own and need strategic backend offersBuilding effective book sales pages with headlines, social proof, and bonusesOrder bump strategies that convert 40-50% of book buyersTwo-step order forms for lead capture and remarketing opportunitiesUpsell sequences that solve problems created by the book contentFacebook advertising strategies focused on creative testing over targetingThe ASCET framework for systematic ad testing and optimizationCase study: Nigel Moore's 10X ROI with free book funnel strategyWhy books should serve business purposes, not just generate book salesConversion rate benchmarks and key metrics for funnel optimizationThe importance of having backup offers and multiple ad creatives readyResources mentioned:Smart Author Media free resource page: https://smartauthormedia.com/resourcesMeta advertising suiteTwo-step order form systemsChatGPT: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/GoHighLevel: https://www.gohighlevel.com/Kartra: https://kartra.com/Kajabi: https://kajabi.com/ClickFunnels: https://www.clickfunnels.com/Book funnel templatesAd copy swipe filesBook Recommendations:Strategic business and systems booksSystem distillation booksConnect with Chris Benetti:Website: https://smartauthormedia.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsbenetti/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/

Jul 1, 2025 • 35min
Michael Stockham - How to Write Legal Thrillers When You Actually Know the Law
Michael Stockham is a trial attorney and bestselling author who has successfully built a self-publishing business around his legal thriller series. Starting with a creative writing background before becoming what he calls an "accidental lawyer," Michael brings authentic courtroom detail to his novels through his 25+ years of trial experience. His debut novel "Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer" has garnered over 3,500 reviews and multiple awards, leading to his Jake Fox legal thriller series. Michael approaches his writing career as a business venture, developing systematic processes for planning, writing, and marketing his books while maintaining his full-time legal practice. He's also actively pursuing media adaptation opportunities, pitching his nine-book series concept at film festivals.In this episode:How his background as a trial attorney informs his legal thriller writingThe journey from creative writing degrees to accidental lawyer to novelistBuilding a systematic approach to writing with detailed chapter outlinesUsing story structure principles from Save the Cat and Hero's JourneyThe importance of authentic detail in courtroom and technical scenesMarketing strategies including BookBub feature deals and award submissionsWorking with book coach Aurora Winter for creative collaborationPlanning a nine-book series as three interconnected trilogiesSelf-publishing through Whistling Pigs Press with freelance contractorsPitching book-to-TV adaptations at the Banff World Media FestivalBuilding author business systems for long-term sustainabilityBalancing full-time legal career with consistent writing scheduleResources mentioned:BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/Authors AI: https://authors.ai/Save the Cat writing methodology: https://savethecat.com/Story Grid: https://storygrid.com/Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/Whistling Pigs Press: https://whistlepigpress.com/Book Recommendations:Save the Cat Writes a Novel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399579745?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with Michael Stockham:Publisher: https://whistlepigpress.com/Series: Jake Fox legal thrillers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQQFZVJJ?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlStandalone: Confessions of an Accidental Lawyer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5YDHHCC?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect 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/

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h
Tony Lee - The "Write Backwards" Method That Creates Unputdownable Crime Thrillers
Tony Lee is a New York Times bestselling author who has successfully reinvented himself multiple times throughout his career. Originally starting as a computer games reviewer at 16, he transitioned through street performing in Covent Garden, writing for Radio 4, newspapers, comics, film and TV, before the pandemic forced him to pivot into self-publishing. Writing under the pen name Jack Gatland, he has achieved remarkable success with his crime thriller series, generating over 277 million pages read on Kindle Unlimited. His unique background spans 30 years in traditional publishing before building a profitable self-publishing business that now outearns his entire previous career combined.In this episode:How the pandemic forced a complete career pivot from traditional to self-publishingWhy he chose Amazon exclusivity and Kindle Unlimited for maximum revenueThe psychology of removing buying obstacles and building reader loyaltyCreating reader magnets and building a newsletter army of passionate fansHis unique "writing backwards" process developed from comic book experienceWhy aiming for 3-star books beats perfectionism paralysisThe 25-step checklist he uses for every book releaseBuilding authentic relationships in Facebook groups and reader communitiesHow 70% of his income comes from Kindle Unlimited page readsThe transition from hired gun to publisher mindsetWhy rapid release schedules work better than perfect manuscriptsTurning beta readers into weapons specialists and expert consultantsResources mentioned:BookFunnel: https://bookfunnel.com/StoryOrigin: https://storyoriginapp.com/Book Linker: https://booklinker.com/ProWritingAid: https://prowritingaid.com/Plotter: https://plottr.com/Notion: https://www.notion.com/Vellum: https://www.vellum.ai/Book Recommendations:Jack Gatland crime thriller series (starting with "Letter from the Dead"): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N1SJ447?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlThe Lionheart Curse by Tony Lee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P2HKFHZ?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlTom Marlowe spy seriesEllie Reckless spin-off novelsConnect with Tony Lee:Website: https://jackgatland.com/Personal website: https://tonylee.co.uk/Email: hello@hoodedmanmedia.comSocial media: @MrTonyLee (Twitter, BlueSky, Facebook)Hooded Man Media publishing: https://hoodedmanmedia.com/Upcoming: Liam Harper series and Iron Maiden comic collaborationConnect 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/

Jun 24, 2025 • 46min
William Gasner - Why Micro-Influencers Beat Celebrities for Book Marketing (And Cost 90% Less)
William Gasner is the founder and CMO of Stack Influence, an influencer marketing platform that specializes in connecting brands with micro and nano-influencers. With extensive experience in e-commerce and digital marketing, William has helped thousands of brands scale their marketing efforts through authentic influencer partnerships. Stack Influence operates as a marketplace platform where vetted influencers can choose products they genuinely want to promote, creating more authentic and effective campaigns. His expertise in leveraging smaller creators for product seeding campaigns has helped numerous authors and publishers reach new audiences and boost their Amazon rankings through external traffic strategies.In this episode:Why micro and nano-influencers are more effective than celebrity influencersThe difference between mega, macro, micro, and nano-influencer categoriesHow authentic word-of-mouth marketing scales through smaller creatorsWhy books are perfect products for influencer marketing campaignsBudget considerations for different influencer tiers and campaign sizesFinding the right influencers through hashtag research and niche targetingCreative content strategies including trending formats like "book face"Tracking ROI beyond immediate sales: content, awareness, and algorithm benefitsHow external traffic from influencers boosts Amazon algorithm rankingsThe Stack Influence marketplace model and community approachCase studies showing 3X to 15X ROI improvementsStarting strategies for authors with limited budgetsResources mentioned:Stack Influence: https://stackinfluence.com/InstagramTikTokBook Recommendations:Stack Influence Case Study - https://stackinfluence.com/book-influencers/Connect with William Gasner:Website: https://stackinfluence.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-gasnerEmail: contact@stackinfluence.comSocial media: @StackInfluence (all platforms)Book a consultation call through Stack Influence websiteConnect 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/

Jun 19, 2025 • 42min
Eddie Rice - Why Fiction Authors Are Missing Out on Podcast Goldmines
Eddie Rice is the founder of Eloquent Mind and author of the bestselling book "Toast: Short Speeches, Big Impact." With a background in PR and public relations, Eddie specializes in helping authors transition from invisible to in-demand through strategic podcast appearances and speech writing. His "Your Book, Your Voice" approach focuses on helping authors leverage their written expertise into spoken word opportunities, whether through podcast guesting, keynote speeches, TEDx talks, or virtual speaking engagements. Eddie believes that appearing on 100 episodes of other people's podcasts is far more effective than starting your own podcast with 100 episodes.In this episode:Why podcast guesting is more effective than starting your own podcastThe importance of positioning and finding your unique angleHow to research and find the right podcasts for your nicheCreating a compelling 2-3 page media kit that gets resultsSpecific strategies for fiction authors to get podcast bookingsThe ladder method: starting small and building up to bigger showsLive case study with Teddy demonstrating the consultation processTools and platforms for podcast research and content repurposingHow to maximize each podcast appearance through promotionBuilding long-term partnerships with podcast hostsResources mentioned:ListenNotes.com (free podcast directory with listener scores)Rephonic (premium podcast directory - $99/month with detailed analytics)Headliner app (for creating audiograms from podcast clips)Blaze.ai (automated content creation and scheduling)ChatGPT (for repurposing podcast content into blogs and social posts)Commit Action program (high-leverage task prioritization)Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday (PR strategy book)Book Recommendations:"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Cormac-McCarthy/dp/0307387895"Trust Me, I'm Lying" by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Lying-Confessions-Manipulator/dp/1591846285Connect with Eddie Rice:Website: eloquentmind.coCourse: https://eddie-s-school-406c.thinkific.com/courses/speak-to-podcast-guest-course?utm_source=website&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organicConnect 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/

Jun 17, 2025 • 39min
O'Cyrus - How to Find Your Book's True Message (And Why It Matters More Than Genre)
O'Cyrus Ink is a multi-genre author and publisher who specializes in poetry, children's fiction, young adult horror, and middle grade horror. Currently serving in the military while building his publishing career, he founded O'Cyrus Ink Publishing to help authors, particularly teenagers and young adults, navigate the publishing world. His approach focuses on finding the core message behind every story and helping authors connect authentically with their target audience. He also hosts "The Authors Lounge" podcast, dedicated to educating younger generations of writers and creators.In this episode:Balancing military service with a growing publishing careerWhy he chose not to wait 20 years to pursue his publishing dreamsWriting across multiple genres: poetry, children's books, and horrorThe importance of having a specific message and target audienceHow his first book "Sacred" taught him valuable marketing lessonsA powerful personal story behind his poetry about saving his son's lifeResearch strategies for different genres and demographicsWorking with authors to develop authentic stories and illustrationsThe book award submission process and how awards open doorsBuilding a publishing business focused on helping younger authorsUsing social media algorithms to research your genre and audienceResources mentioned:Book Award Pro: https://bookawardpro.com/Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/Dale Roberts' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfPublishingwithDaleThe Authors Lounge podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-authors-lounge-with-ocyrus/id1798844577Book Recommendations:Works by Stephen KingCoraline by Neil Gaiman: https://www.amazon.com/Coraline-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0380807343Five Nights at Freddy's seriesConnect with O'Cyrus Ink:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewithocyrus/#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/o-cyrus-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchV83duiL1DlTeJf562IOwPodcast: The Authors LoungeConnect 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/

Jun 12, 2025 • 28min
Julie Broad - The Fatal Mistake That Kills 90% of Book Launches
Julie Broad is the founder of Book Launches, a comprehensive service that helps nonfiction authors successfully launch their books to market. She's also the founder of the Future of Book Marketing Summit and creator of the Author Launch Kit software. With extensive experience in book marketing, Julie has helped hundreds of authors navigate the complex world of book launches and platform building, focusing specifically on nonfiction titles that serve as business development tools.In this episode:The biggest mistake authors make: thinking about marketing after the book is finishedWhy marketing should start the minute you decide to write a bookThe importance of identifying your specific reader before writingCreating "the hook" - understanding the outcome of the outcome for your readersTimeline for book launches: 6-9 months from draft to launchEssential pre-launch activities: early reviewers, editorial reviews, podcast interviewsUsing books as business tools rather than just focusing on book salesRecent changes to Amazon's ranking system and bestseller flagsHow AI and ChatGPT are changing book discovery and marketingThe evolution of content marketing and new distribution channelsResources mentioned:Author Launch Kit software: https://booklaunchers.com/alk/Future of Book Marketing Summit (June 19-21): https://booklaunchers.com/alk-summit/Amazon KDP platform: https://kdp.amazon.com/ChatGPT: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/Book Launches services: https://booklaunchers.com/top-self-publishing-services-for-authors/Book Recommendations:Fever Pitch by Ben Wiener: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F72ZR4RS?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlYouTube for Authors by Dale Roberts; https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfPublishingwithDaleConnect with Julie Broad:Book Launches: https://booklaunchers.com/Future of Book Marketing Summit registration: https://booklaunchers.com/alk-summit/Author Launch Kit software: https://booklaunchers.com/alk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/julieabroadConnect 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/

Jun 10, 2025 • 39min
David P. Perlmutter - The Shameless Self-Promoter: Why Being Cheeky on Social Media Sells More Books Than Ads
David P. Perlmutter is a bestselling author with 17 published books, including his breakthrough memoir "Wrong Place Wrong Time" which has garnered over 4,000 reviews and achieved bestseller status across multiple Amazon categories. What started as therapeutic blog writing in Portugal became a successful writing career when his editor friend recognized the potential in his raw, honest storytelling. David writes primarily in first person narrative, allowing readers to "walk the journey" with him through his true stories and crime thrillers. Beyond writing, he's actively working to adapt his "Right to Kill" crime thriller series for television, demonstrating the entrepreneurial spirit needed in today's publishing landscape. In this episode:Journey from therapeutic blog writing in Portugal to bestselling authorThe importance of writing in your authentic voice and styleHow a traumatic experience in Spain became his breakthrough bookBuilding a social media following through genuine engagement and helping othersThe reality of traditional publishing vs. self-publishing marketingTransitioning from books to screenwriting and TV adaptationBold networking strategies that connect with celebrities and actorsThe challenges of getting film/TV projects greenlit without major representationWriting process: acting out scenes and reading dialogue aloud for authenticityResources mentioned:Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/Book Recommendations:"Midnight Express": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0988981440?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"The Firm" by John Grisham: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0440245923?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect with David P. Perlmutter:LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/DavidPPerlmutterAmazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0089Y9DW0Twitter/X: https://x.com/davepperlmutter?lang=enInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/davidpperlmutter/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/davidpperlmutter"Wrong Place Wrong Time":https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484898109?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl"Five Weeks": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UGHUZDY?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlConnect 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/


