Book Bibles & Story Structure with Storysnap // EP227

Episode Summary Cameron Sutter joins us to talk about Storysnap, a tool he designed to help authors create story bibles and streamline their creative process. ...

10 Tips for Self-Published Authors to Get More Book Reviews

As a self-published author, you've poured your heart and soul into writing your book. But once it's out in the world, you face a new challenge: getting reviews. Book reviews serve as social proof that boosts your book's credibility and helps potential readers decide...

Curating Your Community of Superfans // EP226

Episode Summary Rachel Rener, writer of modern romantasy and voice Tana the tiefling on the DnD podcast, Of Dice and Friends chats with Mark about finding your superfans and creating a community as an author and creator. [simplecast-embed...

The Pre-Launch Checklist

Successful book launches all share a common denominator: Successful planning. And good planning starts with a checklist. Your pre-launch checklist will serve as a roadmap to lead you down the path toward a successful launch.  In the April Issue of The Indie Advantage,...

Ask Draft2Digital Anything (April 2025) // EP225

Episode Summary The D2D Team is back to answer viewer questions, so tune in to hear the questions on the minds of your fellow authors hosted by Jim and Mark, who always have the answers! [simplecast-embed...

Book Bibles & Story Structure with Storysnap // EP227

Episode Summary Cameron Sutter joins us to talk about Storysnap, a tool he designed to help authors create story bibles and streamline their creative process. ...

Curating Your Community of Superfans // EP226

Episode Summary Rachel Rener, writer of modern romantasy and voice Tana the tiefling on the DnD podcast, Of Dice and Friends chats with Mark about finding your superfans and creating a community as an author and creator. [simplecast-embed...

Ask Draft2Digital Anything (April 2025) // EP225

Episode Summary The D2D Team is back to answer viewer questions, so tune in to hear the questions on the minds of your fellow authors hosted by Jim and Mark, who always have the answers! [simplecast-embed...

Virtual Author Assistants with Kevin Tumlinson // EP224

Episode Summary Kevin Tumlinson makes his triumphant return to Self Publishing Insiders! Kevin returns to talk to Jim about Author Anchor and his work helping authors get the most out of virtual author assistants. [simplecast-embed...

The Intersection of Craft & Commerce // EP223

Episode Summary Russell Nohelty of the Author Stack and Wannabe Press joins us to talk about where craft & commerce meet in your author career and how to find both creative and commercial fulfillment with your writing. [simplecast-embed...

Making the Most of Reader Events // EP222

Episode Summary Tawdra Kandle joins us to share her insights from her latest column, Smart Marketing for Savvy Authors, where she talks about making the most of your opportunities at reader events and conferences. [simplecast-embed...
Three Years of Smashwords and Draft2Digital

Three Years of Draft2Digital and Smashwords // EP221

Episode Summary It's the three year anniversary of Draft2Digital and Smashwords joining forces. Kris Austin and Mark Coker join Jim to look back on the last three years and forward to our plans to come. [simplecast-embed...
Aristotle for Novelists

Aristotle for Novelists // EP220

Episode Summary Douglas Vigliotti joins us on this week's Self Publishing Insiders to reflect on how the philosophical lessons of Aristotle can benefit authors looking to improve in their craft. [simplecast-embed...
Inside Draft2Digital's Tools and Services

Inside Draft2Digital’s Tools and Services // EP219

Episode Summary The D2D team is here to talk through some of our popular and lesser known tools, and answer questions you might have about the services D2D provides. ...
Writing Better, Faster with Becca Syme

Writing Better, Faster with Becca Syme // EP218

Episode Summary Becca Syme, Author coach and founder of The Better-Faster Academy, has individually coached more than 5000 authors at all levels. Becca joins us to help you get past whatever's keeping you from writing better faster stories. [simplecast-embed...

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