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The Publishing Performance Show

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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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
122
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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James Blatch - The Self Publishing Formula: How a Former BBC Reporter Built an Indie Empire

James Blatch - The Self Publishing Formula: How a Former BBC Reporter Built an Indie Empire

James Blatch is a former BBC Defence Reporter and BBFC Film Examiner who has successfully transitioned from journalism to becoming a bestselling author of military aviation thrillers. His extensive r…

00:53:13  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
Victoria Gerkin - The Audiobook Empire: How Podium Entertainment Publishes 2,600 Books Annually

Victoria Gerkin - The Audiobook Empire: How Podium Entertainment Publishes 2,600 Books Annually

Victoria Gerkin is the Publisher at Podium Entertainment, a leading audiobook publishing company that specializes in transforming independent authors' works into professional audio productions. With …

00:44:42  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Dakota Krout - The LitRPG Method: How Gaming Logic Creates Bestselling Fantasy Fiction

Dakota Krout - The LitRPG Method: How Gaming Logic Creates Bestselling Fantasy Fiction

Dakota Krout is a pioneering LitRPG author and visionary founder of Mountaindale Press, one of the leading publishing houses specializing in LitRPG, GameLit, and cultivation fiction. With a unique ba…

00:48:38  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Shelby Leigh - TikTok Marketing Meets #BookTok: A Viral Success Formula

Shelby Leigh - TikTok Marketing Meets #BookTok: A Viral Success Formula

Shelby Leigh is a breakthrough mental health poetry author who has masterfully leveraged social media to transform her writing career from self-published obscurity to traditional publishing success. …

00:36:04  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Stuart Grant - How to Build an Author Site That Actually Sells Books

Stuart Grant - How to Build an Author Site That Actually Sells Books

Stuart Grant is the founder of Digital Authors Toolkit, a specialized digital agency that has revolutionized how authors establish their online presence. With over a decade of deep experience in the …

00:45:45  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
Kevin J. Anderson - 24 Million Books Sold: The Bestseller's Guide to Traditional and Indie Success

Kevin J. Anderson - 24 Million Books Sold: The Bestseller's Guide to Traditional and Indie Success

Kevin J. Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author and literary powerhouse with over 24 million books in print worldwide. Best known for his groundbreaking work expanding the Dune universe alon…

00:54:12  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Craig Martelle - The 20 Books to 50K Method

Craig Martelle - The 20 Books to 50K Method

Craig Martelle is a powerhouse in the indie publishing world with nearly 200 published works, including over 110 full-length novels. A retired Marine and former lawyer turned bestselling author, Crai…

00:49:07  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Isabelle Knight - The PR Secrets That Made JK Rowling Famous (And How You Can Use Them)

Isabelle Knight - The PR Secrets That Made JK Rowling Famous (And How You Can Use Them)

Isabelle Knight is a celebrity publicist turned author branding expert who has worked with literary icons including JK Rowling and major organizations like the BBC. As founder of Build Your Author Br…

00:45:53  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Dave Chesson - How to Beat Amazon's Algorithm with Strategic Keywords

Dave Chesson - How to Beat Amazon's Algorithm with Strategic Keywords

Dave Chesson is the founder of Kindlepreneur and creator of Publisher Rocket, one of the most trusted keyword research tools in the publishing industry. With years of experience helping authors crack…

00:44:27  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Kathleen Sweeney - 300+ 3D Book Mockups: Why Visual Marketing Beats Text Every Time

Kathleen Sweeney - 300+ 3D Book Mockups: Why Visual Marketing Beats Text Every Time

Kathleen Sweeney is the COO of Book Brush, a comprehensive design platform specifically created for authors since 2018. Book Brush specializes in helping authors create professional marketing graphic…

00:24:16  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Dan Miller - Why AI Content Can't Be Copyrighted (And What Authors Need to Know)

Dan Miller - Why AI Content Can't Be Copyrighted (And What Authors Need to Know)

Dan Miller is the founder of The Copy Detectives, a specialized service that helps authors navigate copyright permissions and AI content disclosure requirements. With extensive experience in copyrigh…

00:41:28  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Kevin Tumlinson - How to Hire a $7.50/Hour Author VA That Actually Understands Your Author Business

Kevin Tumlinson - How to Hire a $7.50/Hour Author VA That Actually Understands Your Author Business

Kevin Tumlinson is a bestselling author and Chief Brand Officer for Author Anchor, a service that connects authors with trained virtual assistants from the Philippines. With extensive experience mana…

00:46:18  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Matty Dalrymple - The Podcast Strategy That Builds Authors' Careers (Not Just Book Sales)

Matty Dalrymple - The Podcast Strategy That Builds Authors' Careers (Not Just Book Sales)

Matty Dalrymple is a bestselling author with two thriller series: the Ann Kinnear Suspense novels and the Lizzy Ballard thrillers. She's also the host of The Indy Author Podcast, which has been runni…

00:40:24  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
Hassan Osman - Why Your Book Should Be a Business Card on Steroids (Not a Money Maker)

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 …

00:45:05  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Michael La Ronn - How to Write 100+ Books While Working Full-Time (The Ultimate Productivity System)

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 aspiri…

00:35:09  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Chris Benetti - The Book Funnel System That Generated 10X ROI in 6 Months

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 advert…

00:43:51  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Michael Stockham - How to Write Legal Thrillers When You Actually Know the Law

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 …

00:34:47  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Tony Lee - The

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 t…

01:00:27  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
William Gasner - Why Micro-Influencers Beat Celebrities for Book Marketing (And Cost 90% Less)

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-commer…

00:45:49  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Eddie Rice - Why Fiction Authors Are Missing Out on Podcast Goldmines

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 t…

00:41:30  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
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