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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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Leah Paulos - The Pitch Perfect Formula: How to Get Media Coverage for Your Book

Leah Paulos - The Pitch Perfect Formula: How to Get Media Coverage for Your Book

Leah Paulos is the founder and director of publicity for Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School. With a background in journalism as a writer and magazine editor at Condé Nast, Leah brings a unique p…

00:45:41  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Flora Qian - Breaking Censorship Through Language: One Writer's Journey from Shanghai to New York

Flora Qian - Breaking Censorship Through Language: One Writer's Journey from Shanghai to New York

Flora Qian is a writer born and raised in Shanghai who later lived in Hong Kong for over a decade before relocating to New York City. Her novel "South of the Yangtze" won the Proverse Prize, an inter…

00:33:36  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
Marco Moutinho of Dibbly - From Idea to Book in 24 Hours: How Dibbly's AI Tools Streamline Book Creation

Marco Moutinho of Dibbly - From Idea to Book in 24 Hours: How Dibbly's AI Tools Streamline Book Creation

Marco Moutinho is the founder and CEO of Dibbly (formerly The Urban Writers), a comprehensive content creation platform that combines AI tools with freelance writing services. The rebranding from The…

00:30:16  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
John DeMato - The Book Boudoir: Professional Photography that Sells More Books

John DeMato - The Book Boudoir: Professional Photography that Sells More Books

John DeMato is a visual storytelling expert and professional photographer who specializes in creating compelling visual content for entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, and consultants. After transition…

00:28:05  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Carol Kabaale - Facebook Ads Made Simple: Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for New Authors

Carol Kabaale - Facebook Ads Made Simple: Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies for New Authors

Carol Kabaale is a Facebook ads expert based in South Africa who transitioned from a corporate hospitality career to digital marketing after seeking more freedom and fulfillment in her work. With eig…

00:29:51  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
Hannah Parry - The Hero's Journey: Building Historical Fiction with Classic Story Structure

Hannah Parry - The Hero's Journey: Building Historical Fiction with Classic Story Structure

Hannah Parry is an author of both adult and young adult fiction who came to writing later in life after initially training as a nurse. With a family background in writing (her parents were copywriter…

00:35:29  |   Sat 15 Mar 2025
Alexa Nazzaro - Launch Like a Pro: Customized Marketing Strategies for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Children's Books

Alexa Nazzaro - Launch Like a Pro: Customized Marketing Strategies for Fiction, Nonfiction, and Children's Books

Alexa Nazzaro is the founder of Axel Author Group, a publishing services company with the memorable tagline "we won't let you publish crap." With a background in writing and business communications, …

00:35:17  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Barbara Boyd - The Book Coach Approach: Finding Your Idea, Audience, and Objective

Barbara Boyd - The Book Coach Approach: Finding Your Idea, Audience, and Objective

Barbara Boyd is a book coach and author who has guided over 100 authors through the publishing process. With a specialty in nonfiction writing, Barbara helps experts transform their knowledge into we…

00:37:09  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Ray Hartjen - Writing Your Truth: How Personal Memoirs Create Connection and Healing

Ray Hartjen - Writing Your Truth: How Personal Memoirs Create Connection and Healing

Ray Hartjen is an author, musician, and cancer patient advocate who has written several books including "Me, Myself and My Multiple Myeloma" - a memoir about his journey with blood cancer. After bein…

00:49:11  |   Sat 08 Mar 2025
Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan - Beyond Basic Covers: How Professional Design Drives Book Success

Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan - Beyond Basic Covers: How Professional Design Drives Book Success

Gene Mollica and Sasha Almazan are the creative duo behind GNS Cover Design Studio, a premium book cover design company specializing in photo-based, high-impact covers for authors. With over 15 years…

00:52:04  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide

Dale L. Roberts - Beyond Amazon: The Strategic Approach to Publishing Wide

Dale L. Roberts is an award-winning writer and the author of "Publishing Wide," a comprehensive guide for authors looking to expand their book distribution beyond Amazon. With over a decade of experi…

00:42:12  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Mike Capuzzi - The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing

Mike Capuzzi - The Magic of Short Books: Turning Expertise into Effective Marketing

Mike Capuzzi is the founder of Byte Size Books and creator of the "shook" concept – short, helpful books designed as powerful marketing tools for business owners. With almost 30 years in the marketin…

00:35:51  |   Sat 01 Mar 2025
Jay Styles - The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business

Jay Styles - The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business

Jay Styles is an Amazon bestselling author, coach, and former radio personality who helps entrepreneurs and business owners leverage books as powerful marketing tools. After pivoting his career durin…

00:32:19  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
Rodney Miles - The Three Pillars of Self-Publishing Success: Product, Platform, and Publicity

Rodney Miles - The Three Pillars of Self-Publishing Success: Product, Platform, and Publicity

Rodney Miles is the author of "The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing" series and a self-publishing consultant with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Having worked on more than 300 book …

00:35:19  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
Rami Jandali - The Art of Children's Storytelling: Writing and Illustrating with Purpose

Rami Jandali - The Art of Children's Storytelling: Writing and Illustrating with Purpose

Rami Jandali is a children's book author and illustrator who combines his love of storytelling with artistic talent to create engaging books that spread messages of kindness and acceptance. Through h…

00:30:35  |   Sat 22 Feb 2025
Martyn Ellington & Steven Stiefel - From Novel to Screen: Mastering Multi-Format Storytelling

Martyn Ellington & Steven Stiefel - From Novel to Screen: Mastering Multi-Format Storytelling

Martyn Ellington and Steven Stiefel are trans-Atlantic writing partners who blend British and American sensibilities in their collaborative works. Through their production company MESS Productions, t…

00:58:34  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
Nicky Billou - Beyond Book Sales: How Podcast Guesting Can Transform Your Author Business

Nicky Billou - Beyond Book Sales: How Podcast Guesting Can Transform Your Author Business

Nicky Billou is a business coach and author who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and authors maximize their impact through podcast guesting. As the author of "Get Booked and Get Paid" and "Finish…

00:40:08  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Russell Nohelty - Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter

Russell Nohelty - Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter

Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author who has successfully navigated both fiction and non-fiction publishing. Starting his career with aspirations in filmmaking, he transitioned to comics…

01:06:04  |   Sat 15 Feb 2025
Dr. Nicole Janz - Breaking Through Writer's Block: A Coach's Guide to Productive Writing

Dr. Nicole Janz - Breaking Through Writer's Block: A Coach's Guide to Productive Writing

Dr. Nicole Janz is a social scientist and a book coach with over 20 years of experience as a journalist, academic, and writer. After leaving academia four years ago, she transitioned into creative wr…

00:41:12  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Louise Harris - The Complete Guide to Book Editing and Development

Louise Harris - The Complete Guide to Book Editing and Development

Louise Harris is the founder and president of LAST Research and Editing, specializing in comprehensive editing services for authors. With over 30 years of experience in editing and journalism, she ha…

00:35:49  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
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