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!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Shelby Leigh - The Power of TikTok: Turning Views Into Book Sales
Shelby Leigh is a mental health poetry author who has built a significant social media presence, with over 103,000 Instagram followers and viral TikTok success. Her journey from self-publishing to tr…
Brownell Landrum - From Screenplay to Novel: Building a Multi-Platform Author Career
Brownell Landrum is a multi-genre author who transitioned from business writing to fiction and screenwriting. Drawing from her experience in marketing and storytelling, she creates novels structured …
Rossana Corniel & Virginie Carmichael of Booksprout - Building Your Book's Social Proof Through Reviews (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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.…
Liam Gray - How Book Report Helps Authors Track Their Publishing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Liam Gray from Book Report shares insights into the company's analytics platform and his first major conference experience. As founder of Book Repor…
Megan Haskell - The Wide Publisher's Guide to Metadata Mastery (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 pu…
Michael Stewart - AI-Powered Writing: The Future of Storytelling (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 dist…
D.F. Hart - Making Sense of Author Finances (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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…
Tony Lee - From Comics to Novels: The Art of Scene Writing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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. R…
Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter - Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 c…
Monique Nelson of Atticus - Professional Book Formatting Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 f…
Marnye Young - The Magic of Audiobook Production: Beyond The Booth (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 experi…
Phil Marshall & Andrew Wallner of Spoken - The Future of Audio Publishing: AI Meets Monetization (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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 m…
Willow Winters - Mastering Direct Sales: A Self-Publishing Success Story (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[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…
Nicolette Terry - The Journey of a Military Spouse Turned Romance Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Nicolette Terry, a rising star in the romance genre, shares her journey from military spouse to published author. With relatable characters and pass…
Melissa Torres - The Dual Approach to Middle-Grade Book Marketing: Appealing to Parents and Kids (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Melissa Torres, a bestselling middle-grade author, shares her expertise on marketing books for the 8-12 age group. With insights on crafting irresis…
Julie Broad - From Book to Business: Unlocking the Power of Your Nonfiction Book (Live in Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Julie Broad, a Las Vegas-based author and founder of Book Launchers, shares her expertise on leveraging nonfiction books for business growth. With s…
Alex Smith of Book Vault - Creating Stunning Special Editions for Indie Authors (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Alex Smith, Technical Lead at Book Vault, shares insights on how the platform empowers indie authors to create high-quality, premium books through s…
Taylor Shelton of Ingram iD - Targeted Book Marketing Made Easy (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Taylor Shelton, Product Marketer and Product Manager at Ingram iD, shares insights on how the platform simplifies digital book marketing for authors…
Paige Allen & Deon McAdoo of IngramSpark - Harnessing Metadata for Book Marketing Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
Paige Allen, Director, and Deon McAdoo, Key Account Sales Manager at IngramSpark, share insights on the self-publishing process, the importance of m…
JD Barker - Crafting Page-Turning Thrillers: Tips and Techniques from a New York Times Best-Selling Author (Live at Author Nation 2024)
[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]
JD Barker, a New York Times bestselling thriller and horror author, shares insights on his writing career, the publishing industry, and effective mar…