
Do you find that the traditional methods for book publishing aren't working for you? Are you a publisher or author who wants to innovate, succeed, and expand your audience through time-tested methods? We offer time-tested publishing methods that we know work because we have used them to sell millions of books in a changing industry. We have been inundated with requests for consulting so we created... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 366 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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This is a good show but for the love of God Joe, get a better mic.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all, love the casual back-and-forth of the conversations which have so many nuggets of wisdom gleaned over the years!
You write:
“We've said it hundreds of times on this pod: the problems that everyone assumes and claims to plague publishing aren't programs at all. So what is publishing's biggest problem?”
LAZINESS?
Better than IBPA. Better than Publisher’s Weekly. Listen (and enjoy) Joe and Ellie right now.
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The content of the episodes revolves around innovative strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving publishing industry, with particular emphasis on small presses. Key topics include effective marketing strategies, managing excess inventory, the challenges posed by print-on-demand technologies, and the implications of book bans on diverse literature. The discussions are grounded in real-world experiences, offering insights into both the business and creative aspects of publishing, making it valuable for authors, publishers, and other industry stakeholders alike. Listeners can benefit from actionable advice and unique perspectives from industry professionals as they seek to understand and adapt to the changes within the publishing landscap... more
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