Self Publishing Insiders
Draft2Digital, Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Jim Azevedo, Lexi GreeneBrought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D c... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 284 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessMarketingArtsBooks | |||
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A show focused on indie publishing, author careers, and the tools and strategies that help writers reach readers. Episodes regularly explore writing craft, marketing, distribution, and platform options, often featuring guests who specialize in self-publishing, author services, and publishing technology. Notable strengths include practical, playbook-style discussions with industry veterans, demonstrations of how to grow author brands, and deep dives into topics like print-on-demand, translation, and community-building. A recurring theme is empowering authors to take control of their publishing journey through hands-on guidance, tools, and real-world case studies from the indie publishing ecosystem.
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1. The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
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5. Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers
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Self Publishing Insiders launched 6 years ago and published 284 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Self Publishing Insiders include:
1. Tikiri Herath
2. Amy Award
3. Jackie Renee
4. Jennifer Bogle
5. Emily Goodwin
6. Becca Puglisi
7. Jo Wildsmith
8. Matilda Swift
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