
Brought 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 | 279 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Lexi, Nick, and Mark from the Draft2Digital Team is here to answer author questions about publishing, best practices, and distributing your books with Draft2Digital.
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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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Recent guests on Self Publishing Insiders include:
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4. Becca Puglisi
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