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The Publishing Performance Show

Teddy Smith
Self-Publishing
Horror Writing
Marketing Strategies
Networking
Humor
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Comedy Writing
Indie Publishing
Marketing For Authors
Southern Gothic Literature
Networking In Writing
Writing Productivity
Literature
Writing Techniques
Character Development
Keyword Research
Publishing Industry
Author Conferences
Fiction Genres
Sitcoms

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.

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Madeline Shue is the Publishing Lead at ElevenLabs, an AI audio platform founded in 2022 and based in London with approximately 400 employees worldwide. ElevenLabs builds AI audio models including text-to-speech, speech-to-text, music, and sound effe... more

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Walt Hampton is the Acquisitions Editor and Director of Marketing at Summit Press Publishing, where he reviews incoming manuscripts and helps authors do more than simply publish—he helps them get the book out into the world in a big way. Walt works w... more

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Nicholas Keating-Casbarro is the author and creator of the Vitilarium Universe, a far-future sci-fi series following humanity after becoming multi-planetary. With seven books planned, Nicholas crafts character-focused stories exploring themes of powe... more

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Becca Puglisi is an international speaker and bestselling author who has sold over one million copies of her Thesaurus series, with The Emotion Thesaurus being her flagship book. Starting as critique partners on Critique Circle, Becca and co-author A... more

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Recent Guests

Walt Hampton
Acquisitions Editor and Director of Marketing for Summit Press Publishing
Summit Press Publishing
Episode: Walt Hampton – The 6 Paths to Finishing Your Book (Even When You’re Busy)
Nicholas Keating-Casbarro
Author and founder of The Vitilarium Universe
The Vitilarium Universe
Episode: Nicholas Keating-Casbarro – Creating Factions, Religion, and Government for Your Fictional World
Becca Puglisi
An international writer and speaker who sold over a million copies of her book.
Episode: Becca Puglisi – Why Your Characters Keep Shrugging (And How to Fix It with The Emotion Thesaurus)
Michael Drew
Founder of Promote a Book and Book Retreat
promote2book.com
Episode: Michael Drew – Why Self-Published Authors Can't Hit Major Bestseller Lists (And What to Do Instead)
Amy Suto
Seven-figure freelance writer, best-selling author, and founder of the Substack, Make Writing Your Job.
Make Writing Your Job
Episode: Amy Suto – The Three-Pillar System for Making Six Figures as a Self-Published Author
Dave King
Writer of Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, which has sold over 200,000 copies and is used as a textbook.
Episode: Dave King – Self-Editing Techniques Every Fiction Writer Must Know Before Publishing
Lucy McCarraher
Founder of BookMagic AI and Rethink Press, author of 13 books, UK's most experienced business book mentor
Rethink Press
Episode: Lucy McCarraher of BookMagic AI – Using AI to Write Your Book (Without AI Writing Your Book)
Barbara Boyd
Author and book coach to over 100 authors
Barbara Boyd Coaching
Episode: Barbara Boyd – The Venn Diagram Strategy: Writing Nonfiction Books That Actually Get Read
Rodney Miles
Author of The Book Dude series and self-publishing consultant
Episode: Rodney Miles – What First-Time Authors Need to Know Before Self-Publishing

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Teddy Smith
Host of The Publishing Performance Show

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • A great resource of help

    I first came across this podcast from my training with Sophie Howard. The episodes here provide some insightful offerings to help in my new journey of becoming a published author. A fantastic and inspirational resource available to anyone who wishes to gain more experience in the publishing world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoolzinOz2007
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great show! Great guests!

    Teddy asks such amazing questions. I learn so much from listening to The Publishing Performance Show. What a great resource for authors, authorpreneurs, and aspiring authors!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Pocket PhD
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast for Self- Publishers

    I had stopped writing books but started again after listening to this podcast. Teddy does a great job speaking with all sorts of people in the publishing industry. He asks good questions and the episodes are usually around 30 mins long which is perfect for my morning walks. If you are a writer or in the self publishing world, then this podcast is worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SUSIEQINOZ
    Australia9 months ago
  • Well-informed host and enjoyable show.

    I was Teddy‘s guest a few months ago and I really enjoyed it. He was well informed as he obviously reads widely and had some great ideas for all authors, whether traditionally or self-published. I look forward to catching up with the rest of the series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HannahParry236
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Very Engaging and Informative

    Teddy Smith is an engaging podcast host and asks excellent questions. This show will certainly help both novice and experienced authors to succeed! We talked about mistakes most first-time authors make that sabotage their success and what to do instead to set your book up to achieve its potential to increase your impact and income. We also covered different models to monetize your book and discussed my book "Turn Words Into Wealth". Recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Same-Page-Publishing
    United Statesa year ago

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A consistently practical show for self-publishers with actionable tips and reliable guests.
Guests are strong, the host keeps conversations engaging, and episodes are a solid length for busy listeners.
Teddy asks such amazing questions and covers a wide range of publishing topics, making it a great resource for authors and aspiring authors.

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Nicholas Keating-Casbarro – Creating Factions, Religion, and Government for Your Fictional World
Q: Do you ever find yourself falling down like a world building rabbit hole?
I don't get bogged down, but I find that when the writing starts getting hard, it usually means something isn't well-defined enough in my world-building.
Nicholas Keating-Casbarro – Creating Factions, Religion, and Government for Your Fictional World
Q: Did you use any visual tools, things like maps, timelines, family trees, or anything like that?
Yes, I created a map of the mega city of Kairos and included sigils of each faction in the front of my book to immerse readers in the story.
Nicholas Keating-Casbarro – Creating Factions, Religion, and Government for Your Fictional World
Q: Where did you begin with the world building? Did you have a particular structure that you followed in order to build that world out?
I started with the themes I wanted to write about, focusing on character and philosophical undercurrents alongside gritty world structures.
Michael Drew – Why Self-Published Authors Can't Hit Major Bestseller Lists (And What to Do Instead)
Q: What does it look like working with you?
The first thing is to define your outcome, measurements, strategy, and tactics during an in-depth two-day session to tailor a plan for your bestseller campaign.
Evan Gow of StoryOrigin – How to Grow Your Author Newsletter from Zero to Thousands
Q: What should new authors prioritize when starting with StoryOrigin?
Focus on building your mailing list first, and follow the checklist provided in your StoryOrigin dashboard to get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Publishing Performance Show

What is The Publishing Performance Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show focused on practical, real-world guidance for indie and self-published authors. Across episodes, listeners hear from writers, editors, and publishing professionals who share actionable tips on finishing books, marketing, editing, and leveraging tools to build a sustainable author business. Discussions often center on hands-on methods for writing craft, world-building, book launches, and using platforms and services to reach readers more effectively. A notable strength is the diversity of guests—from editors and coaches to marketing pros and software creators—offering a broad view of the self-publishing ecosystem and concrete steps listeners can apply right away. This mix makes it appealing to both aspiring authors and seasoned indies... more

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1. Walt Hampton
2. Nicholas Keating-Casbarro
3. Becca Puglisi
4. Michael Drew
5. Amy Suto
6. Dave King
7. Lucy McCarraher
8. Barbara Boyd

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