
Zen and the Art of Self-Publishing with Janet Margot: Where craft, strategy, and calming down about book marketing actually meet.
I'm Janet Margot - author, former Amazonian, Amazon Ads coach and founder of Book Geeks Media. I help indie authors navigate the tension between making meaningful work and finding readers for it. This isn't another "quit your day job in 90 days" channel. We talk about:... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipArtsBooksBusiness | |||

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This program centers indie publishing from a craft-forward perspective while staying grounded in practical publishing strategy. Across episodes, the conversations consistently blend writing craft with business concerns, covering topics like Amazon Ads anxiety, author finances, project management for self-publishers, and methods to slow down the hustle without sacrificing visibility. Listeners likely want actionable guidance on pricing, marketing, and managing an author business, all delivered in a calm, candid style that favors authenticity and sustainable practices over hype. A notable strength is the host's approach to balancing creative integrity with strategic execution, often featuring collaborators and guests who bring diverse angles ... more
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