KB's SelfPubEmpire

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Tired of podcasts that are too high level and don’t provide anything actionable to help you, the author, writer or creator? The SelfPubEmpire podcast is about writing, being an author, business, entrepreneurship, creators and marketing where I share my experience with self-publishing online. I discuss the business side and creative side of making money online. I am passionate about the creative process, business, social media and experimenting with marketing plans. This podcast can help you run your online creations as a real business and help you go from "Posts to Profit!"

  1. 024: Leveraging Discord to Boost Your Self-Publishing Success

    13/08/2024

    024: Leveraging Discord to Boost Your Self-Publishing Success

    🖋️📚 Unlock Your Self-Publishing Potential with Discord! 🚀✨ From connecting with fans to discovering invaluable resources, Discord is your ultimate community hub. Ready to take your book to the next level? Learn how to create your own Discord server! 💬👇  - Discord offers authors a new way to connect with their fan base. - Initially for gamers, Discord now serves various communities with 140 million monthly active users. - Authors like AF Kay effectively use Discord to engage with fans. - Topics covered: Why Discord, Getting Set Up, Best Practices, Measuring Success. - Discord can either distract or help grow a community around your content. - It's a powerful tool for self-published authors to deepen connections and expand reach. - Creating an interactive community boosts engagement and loyalty among fans. Try out my free Getting Started with KDP Guide!

    21 phút
  2. 023: Easy Audiobooks with Amazon Virtual Voice

    06/08/2024

    023: Easy Audiobooks with Amazon Virtual Voice

    🎧✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with Amazon Virtual Voice! Easily create your own audiobooks and bring stories to life. 📚🔥 Ready to turn words into magic? Start now! 👉 - **Amazon virtual voice service**: Still in Beta, now over 40,000 AI-narrated books since November 2023. - **Mixed reactions**: Critics argue it eliminates human narrators; supporters see benefits for self-publishing. - **Advantages**: Fast, cost-effective audiobook creation; option to use human narrators later. - **Quality concerns**: Human narrators offer better inflections and tone for bringing characters to life. - **Audiobook market growth**: Expected CAGR of 24.4-26.3%, with market potentially tripling from $5 billion in 2022 to nearly $15 billion by 2028. - **Step-by-step guide**:   - Open bookshelf and find eBook   - Test and select Virtual Voice   - Set Pricing   - Review with Virtual Voice Studio   - Publish Audiobook - **Requirements for eBooks** Free eBook: Getting started with KDP!

    22 phút
  3. 022: An Interview with LitRPG Author Brian King

    15/07/2024

    022: An Interview with LitRPG Author Brian King

    📚✨ Exciting News! We have the incredible Brian King joining us on the show to dive into his thrilling LitRPG series, Death and the Sword Saint! 🗡️📖 His third book just dropped in January and is already making waves on Amazon! 🌊 #LitRPG #NewRelease #AuthorInterview #BookLovers 📚💡 - Brian King discusses his LitRPG series, Death and the Sword Saint. - The third book in the series was released in January and is available on Amazon. - Brian gives us an overview of the story. - Brian’s interview includes his inspiration, integrating game mechanics, and balancing world-building with character development. - Other topics cover challenges in self-publishing, influences, reader engagement, and essential tools for writing. - Brian also talks about his self-publishing processes and advice for aspiring authors. Death and the Sword Saint vol 1 Death and the Sword Saint vol 2 Death and the Sword Saint vol 3 Check out my FREE Guide to Getting Started with KDP!

    32 phút
  4. 021: Five Easy Steps To Move Your Book From Print To Kindle (KDP Part 3)

    10/07/2024

    021: Five Easy Steps To Move Your Book From Print To Kindle (KDP Part 3)

    📚✨ Ready to publish your print book as an eBook? Here's your step-by-step guide! 🖥️➡️📝 Part 3 of my KDP series! Time to turn your manuscript into a masterpiece ✨📖 #AuthorLife #PublishingJourney #self-publishing 🌟🖋️ - Ensure the print version is ready and in an acceptable format (DOCX, HTML, RTF, plain text). - Download Kindle Create to convert, edit, and preview your document. - Format within Kindle Create, review headings, pages, and export to KPF or EPUB. - Create a cover using GIMP or other tools; ideal dimensions are 1,600 x 2,560 pixels. - Finalize details on KDP, upload KPF and cover, set price, and publish. - For additional distribution, use Draft2Digital for wider reach.

    29 phút
  5. 020: Book Cover Creation for High Performance Marketing with GIMP (KDP Process Part 2)

    02/07/2024

    020: Book Cover Creation for High Performance Marketing with GIMP (KDP Process Part 2)

    🚀✨ Dive into the world of self-publishing with me! 📚 Hear about my journey in creating eye-catching book covers 🎨 and why getting your artwork ready for KDP is key! 🔑 Not the best artist? No worries, I share tips on placing images & designing stunning graphics. 🎆💡Check out the latest episode! 🎙️🔗#SelfPublishing #BookCovers #KDP #AuthorLife #CreativeJourney - Hear about self-publishing and creating book covers. - I’m not the best artist but here’s how I enjoy placing images and designing graphics. - It’s important to get good artwork and upload it to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). - Listeners are encouraged to check out previous episodes for more context. - There are 5 steps for creating a book cover using KDP and GIMP software. - Step 1: Use KDP's cover creator and download the template for layout guidance. - Step 2: Obtain high-quality artwork for front and back covers, ensuring proper resolution. - Step 3: Understand basic features of GIMP, such as layers and image manipulation. - Step 4: Import the KDP template into GIMP and add layers for artwork and text. - Step 5: Add text, ensure alignment, flatten the image, and export as a PDF. - Save the work in GIMP's native format before exporting. - Engage with me on social media and share your self-publishing experiences. GIMP Check out my FREE Guide to Getting Started with KDP! Edited with Resound

    35 phút
  6. 019: My KDP Process For Self-Publishing a Short Fiction Book Part 1

    04/06/2024

    019: My KDP Process For Self-Publishing a Short Fiction Book Part 1

    🔙✨ Welcome back, everyone! I'm thrilled to dive into the exciting world of publishing once again. 📚 This time, you'll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how a book gets published. 🚀 - Discusses the process of publishing a book, specifically Peering in the Darkness. - Steps include manuscript formatting, KDP Bookshelf entry, setting details, and creating a book cover. - Manuscript formatting tips:   - Use the KDP template and modify in Word.   - Use a larger screen and multiple pages view.   - Ensure proper margins, wider on the inside.   - Handle bleed carefully.   - Utilize section breaks for formatting changes.   - Use automatic Table of Contents and page/word counting.   - Match page size with KDP bookshelf settings.   - Choose easy-to-read fonts, avoid default fonts.   - Consider the impact of images on printing costs and adjust accordingly. FREE Kindle publishing getting started guide!

    33 phút
  7. 018: Connect To Your Fans with Author Central on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

    27/05/2024

    018: Connect To Your Fans with Author Central on Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

    Don’t have a website? Your KDP author central page can serve as your professional front in the vast Amazon marketplace. According to Kindlepreneur.com, authors who actively update and maintain their author pages have seen an increase in both book visibility and sales. This isn't just about putting a face to a name; it’s about creating an inviting space for readers to learn more about you and your work. - Author Central on KDP can replace a personal website for authors. - Active page maintenance increases book visibility and sales. - Essential content for Author Central: Biography, Photo, Book List, Sales Rank/Reviews, Book Recommendations. - Recent updates have removed author photos/videos, blog feeds, and editorial reviews. - It is very important to have customer reviews and authentic content. - I encourage you to use Author Central for marketing and connecting with readers. https://selfpubempire.com/free

    28 phút
  8. 017: Exploring the LitRPG Book Genre

    20/05/2024

    017: Exploring the LitRPG Book Genre

    📚✨ Dive into the captivating world of LitRPG and embark on an epic adventure where pages come to life with levels, stats, and quest lines! 🎮💫 Join the journey today and level up your reading experience! #LitRPG #Authors Today we’re talking about the book genre called Literary Role-Playing Games or LitRPG. In this genre you delve into a realm where every turn of the page immerses you deeper into a world governed by levels, stats, and quest lines. It’s a genre that blends traditional storytelling with the mechanics of role-playing games, offering readers an experience like playing a game while engaging with a narrative. - LitRPG combines traditional storytelling with game elements like stats and quest lines. - The genre gained popularity internationally in the 2010s, rooted in speculative fiction. - LitRPG genre's growth fueled by self-publishing, particularly on platforms like Amazon and KDP. - Goodreads and Amazon show increasing interest and releases in the LitRPG genre. - LitRPG's appeal lies in its versatility to blend various genres with game mechanics. - Authors interested in the genre can research on Amazon, join LitRPG Facebook groups, and explore Royal Road for fan fiction. - The genre offers marketing opportunities through online platforms and direct engagement with fans. Top 100 LitRPG on Amazon Royal Road Check out AF Kay’s books of LitRPG on Amazon! Check out my FREE Guide to Getting Started with KDP! Edited with Resound

    20 phút
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Giới Thiệu

Tired of podcasts that are too high level and don’t provide anything actionable to help you, the author, writer or creator? The SelfPubEmpire podcast is about writing, being an author, business, entrepreneurship, creators and marketing where I share my experience with self-publishing online. I discuss the business side and creative side of making money online. I am passionate about the creative process, business, social media and experimenting with marketing plans. This podcast can help you run your online creations as a real business and help you go from "Posts to Profit!"

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Kevin Brandt
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2024
  • Tập
    24
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © Kevin Brandt
  • Trang web chương trình
    KB's SelfPubEmpire