The Ingenium Books Podcast: Author. Publisher. Changemaker. Ingenium Books
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The trusted source for indie authors and/or publishers who aspire to be — or already are — changemakers. Your podcast hosts are Boni and John Wagner-Stafford of Ingenium Books. Publishing bi-weekly. Learn more at www.ingeniumbookspodcast.com.
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Preventing Book Returns: Strategies for Author Financial Stability - John Wagner-Stafford
Are you a self-published author, pouring your heart and soul into your book only to face the heartbreak of returns? Picture this: a cautionary tale of a publisher forced to pay back royalties on a staggering 25,000 returned copies. The publishing industry is like a consignment store, where that initial sale to a bookstore is just the beginning of a risky ride. But fear not, because in this captivating episode, we unravel the secrets of protecting yourself financially, setting aside a reserve ...
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Breaking Boundaries: The Inspiring Journey from Dyslexia to Self-Publishing
In this riveting episode of The Ingenium Books Podcast, author Ivan Scott defies the odds as he shares his journey through more than 300 rejections from traditional publishers, overcoming dyslexia, and achieving his dreams. With his mantra of "find a way or find an excuse," Ivan's story and positive attitude will inspire you no matter what obstacles you face in your author journey. "With dyslexia, I have to go from A to B, over to C, then to D, then to E and F. Oh, okay, now I'm where I ...
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Traditional Publishing Unveiled: Kathy Wagner Shares Her Inside Scoop
Author Kathy Wagner (no relation to the hosts) shares her journey to a traditional publishing offer, revealing the challenges of gaining media attention and recognition for her memoir, along with the joy of achieving what she had set out to do. Kathy's story shows us the value of perseverance, and teaches us that there is virtually no path to publishing that doesn't involve some hard work on behalf of the author. Listen as Kathy explores the opportunities and frustrations of being a new ...
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The Author's Guide to Email Marketing Featuring Matt Treacey
If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your lack of book sales, despite your efforts to utilize email marketing, then you are not alone. Many authors find themselves stuck in a cycle of sending out newsletters, freebies, and promotional emails, only to see minimal results. Instead of seeing increased book sales and stronger connections with readers, you may be experiencing low open rates, unresponsive subscribers, and a sense of wasted time and energy."Email is the most overlooked ma...
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How to Become a TEDx Speaker with Author Marjorie Aunos
Do you aspire to be a TEDx speaker? Are you eager to achieve the desired outcome of becoming a captivating presenter on the TEDx stage? Look no further. In this episode, our esteemed guest, Ingenium Books' author Marjorie Aunos, shares her invaluable insights on how to navigate the process of becoming a TEDx speaker. With her expertise, you can unlock the key to becoming a compelling TEDx speaker and realize your dream of captivating audiences worldwide.Every time I spoke, I felt more empower...
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Feathers, Music, and Community: Colleen Clark's Recipe for a Memorable Book Launch
Join us as we delve into the world of book launch events with author Colleen Clark. Discover the secrets to creating a successful and impactful event, filled with symbolism, intention, and collaboration. Don't miss this story of the book launch event to top all book launch events. I've always been aware that we can't do things on our own. This book launch was an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge all of us, because we're part of a collective that makes things possible. - Colleen Cl...