The Publishing Performance Show

Teddy Smith
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The Publishing Performance Show

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. Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips to elevate your self-publishing prowess. Whether you’re just beginning your literary voyage or seeking to refine your craft, this show brims with wisdom and inspiration to help you thrive in the self-publishing realm. Each episode promises listeners at least one actionable tip for their self-published books and a must-read recommendation from our esteemed guests. Tune in for an inspiring, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the indie author experience!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Lucy McCarraher of Book Magic AI - The $100,000 Book: The AI-Powered Secret to Writing Your Business Book in Record Time

    Lucy McCarraher is the Founder of Rethink Press, BookMagic AI, the book-writing app, and the Business Book Awards. She also hosts the ABOO – A Book of One's Own – women writers' network. She is the author of 13 books including three novels, four self-help books and six books on writing books. Lucy mentors non-fiction and fiction authors through planning and writing their books and is the UK's most experienced business book mentor. She recently won a Stevie Award for Women Helping Women in Bus...

    44 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ellen Erikson - How to Make Money from Classic, Public Domain Books

    Ellen Erikson is a publisher of over 30 books, combining self-authored works and public domain publications. Her expertise lies in identifying, updating, and successfully marketing classic works for modern audiences.In this episode:Understanding public domain books and copyright lawsGuidelines for publishing on Amazon KDPStrategies for standing out in the marketFinding and selecting profitable titlesFormatting and production considerationsMarketing and advertising approachesCommon pitfalls an...

    28 min

  3. JAN 21

    Tom Wilde of ProWritingAid - Why Your Grammar Checker is Holding You Back from Writing a Best Seller

    Tom Wilde is the Head of Partnerships at ProWritingAid, a comprehensive toolkit for storytellers that helps authors improve their writing through advanced analysis and AI-powered features. With a background in English teaching, he brings deep insight into how writers can elevate their craft through technology.In this episode:Evolution of ProWritingAid from grammar checker to complete writing toolkitUnderstanding passive vs active voiceKey reports and features for writersAI-powered tools for s...

    37 min

  4. JAN 17

    Audrey Hughey - Write Your Book in One Year: A Busy Author’s Complete Guide

    Audrey Hughey is a planner and workbook creator, and a multi-genre fiction author. She uses her B.A. in English and M.A. in Ancient and Classical History to research and craft riveting horror and thriller stories brimming with cultural nuance and rich with lore. She lives in the hills of Appalachia with her family and sweet-but-bossy felines.In this episode:The importance of holistic life planning for authorsBreaking down yearly writing goalsCreating effective daily routinesManaging productiv...

    44 min

  5. JAN 16

    Evan Gow of StoryOrigin - The Power of Author Newsletters: Inside StoryOrigin

    Evan Gow is the founder of StoryOrigin, a platform designed to help authors grow their readership through newsletter marketing, review management, and cross-promotions. With a background in tech entrepreneurship and creative writing, he created StoryOrigin to streamline the essential tools authors need for success.In this episode:Benefits of author newslettersCreating effective reader magnetsNewsletter content strategiesCross-promotion techniquesBuilding subscriber listsNewsletter monetizatio...

    44 min

  6. JAN 9

    Oriana Leckert from Kickstarter - How Authors Are Raising Millions Through Crowdfunding

    Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she helps creators bring a marvelous array of literary projects to life. She's written and edited for Vice, MTV News, Slate, Hyperallergic, Gothamist, Atlas Obscura, and many more. Her first book, Brooklyn Spaces: 50 Hubs of Culture and Creativity (Monacelli, 2015), grew out of a multi-year project chronicling the rise and fall of under-the-radar creative places across New York City.In this episode:Understanding Kickstarter's role...

    38 min

  7. JAN 7

    The Publishing Performance Show: Our 2024 in Review & Future Plans

    Hey everyone! What a wild ride 2024 has been. From welcoming a new baby (and realizing two kids is WAY more than double the work) to watching this show grow beyond my wildest dreams, I want to share the highs, lows, and everything in between of this incredible year.In this episode, I'm diving into:Life as a publishing dad The amazing guests who've joined us - from Susie Quinn to Kevin J AndersonMy Vegas adventure at Author Nation (what happens in Vegas... gets recorded!)Growing my own bo...

    14 min

  8. 12/31/2024

    Michele DeFilippo - The Art of Professional Book Production: Inside 1106 Design

    Michele DeFilippo is the owner of 1106 Design, providing comprehensive book publishing services for indie authors since 2001. With over 52 years in the publishing industry, she brings extensive expertise in book design, typesetting, and project management.In this episode:Journey from Crown Publishers to founding 1106 DesignEvolution of book formatting from manual typesetting to digitalCommon mistakes authors make in self-publishingImportance of professional book design and formattingWorking w...

    25 min
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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. Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips to elevate your self-publishing prowess. Whether you’re just beginning your literary voyage or seeking to refine your craft, this show brims with wisdom and inspiration to help you thrive in the self-publishing realm. Each episode promises listeners at least one actionable tip for their self-published books and a must-read recommendation from our esteemed guests. Tune in for an inspiring, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the indie author experience!

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  • Creator
    Teddy Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Publishing Performance Show
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