Behind the Scenes with Publishing Expert Jo Wildsmith - Spotlight on Success | Episode 60

Send us Fan MailBehind the Scenes with Publishing Expert Jo Wildsmith - Spotlight on Success | Episode 60.GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0In this special behind-the-scenes episode of the Spotlight Series, host Nicole Louise Geddes sits down with Jo Wildsmith, the Amazon publishing expert who helped bring "Spotlight on Success" from manuscript to bestseller.Discover the intricate world of book publishing, from formatting and categorisation to navigating Amazon's algorithms. Jo shares her expertise in print-on-demand publishing, reveals her favourite moment in the publishing process, and explains why success goes far beyond that coveted bestseller badge.What You'll Learn:The technical process of publishing a book on Amazon KDPHow to select the right categories and keywords for discoverabilityThe importance of professional formatting and why it mattersPrint-on-demand opportunities beyond books (merchandise, clothing, etc.)Why the bestseller badge is just the beginning of a book's journeyThe art and science of Amazon category selectionKey Quotes: "Success for me is when you get that magical feeling where everything is in flow and you are firing on all cylinders.""My very favourite part is where I first show it to the author and it no longer looks like that document. It looks like a book.""It's not just all about the bestseller. It's about where the book goes afterwards, who it reaches, who it speaks to, who it helps."Chapter Divisions0:00 - Introduction & Welcome Jo Wildsmith2:36 - What Success Looks Like for Jo4:47 - Jo's Print-on-Demand Business Journey7:40 - The Publishing Process Explained10:16 - From Manuscript to Formatted Book11:56 - The Art of Amazon Categories & Keywords13:21 - Jo's Favourite Part of the Process15:27 - Global Reach & International Markets16:08 - Who Should Read "Spotlight on Success"18:59 - Beyond the Bestseller Badge21:55 - The Publishing Pod Philosophy24:04 - Where to Find Jo & Final Thoughts25:52 - Episode Wrap-up #PublishingExpert #AmazonKDP #BookPublishing #SpotlightOnSuccess #PublishingPod #PrintOnDemand #BookFormatting #AmazonBestseller #BookLaunch #PerformerPreneur 📕  Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur📕  Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur