Fully Booked EP200: What We’ve Learned After 200 Episodes

For the 200th episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland go solo to reflect on how much the self-publishing world has evolved since the podcast first launched almost four years ago. This milestone discussion explores the industry’s biggest shifts, from the rise of direct sales and the decline of platform dependence to the growing need for authentic reader relationships. It’s a wide-ranging, state-of-the-industry conversation rooted in insight from past episodes and the hard-earned perspective of two hosts who have seen it all. Whether you're launching your first book or working to stay ahead of changing algorithms and business models, this episode distills key takeaways from hundreds of conversations with bestselling authors, experts, and innovators. From TikTok to Substack, short fiction to sales funnels, and scams to success stories, revisit the trends that matter and the lessons worth remembering in this candid and comprehensive look at where the indie author world stands today and where it may be headed next.   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book?  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/   All episode details and links:  https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast