EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 55 MIN
J.B. Barker's Journey to Becoming a Bestselling Author
from Zbooks Successful Authors Podcast · host Eric
"Traditional wisdom is wrong." Bestselling suspense author JD Barker pulls back the curtain on the advanced business tactics that skyrocketed his career.Tune in to find out why he creates his own book covers to license back to global publishers, how he uses NetGalley to fuel a massive email list exclusively for reviewers, and why he treats his name as a literal trademarked brand. Whether you are an indie author or aiming for traditional success, this short segment will completely change how you view the business of writing.
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"Traditional wisdom is wrong." Bestselling suspense author JD Barker pulls back the curtain on the advanced business tactics that skyrocketed his career.Tune in to find out why he creates his own book covers to license back to global publishers, how he uses NetGalley to fuel a massive email list exclusively for reviewers, and why he treats his name as a literal trademarked brand. Whether you are an indie author or aiming for traditional success, this short segment will completely change how you view the business of writing.
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