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Everything Publishing Podcast
by Everything Publishing Podcast
Welcome to the Everything Publishing Podcast, where we talk about everything writers need to know to be successful.
Episodes
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How to be an Amazon Best Seller
Tune in to Marketing Director Melanie Calahan and her fluffy sidekick, Sage, for a chat about September's theme: "How to be an Amazon Best Seller," geared toward self-published authors.
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Time is Meaningless
Join Melanie Calahan as she discusses how writers really navigate the hurdles of carving out time for their practice. In this episode, she is joined by three other SPS team members who are all at various stages in their careers with different approaches to and demands on their schedules that...
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The Three Myths of Self-Publishing
In this episode, join Marketing Director Melanie Calahan as she debunks the three most common myths of the self-publishing process.
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Metadata is a Puzzle: How to Find the Right Categories for Your Book
Metadata isn’t just about filling out forms—it’s a strategic tool to help your book reach the right readers. In this episode of the Everything Publishing Podcast, Melanie Calahan and Maggie Genevich from Self-Publishing Services go beyond the basics to explore the nuances of choosing categories…
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What Is Poetry Anyway? (And Why Does It Matter?)
Poetry: misunderstood, overlooked, and often feared—especially by those of us whose last real exposure to it was a high school unit that left us more confused than inspired. In this episode of the Everything Publishing podcast, Melanie Calahan sits down with colleague Danielle Cooney—SPS media...
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Decoding Metadata: A Deep Dive
In this episode of the Everything Publishing Podcast, we dive deep into the world of metadata with our very own project manager and metadata specialist, Margaret Genevich. We'll explore: What exactly is metadata? Why is it so important for book discoverability? How to choose the best keywords and...
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Writing Routines for Real People: Flowcharts, Enemies, & Electrified Meat
Ever feel like your writing routine is more "wishful thinking" than "words on the page"? Join Melanie and Emma from Self-Publishing Services as they dive deep into the REAL struggles of developing a writing routine (and actually sticking to it!). In this episode, you'll discover: Unconventional...
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Mastering Author Newsletters: Essential Marketing Strategies
Welcome to another episode of the Everything Publishing Podcast. Join Melanie Calahan, Director of Marketing at Self Publishing Services, and our marketing expert Kendall, as they delve deep into the power of newsletters for authors. This discussion covers everything from the importance of...
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Unpacking Tropes in Fiction: More Than Just Clichés?
Welcome to another episode of the Everything Publishing Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of literary tropes. Join Melanie Calahan and Kendall from Self Publishing Services as they explore the intriguing role of tropes across various genres, from romance to mystery to fantasy, and…
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Beta and Sensitivity Readers
Join Melanie and Kendall in this in-depth, hour-long conversation as we unravel the invaluable roles of beta readers and sensitivity readers in the book publishing process. Whether you're a seasoned author or just embarking on your writing journey, understanding when and how to engage with these...
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Red Flags and Green Flags in Publishing Partners
Self-publishing is a complicated business. For new authors looking to get into the indie publishing world are often overwhelmed by all the things they don't know. In this video, Melanie and Kendall from Self-Publishing Services cover what you should expect in the publishing process. This is a…
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Content is Content
Mel, Clare, and Danica discuss content. They run the gamut from social media, traditional publishing, and why it's always a good idea to keep something prepared in your back pocket... just in case.
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The importance (and struggle) of categorizing your book
You’re a complex, multi-passionate writer! You don’t fit into a single category, and neither does your book. Yet, the way your book is categorized is crucial to it finding its way to the right readers. Mel and Danica from SPS will help you reframe the categorization of your book using tags,...
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Procrastination
10 years into your writing project? If so, you're certainly not alone. In this episode, Mel, Danica, and Clare get real in a conversation about procrastination. They cover how procrastination has affected their writing and their lives, and they share some of their best strategies for moving past...
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Pitching in a Pandemic
If you're thinking of pitching your book to agents and editors, you're in luck. Publishers are more accessible through social media than ever before. Danica, Mel, and Clare talk about how to prepare yourself to pitch during the pandemic by putting yourself out there on social media, determining...
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Multi-media Collaboration with Special Guest Musician Nick Morgan
Author Danica Winters had a big idea that turned into something beautiful: she reached out to a musician on instagram with the idea of creating a song based upon her short story. Like magic, Nick wrote a moving song that captures the feeling of the story. The collaboration is a golden marketing...
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Publishing an Anthology
Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters discuss the ins and outs of publishing an anthology. Learn why it makes sense to self-publish your anthology, how it's a great way to connect and collaborate with other authors, and so much more.
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Predatory Agents
After hearing a jaw-dropping story from an author about a highly questionable agent, Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters have a conversation about what an ideal agent-author relationship looks like, and what are some red flags you should look for when trying to avoid predatory agents.
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Leveling the Publishing Playing Field
Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters talk about how self-publishing is creating a more inclusive publishing world, acknowledging how traditional publishing has disadvantaged many, and how self-publishing can help you make money and reach readers in ways that traditional publishing cannot.
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Breaking: State of the Industry
Do you have questions about how the pandemic is affecting the publishing industry? We've got a couple of insights to share
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Who are we, anyway?
You might be wondering how it is we (Danica, Clare, and Mel) claim to know so much about the publishing industry. It's a fair question. In this episode, we'll talk a little bit about our backgrounds and what we think qualifies us to give you advice.
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Character Growth
Danica Winters, Melissa Tenley, and Clare Wood talk character growth: what makes a good character arc and what does not? If there's one thing everyone at SPS agrees on, it's that the best characters are flawed.
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Book Cover Design
Clare Wood, Danica Winters, and Melissa Tenley get into conversation about things you should consider when you're ready to put a book cover on your hard work.
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Pitching Your Book to Editors
Authors Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters talk about how you should (and how you shouldn't) pitch your idea to editors. Hint: They know from experience.
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Self Care for Writers
Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters aren't afraid to get personal in this conversation about their struggles and successes with self care as writers.
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Networking
Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters talk networking and conferences.
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Making Authentic Connections at Conferences
Melanie Calahan and Danica Winters continue their conversation about networking at conferences.
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What are your writing goals?
We've all had that dream. Not the naked-in-the-school-lunchroom dream, the one where we get to spend all of our time writing the stories that flow effortlessly from our brains onto paper and then watch the money roll in. Success! Fame! Riches! Except...in order to really achieve something, we…
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The State of Publishing
Take a look into the current world of publishing as Danica Winters discusses the options authors have to publish their book.
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Welcome to the Everything Publishing Podcast, where we talk about everything writers need to know to be successful.
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