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Happily Indie After

by Jennifer Smith

Welcome to Happily Indie After – the podcast for indie authors who are building their own fairy tale endings, one page at a time. Hosted by publishing rebel and industry insider Jenn Smith, this show is your backstage pass to the real world of independent publishing—where big dreams meet smart strategy, creative control meets market know-how, and burnout meets boundaries. Whether you're self-publishing your first book or scaling your author career, you'll find the support, tools, and unfiltered conversations you need to succeed on your terms. Each episode features out of the box practical tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert interviews covering everything from: Book marketing without burnout Print-on-demand secrets and fulfillment hacks Metadata and discoverability that actually works How to build your publishing team Authorpreneur tools, trends & tech (without the

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Episodes

  1. Getting Seen and Sold: The Invisible Book and the Woe of Poe

    Hey! Have a question you want answered on air? Idea for a topic? I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Thanks, Jenn Your book is published. Your cover is gorgeous. You’ve checked your sales dashboard 17 times today. And still… nothing. Welcome to the Halloween edition of Happily...

  2. Episode 2 Sneak Peak: The invisible books in Amazon.

    Hey! Have a question you want answered on air? Idea for a topic? I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Thanks, Jenn Your book is live. The readers? Nowhere in sight. That’s a publishing horror story too many indie authors know. Get a sneak peek at Episode 2 of Happily Indie After...

  3. Dead authors talking. We spill the Secret to Selling More Books. And another publishing myth: THE END Is Only the Beginning on this episode of Happily Indie After.

    Hey! Have a question you want answered on air? Idea for a topic? I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Thanks, Jenn What happens after THE END? A lot more than anyone told you.Welcome to Happily Indie After, where twice a month we get into the real story of being an indie...

  4. Happily Indie After: The Indie Publishing Podcast | Trailer

    Hey! Have a question you want answered on air? Idea for a topic? I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Thanks, Jenn You finished the book. Now what? Meet Happily Indie After, an indie publishing podcast for independent authors and small publishers navigating everything that comes...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Happily Indie After – the podcast for indie authors who are building their own fairy tale endings, one page at a time.

Hosted by publishing rebel and industry insider Jenn Smith, this show is your backstage pass to the real world of independent publishing—where big dreams meet smart strategy, creative control meets market know-how, and burnout meets boundaries.

Whether you're self-publishing your first book or scaling your author career, you'll find the support, tools, and unfiltered conversations you need to succeed on your terms.

Each episode features out of the box practical tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert interviews covering everything from:

Book marketing without burnout

Print-on-demand secrets and fulfillment hacks

Metadata and discoverability that actually works

How to build your publishing team

Authorpreneur tools, trends & tech (without the

HOSTED BY

Jennifer Smith

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Happily Indie After have?

Happily Indie After currently has 4 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Happily Indie After about?

Welcome to Happily Indie After – the podcast for indie authors who are building their own fairy tale endings, one page at a time. Hosted by publishing rebel and industry insider Jenn Smith, this show is your backstage pass to the real world of independent publishing—where big dreams meet smart...

How often does Happily Indie After release new episodes?

Happily Indie After has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Happily Indie After?

Happily Indie After is created and hosted by Jennifer Smith.
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