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Your Path to Book Publishing — 145 episodes

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The Book Publishing Habits Successful Authors Learn Over Time

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How to Build Better Author Habits Without Trying to Be Perfect

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What Your Author Brand Is Really Built On

4

What Actually Builds an Author Brand? Relationships, Reputation, and Showing Up | Ty Schmidt

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Author Branding and Bravery: Move Forward Before You Feel Ready | Jill Schulman

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What Author Branding Really Means for Nonfiction Authors

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How Book Publishing, Branding, and Marketing Work Together for Nonfiction Authors

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How Ghostwriting, AI, and Strategy Shape a Better Nonfiction Book | Expert guest Emily Crookston

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How Publishing a Book Elevates Your Authority, Brand, and Speaking Opportunities | Denise M. Thomas

10

The 5 Phases of the Author Journey — Why It’s More Than Just Book Publishing

11

A New Chapter for Your Path to Book Publishing —And What It Means for Nonfiction Authors

12

You Don’t Want a Bestselling Book. You Want What It Brings You.

13

How to Choose the Right Book Idea: The First Step in Your Nonfiction Author Journey

14

“I Don’t Know Where to Start My Book Publishing Journey” as a Nonfiction Author

15

What Really Happens on Book Launch Day (A Launch Day Case Study: Connect Deeper)

16

The Hidden Writing Delays That Slow Down Book Publishing for Nonfiction Authors

17

Why Your Publisher Won’t Sell Your Book (And Why Nobody Will Sell More Books Than You)

18

Brand First? Book First? Why the Two Must Grow Together

19

Year-End Reflections — What I Learned Working With 30+ Authors in 2025

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How to Write Your Book When You Have No Time

21

37 Ways Nonfiction Authors Make Money (And Why You Only Need a Few)

22

You’re Not Just an Author — How to Publish and Market Your Book Like an IP Company

23

Why Amazon Now Prioritizes Outside Traffic And How Authors Can Adapt Their Book Marketing

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Self-Publishing That Pays: How to Market Your Book, Sell Direct, and Boost Your ROI

25

The 4 Signals That Tell You Exactly How to Market Your Book

26

Don’t Hit Publish Yet! 6 Book Publishing Essentials to Review Before Launching Your Book

27

Why I Told This Author Not to Self-Publish Their Book

28

The Most Overlooked Part of a Book Launch and Book Marketing (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

29

Is Self-Publishing Still Worth It? 7 Steps Every Nonfiction Author Needs to Know

30

Why Book Reviews Are the Secret Fuel Behind Every Successful Author

31

Using AI as Your Developmental Editor — A Way to Strengthen Your Nonfiction Book

32

Ai, Copyright, and the Future of Book Publishing

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Book Advances Explained: What Every Nonfiction Author Needs to Know

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What I’ve Learned (So Far) Writing My First Nonfiction Book

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Stop Marketing Your Book. Start Building It With Your Fans.

36

You Don’t Want a Bestselling Book. You Want What It Brings You

37

How to Identify and Reach the Right Audience for Your Nonfiction Book

38

How to Write a Book When You Have No Time

39

Writing a Book Is a Team Sport: How to Build the Right Author Support Team

40

What an Amazon Bestselling Book Really Means

41

Why Your Book Might Fail (and How to Prevent It): The Power of a Premortem

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Celebrating 100 Episodes: My Thoughts on Book Publishing, Branding, and Building a Career as an Author

43

How to Get Your Book on Local Bookstore Shelves (And Why It Still Matters)

44

How to Use Your Book to Build a Lead Generation Funnel

45

How Nonfiction Authors Make a Living (Hint: It’s Not Just Book Sales)

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Self-Publishing? Here’s Exactly How to Market Your Book for More Sales

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The Most Overlooked Part of Book Publicity (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

48

Where to Find Book Publishers (and How to Avoid the Wrong Ones)

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The Realities of Author Rejection: What Happens After You Submit Your Book

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Do You Really Need a Platform to Get a Book Agent? Here’s the Reality for Nonfiction Authors

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What Actually Moves the Needle? Top Strategies to Boost Amazon Book Sales

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How to Stay Motivated and Actually Finish Writing Your Book

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Mastering the Nonfiction Book Theme – How to Craft a Book That Sticks

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The 5 Biggest Book Marketing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

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Is There Really Room for Your Book? Having Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

56

Top 10 Tips for Success in Indie Publishing

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How AI Writing Tools Are Changing the Game for Authors: Top AI Tools for Every Book Writer

58

The One-Second Rule: How to Make Your Book Title Stick

59

Hybrid Publishing: The Best of Both Worlds or Buyer Beware?

60

The Ultimate Nonfiction Book Outline: Your Roadmap to a Seamless Writing Process

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How to Build a Book Marketing Plan That Actually Works (With 10 Proven Strategies)

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The Hidden Power of Word Count – Why It Can Make or Break Your Book

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Building Your Author Brand: Why the World Needs Your Story and How to Make It Shine

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How to Get Your Book Published: 8 Essential Steps for Success

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Mastering the Art of Nonfiction Writing: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success

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The Fearless Author: 4 Ways to Embrace Growth Over Goals

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Reflecting on 2024: Gratitude, Mentorship, and Ambition for Authors

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Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You?

69

Choosing the Right Book Type to Write Your Best Book

70

Is Building Your Author Brand and Social Media Worth It?

71

How to Thank an Author (And Why It Matters)

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A Big Mistake Authors Make When they First Get Started

73

How Much Do You Pay a Literary (Book) Agent?

74

Can a Self-Published Book Become a New York Times Bestseller?

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Building Your Reader Community: How to Connect with Your Audience and Grow Your Author Platform

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The Power of Beta Readers To Maximize Your Book’s Potentials

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Discover Your Author Model: The Key to Defining Your Author Journey

78

Should You Use NetGalley to Promote Your Book?

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Overcoming Procrastination and Building Consistency in Your Writing

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How Many Books Do You Need to Sell to Be a Successful Author?

81

Finding Legitimate Author Resources for Your Marketing Needs (Listener Q&A)

82

Is Your Book Idea Worth Pursuing? Try This Writing Exercise

83

Why You Will Be Disappointed In Your Book Publisher

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Increase Your Book Royalties by Selling Directly to Readers

85

Using Neuroscience to Make you a Better Book Author.

86

Create a Book Sub-Title that Excites Your Reader

87

Turn a Bad Book Title Into a Great One

88

Are You Making These 6 Mistakes with Your Ideal Book Reader?

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How to Overcome Author Imposter Syndrome

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What you must know to get your book on an Amazon Bestseller List

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The One Thing You Must Know About Your Ideal Book Readers

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7 Ways to Leverage Your Book to Boost Your Business

93

Launching a Successful Book with Limited Time

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6 Ways You are Losing Money by Waiting to Publish Your Book

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5 Common Mistakes of First-Time Authors and How to Avoid Them

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Which Publishing Path is Best For You?

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Trailer | Welcome to the Your Path to Publish Podcast!

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Q&A, Author's Commitment to Marketing

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Bonus - Author Edge Summit Clip - "The 17 Blunders of First-Time Authors"

100

5 Simple Steps to Identify Your Audience Hangout Place Using Amazon

101

The 5 Phases in Your Author Journey

102

Thoughts on the Juxtabook 2024 Author Edge Virtual Summit

103

Q&A, When to Hire a Ghostwriter in Your Author Journey

104

Navigating the World of Co-Authorship

105

Mastering Community Creation to Build Your Author Brand

106

Building and Participating in Author Communities

107

Navigating the Challenges of Selling and Engaging Readers in Today's Book Market

108

The Author Edge Summit - Feb 2, 2024

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The Unexpected Impact of Your Books

110

2024 Author Success: Two Essential Tips

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Author Highlight: Crafting a Author Journey

112

Discover Your Author Path

113

Q&A: Navigating Your First Publishing Process

114

Case Study: The 5 Week Leadership Challenge

115

Mastering Time and Energy for Authors: Understanding Peak, Trough, and Recovery

116

Happy Thanksgiving - Ask a Question for the Friday Episodes

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Q&A, The Right Amount of Eyes to Review the Manuscript

118

Navigating the Author's Journey: Controllable vs. Uncontrollable Factors

119

The Changing Landscape of Bestseller Lists

120

Q&A: Crafting Your Author Brand from the Start

121

Building Your Reader Journey

122

A Favorite Chat GPT Prompt for Authors

123

Avoiding Conflict in Publishing: The Power of Clear Expectations

124

From Writing to Winning: The Power of Execution

125

Q&A Episode: Imposter Syndrome - Authoring Through Self-Doubt

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The 5 Steps to Setting Your Author Success Expectations

127

Give Yourself Permission to Suck

128

Q&A Episode: Pros and Cons of Publishing Options

129

Consistency is Key

130

The Power of a Routine

131

Do Authors Need a Large Social Media Following?

132

How to Find What Makes Your Book Unique

133

The Author's Driving Force: Discovering the 'Why'

134

Q&A Episode: Author Imposter Syndrome

135

What's Better Than Being a Best-Selling Author?

136

James Clear's Atomic Journey: The Power of Consistency

137

Q&A Episode: How to Launch a Book?

138

The Silent Game Changer: Goodreads Ratings Join Amazon Reviews

139

A Tool Essential For Every Author

140

Q&A Episode - September 22

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How to Craft the Perfect Fiction Book Title

142

How to Write the Perfect Book Title for Non-Fiction

143

Q&A Episode - September 15

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Understanding the 3 Foundations of Your Author Brand

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The One Thing You Must Know About Your Readers