Podcast for Authors

Reading Time: 2 minutes https://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027695-scams-hacks-and-red-flags-how-to-protect-yourself.mp3 It seems like now, more than ever, scammers and hacks are everywhere. Penny can’t go a week without someone offering to “turn her book into a movie” and if you’ve listened for a while, you know how we feel about that! In today’s world of book publishing, scammers and inexperienced providers are everywhere, and knowing who to trust can be tough. In this eye-opening episode, we’re diving into the art of spotting legitimate vendors versus the ones who may be out to scam you or simply don’t know what they’re doing. With our trademark honesty, we’ll guide you through the red flags to watch for, key questions to ask, and how to safeguard yourself from costly mistakes. Don’t let your dream project fall into the wrong hands—tune in to equip yourself with the tools to make the right choices every step of the way! Organizations we love, who do a ton of industry vetting! Alliance of Independent Authors: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/watchdog/ Selfpublishingadvice.org/ratings: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/ Writers Beware: https://writerbeware.blog/ Send us your feedback! Resources and Free Downloads Publishers unpacked: let’s talk expectations! How to get your self-published book into libraries. The must-have author success marketing checklist. Choosing the right team to produce your book. How your publishing schedule will affect your success. Is your Amazon author bio costing you sales? Check out all the episodes of our book promotion podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter on the right-hand side of our blog homepage. If you haven’t opened a recent one your registration may have lapsed. Follow us on Instagram for book marketing tips and some much-needed levity! Help promote the podcast and earn free swag! If you’re willing to put our podcast player widget on your website we’d love to send you free book swag, and you can earn a free coaching session! Email us at info@amarketingexpert.com for more information. Buy Penny’s new book, The Amazon Author Formula now! FREE BONUS Leave a review and we’ll give you our Book Launch Checklist! Just include your reviewer name or a screenshot of your review in the email. Can’t leave one on your podcast platform? Just email us your review and we’ll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert.com. Check out our podcast page and learn more about the team: http://www.amarketingexpert.com/author-podcast The post Scams, Hacks, and Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself appeared first on Author Marketing Experts, Inc. .

Reading Time: 2 minuteshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027800-bonus-episode-amazon-delays-what-to-do-when-your-book-launch-hits-a-kdp-roadblock.mp3 We thought we’d drop in with another urgent Amazon PSA! Amazon delays can be a nightmare for authors, especially when everything is set for a carefully planned launch day, and your book still hasn’t gone live. Recently, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform has been experiencing lengthy approval delays, sometimes taking weeks to process books. In this crucial episode, we’ll guide you through what to do if Amazon’s hold-ups affect your launch. We’ll discuss practical steps to take if your release day is at risk, plus creative backup plans to help you stay on track, keep readers engaged, and avoid costly disruptions. Don’t let these unexpected delays derail your hard work—tune in for the strategies and solutions you need to navigate Amazon’s KDP bottlenecks! Send us your feedback! Resources and Free Downloads Publishers unpacked: let’s talk expectations! How to get your self-published book into libraries. The must-have author success marketing checklist. Choosing the right team to produce your book. How your publishing schedule will affect your success. Is your Amazon author bio costing you sales? Check out all the episodes of our book promotion podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter on the right-hand side of our blog homepage. If you haven’t opened a recent one your registration may have lapsed. Follow us on Instagram for book marketing tips and some much-needed levity! Help promote the podcast and earn free swag! If you’re willing to put our podcast player widget on your website we’d love to send you free book swag, and you can earn a free coaching session! Email us at info@amarketingexpert.com for more information. Buy Penny’s new book, The Amazon Author Formula now! FREE BONUS Leave a review and we’ll give you our Book Launch Checklist! Just include your reviewer name or a screenshot of your review in the email. Can’t leave one on your podcast platform? Just email us your review and we’ll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert.com. Check out our podcast page and learn more about the team: http://www.amarketingexpert.com/author-podcast The post Amazon Delays: What to Do When Your Book Launch Hits a KDP Roadblock appeared first on Author Marketing Experts, Inc. .

Reading Time: 2 minuteshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027634-goodreads-author-program-update-what-you-need-to-know.mp3 Like Amazon, Goodreads is cracking down on spam and bot author accounts, many of which are producing subpar AI generated content — but protecting the platform means adding a stricter vetting process before authors get to network with readers. In this urgent episode, we dive deep into these changes with insights from Amy, our resident Goodreads expert, who unpacks what’s required and how to navigate the approval process with ease. If you’re planning to establish your author presence on Goodreads, this is a must-listen! Get the latest on what’s changing, why it matters, and how you can successfully meet the new standards. Don’t let these updates slow you down—tune in and stay ahead! Send us your feedback! Resources and Free Downloads Publishers unpacked: let’s talk expectations! How to get your self-published book into libraries. The must-have author success marketing checklist. Choosing the right team to produce your book. How your publishing schedule will affect your success. Is your Amazon author bio costing you sales? Check out all the episodes of our book promotion podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter on the right-hand side of our blog homepage. If you haven’t opened a recent one your registration may have lapsed. Follow us on Instagram for book marketing tips and some much-needed levity! Help promote the podcast and earn free swag! If you’re willing to put our podcast player widget on your website we’d love to send you free book swag, and you can earn a free coaching session! Email us at info@amarketingexpert.com for more information. Buy Penny’s new book, The Amazon Author Formula now! FREE BONUS Leave a review and we’ll give you our Book Launch Checklist! Just include your reviewer name or a screenshot of your review in the email. Can’t leave one on your podcast platform? Just email us your review and we’ll put it on our website: info@amarketingexpert.com. Check out our podcast page and learn more about the team: http://www.amarketingexpert.com/author-podcast The post Goodreads Author Program Update: What You Need to Know appeared first on Author Marketing Experts, Inc. .