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🪶 From Idea to Published
From Idea to Published is a masterclass for aspiring authors and self-publishers looking to transform their creative concepts into professional-grade books. This podcast moves beyond the writing phase to tackle the critical business and technical aspects of the modern publishing landscape. From deep dives into platform strategies like KDP and IngramSpark to tactical advice on book metadata, professional design standards, and the rising necessity of audiobooks, each episode provides a strategic…
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🪶 From Idea to PublishedBook Pricing and Royalties
A higher book price doesn’t automatically produce a higher profit. And a large royalty percentage doesn’t always mean the author takes home more money. Book…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedBeyond Amazon: How Indie Authors Can Get Their Books into Libraries
Self-publishing is often treated as a race for visibility on Amazon. But book discovery doesn’t happen only through online retail algorithms. Libraries offer…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedThe Publisher’s Blueprint: Editing, Design and the Standards Your Book Needs
A compelling idea isn’t enough to produce a credible book. Readers may be drawn in by the concept, but the quality of the editing, formatting, cover, and final…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedBook Metadata: How to Improve Discoverability Across Publishing Platforms
Publishing a book involves more than uploading a manuscript and choosing a few keywords. The metadata attached to your book determines how retailers…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedAudiobooks for Authors: Why Audio is No Longer Optional in Publishing
Audiobooks are no longer a “nice-to-have” or a luxury add-on for authors—they are becoming a core pillar of modern publishing strategy. In this episode of The…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedHow to Publish Your Book Wide: The Strategy Every Author Should Know
Welcome to another episode of the podcast! Today, we’re stepping beyond writing and into the world of professional publishing strategy. Many authors think…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedIngramSpark Book Launch Strategy: Build a Foundation, Not Just a Launch
Most authors treat their book launch as the finish line—but what if it’s actually just the beginning? In this short but powerful episode, we explore a critical…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedKDP for Canadian Authors: Stop Uploading, Start Building a Publishing Business
Today, we’re diving into one of the most well-known—and often misunderstood—platforms in self-publishing: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). For many authors…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedKDP vs IngramSpark vs Draft2Digital? Stop Choosing — Start Using Them Strategically
If you’re a Canadian author trying to get your book out into the world, you’ve likely come across platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), IngramSpark…
🪶 From Idea to PublishedFrom Manuscript to Money: Building a Sustainable Author Business in Canada
You’ve finished your manuscript—now what? In this episode, we break down the critical shift every first-time author needs to make: from simply “publishing a…