Episode 54 - Luck, Oyster, and Seven-Figure Deals
The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
Release Date: 04/15/2015
The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
What would you like one of your daily affirmations to be for 2026 (possibly in the form of a why question)? Today’s top story is Bestseller Checked. Question of the week is What would you like one of your daily affirmations to be for 2026 (possibly in the form of a why question)? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? Today’s top story is Ask Your Book What It Can Do For You. Question of the week is What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? Today’s top story is The Connected Author. Question of the week is What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn’t before starting a new year? Today’s top story is More equals less?. Question of the week is Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn’t before starting a new year? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Today’s top story is Small Screen Dreams. Question of the week is If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven’t committed to yet! Today’s top story is Help Amazon Help You. Question of the week is What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven’t committed to yet! Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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How do you take care of yourself so that you’re here to be a part of your business for the long-term? Today’s top story is Pen to Paperwhite. Question of the week is How do you take care of yourself so that you’re here to be a part of your business for the long-term? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out books? Today’s top story is One-Click Translations. Question of the week is How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out books? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill you? Today’s top story is Miserable Marketing. Question of the week is What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill you? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
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What brings you the most joy in your author career? Today’s top story is You get what you don’t pay for. Question of the week is What brings you the most joy in your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
info_outlineIn another succinct episode, Bryan and Jim talked tips, news, and the most pressing questions of the publishing industry. They discussed tips related to email lists, self-promotion on social media, and the new Book Report tool. News stories included Amazon's fake review lawsuit, three recent seven-figure publishing deals for indies, the luck factor of publishing, the reasoning behind Oyster's new online book store, and the traditionally published author survey. This week's Question of the Week: If you were already successful in self-publishing, would you take a five-book deal for a million dollars?