Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

By: S.D. Huston Ben Pick & Morgan Lee
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  • Hello and welcome to the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks show, a series designed to give you insight into the world of self-publishing and marketing your books. We’ll share a bit of our own insights into the craft of writing, self-publishing, and marketing books, but we’ll also interview established indie authors who will share their insights into self-publishing and promotion in today's market.
    S.D. Huston, Ben Pick, & Morgan Lee
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  • SPTT 085 – Book Marketing Made Simple for Indie Authors

    SPTT 085 – Book Marketing Made Simple for Indie Authors
    Mar 15 2025
    Episode 085Released on: March 15, 2025 On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we sit down with bestselling poet and marketing expert Shelby Leigh to explore the essential strategies authors need to thrive on social media. Shelby shares her journey from anonymously posting poetry online to building a successful brand that helps creatives market their work with confidence. We dive into mindset shifts around self-promotion, practical ways to streamline content creation, and how social media platforms—especially TikTok—can drive book sales. She also opens up about the unexpected challenges and benefits of both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Whether you're struggling with marketing or looking to expand your author platform, this episode is full of valuable insights to help you make animpact! WEBSITES/ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🌟 “How to Start on TikTok and Instagram as an Author | AuthorTube Writing Conference 2023,” marketing by shelby: https://youtu.be/15KOJQ4wV64?si=zyceB018dxMtIT9B🌟 “Diversifying Your Income Streams as an Author,” marketing by shelby: https://www.youtube.com/live/7J6g_IWgQrw?si=TMl_bQOKQWke3MV8🌟 You can still do a late pledge to Shanon’s Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sdhuston/a-curse-of-wings-and-gems/ YOU CAN STILLCATCH ALL THE FREE REPLAYS FOR THE 2024 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE👉 https://bit.ly/2024-AWC-Playlist ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ CONNECT WITH SHELBY LEIGH! 🎥Subscribe to Shelby for weekly marketing videos: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby🌐 Grab her marketing freebies here: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/freebie❗ Explore all marketing guides and courses: https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/marketing-offers CONNECT WITH US! ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jm.celi.54▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorjmceli▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jm_celi▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jmceli.bsky.social▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jm_celi ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~#selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    47 mins
  • SPTT 084 – What No One Tells You About Self-Publishing Under a Pen Name

    SPTT 084 – What No One Tells You About Self-Publishing Under a Pen Name
    Mar 1 2025

    Episode 084

    Released on: March 1, 2025

    On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we sit down with multi-genre author Nicole Pierman, who also writes under the pen name Nicole Brona, to explore the intricacies of managing multiple pen names in self-publishing. Nicole shares her eye-opening experience of choosing the wrong pen name just days before publishing and the valuable lessons she learned about branding, marketing psychology, and navigating Amazon’s algorithms. We also dive into the challenges and rewards of writing in niche genres like Irish mythology, as well as the unique hurdles of marketing poetry versus fiction. Whether you’re considering a pen name or juggling multiple author brands, this episode is packed with insights to help you make strategic decisions in your self-publishing journey!

    WEBSITES/ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    🌟 Shanon’s Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sdhuston/a-curse-of-wings-and-gems/

    🌟 Author Ad School with Bryan Cohen: https://learn.bestpageforward.net/author-ad-school-enroll/🌟 Becca Syme (Phoenix/Intuitive Writing/CliftonStrengths): https://betterfasteracademy.com/

    YOU CAN STILL CATCH ALL THE FREE REPLAYS FOR THE 2024 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE👉 https://bit.ly/2024-AWC-Playlist

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    CONNECT WITH NICOLE PIERMAN/BRONA!

    🌐 Nicole’s Website: https://nicolepierman.com/

    🎥 Nicole’s YouTube, Nicole's Bookish Nook: https://www.youtube.com/@NicolesBookishNook 📚Nicole Brona Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicole-Brona/author/B0C3FL7DHK📚Nicole Pierman Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-Pierman/e/B08RG74PYP📧 Nicole’s Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u2e2i6📱 Nicole’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064052976597#❗ Nicole’s Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14954026.Nicole_Pierman

    CONNECT WITH US!

    ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

    ▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

    ▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

    ▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jm.celi.54,YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorjmceli,Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jm_celi,Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jmceli.bsky.social,Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jm_celi

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    #selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    46 mins
  • SPTT 083 – Unlock Your Self-Publishing Success with StoryOrigin

    SPTT 083 – Unlock Your Self-Publishing Success with StoryOrigin
    Feb 15 2025

    Episode 083

    Released on: February 15, 2025

    On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, join us for an insightful conversation with Evan Gow, founder of StoryOrigin, as he shares the driving force behind his all-in-one platform designed for authors. From solving the problem of fragmented author tools to introducing innovative features like audiobook review distribution and beta copy management, Evan dives deep into the unique ways StoryOrigin is helping authors streamline their marketing and publishing efforts, like building an effective email list with enticing reader magnets. We also dive into actionable strategies for crafting email welcome sequences, explore emerging trends in self-publishing and direct sales, and uncover what sets StoryOrigin apart in today’s competitive publishing landscape. Tune in for practical tips and fresh insights designed to help you simplify your workflow and connect more deeply with your readers.

    CONNECT WITH STORYORIGIN & EVAN GOW:

    🌟 StoryOrigin: https://storyoriginapp.com/?via=s-d(affiliate link)

    🌟 Evan Gow, Indie Developer: evan@storyoriginapp.com

    🌟 Evan Gow, indie developer of StoryOrigin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyoriginapp

    ✨Shanon’s Kickstarter will launch on February 25th! Even if you can't buy anything later, following helps with the algorithm! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sdhuston/a-curse-of-wings-and-gems/

    YOU CAN STILL CATCH ALL THE FREE REPLAYS FOR THE 2024 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE👉 https://bit.ly/2024-AWC-Playlist

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    CONNECT WITH US!

    ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

    ▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

    ▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

    ▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jm.celi.54,YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorjmceli,Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jm_celi,Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jmceli.bsky.social,Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jm_celi

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    #selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    55 mins

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