In 2024, the Published Podcast welcomed experts from every corner of the publishing industry to share advice every author needs to know. As we look forward to another year of the Published podcast, we’re returning to some of the best publishing advice of the year.

This episode highlights education on author rights, strategies for choosing a title and earning awards, key knowledge about printing and distribution into bookstores as an indie or self-published author, and advice to promote your book through blogging on Substack or Linkedin.

You can find the transcripts for the featured episodes or listen to them in full at the links below:

1. Behind the Scenes of Book Awards Judging with Panelist Jennia D'Lima
2. Crafting the Perfect Book Title and Subtitle with Maggie Langrick
3. Sell Your Book Around the World with Foreign Rights Agent Terrie Wolf
4. Who Can Copyright a Book by ChatGPT? Lawyer Explains Court Rulings on AI
5. Break into Bookstores as an Indie Author with Valerie Howard
6. Compare Book Printing Costs, Quality, and Timelines with Angela Olmeta
7. Personalize Outreach on Substack and Booktok with Claire Isenthal
8. Blog Your Way to a Book Deal or Bestseller with Jane Friedman
9. Master LinkedIn to Reach More Readers with Owen Sammarone

🌿 Check out Tanya's book Ideas, Influence, and Income for more publishing advice.

Today we’re joined by Greenleaf's own Valerie Howard, a distribution account executive who helps our authors navigate the confusing world of book distribution. Brick and mortar retailers have a high barrier to entry, especially for independent and debut authors, but in this episode Valerie will explain how authors can connect with local bookstores directly in order to host author events and get books on shelves.

🌿 Show notes and transcript: greenleafbookgroup.com/episode92

🌿 Check out Tanya's book Ideas, Influence, and Income for more publishing advice.

In this episode, we’re discussing book awards and how authors can earn their accolades. As an awards judge for three book award programs, Jennia D'Lima will share her behind-the-scenes knowledge of how winners are selected and how to stand out to judges.

Show notes and transcript

Check out Tanya's book, Ideas, Influence, and Income

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