Published By Greenleaf Book Group | Book Publishing & Author Branding Podcast

Today I'll speak with Greenleaf Editor AprilJo Murphy about the elements that comprise nonfiction books and how authors can approach writing them.

In this episode I talk to James Adams, founder of audiobook producer Bee Audio, about the impact of audiobooks on the publishing industry and the process for authors to create their own audiobooks.

In this episode I'll talk with Ken Sterling of BigSpeak about how authors can work with speakers bureaus to build their books and brands.

Today I’ll speak with Greenleaf’s Director of Production, Carrie Jones, about the process of seeking permissions to use already-published content in your book.

In this episode I speak with Greenleaf Corporate Communications and Business Development Coordinator Kesley Smith about how authors can build their brands through social media.

In this episode I speak with Independent Sales Representative Meg Moster about the process of selling books to independent bookstores.

In this episode I speak with Greenleaf Marketing Associate Olivia McCoy about ways authors can optimize their Amazon strategies.

In this episode, I speak with publishing expert Jane Friedman about the most prominent publishing options in today's market.

In this episode, I speak with Justin Foster and Emily Soccorsy of Root + River branding about following the Golden Rule when marketing your book.

In this episode, I speak with Greenleaf Editor AprilJo Murphy about creating a strong outline that will help you get started on your book and reach the right audience.

I speak with Ann Sheybani and Walt Hampton about launching an online mastermind group, including how to know when you're ready, how to format your offering, and how to attract clients.

I speak with author and ghostwriter Stacy Ennis about launching an online course to monetize your content, including what resources to consult, how to build a curriculum, and how to promote the course.

Authors of The Essential Thyroid cookbook, Jill Grunewald and Lisa Markley, discuss the process for creating a four-color cookbook from scratch, what they looked for in a publishing house, and how they collaborated with their book designer.

In this episode, I discuss why authors should consider blogging and how to get started with Corrin Foster, Director of Marketing and Branding at Greenleaf Book Group. Corrin coaches authors on how to build their author brands and platforms.

In this episode, I speak with novelist Monica McGurk about working with a brand strategist to develop her author brand and how that influenced her social media and book marketing. She also shares writing tips for writing a fiction series.

In this episode, I discuss event planning for authors, covering topics like what type of event to plan, whether to do a book signing, how to sell books at events, and how to handle sponsorships. I'm joined by Ashland Viscosi of Creatives Meet Business.

In this episode, I speak with Peter Winick, CEO of Thought Leadership Leverage, about what it means to be a thought leader, how to become one, and how to leverage your book in the process. We talk about thought leadership strategies and tools. 

In this episode, I interview Books-a-Million Senior Buyer Margaret Terwey about brick-and-mortar book distribution (how to get books into stores, what book buyers look for, and more)!

In this episode, I interview Howard Love, the author of The Start-Up J Curve, about book sales and distribution.

In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of book publicity with Sandy Smith of Smith Publicity.