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Episode 228 – Goals & Achievements Retrospective for 2021

In this episode, Mark looks back at his 2021 goals and achievements, outlining the successes, the failures, and the unexpected. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes and also shares a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and… Continue reading Episode 228 – Goals & Achievements Retrospective for 2021

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Episode 180 – Tips for Publishing Wide for Authors at Different Stages

This episode features an excerpt from Mark's forthcoming book Wide for the Win, which was also shared on an Alliance of Independent Authors online article. To “go wide” or “publish wide” is to distribute and sell books via multiple platforms, rather than limiting yourself to a single outlet, usually Kindle (the only retailer with a… Continue reading Episode 180 – Tips for Publishing Wide for Authors at Different Stages

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Episode 144 – 10 Tips for Winning with Wide Publishing

Are you looking for ways to stop being dependent upon Amazon for your author earnings income?Are you hoping to expand and grow your sales on multiple platforms in global territories?Do you need strategies to help you get started NOW in terms of creating a successful "publish wide" author plan?Would you like to increase and optimize… Continue reading Episode 144 – 10 Tips for Winning with Wide Publishing

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Episode 130 – Writing Through Change, Tragedy, & Trauma with Kevin J. Anderson

In this episode Mark interviews author Kevin J. Anderson about dictating his first drafts, about adapting to change in the publishing industry and about writing through personal tragedy, grief, and trauma. Kevin & Mark at Superstars Writing Seminars 2020 - Photo: Katie Curtis Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and goes into… Continue reading Episode 130 – Writing Through Change, Tragedy, & Trauma with Kevin J. Anderson

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Episode 86 – Draft2Digital Ask Us Anything: Marketing Questions – July 2019

In this episode, Mark shares audio from the July 19, 2019 Draft2Digital ASK US ANYTHING episode in which Kevin Tumlinson, Dan Wood and Mark answer marketing questions submitted by authors. Topics covered in the Q&A include: How to determine who your target audience is as well as methods to start growing that audienceThe importance of… Continue reading Episode 86 – Draft2Digital Ask Us Anything: Marketing Questions – July 2019