Solo

Episode 449 – The Myth of “Upload Your Book And They Will Come”

In this solo episode, Mark reads from an article that he recently shared on the Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing Substack page. This is be Part 2 of a two-part series of episodes. (See Part 1) Prior to the main content of this episode, Mark shares a personal update, comments from  recent episodes, and… Continue reading Episode 449 – The Myth of “Upload Your Book And They Will Come”

Interview

Episode 368 – Written Word Media with Clayton Noblit

Mark has a chat with Clayton Noblit, a senior marketing manager at Written Word Media. Prior to the interview, Mark thanks Patrons, welcomes a few new Buy Me A Coffee buddies, shares a personal update, and shares a word from this episode's sponsor. episode's sponsor. Learn more about this self-publishing/WIDE-publishing focused cruise. In the interview… Continue reading Episode 368 – Written Word Media with Clayton Noblit

Bonus, Solo

Episode 342 – Publishing Trend Reflections for 2024

In this special bonus solo episode, Mark shares some reflections about recent publishing trends. Prior to the main content, Mark welcomes new patron Donn King, and shares a word about this episode's sponsor, the patrons of the Stark Reflections Podcast. Links of Interest: Written Word Media Publishing Trends Posts 2024 2023 2022 2020 How to… Continue reading Episode 342 – Publishing Trend Reflections for 2024

Interview

Episode 299 – Marketing and Promo Stacking with CraveBooks

Mark interviews Kerrie Flanagan and Cary Bergeron from CraveBooks. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. During the interview, Mark, Kerrie and Cary… Continue reading Episode 299 – Marketing and Promo Stacking with CraveBooks

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Episode 285 – Written Word Media’s Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023

To kick off the new year, Mark shares a Jan 3, 2023 article from the Written Word Media blog on the Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023. Prior to the interview, Mark share a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. You can learn more about how you can get your audiobooks distributed… Continue reading Episode 285 – Written Word Media’s Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2023