This month, Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome aois21 podcaster Evan Tucker, host and producer of Tales from the Old New Land and It’s Not Even Past, to discuss writing your culture. Even breaks down how his Jewish heritage has influenced him and his writing and how it appears throughout Tales from the Old New Land, for better or for worse. Be warned, some viewpoints may be expressed that you may not agree with.
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Chapter 28 - Making eBooks and Corey Parker Returns!
This month, Keith, Paul, Rana, and Corey update the editing process, and Keith walks through the publishing process for ebooks.
Read MoreChapter 27 - Live at Gaithersburg!
This month, Keith and Paul update the editing process, and we have live audio recorded at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with Keith, Rana, aois21 Creative Bianca Palmisano, and aois21 Chief of Visual Design John Mulcahy.
Read MoreChapter 26 - Bookstore Events
We’re one short his month as Keith and Paul welcome guests Pablo Sierra and Karen Coca of Walls of Books in Washington, DC, to discuss bookstore events. We go over everything we’ve done wrong in the past and talk about what we can do moving forward, especially with the aois21 birthday extravaganza coming up on Saturday May 13th. Check it out to get some new insight into the world of Indie Bookstores, the community surrounding them, and how to make your event a success.
Read MoreChapter 25 - Editing and Cover Design Check In
The Publish Me! Podcast is back with an update on the progress of The Will of the Magi. We delve deep into the imagination of Paul as we welcome aois21 Editor in Chief Corey Parker to get some answers as he edit’s Paul’s fantasy epic. Rana has completed the cover design and Paul is absolutely gushing and you will too. Give a listen as the final book comes together and be ready for it this Summer!
Read MoreChapter 24 - Book Marketing Strategy
Here we are again with the great and powerful Publish Me! podcast, now with extra host as designer Rana Gainer joins us as a new cohost. Keith, Paul, and Rana welcome Marketing specialist Christine Merser of Blue Shoe Strategy as she helps Paul decipher a launch campaign for his young adult post-medieval fantasy epic fiction book, The Will of the Magi. We also get an update from Rana about the cover design process and some notes from Paul’s beta readers.
Read MoreChapter 23 - Crowdfunding and Cover Update
Everything is in motion with this episode of Publish Me! as Keith and Paul recap the Indiegogo campaign and welcome designer Rana Gainer as she and Paul plan out the cover design for The Will of the Magi.
Remember to follow us on Twitter @PublishPodcast, check us out on Facebook, Facebook.com/PublishPodcast, email us at publishpodcast@aois21.com, or visit our home on the web, media.aois21.com. Publish Me! is part of the aois21 podcast network, it is hosted by Podomatic and available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and YouTube.
Read MoreChapter 22: Immersive Research
We go deep this month as Keith and Paul welcome author Ashley Emma for a discussion of immersive research. Ashley has written several books about her experiences living in an Amish community and shares some her tips and unique knowledge on the show.
Read MoreChapter 21: Designer, Crowdfunding, and Beta Readers
It’s a jam packed episode so let’s get to it as Keith and Paul introduce the cover designer for The Will of the Magi, recap the first two weeks of the Indiegogo campaign, sharing some insight, and talk with Vanessa, Megan, and Lacey, three of Paul’s Beta Readers, giving first thoughts on the first draft of the book.
Read MoreChapter 20 - Navigating the Publishing Industry
It’s been a month since Paul shared the news that the book is done, so he checks in with Keith on the early stages of editing and the beginning of the beta reading process. They then welcome new aois21 Creative Thomas P. Athridge to discuss his book American Presidents at War and the many pitfalls he sustained in trying to get the book published over the past 7 years.
Read MoreChapter 19 - National Book Festival
There is much rejoicing in this episode of the Publish Me podcast. Paul has some good news and Keith visited the National Book Festival and has the audio to prove it. Big changes are in store for the months ahead, including more guests and an eventual end. Let’s do this people!
Read MoreChapter 18 - Virtual Book Tours
Keith and Paul welcome Michael B. Judkins on the show to discuss his experience on a virtual book tour. This new approach to market outreach is part of a growing virtual bundle of programs and other events Judkins is cultivating. All in all, the internet has provided a truly golden age for authors, if their story is good enough.
Read MoreChapter 17 - Storyline Resolution
This was a show about endings, but not the one you were thinking of. Keith and Paul discuss ways to successfully close storylines, though Paul has some bad news about his own fictional storyline. It’s a wide ranging discussion as well as updates on other programs, social media, and sponsorship.
Speaking of, this episode is brought to you by Interlude to Sentimental Me! by Michael B. Judkins, a new poetry collection now available from the aois21 market and wherever eBooks are sold.
Remember to follow us on Twitter @PublishPodcast, check us out on Facebook, Facebook.com/PublishPodcast, email us at publishpodcast@aois21.com, or visit our home on the web, media.aois21.com. Publish Me! is part of the aois21 podcast network, it is hosted by Podomatic and available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and YouTube.
Read MoreChapter 16 - Print on Demand Services
Keith and Paul welcome aois21 Creative and poet Bianca Palmisano to discuss print on demand services.
Read MoreChapter 15 - Multiple Story Arcs →
Keith and Paul discuss popular occurrences and tips for writing multiple story arcs.
Read MoreChapter 14 - Crowdfunding Your Novel
Keith and Paul welcome crowdfunded novelist Carolyn O'Neal to discuss using Kickstarter to fund your book project.
This episode is sponsored by Kingsley by Carolyn O'Neal, now available on Amazon and Audible.
Read MoreChapter 13 - Writing Death
Keith and Paul discuss their favorite death scenes and some advice on how to write one.
Read MoreChapter 12 - First Reaction
aois21 Editor in Chief Corey Parker returns to discuss the first ten chapters of Paul's fantasy epic, the Will of the Magi, and you are welcome to listen along, but beware spoilers!
Read MoreChapter 11 - Plot Twists
Keith and Paul discuss plot twists in books, movies, television, and real life, and get some help from attendees at Virginia Comicon
Read MoreChapter 10 - Editing →
In the January 2016 episode, Keith and Paul speak with aois21 Editor in Chief Corey Parker about editing.
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