It is the final day of the campaign and we happily reached our goal just prior to Paul's birthday on January 7th. We now sit at 112% of our goal but the campaign ends tonight! Send in your contributions before these perks go away!
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 MoreFootnote: Week 6
We have completed the sixth week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 88% of our total! With that we are at $1,400 and have reached the third target, covering the printing costs of the first run of hardcover and paperback copies.
Read MoreFootnote: Week 5
We have completed the fifth week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 86% of our total! Find the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign at https://igg.me/at/aois21.
Read MoreFootnote: Week 4 / Month 1
We are through a full month on the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi.
Read MoreFootnote: Week 3
We have completed the first week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 59% of our total! We have had a new contribution each day of the campaign so far and we still have a ways to go, with the campaign ending on January 21st.
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 MoreFootnote: Lucky Day 13
Thanks to a pair of donations on the lucky 13th day of the Indiegogo campaign, we have reached the second target, thus meeting the minimum level necessary to complete production of the Will of the Magi!
Read MoreFootnote: First Week
We have completed the first week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 59% of our total!
We have had a new contribution each day of the campaign so far and we still have a ways to go, with the campaign ending on January 21st.
Find the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign at https://igg.me/at/aois21.
Read MoreFootnote: Day Five
We are five days into the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached the 50% mark! We have also updated the campaign with new images and an easier to read font.
Read MoreFootnote: Day Two
The second day of the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign is in the books and we're continuing to build on the success of Day One.
Read MoreFootnote: Day One
The first day of the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign is in the books after a two week delay. We are happy to report our first target is met and over 30% of funding has been received.
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 MoreFootnote: Indiegogo
Supplemental announcing the selection of Indiegogo for the crowdfunding campaign.
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.
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