The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs
Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.
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Nov 5, 2025 • 28min
SMBS Episode 604 - The More it Changes the More it Stays the Same
What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill you? Today's top story is Miserable Marketing. Question of the week is What do you want from your author career? What would fulfill you? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Oct 29, 2025 • 25min
Episode 603 - Finding Joy & Going Live
What brings you the most joy in your author career? Today's top story is You get what you don't pay for. Question of the week is What brings you the most joy in your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Oct 22, 2025 • 46min
Episode 602 - The Gamble of Publishing with Becca Syme
In this engaging conversation with Becca Syme, an author and writing coach, listeners explore the gambles of publishing. Becca shares her insights on collaborating as an introvert, emphasizing manageable outreach. She discusses her extensive coaching-based book and highlights the importance of knowing your readers. Delving into the uncertain nature of publishing, Becca encourages hopeful persistence and suggests self-care strategies for authors. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking question about listeners' publishing goals, inviting them to reflect on their journeys.
Oct 15, 2025 • 39min
Episode 601 - Writing After Death with Becca Syme
What is the intuitive thing that you want to do but you won't let yourself do? Today's top story is If you love something, set up a trust for it. Question of the week is What is the intuitive thing that you want to do but you won't let yourself do? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Oct 8, 2025 • 40min
Episode 600 - Reflections on 10+ Years with Nora Phoenix
What do you already know about your readers and what would you like to know that you don't know? Today's top story is A lot can change in 14 years!. Question of the week is What do you already know about your readers and what would you like to know that you don't know? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Oct 1, 2025 • 37min
Episode 599 - Novel November & Tracking Your Progress with Nora Phoenix
What should you be delegating that you haven't and why haven't you handed it off? Today's top story is A Novel Idea. Question of the week is What should you be delegating that you haven't and why haven't you handed it off? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Sep 24, 2025 • 32min
Episode 598 - Podcast Booking & What to Focus On with Angel Lawson
How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? Today's top story is Poor Podcast Publicity. Question of the week is How do you continue to market your back catalogue as you release new books? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Sep 17, 2025 • 36min
Episode 597 - Hybrid Publishing & Darker Books with Angel Lawson
Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! Today's top story is Legit Pay to Play Publishing?. Question of the week is Do you know someone who has worked with a hybrid publisher and found success? Share their story! Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Sep 10, 2025 • 30min
Episode 596 - The $100 Million Book Launch with Kelsie Hoss
What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? Today's top story is The Nine-Figure Book Launch. Question of the week is What's one thing you want to outsource in your author business? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Sep 3, 2025 • 29min
Episode 595 - KU Books in Libraries with Kelsie Hoss
What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? Today's top story is The Library of Kindle-andria. Question of the week is What would your dream author business vacation look like? Would you do nothing or keep working during the fun? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
