
The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 4, 2025 • 36min
Episode 582 - Getting a Hand & Multi-Genre Marketing with Rachel Van Dyken
Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? Today’s top story is Staffing Upgrade. Question of the week is Do you feel like having a VA between readers and the author diminishes the experience? 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.

May 28, 2025 • 34min
Episode 581 - Print Pricing & Multiple Email Lists with Rachel Van Dyken
What is your WHY for being an author? Today’s top story is Control P. Question of the week is What is your WHY for being an author? 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.

May 21, 2025 • 26min
Episode 580 – The Spotify-Findaway Divorce and Marketing Romantic Suspense with Janie Crouch
What advice do you wish you’d be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? Today’s top story is Can’t Find A Way. Question of the week is What advice do you wish you’d be given to level up your author career (or what advice would you give)? 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.

May 14, 2025 • 35min
Episode 579 - Easier Kindle Purchases and the Definition of Success with Janie Crouch
How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? Today’s top story is ‘Get Book’ is back in your Kindle App. Question of the week is How do you define success for yourself and/or how do you celebrate success? 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.

May 7, 2025 • 23min
Episode 578 - Selling Elsewhere & Amazon Ads Fun
What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? Today’s top story is Sailing Abroad. Question of the week is What is your most profitable series and are you marketing it? 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.

Apr 30, 2025 • 26min
Episode 577 - Kindle Recaps & Cozy Fun with Caitlin White/Rosie A. Point
Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? Today’s top story is Last Time on… Your Favorite Series. Question of the week is Is your first action item for tomorrow morning the right thing to do for you to get closer to achieving your goal? 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.

Apr 23, 2025 • 29min
Episode 576 – Pre-Order Samples and Research Rabbit Holes with Luke Richardson
What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? Today’s top story is Pre-Order Samples. Question of the week is What do you feel like is a good ratio between writing and research? 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.

Apr 16, 2025 • 31min
Episode 575 - Social Media Fun & Trope Research with Luke Richardson
In this engaging discussion, author Luke Richardson, known for his archaeological thrillers, dives into the nuances of writing and marketing. He emphasizes the need for a balance between authenticity and commercial strategies in today's literary landscape. The conversation highlights the blend of organic social media engagement with paid advertising for maximum impact. Richardson also reflects on the paradox of great writing being both surprising and inevitable, encouraging listeners to ponder their own storytelling practices.

Apr 9, 2025 • 30min
Episode 574 – Pay Over Time Kickstarter Pledges with Katy Archer
What is the best mindset book you’ve ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? Today’s top story is The Kickstarter PLOT Thickens. Question of the week is What is the best mindset book you’ve ever read? How woo-woo would you consider yourself? 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.

Apr 2, 2025 • 35min
Episode 573 – Hockey Romance Scores with Katy Archer
What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? Today’s top story is Hockey Romance Scores. Question of the week is What do you think might be the next hot genre that will come in and take over the world? 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.