

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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Dec 24, 2025 • 34min
Episode 611 - Amazon's Ask This Book Feature with Ines Johnson
What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? Today's top story is Ask Your Book What It Can Do For You. Question of the week is What is one craft thing that you can focus on and push yourself with your current draft-in-progress? 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.

Dec 17, 2025 • 28min
Episode 610 - Being Real Online with Tana Stone
What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? Today's top story is The Connected Author. Question of the week is What is your big, audacious goal for 2026? 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.

Dec 10, 2025 • 30min
Episode 609 - The Netflix - Warner Brothers Merger with Tana Stone
Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn't before starting a new year? Today's top story is More equals less?. Question of the week is Do you audit or assess your author year to see what worked and didn't before starting a new year? 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.

Dec 3, 2025 • 23min
Episode 608 - Streaming Indies with Tracy Fredyrchowski
If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? Today's top story is Small Screen Dreams. Question of the week is If your book was picked up for a movie or streaming deal, what would your series premiere launch party look like? 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.

Nov 26, 2025 • 35min
Episode 607 - Amazon Algorithm Changes with Tracy Fredyrchowski
What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! Today's top story is Help Amazon Help You. Question of the week is What is the one thing you could do to improve your sales in 2026 but you haven't committed to yet! 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.

Nov 19, 2025 • 30min
Episode 606 - Signed Ebooks (with Christine Sterling)
Christine Sterling, a romance author and publishing coach, shares her insights on sustaining a long-term writing career. She discusses the impact of pulling a book from Kindle Unlimited, revealing data-driven recovery strategies. Christine highlights the importance of self-care and goal planning, as well as the advantages and creative uses of BookFunnel's signed ebook feature. She emphasizes the joys of coaching fellow authors and advocates for a growth mindset while tackling challenges like burnout. Finally, Christine motivates aspiring authors to prioritize their well-being and understand their financials for lasting success.

Nov 12, 2025 • 30min
Episode 605 - Kindle AI Translations with Christine Sterling
How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out books? Today's top story is One-Click Translations. Question of the week is How are you diversifying your streams of income other than just putting out 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.

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.


