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

How do you take feedback from your beta readers and reviews without it impacting you emotionally? Today's top story is…Less is more. At first. Question of the week is… How do you take feedback from your beta readers and reviews without it impacting you emotionally? 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.

Kindle Unlimited gives way to Kindle+, bringing new questions about borrowing limits, audiobooks, virtual voice, and royalty calculations. Authors also explore when marketing tactics stop working, why audiobook strategies need more data, ways to automate review requests, and how live video selling is returning. Plus, practical ideas for making rest and recovery part of a sustainable writing life.

What is some "proven" author marketing advice that you believe no longer works here in late 2026? Today's top story is…Rethinking old publishing advice. Question of the week is… What is some "proven" author marketing advice that you believe no longer works here in late 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.

How do you mark milestones and celebrate your achievements? Today's top story is…Managing your success. Question of the week is… How do you mark milestones and celebrate your achievements? 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.

How do you handle taking time off and still feel OK about it? Today's top story is…The Back Matters. Question of the week is… How do you handle taking time off and still feel OK about 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.

What do you think about Amazon's new two-book-a-week maximum publishing policy? Today's top story is…Slow Your Roll. Question of the week is… What do you think about Amazon's new two-book-a-week maximum publishing policy? 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.

How do you explain to your family and friends that self-publishing is a real business? Today's top story is…Longer pre-order period and an extra life-line. Question of the week is… How do you explain to your family and friends that self-publishing is a real 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.

Amazon faces a lawsuit over allegedly hidden ad pricing, raising questions about how authors should manage their campaigns. The discussion covers lowering bids, testing ads, tracking profitability, and building email lists for lasting reader connections. Also explored: choosing publishing platforms, protecting writing time, staying motivated, and creating a meaningful ritual to celebrate every book launch.

Building a writing career doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit. Explore ways to find your author community, turn generosity into lasting friendships, and stay connected with readers across pen names. Plus, learn how to evaluate promotions, pivot without fear, and revive motivational routines that help keep the words flowing.

What would you say is the place where you've made the most author friendships? How have those friendships benefited you? Today's top story is…A Plus Conversions in 30 Minutes or Less. Question of the week is… What would you say is the place where you've made the most author friendships? How have those friendships benefited 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.