
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

Mar 26, 2025 • 26min
Episode 572 - Spotify Shorts & The Future of TikTok with Kelsie Rae
How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? Today’s top story is Short and Loud. Question of the week is How quickly are you willing to abandon a current strategy before trying something new and why? 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.

Mar 19, 2025 • 28min
Episode 571 - AI Audio Done Fast & Social Media Success with Kelsie Rae
What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? Today’s top story is Audio AIiiii. Question of the week is What was the last ad that sold YOU and why? 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.

Mar 12, 2025 • 34min
Episode 570 - Merch for March with Theodora Taylor
Today’s top story is Swag Bag. Question of the week is What are some of the most inspired creative book marketing ideas that have worked for 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.

Mar 5, 2025 • 38min
Episode 569 - POD Slip Cases with Theodora Taylor
How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? Today’s top story is Wrap Your Book in Love. Question of the week is How do you plan a future release schedule that is going to benefit future you while keeping future you inspired? 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.

Feb 26, 2025 • 13min
Episode 568 - Sales Tax & Patreon
What is a problem you’re facing that you already know the solution to? Today’s top story is Breaking the Fourth Wall. Question of the week is What is a problem you’re facing that you already know the solution to? 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.

Feb 19, 2025 • 34min
Episode 567 - Direct Selling & In-Person Events with M. Robinson
What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed in your author career? Today’s top story is Direct from the Source. Question of the week is What do YOU think you need to do next to succeed 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.

Feb 12, 2025 • 36min
SMBS Episode 566 - Budgeting for Success & Success Brick-by-Brick (with Vanessa Vale)
What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn’t do yourself? Today’s top story is Budgeting For Success. Question of the week is What are the items that are absolutely crucial for your publishing that you shouldn’t do 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.

Feb 5, 2025 • 36min
Episode 565 - BookShop & Translations with Vanessa Vale
Today’s top story is New App, Same Ebooks. Question of the week is Now that we’re into February, have you as an author looked at each month on the calendar to see which are your best-selling months and how are you using this to your advantage for sales? And how are you using your weakest month to your advantage for recovery? 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.

Jan 29, 2025 • 35min
Episode 564 – Football Non-Romance Bestsellers with Kel Carpenter
What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? Today’s top story is This Game Is Mental, Too. Question of the week is What is something you can do this year that will make you an author unicorn? 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.

Jan 22, 2025 • 29min
Episode 563 - The TikTok Ban That Wasn’t with Kel Carpenter
Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? Today’s top story is The Ban Ban Dance. Question of the week is Do you want TikTok to stay or go and why? 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.