Frontmatter
Leanpub
In Leanpub's Frontmatter podcast, we interview authors and special guests about their lives & careers, their areas of expertise and the issues of the moment, and their experiences as writers. Every episode is deeply researched and covers areas that are equally of human interest, general interest, and professional interest.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 11min
Special Guest Dan Holloway, Looking Back on the Book Industry in 2024
Dan Holloway, an innovative force in the book industry and host of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, dives deep into 2024's key developments. He tackles the significance of creativity in self-publishing and challenges within the WordPress community affecting authors. The discussion covers the digital lending landscape, copyright tensions, and the evolving role of AI in publishing. Holloway highlights the income disparity among indie authors and examines the implications for creative freedom versus corporate control, all while honoring a lost voice in indie publishing.
Jan 3, 2025 • 57min
Joe Justice, Author of Scrum Master
Dec 20, 2024 • 34min
Chris Pinnock, Author of Learning Russian Verbs
Dec 5, 2024 • 57min
Special Guest Josh Bernoff, Author of The Business Book ROI Study
Nov 13, 2024 • 48min
Pete Zerger, Author of CISSP: The Last Mile
Nov 4, 2024 • 50min
Special Guest Leah Paulos, Founder of Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School
Oct 8, 2024 • 50min
Maciej "MJ" Jedrzejewski, Author of Master Software Architecture: A Pragmatic Guide
Sep 24, 2024 • 49min
Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley, Authors of Fixing Your Scrum
Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 12min
Eric Elliott, Author of The Art of Effortless Programming: Unleashing the Power of AI Driven Development
Sep 4, 2024 • 50min
Michael Feathers, Author of AI Assisted Programming
Michael Feathers, an author renowned for his expertise in AI-assisted programming, shares his inspiring journey from Miami's childhood to a tech career. He discusses the evolution of programming from the '90s, emphasizing the importance of automated testing and emotional awareness in coding. The conversation shifts to the integration of AI in programming, tackling challenges like hallucination and the shift in authorship due to technology. Feathers also highlights the benefits of flexibility in writing and the functionalities of the Lean Pub platform.
