The Publishing Performance Show
Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry.
Immerse yourself in a trove of valuable insights and actionable advice on writing, essential tools, and practical tips to elevate your self-publishing prowess. Whether you’re just beginning your literary voyage or seeking to refine your craft, this show brims with wisdom and inspiration to help you thrive in the self-publishing realm.
Each episode promises listeners at least one actionable tip for their self-published books and a must-read recommendation from our esteemed guests.
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The Publishing Performance Show
Russell Nohelty - Why Your First Book Launch Should Be on Kickstarter
Russell Nohelty is a USA Today bestselling author who has successfully navigated both fiction and non-fiction publishing. Starting his career with aspirations in filmmaking, he transitioned to comics and eventually found his way to self-publishing. As the co-founder of Writer MBA, he helps authors build sustainable careers through innovative marketing strategies and business approaches. His expertise spans from successful Kickstarter campaigns to building author ecosystems.
In this episode:
- The evolution from filmmaking to writing comics and books
- How to effectively use Kickstarter as a publishing platform
- Understanding value proposition in book marketing
- The challenges of selling fiction vs. non-fiction
- Strategies for running successful crowdfunding campaigns
- Building an author ecosystem across multiple platforms
- The importance of networking and relationship building in publishing
- Creating sustainable author careers through diverse income streams
Resources mentioned:
- Website: https://www.russellnohelty.com/
- Conference: https://writermba.com/
- Kickstarter Platform: https://www.kickstarter.com/
- Category Pirates: https://www.categorypirates.com/
- Dean Wesley Smith's publishing strategies: https://deanwesleysmith.com/expanding-your-market/
Book Recommendations:
- 100 Places to Visit After You Die by Ken Jennings: https://www.amazon.com/100-Places-See-After-You/dp/1501131583
- Sustaining Your Author Career by Claire Taylor (Focusing on Enneagrams and authorship): https://www.amazon.com/Sustain-Your-Author-Career-connections/dp/1959041096
Connect with Russell:
- Website: https://www.russellnohelty.com/
- Conference: https://writermba.com/
- Blog:https://www.theauthorstack.com/
- Writer MBA Mastermind Program (Application required): https://writermba.com/
Connect with Teddy Smith:
- @teddyagsmith
- Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
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- Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
- Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
- Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
- Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/