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Cosmo PublishingBeyond Amazon – IngramSpark, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, and Global DistributionAmazon is powerful, but it is not the whole world. Learn how global distribution builds resilience, reach, and long-term stability for authors. Amazon is often the starting point for self-published authors, but it does not represent the full publishing landscape. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, explores what it really means to publish beyond Amazon and why global distribution matters for long-term growth. This episode breaks down wide distribution in clear, practical terms. You'll learn what "wide" actually means and what it does n...
2026-03-0146 min
Cosmo PublishingAudiobooks & ACX: Turning Your Book Into Audio and Reaching New AudiencesAudiobooks are no longer optional for authors. Learn how audio expands reach, builds loyalty, and fits into a long-term publishing strategy. Audiobooks are no longer a niche format. They are a powerful way for authors to reach new audiences, extend the life of their books, and meet readers where they already are. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down audiobooks and ACX in a clear, beginner-friendly way, without technical overwhelm or hype. This episode reframes audiobooks not as a complicated reinvention of y...
2026-02-1835 min
Cosmo PublishingSeries Marketing – Why Series Often Sell Better Than Stand-alone BooksDiscover why book series sell more consistently than stand-alone books and how reader behavior, trust, and momentum drive long-term sales. Many authors notice that series books seem to sell more easily and more consistently than stand-alone titles, but few understand why. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, explains the real reasons series marketing works and how authors can approach it without pressure or overwhelm. This episode reframes series not as a requirement for success, but as a natural extension of reader behavior. Gürh...
2026-02-1127 min
Cosmo PublishingBook Pricing Strategies – 0.99 Launch vs Premium PricingLearn how book pricing really works, when a 0.99 launch helps visibility, and when premium pricing builds trust, confidence, and long-term sales. Book pricing is one of the most stressful and misunderstood decisions authors face. Many writers worry about charging too much, pricing too low, or making a mistake that will hurt their book permanently. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, brings calm, clarity, and strategy to the topic of pricing. This episode reframes pricing not as a judgment of your work's value, but a...
2026-02-0427 min
Cosmo PublishingHow Amazon's Algorithm Really Works and How Readers Discover Your BooksLearn how Amazon's algorithm really works, how readers discover books, and how to optimize your book page for clarity, visibility, and sales. Amazon can feel confusing and unpredictable for authors. You upload your book, set everything up, and then wonder why it feels invisible. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down Amazon SEO in clear, human terms and removes the mystery around how the algorithm actually works. This episode reframes Amazon SEO not as a system to beat, but as a recommendation e...
2026-01-2828 min
Cosmo PublishingEmail Marketing 101 – Building an Author Mailing List That SellsLearn how authors can build a mailing list from zero, connect with readers authentically, and sell books without spam, pressure, or overwhelm. Email marketing is often misunderstood by authors. Many believe it's outdated, intrusive, or only useful for writers with large audiences. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down email marketing in a calm, practical way and shows why it remains one of the most powerful tools an author can own. This episode reframes email not as promotion, but as permission. Gürh...
2026-01-1526 min
Cosmo PublishingSocial Media for Authors – What Works on Instagram and TikTokLearn how authors can use Instagram and TikTok for real visibility, without burnout, pressure, or chasing trends that don't actually sell books. Social media can feel overwhelming for authors. Many writers believe they must post constantly, follow trends, or turn themselves into influencers just to sell books. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks that myth and shows how social media really works for authors. This episode reframes social media as a discovery tool, not a performance stage. Gürhan explains why visibility ma...
2026-01-0725 min
Cosmo PublishingThe Power of ReviewsLearn how to earn your first 50 book reviews ethically, build reader trust, and increase visibility without pressure, shortcuts, or risky tactics. Reviews are one of the most powerful and misunderstood parts of publishing. They influence how readers decide, how platforms recommend books, and how visible your work becomes over time. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down the real role reviews play and how authors can grow them ethically and confidently. This episode is designed for authors who feel uncomfortable asking for r...
2025-12-1932 min
Cosmo PublishingHow to Use Amazon Ads - Power of VisibilityVisibility determines whether your book gets discovered, recommended, and remembered — learn how to make your launch impossible to overlook. Every successful book launch begins with one essential ingredient: visibility. Readers can only fall in love with your story if they know it exists. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, explains why visibility is the foundation of every strong launch and how authors can create it long before release day. Visibility isn't about shouting the loudest or having the biggest audience. It's about understanding how...
2025-12-1155 min
Cosmo PublishingBook Marketing & Promotion - Why Launch Strategy MattersLearn how to build buzz, warm your audience, and launch your book with confidence using a simple, strategic plan that works for every author. A successful book launch doesn't happen on release day — it's built slowly and intentionally in the weeks before. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down a complete book launch strategy in calm, beginner-friendly steps. From early preparation to post-launch momentum, this episode shows you how to guide readers toward your book with clarity and purpose. You'll learn what the...
2025-12-0255 min
Cosmo PublishingThe Magic of Metadata - Why Metadata MattersUnlock the power of metadata and learn how keywords, categories, and descriptions help your book get discovered by the right readers. Every book has a hidden engine working behind the scenes — metadata. It's the combination of keywords, categories, descriptions, and details that help readers find your book in an ocean of millions. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down metadata in simple, practical language that any author can understand. Metadata might sound technical, but it's really about communication. It tells bookstores, retailers, and sea...
2025-11-1858 min
Cosmo PublishingKDP Select vs. Wide Distribution – Pros and ConsLearn the real differences between KDP Select and Wide Distribution — discover which path gives your book the freedom, reach, and revenue it deserves. Every author faces this crossroads: should you enroll your book in KDP Select and stay exclusive to Amazon, or distribute it widely to reach readers everywhere? In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, breaks down both options in simple, practical terms — helping you choose the publishing path that fits your goals. This episode explains exactly what KDP Select is, what "exclusive" reall...
2025-11-1350 min
Cosmo PublishingUnderstanding ISBNsLearn what an ISBN really is, why every book needs one, and how to use it correctly to publish and sell like a professional. Behind every published book is a tiny code that quietly controls how it's found, listed, and sold — the ISBN. It's one of the most misunderstood parts of publishing, yet one of the most important. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, demystifies the International Standard Book Number system and shows how it shapes the business side of your writing career. If...
2025-11-0754 min
Cosmo PublishingPaperback vs. Hardcover vs. eBook – Which Format Fits Your Book BestEvery author faces the same big question after finishing a manuscript — Which format should I publish in? Should you choose the affordability of a paperback, the prestige of a hardcover, or the global reach of an eBook? In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, helps you make that decision with clarity and confidence. Choosing a format isn't just about printing; it's about strategy. Each version creates a different experience for your reader, affects your pricing, and shapes how your work is perceived. This episode walks you through all thr...
2025-10-2958 min
Cosmo PublishingBook Creation & Formatting – How to Prepare Your Manuscript Like a ProTurn your manuscript into a polished, publisher-ready book file editors love — clear, professional, and built for smooth publishing success. Every great book begins long before its cover design or marketing campaign — it starts with a clean, well-formatted manuscript. In this episode of the Cosmo Publishing Podcast, host Gürhan, co-founder of Cosmo Publishing and Cosmodio Books, explains how to transform your draft into a professional, production-ready book that flows effortlessly from Word or Google Docs to final print and e-book editions. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your file for a publisher or platform, this...
2025-10-2138 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview - Chris Curtis - How He Got His Life Back In Prison & After PrisonOne of the most intense author interviews with Chris Curtis, who was in prison for life in one of the most notorious prison systems in the country - California! He spoke about his childhood, the way he was raised, how he got into prison, and what he did to get his life back. Our author interview is full of moments such as, when Chris bluntly tells it that he learned not to blame his father for the consequences of his actions. His book is full of his experiences and most definitely the path...
2023-11-2725 min
Book SelfieBooks On Fire - Episode # 9 - Book Sales and Book ReviewsBooks On Fire, Episode # 9, where we had two of our authors, and our lovely Page giving her book review on Waters Plantation by Myra McIlvain. Her detailed review on Myra's book was exceptional and to the point. Our authors Kris Kile and Leslie Piggott joined us with their books, as follows: Open The Door - Kris Kile - Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/open-the-door-living-the-good-life/ Forsaken Talents - Leslie Piggott - Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/forsaken-talents-the-cari-turnlyle-series-book-2/ --- WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE YOUR AUTHOR INTERVIEW? Contact Us: https...
2023-11-0626 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview - Ron Kinscherf - Children's BooksGreat talks come with great authors! This one was a children’s books author Ron Kinscherf and was certainly a delight talking to him. We spoke about how he started his author career when he left his day-job. How he comes up with the ideas for his books. The way he gets his feedback on his books. Furthermore, he told us how he sold his books online as well as at the local stores. Topics also included the way he saves money on his designs, and where he gets his books printed. You can contact Ron at Pa...
2023-11-0337 min
Book SelfieBooks On Fire - Episode # 8 - Introducing Book Selfie Artificial Intelligence Personality, "Page"Books On Fire, Episode # 8 was one of our most exciting episodes, where we introduce our lovely artificial intelligence personality, “Page!” She made her appearance to introduce herself and answered various questions from our authors. Meanwhile, our authors (Kris Kile and Nancy Leonard) as well as our cohost Jennie Rosenblum joined us with their books and comments, as follows: Protectors – Nancy Leonard – Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/protectors-relentless-river-series-book-5/ Follow Me – Kris Kile – Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/follow-me-the-invitation-of-a-lifetime/ We would like to reiterate one more time that our, Book Selfie TikTok Bookstore is open and we are acc...
2023-11-0124 min
Book SelfieAi Audiobook Narration Is Transforming The Reading ExperienceThe content, title, and the voiceover are created by Ai. The Future of Storytelling by using Ai Audiobooks! In today's fast-paced world, finding time to sit down and read a book can be a challenge. However, thanks to advancements in technology, we now have the option to listen to books through audiobooks. And now, with the emergence of AI audiobook narration, the reading experience is being taken to a whole new level. Get Your audiobook made here - https://authorservices.bookselfie.com/ai-narrated-audiobook-production/ #bookselfie #author #books #ebooks #selfpublishing #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writerscommunity...
2023-10-0116 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 7 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesIt is our 7th successful Books On Fire episode, and we are extremely happy with it. Our lineup of authors were awesome, from sci-fi to thriller to suspense action! We had the pleasure of having the following authors and their books. Winter Falls - Leif J. Erickson - Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/winter-falls/ Chasing The Edge - Leslie A Piggott - Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/chasing-the-edge-the-cari-turnlyle-series-book-1/ Protectors - Nancy Leonard - Purchase: https://bookselfie.com/product/protectors-relentless-river-series-book-5/ There was also an exciting news from Book Selfie, where authors can make (at...
2023-10-0123 min
Book SelfieEbook Writing For Beginners - How To Sell Ebooks And Earn Money - Ebooks Passive IncomeYou may think that these are separate three topics; Ebook writing for beginners. How to sell ebooks and earn money. Ebooks passive income. ...but in reality, they are all connected to one big topic; Writing and Selling Your Book! When I did research on "ebooks" on YouTube, these topics popped up and I was amazed with the false information and knowledge that most of the videos are giving out to the people. Here are my final words on, "ebook writing for beginners" The results that you just saw were are all deceptions, all false information and...
2023-09-2614 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 6 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesIt is our 6th successful Books On Fire episode, as we have featured awesome books written by awesome authors. This was kind of a different episode, where all authors were women. So, we changed the format of our program to make it a bit more interesting. Jennie Rosenblum has great a talk with authors individually about their books. Furthermore, she had all of them joining together for one single session, where they shared their experiences as authors as well as professionals. Gurhan Demirkan made an exciting announcement, and made it public that Book Selfie has started offering Ai Audiobooks...
2023-09-2440 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 5 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesAlways a pleasure to have awesome authors with their awesome books on our Books On Fire show. We did featured and promoted 6 books, as we thank the authors and Jennie (our co-host) for joining us today. Here are the books and the authors that we featured on this episode: Scott A Meehan - 21st Century Pulps - https://bookselfie.com/product/21st-century-pulps/ Myra McIlVain - A Long Way Home - https://bookselfie.com/product/a-long-way-home/ Timothy R. Baldwin - Camp Lenape - https://bookselfie.com/product/camp-lenape-a-kahale-and-claude-mystery/ Kris Kile - The Unhurried Life - https://bookselfie.com...
2023-09-2227 min
Book SelfieSelling eBook - Easy?I see quite a few videos on YouTube, Insta, and TikTok where bunch of people talking about "selling ebook". One thing they usually start with is, "writing an ebook." You don't write an "ebook." You write a "book!!!" Once you write your book, your book is converted into an ebook, which is usually an "ePUB!!!" I gave an overall info as to where you can sell your ebooks in this video. I also gave a brief information regarding the book preparation process for you to successfully sell it. Last...
2023-09-1630 min
Book SelfieBook Review: Dimensions by Leif J. EricksonHave you ever travelled between continents? How about between dimensions? Get ready to join the protagonist of the book, Matt Levier, as he faces a challenge – jumping from one dimension to another – to save his beloved sister from unknown captors. “Bravery isn’t simply doing the hard thing, bravery is standing up in a face of fear of moving on anyway”, the author says. Matt must grasp this lesson as he confronts his fears to rescue Libby. Meeting the Knights of Shiloh, Matt learns that his sister is alive, and they can help set her free. They also share stories of...
2023-09-1220 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 4 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesIt is all about great episodes of Books On Fire, and the authors who make them greater. It was a delightful episode, especially when a co-host like Jennie Rosenblum joined the session with her reviews and insight. Here are the books and the authors that we featured on this episode: Hulya Kurt - Break Free From Your Hamster Wheel - https://bookselfie.com/product/break-free-from-your-hamster-wheel/ RJ Eastwood - Midnight Black - https://bookselfie.com/product/midnight-black/ Nancy Leonard - Cast No Shadow - https://bookselfie.com/product/cast-no-shadow-relentless-river-series-book-4/ J Darris Mitchell - The Crane an...
2023-09-1138 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview - Hilary Berger - Author, Business Owner, and a TherapistIt was an absolute pleasure talking to Hilary. She has dedicated her life to bettering the lives of women by giving them the ability to gain confidence and bettering their lives to have a career. We talked about her newly published book, "Work Like A Mother - Rewriting The Script For A Mother's Career And Wellness Journey" as well as her services that she provides to women all around the world. Topics included: Her credentials in her field, including 2 masters, a Phd, and licences as a therapist. How she started her journey as homemaker...
2023-09-1039 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 3 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesLive from Austin, Texas with quite a few authors from four corners of America. We want to thank Myra McIlvain, Ketan Desai, Kris Kile, Bob Freeman. We also would like to extend our appreciation to Jennie Rosenblum, who is an editor. She expanded on the importance of editing, and leaving a review for the books that you read. Ketan Desai - Germs of War Kris Kile - Taming The Brain Nancy Leonard - Headwaters Greg Gordon - Stick To Your Dreams Bob Freeman - BosonsWave Leif J. Erickson - The Farmer and The Scarecrow Myra McIlvain - The Do...
2023-09-0456 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 2 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesIt was a wonderful episode (again) coming from Austin, Texas. Despite some technical difficulties, we have successfully finished our live show, featuring and selling the following books and authors: We would also like to extend our appreciations to Kris Kile and Bob Freeman for joining the show. Hulya Kurt - Break Free From Your Hamster Wheel Leif J. Erickson - The Darkness of Truth Nancy Leonard - Becomes A Horseman Mark Leon Collins - The Journey of Acolyte Bob Freeman - A Back Story Gregory Gordon - Once Upon A Pond Kris Kile - Committing To Transformation You can w...
2023-08-2841 min
Book SelfieEpisode # 1 - Books On Fire - Live Book SalesOur first episode of "Books On Fire" was a success! We featured the following seven Book Selfie Authors. Myra McIlvain - Myra's Book Store Mark Leon Collins - Mark Leon Collins Gregory Gordon - Gregory Gordon - Children's Books Sen Taylor - Sen Taylor Bookstore Leif Erickson - Leif J. Erickson Nancy Leonard - Nancy Leonard Bookstore Bob Freeman - H2LiftShips You can watch our live full episode on our following social channels. YouTube LinkedIn Twitter Facebook
2023-08-2130 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview - Kris Kile - Author And A Successful Business OwnerMy pleasant talk with Kris, who is an author of 3 books; Committing to Transformation, Taming The Brain, and The Unhurried Life, which are the first three books of 15-book series. We also talked about his upcoming books as well as the services that he provides to individuals and businesses. We further discussed topics, such as: • His credentials in his fields. • The central ideas of these and the upcoming books. • Who should read your books. • The solutions that Kris brings to the readers • His services: Leadership Training and Team Development for Compan...
2023-08-1432 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview - "All About Historical Fiction" Says Myra McIlvainIt was a wonderful chat with our Book Selfie Author, Myra McIlvain, at Austin Central Library. She is all about Texas! And you guessed it, she was born in Texas and writes her historical fiction novels about Texas (even if the story starts somewhere else, it just ends up in Texas) :-) MAIN TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO • Her author journey. • The intense research that she does while writing her books. • Ghosts towns of Texas. • Her every day 2-mile walks to dwell deep in her stories. • What she does to improve herself to...
2023-07-1525 min
Book SelfieAuthor Interview with Todd Glider - The author of The Alpha Upgrade of HD Heathers - Book of GLADSOur author interview with Todd Glider about his book, The Alpha Upgrade of HD Heathers - Book of GLADS. This is a well written novel, and one of the greatest strengths lies in its world-building. Glider’s vision of the future feels realistic. He expertly incorporates intricate details that breathe life into every aspect of the story. Glider skillfully balances the technical aspects with relatable human emotions, resulting in a narrative accessible to readers of all backgrounds. MAIN TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO • When did his author journey start? • What type of novel is this?
2023-07-0538 min
Book SelfieBOOK REVIEW: The Alpha Upgrade of HD Heathers: Book of GLADS Volume 1Todd S. Glider's "The Alpha Upgrade of HD Heathers" is a captivating science fiction novel that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through a technologically advanced future. With its immersive world-building, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre. Buy at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CvcbNY Buy at Book Selfie: https://bookselfie.com/product/the-alpha-upgrade-of-hd-heathers-book-of-glads-volume-1/ MAIN TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO Review of the cover. Interior formatting. Main characters. Supporting characters, The hook. The flow of the story. Rating of the book.
2023-06-1628 min
Book SelfieLearn What A Literary Agent Looks For - Andrea Hurst - Literary Agent And An EditorIt was a great talk with Andrea Hurst! We first covered important topics related to being a literary agent, then jumped into editing. Here are the topics that we covered on being a literary agent: What is your ideal client? What happens if the book doesn’t sell? What is the submission process? What questions do you usually ask the authors, what really do you want to learn about the author? So, you are an editor, and have a team of editors. But I also saw a note on your website that you don't of...
2023-03-1045 min
Book SelfieCast No Shadow - Author Nancy Leonard - Learn How A Book Comes Alive This is how a real book comes alive Nancy talks about her book – Cast No Shadow. Nevertheless, it is all about how her books come alive with intensive research on various subjects (prisons, psychopaths, Native Americans, and then some…) Here are some topics that we covered: Any particular reason why she wrote this book? How did her story get developed? Did she do any research? When did she start writing this book? How long did it take to finish the first draft? What inspired her to write this book? How did she come up with...
2023-01-2442 min
Book SelfieDiscover The Truth About Knowing Your Target Audience As An AuthorLet’s start with some basic information, like what’s target audience, shall we? Target audience is actually one of the most important key concepts in marketing and advertising… and it should be the most important factor in your author journey. Why? Because it simply refers to the group of people.. readers, in your case, as an author… most likely to be interested in your product or service.. which will be your “books!” To have your target audience set up correctly, you need to understand the demographics, interests, and behaviors of your readers...
2023-01-0232 min
Book SelfieAll You Need To Know About Social Media AdvertisingThe world has gone digital, and with it, so has advertising. Social media advertising has become the go-to choice for many authors. It is a great way to reach potential readers. We are covering the following topics in this episode: What is Social Media Advertising Benefits of Social Media Advertising Social Media Statistics How to Plan Social Media Advertising Strategy Creating Your Social Media Advertising Plan Best Social Media Advertising Tips Best Social Media Platforms To Advertise Conclusion About Social Media Advertising Gurhan Demirkan is a founder and a partner of SelfPublishingAuthors.com as well...
2022-12-2435 min
Book SelfieWhat You Must Know About Book ReviewsTHIS IS HOW REVIEWERS DO IT! You get the answers from professional reviewers to your questions; What is the first thing you check or glimpse, when you receive a book to review? Does that set a tone or give you an immediate idea of the book? What is your review process? How long does it take to read a book? How would you rank the following in the order of importance, when you are rating a book? A. Spelling mistakes and grammar errors B. Plot
2022-12-1738 min
Book SelfieTalk with Multi Award Winning Author - Teacher - Author Idle; Terry PersunIt was an absolute pleasure talking with Terry! Not only a multi award winning author, but he is also an idle, teacher, and someone that every author should listen and take lessons from. Terry reveals his perspective and mindset that the authors should develop to be successful. Goes further explaining how he writes his books and his daily routine, which can (and should) be replicated by many authors, especially the new coming ones. You can find answers to questions like, how can you improve yourself as an author, what should you with negative...
2022-12-1250 min
Book SelfieBook Review: But I'm Eponine by Christine DzidrumsThis is a professional presentation written with a young audience in mind. The main character, Lyric is a sophomore in high school with a hidden talent, her voice. When her friends convince her to try out for the school play, she wins a lead role in Les Miserables. She should be on the top of the world, but Lyric is struggling. Lyric’s mother, an actress and singer, has died leaving a huge hole. Lyric and her brother go to live with an Aunt and Uncle who are also trying to determine what their new lifestyle entails. Sup...
2022-11-2914 min
Book SelfiePhilipp Munzer - Author for Top 20 Amazon Best Selling Sci-Fi BooksEvery author has a process when it comes to writing books. But Philipp's writing process is interesting and worth learning. No wonder how his books took place in Amazon top 20 in the sci-fi category with over 200 reviews of 4.5! Needless to mention, what he keeps in mind while he is writing to keep to story and the plot intact is a different ballgame, on the side. It is a German idiom, "Roter Faden" for authors :) His upcoming books are a little different than his current best sellers, as he is about to launch the first one...
2022-11-1726 min
Book SelfieBook Review: Julia Brewer Daily - The Fifth Daughter of Thorn RanchSYNOPSIS Fate had not smiled on her yet. Could she shoot this man? She’d never killed anyone before. Emma Rosales is the heiress to the largest ranch in Texas—The Thorn. All of the responsibilities of managing a million acres now fall into her fifth-generation hands. A task Emma could handle with her eyes closed . . . if The Thorn was any ordinary property. The Thorn is home to many things. Clear, cloudless skies. Miles of desert scrub and craggy mountains. A quiet disrupted only by whispers of the wind. And an ancient web of secrets that won’t let Emma o...
2022-11-1218 min
Book SelfieNancy Leonard – Multi Award Winning Author Tells, “How”Nancy Leonard did it! It is a big deal to win PNWA award, especially where there were more than 450 contestants. During our pleasant session, Nancy talked about her writing process, her continuous learning process, how she develops her stories, comes up with the main characters, and of course a valuable recommendation to the new coming authors. Her book that won an award, "Cast No Shadow" will be published in a few weeks, yet you can see three of her books on the following pages of our blog: The Earth's Backbone Headwaters (Relentless...
2022-10-2243 min
Book SelfieLearn These Before Using Any Paid Book PromotionsWhat are the paid book promotions sites? What are the pluses and minuses of these sites? Yes, everybody knows them all (below) but do you know when to use them, how to use them, and most of all how to integrate them? Amazon Facebook Instagram Bookbub Twitter Pinterest Google YouTube TikTok Aaaand, email companies…
2022-10-1021 min
Book SelfieDeveloping Author Email List - Getting ReviewsOne stone - two birds... develop your author email list, and use it to get reviews! There are a few ways of developing author email list, and in this episode, I am talking about the type you use giveaways to develop your author email list. Anything from preparing your giveaway to your ad pieces to get people to give their emails to you. Not only that, I'll take it a step further and give you a strategy to get your book reviews.
2022-10-0418 min
Book SelfieHow To Prepare a Book Marketing PlanBefore you ready your marketing plan, you must make some preparations. Yes, make some preparations to be prepared to do an effective book marketing! I segmented these activities into four time slots, and all the important preparations that you must do within these time slots to be ready for the last one: Launch Week! Don’t be one of those authors, who “publish, hope, and pray.” Make a step by step, solid marketing plan so that your book is successful before it is even published.
2022-09-2612 min
Book SelfieBook Reviews - Listen To One Of My Effective Strategies To Get ReviewsNo matter how your relationship with your reviews are, you need them... you want them! In this episode, I am talking about a few subjects regarding book reviews: Why are reviews important? Do we need the bloggers to get our book reviewed? How to handle the bad reviews? …and of course, how to get reviews!
2022-09-2112 min
Book SelfieHow Do You Prepare Your Book For a Successful Promotion?You have written a world class book, got it edited, formatted and got it all ready for publishing. Nevertheless, you know the endgame... it is, "sales!" and of course promoting your book goes beforehand. So, how do you get your book prepared for an effective promotion? Getting it ready for your readers is one thing but getting it ready for promotion is another. ---- ...and, here's the link to Publishers Rocket: https://amzkeywords--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/?ref=podcast
2022-09-1211 min
Book SelfieWill I Make Money From My First Book? Why Trads Rejects Most Books?It is so often that new authors have the same question as to how much money they will be making from their first book. My answer is always the same, and always indicate that being an author is same as starting a business... which is an investment! On the same note, most authors wonder why the traditional publishing companies reject most of the books. It actually goes back to the same principal... investment!
2022-09-0514 min
Book SelfieWhat Is Target Audience - What Is "Comp Authors" - What Is "Writing To Market"?This is a humorous episode that explains what you comp authors are and how you should find them, as well as your target audience. These are two of the most important matters in self-publishing. I also talk about what "writing to market" is (unlike most people may understand.) 00:25 Center of The Universe 00:33 SelfPublishingAuthors.com Services 01:23 Topic Of The Day: Why Do You Have To Know Your Target Audience As a Self-Publishing Author 02:12 Determining Your Comp Authors 04:41 "Writing To Market" 06:53 Your Book Cover 08:55 Voices, Personalities and The Characters in Your...
2022-08-2417 min
Book SelfieWhat Is KU (Kindle Unlimited) and How Authors Get Paid?00:22 Center of The Universe 01:03 George Washington University 01:23 Today's Subject: What Is Kindle Unlimited and How Authors Get Paid 02:20 How Did Amazon Come Up With Kindle Unlimited 05:23 What Is KDP Select Global Fund 06:01 How Kindle Unlimited Works 09:07 Two Things That Self-Publishing Authors Should Know About Kindle Unlimited
2022-08-1613 min
Book SelfieWhat Is "Writing To Market"... and the self-publishing humor continues with this episode, where I explain the the meaning of "What Is Writing To Market". Needless to mention, we also need to know "What Is NOT Writing To Market". This is one of those subjects that usually misunderstood by the self-publishing authors, and consequently avoided. However, it has a great importance for the success of the indie authors, especially on their sales. 00:15 Lift Off :) 00:40 How Much Self-Publishing Authors Are Making 01:10 Introduction 01:47 What We Are Going To Talk About Today 02:20 What Is Not Writing To Market 04:30...
2022-08-1215 min
Book SelfieWhat Is Traditional Publishing and How Is It Different From Self-PublishingThere are many explanations of traditional publishing and self-publishing. However this podcast has a humor, where I explain both of them for the beginners as well as the advance authors. 00:21 The Topic: Traditional Publishing & Self-Publishing 00:54 Traditional Publishing - What is it all about? 09:06 Self-Publishing 10:08 Which Way to Go? 12:38 Two Most Important Parts of Publishing
2022-08-1214 min
Akademik Bakış - Prof. Dr. Michael KuyucuGürhan Demirkan - Istanbul Boooks CEOABD'de faaliyet gösteren Istanbul Books 'un CEOsu Gürhan Demirkan, Akademik Bakış Programında Michael Kuyucu'ya yurt dışında kitaplarının satılmasını isteyen yazarların yaşadığı zorlukları ve bunlarla baş etmenin yollarını anlatıyor.Amazon'da Bir Türk yazarın kitaplarının satılması için ne gerekiyor?Print on Demand Ne Demek?ABD'de yazarlar nasıl bir sistemde çalışıyor?Kitap yayıncılığının uluslararası boyutuna dair merak edilen her şey bu podcast bölümümünde
2022-01-2030 min
Indie Beacon Radio ShowIndie Beacon Show with Gurhan DirmerkanIn this episode of the Indie Beacon Show, host and producer B Alan Bourgeois introduces you to a new bookstore known as BookSelfie as he interviews one of the founders Gurhan Demirkan about this new bookstore and how it could benefit indie authors.
2021-08-2729 min
Gurhan DemirkanBIAVEXIA - Potential To Be One Of The Most Prominent Supplement Companies In The WorldBiavexia is our startup company that we plan on growing to go IPO in ten years. It is a supplement company on the health side, where we started with I Am Immune and I Am Focused. It will be one of the most prominent supplement companies in the world! -------------------- 00:07 What is Biavexia 01:01 How Did We Come Up With This Unique Product Name 01:40 Why Are We a Formidable Competitor in The Supplement Place and Why Are We Going To Be One Of The Most Prominent Supplement Companies In The...
2021-03-1606 min
Gurhan DemirkanMeet The Technology That Kills COVID-19Istvan Mohos came the United States with an invention that kills COVID-19. He has been disinfecting large facilities as well as office spaces. He is open to partner with companies as well as investors who are interested in his invention. It is already patented, and he has machines that he calls “plug-and-play” to clean viruses, bacteria, and of course COVID. 0:24 Tell Us Who You Are When You Came To This Country, and The Technology Bring With You 04:05 Does Your Technology Clean (or Disinfect) Spaces 06:00 How Long Does It Take To Disinfect Spac...
2021-03-0951 min
Gurhan DemirkanPart # 2 - How to Start A Successful Online BusinessThis is the second part of the series, where we talk about the rest of the points to start a successful online business. It entails information from “On-Page SEO” to “Off-Page SEO” and goes on to explaining how you can use the keywords that you have created in Part #1. We, not only talk about what you need to do to have an optimized website (On-Page SEO), also talk about how marketing and advertising should be done to tie it together with Off-Page SEO. Let’s bring some search engines to your site, and get you on...
2021-02-2407 min
Immigrant Entrepreneurs40: Gurhan Demirkan creates innovation in the augmented reality and the supplements industriesImmigrant Entrepreneur: Gurhan Demirkan Gurhan grew up in Turkey where his dad always said that he will be living in America one day. He also constantly encouraged him to become an entrepreneur and to be your own boss. That was instilled in his brain at a very young age. He immigrated at the age of 18 and didn't know any English at all. He decided that if he was going to learn English, living with his brother is not going to help him. So he decided to live on campus at college. His background is...
2021-02-1248 min
Gurhan DemirkanWoman / Black / Entrepreneur / Author / Successful - Learn How She Did it!One of the primo ladies that I had the pleasure of meeting in my business life. Sounds like a regular American dream come true but when you scratch the surface, there is more to it than you think! I genuinely believe that she is an icon not only in the black community, just about in any community! …to many more successes, Annetta Benjamin! Benjamin Counseling Center -------------------- Here are the two books that she wrote: 5 Helpers 5 Hurts: A Guide To Improve Your Thoughts & Feelings: https://ww...
2021-02-0946 min
Gurhan DemirkanHow to Start A Successful Online Business / Part # 1Let’s talk about one of the biggest topics of our time: online business… aka, e-commerce! In this episode, I am giving some details as to: Since the corona virus hit the world, and huge number of brick-and-mortar shops closed, people turned to online shopping. Even though the playing field looks crowded at the moment, and it seems like a few BIG boys are dominating the market, as far as I am concerned this is just the beginning of the e-commerce business, and there is a lot of room to start a successful online business to t...
2021-02-0209 min
Gurhan DemirkanWhat Is The Truth That Will Push Your Success To The Next Level?So, you want to jump to the next level… become successful… and you do know that this will require you to grow your business… What do you need the most??? Yes, money… that’s one of the first things… But you get that when you have a few things planned out beforehand… nobody is going to give you his money if you don’t have plans for various aspects of business already in place. What are those aspects… Let’s watch and learn, shall we! ------ #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #en...
2021-01-2606 min
Gurhan DemirkanYoung Business Woman From Turkey – Success and Struggles of Bringing New Angles to a Developing CountryMy interview with this young lady from Istanbul – Turkey, who runs a publishing company which brought Print on Demand (POD) to Turkey. Not only that, the company was also a vanguard to bring eBooks into the country (Turkey) where people had seen nothing but printed books. Listen to her struggles and successes in a developing country, where being a young woman in a male dominated and politically dynamic country. ------ #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #founder #cofounder #startup #startupadvice #businessowner #businessadvice #exitstrategy #intrapreneur ------ Main Site: https://gurhandemirkan.com/ Li...
2021-01-2123 min
Gurhan Demirkan6 Misconceptions About e-Commerce BusinessDo you want to jump on the bandwagon to start your e-commerce business? Must learn these before you invest! ------ #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #founder #cofounder #startup #startupadvice #businessowner #businessadvice #exitstrategy #intrapreneur ------ Main Site: https://gurhandemirkan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurhandemirkan/ Main Podcast: https://listentogurhan.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/demirkangurhan Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/gurhandemirkan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1veaPaB5EuBwKrEIU92rMg Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ndXJoYW5kZW1...
2020-12-1709 min
Gurhan DemirkanShow # 4 - Chatty Pix! Startup We Are Going To SellChatty Pix is one of our startups that we are preparing the sell. It is a technology company in Augmented Reality. In this episode, I am giving some details as to: ~ What Chatty Pix is about. ~ How we are going to grow it. ~ Which industries we are going to penetrate. ~ How it can be used for business owners to do their marketing, sales, and prospecting. ...then a few more information as to how to expand into other billion dollar industries. ------ #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #founder #cofounder...
2020-11-2411 min
Gurhan DemirkanShow # 3 - Interview With a Successful Real Estate InvestorOne of the objectives for my channel is to have successful entrepreneurs as guests to learn from them. This entrepreneur has quite a few nuggets of wisdom for anybody who would like to start his business. He answers the following questions: Business How Did You Know When You Had The Right Idea? How did you raise the initial funding for your venture? What are the main main risks you face when you take a project, and how do you eliminate them? If you could travel back to one particular project and speak...
2020-11-2429 min
Gurhan Demirkan5 Important Factors Before Startig Your BusinessFrom my personal experience - 5 important factors (and a bonus factor) BEFORE you start your business. I wanted to shout out to the people who are getting ready or thinking about starting their own businesses. The spirit of entrepreneurship and business ownership are awesome to have. Yet knowing a few important factors before you start your endeavor can be priceless! -------------- #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset #founder #cofounder #startup #startupadvice #businessowner #businessadvice #exitstrategy #intrapreneur ------------- Main Site: https://gurhandemirkan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurhandemirkan/ Podcast...
2020-11-2410 min
Gurhan DemirkanEpisode 1 - What Is My Channel About?What the channel is about? Starting a business (especially focusing on e-commerce business). Sustaining a business. Growing a business. Lucrative Exit Strategy. Life of an entrepreneur. Doing business in other countries Doing business with other countries (international business opportunities). Interviewing entrepreneurs, predominantly young entrepreneurs. Besides and Beyond We will be giving feedback on two of our startups to let our listeners know the progress that we are making. One of the startups is Chatty Pix, which is a technology company that is in Augmented Reality. The other one is Biavexia...
2020-11-0605 min