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Publish & ProsperPrinting Money: How to Turn Subscription Content into BooksIn this episode, Matt & Lauren review the power of print-on-demand books for subscription-based creators. Whether your content is behind a paywall, time-boxed, frequently updated, or even just spread out over multiple channels, print books can be a great way to support your fans, reach new subscribers, and further establish your expertise and authority. Learn why we think POD print books are a great value add for your subscribers, different ways to monetize your printed content, and how to easily sell and distribute your new products. Don’t miss Cont...2025-07-2344 minPublish & ProsperScaling Up: What to Know About Bulk Book PrintingWith print-on-demand, you can print just one copy of your book… But you can also print 100. Or 500. Or 1,000. Or 3,159. You do you.In this episode, Lauren & Matt talk bulk book orders; when you need them, how they work with print-on-demand, and all the logistics (and discounts!) you should know about.Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Dive Deeper2025-07-1640 minPublish & ProsperBook Launch Blueprint: How Justin Moore Sold Over 1,000 Books in 90 DaysIn this episode, Matt & Lauren break down one of Tilt Publishing's most successful book launches of the year. Meet Justin Moore, author of Sponsor Magnet and founder of Creator Wizard, and hear how he’s used proven strategies to successfully (and profitably) release his book.Justin will be at Content Entrepreneur Expo this August… will you? Don’t miss THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Dive Deeper💡 Me...2025-07-0948 minPublish & ProsperHow to Use Generative AI to Sell More BooksIn this episode, Lauren & Matt explore different ways generative AI tools like ChatGPT can help you sell more books (without creating any public-facing copy or content). We share so many tips for using AI, including ways to: Help you brainstorm, refine, and execute marketing strategies.Facilitate your market research to better position and promote your book. Identify and target your ideal audience of readers or buyers based on your goals. Want to learn more about growing your business and expanding your audience with or without the...2025-07-0255 minPublish & ProsperLauren Finally Gets to Talk About FanfictionIn this episode, Lauren finally gets to explain the intricacies and impact of fanfiction to Matt. Listen now for a slightly chaotic dive into fanfiction origins, the evolution of fanfiction as we know it today, the legal gray area of transformative works, and how fanfiction has impacted modern publishing. Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube.Di...2025-06-2550 minPublish & ProsperMaking the Most of Partnerships to Grow Your AudienceIn this episode, Lauren & Matt explore how indie authors and content entrepreneurs can use partnerships and collaborations to grow their audience, establish authority, and build long-term relationships that outlast any algorithm. We break down strategies for how to identify the right partners, pitch yourself, and make the most of a mutually beneficial collaboration. Watch this episode on YouTube!You know where you’ll have an excellent opportunity to connect with potential collaborators? Content Entrepreneur Expo! Don’t miss THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more...2025-06-1851 minPublish & Prosper7 Steps to Publishing Your BookIn this episode, Matt & Lauren review how to publish your book in 7 steps! Check out these resources to help with each one: 💡 Step 1: Brainstorm Your Book Idea → [6:06]Listen to: Ep #32 | 5 Things to Know Before You Start PublishingRead: Turning Your Content Into a Book💡 Step 2: Write & Organize Your Book → [9:46]Listen to: Ep #38 | 5+ Tools to Help You Draft, Publish, and Sell Your BookListen to: Ep #67 | Turning Your Blog Into A Book💡 Step 3: Edit & Revise Your Book → [18:33]Listen to: Ep #20 | Do You Need to Hire Professional Editors for Your...2025-06-1156 minPublish & ProsperPaul's Pod: Your Guide to Taking Your Writing Habit to the Next LevelIn this episode Lauren is joined by Lulu’s Senior Marketing Manager, blog writer, and master of copy, Paul Hobday. Paul responds to episode #53, How to Create A Writing Habit That Actually Sticks, and offers practical advice for aspiring writers ready to level up their writing habit into a purposeful writing practice. Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube...2025-06-0457 minPublish & ProsperAudiobooks 101 for Indie Authors & CreatorsIn this episode Matt & Lauren debate the value and staying power of audiobooks, especially for indie authors. We take a look at market trends for audiobooks worldwide, different ways for authors and creators to produce and distribute their own audiobooks, and the pros and cons of creating audiobook versions of your books. Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive D...2025-05-2856 minPublish & ProsperBuild Your Own Book: Design Choices for Print BooksIn this episode Lauren & Matt explore the design options available for print books. We review the distinctions between trim sizes, binding types, paper types, ink quality, and cover finish, and popular choices for different product types. Watch the episode on YouTube for visual examples! Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Dive DeeperWatch The Life of a Book 💡 E...2025-05-2152 minPublish & ProsperInternational Book Rights for Indie AuthorsIn this episode, Matt & Lauren talk through what you need to know about licensing your book rights with foreign publishers. We debate the merit of reaching out to new markets, what that process looks like, and how to use an agency like DropCap to secure international rights deals. Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡...2025-05-1449 minPublish & ProsperHow Does Selling Direct Actually Work?We’ve mentioned, once or twice, the value of selling direct. But how does it actually work? In this episode, Lauren & Matt walk through the direct sales cycle and answer some common questions, including: How do transactions work? Who handles customer issues? What am I supposed to do with my customer data?Don’t miss Content Entrepreneur Expo, THE event for creators, authors, and entrepreneurs. Visit cex.events to learn more and use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube!...2025-05-0744 minPublish & ProsperWe Love Content Entrepreneur Events So Much, We Bought One!In 2023, Lulu bought Content Entrepreneur Expo, an event for content creators and content entrepreneurs. In this episode, Matt & Lauren share an inside look into why we got involved in CEX, what we’ve learned about events after owning one, and why we think content creators, entrepreneurs, and authors should join us in Cleveland this August! Use promo code LULU100 to save $100 on your CEX ticket 🎉Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Learn More About The Tilt💡 Ch...2025-04-3051 minPublish & ProsperMaximizing Your Chances of Discoverability in Generative AI SearchIn this episode, Lauren & Matt dig into what discoverability looks like in a world where generative AI is changing how readers find books online. We look at what generative AI looks at when choosing what to cite or recommend, and share practical tips to help authors & creators appear in AI search results and, more importantly, to build lasting audience connections.Watch this episode on YouTube!💡 Check Out These ResourcesSparkToro | 2024 Zero-Click Search Study Search Engine Journal | Meet the 7 Most Popular Search Engines in the World Google’s Rich Re...2025-04-2350 minPublish & ProsperTurning Your Blog Into A BookWhether you’re a food blogger, travel blogger, business blogger, lifestyle blogger, finance blogger, or any kind of blogger, you all have one thing in common: your content would make a great book. In this episode, Matt & Lauren explore the value of publishing your blog as a physical book. We also review the key steps to getting from blog to book, including how to choose the right content to include, outlining and formatting your manuscript, and what tools can help you along the way. Watch this episode on YouT...2025-04-1653 minPublish & ProsperHow Authors Can Use Long-Form Video to Build Their BrandIn this episode of POD Pod, Lauren is joined by Lulu’s Education & Community Manager (and YouTube celebrity) Chelsea Bennett! Tune in for a conversation on the value of adding long-form video content to your marketing strategy, how authors can use video to connect with their audience, and getting comfortable on camera (and ignoring the haters).Like & Subscribe, and watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Watch These EpisodesEp #47 | Metrics That Matter: A Guide for Authors & CreatorsEp #55 | How to Hit Your Perfect Pitch...2025-04-0954 minPublish & ProsperHow to Copyright the Copy That You WroteIn this episode, Matt & Lauren–who are definitely not lawyers–take on copyright law. We talk through what indie authors need to know about copyrighting their books in the US, why and how authors should register their work for copyright, and how fanfiction and generative AI may impact copyright in the future. Again: we are not attorneys.Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Copyright ResourcesCreative Commons Register Your Work → How to Copyright Literary WorksBowker...2025-04-0248 minPublish & ProsperExtend Your Books’ Shelf Life with Backlist Book MarketingIn this episode, Lauren and Matt are ready to inject new life into your backlist book titles. We share ideas for using your backlist to experiment with new formats and distribution channels, turning your older books into lead magnets, and generating passive income from your content long after launch.Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 BookFunnel💡 BookBub 💡 Written Word Media | BookBub for Authors 💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #15 | Can You Really Support Your Business With Just 1,00...2025-03-2642 minPublish & ProsperBeyond the Algorithm: Relationship Marketing for Authors & Publishers [Live From London Book Fair]Recorded Live from London Book Fair! In this episode, Matt & Lauren explore the value of relationship marketing (tailoring your efforts to connect with your audience) versus algorithm marketing (tailoring your efforts to satisfy algorithms). We debate the merits of both strategies and share actionable steps to use them together to grow your brand. Dive Deeper💡 Watch the Session on YouTube💡 Learn More About Lulu Direct💡 Check Out ReallyGoodEmails.com💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #24 | How to Turn Your Casual Fans into Sup...2025-03-1930 minPublish & ProsperSustainability in Publishing: Reducing Waste One Print Book at a TimeIn this episode, Matt & Lauren take a critical look at wasteful practices in the publishing industry. We share insight into what it takes to become a certified B Corp (like Lulu!), how book printing creates both physical and carbon waste, and what we can all do to make publishing more sustainable. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Resources → Research: Consumers’ Sustainability Demands Are Rising → B Lab US & Canada → Book Sales: What that viral Substack post gets wrong. →...2025-03-1242 minPublish & ProsperCreating a Custom Book Business Using Lulu's Print APIIn this episode, Lauren & Matt explore Lulu’s open source Print API. Don’t know what an API is? We’ve got you covered. We also talk through the value of personalized products and creative ways to use Lulu’s Print API to power your custom book business. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Learn more about Lulu’s Print API💡 Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #31 | Your 7-Step Guide to Building an Online BookstoreEp #43 | M...2025-03-0548 minPublish & ProsperBook Publicity Simplified with Sarah FranklinIn this episode, Matt & Lauren are joined by Sarah Franklin, Lulu’s Public Relations Manager and expert book publicist! Hear about book publicity simplified as Sarah answers questions like: → What’s the value in hiring a publicist vs. doing your own publicity?→ What exactly is a publicist’s role in book marketing? → How do you make the most of earned publicity once you have it? And more! Watch this episode on YouTube.Dive Deeper2025-02-2651 minPublish & ProsperMastering Book Metadata to Maximize Market ReachIn this episode, Lauren & Matt deep dive into book metadata and how it can better position your book in the market. Maximize your discoverability and reach with tips on choosing bookstore categories and BISAC codes, tools for keyword research, and best practices for making the most of your metadata. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Complete BISAC Subject Headings List💡 Bublish's AI Author Toolkit💡 Publisher Rocket 💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #34 | Hooking New Readers With a Compell...2025-02-1945 minPublish & ProsperCreative Ways to Use Print-On-Demand to Support Your BusinessIn this episode, Matt & Lauren explore different ways print-on-demand technology can support your business. We share ideas for creating books for internal use, brand awareness and loyalty projects, and new product lines to consider. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Listen to These EpisodesEpisode #22 | Using Customer Data to Grow Your BusinessEpisode #33 | Books You Can Create Using Your Existing ContentEpisode #54 | Can Books Add Value to Your Business (Beyond Just Revenue)?💡 Read These Blog Posts6 Ways to Publish a Book Without Writing...2025-02-1250 minPublish & ProsperHow to Use a Preorder Campaign to Boost Your Book LaunchIn this episode, Lauren & Matt make a case for why every indie author should try using a preorder campaign to support their prelaunch marketing efforts and boost their book sales. We talk through how preorder campaigns can help you reach your target audience, different kinds of campaigns, and ways to collect your preorders. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 To Be Fair…💡 BookBub | How Authors Use Preorders to Promote New Books in 2023 ...2025-02-0554 minPublish & ProsperThe Indie Author's Guide to Going Wide With Your Book DistributionIn this episode, Matt & Lauren answer questions about moving your books from Amazon to other ecommerce solutions, including global distribution and direct sales. Learn how to maximize your book’s availability, forge stronger connections with loyal readers, and grow your revenue when you go wide. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Wide for the Win Facebook Group💡 The Truth On Selling Books Direct: Insights from 876 Authors 💡 Listen to These Episode...2025-01-2949 minPublish & ProsperHow to Hit Your Perfect Pitch for Speaking EngagementsIn this episode, Lauren & Matt share tips for aspiring public speakers. We talk through presenting your best pitch to event organizers, targeting your ideal audience with your session title and description, and representing yourself with your speaker bio. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Learn About CEX 2025💡 Joe Pulizzi on LinkedIn💡 Mic Drop Workshop💡 Jeff Sieh💡 Andrew Davis💡 2025-01-2254 minPublish & ProsperCan Books Add Value to Your Business (Beyond Just Revenue)?In this episode, Matt & Lauren tell you why publishing a book can do more for your business than just adding a new revenue stream.. Learn how books can establish your expert reputation, connect you with new audiences, and strengthen relationships with your existing fans.Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 The Tilt Newsletter💡 The Business Book ROI Study💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #22 | Using Customer Data to Grow Your BusinessE...2025-01-1546 minPublish & ProsperHow to Create A Writing Habit That Actually SticksIs this the year you’re finally going to publish that book? Or maybe you just want to write more than you did last year. In this episode Lauren & Matt share tips for building a writing habit in a way that works best for you… and set a few lofty goals of their own. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Lulu Blog | Writing & Editing, Software Reviews💡 Audrey Hughey | The Write Services...2025-01-0847 minPublish & ProsperDid Indie Authors Publish and Prosper in 2024?In this episode Matt & Lauren recap some of the hottest topics and trends in the publishing industry from 2024, and make a few predictions for 2025. Thanks for a great year of publishing and prospering with us! Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Written Word Media | 2024 Indie Author Survey Results: Insights into Self Publishing for Authors💡 Louis Grenier | $16k in 5 Days Book Launch Breakdown💡 Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore💡 Bublish’s AI Author Toolkit💡 L...2024-12-1849 minPublish & ProsperFinding Your Niche, Your Ideal Reader, and Your Target AudienceIn this episode Lauren & Matt explore the journey to successful audience growth by finding your content niche, defining your ideal reader, and identifying your target audience. We also discuss the value of learning from other creators, ways to inject new life into your marketing efforts, and the correct way to pronounce niche, among other things. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Check Out SparkToro💡 Read Written Word Media’s 2024 Indie Author Survey Results: Insights into Self Publishing for Authors💡...2024-12-1146 minPublish & ProsperDebunking Myths and Misconceptions About Self-PublishingIn this episode, Matt & Lauren tackle some of the most common misconceptions about self-publishing. We debunk myths like: ❌ You won’t make any money self-publishing❌ You have to spend a lot of money to self-publish❌ There’s no credibility in self-publishingAnd most importantly: fake M&Ms are just as good as real M&Ms. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Listen to These EpisodesEp #2 | Is Self-Publishing the Best Path for Today’s Creators? Ep #8 | Self-Publi...2024-12-0444 minPublish & ProsperWhat Keeps Self-Published Books Off the New York Times Best-Seller Lists?In this episode, Lauren & Matt discuss the New York Times Best Seller lists. Learn how the lists are decided, what disqualifies a book from being a potential NYT Best-Seller, and why self-published authors rarely make the cut. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 The New York Times | About the Best Sellers💡 Novlr | The New York Times Bestseller Lists Explained💡 Wikipedia | The New York Times Best-Seller List 💡 Jane Friedman | Self-Published Bestseller ListsSound Bites From This Epi...2024-11-2746 minPublish & ProsperWhat Does Taylor Swift Know About Book Publishing?In this episode, Matt & Lauren have a conversation about Taylor Swift’s upcoming book, talking through her decision to self-publish it, and what that says about the future of traditional publishing. Disclaimer: This episode was Matt’s idea, not Lauren’s.Watch this episode on YouTube! Dive Deeper💡 Target Press Release💡 Related EpisodesEp #2 | Is Self-Publishing the Best Path for Today's Creators?Ep #16 | The Indie Author's Guide to Thriving Without AmazonEp #36 | The Indie Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing 2024-11-2045 minPublish & ProsperMetrics That Matter: A Guide for Authors & CreatorsIn this episode, Lauren & Matt review the important metrics you need to be tracking to boost your book sales, grow your brand, and connect with a loyal audience. We take a look at social media, email, website, and customer data and share valuable tools and tips to help you make the most of the data you collect. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Check Out These ResourcesShopify | Ecommerce Analytics Tools for Online Store OwnersSparkToro | https://sparktoro.com/ ManyC...2024-11-1347 minPublish & ProsperHow to Maximize ROI on In-Person EventsIn this episode, Matt & Lauren share tips for maximizing your return on investment when you attend a conference. We have our top picks for note-taking, strategies for putting your ideas into action, and using your conference experience to establish yourself as a thought leader. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Otter.AI💡 Ecamm Live💡 Ann Handley’s Total Annarchy Newsletter💡 Listen to These EpisodesEpisode #23 | How to Survive (and Thrive) at Conferences and EventsEpiso...2024-11-0646 minPublish & ProsperAsk Matt (and Lauren) Anything: Answering Your QuestionsIt’s officially been one year of Publish & Prosper! Join Lauren & Matt for a special Ask Us Anything episode, where we take listener questions about publishing, marketing, Lulu products, and - of course - Disney. We answer questions like: Do you start building your audience first and then write your book, or do you start writing your book first and then build your audience? What trends have you seen from Lulu creators over the years in how they've adapted their businesses to sell more books?When you menti...2024-10-3044 minPublish & ProsperHow to Repurpose Your Book (and Other Content) for Social MediaIn this episode, Matt & Lauren review the best ways to repurpose content for social media. They talk through reusing your existing social content, reposting other people’s social content, and repurposing your book material as social content. Watch this episode on YouTube! Dive Deeper💡 Listen to These EpisodesEpisode #12 | Social Media Marketing for Authors & CreatorsEpisode #25 | Author Branding 101: Building a Brand Beyond Your BooksEpisode #33 | Books You Can Create Using Your Existing Content💡 Read These Blog PostsSocial Media Con...2024-10-2357 minPublish & ProsperMake Your Self-Published Books Stand Out with Custom DetailsCustom and special edition books are more popular than ever - and more accessible than ever. In this episode, Lauren & Matt explore how indie authors can create custom editions of their self-published books. We look at popular customizations like sprayed edges, embellished covers, specialty bindings, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Read How to Convince Readers to Buy Books Directly From You on the Lulu Blog💡 Listen to These EpisodesEpisode #19 → Crowdfunding Your Self-Published Book With KickstarterEpisode #24 → How to Turn Casual Fans...2024-10-1651 minPublish & ProsperShould Self-Published Authors Use Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers?In this episode, Matt & Lauren help you maximize your book’s potential with early readers like beta readers, sensitivity readers, and industry reviewers. We take a look at how and when to engage with them, how they can help your book, and what to offer them in return. Watch this episode on YouTube!Dive Deeper💡 Check These ResourcesThe Editorial Freelancers Association Member Directory Lulu’s Partners PageJane Friedman on Are Paid Book Reviews Worth It? Blog | 7 Online Writing Communities for AuthorsWebinar | PR for Au...2024-10-0949 minPublish & ProsperHow to Drive Book Sales Without Offering DiscountsIn this episode, Lauren & Matt explore creative ways to boost book sales! Learn how limited editions, bundles, personalized products, and more can incentivize new and returning shoppers to buy directly from you - without resorting to discounts. Watch this episode on YouTube! Dive Deeper💡 Read These Blog PostsWhat Are Product Variants & Why Do Authors Need Them?How to Turn Casual Followers into Dedicated Super FansBookshop.org: Your Local, Online Bookseller💡 Watch These VideosThe Author’s Guide to Subscriptions💡 Li...2024-10-0248 minPublish & ProsperGetting Your Bookstore Ready for the HolidaysIn this episode, Matt & Lauren tackle the upcoming holiday season. They’ll discuss best practices for getting your books ready, optimizing your site or bookstore, speaking to gift givers instead of your target audience, and reviewing your social media for book promo opportunities. Dive Deeper💡 Check These ResourcesMake Books Make Bank PDF DownloadMcKinsey on US Holiday Shopping 2023Forbes on 6 Trends From The 2023 Holiday Season That Can Shape 2024💡 Read These Blog PostsSell More Books With A Holiday Social Media Str...2024-08-2851 minPublish & ProsperPain Point Solutions for Your Ecommerce StoreIn this episode, Lauren & Matt tackle some common pain points entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners struggle with. We’ll talk through solutions and tips for collecting sales tax, setting up shipping and managing shipping issues, and providing proactive customer service for your shoppers. Dive Deeper💡 Sales TaxLulu Knowledge Base | How Do I Configure My Lulu Direct Products to Collect the Correct Taxes?Spotify | How to Charge Sales Tax in the USWooCommerce | Setting up Taxes in WooCommerceEconomic Nexus Threshold MapTaxJarAvalara💡 ShippingLulu’s Pricing CalculatorG...2024-08-2145 minPublish & ProsperFrom Manuscript to Market: 5+ Tools to Help You Draft, Publish, and Sell Your BookSelf-publishing might be a DIY publishing model, but there are plenty of tools and resources to help you get your book from manuscript to market. In this episode, Matt & Lauren discuss a debatable number of tools to help you draft, edit, format, design, market, and ship your book. Dive Deeper💡 Learn More AboutFictionaryVellumAtticusBublishLulu’s Order Import ToolWritten Word MediaBookFunnel💡 Read These Blog PostsVellum Review: Simple Page Layout for Self-PublishersAtticus Review: The All-in-One Writing and Formatting Tool for Indie AuthorsDropshipping for Entrepreneurs & Creators With Lulu’s Order Import Tool...2024-08-1444 minPublish & ProsperHow to Get Your Book Into Indie BookstoresIn this episode, Lauren & Matt review strategies for getting your self-published book into indie bookstores, including participating in consignment programs, pitching yourself for author events, and making your book available through retail distribution. Dive Deeper💡 Read These Blog PostsSelling Your Book on Consignment With Indie Bookstores5 Visual Indicators Your Book Is Self-Published💡 Watch How to Get Your Book into Bookstores💡 Check your book’s global distribution eligibility with our Pricing CalculatorSound Bites From This Episode🎙️ [15:44] “These bookstores ha...2024-08-0741 minPublish & ProsperThe Indie Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing vs. Traditional PublishingIn this episode, Matt and Lauren take listeners on a journey through self-publishing and traditional publishing. We’ll look at where those paths overlap, where they diverge, and what to expect on your publishing adventure. Dive Deeper💡 Jane Friedman’s The Key Book Publishing Paths💡 Listen to These Episodes: Episode #2 → Is Self-Publishing the Best Path for Today's Creators?Episode #8 → Self-Publishing is a Team SportEpisode #20 → Do You Need to Hire Professional Editors for Your Book? Episode #10 → Marketing Your Book Pre-Launch, At-Launch, and Post-Launch💡 Read These Blog PostsThe Publishing Journey: Trad...2024-07-3150 min