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Mark Leslie Lefebvre – Stark ReflectionsEpisode 455 – Kobo Insights with Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing LifeMark interviews Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life about Kobo, Kobo Plus, and the self-publishing platform Kobo Writing Life (KWL). Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save… Continue reading Episode 455 – Kobo Insights with Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life
2026-01-1655 min
Stark Reflections on Writing and PublishingKobo Insights with Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing LifeMark interviews Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life about Kobo, Kobo Plus, and the self-publishing platform Kobo Writing Life (KWL). Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own personalized report. In their interview, Mark and Tara talk about: Tara's background and how she got into the reading/writing world and Kobo Kobo's distinct identity as a platform that is exclusively...
2026-01-1655 min
Kobo Writing Life PodcastBonus Episode – Kobo Writing Life's Year-End Wrap-up with Tara CreminIn this episode, we hear from Kobo Writing Life's director Tara Cremin as she gives us a great overview of what the KWL team got up to this year! We also want to take this time to thank YOU, the listener of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, for all of your support this year. We couldn't do this podcast without you! We look forward to another year of amazing Kobo Writing Life updates and developments in 2026! If you want to tell us what you would like to hear from us on the KWL Podcast in 2026, p...
2025-12-3007 minKobo Writing Life PodcastBonus Episode – Kobo Writing Life's Year-End Wrap-up with Tara CreminIn this episode, we hear from Kobo Writing Life's director Tara Cremin as she gives us a great overview of what the KWL team got up to this year! We also want to take this time to thank YOU, the listener of the Kobo Writing Life Podcast, for all of your support this year. We couldn't do this podcast without you! We look forward to another year of amazing Kobo Writing Life updates and developments in 2026! If you want to tell us what you would like to hear from us on the KWL Podcast in 2026, p...
2025-12-3007 min
Kickstart Your Book Sales PodcastPublishing Widely with Kobo and Tara Cremin This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.writermba.com
2025-05-0442 min
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersEbook Sales, Subscriptions, Audiobooks And Book Marketing With Tara Cremin From Kobo Writing LifeWhat are the different ways you can distribute and monetise your ebooks and audiobooks through Kobo Writing Life? How can you market them more effectively and reach more readers? With Tara Cremin.
In the intro, the potential impact of tariffs and what to do about it [Self Publishing Advice]; Pep talk for authors during chaotic times [Publishing Confidential]; 8 ways to get more value from your backlist [BookBub]; Death Valley Kickstarter — and writing thrillers webinar.
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2025-04-1457 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP490 – Success Tips For Selling Books on KOBO – with Tara CreminToday we welcome back Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life (KWL) to chat about exciting new opportunities for authors on Kobo and her very best tips and tricks for selling more books and finding your readers!
Bio: Tara is the Director of Kobo Writing Life (KWL), Kobo’s premier self-publishing platform, where she combines her passion for books with over a decade of expertise in indie publishing. As a dedicated advocate for independent authors, Tara works tirelessly to ensure KWL remains the most intuitive and author-friendly platform in the industry. She leads a team of enthusiastic boo...
2025-03-0553 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast - EP490 - Success Tips For Selling Books on KOBO - with Tara CreminToday we welcome back Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life (KWL) to chat about exciting new opportunities for authors on Kobo and her very best tips and tricks for selling more books and finding your readers! Bio: Tara is the Director of Kobo Writing Life (KWL), Kobo's premier self-publishing platform, where she combines her passion for books with over a decade of expertise in indie publishing. As a dedicated advocate for independent authors, Tara works tirelessly to ensure KWL remains the most intuitive and author-friendly platform in the industry. She leads a team of enthusiastic book...
2025-03-0453 min
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersTara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus SubscriptionsEpisode 197/ Tara Cremin is the Director of Kobo Writing Life and has great tips for how to go wide, how to reach readers globally, and how Kobo Plus, their non-exclusive subscription platform, helps authors reach new readers. We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well as library distribution and cover trends. Kobo website: www.kobo.com/writinglife www.kobo.com/p/kwlpodcast Other links mentioned:Get Jami’s branding special: jamialbright1@gmail.comJami on the Indy Author Podcast: https://www.thei...
2023-12-1344 min
Immature ThemesSongs about being seventeenHello dear listeners! This month Tara goes rogue and has a little solo ramble about songs that are about being seventeen and why there's so many of them. Back soon as a group! As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:Sam FenderSharon Van EttenABBABroken Social Scene Stevie Nicks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0316 min
The Author Revolution® PodcastKobo Plus Hits US Markets: Interview with Tara Cremin at KoboSend us a textIndie authors have so many opportunities to reach readers. This year alone has opened up a ton! One of the latest is Kobo Plus finally entering the US market! In today's podcast episode, I'm speaking again with Tara Cremin at Kobo. We discuss Kobo Plus and the new geos, the new e-readers they have available, and the reading experience that makes me want to buy one ASAP. Click here to listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to https://authorrevolution.org/188.Support the showThank you for...
2023-06-2134 min
Immature ThemesDriving songsHello dear listeners! This month we're chatting about driving songs. What's your favourite tune to blast while you're driving around? Back pocket theme is a song you'd listen to while doing a polar dip, or any jump into cold water. What's a good motivator or something to slowly ease you in. As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:Sigur RosThe DoorsPJ HarveyBruce SpringsteenLisa O'Neill
2023-01-0855 minImmature ThemesSongs for your own biopicHello dear listeners! This month we're chatting about songs that you would pick as a soundtrack to your own biopic. Your life is a movie, what song is playing over it? The back pocket theme is the oldest songs you like to listen to. As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:Rory GallagherKings of LeonGlenn MillerKris KristoffersonSmogEtta James Hosted on...
2022-12-2055 minImmature ThemesGoodbye SongsHello dear listeners! This month we're chatting about goodbye songs as our buddy Grier goes off on a six month travel trip. The back pocket theme is songs your parents introduced you to - both good and bad.As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:Led ZeppelinRoy OrbisonFrankie CosmosWye OakJohnny CashRadiohead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2022-12-0244 minImmature ThemesSongs to get you out of a music rutHello dear listeners! This month we're chatting about songs that can get you out of a music rut, or just out of a rut in general. Songs that inspire you to dig in and appreciate music again. The back pocket theme is wedding first dance songs that somehow includes chats about the British Office soundtrack.As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:No AgeWet LegCat StevensThe Pillow Queens
2022-11-0148 minImmature ThemesScary SongsHello dear listeners! We're picking scary songs this month. What songs give you the willies? Does music evoke fear without an added visual? Why does horror-billy exist? We'll be chatting about all of this and also naming songs about being thankful.As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify.Featuring:The MummiesLou ReedNick CaveTom WaitsKate BushSunn O))) Hosted on Acast. See acast...
2022-10-0148 min
Kobo Writing Life PodcastCreating an Author Universe with Penny Reid In this episode we're showcasing a live event that we held earlier this year on the KWL Facebook and YouTube pages. KWL Director Tara Cremin chatted with the wonderful indie author titan, Penny Reid. The universe that Penny has created, the "Pennyverse," is hugely popular with readers but also with writers. After several authors expressed interest in writing in her worlds, Penny opened it up and created the collaborative universe Smartypants Romance. Find more information about our podcast, including links to our guests' books here. If you're ready to start your publishing journey, visit kobo.co...
2022-07-1954 minKobo Writing Life PodcastCreating an Author Universe with Penny Reid In this episode we're showcasing a live event that we held earlier this year on the KWL Facebook and YouTube pages. KWL Director Tara Cremin chatted with the wonderful indie author titan, Penny Reid. The universe that Penny has created, the "Pennyverse," is hugely popular with readers but also with writers. After several authors expressed interest in writing in her worlds, Penny opened it up and created the collaborative universe Smartypants Romance. Find more information about our podcast, including links to our guests' books here. If you're ready to start your publishing journey, visit kobo.co...
2022-07-1954 min
The Self Publishing ShowKobo Writing Life: Reach New Readers - with Tara CreminKobo's Tara Cremin explains why you're leaving millions of readers on the table.
2022-06-2440 min
The Indy Author PodcastThe Rise of Subscription Models with Tara Cremin - #124 The Indy Author PodcastThis week on The Indy Author Podcast, Tara Cremin of Kobo Writing Life discusses SUBSCRIPTION MODELS, including Kobo Plus. She talks about the rise of subscription models ... what sets subscription readers apart ... how authors get paid in subscription models, and why Kobo chose minutes read as the measure of reader engagement ... and Kobo's "globally local" approach. She also discusses how authors can reach libraries through Kobo. Do any of those topics pique your interest? Check out my new YouTube playlist, 2 Minutes of Indy (https://bit.ly/2MinutesOfIndy), where you can find a brief video clip from the...
2022-03-1538 minSPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP325 – All About Kobo with Tara Cremin
We’re delighted to welcome back the lovely Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life.
In this episode Tara brings us up to speed on Kobo’s new audiobook platform, other updates from Kobo including Kobo Plus, and top tips for marketing your books and audio.
Enjoy!
About Tara Cremin:
Tara has an MA in American Literature and Film from University College Cork, Ireland and has worked for KWL since inception.
Responsible for the overall author experience on Kobo Writing Life, from optimizing current features to looking for new aven...
2022-01-0444 min
SPA Girls PodcastAll About Kobo - interview with Tara CreminWe're delighted to welcome back the lovely Tara Cremin, Director of Kobo Writing Life. In this episode Tara brings us up to speed on Kobo's new audiobook platform, other updates from Kobo, and top tips for marketing your books and audio. Enjoy! About Tara Cremin: Tara has an MA in American Literature and Film from University College Cork, Ireland and has worked for KWL since inception. Responsible for the overall author experience on Kobo Writing Life, from optimizing current features to looking for new...
2022-01-0444 min
The Author Revolution® PodcastIndustry Expert Interview: Tara CreminSend us a textFor those of you who are wide (or thinking about going wide), this week's podcast interview is for you. Kobo Writing Life is one of the platforms I recommend indie authors publish direct to and after listening to this week's podcast episode, I think you'll see why. In today's episode, I'm talking with Tara Cremin from Kobo Writing Life! She's giving us the insider's scoop on new devices Kobo has recently launched, how they're working to make indie authorship easier, and so much more. Have a listen!Be sure to check out the show...
2021-10-2739 minImmature ThemesBest Opening Songs on an AlbumHello! After a little delay, we're back. This month we're talking about best opening tracks on an album. What opener made you stop what you were doing and think, what is this?! Our back pocket theme was best hidden tracks. Remember those? What CDs would startle you awake with hidden songs? Why were they a thing?As always, you can reach us at immaturethemes@gmail.com and you can find the playlist of songs on Spotify. Featuring:IDLESThe CureBlack SabbathTalking Heads
2021-07-2547 minImmature ThemesBest Songs to Wake Up From a Coma ToHello! This month we're talking comas. How'd you get in one? And what song would you like playing when you wake up? Turns out there are some notably bad songs that people have awoken from comas to. One rhymes with Tom Tovi. Back pocket theme is Best Spring songs. What songs make you open your windows and want to grab a bag of cans for the park? WilcoMeatloafVelvet Underground (Conz, obvs)Nils Frahm Republic of LooseElbowThe JamNick Cave & the Bad Seeds (Tara, obvs)Dolly Parton And many more
2021-04-1358 min
The Rebel Author Podcast078 How to Sell Ebooks and Audiobooks on Kobo with Tara CreminEpisode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Kobo’s new audiobook platform
How to publish audio with Kobo
How to price your audiobook
What’s hot and what’s not in audio right now
Marketing tactics that work for Kobo right now
This week’s question is: What are your Q2 goals?
Recommendation of the week is: How to Make a Living with Your Writing by Joanna Penn
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology S...
2021-03-2455 minImmature ThemesBest Songs with StoriesHello! This month we're talking about best songs with stories, from ballads to cloudbusting. Yes. Busting of clouds. Back pocket theme is best Irish party songs that aren't Maniac 2000. Happy Paddy's Day! Kate BushRadiator HospitalArctic MonkeysJohnny CashBob DylanLeonard CohenThin LizzyNick CaveThe DronesPlaylist can be found on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-151h 08Immature ThemesBest Love SongsHello! This month we're talking about love songs. Which ones set our hearts a flutter and which ones made us almost cry when we saw them performed live. Back pocket theme is favourite side projects. If you have any theme requests, email immaturethemes@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-131h 07Immature ThemesBest Live SongsHello! This month we chat about the best live songs. Grier forgets and then remembers how he hung out with Idles twice and told John Dwyer off for a bad Irish joke. Aine sets us all off chatting about Robson and Jerome. Back pocket theme was the classic, best nu metal song. Playlist, as always, is available on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-171h 02Immature ThemesSongs to walk to, and then fight toHello!This month we're chatting about walk in songs or entrance songs. If you were about to enter the boxing ring, what song would you have playing? Back pocket theme is Christmas songs that aren't sh*t. As always, we have a playlist with all the songs on Spotify, just search for Immature Themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-2251 minImmature ThemesSongs with women's namesHello! We're talking about ladies names this episode. Best songs about women or with women's names in the title.Secondary theme is about songs that are pretty good but made great by their outro.As always, playlist is on Spotify and you can email us at immaturethemes@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-2147 minImmature ThemesSongs to protest toHello! 2020 has seen a lot of protests so this month we're talking about our favourite protest songs. Lots of good picks from old Irish protest songs to more modern American protest music. Secondary theme is about gateway songs - songs that led you to discover a whole new genre of music.As always, playlist is on Spotify and you can email us at immaturethemes@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-121h 07Immature ThemesSongs you discovered from a filmIn this months episode we talk about our favourite songs from movies and the greatest music moments we remember from tv. Playlist of all of the songs is available on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-1851 minImmature ThemesSongs about growing olderHello!This month the theme is songs about growing older. What song do you hear on your birthday and cry a little to? And what is growing older? It's listening to nostalgic songs, right?Back pocket theme: cover songs that sound better than the original. Lots of talk about Dirty Dancing.To follow along, the playlist of all the songs mentioned is on Spotify under Immature Themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-1753 min
The Career Author PodcastTalking with Tara from KoboTalking with Tara from KoboThere’s value in “going wide” and one of the most trusted and thriving marketplaces is Kobo Writing Life. J. and Zach invite Tara Cremin on the show to discuss everything Kobo has to offer the independent author.We all know what Amazon can offer but exclusivity isn’t the only choice. As an indie, we have the ability to test and adapt quickly, reaching readers in different places and in different ways. Kobo can help you take your writing to the next level with exclusive promotions, international reach, and pers...
2020-07-1637 minThe Indy Author PodcastEpisode 031- ebook Pricing with Tara CreminTara Cremin discusses the factors to be considered for ebook pricing: the length and genre of the book; whether it is part of a series and, if it is, the length of the series; reader expectations regarding boxset pricing; the pros and cons of permafree; and the research needed for pricing in global markets.
2020-06-1640 minImmature ThemesSongs that encapsulate the feeling of social isolationHello!In this episode we talk about songs that encapsulate the feeling of social isolation. It's broad. It could be a monotonous song that goes on for six hours or something upbeat that reminds you of the world outside.For the back pocket theme, Grier picked something very Grier: best last song on an album. What's that closing tune you just love? Grier made an entire playlist and still couldn't narrow us an answer down to a single song.If you want to listen along with us, there's a playlist...
2020-06-1348 minImmature ThemesSongs that work at 4PM and 4AMWelcome to the first episode of Immature Themes!The very first theme that we're chatting about is songs that work at 4PM AND at 4AM. It was a bit of a thinker and had some different interpretations. We also had a second, back-pocket theme: songs about revenge. In the rambles, we chat about songs from the provinces of Ireland, that we happen to be from and how we all define the music we like.Here's a link to a playlist with the songs that we've mentioned:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71...
2020-05-1846 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingSuper Reflections on Superstars Writing Seminars 2020In this episode Mark shares a few tidbits from the 2020 Superstars Writing Seminars conference held in early February in Colorado Springs. Prior to the main episode content, he shares a personal update about his writing (or lack thereof) as well as a few comments from listeners from previous episodes. Just before the main topic, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In this episode...
2020-02-1439 minStark Reflections on Writing and PublishingSuper Reflections on Superstars Writing Seminars 2020In this episode Mark shares a few tidbits from the 2020 Superstars Writing Seminars conference held in early February in Colorado Springs. Prior to the main episode content, he shares a personal update about his writing (or lack thereof) as well as a few comments from listeners from previous episodes. Just before the main topic, Mark shares a word about this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices... You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In this episode...
2020-02-1439 min
WriterConKobo Writing Life with Tara CreminBestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Tara Cremin, Author Experience Manager for Kobo Writing Life.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) A new report from Bowker shows the number of self-published books has skyrocketed, as has the Christian book market.b) Audible Originals is now accepting pitches from anyone.c) ACX University returns for its seventh year of instruction.d) Google announces a new voice-recording app that transcribes in real time.Chapter 3: Writing TipsWilliam Bernhardt considers what...
2019-11-0639 min
SPA Girls PodcastInterview with Tara Cremin from KoboThis week we talk to Tara Cremin, Author Experience Manager from the self publishing platform Kobo Writing Life. As always it's great to chat to someone from the platform for the real insider information and Tara didn't disappoint! For those of you who've never loaded a book to the platform, Tara talked us through the process and why you should load direct instead of through one of the other aggregators. She also gave us the down-low on boxed sets, pricing, and promotions through Kobo, and how to make sure you get the best results. Then she talked...
2019-03-2035 min
Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Powerful!The Liar by Pierre Corneille, Richard WilburPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/35481to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Liar
Author: Pierre Corneille, Richard Wilbur
Narrator: Tara Barr, Janine Barris, Sue Cremin, Danny Mann, Christopher Neame, John Sloan, Mark Sullivan
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 51 mins
Release date: 03-04-14
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 16 ratings
Genres: Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
Publisher's Summary:
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