Self Publishing and Book Marketing for Authors, Coaches, Speakers with Profitable Publishing®

20. How Book Preorders Made Vanity Scott $600 From Her Site | Indie Author Success Story

Hosting a book preorder can be tricky, but doing it on your website is even more challenging. But Author Vanity Scott was able to generate $600 on her first preorder with the right support through coaching. Learn how she overcame overthinking and boosted her confidence during our time working together.  TAKEAWAYS * Strategies behind how Vanity made $600 in her first preorder * How hiring a qualified coach helped Vanity increase her confidence  * How a hosting a book launch and preorder can build a buzz beyond best seller status CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Initial Struggles 03:15 Gaining Confidence and Strategy 06:27 Successes and Achievements 09:15 Community Engagement and Faith-Based Support 09:29 Embracing Change and Accepting Advice 12:14 Building a Supportive Team: The Importance of Collaboration 14:04 Final Takeaways RESOURCES MENTIONED: →Preorder Profits™ Program https://www.preorderprofits.com/join [https://www.preorderprofits.com/join]  -This program guides indie and self published authors through the process of hosting a profitable preorder form start to finish by showing how to grow your audience, building a buzz, and covering your self publishing costs BEFORE you release.  CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD: Website: http://www.sheppublishinghouse.comwww.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact [http://www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact]   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShepPublishingwww.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing [http://www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing]  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing [http://www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing]  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheppublishingwww.Instagram.com/sheppublishing [http://www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard]  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing [https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing]  Subscribe to Profitable Publishing™ on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Profitable Publishing™ is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams. How to host a preorder How do I market my self published book?  What are some preorder success strategies?  What are the best book marketing and tips and strategies? How to be successful as a first time author Self publishing success tips  How to host a preorder on your website  Preorder Success Strategies  How do I launch my book? How I sell books on my site?  How do I do direct book sales?  Is a preorder on my site better than Amazon?

19. Why listening to general self publishing advice is stalling your progress | author coach

When self publishing a book, your first thought may be to collect as much advice as possible and ask the internet in groups all of your questions. You collect information across YouTube University. But searching for random self publishing advice that's not specific to you, your book, or your goals can work against you. This episode explores the value of working with a coach or consultant who understands you and is qualified to give tailored advice. TAKEAWAYS * Why collecting tips from too many places is stunting your publishing progress * How to decide what guidance to listen to  * How to determine which voices to take advice from/listen to CHAPTERS * 00:00 The Dangers of Listening to Too Many Voices * 07:08 The Importance of Tailored and Custom Advice * 13:06 The Value of Working with Someone Who Understands You * 24:52 Recap: Key Considerations for Seeking Publishing Advice RESOURCES MENTIONED: →Need a trusted produce your book while you still keep your rights and royalties? Apply to the Profitable Publishing® Partner Service to outline, write, publish, and launch your book tied to your business or brand. https://www.profitableselfpublishing.com/Partnerhttps://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner [https://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner]  CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD: Website: http://www.sheppublishinghouse.comwww.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact [http://www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact]   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShepPublishingwww.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing [http://www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing]  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing [http://www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing]  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheppublishingwww.Instagram.com/sheppublishing [http://www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard]  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing [https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing]  Subscribe to Profitable Publishing® on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Profitable Publishing® is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams. how to choose a self publishing company how to choose a publisher for your book types of publishing companies how to choose an author coach how to choose a publishing route how to pick a publisher which publishing company is the best how much do publishing companies make how much does it cost to start a publishing company publishing companies in the world how to become a professional reader for publishing companies

18. What to focus on so your book sells itself | Marketing for Authors | Self Publishing

Most authors focus on the wrong things to achieve their author goals. Don’t just focus on numbers like books sold or page read. To achieve your author goals, focus on these three main areas that help you create a book that it eventually sells itself.  TAKEAWAYS * The wrong things you’re probably focusing on as an author * Three key goals that help you decide everything else * How to get people to read, recommend, and review your book  CHAPTERS 00:00 Focus on the Right Goal 01:30 The Importance of Reading Your Book 13:09 When Your Book Recommends Itself 24:58 Get More Reviews RESOURCES MENTIONED: →Apply to the Profitable Publishing™ Partner Service to outline, write, publish, and launch your book tied to your business or brand. https://www.profitableselfpublishing.com/Partnerhttps://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner [https://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner]  →Need helo finding your readers? Listen to Episode 7 https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/7-find-your-readers-marketing-for-authors-book-as-a-business-asset-when-self-publishing [https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/7-find-your-readers-marketing-for-authors-book-as-a-business-asset-when-self-publishing]  →Want to write a book readers can’t put down? Listen to Episode 10 https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/10-how-to-write-a-good-book-that-keeps-readers-engaged-with-touchpoints-book-writing-for-coaches [https://profitablepublishing.riverside.com/e/10-how-to-write-a-good-book-that-keeps-readers-engaged-with-touchpoints-book-writing-for-coaches]  CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD: Website: www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact [http://www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact]   Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing [http://www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing]  YouTube:www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing [http://www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing]  Instagram: www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing [http://www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard]  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing [https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing]  Subscribe to Profitable Publishing™ on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Profitable Publishing™ is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams. How to write a nonfiction book readers will actually finish How to write an engaging nonfiction book How to make your nonfiction book more reader friendly How to keep readers engaged in a business book How to write a business book people will read How to get more book reviews How to get more page reads How to write a book to generate leads as a coach or consultant How to write a lead magnet book for your business How to use a book to grow your coaching business

17. Is my book good enough? How to overcome self doubt as a self published author, coach, or speaker

If you’re wondering if your book is “good enough” especially in self publishing, take a listen to this episode. Here, we explore how traditional publishing influences you’re going the indie or self publishing route. It’s important to be confident in your book and the value it brings to the reader. We also address imposter syndrome, self-doubt and how hiring the right support can help.  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN * How traditional publishing is affecting your indie publishing process  * The importance of hiring help to support your goals  * How to create a book readers love * Why focusing on your reader is so important to a “good book” CHAPTERS * 00:00 Intro & Effects of Traditional Publishing * 06:08 Beta Readers and Feedback * 06:35 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt * 11:21 Hiring Help and Support RESOURCES MENTIONED: →Ready to have someone project manage and produce your book while you still keep your rights and royalties? Apply to the Profitable Publishing® Partner Service to outline, write, publish, and launch your book tied to your business or brand. https://www.profitableselfpublishing.com/Partnerhttps://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner [https://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner]  CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD: Website: http://www.sheppublishinghouse.comwww.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact [http://www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact]   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShepPublishingwww.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing [http://www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing]  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing [http://www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing]  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheppublishingwww.Instagram.com/sheppublishing [http://www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard]  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing [https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing]   Subscribe to Profitable Publishing® on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Profitable Publishing® is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams. How to write a nonfiction book readers will actually finish How to write an engaging nonfiction book How to keep readers engaged in a business book How to write a business book people will read How to write a book to generate leads as a coach or consultant How to leverage your business book to get coaching clients How to write a nonfiction book for coaches and consultants How to use your book to build authority and get clients How to write a lead magnet book for your business Self-publishing a book to grow your consulting business How to get clients from a self-published book Imposter syndrom for authors

16. How to Choose a Publishing Company to Hire- Red Flags to Avoid| Author

Choosing a publishing company to hire is a big decision that affects your royalties, how your audience accesses your book, or whether you can make changes down the line. You’ll hear 5 publishing red flags that are widely used in the publishing industry that affect independent and self published authors. Find out how authors can protect their rights, ownership, and interests. We’ll also explore key aspects like having a solid contract, understanding timelines, financial transparency, marketing support, and aligning publishing with business goals. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN * Red flags when hiring a publishing company * How ownership affects your options in publishing  * What types of publishers to avoid * Protecting your rights as an author * How choosing the right publisher affects your income  CHAPTERS * 00:00 Introduction to Publishing Red Flags * 05:53 Understanding Timelines and Deadlines * 17:09 Marketing Support and Prioritizing Profit * 23:03 Integration with Business Goals RESOURCES MENTIONED: →Ready to have someone project manage and produce your book while you still keep your rights and royalties? Apply to the Profitable Publishing® Partner Service to outline, write, publish, and launch your book tied to your business or brand. https://www.profitableselfpublishing.com/Partnerhttps://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner [https://www.ProfitableSelfPublishing.com/Partner]  CONNECT WITH ASHLEY D. SHEPARD: Website: http://www.sheppublishinghouse.comwww.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact [http://www.sheppublishinghouse.com/contact]   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ShepPublishingwww.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing [http://www.Facebook.com/ShepPublishing]  YouTube: www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing [http://www.youtube.com/@sheppublishing]  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sheppublishingwww.Instagram.com/sheppublishing [http://www.Instagram.com/sheppublishing]  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard [http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-d-shepard]  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing [https://www.threads.com/@sheppublishing]  Subscribe to Profitable Publishing® on your favorite podcast platform, and leave a review if you found this episode helpful! ABOUT THIS PODCAST: Profitable Publishing® is the podcast for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers who want to package their expertise into a profitable book to build their brands, attract clients, and create multiple income streams. how to choose a self publishing company how to choose a publisher for your book types of publishing companies top 3 publishing companies how to choose a publisher how to choose a publishing route how to pick a publisher which publishing company is the best