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Craig Martelle is a prolific author with nearly 200 published works, including over 110 full-length novels. A retired Marine and former lawyer, Craig is also the founder of the 20 Books to 50K community and a key figure in the indie author world.

In this episode:

• Craig's journey from Marine to bestselling author
• Strategies for writing and publishing multiple books per year
• The importance of book pricing and how it affects sales
• Insights into international markets, particularly German translations
• The evolution and impact of author conferences
• Tips for building and managing online author communities
• Balancing fiction and non-fiction writing
• The importance of mindset in an author's career

Resources mentioned:

• 20 Books to 50K Facebook group
• Author Nation conference (formerly 20 Books Vegas)
• Self-Publishing Show Live conference
• Amazon ads for authors
• Findaway Voices for audiobooks
• TranslateBooks.com for translations

Books Mentioned:

• Ian Bragg thriller series
• Cygnus Space Opera series
• End Times Alaska series
• Free Trader series
• Battleship Leviathan series
• "Witten Wisdom"
• "An Author's Legacy"

Connect with Craig Martelle:

• Website: craigmartelle.com
• Facebook group: 20 Books to 50K

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Jamie Davis is a nurse, retired paramedic, author, and nationally recognized medical educator. He has written over 55 fun fantasy reads, focusing on urban fantasy and incorporating his medical background. As the conference director of Author Nation, Jamie helps organize one of the premier events for indie authors. His expertise spans writing, marketing, and building author communities.

In this episode:

• Jamie's journey from storyteller to published author, starting with NaNoWriMo
• Understanding and writing in the urban fantasy genre
• Jamie's writing process and approach to plotting
• Effective marketing tactics for authors, focusing on email lists and BookBub
• The importance of networking for authors
• Overview of the Author Nation conference and tips for attendees
• Balancing writing with conference organization duties

Resources mentioned:

• NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
• BookBub, Written Word Media, Book Barbarian, Robin Reads, E-Reader News Today
• Author Nation conference: https://www.authornation.live/
• Amazon and Facebook ads for authors

Book recommendations:

• "Successful Indie Author" series by Craig Martelle

Connect with Jamie Davis:

• Website: https://jamiedavisbooks.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/funfantasyreaders

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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Isabelle Knight is a publicist to the stars, having worked with high-profile clients such as JK Rowling and the BBC. As the founder of Build Your Author Brand, Isabelle now helps authors develop their profile, grow their readership, and increase book sales. Her expertise spans traditional and digital marketing strategies, offering unique insights into the world of author branding and publicity.

In this episode:

• Understanding the concept of building an author brand
• The importance of identifying and connecting with your target audience
• Effective strategies for author publicity and PR
• Using newsletters and social media to engage with readers
• Collaborating with businesses and organizations for book promotions
• The difference between PR and paid advertising
• Case studies of successful author branding campaigns
• Tips for pitching yourself and your books to various platforms
• The value of consistency in building your author brand

Resources mentioned:

• Build Your Author Brand course
• Facebook groups for author networking
• Newsletter platforms for reader engagement
• Bookshop partnerships for book launches

Book recommendations

• "Enough" by Dr. Catherine McAleese
• Books by Pauline Tate
• "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendrix

Connect with Isabelle Knight:

• Website: https://buildyourauthorbrand.co.uk
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelle.knight.pr/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-knight-pr/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isabelle_knight_pr
• Get 10% off Isabelle Knight's Author Brand Mastermind course! Use code PUBLISH10 when paying in full.

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/