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Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks

By: S.D. Huston Ben Pick & Morgan Lee
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 Hello and welcome to the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks show, a series designed to give you insight into the world of self-publishing and marketing your books. We’ll share a bit of our own insights into the craft of writing, self-publishing, and marketing books, but we’ll also interview established indie authors who will share their insights into self-publishing and promotion in today's market.S.D. Huston, Ben Pick, & Morgan Lee
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  • SPTT 089 – DIY Audiobooks for Indie Authors

    SPTT 089 – DIY Audiobooks for Indie Authors
    Jul 1 2025

    Episode 089

    Released on: July 1, 2025

    On this episode of the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks podcast, we’re joined once again by romantasy comedy author Elaine Canyon, this time to talk all things audiobooks on a budget. Elaine shares her journey into narrating her own work and offers practical, low-cost strategies for authors who want to create professional-sounding audiobooks without breaking the bank. From essential gear and DIY soundproofing to software options and voice performance tips, we covereverything you need to know to get started. If you've ever thought about producing your own audiobook but didn’t know where to begin—or how to afford it—this episode might just be the push you need.

    CATCH THE FREE 2025 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE 👉 https://tinyurl.com/AWC-2025-Playlist

    SOME WEBSITES/ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    🌟 New K-lytics Study: Fantasy Romance / Romantasy 2025*: https://k-lytics.com/custom/fantasy-romance-2025-04-pr/

    🌟 Audacity: https://www.audacityteam.org/

    *Affiliate link. The price is the same to you but supports thepodcast.

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    CONNECT WITH ELAINE CANYON!

    🌐 Elaine's Website: https://elainecanyon.com

    📚 Elaine's Books: https://cur.io/elainecanyon

    🎥 Elaine's Authortube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@elainecanyon

    CONNECT WITH US!

    ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

    ▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

    ▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

    ▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jm.celi.54,YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorjmceli,Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jm_celi,Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jmceli.bsky.social,Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jm_celi

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    #selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    55 mins
  • SPTT 088 – Networking for Authors by Dale L. Roberts

    SPTT 088 – Networking for Authors by Dale L. Roberts
    Jun 15 2025
    Episode 088Released on: June 15, 2025 In this episode, we dive into Networking for Authors by Dale L. Roberts, a practical and insightful guide for writers looking to expand their reach and build meaningful connections in the industry. Join us as we explore how this book reshaped our approach to networking, branding, and community-building as authors. From real-life applications to personal takeaways, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable ideas. For this book we each came up with a motto we pulled from the reading! Ben: “Don’t be a jerk.”Andy: “Serve others first.”D.L.: Natural networking”Shanon: “Lead with value.”Devon: “Even lessons learned.” 📘WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK ONLINE: https://books2read.com/u/49R0xk✨ Networking for Authors YouTube Playlist with more reviews on the book: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVrC50nqY3OKDsPfW9VhlHjC_6t2nWoaC CATCH THE 2025 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE JUNE 27-29TH👉 https://tinyurl.com/AWC-2025-Playlist ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ CONNECT WITH D.L. TILLERY! 🌐 D.L.’s Website: https://www.authordltillery.com/📚 D.L.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/D-L-Tillery/e/B09CRDP37H🎥 D.L.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorDLTillery📱 D.L.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDLTillery/📸 D.L.’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordltillery/🐦 D.L.’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/authordltillery🌐 D.L.’s Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/banongaming CONNECT WITH ANDY!🎥 Andy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PublishWithAndy📸 Andy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selfpubwithandy/CONNECT WITH DEVON GAMBRELL! 🎥 Devon’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@devongambrell🌐 Devon’s Website: https://dgambrell.com/ 📘 Devon’s ALL CALL INDIE: https://dgambrell.com/allcallindie/ 💜 Devon’s Social Links: https://dgambrell.com/links/ 📚 Devon’s book The Witch's Crystal: https://books2read.com/u/mgYGGR CONNECT WITH US! ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write▶Jamie’s J.M. Celi): Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jm.celi.54▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorjmceli▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jm_celi▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jmceli.bsky.social▶Jamie’s (J.M. Celi): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jm_celi ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ #selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • SPTT 087 – The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass

    SPTT 087 – The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass
    May 15 2025

    Episode 087

    Released on: May 15, 2025

    Join us for a thoughtful discussion on The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass, where we explore how this powerful book challenges writers to go beyond the surface and create stories that truly resonate. We dive into the emotional heart of storytelling, unpack key takeaways, and reflect on how Maass’s insights can transform our writing lives. Whether you're drafting, revising, or seeking deeper connection in your prose, this conversation offers inspiration and tools to elevate your craft.

    📘WHERE TO FIND THE BOOK ONLINE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/633863/the-emotional-craft-of-fiction-by-donald-maass/and https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Craft-Fiction-Beneath-Surface/dp/1440348375

    YOU CAN STILL CATCH ALL THE FREE REPLAYS FOR THE 2024 AUTHORTUBE WRITING CONFERENCE👉 https://bit.ly/2024-AWC-Playlist

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    CONNECT WITH A ADESHILE!

    🎥 Adeshile’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adeshile.writes

    CONNECT WITH US!

    ▶Shanon’s (S.D. Huston) Links: https://linktr.ee/sdhuston

    ▶Ben Pick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Running2Write

    ▶Ben Pick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running2write

    ▶Morgan’s Links: https://linktr.ee/authormorganlee

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    #selfpublishingtipstricks #sptt
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    44 mins

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