by Stephen | Aug 15, 2017 | Film & Television
Our guest today is Valerie Peterson, a widely read commentator on the business of publishing, and our topic today is the sale of Film and Television rights for authors.
In this episode, we’ll get into things like what level of involvement should an author expect after selling those rights, what’s working now in the evolving world of Television rights, some of the crazy things going on with the adaptations of some classic books, what you should look for if you’re approached with an offer from an agent or producer and much, much more.
by Stephen | Jul 31, 2017 | Bookstores
Today we’re exploring how indie authors can get their books into indie bookstores with Suzanne Orchard, the owner of Key West Island Books, a gem of an indie bookstore in Key West, Florida.
by Stephen | Jul 17, 2017 | focus, How To, Motivational
The pressures of life, jobs, family, friends and keeping the ship afloat can make running your author business feel like a juggling act with no end in sight. Author Jim Heskett joins us to discuss his new book, The Juggling Author and to share his tips for successfully juggling everything in your busy life.
by Stephen | Jun 30, 2017 | Marketing
Building a backlist is a cornerstone to a successful indie author’s career. Chris Fox joins us this week to explain the how, when and why of relaunching a novel, a series or an entire backlist.
by Stephen | Jun 26, 2017 | Bookstores, Libraries, Marketing
Author and podcast partner Taylor Stevens joins us this week to share her thoughts on planning and executing your next book event. Taylor is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author who has planned and held book events around the country, and she shares her tips for making your next event a success.
Before getting into the business of writing I spent twenty-five years in the technology business as a financial guy, and then as a serial entrepreneur. I know what it takes to start and run a successful business.