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The Author’s Voice, Candy, Colleen, and Peter, talk with each other and guests about how writers can take their book from Blank Page to Bestseller. From published authors to industry professionals and everyone in between, Blank Page to Bestseller sheds light on the many facets of the publishing industry.
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- 5 days ago33 min
Ep. 118 - Bringing the Publishing Industry Together with Community and More!
Biz Buzz What Is The Author's Voice Association? What is The Author's Voice Association? We've talked about the association in passing throughout the podcast but we haven't taken a closer look at what the association is, who it is for, and why we created it. So that's what we do this week! We did this because we recently launched the new membership year for 2027 so if you are in the industry, check out the episode and join us for a full year of networking, community, and growth - Links down in below! Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: What Is The Author's Voice Association? Join The Author's Voice Association for 2027! 2027 TAVA Memberships are now LIVE! It's More than a Membershi; It's an Ecosystem - Substack article Download the Gain Momentum Pr Guide Gain Momentum PR Guide Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- 1 weeks ago36 min
Ep. 117 - Kicking Off the Holiday Season With the Seasons of Publishing Throughout the Year
Biz Buzz Seasons of Publishing The season of holiday books is here! But what other seasons are there for publishing? CaZ and Peter take a look at the many seasons of publishing both from the side of authors and of publishing professionals. Holiday books that are about to hit the shelves don't just show up the day before. As an author and a publishing professional, it is important to know the seasons of the year from a reader's perspective so you can properly plan out your writing and publishing schedules. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Seasons of Publishing Join The Author's Voice Association for 2027! 2027 TAVA Memberships are now LIVE! Download the Gain Momentum Pr Guide Gain Momentum PR Guide Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Ep. 116 - The Power of Community for Authors and Publishing Professionals
Biz Buzz What's Scary in the Publishing Industry What is the scariest thing for you in the publishing industry? Whether you are an author or a publishing professional (or BOTH!) there can be a number of scary things in the publishing world. Whether it is the act of writing, clicking publish, or making sure there are no mistakes in the final book, each of us has our own scariest part of publishing. We talk about all of the scary things in the industry and more in this week's episode. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: What's Scary in the Publishing Industry Download the Gain Momentum Pr Guide Gain Momentum PR Guide Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- Oct 13, 202627 min
Ep. 115 - The Benefits of Podcasting for Authors
Biz Buzz Podcasting for Authors What are some of ways authors can promote themselves and their book? IN this week's Biz Buzz segment, Peter and Colleen talk about one of the best ways authors can reach a large audience - Podcasting! Whether you are starting your own show or you want to be a guest on other programs, podcasts can put you and your story in front of an audience ranging from dozens to hundreds, thousands, and more! Plus, Colleen shares some tips for authors on how to best capture the attention of podcast hosts and producers and shares one giant tip anyone working on a project like this might forget. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Podcasting for Authors Download the Gain Momentum Pr Guide Gain Momentum PR Guide Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- Sep 29, 202650 min
Ep. 114 - The Most Popular Technology You'll Need in the Publishing Industry
Biz Buzz Common Tech Used by Publishing Professionals Writing a book is just the very beginning of the publishing process. Seasoned vets in the industry know that it takes a variety of technology to turn a story from an idea into ta fully realized book. CaZ and Peter take a look at the variety of technology options you will come across in the publishing industry. From writing tools to marketing tools and everything in between! Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Common Tech Used by Publishing Professionals Download the Gain Momentum Pr Guide Gain Momentum PR Guide Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- Sep 22, 202633 min
Ep. 113 - The Importance of Netowrking and Knowing Others in the Publishing Industry
Biz Buzz Networking in the Publishing Industry Why is networking so important? Whether you are an editor, a designer, a marketer, or another publishing professional, networking, especially inside the industry, can make or break your business. The connections you make can bring in new clients and even make your current projects go more smoothly. So what does it mean to network and how can you begin? Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: The Imagination Library Interview and Member Profile: AK Westerman Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Book Blurbs that Hook - Course Page Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- Sep 1, 20261h 4m
Ep. 112 - Fostering Imagination and Being Creative Through Art in Publishing
Biz Buzz The Imagination Library The world recently lost a great person in Dolly Parton. In this week's Biz Buzz segment, we talk about one of her most endearing legacies and one that fits in perfectly with what we do, the Imagination Library. Through her foundation, the Imagination Library sends children from birth through 5 years old a free book every month. We talk about why she created this, how far it's reached, and why it is such an important topic. Interview and Member Profile AK Westerman AK Westerman joins the podcast once again! We're excited to launch a new feature through our Substack - The Author's Voice Association member profiles. Each month, we are looking to highlight the members of the association so they can showcase their skills, talents, and know-how to the world. AK Was kind enough to be our first member to profile and we're excited to share her story today. Peter and AK talk about a variety of topics like how AK got into the industry, why he loves doing what she does, and how important it is to have a group of individuals around to help you grow and thrive. This interview follows from our profile we published through Substack so be sure to subscribe there for more of our written profiles! Member Profile: Designing the Face of an Author's Work Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: The Imagination Library Interview and Member Profile: AK Westerman Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Book Blurbs that Hook - Course Page Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
- Aug 25, 202638 min
Ep. 111 - Writers vs. Non-writers in the Publishing Industry
Biz Buzz Writer vs. Non-writers CaZ and Peter discuss the differences in the industry between writers and non-writers. Peter disucsses how he came to the industry through his love of reading and why he decided to not translate his skills into writing itself. CaZ on the other hand knew from a young age that she wanted to be a writer. He love of reading and writing provides unique insights into the industry. We talk about all of that and more in this week's Biz Buzz. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Writers vs. Non-Writers Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Book Blurbs that Hook - Course Page Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Be a guest on the show! Be a guest and share your story with our listeners - Schedule a time to record Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org
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