Top Self-Publishing Podcasts for New Writers

So you’re determined to publish your first book yourself but the closer you get to completing the manuscript, the more you realize you haven’t got a clue what to do once it’s finished. Don’t worry, there is help, and it’s free! I used these podcasts at both the developmental writing and publishing stages of creating my first book. Look for them on your favorite streaming platforms (I discovered them on Spotify).

1. The Self-Publishing with Dale Podcast by Dale L. Roberts

If you haven’t published anything yet and feel a bit overwhelmed by the potential work it takes, start here. Dale compares the pros and cons of different publishing platforms and has in depth episodes on formatting and marketing your book. Other resourceful tips include how to acquire a unique ISBN and which print on demand publishing platform is best for your e-book or paperback. This podcast was by far the most helpful in understanding how to publish with Amazon.

Find videos of Dale on YouTube: @selfpubwithdale or more info on his website www.selfpublishingwithdale.com

2. The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers by Joanna Penn

Always full of friendly enthusiasm, Joanna Penn has over twenty years experience in the self publishing industry writing fantasy novels and self help books for authors. In this podcast she shares her writing journey, current news and trends in the publishing industry and also interviews writers of various genres about their writing careers. One of her most recent episodes Writing And Selling Short Stories With Douglas Smith gives tips on different ways you can profit from writing short stories.

This podcast is great for novice writers who want to know more about the publishing industry and get the inside scoop on the life of a writer.

Learn more about Joanna’s writing and adventures at www.thecreativepenn.com or @thecreativepenn on Twitter.

3. Self-Publishing with ALLi by The Alliance of Independent Authors

Founded by Irish poet Orna Ross, The Alliance of Independent Authors is a non-profit global membership association for self-publishing authors. This podcast is for writers who have published at least one book and need the support and inspiration to continue as an independent author.

Episodes on this podcast consist of interviews with industry experts, Q&As on self publishing and topics such as how to format your book and how to make a publishing plan for the year. One of my favorite episodes is Self Publishing Values: Exploring Craft, Engagement, and Volume Publishing for Authors – Advanced Self-Publishing Podcast With Orna Ross and Joanna Penn. This episode was an epiphany for me because it clarified the type of projects I want to work on and where I may be wasting valuable time doing activities that don’t match my personality or vision.

Find Orna Ross at www.ornaross.com or on Pinterest

Discover services and resources to assist you with your self publishing business at www.allianceindependentauthors.org

How have these podcasts helped you in your self publishing career? Let me know in the comments!

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