Best Kobo Writing Life Podcasts (2023)

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#326 – Facing Your First Draft with Mary Adkins 44:38

2d ago44:38

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In this episode, we are joined by author and book coach Mary Adkins, founder of The Book Incubator, a program for authors looking to write their best possible book. Mary spent six years writing and re-writing her first book before landing a book deal with HarperCollins, and as such, perfected her writing program! Now, she works to share this helpfu…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-403: Fairytale Endings From Ads for Authors - with Laura Burton 58:54

1h ago58:54

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Laura Burton almost gave up on writing after getting a bad review from someone she knew. Then she found the Ads for Authors course, and is now a full-time author.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-402: How to Use A.I. in Your Marketing – with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 50:04

6d ago50:04

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A.I. is a fast-developing field, and it’s important for authors to use it both effectively and ethically.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-401: Breathe Life Into Old Books with TikTok – with Lloyd & Marguerite Richards 41:20

13d ago41:20

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Lloyd Richards’ novel flopped 11 years ago. A single TikTok video sent it to the top of the US Amazon charts.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#325 – What Authors Can Learn from Movies with John Gaspard 1:01:39

16d ago1:01:39

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In this episode, we spoke with John Gaspard, author of The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist’s Guide to Learning from the Movies, an indispensable guide to implementing tips and tricks learned from film directors and film in general into your fiction writing. John is also the author of several mystery novels across two series, as well as multiple stan…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-400: 400 Episodes of the Self Publishing Show - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 36:29

20d ago36:29

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As the Self Publishing Show hits its 400th episode, Mark and James take a look at how the industry has changed and what lies in the podcast’s future.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-399: The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now - with Jeff Elkins 52:12

27d ago52:12

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Dialogue expert Jeff Elkins explains how the way our characters talk influences the way our readers view their personalities.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#324 – Publicity for Indie Authors with Halima Khatun 45:57

1M ago45:57

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In this episode, we spoke with Halima Khatun, PR consultant, former broadcast journalist, and author of the new non-fiction title Priceless Publicity, a book full of useful information for independent writers looking to improve their publicity and media coverage output! Halima is also the author of several highly praised rom-coms, including her awa…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-398: Sell Audiobooks Direct with BookFunnel - with Damon Courtney 48:11

1M ago48:11

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Damon Courtney’s BookFunnel is the perfect way to distribute your audiobooks outside of traditional store systems.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-397: The Self Publishing Show Live! 2023 (Show Recap) - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 41:57

1M ago41:57

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SPS Live 2023 was our biggest conference yet – Mark and James take a look at the highlights.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#323 – Important Tools for Indie Authors with Mark Dawson 39:11

2M ago39:11

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In today’s episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the Self Publishing Formula and hos…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-396: Become a Book Rockstar - with Aryn Van Dyke 41:39

2M ago41:39

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It’s important to connect with your audience in a way that’s meaningful to them – Book Rockstar can show you how.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-395: Dominating the Dark Romance Charts with TikTok - with Rosa Lee 50:06

2M ago50:06

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Rosa Lee only started writing two years ago, but a surprise viral video on Tiktok means she’s now a full time Dark Romance author.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#322 – Successes and Strengths in Self-publishing with Jasinda and Jack Wilder 1:09:23

2M ago1:09:23

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In this episode, we spoke to the writing team of Jasinda and Jack Wilder (who we had the chance to meet at NINC 2022), wife and husband and parents to six kids, who write their own books as well work collaboratively. Between the two of them, they have written dozens of books, many of them best-sellers, across a multitude of genres and sub-genres. B…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-394: Writing Crime for Books, Film & TV - with Tim Sullivan 1:00:56

2M ago1:00:56

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By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-393: Reach More Readers with WWM & Hello Books - with Ricci Wolman 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Ricci Wolman explains the various services Written Word Media offers plus the recent partnership with Hello Books.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#321 – Writing For Your Narrator with J. R. Ward 1:04:36

3M ago1:04:36

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In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Ward, also known as J. R. Ward. J. R. Ward is the author of the acclaimed series, The Black Dagger Brotherhood. Over 15 million copies of her novels are in print around the world and she has been published in over 25 countries globally! Her latest release as Jessica Ward is The St. Ambrose School for Girls,…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-392: How to Add Comedy to Your Writing - with Dave Cohen 55:30

3M ago55:30

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Dave Cohen is a stand-up comic who’s written for TV shows including Not Going Out and My Family – now he’s written a book about how to add comedy to your screenplays and novels.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-391: Germany: the 3rd Biggest Book Market - with A.D. Wilk & Freya von Korff 54:14

3M ago54:14

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Andrea Wilk and Freya von Korff are bestselling authors living in Germany – here’s why you should be translating your books for that market.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#320 – Writing Twists and Turns in Thrillers with Catherine McKenzie 51:12

3M ago51:12

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In this episode, we spoke with Catherine McKenzie, USA Today best-selling author of “riveting domestic suspense,” I’ll Never Tell, “one of 2022’s best and most-anticipated thrillers,” Please Join Us, and more! After publishing more than a dozen titles since 2010, Catherine’s latest, Have You Seen Her, is out today! We asked Catherine about her jour…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-390: How to Sharpen Your Story - with Kristina Stanley 40:42

3M ago40:42

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The founder of Fictionary explains how it can assist writers in improving the plots, characters and pacing in their stories.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-389: Forging a Career with Epic Fantasy - with Ryan Cahill 52:23

3M ago52:23

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Ryan Cahill couldn’t work after moving to New Zealand, so he built a career from writing Epic Fantasy instead.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#319 – Mythology, Fantasy, and LGBTQ+ Representation with Arizona Tape 44:57

3M ago44:57

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In this episode, we heard from Arizona Tape, author of dozens of books across multiple series, and collaborative writer on many more! We learned about Arizona’s journey to becoming a full-time writer, heard more about her solo and her collaborative writing processes, asked after her favourite manga and anime series, and got some great advice for em…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-388: Don't Hide Behind Your Book - with Isabelle Knight 42:56

3M ago42:56

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Readers, agents and the press often care more about how you are and why you write than what you write.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-387: Optimise Your Author Website - with Stuart Grant 44:32

4M ago44:32

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Stuart Grant isn’t just a key member of the SPS team – he’s also the highest rated web designer on Reedsy.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#318 – Plotting a Compelling Thriller with Ruth Ware 52:53

4M ago52:53

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In this episode, we spoke to bestselling author Ruth Ware about her upcoming release, Zero Days, available on June 20th, 2023. Ruth’s novels have been translated into over 40 languages as well as optioned for film and TV, and she has garnered numerous bestsellers internationally. Zero Days is a tech-based, fast-paced thriller wherein the protagonis…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-386: Traditionally Published, Twice - with Georgina Cross 58:00

4M ago58:00

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By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-385: Accessibility for Authors - with Jeff Adams & Michele Lucchini 51:58

4M ago51:58

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As much as 20% of the population has a disability – Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini discuss how to expand our content to include everyone.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#317 – Writing Collaborative Romance with Christina Lauren 54:53

4M ago54:53

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In this week’s episode, we spoke with New York Times, USA Today and #1 internationally bestselling author, Christina Lauren – which is the pen name of two authors, Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings! We are here to highlight their latest release – The True Love Experiment, available now – and to learn more about their amazing writing career. Chris…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-384: Kickstarters & Collaborations - with Martha Carr 52:12

4M ago52:12

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Martha Carr explains how to kill it with crowdsourcing and world-building collaborations.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-383: Launchpad: Where Careers Take Off - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 49:26

5M ago49:26

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With Launchpad about to open, Mark and James discuss the careers the course has helped build.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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Kobo Writing Life Podcast

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#316 – True Crime Writing with Kerrie Droban 50:45

5M ago50:45

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In this episode, we are joined by award-winning true crime writer Kerrie Droban to discuss her latest release, Aurora, and to hear more about her amazing writing career! Kerrie’s experience as a criminal and family attorney has heavily influenced her career in writing true crime narratives, and she is an expert in criminal pathology and motorcycle …

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-382: You Must Market Your Book - with Honorée Corder 52:05

5M ago52:05

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A book can lend kudos to a subject-matter expert, but only if they know how to get them into the hands of readers.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-381: The Wide Appeal of Sapphic Romance - with Clare Lydon 51:36

5M ago51:36

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Kindle Storyteller finalist Clare Lydon describes the changing landscape of LGBTQ+ romance novels.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#315 – Second Chapter Authors with Maren Cooper 45:10

5M ago45:10

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In this episode, we talk to author Maren Cooper, writer of literary and contemporary women’s fiction. We spoke to Maren about how she went from working in healthcare to having a writing career, her sources of inspiration, her story as a “second chapter” author, and her latest (and second) novel, Finding Grace, a coming-of-age story about a family s…

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The Self Publishing Show

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SPS-380: SPS Live! 2023: The Final Line-Up - with Mark Dawson & James Blatch 35:18

5M ago35:18

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Mark and James break down the full SPS Live 2023 conference schedule. Tickets available now!By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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SPS-379: AI Artwork for Authors - with Stuart Bache 1:17:57

6M ago1:17:57

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Stuart Bache explains the emerging trends in cover design and the potential opportunities – and pitfalls – as a result of using AI artwork for your books.By Mark Dawson: Best-Selling Indie Author and Self Publishing Guru

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#314 – How to Write Historical Romance with Grace Callaway 43:59

6M ago43:59

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In this episode, we sat down with Grace Callaway, USA Today and international best-selling author of historical romances (that are often on the steamier side, with lots of mystery and adventure)! Grace’s latest, Glory and the Master of Shadows, is the fourth in her series, Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels, which is, in Grace’s own words, “a Victo…

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