Blank Page to Bestseller

Blank Page to Bestseller

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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May 14, 2024 56 mins

On this week's episode we have two great segments lined up. 

First up, our Biz Buzz segment introduces a publishing model called serialization. While this isn't anything new, there are a two large platforms for publishing AND reading serial novels online. We talk about what a serial books is, who the most famous serial writer is, where you can read and write these types of stories, and so much more! 

Our second segment, we have the...

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We're back this week with two great segments. 

We begin the episode as we always do with our Biz Buzz segment where Peter, CaZ, and Colleen all share our thoughts on flow state, self editing tips, and beta readers. Throughout this segment we each learn a few things ourselves and have some of the best discussions we've had about writing. 

In our second segment, Peter is back with his second book review segment where he reviews The T...

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On this week's episode of Blank Page to Bestseller, we share our best writing tips and ask our guest, how can a dog share a story? 

Our Biz Buzz segment this week is all about writing tips and advice from Peter, Colleen, and CaZ. Our first book, The Write Way, is coming out soon and we wanted to share some of the advice we have learned, from one writer to another. You'll want to listen through the end as we each share on writing to...

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This week, we have two great segments lined up for you!

First up, in our regular Biz Buzz segment, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ take a look at the reader's/listener's perspective of Audible. What does Audible do, how can you listen to your favorite book, and more!

In our second segment, CaZ is back with the second installment of Tales and Threads. In this month's segment, she talks about everything a fiction writer needs to know when ma...

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April 16, 2024 65 mins

What do publishing and pigs have in common? Not much outside of this episode! 

We start of the episode with this week's Biz Buzz segment where Peter, Colleen, and CaZ talk about three different services Amazon offers writers and publishers. Each of us highlights one services and shares why an author would use that services. Use one service or a combination of all three to make the best use of Amazon! 

Then in the second segment, Co...

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April 9, 2024 49 mins

We have another great episode lined up for you this week! 

In our Biz Buzz segment, Peter, CaZ, and Colleen ask the question, "Who is the customer?" The answer to this important question is crucial for authors who want to understand the pros and cons of their publishing route. In this segment we each take one publishing route and answer the question as if we are a person in that arena. 

In the second segment this week, we introduce...

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April 2, 2024 44 mins

This week's show is full of all things books!

First up, Peter, CaZ, and Colleen talk about the recent rise in print book sales. We discuss what the industry is seeing plus some reasonings behind why we think the popularity of print books has never been higher! Of course, we can't have a segment talking about books without some fun talks about bookstores and our favorite books. 

Then, in the second segment, Colleen talks with design...

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We have a special episode of Blank Page to Bestseller this week! 

This week we're introducing a brand new segment, led by our host CaZ called Tales and Threads. This segment is a monthly segment where CaZ will focus on fiction writing for fiction writers. This week, she introduces the segment and talk about the importance of reading and writing for fiction writers. 

In our Biz Buzz segment, we discuss an article by famed fiction wr...

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Podcasting is all the rage! Just look at us! 

This week's show is full of great advice for authors and writers looking to become the next great podcaster. Peter, Colleen, and CaZ start this week's show off with a great Biz Buzz segment on podcasting and we also have a new guest interview this week! Author Janet Kassalen joins Peter for an interview about her two children's books, what it is like to be a children's author, how you c...

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March 12, 2024 22 mins

There is a new player in the e-commerce game! Ingram has a new e-commerce option to help authors sell their books to readers! 

This week, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ talk all about this new option, what it entails, how it can help and more. Plus, they take a quick glance into the future and speculate how this option might change the game in the future. 

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A New Way To Sell Your Book! (4:22)

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February 27, 2024 19 mins

Many authors, especially indie authors, talk about becoming an Amazon Bestseller. But Amazon is not the only Bestseller list for books! 

In this weeks Biz Buzz segment, Peter, CaZ, and Colleen talk about some of the bestseller lists, their differences, similarities, and what it means for an author to have their book called a bestseller. 

What bestseller lists do you use?  

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What does it mean to be a bestseller? (2:4...

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February 20, 2024 24 mins

This week's show is all about the app everyone can't stop talking about: TikTok! Specially we dive into what BookTok is and how writers and authors can connect with their readers using TikTok. 

Plus, we talk about the content you can create to make the best connections with people using TikTok.

Questions? Leave them in the comments or reach out to us through our website. 

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What in the world is BookToK? - (2:07)

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February 13, 2024 18 mins

In this week's show Peter shares more about book reviews. After taking some time to discuss Goodreads and review bombing, we wanted to share what is included in a good book review so you can begin to write your own. Book reviews are great ways for authors and readers alike, so be sure to leave a review after you finish reading a book.

At the end of the episode, Peter shares his own book review of Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom...

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January 29, 2024 37 mins

This week's show is our second Biz Buzz grab bag! We start the off 2024 looking ahead at what trends we see within the publishing industry. CaZ, Colleen, and Peter each delve into one area of publishing they see will take off in the coming year. 

First CaZ talks about niche markets, specifically in regards to Amazon. 

Then, Peter talks about the rapid rise in audiobooks. 

Finally, Colleen talks about copyright protections looking a...

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January 23, 2024 36 mins

Are you listening to what others are saying? 

If you are an author, you're probably looking at what readers have to say about your book. If you're an avid reader, you probably take a look at what other readers have to say before you buy a book. So what does this mean? Reviews are KING! 

This week's Biz Buzz talks all about reviews, what they are, who writes them, and why they are so important. In our second segment, we discuss what...

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January 16, 2024 19 mins

Welcome to 2024! 

We kick off the new year with a great discussion about Goodreads! What features are good for readers? What features are good for authors? Learn all about Goodreads in this week's show.

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Biz Buzz: Good Reads (2:19)

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December 12, 2023 30 mins

This week's episode is a special one as we highlight Chantelle Moynihan-Rector who launches her book today! 

Peter interviews Chantelle in our guest segment and she speaks about the ideas and process that went into making Max & Jules: How to Be Brave. 

In our Biz Buzz segment, we throw it back to the first episode where we talked about Amazon keywords and categories. 

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Biz Buzz: Amazon Keywords and Categories (2...

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December 5, 2023 54 mins

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! We're back this week with a full episode with both our Biz Buzz and Guest Interview segments.

We begin this week's episode with our latest Biz Buzz segment. Peter, Colleen, and CaZ talk about the basics on marketing. It's never too early (or too late!) to start marketing you and your book. We share some of the best ways you can begin your marketing push in this week's segment.

Then,...

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November 14, 2023 18 mins

The Doctor is in!

This week's episode is a short one as we had a bit of a tech snafu with our Biz Buzz recording.

But no worries, we still have a great interview with Dr. Matthew Surburg about his book, Cyberpocalypse: Inside the Digital Assault On Healthcare. Dr. Surburg shares the inspiration behind the book and how he made the decision to write about this story. He also shares some of the differences between writing a book and w...

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November 7, 2023 29 mins

We are excited to announce our first ever collaboration book, The Write Way! To celebrate us opening submissions, we are giving you a full episode of collaboration book content! 

Our Biz Buzz segment revisits an earlier segment where we talked about collaboration books.

This week's guest is Melissa Kirkpatrick, a four-time collaboration book author! She talks with Colleen about the reason she's been a contributor to all of these bo...

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