JDSLAB Dr Jon’s Writer’s Laboratory for Self-Publishers
Welcome to JDSLAB which is Dr Jon Drane’s writer’s laboratory for self-publishers.
Episodes
March 21, 2024 • 34 mins
JDSLAB Podcast Episode 9: A Self-publishing Journey- Kate Slatter's Story and interview with Dr Jon Drane. Kate is a new author who created a blog before writing a book about the passing of her son.
This article and podcast focuses on the self-publishing journey and ways to promote your upcoming book through social media before it is even a manuscript.
In fact creating what I call Micro-pieces which are posts, articles and blogs ...
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February 8, 2024 • 28 mins
Are people listening to books and podcasts more than they are reading books and articles? The rise of audiobooks and audio products seems to be growing but is this true?
Audible International Executive Matt Gain talks to Dr Jon Drane about the rise of ‘listening to books’.
Matthew Gain spoke at an I2N Innovation Network Event about his career in Audible and Amazon.
He was asked by Dr Jon Drane who is a member of I2N ‘are pe...
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December 30, 2023 • 10 mins
Discovering My Authentic Journey: Through Missy Higgin's Story. A personal reflection on life, success and journey.
Ever felt like you're on the outside looking in, amidst a world that seems to applaud everyone else but you? This is a personal reflection that I wrote recently after watching an interview of Missy Higgins the Australian folk singer. It related to the fact that although I had achieved so much in my life and was respec...
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November 22, 2023 • 21 mins
Preview of Upcoming Podcast Series: Introducing The Never Ending Startup Podcast. Startup journey & stories. A podcast and book by Dr Jon Drane about his start up which was founded in 1993, how it lasted this long and what lessons it brings to modern startups. The circular business entrepreneur. Built to last.
Listen to The Never Ending Podcast Preview on Spotify.
When will the Never Ending Startup Podcast be Released?
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November 7, 2023 • 19 mins
Formulas for success in self-publishing. Dr Jon has collected formulas for self-publishing which help with audience reach and response.
A formula is like a recipe in cooking. For example a set of ingredients are used then tried and tested to make a great cake that is enjoyed by family and friends. A recipe for success.
In the scientific context a formula can also be a mix of chemicals and elements that go to make up a particular ...
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November 2, 2023 • 24 mins
The science of self-publishing. Writer communities do not always understand that self-publishing has a scientific dimension. Writers will often spend time on creative content generation in the manuscript stage but not be aware of how scientific methods can test your likely audience type and response.
This article and podcast takes you through the scientific method and how it relates to audience reach through scenario testing.
Self-...
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October 25, 2023 • 12 mins
Entrepreneurship in self-publishing is a topic that is not covered or understood well in writer communities. Self publishing is an act of entrepreneurship. Dr Jon’s new free writers lab ‘JDSLAB’ explores not only entrepreneurship but the concept of testing your audience through self-publishing micro pieces. Don’t miss it!
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October 21, 2023 • 11 mins
Welcome to JDSLAB- A Self-publisher’s laboratory. A free place to test your reach and impact through self publishing. By Dr Jon Drane.
Welcome also to our JDSLAB podcast. Our aim is to help author's and writer's to self-publish their works and determine their own publishing future.
I have established a writer's laboratory to allow you to determine and test your likely publishing pathway and help navigate the myriad of offerings i...
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October 5, 2023 • 14 mins
My Audience of One- Finding your reader through self publishing- Finding your audience- Keith Urban's Story. In the self publishing journey it is not always obvious who your audience is. In fact the reader who loves your book is not always even clear until it is written and distributed and is often a singular person type or in more recent marketing terms Avatar.
Here is a true story about my first self publishing journey and how ...
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