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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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October 13, 2026Episode 11627 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

September 29, 2026Episode 11550 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

September 22, 2026Episode 11433 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 (3:55) Interview and Member Profile: AK Westerman (27:40) 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

September 1, 2026Episode 1131 hr 4 min

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 (3:55) Interview and Member Profile: AK Westerman (27:40) 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

August 25, 2026Episode 11238 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 (2:38) 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

August 11, 2026Episode 11139 min

Ep. 110 - Book Blurbs the Hook: How to make your book more attractive to new readers

Biz Buzz Book Blurbs That Hook What is a book blurb and why are they so important? The book blurb is a piece of marketing copy authors or their publishing professional creates to sell their book. These blurbs have a distinct function of getting the attention of readers and turning them into buying customers.... But just because you are a great writer with a new book, doesn't mean you automatically know (or even like) how to write marketing copy. CaZ talks about her new course: Book Blurbs That Hook in this weeks show. For more information and to register check out the shop link below. EXCLUSIVE: If you sign up before August 18, 2026 you can register for ONLY $27! Just use the code HOOK20 at checkout! Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Book Blurbs That Hook ( Episode Links Are Book Blurbs Out? Book Blurbs and Inspiring Your Muse Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover ALL our courses - TAV Course page Book Blurbs that Hook - Course Page Stand Out on Amazon - 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

July 28, 2026Episode 11038 min

Ep. 109 - Where Have All the Book Reviews Gone?

Biz Buzz Where Have All the Book Reviews Gone? We discuss a great article discussing a new place the find book reviews. After seeing the end of a number of national book review sources, a local bookstore owner took it upon himself and his staff to create a new place for book reviews to be published. Plus, we talk about some of the places we each find book reviews and the positives and negatives of editorial reviews versus reader or customer reviews. Read the article we discuss! Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Where Have All the Book Reviews Gone? (2:35) Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover our courses - TAV 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

July 21, 2026Episode 10936 min

Ep. 108 - A Grab Bag of Questions from the Publishing World

Biz Buzz A Grab Bag of Questions We are bringing back the grab bag question format! This week's episode is focused on a few questions or topics that we are often asked when working with clients. From some common scams to estimating time for editing, we cover a few interesting topics that we might not always have the chance to answer in a full episode. Do you have questions you are asked frequently when working with clients? Let us know and we'll answer them on the show! Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: A Grab Bag of Questions (3:00) Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover our courses - TAV 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

July 7, 2026Episode 10837 min

Ep. 107 - Time Blocking for What Matters Most to YOU!

Biz Buzz Time Blocking For You In this week's Biz Buzz we talk about time blocking. Whether you are an author or a business owner (or BOTH!) the way you manage your time is crucial! We talk about one way to better control your calendar: Time Blocking. CaZ has worked on a brand-new sprint course releasing in the coming days where she teaches you all you need to know to begin time blocking. This week's segment is focused on the specifics of the course and why it can be so helpful for anyone looking to have a better grasp on their calendar. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: Time Blocking for YOU! (4:54) Links From The Show Make Time for What Matters: Time Blocking to Protect Your Priorities Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover our courses - TAV 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 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

June 30, 2026Episode 10758 min

Ep. 106 - The Resurgence of Local, Indie Bookstores!

Biz Buzz The Resurgence of Indie Bookstores Where do you enjoy buying your books? Recently there has been a resurgence in the number of indie bookstores. Why are these bookstores making a resurgence? We talk all about the rise in indie bookstores, why they are so important for local communities, and how indie authors can partner with bookstores to showcase each other. Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: The Resurgence of Indie Bookstores (3:17) Book Review: The Bookshop (36:20) Links From The Show Article from the Biz Buzz segment: Independent Bookstores Are Multiplying IndieBound Indie Bookstore Finder Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover our courses - TAV 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 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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