The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

Hosted by Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs

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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.

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June 10, 2026Episode 63520 min

Episode 635 - Pen Names and Part-Time Writing

What's a permission you could give yourself that you think would radically change both your joy and your results? Today's top story is… Making a tough decision easier. Question of the week is… What's a permission you could give yourself that you think would radically change both your joy and your results? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

June 3, 2026Episode 63426 min

Episode 634 - The Power of Hardcover

What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? Today's top story is… The unofficial fifth format. Question of the week is… What do you on a daily basis to make sure you move your body to help your creative process? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

May 27, 2026Episode 63324 min

Episode 633 - The Rise of Substack

Where do you believe your readers hang out AND what is one step you can take to connect more with them in that location? Today's top story is… Is Substack the New Book Tour?. Question of the week is… Where do you believe your readers hang out AND what is one step you can take to connect more with them in that location? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

May 20, 2026Episode 63225 min

Episode 632 - Getting More Reviews

What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Today's top story is… Reviews matter, but not how you think. Question of the week is… What systems do you have in place to keep generating reviews months and years later, versus all during launch week? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

May 13, 2026Episode 63130 min

Episode 631 - Audible Price Changes

What's one "starving artist" habit you're still clinging to — undercharging, over-discounting, saying yes to everything — that's actively repelling the income level you say you want? Today's top story is… Everybody in the pool!. Question of the week is… What's one "starving artist" habit you're still clinging to — undercharging, over-discounting, saying yes to everything — that's actively repelling the income level you say you want? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. There may be some audio distortions in the last two minutes. We apologize for the inconvience.

May 6, 2026Episode 63028 min

Episode 630 - The Burnout Epidemic

What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Today's top story is… Honor the Process and Avoid Burnout. Question of the week is… What is one thing you've done or that you can do to help you RECOVER when you are experiencing the pangs of potential burnout? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Honor the Process and Avoid Burnout https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/why-writers-are-burning-out

April 29, 2026Episode 62927 min

Episode 629 - How Many Reader Magnets!?

If you knew that fear was actually pointing you in the RIGHT direction of where to go next in your author career, what action would you take to run toward the fear? Today's top story is… One is never enough!. Question of the week is… If you knew that fear was actually pointing you in the RIGHT direction of where to go next in your author career, what action would you take to run toward the fear? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

April 22, 2026Episode 62834 min

Episode 628 - D2D & Rising Prices

What are some of the mindset shifts you've had to get through in order to reach where you are in your author career? Today's top story is… The $12 Problem. Question of the week is What are some of the mindset shifts you've had to get through in order to reach where you are in your author career? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

April 14, 2026Episode 62732 min

Episode 627 - Overcoming the Mob Mentality with Joy!

What would it look like for you to create a positive mob mentality where you and/or your friends lift other authors up rather than hunting them down? Today's top story is…Who Watches the Self-Publishing Watchmen? Question of the week is What would it look like for you to create a positive mob mentality where you and/or your friends lift other authors up rather than hunting them down? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

April 8, 2026Episode 62635 min

Episode 626 - KDP Account Closures and LIVE SMBS

Welcome to FIRST of many live episodes of the SMBS. You can join us live Tuesdays at 1pm. Today we talk about mindset, the merging of the podcasts, and KDP mass account deletions. What's one thing you can work on related to your mindset on a daily basis? Today's top story is… KDP Account Closures. Question of the week is What's one thing you can work on related to your mindset on a daily basis? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.