Kevin J. Anderson - Mastering the Publishing Multiverse

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Tyler Summitt, son of legendary coach Pat Summitt, as well as the Co-Founder of Pat Summitt Leadership Group , shares the group’s mission, the story of Pat’s humble beginnings, the art of mastering full executive decision making in 90 second or less, the "secret sauce" to Pat’s leadership, what she definitely didn’t understand about, but learned from, a 5-year-old’s soccer game, how to visualize winning in a (very, very) highly detailed way, the key component that gets you to over a 90% success rate, and the answer to the mystery of just who is “Trish”? Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brought to you by Pat Summitt Leadership Group. Pat Summitt Leadership Group…

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Kevin J. Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author, best known for his work on the Dune series and Star Wars expanded universe. As co-author of the Dune prequels and sequels with Brian Herbert, Kevin has significantly expanded Frank Herbert's iconic science fiction universe. His contributions to Star Wars include 54 novels, comics, and young adult series, helping to shape the franchise's literary landscape. With over 24 million books in print, Kevin's prolific career spans both traditional and indie publishing, offering unique insights into the evolving world of authorship.
In this episode:

Kevin's experience writing in the Dune and Star Wars universes
The transition from traditional to indie publishing
Using Kickstarter and Patreon to engage with fans and fund projects
Insights into the film and TV adaptation process, including Dune
The benefits of dictation for increasing writing productivity
The value of networking and attending writing conferences
Advice for new authors on building their platform and career

Resources mentioned:

Wordfire Press (Kevin's publishing company)
Kickstarter for Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series
Patreon for exclusive content and fan interaction
Western Colorado University's graduate program in publishing
Superstars Writing Seminars
Mac Whisper for AI transcription

Book recommendations:

Connect with Kevin J. Anderson:

Website: https://wordfire.com/
Patreon: KevinJAnderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/75203293463/?fref=nf
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TheKJA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkja/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/

Support the show

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2. [Ad] Challenger X (00:23:38)

3. (Cont.) Kevin J. Anderson - Mastering the Publishing Multiverse (00:24:26)

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Kevin J. Anderson - Mastering the Publishing Multiverse

The Publishing Performance Show

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MP3•בית הפרקים

Kevin's experience writing in the Dune and Star Wars universes
The transition from traditional to indie publishing
Using Kickstarter and Patreon to engage with fans and fund projects
Insights into the film and TV adaptation process, including Dune
The benefits of dictation for increasing writing productivity
The value of networking and attending writing conferences
Advice for new authors on building their platform and career

Resources mentioned:

Wordfire Press (Kevin's publishing company)
Kickstarter for Dan Shamble, Zombie PI series
Patreon for exclusive content and fan interaction
Western Colorado University's graduate program in publishing
Superstars Writing Seminars
Mac Whisper for AI transcription

Book recommendations:

Connect with Kevin J. Anderson:

Website: https://wordfire.com/
Patreon: KevinJAnderson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/75203293463/?fref=nf
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TheKJA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealkja/

Connect with Teddy Smith:

Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/publishingperformance/

Support the show

פרקים

1. Kevin J. Anderson - Mastering the Publishing Multiverse (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Challenger X (00:23:38)

3. (Cont.) Kevin J. Anderson - Mastering the Publishing Multiverse (00:24:26)

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Jay Styles - The Book Funnel System: How Authors Can Generate Consistent Business 31:19

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Jay Styles is an Amazon bestselling author, coach, and former radio personality who helps entrepreneurs and business owners leverage books as powerful marketing tools. After pivoting his career during COVID-19 by transforming his documentary "Become Inspired" into a book, Jay discovered the untapped potential of using books for lead generation and business growth. Through his coaching program, he guides clients through the book creation process while helping them develop effective sales funnels and marketing strategies. In this episode: How Jay transitioned from entertainment to author coaching The process of transforming a documentary into a successful book Using ChatGPT to streamline the book writing process How books establish instant credibility and industry expertise Creating an effective funnel using your book as a top-of-funnel asset Strategies for getting your book in front of potential clients The importance of both Amazon visibility and personal landing pages Success stories of clients who transformed their businesses through books Resources mentioned: Lead Sales Profits and Growth (Jay's book): https://www.amazon.com/Leads-Sales-Profits-Growth-Business-ebook/dp/B0D51GJMJT?ref_=ast_author_dp Become Inspired: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Inspired-Powerful-Shifting-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B09BW4QC52?ref_=ast_author_dp ChatGPT Book Recommendation: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Connect with Jay Styles: Website & Get Your Free Ebook: https://www.leadsalesprofitsandgrowth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaystylestv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaystylestv/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaystylestv/ Connect with Teddy Smith: @teddyagsmith Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/ Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Support the show…

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Rodney Miles - The Three Pillars of Self-Publishing Success: Product, Platform, and Publicity 34:19

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Rodney Miles is the author of "The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing" series and a self-publishing consultant with over 14 years of experience in the industry. Having worked on more than 300 book projects, Rodney has developed systematic approaches to help authors navigate their publishing journey. His background as a writer, ghostwriter, and editor evolved into a comprehensive consulting business where he helps authors through custom publishing projects while sharing his expertise through his books. In this episode: Rodney's journey from real estate to writing and publishing The evolution of self-publishing over the past 15 years Understanding the "ignorance gap" in the publishing industry The three key stages of self-publishing: product, platform, and publicity The 10 stages of book creation from planning to post-launch Why the pre-launch phase is crucial but often neglected The value of beta readers and how to use them effectively How to increase your chances of a "lightning strike" success The importance of treating your book as both an art and a business Resources mentioned: The Modern Author (Book 1 in The Book Dude's Guide series) Publishizer.com - Platform for crowdfunding and publisher connections Short-form book proposals as an alternative to traditional 50-page proposals Connect with Rodney Miles: Website: www.rodneymiles.com Connect with Teddy Smith: @teddyagsmith Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/ Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Support the show…

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Rami Jandali - The Art of Children's Storytelling: Writing and Illustrating with Purpose 29:35

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Rami Jandali is a children's book author and illustrator who combines his love of storytelling with artistic talent to create engaging books that spread messages of kindness and acceptance. Through his brand "Rami Stories," he has published books including "An Almond All Alone" and "Blueberry Fairy," which blend colorful illustrations with meaningful themes for young readers. As both an author and artist, Rami creates his own illustrations and brings his characters to life through his unique storytelling style. In this episode: The journey from natural storyteller to children's book author Creating engaging characters and meaningful themes for children The process of writing and illustrating children's books Finding the right length and format for children's stories Combining digital and traditional art techniques Marketing strategies for children's book authors Building personal connections through in-person marketing Development of book series and future projects Resources mentioned: An Almond All Alone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521115419?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Blueberry Fairy (Book): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D86QLHZ3?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Adobe Digital Art Software: https://www.adobe.com/ph_en/creativecloud/illustration.html Amazon Author Central: https://author.amazon.com/ Book Recommendations: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0062315005 Connect with Rami: Website: https://www.ramistories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramistories/ Books by Rami: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D86QLHZ3?&linkCode=ll1&tag=pubperf-20&linkId=400c65572fa1761b41f901ed6233057c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Connect with Teddy Smith: @teddyagsmith Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/ Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Support the show…

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Martyn Ellington & Steven Stiefel - From Novel to Screen: Mastering Multi-Format Storytelling 57:33

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Martyn Ellington and Steven Stiefel are trans-Atlantic writing partners who blend British and American sensibilities in their collaborative works. Through their production company MESS Productions, they create multi-format content spanning novels, TV scripts, and podcasts, with their international bestseller "Tomorrow's Flight" showcasing their ability to craft compelling cross-cultural narratives. Martyn Ellington is the author of five published novels, including "The End of Everything," "Devolution of a Species," and the "Thirstonfield Halt" series. Steven Stiefel is a veteran of script development, having analyzed over 1,500 scripts and books. He's the co-author of "Making Rumours" about Fleetwood Mac's iconic album. In this episode: The dynamics of international co-writing partnerships Adapting stories across different mediums (TV, podcasts, novels) Managing cultural differences in writing for global audiences The process of working with beta readers Strategies for successful independent publishing Navigating Kindle Unlimited and promotional strategies The evolution of traditional vs. independent publishing Building a hybrid publishing company Resources mentioned: Tomorrow's Flight: https://www.amazon.com/Tomorrows-Flight-M-Ellington/dp/0578938510 The Harvesting: https://www.amazon.com/Harvesting-Martyn-Ellington/dp/1907463410 MESS Publishing Imprint: https://www.mess-books.com/more-information Gardner's and Ingram's Distribution: https://www.ingramspark.com/how-it-works/distribute Book Recommendations: The Fog by James Herbert (Martyn's pick): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fog-James-Herbert/dp/1509865454 The Aspern Papers by Henry James (Steven's pick): https://www.amazon.com/Aspern-Papers-Stories-Oxford-Classics/dp/0199538557 Connect with Martyn & Steven: MESS Productions: www.mess-flicks.com Tomorrow's Flight: www.tomorrowsflight.com Martyn's Website: www.martynellington.com Martyn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-ellington-b4ab22171/ Martyn’s Twitter: @martynellington Steven’s Twitter: @stevestiefel Connect with Teddy Smith: @teddyagsmith Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/ Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/ Support the show…

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