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Author Craig Tuch has written a large number of books under a variety of pseudonyms, which have collectively sold hundreds of thousands of copies and had close to 100 million page reads.
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Fully Booked EP244: Choosing the Right Publishing Path (opens the original)
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For many authors, landing a six-figure traditional publishing deal sounds like the ultimate career breakthrough. But as this week’s guest, Elise Chidley, discovered, getting the deal is only the beginning. A two-year wait for publication meant the market had already begun shifting by the time her first novel was released, while decisions by major booksellers further complicated its sales and soured what had once seemed like a dream start to her career. After years of working with agents and purs
Fully Booked EP243: How to Host Memorable Author Events Anywhere (opens the original)
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After running into roadblocks trying to organize traditional bookstore appearances for two memoirs published by an independent press, author and creative writing instructor Jennifer Lang took matters into her own hands. Over a two-year period, she organized four extensive book tours and discovered that some of the best opportunities could be found in less conventional places. In this week's episode, Jennifer shares what she learned from taking a DIY approach to book tours, and how tapping into p
Fully Booked EP242: Inside an Author Services Scam (opens the original)
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A healthy dose of skepticism is always recommended when doing business online, but with today's AI-powered scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's getting more difficult to spot them. Authors are frequent targets, especially those new to self-publishing and looking for ways to bring attention to their books. That's exactly what happened to this week's guest, author Slade Myers, when an unsolicited social media connection led him into an elaborate author services scam involving fake ident
Fully Booked EP241: From TikTok Skits to 300-Page Thrillers (opens the original)
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In this episode of Fully Booked, Craig and Roland welcome back returning guest Lauren Carter Riley (known online as Glamour Possum) to explore her unconventional path in self-publishing. Lauren shares updates on her decision to bypass Amazon entirely, opting instead for direct sales via her own storefront. With over 150 pre-orders across eight countries for her upcoming book, All We Have Is Money, she proves that independent authors can cultivate a thriving international fanbase through organic
Fully Booked EP240: Your Book Is Just the Beginning (opens the original)
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For many authors, hitting publish feels like crossing the finish line. But according to media and marketing expert Kristen White, it may actually be just the beginning. With a background in television news and more than two decades of experience helping authors, speakers, and coaches expand their platforms, Kristen has seen how writers can use their books as the foundation for something much bigger. Simply selling more copies isn't the sole goal for every author, with many using their books as a
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