Pub Date | A Book Publishing Podcast
A bite-sized, behind the scenes show on what happens before and after your book’s publication date. Join Vanessa Campos and Dr. Jennifer Dorsey as they answer ALL your book publishing questions and deep-dives into the nitty gritty process of writing, designing, and marketing , social media marketing and marketing strategy for business owners. Learn more about us at www.broadbookgroup.com
Episodes
49 episodes
Ep. 48: Career Changers Wanted: Discover the Path to Success in Book Publishing
Breaking into book publishing can be rally hard. Traditionally, not being in the right city, having the right education (or work experience), or knowing the right people made it 100 times more difficult to get started. We know, we've been there...
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Episode 48
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28:10
Ep. 47: Spin-Offs and Sequels: Building a Content Ecosystem for Non-Fiction Authors
Ready to take your non-fiction book to the next level but don't know where to start? In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast, Dr. Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos discuss new editions, content updates, and ancillary materials you should consider. ...
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Episode 47
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Ep. 46: Don’t Get Caught Out! An Author’s Guide to Protecting Themselves in Publisher Shutdowns
In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast, Vanessa and Jen discuss the importance of protecting independent authors' rights and understanding agreements with publishers. But what happens when a publisher shuts down overnight? Tune in to find out ...
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Episode 46
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28:24
Ep. 45: Maximizing Your Book’s Potential with Foreign Rights
We have always been firm believers in diversifying your content and creating as many revenue streams as you can with your book. In this episode, your hosts Dr. Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos dive in to the world of subsidiary rights -- also know...
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Episode 45
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35:59
Ep. 44: Mailbag Episode: How to Boost Your Book’s Online Presence
In this episode of the Pub Date podcast, book broads Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos dive into crucial topics such as cover design, book landing pages, competitive titles, and Amazon ads.We emphasize the importance of an eye-catching back ...
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Episode 44
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Ep. 43: Unspoken Truths for Career Success with the Job Doctor Tessa White
In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast, we are joined by the Job Doctor herself Tessa White. Tessa is an HR leader and author of “The Unspoken Truth for Career Success: Navigating Pay, Promotions, and Power at Work.” In her book, Tessa ...
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Episode 43
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Ep. 42: What You Need to Know Before You Self-Publish
Are you considering self-publishing your book? You may be surprised to know that the traditional book publishing process is more complex than ever before. Self-publishing can seem like an attractive option, but it can be a costly mistake if you...
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Episode 42
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Ep. 41: Is Your Book Cover Making the Cut?
Are book covers important when it comes to online sales? Is it possible to stand out among thousands of other books with just a cover?On this episode of the Pub Date podcast, hosts Vanessa Campos and Dr. Jen Dorsey are joined by producer...
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Episode 41
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Ep. 40: Overcome Procrastination and Unlock Your Writing Potential with Lisa McFadden
Our guest is Lisa McFadden, Founder and Coach of The Writer's Mindset. She helps writers overcome self-doubt and design their lives to support their writing goals and aspirations. In a world of competitive writers and relentless inner critics, ...
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Episode 40
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Ep. 39: Think You Need a Book Publicist? Marissa Eigenbrood of Smith Publicity and Vanessa Campos Talk Through It
Smith Publicity president, Marissa Eigenbrood joins the Pub Date podcast to talk about books, marketing, and author goals.We've worked on several projects across a few publishers and indie clients and everyone has been delighted with the...
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Episode 39
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Ep. 38: How to Sell Your Books in Non-Bookstores (yeah, we’re talking airports!)
Where can you sell books? The answer is ANYWHERE! On this episode of Pub Date, we share non-traditional places where you can sell your book and how to get your book into those nontraditional retailers.Knowing where to sell your bo...
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Episode 38
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Ep. 37: Book Distribution 101: How to Sell Your Book Around the World
How do you sell your book around the world as a traditional author or a trailblazing self-publishing author?In this episode, Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos discuss the process of book distribution and how it's not as magical as it seems. ...
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Episode 37
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Ep. 36: How to Turn Your TED Talk into a Book
Is turning a speech into a book a good idea?"Content remains king and everyone's making all the things and doing all the speeches and giving all the talks and teaching all the courses, but they still love the idea of it being a book because tha...
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Episode 36
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Ep. 35: How to Launch Your Book Like a Product
When it comes to launching your book we are big fans of taking inspiration from new product launches. If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or CEO you're probably thinking "I've got this." But the truth is that you really need to sit...
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Episode 35
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Ep. 34: What’s The Best Option for Your Business Book: Hardcover or Paperback?
On this episode of the Pub Date podcast we discuss the big question in book publishing: Should you release the hardcover before the paperback?We've seen it all when it comes to this conversation. Authors like the prestige of having that ...
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Episode 34
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Ep. 33: Indie vs. Small Press Publishing
On this episode of the Pub Date podcast we talk about the difference between indie and small press publishing. The wonderful thing about becoming a published author is that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to going from idea to final bo...
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Episode 33
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Ep. 32: How to Find and Work with a Literary Agent with guest Wendy Keller
On this episode of the Pub Date podcast the book broads are reunited with literary agent, book industry veteran, and all around book broad Wendy Keller. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a solid platform, what authors should be d...
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Episode 32
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Ep. 31: How to Promote Your Book on Twitter with Ray E. Boomhower
We are often asked about social media and which platform authors should be on. Lately, there have been a lot of questions about TikTok and our answer is usually along the lines of "it depends." Is your ideal audience on TikTok, Twitter, or Link...
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Episode 31
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25:28
Ep. 30: Leah Hernandez on Helping Young Authors Get Published
Did you know that less than 7% of children's books are written by Black, Latino, and Native authors combined?Our guest on the Pub Date podcast is on a mission to change that. Leah Hernandez is the Founder and CEO of Young Authors ...
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Episode 30
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Ep. 29: Things You Wish You Knew About Publishing But Were Afraid to Ask
Getting a book deal from a traditional publisher doesn't mean your book will be a success and Amazon ads alone won't save your sales. Take a moment to digest those truth bombs. We know you have more questions like these so in this episode of th...
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Episode 29
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Ep. 28: Build an Influencer Marketing Campaign with Lilian Sue
Our guest on this episode of the Pub Date podcast is Lilian Sue. Lillian is a long-time PR coach and publicist who focuses on helping authors fulfill their full potential to become global industry leaders by focusing on how to build a healthy P...
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Episode 28
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Ep. 27: How to Get Your Book in Bookstores
All authors want to know this burning question: HOW do I get my book into a physical bookstore? Well, it's complicated. In this episode of the Pub Date Podcast, Dr. Jen Dorsey and Vanessa Campos break it down into two buckets: chain stor...
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Episode 27
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Ep. 26: Grow Your Audience and Sell Books with Kim Walsh Phillips
Kim Walsh Phillips is the founder of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company. She was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000 and is a multi-seven-figure business entrepreneur with no business degree and a tendency to say ...
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Episode 26
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Ep. 25: Get Your Author Platform Publication Ready with Emily Carpenter-Pulskamp
Staying consistent and remaining persistent are the two habits you need to form when it comes to building your brand and author platform. Helping us understand the media landscape in a world that's ever evolving is our PR point person and execu...
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Episode 25
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