June 25, 2012
In this second episode of the We Grow Media podcast, I interview Michael Hyatt, discussing how you can build your platform, and work past the many challenges you may face as you do so. Michael is the author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World. You can find him at http://michaelhyatt.com and on Twitter… Continue »
June 11, 2012
In the interview above, Jonathan Fields shares three KILLER tips on how to create a book launch that actually creates meaning with your readers and community, instead of merely promoting your work to them. This is something I know writers are PINING for, to learn how to market themselves, but not feel slimy in the… Continue »
May 23, 2012
I had the pleasure to speak with Barry Eisler, discussing what it is like being published by Amazon, the issue of quality and ebooks, and on the value of the craft of writing. You can find Barry at http://BarryEisler.com Thanks! -Dan
May 22, 2012
I had the chance to chat with Jeff Goins about his book You Are A Writer, and the importance of owning that identity of calling yourself a writer if you want to become an author. You can find Jeff in the following places: http://GoinsWriter.com http://YouAreAWriter.com http://twitter.com/JeffGoins Thanks! -Dan
October 17, 2011
This week I had the chance to speak with Angela James, Executive Editor at Carina Press, Harlequin’s digital-first ebook imprint. We chatted about the following topics: Why there is so much opportunity for authors with digital media. Why authors must treat their writing career as a business, not a hobby. Why more competition is healthy… Continue »
September 21, 2011
I had the pleasure of speaking with Julia Usher about her efforts in promoting her books. She came to my attention via this INCREDIBLE presentation: Bootstrap Marketing: Building Your Own Multi-Faceted Media Tour. In our interview, we dig in to how she promoted her first book, Cookie Swap, analyze what worked and what didn’t, and… Continue »
September 14, 2011
Today, Jackson Pearce gives us an inside look at the life of a writer, and how she balances writing her books and her social media outreach to fans. She writes YA fiction including her latest book called Sweetly. She does so much to connect with her fans, including: A weekly live video chat from her… Continue »
September 7, 2011
Today we get an inside look into the library world, and some smart views on the current state of ebooks and big publishers. I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather McCormack, Book Review Editor for Library Journal. My favorite quote from the conversation: “Treat each book like a person, that has an identity and… Continue »
August 25, 2011
I had the pleasure of speaking with Barbara Vey, Contributing Editor at Publishers Weekly with her blog: Beyond Her Book. Barbara has built an amazing community around her blog, which focuses on women’s fiction. If you are wondering how you can create an engaging blog – one that really brings people together – you should… Continue »
August 18, 2011
I had the pleasure of speaking with author Bob Mayer, where we chatted about the specifics of his success in the ebook space. We cover the following topics: His experience of 20 years in traditional publishing, and why he is putting so many resources into ebooks. The value of getting the rights back on nearly… Continue »