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Bekah Brinkmeier is a USA Today bestselling author leading Team Plantser in the Novel 90 Writing Challenge.
Join us at the top of the hour as we explore this 3 month writing challenge and what it offers authors.
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Join us at the top of the hour as we explore this 3 month writing challenge and what it offers authors.
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Novel 90: The 90 Day Writing Challenge!
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November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Bekah Brinkmeier is a USA Today bestselling author leading Team Plantser in the Novel 90 Writing Challenge.
Join us at the top of the hour as we explore this 3 month writing challenge and what it offers authors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh4Q...
Join us at the top of the hour as we explore this 3 month writing challenge and what it offers authors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh4Q...
If you're at Author Nation this week, be sure to look out for the Draft2Digital team! Jim, Mark, and Dan are attending all week, so feel free to say hi!
Enjoy your conference, authors!
Enjoy your conference, authors!
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If you're at Author Nation this week, be sure to look out for the Draft2Digital team! Jim, Mark, and Dan are attending all week, so feel free to say hi!
Enjoy your conference, authors!
Enjoy your conference, authors!
Hannah Jacobson, the founder of Book Award Pro, is the recognized authority on literary accolades and prestigious book recognition. She joins us at the top of the hour to talk about book awards and how authors can benefit from them. #authorsky
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Book Reviews with Book Award Pro
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October 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hannah Jacobson, the founder of Book Award Pro, is the recognized authority on literary accolades and prestigious book recognition. She joins us at the top of the hour to talk about book awards and how authors can benefit from them. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VS...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VS...
If you missed this week's D2D Live, we talk to Lee Wind from IBPA and wearestrongerthancensorship.org about #BannedBooksWeek and the power that comes with publishing in the face of state censorship and a small but vocal movement trying to stop you.
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Freedom to Publish. Freedom to Read.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
If you missed this week's D2D Live, we talk to Lee Wind from IBPA and wearestrongerthancensorship.org about #BannedBooksWeek and the power that comes with publishing in the face of state censorship and a small but vocal movement trying to stop you.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SZN...
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Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. At the top of the hour, we explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers. #bannedbooksweek
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Freedom to Publish. Freedom to Read.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Banned Books Week spotlights stories that some try to erase—but indie publishing ensures your voice is never silenced. At the top of the hour, we explore how the freedom to publish empowers marginalized voices to bypass gatekeepers and reach readers. #bannedbooksweek
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For this Banned Books Week, our own CEO Kris Austin is quoted in The Hill reminding us to be vigilant in support of free speech, because it's our job to make sure publishing isn't controlled by a culture of fear and censorship. #authorsky #booksky #bannedbooksweek
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October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
For this Banned Books Week, our own CEO Kris Austin is quoted in The Hill reminding us to be vigilant in support of free speech, because it's our job to make sure publishing isn't controlled by a culture of fear and censorship. #authorsky #booksky #bannedbooksweek
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#kidlit peeps - want to help go on the offense against book banning this #bannedbooksweek ? Check out this interview I did with @wordsandmoney.bsky.social www.wordsandmoney.com/in-conversat...
In Conversation: Author and Freedom to Read Advocate Lee Wind
Ahead of Banned Books Week 2025, we caught up with the award-winning author and co-founder of We Are Stronger Than Censorship to talk about why advocates must continue to find innovative ways to fight...
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October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#kidlit peeps - want to help go on the offense against book banning this #bannedbooksweek ? Check out this interview I did with @wordsandmoney.bsky.social www.wordsandmoney.com/in-conversat...
How does Dale Roberts power through Writer's Block? Sometimes it just takes a little accountability to yourself and your friends. #authorsky #writinglife #writersblock
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
How does Dale Roberts power through Writer's Block? Sometimes it just takes a little accountability to yourself and your friends. #authorsky #writinglife #writersblock
Join us at the top of the hour when Lauren Lacey joins Jim and Megan to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices. #authorsky #blackwriters #writingcommunity
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Elevating Black Romance Authors
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September 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Join us at the top of the hour when Lauren Lacey joins Jim and Megan to talk about the success of Black Romance Book Fest, as well as the rise of indie authors and how that that has uplifted marginalized voices. #authorsky #blackwriters #writingcommunity
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M.K. Williams joins us at the top of the hour in a pre-recorded episode to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors. #authorsky
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Lessons Learned: A Decade of Indie Publishing
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September 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
M.K. Williams joins us at the top of the hour in a pre-recorded episode to share the lessons she's learned from the last decade as an author who helps other authors. #authorsky
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The ALLi Author Income Survey is still open. This is our chance as indie authors to contribute to data that will help indie's negotiate and build their influence in the publishing industry.
The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
September 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The ALLi Author Income Survey is still open. This is our chance as indie authors to contribute to data that will help indie's negotiate and build their influence in the publishing industry.
The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
The survey closes on September 17th, so take part now! #authorsky
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
What fuels indie author success beyond the page? Join us live at the top of the hour for our conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation as we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture.
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Indie Culture and Author Nation
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September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
What fuels indie author success beyond the page? Join us live at the top of the hour for our conversation with Joe Solari of Author Nation as we explore how connection, insight and inspiration shape the heart of indie author culture.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1YR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1YR...
ALLi has their 2025 Author Income Survey live now!
This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors!
The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today!
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors!
The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today!
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
ALLi Author Income Survey 2025
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September 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ALLi has their 2025 Author Income Survey live now!
This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors!
The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today!
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
This is a chance to form the big picture of the indie publishing scene, so we encourage all indies to participate! That goes double for our D2D Authors!
The Survey closes on September 17, so take part today!
allianceindependentauthors.org/survey
Join us live at Noon Central with Dale Roberts from Self-Publishing with Dale to talk about his new book, Email Marketing for Authors, why building a mailing list is a game-changer, and how he’s bringing his next big project to life through Kickstarter. #authorsky
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Catching Up with Dale Roberts
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September 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us live at Noon Central with Dale Roberts from Self-Publishing with Dale to talk about his new book, Email Marketing for Authors, why building a mailing list is a game-changer, and how he’s bringing his next big project to life through Kickstarter. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRG4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRG4...
After 80 rejections, Ang T. Dalton landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint.
Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky
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Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky
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Finding Success After Rejection with Ang T. Dalton
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August 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
After 80 rejections, Ang T. Dalton landed an audiobook deal with Simon Maverick, Simon & Schuster’s newest imprint.
Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgq4...
Join us at the top of the hour as she opens up about what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently. #booksky #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgq4...
Jim is joined this week by Nick from D2D Author Success and Tara from D2D Author Services to answer questions authors might have about D2D or publishing!
Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital
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Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital
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Ask Draft2Digital Anything
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August 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Jim is joined this week by Nick from D2D Author Success and Tara from D2D Author Services to answer questions authors might have about D2D or publishing!
Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital
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Be sure to join us live at the top of the hour! #authorsky #draft2digital
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Rapid release is a valid strategy for some authors, but it's also important to question if it's the right strategy for you. #authorsky #johnnybtruant
August 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Rapid release is a valid strategy for some authors, but it's also important to question if it's the right strategy for you. #authorsky #johnnybtruant
Join us at the top of the hour when Adrienne Giordano shares her experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service empowering clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability. #authorsky
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Discover Your Author Mindset
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August 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join us at the top of the hour when Adrienne Giordano shares her experience from over 30 years in writing, marketing and client service empowering clients with personalized coaching that fosters growth and accountability. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgF...
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Do you want to update your cover or manuscript with Draft2Digital but need some guidance? .Our latest video on YouTube can help walk you through the steps for updating your book project!
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Update Your Cover and Manuscript on D2D
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August 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Do you want to update your cover or manuscript with Draft2Digital but need some guidance? .Our latest video on YouTube can help walk you through the steps for updating your book project!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzL...
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer has published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation.
Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky
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Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky
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Writing with Dictation
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August 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer has published nineteen books–eleven of which were written solely by dictation.
Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYHp...
Join us at the top of the hour as she talks about how authors can use dictation in their writing process and the benefits it offers! #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYHp...
We're at Romancelahoma today! We even ran into our friends at @plottr.com and, (just as important,) the Plottr Otter.
If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!
If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!
August 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We're at Romancelahoma today! We even ran into our friends at @plottr.com and, (just as important,) the Plottr Otter.
If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!
If you're at the convention this weekend, be sure to say hi!
Join us at the top of the hour when Jason Jones of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. #authorsky
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Public Relations for Indie Authors
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July 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Join us at the top of the hour when Jason Jones of Jones Literary, a longtime Nashville publicity firm, joins us to talk about how authors should be using public relations, as well as his Local PR Toolkit. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JwH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JwH...
We're in the last days of the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!
Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st!
Let's finish this sale strong!
Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st!
Let's finish this sale strong!
July 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're in the last days of the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale!
Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st!
Let's finish this sale strong!
Now is the time to create a sense of urgency for your potential readers! Remind them to catch your discounted books before the sale ends at the end of July 31st!
Let's finish this sale strong!
Walt Mussell has used his love of history to build his author career, his social media presence, and his Substack.
Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.
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Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2U...
Successful Social Media without Virality
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July 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Walt Mussell has used his love of history to build his author career, his social media presence, and his Substack.
Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2U...
Join us at the top of the hour as we talk about how authors can use social media to their advantage, even if they haven't gone mega-viral.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2U...
Johnny B. Truant joins us at the top of the hour to talk about his upcoming project, The Artisan Author, and how authors can thrive and become bulletproof in the age of over-production and AI. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1x...
Escape the Self-Publishing Rat Race with Johnny B. Truant
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July 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Johnny B. Truant joins us at the top of the hour to talk about his upcoming project, The Artisan Author, and how authors can thrive and become bulletproof in the age of over-production and AI. #authorsky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1x...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK1x...