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Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast

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Author Marketing Experts

Ready to supercharge your author journey? Join bestselling author and book marketing maven Penny Sansevieri and savvy publishing insider Amy Cornell for lively, no-nonsense conversations filled with smart strategies, creative inspiration, and publishing know-how you can actually use. Whether you’re self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this podcast delivers real-world advice to help you sell more books, build your platform, and thrive in the ever-evolving publishing landscape. From clever promo hacks to critical industry insights, each episode is designed to move the needle on your success. Fresh ideas. Actionable tips. Unfiltered talk. If you’re serious about your author career, hit subscribe and tune in—your next big breakthrough could be one episode away.

#305

Top Lessons From Our Most-Downloaded Episodes

If you’ve ever wondered why a promising book page fails to convert—or how to host an event... more

12 Dec 2025

35 MINS

35:32

12 Dec 2025

#304

Stop Guessing, Start Selling: Positioning Your Book for Real Traction

Tired of shouting into the void with a book you believe in? We unpack a simple, proven pat... more

05 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:40

05 Dec 2025

#303

Book Marketing Without Burnout: Do Less, Reach More Readers

Feeling like you’re doing everything and getting nowhere? We’ve been there, and we’re pull... more

28 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:06

28 Nov 2025

#302

The New Media Strategy Every Author Needs Now

Want a media strategy that actually fits how authors work today? We’re flipping old-school... more

21 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:20

21 Nov 2025

#301

The Marketing Shift You Can't Afford to Ignore

What if the biggest thing holding your book back isn’t the algorithm or your ad budget—but... more

14 Nov 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:19

14 Nov 2025

#300

Amazon’s A10 Shift: The Real Reasons Your Book Isn’t Selling (and How to Fix It Fast)

The algorithm finally caught up with reality: readers want real authors, not content mills... more

07 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:18

07 Nov 2025

#299

How To Slay Book Marketing Nightmares Before They Scare Off Readers

A haunted house of marketing mistakes can scare off readers faster than any bad blurb—so w... more

31 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:13

31 Oct 2025

#298

The Data-Driven Author: The Real Secret Behind Author Success

Hate refreshing your Amazon rank only to feel stuck? We walk through a saner, smarter way ... more

17 Oct 2025

39 MINS

39:19

17 Oct 2025

#297

Smart Pre-Order Strategies for Authors Who Have Little or No Following

In this episode we dig into a practical, 30-day pre-order plan built for writers with smal... more

10 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:36

10 Oct 2025

#296

Trophy Hunting for Authors: The World of Book Awards

Book awards can transform your author platform, yet they remain one of the most overlooked... more

03 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:29

03 Oct 2025

#295

Navigating Kindle Unlimited's Page Read Decline

The growing chorus of authors reporting mysterious declines in their Kindle Unlimited page... more

26 Sep 2025

30 MINS

30:06

26 Sep 2025

#294

Hook, Line, and Bestseller: The Art of the Elevator Pitch

Ever wondered why some books get noticed while others gather dust? The secret might be sim... more

19 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:41

19 Sep 2025

#293

The Hollywood Blueprint: Creating a Film-Ready Book

Could your book be the next big streaming hit? Before you start dreaming of red carpets an... more

12 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:05

12 Sep 2025

#292

The Great Author Central Lockout: Amazon's Latest Frustration

Navigating Amazon's constantly shifting landscape is challenging enough for authors, but n... more

05 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:09

05 Sep 2025

#291

Your Newsletter Is Worth More Than Your Social Media Followers

Have you been neglecting the most powerful marketing tool at your disposal? Your email new... more

29 Aug 2025

48 MINS

48:16

29 Aug 2025

#290

Goodreads Evolution: Amazon's Game-Changing Integration

Amazon has finally unleashed the full potential of its Goodreads acquisition, and savvy au... more

22 Aug 2025

38 MINS

38:53

22 Aug 2025

#289

Broke the Marketing Bank But No Sales? Here's Why!

Ever wonder why your marketing efforts aren't translating to book sales? The answer might ... more

15 Aug 2025

05 MINS

05:53

15 Aug 2025

#288

The Amazon Sledgehammer: How One Author Lost Everything Over Metadata

What would you do if your entire author career disappeared overnight? That's exactly what ... more

08 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:10

08 Aug 2025

#287

Your Book Isn't Enough: How to Develop a Platform Media Responds To

Gone are the days when simply having a book positioned you as a media-worthy expert. Moder... more

01 Aug 2025

35 MINS

35:41

01 Aug 2025

#286

Selling Cats to Dog People: Your Amazon Ad Comedy of Errors

Ever felt like you're throwing money into the Amazon advertising abyss with nothing to sho... more

25 Jul 2025

34 MINS

34:29

25 Jul 2025

#285

Christmas in July: Why Authors Need to Prep Now for Holiday Sales

The holiday season represents a golden opportunity for authors to boost book sales—but onl... more

18 Jul 2025

17 MINS

17:36

18 Jul 2025

#284

Beyond Boredom: Your Book Could Be Every Parent's Summer Solution

The summer break scramble is real! Parents everywhere face the same challenge when school ... more

11 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:32

11 Jul 2025

#283

From Beach Reads to Bestsellers: Marketing Your Book in Summer

Summer is upon us, and savvy authors know this season presents unique marketing opportunit... more

04 Jul 2025