# self publishing podcast (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover self publishing podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Collaboration, Box Sets & Beating Burnout ft. Asa Maria Bradley (Classic Replay EP#567)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep567/) _2026-08-26 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Burnt out and not writing? Bestselling paranormal romance and urban fantasy author Asa Maria Bradley went two years without finishing much of anything — and it was collaborating with other indie authors that got her writing again. In this episode we dig into anthologies, box sets, shared worlds and author collectives, and exactly how each one works for a self-published author. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Collaborations_Box_Sets__Beating_Burnout_ft._Asa_Maria_Bradley_Classic_Replay_EP567.mp3) ## [Superdraft – How To Write Better and Faster – with Thomas Dean Donnelly (EP#566)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep566/) _2026-08-19 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Screenwriter and thriller author Thomas Dean Donnelly joins the SPA Girls Podcast to explain Superdraft, his evidence-based approach to the writing process. Learn how to separate your Creator voice from your Critic voice, beat writer’s block and imposter syndrome, use flow states to write faster, and apply the 1-3-2 drafting method to fix a sagging second act. Essential listening for indie authors… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Superdraft_Write_Better_and_Faster_with_Thomas_Dean_Donnelly_EP566.mp3) ## [Sell More Books With Every Launch – Series Launch Strategy ft. Helen B. Scheuerer (Classic Replay EP#565)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep565/) _2026-08-12 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Is your back matter costing you sales? Bestselling fantasy author Helen B. Scheuerer joins us to break down exactly how to launch a book series — from optimising your back matter for read-through, to pre-order strategy, ARC campaigns, and building a street team that generates real buzz. In this Classic Replay episode, Helen shares the launch strategies behind her book How To Launch A Successful… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Sell_More_Books_With_Every_Launch_-_Series_Launch_Strategy_ft._Helen_B._Scheuerer_Classic_Replay_EP565.mp3) ## [Should You Change Genres? 5 Key Questions To Help You Make The Leap Successfully (EP#564)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep564/) _2026-08-05 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Dreaming of writing in a new genre? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP564), all four SPA Girls answer a listener’s question about switching genres as a self-published author, including how Cheryl knew it was the right time to move from contemporary romance to cozy mysteries. Whether your books aren’t selling, you’re bored with your current genre, or a new trend is calling your name, this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Should_You_Change_Genres_-_5_Key_Questions_To_Help_You_Make_The_Leap_Successfully_EP564.mp3) ## [ODBC 050 - Rediscovering My Own Writing Process, Murdering Your Darlings, and the Pre-Existence of Stories](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-050-rediscovering-my-own-writing) _2026-08-01 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209315229/baf7b53f218edb92b5f4843aa2e5fa2d.mp3) ## [Debunking Publishing Myths & How To Beat Procrastination ft. Rachael Herron (Classic Replay EP#563)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep563/) _2026-07-29 · SPA Girls Podcast_ This episode was originally recorded in 2021. We’re replaying it because the advice hasn’t aged a day. Most writers don’t have a talent problem. They have a fear problem. In this Classic Replay, internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron joins Trudi, Shar, Cheryl and Wendy to talk about why fear is the real engine behind procrastination, what to actually do about it, and three publishing… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Debunking_Three_Publishing_Myths_..._and_curing_procrastination_-_ft._Rachael_Herron_Classic_Replay_EP563.mp3) ## [Writing Fear & Emotion That Hooks Readers ft. Becca Puglisi (EP#562)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep562/) _2026-07-22 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Why do some characters feel real enough to root for while others fall flat despite having every “correct” ingredient? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP562), we dive into writing fear and emotion with Becca Puglisi, international speaker, writing coach, and bestselling co-author of The Emotion Thesaurus. Becca’s writing craft books have sold over 1.4 million copies and are used by… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Writing_Fear__Emotion_That_Hooks_Readers_ft._Becca_Puglisi_EP562.mp3) ## [Turning Down a Six-Figure Trad Deal & Building a Sustainable Indie Author Career, ft. Brenna Aubrey (Classic Replay EP#561)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/turning-down-a-six-figure-trad-deal-building-a-sustainable-indie-author-career-ft-brenna-aubrey-classic-replay-ep561/) _2026-07-15 · SPA Girls Podcast_ This week we’re revisiting a favourite conversation with USA Today bestselling author Brenna Aubrey — and it’s a masterclass in both bold business decisions and long-term career survival. Brenna takes us right back to the beginning: writing sprawling epic fantasy at night while her husband worked the graveyard shift, stumbling into her local RWA chapter, and the shower-thought that became her… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Turning_Down_a_Six-Figure_Deal__Building_a_Sustainable_Author_Career_ft._Brenna_Aubrey_Classic_Replay_EP561.mp3) ## [ODBC 049 - Rewriting old work, empty nesting, and social media doesn't always suck](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-049-rewriting-old-work-empty) _2026-07-11 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206508187/b1973b944a70c65465094e0e85a3922e.mp3) ## [Cracking the German Book Market ft. USA Today Bestseller Skye MacKinnon (EP#560)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/cracking-the-german-book-market-ft-usa-today-bestseller-skye-mackinnon-ep560/) _2026-07-08 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Germany is the third-biggest book market in the world — and it’s still hungry for indie authors. This week we’re joined by USA Today bestselling romance author Skye MacKinnon, who returns to update us on everything that’s changed in German translations since her first appearance in 2023. Skye has more than 70 novels across three pen names, and Germany is now her biggest market worldwide. She’s… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Cracking_The_German_Book_Market_ft._USA_Today_Bestseller_Skye_MacKinnon_EP560.mp3) ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qhfSEo9MyBjf) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [How to Write a Book Series Readers Binge ft. Helen Scheuerer (Classic Replay EP#559)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/how-to-write-a-book-series-readers-binge-ft-helen-scheuerer-classic-replay-ep559/) _2026-07-01 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Want to write a book series readers binge — and come back to buy again and again? Bestselling YA fantasy author Helen Scheuerer joins the SPA Girls to break down how to design a series that hooks readers, boosts your read-through rate, and sets you up for long-term author income. Whether you’re plotting your first trilogy or wondering if your genre even suits a series, this episode covers the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/How_To_Write_A_Series_Readers_Will_Binge_ft._Helen_Scheuerer_Classic_Replay_EP559.mp3) ## [Mental Resilience for Indie Authors (EP#558)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/mental-resilience-for-indie-authors-ep558/) _2026-06-24 · SPA Girls Podcast_ Why do the highs and lows of an indie author career always hit when you least expect them? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP558), it’s just the four of us — Cheryl, Shar, Wendy, and Trudi — talking openly about mental resilience and how to weather the emotional rollercoaster of self-publishing. We unpack the panic of watching your numbers drop, the comparison trap, and the burnout that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Surviving_The_Ups__Downs_Of_Publishing_-_Mental_Resilience_For_Indie_Authors_EP558_1.mp3) ## [Six-Figure Income on One Book a Year: An Indie Author’s Slow-Release Strategy ft. Helen Scheuerer (EP#557 Classic Replay)](https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ep557/) _2026-06-16 · SPA Girls Podcast_ 🔁 CLASSIC REPLAY — This episode was originally recorded in 2021 and the strategy is just as relevant today. Helen has since gone on to become an internationally bestselling romantasy author with multiple series, proving the long-game approach works. What if you could earn six figures a year writing just ONE book? We sit down with International Bestselling Fantasy author Helen Scheuerer to unpack… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/spagirls/Six-Figure_Income_on_One_Book_a_Year_An_Indie_Authors_Slow-Release_Strategy_ft._Helen_Scheuerer_-_EP557_Classic_Replay.mp3) ## [ODBC 048 - We Have Answered All of the World's Writing Questions](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-048-we-have-answered-all-of) _2026-04-26 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195396744/0e6189254978d9900bb3c09817075123.mp3) ## [ODBC 047 - The Big Obnoxious AI Episode](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-047-the-big-obnoxious-ai-episode) _2026-04-05 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193119585/bbac88484f8e2771b9f162c2b3258390.mp3) ## [ODBC 046 - Art is Collaborative](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-046-art-is-collaborative) _2026-02-28 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189401790/20f676568541bab9e542bf54d90b3c14.mp3) ## [ODBC 045 - Writing for Yourself Instead of Others, Different Revision Styles, and Publishing As You Go](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-045-writing-for-yourself-instead) _2026-02-22 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/188722816/8ef6c7b5f48161054f387337fe51cf81.mp3) ## [ODBC 044 - Writers' Inertia, Worldbuilding, and the Non-Douchey Alternative to Focus Groups](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-044-writers-inertia-worldbuilding) _2026-01-11 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184076845/d04785f00c8a0f613884220aa721dc4e.mp3) ## [Big Free Summit Thingy on Thursday and Friday](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/big-free-summit-thingy-on-thursday) _2025-11-19 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ I'm part of it. So are others. It's awesome and free. You should do it. ## [THE ARTISAN AUTHOR is now available in all formats!](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/the-artisan-author-is-now-available) _2025-11-04 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ Burned out? Tired of bowing to Amazon and algorithms? Has the FUN of writing been overtaken by tactics and stress? Looking for a return to joy, art, and sanity? Here's your path to freedom. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Vox3tqdB1DYn) _2025-11-04 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [ODBC 043 - Mike and Bill Get Writing, Linear vs. Non-Linear Writing, and the Surprising Lessons of Songwriting](https://johnnybtruant.substack.com/p/odbc-043-mike-and-bill-get-writing) _2025-10-11 · Johnny B. Truant · Inspired as F\*\*k_ The One-Drink Book Club is an informal, (almost) weekly series in which fellow author Emma Lee Jayne joins me and our other creative friends to talk about the life, business, and art of writing and making books … for the duration of one Friday-afternoon drink. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/175754416/bb594845b4cdfc9bb48f71da952b485f.mp3)