Chapter 23 - Crowdfunding and Cover Update

February 08, 2017 in episode

Everything is in motion with this episode of Publish Me! as Keith and Paul recap the Indiegogo campaign and welcome designer Rana Gainer as she and Paul plan out the cover design for The Will of the Magi.

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Footnote: Final Day

January 21, 2017 in supplemental

It is the final day of the campaign and we happily reached our goal just prior to Paul's birthday on January 7th. We now sit at 112% of our goal but the campaign ends tonight! Send in your contributions before these perks go away!

Chapter 22: Immersive Research

January 07, 2017 in episode

We go deep this month as Keith and Paul welcome author Ashley Emma for a discussion of immersive research. Ashley has written several books about her experiences living in an Amish community and shares some her tips and unique knowledge on the show.

Footnote: Week 6

January 05, 2017 in supplemental

We have completed the sixth week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 88% of our total! With that we are at $1,400 and have reached the third target, covering the printing costs of the first run of hardcover and paperback copies.

Footnote: Week 5

December 31, 2016 in supplemental

We have completed the fifth week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 86% of our total! Find the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign at https://igg.me/at/aois21.

Footnote: Week 4 / Month 1

December 26, 2016 in supplemental

We are through a full month on the Indiegogo campaign for The Will of the Magi.

Footnote: Week 3

December 15, 2016 in supplemental

We have completed the first week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 59% of our total! We have had a new contribution each day of the campaign so far and we still have a ways to go, with the campaign ending on January 21st.

Chapter 21: Designer, Crowdfunding, and Beta Readers

December 08, 2016 in episode

It’s a jam packed episode so let’s get to it as Keith and Paul introduce the cover designer for The Will of the Magi, recap the first two weeks of the Indiegogo campaign, sharing some insight, and talk with Vanessa, Megan, and Lacey, three of Paul’s Beta Readers, giving first thoughts on the first draft of the book.

Footnote: Lucky Day 13

December 06, 2016 in supplemental

Thanks to a pair of donations on the lucky 13th day of the Indiegogo campaign, we have reached the second target, thus meeting the minimum level necessary to complete production of the Will of the Magi!

Footnote: First Week

December 01, 2016 in supplemental

We have completed the first week of the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached 59% of our total!

We have had a new contribution each day of the campaign so far and we still have a ways to go, with the campaign ending on January 21st.

Find the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign at https://igg.me/at/aois21.

Footnote: Day Five

November 28, 2016 in supplemental

We are five days into the Indiegogo campaign for the Will of the Magi and we have reached the 50% mark! We have also updated the campaign with new images and an easier to read font.

Footnote: Day Two

November 25, 2016 in supplemental

The second day of the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign is in the books and we're continuing to build on the success of Day One.

Footnote: Day One

November 24, 2016 in supplemental

The first day of the Will of the Magi Indiegogo campaign is in the books after a two week delay. We are happy to report our first target is met and over 30% of funding has been received.

Chapter 20 - Navigating the Publishing Industry

November 07, 2016 in episode

It’s been a month since Paul shared the news that the book is done, so he checks in with Keith on the early stages of editing and the beginning of the beta reading process. They then welcome new aois21 Creative Thomas P. Athridge to discuss his book American Presidents at War and the many pitfalls he sustained in trying to get the book published over the past 7 years.

Footnote: Indiegogo

October 30, 2016 in supplemental

Supplemental announcing the selection of Indiegogo for the crowdfunding campaign.

Chapter 19 - National Book Festival

October 07, 2016 in episode

There is much rejoicing in this episode of the Publish Me podcast. Paul has some good news and Keith visited the National Book Festival and has the audio to prove it. Big changes are in store for the months ahead, including more guests and an eventual end. Let’s do this people!

Chapter 18 - Virtual Book Tours

September 07, 2016 in episode

Keith and Paul welcome Michael B. Judkins on the show to discuss his experience on a virtual book tour. This new approach to market outreach is part of a growing virtual bundle of programs and other events Judkins is cultivating. All in all, the internet has provided a truly golden age for authors, if their story is good enough.

Chapter 17 - Storyline Resolution

August 07, 2016 in episode

This was a show about endings, but not the one you were thinking of. Keith and Paul discuss ways to successfully close storylines, though Paul has some bad news about his own fictional storyline. It’s a wide ranging discussion as well as updates on other programs, social media, and sponsorship.

Speaking of, this episode is brought to you by Interlude to Sentimental Me! by Michael B. Judkins, a new poetry collection now available from the aois21 market and wherever eBooks are sold.

Chapter 16 - Print on Demand Services

July 07, 2016 in episode

Keith and Paul welcome aois21 Creative and poet Bianca Palmisano to discuss print on demand services.

Chapter 15 - Multiple Story Arcs →

June 07, 2016 in episode

Keith and Paul discuss popular occurrences and tips for writing multiple story arcs.

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