Hello and welcome to the Self-Publishing Tips & Tricks show, a series designed to give you insight into the world of self-publishing and marketing your books. We’ll share a bit of our own insights into the craft of writing, self-publishing, and marketing books, but we’ll also interview established indie authors who will share their insights into self-publishing and promotion in today's market.
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SPTT 097 – Writing Deep Scenes by Martha Alderson and Jordan Rosenfeld
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dimanche 1 février 2026 • Durée 51:26
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SPTT 094 – Mastering Self-Publishing and Starting Over with Fiction
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Released on: September 15, 2025
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SPTT 092 – From Special Agent to Indie Crime Thriller Author
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Episode 092
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SPTT 091 – How to Juggle Self-Publishing with a Creative Career
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Episode 091
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SPTT 090 – Inside the Mind of a Book Cover and Comic Artist
Saison 7 · Épisode 90
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Episode 090
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