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WFTW - 019 - What's Happening at Author Nation 2025
Mark interviews Joe Solari about Author Nation 2025 to find out about a few big names who’ll be speaking there (James Patterson is doing a keynote), who will be returning, as well as what tracks, panels, presentations, and new features and networking opportunities are being planned.
2 Sept 2025
WFTW - 018 - Booksprout Announces Authorbase
Mark interviews Virginie Carmichael of Booksprout to learn more about the services they offer and to discuss the recent announcement of Authorbase, a new sales tracking platform created by Booksprout. Learn more about WIDE FOR THE WIN at wideforthewin.com Find great books for writers at the WIDE FOR THE WIN Bookshop.
1 Feb 2025
WFTW - 017 - Accounting and Financial Tips for Authors with D.F. Hart
Mark talks with D.F. Hart, author, MBA, and co-founder of 2ofHarts Business Services about accounting tips for writers.
25 Jan 2025
WFTW - What I Learned About Indie Publishing in 2024 with Ron Vitale
Mark Leslie Lefebvre interviews author Ron Vitale about his blog posts that share, in detail, the expenses and earnings from his writer business.
17 Jan 2025
WFTW - 015 - New Year, New Ask Us Anything
Mark and Suzie share tips and strategies based on FAQs about Wide publishing.
21 Dec 2024
WFTW - 014 - Setting Goals for the New Year
Mark and Suzie take a look at setting smart author goals for the forthcoming year.
14 Dec 2024
WFTW - 013 - Managing Your Author Expectations
Authors Mark, Erin, and Suzie share realistic expectations on the WIDE publishing journey, helping writers manage their goals for long-term success.
7 Dec 2024
WFTW - 012 - Creative Ideas for Selling Books During the Holidays
Authors Mark, Erin, and Suzie share creative ideas and strategies for selling more books during the holiday season.
30 Nov 2024
WFTW - 010 - Audiobook to Podcast
Audiobook expert Mark Leslie Lefebvre and author Bradley Charbonneau share actionable strategies for leveraging audiobooks to expand your podcast's reach and engage new audiences.
23 Nov 2024
WFTW - 010 - Strategies for Non-Fiction
Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Bradley Charbonneau share expert strategies for marketing and promoting wide-published non-fiction books, unlocking wider audiences and increased exposure.
17 Nov 2024
WFTW - 009 - Live From Author Nation 2024
A conversation live at Author Nation featuring Erin Wright, Paul Austin Ardoin, Bradley Charbonneau, and Amanda Lynn. (No video available)
10 Nov 2024
WFTW - 008 - Writing Through Adversity
Mark and Bradley discuss the importance of writing through adversity and the importance of writers to the world. See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y8m9kfBMe0
27 Oct 2024
WFTW - 007 - Author Success Stories: Slow and Steady Publishing with Kim Sakwa
In this episode of the WIDEstream, we sit down with author Kim Sakwa, who has found success using a “slow and steady” publishing strategy. Find out what works for her, how she’s managed to build a solid fan base without releasing a book every month or two, and why this might be an effective strategy for you, too. See video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xjrskz1Dd8E&t=1s
20 Oct 2024
WFTW - 006 - Working with Author Service Providers with Rhiannon Futch
Erin Wright and Susie O’Connell interview Rhiannon Futch about the world of Virtual Assistants/Author Assistants. See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzOdyxMaelg&t=119s
13 Oct 2024
WFTW - 005 - Top 10 Tips For Going Wide with Erin Wright
Erin Wright shares her Top 10 Tips For Going Wide in conversation with Mark Leslie Lefebvre. See the video here: https://youtu.be/OzgIWx54e9g
12 Oct 2024
WFTW - 004 - Unusual Collaboration Marketing with Mark Leslie Lefebvre
Mark Leslie Lefebvre shares a unique marketing campaign he did for the release of his latest book One Hand Screaming: 20 Haunting Years with a local craft brewery that created an IPA called One Hop Screaming. See the video here: https://youtu.be/VXIiCjKlvb4
21 Sept 2024
WFTW - 002 - Getting The Most Out Of In Person Conferences
Writers are often introverted, so that’s a challenge, but there’s often so many tracks and events going on when going to an in-person conference. So what are some of the strategies you can use in planning ahead to make the most of your investment? Several WFTW board members use the forthcoming November 2024 Author Nation conference as an example for some of the strategies and planning you can do to set yourself up for in person conference success. Wide for the Win: https://www.wideforthewin.com Author Nation: https://www.authornation.live/
14 Sept 2024
WFTW - 001 - 5 Reasons For Publishing Your Books Wide
Five reasons why authors might choose for publishing their books wide
4 Sept 2024
WFTW - 000 - Introducing Wide for the Win
At WIDE FOR THE WIN we value ensuring authors can take advantage of all of their publishing options and opportunities.
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