Bryan Cohen and H. Claire Taylor: Self Publishing Author Entrepreneurs
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Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. This is the Sell More Books Show with Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen. Every week you'll get helpful tips and ideas to make your book sales soar. Visit SellMoreBooksShow.com for detailed show notes and more info.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
It turns changes in Amazon, publishing tools and author work habits into practical business questions for independent authors.
Brian Cohen treats self-publishing as an operating business, pairing industry news with candid conversations about the decisions authors face.
Bryan Cohen's guests can talk KDP keywords and still tell you to leave weekend Slack alone.
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Consistency matters more than chasing one big podcast moment.
Episode 598 treats author marketing as a steady practice rather than a chase for one standout appearance. Brian Cohen and Angel Lawson make the case that brand awareness only earns its keep when it reaches the right audience and is supported by consistent effort, not a single…
A lively case for why hockey romance keeps drawing readers.
The episode makes a clear case for hockey romance as a genre with unusual visual force, linking its appeal to pageantry, international reach, and the gear that can shape romance writing.
A steady reminder that post-launch work is about judgment, not panic.
Brian Cohen and Kevin J. Anderson spend most of the discussion on the part that usually gets ignored: what happens after a launch. They keep coming back to the same practical question, when to keep adjusting a book and when to stop pouring time into it.
A practical reset for authors whose ideas and admin keep colliding.
Brian Cohen and Trixie Silvertail spend the episode on a simple problem: how to stay organized while the book business keeps growing. The talk moves from reader reaction to creative momentum, then into the quieter work of getting ideas down, clearing clutter, and building a…
Burnout is treated as a practical problem, not a personality flaw.
Episode 613 treats burnout as a practical problem with a real human cost. Quinn Ward and Brian Cohen stay grounded in the pressures of self-publishing life: weekend Slack messages, the need to keep words and marketing moving, and the guilt that comes from feeling like every task…
Grounded self-publishing talk about resilience, income, and how translations can shift the math.
This is a practical conversation about staying steady when the business gets uneven. Brian Cohen and Mark Reklau talk through KDP payouts slipping, an account going missing for a while, and the awkward gap between self-publishing income and the visibility that traditional…
A practical look at whether 30 day writing challenges fit a writer's process.
Nora Phoenix takes a practical view of 30 day writing challenges. The point is not the slogan but the setup: planning ahead, knowing what the pace will demand, and deciding whether that pace fits the way a writer actually works.
A skeptical take on a book Q&A tool, with its strongest use case in trigger warnings.
The discussion treats a book-level AI Q&A tool as a practical publishing question, not a novelty. Brian Cohen and Inez Johnson keep circling back to the same point: convenience only matters when the answers are dependable, and AI can still miss the mark.
Simon Owens interviews founders about the revenue mechanics behind their media businesses.
Colin and Samir break down creator-economy news, from OpenAI's TBPN deal to AI podcasts.
AI-era marketing tactics from operators testing what works next.
Mark DeGrasse interviews agency and marketing operators on the frameworks behind their case studies.
Cory Cotten-Potter interviews B2B sales and marketing founders on AI's reshaping of pipeline generation.
Kristina Halvorson interviews content strategists about how the work actually gets done.
Brian Cohen discusses alternatives for authors to sell audiobooks and ebooks directly, focusing on services like Curious that handle logistics while authors keep full royalties.
This episode keeps things practical.
Brian Cohen uses SMBS Episode 604 to argue that authors should stop trying to follow every marketing rule and instead focus on what they like, what they do well, and what actually sells books.
Brian Cohen opens the show and welcomes Inez Johnson back to Sell More Book Show.
Bryan Cohen interviews romance author Kelsie Ho about Amazon's new policy allowing Kindle Unlimited books in libraries, discussing its implications for authors.
Brian Cohen and Christine Sterling discuss Amazon’s beta Kindle Translate, including English-to-Spanish and German-to-English, and Christine says she will “hang back and just see what happens.” Christine also argues that authors do not need to chase every shiny object, recommending research missions, trusted communities, and coaches instead of going down rabbit holes.
Episode 596 of The Sell More Books Show centers on Alex Hormozi’s reported $100 million book launch and breaks down why a webinar, six weeks of advance promotion, and a big audience changed the outcome.
Brian Cohen welcomes Quinn Ward to talk about preventing burnout.
Brian Cohen talks with Mark Rettklau about staying positive when self-publishing gets messy.
Brian Cohen and Quinn Ward spend Episode 614 of The Sell More Books Show on mindset shifts, with Quinn describing how “woo” practices, better company, and steadier self-talk changed her writing and business results.
Brian Cohen and Tana Stone focus on Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Brothers, with the Writers Guild of America warning Reuters that the merger could eliminate jobs, push down wages, and worsen working conditions for writers, screenwriters, and novelists.
Brian Cohen and paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale spend SMBS 618 on book launch emails, repeated outreach, and why “I don’t believe that you can send too many emails” is her stance.
Brian Cohen and Tana Stone spend Episode 610 of The Sell More Books Show on two linked ideas from Claire Taylor: trustworthiness and going local.
Brian Cohen uses episode 603 of The Sell More Books Show to explain why he is moving toward more live sessions, including a three-part Facebook series called "How to Make a Royalties Comeback" and a two-week "Raise Your Royalties Mastermind Intensive" starting Monday, November 3rd.
Bryan Cohen discusses strategies for successful book marketing, emphasizing that launches should be iterative rather than one-time events.
Brian Cohen opens episode 598 with Angel Lawson and a quick story about cleaners showing up at the wrong recording moment.
Brian Cohen welcomes dark romance author Angel Lawson and starts with a warm catch-up before moving into her marketing and publishing-business experience.
Brian Cohen opens by asking Kevin J.
Brian Cohen opens with holiday banter.
Brian Cohen talks with sci-fi author A.K.
Brian Cohen welcomes Trixie Silvertail back to the show.
Brian Cohen welcomes Kevin J.
Brian Cohen welcomes Tracy Frederickowski, an Amish romance and Amish fiction author who has worked with him in several programs over the years.
Brian Cohen welcomes Becca Syme back to the show.
Brian opens with the show’s usual housekeeping and a warm introduction to Becca Seim.
Episode 600 is a milestone for the Sell More Book Show.
Christine Sterling describes a 70% royalties drop after moving book one of her most profitable series, which she says accounts for about 90% of her income, out of Kindle Unlimited and into a round robin promotion.
Brian Cohen and Amy DuBoff focus on Amazon’s new pre-order reading sample feature for Kindle ebooks, including Nate Hoffelder’s note that previews show up after January 12.
This episode is a live, interactive show offering self-publishing news, tools, and tips to help authors sell more books.
The hosts discuss the concept of authors moving goalposts and share personal experiences about overcoming self-doubt in self-publishing.
Hosts discuss book marketing strategies and self-publishing tips with a guest author, focusing on building audience connections.
The hosts discuss the challenges of being a role model for other authors and share insights on productivity and marketing.
Authors discuss book marketing strategies and self-publishing tips, with a focus on audiobook production and direct sales.
The hosts discuss self-publishing news and tips, with a focus on book marketing strategies and upcoming events for romance authors.
This episode discusses book marketing strategies, including identity barriers and TikTok success, with a guest author and marketer.
This episode features an interview with a bestselling poetry author and book marketing coach about using TikTok to sell books.
The hosts discuss self-publishing news and interview author Matt Deniman about his success with the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.
This episode features an interview with author Matt Deniman about his success and strategies in self-publishing.