What are industry standards? Why do they matter?

Colleen, Peter, and CaZ talk about the importance of standards in any industry but specifically the publishing industry in this week's Biz Buzz segment. Understanding these standards can protect both authors and services providers so everyone is on the same page with a project.

What standards do you use? Let us know!

Biz Buzz: Why Industry Standards Matter (4:23)

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Don't look now but the holiday season is almost upon us! In this week's episode, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ take a look at the upcoming holiday season and how authors can best capture momentum during this time. From sales pricing to proper planning and everything in between, we make holiday sales easy for anyone to use.

Biz Buzz: Capturing Holiday Sale Success (4:36)

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Join us as the three of us, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ reminisce on two years hosting the Blank Page to Best Seller podcast! We talk about everything from our favorite guests to what it is like hosting a show with multiple people.

Plus, we talk a little about our new way for you support the show - becoming a Friend of the Show! And live, on air, I add a special feature for our supporters, I'll read your name off at the end of every episode if you become a Friend of the Show!

Biz Buzz: Celebrating 2 Years of the Blank Page to Best Seller Podcast (3:49)

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Come and celebrate our second anniversary with us today! We look back on our best segments of the last 2 years in this week's episode.

What is your favorite episode of the show? Who was your favorite guest? What is something new you learned through the show?

Top Biz Buzz segment: Our Favorite Memories Working in Publishing (5:55) from Episode 074

Top YouTube Video: The Allure of Fiction (38:42) from Episode 057

Top Interview Segment: Kathleen Gage (49:56) from Episode 051

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This week, the three of us answer the question, "Is my book ready to publish?"

While the question sounds straight forward, the answer is a little more complicated than yes or no. Deciding on when to hit publish takes into consideration many different aspects like editing, reviews, and marketing. We look at some of the calculus behind the answer so you can make the best decision for you and your book.

Authors need to walk the line between publishing carelessly and being stuck in the search for perfection.

Do you have a favorite memory of the show? We're coming up on the second anniversary of the Blank Page to Bestseller show and want to know your favorite memory! Let us know down in the comments here or through our social media channels and we'll share some of our favorite memories from you on our 2nd anniversary episode in early September.

Biz Buzz: Is My Book Ready to Publish? (4:17)

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Have you ever wondered what those little colorful boxes are in your neighborhood? Or in the park? Or by the front of a school? Little Free Libraries are are places for people to drop off and pick up free book for their neighbors to read!

We talk all about the Little Free Libraries and what they might mean for readers and authors alike in this week's episode!

Biz Buzz: What Are Little Free Libraries (1:54)

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Memories of Our First Clients

The three of us, Peter, Colleen, and CaZ look back at some of our first clients and how e each got into the industry. We cover each of our starts, how we have maneuvered through an ever-changing industry, and how the three of us came to meet.

Janet Kassalen

A look back at a previous episode, we talk with Janet Kassalen one of the first authors Peter worked with and someone whom we speak briefly about in this week's episode. You can listen in and find more information about Janet in the previous episode where she was featured. Listen to Janet's first episode here: How to Become the Next Great Podcaster

Biz Buzz: Memories of Our First Clients (2:32)

Guest Interview: Janet Kassalen (36:44)

Previous Episode Links

Our Favorite Reading Memories - Recalling the memories of our love for reading

How to Become the Next Great Podcaster - Original Interview with Janet Kassalen

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Beta Readers v. Street Teams v. Arc Readers

What are Beta readers? What about ARC readers? Or a street team? These are all different variations on a theme: how writers can leverage their fans to help their book succeed. But these terms are often misused and have some blurred lines as to their actual usage. So we clarify each of these terms in this week's episode and discuss how these groups interact with and often time lead into each other.

Your Book Is Not A Business Card

A few years ago Colleen heard someone talking about how your book is business card - something that everyone has and that you can hand out to others at events. While that might be true, using your book as a business card doesn't do anything to help grow your book sales. Colleen shares some PR tips in this week's segment.

Biz Buzz: Beta Readers v. Street Teams v ARC Readers (2:53)

Conversations with Colleen: Your Book Is Not Your Business Card (32:43)

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