Bestseller: A Self-Publishing Podcast by Reedsy

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Taking a book the whole nine yards is easier said than done. But it’s also easier than you’d think. From Reedsy, this is Bestseller, a podcast for aspiring authors, demystifying the process self-publishing a book, one chapter at a time.

  • 24 minutes 16 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Crafting a Successful Story Pitch in Seven Steps with Jeff Lyons
    🔍 Story consultant Jeff Lyons reveals his cookie-cutter formula for crafting a winning logline, and shares some of his own examples 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/logline/
    27 February 2025, 12:00 am
  • 25 minutes 34 seconds
    Reedsy Live: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme? Talking Children's Books with Tracy Gold
    🔍 Editor and children's author Tracy Gold discusses rhyming in picture books — is it needed, and how can you do it well? 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/rhyming-picture-books/
    21 February 2025, 12:00 am
  • 23 minutes 49 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Plot a Romance Novel in One Hour with Bryn Donovan
    🔍 Get the ball rolling on your page-turning romance book in this episode with editor and romance extraordinaire Bryn Donovan 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/plot-romance-novel/
    14 February 2025, 12:00 am
  • 28 minutes 18 seconds
    Reedsy Live: How to Write a Thought Leadership Book with Stacy Ennis
    🔍 Learn how to write a thought leadership book with author and keynote speaker, Stacy Ennis
    7 February 2025, 12:00 am
  • 20 minutes 49 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Using Poetry to Become a Better Writer with Emma Murf
    🔍 Learn how poetry can elevate your novels, short stories, and non-fiction books with poet Emma Murf
    31 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 31 minutes 28 seconds
    Reedsy Live: How to Craft a Compelling Memoir with Jodi Fodor
    🔍 Learn to write a compelling memoir with editor Jodi Fodor 📝 You can find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/memoir-fodor/
    24 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 24 minutes 4 seconds
    Reedsy Live: 7 Steps To Write Your Non-Fiction Book with Joanna Penn
    🔍 Learn to write the non-fiction book of your dreams with bestselling author Joanna Penn 📝 You can find a written summary of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/write-non-fiction-book-in-2025/
    17 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 34 minutes 54 seconds
    Reedsy Live: How to Generate Great Story Ideas with Tom Bromley
    🔍 Author Tom Bromley shows you how to build your own story factory 📝 Find the highlights of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/generate-story-ideas/
    3 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 36 minutes 51 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Creative Writing Masterclass with Thriller Author Andy Maslen
    🔍 Thriller author Andy Maslen talks about his writing process.
    26 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 24 minutes 22 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Common Traits of Successful Young Adult Novels with Parul Bavishi & Rebecca Monterusso
    🔍 Editors Parul Bavishi and Rebecca Monterusso discuss the art of writing YA fiction that appeals to both teens and adults 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/traits-of-successful-ya-novels/
    20 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 19 minutes 47 seconds
    Reedsy Live: How to Avoid Common Suspense Pitfalls with Alyssa Matesic
    🔍 Editor Alyssa Matesic shares the biggest and most common pitfalls that she's encountered in suspense manuscripts 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/suspense-pitfalls/
    13 December 2024, 12:00 am
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