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.

  • 16 minutes 9 seconds
    Reedsy Live: The Most Common Mistakes Fiction Series Writers Make with Jim Spivey
    🔍 Former Hachette and DC Comics editor Jim Spivey shows author what classic mistakes to avoid when writing a genre fiction series 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/writing-genre-series/
    2 April 2025, 12:00 am
  • 20 minutes 21 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Adapting Your Story for the Screen With Richard Stokes
    🔍 Find out how to turn your book into a gripping screenplay for film or TV 📝 Find a set of written highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/book-to-screenplay/
    28 March 2025, 12:00 am
  • 23 minutes 15 seconds
    Reedsy Live: Add a Personal Touch to Your Query Letter with Rachel Stout
    🔍 Former literary agent Rachel Stout reveals her tips for researching agents and personalizing query letters 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/personalizing-your-query-letters/
    14 March 2025, 12:00 am
  • 21 minutes 31 seconds
    Reedsy Live: How to Structure a Novel Like a Bestselling Author with Caroline Leavitt
    🔍 New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt talks about her approach to story structure
    7 March 2025, 12:00 am
  • 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
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