This week we begin with a quick overview of our upcoming holiday schedule. We're planning on having a normal schedule until the week of Christmas where we'll release our latest episode of the year on December 23. We're planning to take the next week off and then hop back into the swing of things beginning January 6, 2026(!).

In our Biz Buzz segment this week Peter is joined by CaZ to talk about BookBub and why both readers and authors love the platform.

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What is BookBub and why is it so beloved? BookBub is a great place for readers to purchase their next book at a discount so why do authors love putting their book on BookBub? Peter and CaZ talk all about BookBub, CaZ from the author's perspective and Peter from the reader's!

Biz Buzz: What is Copyright and Why Do I Need It? (3:27)

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What does it mean to have copyright protection? Copyright protection helps authors (and other creatives and businesses) protect their creations from other people stealing their work. We talk about the true ways authors need to copyright their book to guarantee they can receive the proper protections for their book no and in the future.

Copyright is something many first-time authors do not understand. Many believe that simply writing your book provides you protection. Others believe mailing yourself a copy of your manuscript secures a copyright. We take a look at what copyright is and why authors need to register their book with the proper authorities to lock in the protections they need.

Biz Buzz: What is Copyright and Why Do I Need It? (3:27)

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With the upcoming holiday season (literally days away now!), we wanted to talk about the ways authors can maximize their sales and marketing impact. We talk about some of the tactics and metrics you should know in the Biz Buzz segment this week. Then, Colleen and Peter talk with Sarah Rose about the importance of a brand voice for business owners.

Authors, we're supposed to write and write and write. But why is it so hard to write our own marketing? In this week's Biz Buzz, we talk about some of the tactics and metrics writers should know when they market their book. With the right idea of what to look for in the marketing side, you can tailor your time and effort to maximize your results.

Sarah Rose joins Colleen and Peter to talk about a little writing. Specifically, Sarah Rose works with businesses to create a nd share a proper brand voice. we also talk a little about the use of AI in writing, how we all have a catchphrase and some about her time working with Bark Box!

Biz Buzz: What Metrics Should I Know When Marketing? (3:19)

Guest Interview: Sarah Rose (35:33)

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How can you get paid for your book before you even finish writing it? We talk about crowdfunding options in this week's Biz Buzz segment with a special focus on Kickstarter. Then, Peter talks with author assistant Doreen DeJesus-Harper about the publishing industry, marketing, and how it all ties together.

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This week, we take a deep dive into how authors can use crowdfunding sites to raise money for their writing projects. There are a variety of places authors can begin crowdfunding but we talk about one place in particular - Kickstarter.

How can you set up a successful campaign? What do you need in place to reach your funding goal? How can readers support authors in a crowdfunding campaign?

Doreen joins Peter to talk about the publishing industry as a whole but in particular how the Author Assistant Training Course fits into the industry. Doreen was part of the first course offered by Jan King and we talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same over her time in the industry.

Biz Buzz: Understanding Crowdfunding (2:46)

Guest Interview: Doreen DeJesus-Harper (31:16)

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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.

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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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Summer Sizzle Sale: Blank Page to Bestseller Course

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