Emily interviews Troy Lambert, education lead at Plottr, about how the software helps writers plot everything from their novels to their nonfiction books (and even their marketing plans)!

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Episode 74: Troy Lambert, Education Lead at Plottr

This month we chatted with Taste Canada’s Karen Baxter about the work she and Taste Canada are doing to promote Canadian books and the business case for identifying Canadian authors in your metadata.

(Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2023/2/28/podcast-talking-canadian-contributors-with-taste-canada)

Further reading/listening:
- Canadian contributor content on the BookNet Canada blog https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog?tag=canadian+contributors
- Canadian authors: The whys and hows of identifying them in your data: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2020/5/26/canadian-authors-the-whys-and-hows-of-identifying-them-in-your-data
- Celebrating Canadian contributors on I Read Canadian Day 2022: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/research/2022/11/21/celebrating-canadian-contributors-on-i-read-canadian-day-2022

Talking Canadian contributors with Taste Canada

Christian Lorentzen sat through the entirety of United States v. Bertelsmann, et al., an antitrust case taken up by the Department of Justice to block Penguin Random House’s purchase of Simon & Schuster. In this episode, he discusses the industry—born in the 1920s as part of a middlebrow revolution, and consolidating in the 1970s to ultimately become today’s Big Five publishing houses. “This corporate agglomeration seems almost inevitable,” Lorentzen explains. “If we lived under a different intellectual property regime and a different system that wasn’t capitalism, maybe things would be different.”


But does lack of competition between publishing houses really harm authors? This is the question at the heart of the trial and Lorentzen’s argument. Though the government ultimately blocked the merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, the trial made public some questionable practices of the Big Five, such as how publishers can prevent their imprints from upping bids against one another. For better or worse, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, Hachette, and HarperCollins are here to stay, influencing all parts of the world of books—what readers read, and what writers create for the mass market.

Read Lorentzen’s piece: https://harpers.org/archive/2023/03/at-random-simon-and-schuster-bertelsmann-merger-trial-penguin-random-house/

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Books! The Podcast

Join us on the Grownlearn Podcast for an enlightening conversation with Nancy Erickson, The Book Professor®. Discover how Nancy's expertise in coaching business professionals has transformed them into accomplished authors of high-impact nonfiction books. 

In this interview, Nancy shares her proven methods for guiding professionals through the book writing process, helping them establish themselves as experts in their fields, enhance credibility, and expand their business opportunities. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration as Nancy unveils the path to authorship and explores the immense benefits that come with sharing your knowledge through the written word.

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From Expert to Author: Empowering Professionals to Write Nonfiction Books with Nancy Erickson

This month on the Metropolitan Culture Corner, we go behind the scenes with Jessica Craig, literary agent and founder of Craig Literary. Her publishing career started more than 20 years ago as a literary scout in New York after having graduated from Columbia University; she later moved to Edinburgh, London and Barcelona, negotiating international contracts as an agent for authors from diverse backgrounds. 

In 2016, she started her own literary agency in her apartment in Barcelona. She began with just six clients; today, she works with 36 different authors representing all kinds of literary genres, nationalities and backgrounds, each with their own unique stories to tell. The authors she works with write both fiction and non-fiction, and tend to explore, in Jessica’s own words: “globally relevant themes; storytelling that dismantles walls and builds bridges, challenging and deepening the reader's understanding of self and other, of society, language, art or humanity.”

Jessica Craig

In this episode we look at two upcoming reasons to get your metadata in order (whether you’re a data sender or a data user): I Read Canadian Day and the holiday season.

Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2023/10/31/podcast-the-power-and-importance-of-metadata

Further reading and listening:
- I Read Canadian: https://ireadcanadian.com/day/
- Canadian Leisure & Reading Study 2022: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/canadian-leisure-and-reading-study-2022
- Canadian authors: The whys and hows of identifying them in your data: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2020/5/26/canadian-authors-the-whys-and-hows-of-identifying-them-in-your-data
- Give them what they need: A case study of what retailers can accomplish with good metadata: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/give-them-what-they-need-a-case-study-of-what-retailers-can-accomplish-with-good-metadata/

The power and importance of metadata

Join us in this special crossover episode as Lisa Marie Burwell, Editor-in-Chief of VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart and Soul podcast, sits down with Jordan Staggs, Editor at VIE Magazine and host of the VIE Book Club podcast. This episode invites listeners to take an exclusive look inside VIE’s vibrant history and rejoice in key moments that built the brand and created 16 years of legacy. Learn about the origins of VIE’s publishing days through its parent company, The Idea Boutique®, from creating Sister Schubert’s cookbook to a poetry collection by William E. Wade, and the process of creating The Seaside Style® coffee-table book. The Seaside Style® book spotlights Daryl Rose Davis’s perspective and creativity as she and her husband, Robert Davis, pioneered the New Urbanist town of Seaside, Florida, and intentionally curated each store there. Then, dive into VIE’s luxury coffee-table books, HOME and COOK, which celebrate the local interior design, architecture, and culinary creatives in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, (also known as 30A) and its surrounding areas. Jordan shares her experience speaking with diverse authors on the first season of the VIE Book Club podcast and her recent experience interviewing songwriter Patrick Davis and attending Songwriters in Paradise in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Each of these projects have been penned or podcasted with the intention of service and capturing the unique essence of each person and brand VIE works with. It all goes back to storytelling with heart and soul.

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65. Special Crossover Episode - VIE Speaks x VIE Book Club

As the Downtown Social District of Panama City, Florida, sees revitalization thanks to dedicated locals and city officials, many new businesses have emerged. One of those is Bookish Boutique, a trendy and charming bookstore and gift shop with a mission to create community among the population of readers in Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast area and beyond. Owner Jenny Kelley joined VIE editor/VIE Book Club podcast host Jordan Staggs to talk about opening her store to rave reviews, fostering connections with other downtown businesses, supporting authors of all genres with book signings and other events, and much more. From tackling our TBR to examining BookTok and the rise in romantasy, rom-coms, and other recent book trends, this conversation is all about celebrating readers and the things they love. Stop by Bookish Boutique at 456 Harrison Avenue in Panama City, Florida, to get your fix!
 
LET’S CONNECT:
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YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Book Club)
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CONNECT WITH JENNY KELLEY:
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Website: www.bookishboutiquellc.com


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Creating Community One Book at a Time

Aspiring novelists, this one's for you! On this episode of VIE Book Club, host and VIE editor Jordan Staggs sits down with special guest Arlon Jay Staggs to discuss all things writing. Why is writing important? How do published authors get their start? What happens after you finish writing your novel and want to publish it? These topics and many more arise as we get an inside look at Arlon's journey from lawyer to marketing copywriter to debut novelist of a Southern romantic comedy with a whimsical twist, "Leta Pearl's Love Biscuits." Keep up with him on social media so you'll know when it hits the bookstore shelves!


LET’S CONNECT:
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YouTube: (@VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)
Website: viemagazine.com
 
CONNECT WITH ARLON:
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Website:  arlonjay.com

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Kindred Spirits Talk All Things Publishing

With the explosion of business books over the past several years, the appeal of hybrid publishing has increased dramatically among thought leadership authors. But earning substantial market share with your business book isn’t easy.

In this installment of Everything Thought Leadership, bestselling author and trend-curator Rohit Bhargava walks you through the pros and cons of the hybrid publishing option and what truly makes a great insight: the kind that will spur the success of your book.

Rohit is the founder of Non-Obvious Company, a consulting firm that advises businesses on how to develop non-obvious thinking. He also co-founded IdeaPress Publishing, the independent hybrid publisher that helped Buday TLP CEO Bob Buday publish his book, “Competing on Thought Leadership.”

If you or your firm is looking to publish thought leadership books, you won’t want to miss this episode.


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ETL – Rohit Bhargava: How to Create Non-Obvious Insights in Thought Leadership

If your firm is looking to publish thought leadership books, you must understand how the publishing landscape has changed. Enter Donya Dickerson, former McGraw-Hill associate publisher and current literary agent for Aevitas Creative Management. She’s going to walk us through what it takes for thought leadership professionals to secure publishing contracts for the experts in their firms.

A full-service literary organization with agents around the world, Aevitas works with numerous authors, thought leaders, and public figures; people who have won Pulitzer Prizes, Nobel Peace Prizes, and even Tonys. Their mission, according to their website, is to "help cultivate and promote stories, expertise, and insights that are timely and timeless."

In today's episode of Everything Thought Leadership, Donya talks with Bob Buday about the state of book publishing, what thought leaders need to attract literary agents and publishers, and why thought leaders should continue working with literary agents.

Learn how your business and management books can excel in the marketplace of ideas.



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ETL – Aevitas Agent & Ex-McGraw-Hill Publisher on The State of Thought Leadership Books

In this episode, we break down the world of self-publishing, showing you how authors can take control of their work, from faster timelines to keeping 100% of the profits. With insights from Ex Why Zed, a leading UK printing company, we explore the tech, the money, and the mindset needed to thrive in the independent publishing space. If you're thinking about self-publishing, this is the episode for you!

Ex Why Zed Podcast. Episode 001.

The Self-Publishing Revolution: Faster, Profitable and In Your Hands

In this podcast episode, we talk to Cassie Smyth about AI integration into audiobooks, accessible audiobooks, supporting the Canadian audiobook ecosystem, and more.
Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/3/25/podcast-canadian-audiobooks-in-2025

Canadian audiobooks in 2025

Think you need an agent, an MFA, or a publishing background to become a children's book author? Think again. 

In this inspiring episode, former teacher Shannon Anderson shares her real-life journey from shelving books at the library as a teen to writing award-winning picture books — all without formal publishing credentials. 

You’ll learn how she used fellowships, small writing wins, and the power of persistence to break into the industry. If you’re at the start of your writing journey (or doubting your next steps), this behind-the-scenes look will show you what’s truly possible — and give you practical tips to start moving forward today.

💡 Bonus: Hear Shannon’s advice on building your writing resume from scratch, how to find funding to support your dream, and why believing in yourself is just as important as any writing class.

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From Dreams to Book Deals: How Shannon Anderson Became a Children’s Book Author Without Any Industry Experience

In this powerful interview, Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints, shares his proven framework for building 13 diversified income streams. From services and subscriptions to licensing, book royalties, affiliate marketing, options income, and digital products, Simon breaks down how entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators can multiply their earnings with smart systems.

💸 Discover how Simon uses a simple options trading system to generate $10,000 per month with low risk, and why financial literacy is essential for modern professionals.

📚 Learn about his book co-writing process with legendary marketer Jay Abraham, including tips on collaborative writing, solving pain points, and involving your community in the creation journey.

🏘️ We also dive into the future of business: building community in an AI-driven world. Simon explains why community will become your biggest differentiator, and how to create one that supports your long-term growth.

🚀 Whether you're a solopreneur, coach, investor, or content creator, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable wealth, multiple revenue streams, and real influence.

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13 Revenue Streams with Billion-Dollar Sales Strategist Simon Severino

I've spent more than three decades in the field of thought leadership marketing. As the founder of Bloom Group LLC, I helped large and small professional services, software and other B2B companies showcase their expertise and generate new clients and revenue. Buday Thought Leadership Partners is my latest venture, and I have a new book out now on Amazon and Barns & Noble: "Competing on Thought Leadership."

"Everything Thought Leadership" combines my 35 years of helping clients market superior expertise with the stories and insights of influential thought leaders. If you want the insider perspective from some of the most pioneering minds in the business, then this podcast is for you. 

Episodes release in the first week of each month on SoundCloud, as well as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We also have a video component for each episode, located on the Buday TLP YouTube channel.

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From BookNet Canada, the latest on book publishing, data, retail, and technology.

Since 1850, Harper’s Magazine has provided its readers with a unique perspective on the issues that drive our national conversation, featuring writing from some of the most promising to most distinguished names in literature—from Barbara Ehrenreich to Rachel Kushner. Listen as Harper’s editors and contributing writers take a deep dive into these topics and the craft of long-form narrative journalism.

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We're Emily Einolander and Corinne Kalasky and we're mapping the frontier between traditional and indie publishing. We interview people from all over the industry—publishers, marketers, publicists, editors, and authors. Whether they be self-published, small press, or from the corporate Big 5 publishers, we want to hear from everyone! And we also talk some crap in the process, because otherwise what fun would we be?

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Grownlearn is a dynamic and insightful podcast that delves deep into the world of business model transformation. Hosted by seasoned professionals with a passion for innovation, the podcast features engaging interviews with the foremost experts in the field. Each episode invites listeners to explore the strategies, challenges, and successes of businesses that have undergone significant transformations. From disruptive startups to established enterprises, Grownlearn provides a platform for the best minds in the industry to share their experiences, insights, and lessons learned. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or simply intrigued by the ever-evolving landscape of business, Grownlearn delivers thought-provoking conversations that inspire and inform. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and discover the keys to unlocking growth and success through transformative business models.

A podcast from the editors of VIE Magazine. Hosted by Founder/Editor-in-chief of VIE, Lisa Marie Burwell.

Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.

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