GP501 - Self-Publishing Answers #1

Our host Gerald Everett Jones and co-host Cheyenne Cockrell debate questions and concerns from aspiring authors and self-publishers:

• What's the difference between a situation and a story?
• How can I promote myself with video on social media without spending a lot of money?
• What makes a good author interview and should I pay for the privilege?
• What would you say about the advice that novels and movies shouldn't send messages?
• What's the difference between news-style and cinema-style video?
• What's involved in getting photo permissions for my book cover or blog?

There are more resources for authors and self-publishers on our website getpublishedradio.com.

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GP517 - Handmade Books

We don’t know whether it’s a retro response to today’s media, but there seems to be a lot of interest in books that get made one at a time. We’ll hear from Jacob Samuel, a fine-arts publisher whose limited-edition books are so carefully crafted they’re considered museum pieces even when they’re new. And we also welcome David Drum, a journalist, novelist, and poet who makes and sells his own hand-crafted editions. #amwriting #selfpub #podcast

What IS a handmade book? Are there different types? How did you come to do them, and how do you market them?

And, as ever, there's lots of advice on how to get published, including the support resources at our website getpublishedradio.com.

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GP520 - First Amendment Challenges

Host Gerald Everett Jones and his co-hosts Cheyenne Cockrell and Thomas Page have a roundtable discussion of “First Amendment Challenges.” What are the limits on self-expression? #amwriting #selfpub #podcast For example:

1. Does it mean total freedom? What about "Fire!" in a crowded theater?
2. Is there a difference between gossip and slander? Libel?
3. Plagiarism? Fair use? How might satire and parody be an exception? Fan fiction?
4. What about PC labels?
5. Rights to privacy for the deceased?
6. What is Errors & Omissions insurance, and why might a creative person need it?
7. What is an entertainment attorney, and what about copyright protection?
8. What is the Digital Millenium Copyright Act

And, as ever, there's lots of advice on how to get published, including the support resources at our website getpublishedradio.com.

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GP506 - Getting Unstuck with Humorist Tim Gard

Hey, get over it and move on!

Gerald’s guest is Tim Gard, top motivational speaker and corporate entertainer, known for bringing tears of laughter to audiences worldwide. More than an insightful and funny guy, Tim teaches people to be more resilient and resourceful using their own comedic style. Gerald and Tim talk about turning frustration into comedy – and inspiration. Tim also gives tips on dealing with stress and getting started in public speaking. #amwriting #selfpub #podcast

Tim's book is Just Plane Funny. Hate to fly? You can get over that, too. You can book Tim for your event at http://www.timgard.com

Also on the show, a spirited, full, and frank exchange of views with opinionated co-hosts Cheyenne Cockrell and Thomas Page about how they get over the hump, writing fiction or nonfiction.

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