In this episode, I wrap up season one of Everybody Hates Self-Publishing. I talk about Charles Dickens (A Christmas Carol was self-published), WordCamp US, my new job with the American Booksellers Association and my upcoming new podcast, Words with Carrie.
Episode Category: Everybody Hates Self Publishing
Meet the Bookseller: Author Events and the Art of the Successful Book Signing with Annie B. Jones of The Bookshelf
In this episode, I talk to Annie B. Jones, owner of The Bookshelf bookstore in Thomasville, Georgia about how to host an innovative book signing and how to pitch a book signing for your self-published book to a bookstore successfully.
Meet the Small Press: Talking Writing, Publishing and Crowdfunding with Betsy Teter of Hub City Writers Project
In this episode, I talk to Betsy Teter of Spartanburg, South Carolina’s Hub City Writers Project about small press publishing versus self-publishing, crowdfunding projects, book signings, book selling and more.
Shop Small Saturday: #shopsmall, #optoutside and Get in Good with Independent Shopkeepers
In this episode, I explain what Shop Small Saturday is and how it can help you establish relationships with bookstores that can help you get your book onto shelves. I also talk about the Shop Small Saturday release of my self-published book, The Localist, and give tips about hosting your own book signing.
Meet the Printer: Leslie Johnson on Color Correction, Book Binding and Converting Digital Files for Your Printer
In this episode, I talk to former Print Production Manager Leslie Johnson about getting your self-published book printed and understanding print terminology to get a better idea of how to manage the printing of your book.
Meet the Bookseller: Little Professor’s Sara Glassman Chats about Nanowrimo, Moving a Bookstore, and Self-Publishing Mistakes
In this episode, I talk to Little Professor bookseller and Nanowrimo winner Sara Glassman about how writing a draft for this year’s National Novel Writing Month could be a great first step to writing your book. We also talk about Little Professor’s recent move to a new building, decorating a bookstore for the holidays, and mistakes self-published authors often make when trying to get independent bookstores to carry our books.
Get a Book Signing: Localist Author Carrie Rollwagen Shares How to Schedule a Book Signing at an Independent Bookstore
In this episode, I talk about my own book tour which stretched from New Orleans to New York. I share how I booked the signings, what I packed to take to signings, what discount I offered on my books, and which mistakes most self-published authors make that keep them from being able to schedule in-store signings.
Meet the Beauty Expert: Rock Star Style, Korean Skin Care and Travel Beauty Tips with Katie Kelly
In this episode, I talk to Katie Kelly about how to look great while traveling on a book tour, how to keep your skin looking its best and how to create a consistent look that will photograph well on your tour.
Meet the Stylists: Define Your Brand, Find Your Personal Style and Take Better Headshots with Irrelephant’s Molly Stilley and Joanna Ballentine
In this episode, I talk to the stylists behind Irrelephant blog — Joanna Ballentine and Molly Stilley — about how to prep for headshots, how to find a stylist, and which makeup and hair products are their favorites.
The Trouble with Amazon: What Self-Published Authors Need to Know about CreateSpace and Amazon
In this episode, I talk about why most independent booksellers dislike Amazon and why partnering with Amazon by publishing through CreateSpace isn’t the best idea for self publishers who hope to be found on bookstore shelves someday. I also read an excerpt from my book, The Localist.