https://www.spreaker.com/show/ask-alan-anythingenBooksCopyright Indie Beacon Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a264e347a78c3434503a870dfb807e8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/ask-alan-anythingWed, 07 Sep 2022 20:16:12 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIndie Beacon Radiofeeds@spreaker.comB Alan Bourgeois has been an award winning author for 30 years, a publisher and since 2011 he has created several organizations to help support authors from around the world. This show allows for people to ask questions about marketing & publishing...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-24-reviewshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19648838Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:40:29 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan discusses the two types of reviews and why they are important in their own rights. Learn how one has more value then another in certain aspects and why it is important to have the reviews done before the...1226ask+alan+anything,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,books,marketing,promotion,publishing,reviewscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-23-what-is-squhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19427253Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:06:31 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan shares with authors the book discovery app that helps readers discover a book. Squirl is such a unique program that it is patented. Learn how to use this program to your advantage so that more readers can...790ask+alan+anything,authors,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,indie,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-22-beware-of-thttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19325356Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:13:48 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the value of Author Guru’s that are good and worth their money. Thus, overpaying for a guru is not always good. Or, getting information from fellow authors that claim to be experts with only one...1388ask+alan+anything,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,books,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-17-3-marketinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19140262Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:46:54 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about building excitement for your book from the moment you start writing. Creating an email list, accessing and using social media, book festivals and the elevator pitch. Key items to get people...2114ask+alan+anything,author,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,books,indie,marketing,promotion,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-19-bookstore-chttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/19068093Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:38:36 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIs it time for Bookstores to rethink how they work with indie authors? In this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan addresses the need for bookstores to begin working closely with indie authors and helping them to succeed so that the bookstore becomes...1316ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,bookstores,indie,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-18-99-cent-salhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18999950Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:17:08 +0000Indie Beacon RadioDoes selling your book at 99 cents have any value? In this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the short term value and long term hazard of selling your books at 99 cents.1813amazon,ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,indie,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-17-pre-ordershttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18937468Wed, 28 Aug 2019 11:27:12 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode, Alan talks about the need for and how to create a Pre-Order. Alan helps you understand the value of doing them, the best options to get the most out of doing them, etc.1922ask+alan+anything,authors,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,books,guild,marketing,pre-orders,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-16-getting-youhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18876512Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:41:14 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the publishing of your book and the various alternatives to getting the book printed. He covers issues with each of the main types of self-publishing options to help the author chose the best...1808ask+alan+anything,author,authors+marketing+guild,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,radio,reading,self+publishing,texas,tv,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-15-cover-desighttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18819389Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:06:35 +0000Indie Beacon RadioCover Design for a book is in most cases, the first thing someone sees for a new book. If it is not correctly done, it could push people away. Learn in this episode of Ask Alan Anything about finding a good graphic artist and the process necessary...1500ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,cover+design,covers,fiction,graphic+artist,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,support,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-14-first-stepsBourgeoisMedia@outlook.com with any questions you may have about publishing and marketing your book.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18764143Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:11:36 +0000Indie Beacon RadioWelcome to another episode of Ask Alan Anything where B Alan Bourgeois will answer questions about publishing and marketing of books. In this episode, Alan talks about the First Steps to getting published: Critique Groups, Editors and Proofreaders....BourgeoisMedia@outlook.com with any questions you may have about publishing and marketing your book.]]>1664ask+alan+anything,authors,b+alan+bourgeois,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-13-feeding-thehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18687071Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:47:55 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about feeding the Gorilla (Amazon’s AI) system and how it actually hurts authors. He also talks about how authors need to find ways to get people to read more books, the value it has for society and...1354ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-12-attractive-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18632114Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:22:56 +0000Indie Beacon RadioB Alan Bougeois talks about the 6-Step Attractive Marketing for Authors program in this episode of Ask Alan Anything. Learn more about this and the 3 types of published authors.2488ask+alan+anything,attractive,attractive+marketing+authors,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,indie,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-11https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18574775Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:32:44 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, B Alan Bourgeois shares his thoughts about an article appearing in Publishers Weekly on July 15th by Sari Feldman about the games the big publishing houses are doing over eBooks and why he chose to respond to her...1969ask+alan+anything,autors,b+alan+bourgeois,books,indie,libraries,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-10-true-cost-ohttps://lp.constantcontact.com/su/gczjtcZ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18462338Thu, 04 Jul 2019 16:25:11 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the true cost of publishing a book for an indie Author. He reviews many of the hidden cost of being an author and walks you through his spreadsheet of numbers and valuable information. Any...https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/gczjtcZ]]>2470ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,indie,indiebeacon.com,marketing,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,txauthors.com,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-9https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18390657Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:38:21 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan discusses the continuing drop in paper book sales and the decline in reading. He ask the question: What are you doing to increase readership? Alan reviews what he and his organizations are doing to increase...1432ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,national+authors+day,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,wefiction,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-8https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18322172Wed, 19 Jun 2019 21:52:39 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about Social Media Do’s and Don’ts. Listen to the two analogies Alan uses to better understand how an author should view their Social Media accounts and act on them. Helpful tips to use your accounts...1622ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-7https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18254691Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:16:19 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the Barnes & Noble sale and the possible impact on authors. Alan also talks about the WeFiction Writing Contest. WeFiction.DEARIndie.org1468ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-6https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18198811Thu, 06 Jun 2019 23:50:53 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything Alan talks about 7 predictions for the publishing world expected to happen from now till 2025. He also discusses pre-sales and outlines a six-month plan to help any author plan out their pre-order sales.1482ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,texascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-5https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18123080Thu, 30 May 2019 14:12:45 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about a new Canadian report about Libraries and patrons who purchase books. He highlights how the report is important to learn to market your book, while at the same time showing how it does relate to...1679ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-4BourgeoisMedia@outlook.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18054804Thu, 23 May 2019 14:55:27 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan discusses the concept of too many book sales, WeFiction writing contest and the process of creating an ISBN for your book. If you have a questions about publishing or marketing of a book, please email your...BourgeoisMedia@outlook.com]]>1601ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,texascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-3_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18054750Thu, 23 May 2019 14:52:34 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about errors that authors commonly due that can hurt them in sales and opportunities. He also talks about book contests and making sure you get value for the entry fee if you win.1735ask+alan+anything,author,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotin,publishing,reading,texascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18054729Thu, 23 May 2019 14:49:48 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this Episode of Ask Alan Anything, Alan talks about the changes in the distribution world for books with Baker & Taylor adjusting their system. He also talks about the Authors Marketing Event, Indie Lector Store and many other programs for authors.1585ask+alan+anything,authors,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,indie,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,texas,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/indiebeacon/ask-alan-anything-episode-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18054704Thu, 23 May 2019 14:45:00 +0000Indie Beacon RadioIn this episode, Alan talks about distribution of books and the recent changes in the publishing world. He also addresses the Amazon KDP select and why he does not suggest it for authors.1894ask+alan+anything,b+alan+bourgeois,books,fiction,marketing,non-fiction,promotion,publishing,reading,writingcleanfull