Get Published Episode 84 – Mike Plested Talks Publishing & Promotion

I am kicking the marketing and promotion machine into high gear. Or, at least, I’m trying to. This part of the process is all new to me and it is a challenge to know what to do and when and where.

So, I’ve been blogging and tweeting about Mik Murdoch, but it seemed to me that, since I have my own podcast about getting published, I should talk more about the book here. Yes, I know what you are thinking: Mike has already talked about the book on several episodes.

What I haven’t done is have someone else ask me the kinds of questions I normally ask my guests and so, the idea for this episode was born. I asked one of my writing partners, JR Murdock if he would mind interviewing me for the show. I didn’t give him any questions, but asked him to put a list of things he would like me to talk about.

We sat down a few nights later and JR interviewed me for Get Published. It was sort of surreal, but it was a lot of fun. I hope you don’t mind this little bit of self-promotion while I talk about my own experiences with getting a book published thus far.

As if that wasn’t enough, I also talk a little bit about Advanced Reader Copies and how you can help me out with reviews. If you would like an ARC for review, please send an email to: author@michellplested.net with the subject of “ARC”.

I hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 84 – Mike Plested Talks Publishing & Promotion

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 84 – Mike Plested Talks Publishing & Promotion

Welcome to the show.

01:51 Promo: A Method to The Madness: A Guide To The Super Evil

03:40 -Tips and Typos

Mike talks about Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs). If you would like one of Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero, please email: author@michellplested.net and put “ARC” in the subject line. I really need all the reviews I can get (positive hopefully).

07:52 – Promo – Parsec Awards

8:28 — Get Published Episode 84 – Mike Plested Talks Publishing & Promotion (continued)

Mike is interviewed by JRMurdock and they talk about a number of things:

  • The process of submitting and ultimately getting a publishing contract for Mik Murdoch, Boy Superhero
  • Why Mike chose traditional publishing versus self-publishing
  • What he has learned in the process
  • Marketing plans for the book (including Advanced Reader Copies – ARC’s) – email author@michellplested.net with the subject of “ARC” and I will get you one sent for review.

48:42 – Promo – Flying Island Press

49:27 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Michell Plested – https://michellplested.net/

JRMurdock – http://jrmurdock.com/

A Method to The Madness: A Guide To The Super Evil – http://madscientistanthology.wordpress.com

Parsec Awards – http://www.parsecawards.com/

Flying Island Press – http://flyingislandpress.com/

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