Horror Business
A podcast dedicated to helping authors make a career of their writing. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blood-bound-books/support
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Write in Multiple Genres w/ Kristopher Triana
May 5th, 2022
Kristopher Triana knows the business of horror, but more importantly, he understands the business of storytelling.
In this episode, Lucy and S.C. …
Bookstagram for Horror Authors - with Mona Kabbani
March 8th, 2022
Not sure how to use IG as an author?
On this episode of the Horror Business podcast, Mona Kabbani shares how she grew her Instagram audience to more than 10K with no gimmicks or paid advertising. And most importantly, …
How to make audiobooks — Author and Narrator explains
February 18th, 2022
Getting started on your audiobook is simpler — and more affordable — than you think. Author and audiobook narrator John McNee explains how he started narrating his horror audiobooks under a blanket to becoming an …
Daniel J. Volpe: From splatterpunk fan to writing fan favorite Left to You
February 11th, 2022
If you’re in a Facebook horror group, you know the name Daniel J. Volpe. In this episode, the Left to You author reveals his marketing secrets. One …
Every Indie Dark Fiction Author SHOULD be on Godless
January 26th, 2022
Drew Stepek of Godless dispels the myths and explains the true spirit of the platform.
Take control of your intellectual freedom, get involved in …
AuthorTok + BookTok: Should horror authors get on TikTok?
December 24th, 2021
According to TikTok’ing horror-loving mom Marian, aka @TF_DID_I_JUST_READ, horror authors should start getting on TikTok. It’s not because there’s …
Facebook ads for authors - Pt. 1 with John Le
December 5th, 2021
You publish a book. You spend a couple hundred bucks on Facebook ads. You get no results. Sound familiar?
“Facebook ads don’t work” is a common …
Creating Professional Landing Pages for Authors
December 5th, 2021
Whatever you are selling, the structure of a landing page that converts does not change. In this episode of Horror Business, we discuss best practices to build landing pages for authors. A landing page is the …
Publishing through multiple presses with horror author Glenn Rolfe
December 5th, 2021
The small press vs. self-publishing conversation continues!
According to Glenn Rolfe, the best answer may be both. After his original publisher went …
Treat Your Writing Career as a Business
December 5th, 2021
If you’re an author, then you’re also an entrepreneur, and there’s no time like the present to create a business entity to ensure your future success!
In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly easy steps you can …
Stop Making Facebook Author Pages
December 1st, 2021
If you're deciding which social network will get you the most exposure as an author, listen to this episode.
Author/small press owner SC Mendes …
Self-Publishing vs. Small Press
December 1st, 2021
If you're deciding between self-publishing and working with an indie horror press, listen to this episode.
Author/small press owner SC Mendes and author Lucy Leitner discuss what you can expect from each publishing …
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