🎙️ EP 81 — Algorithms, Audiences & Authenticity: Building Your Book Platform with IntegrityShow: Talking All Books with Dr. Annette WestPresented by: JATN Publishing CompanyWebsite: JATNpublishing.comContributors: Ms. Anna Roseboro, Mel V. (Written Word Publishing)Episode OverviewIn this candid Thursday-morning session, Dr. Annette West pulls back the curtain on the real business of books—from testing Amazon’s algorithm to balancing faith, focus, and platform strategy. With insights from veteran educator/author Anna Roseboro and publisher/author Mel V., the conversation tackles sales realities, short-form content, collaboration timelines, and how to decide which events, tools, and platforms are worth your time (and dollars). The trio also wades into a thoughtful genre discussion: Does mentioning God automatically make a novel Christian fiction—or does Audience and intent lead the classification?What You’ll Learn (Highlights)Sales Reality Check: Why 30–38 launch-day sales won’t translate to hefty royalties on third-party platforms—and why direct sales should remain core to an author’s strategy.Algorithm Experiments: What Dr. West learned from testing Amazon’s algorithm (paperback vs. ebook traction, page count discrepancies, and monitoring dashboards).Quality Control on Retailers: How to audit product pages (e.g., page counts, missing ebook transactions) and when to contact support.Collaboration in Motion: Managing a multi-author project—Kingdom Promises: The Beatitudes—with grace, accountability, and realistic milestone resets.Platform Focus (Pick One, Win One): Why Dr. West is prioritizing TikTok over grainy Facebook Lives, and how twice-weekly activity + daily scheduled posts build momentum.Short-Form Wins: Turning 45-minute episodes into a content cascade (clips, reels, carousels, quote cards) with CapCut and simple captioning.Event ROI: How to evaluate webinars, conferences, and trainings (live Q&A, replay access, clear agenda, and results you can implement now).Genre & Audience: “Faith mentions ≠ Christian fiction.” The panel frames genre by purpose and readership, not isolated references.Professional Boundaries & Integrity: Avoid “skimming and scamming”—deliver what you promise and protect your Audience’s time and trust.Segment Guide (Thematic Chapters)Launch Debrief: Book-release numbers, paperback vs. ebook, Amazon reporting gapsOwn Your Distribution: Why direct sales matter and how to do it without warehousingCollab Project Update: Status, timelines, and grace-led accountability for The Beatitudes anthologyPlatform Strategy: TikTok cadence, scheduled content, clipping long shows into snackable assetsTools Talk: CapCut basics, captioning, batching; quick note on AI cost–benefit decisionsEvents & Education: Live vs. replay, agenda clarity, Q&A flow, and avoiding upsell trapsGenre Conversation: Faith elements in fiction, target audiences, and school/library considerationsMindset & Integrity: Time stewardship (168 hours), cost–benefit analysis, and serving with excellenceAction Steps for Authors & CreatorsAudit your retail pages (page count, categories/keywords, Look Inside, pricing).Track missing transactions and contact support with screenshots/receipts when needed.Pick ONE primary platform for 60 days (e.g., TikTok) and commit to a rhythm:Go live 2x/week (30–45 min)Post 1 clip/day (batch on weekends)Clip your long content into 30–60s highlights (CapCut), add captions, and save templates.Plan collaborations using a milestone chart with a “grace window” and weekly check-ins.Vet events/trainings: agenda posted, replay guaranteed, live Q&A, actionable outcomes, minimal upsell.Define your Audience first, then label genre—let intent and reader fit lead.Resources MentionedWhere Hope Took Root — Dr. Annette West (new release)Kingdom Promises: The Beatitudes — multi-author project (in progress)Planning with Purpose & Empowering Learners — by Anna RoseboroCapCut — fast clipping/captions for short-form contentPlatforms discussed: Amazon, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, ClubhouseConnect & Subscribe🔗 JATN Publishing Company: JATNpublishing.com🎧 Subscribe to Talking All Books with Dr. Annette West on your favorite podcast app📣 Share this episode with a writer or educator who needs a boost in strategy and integrityCreditsHost: Dr. Annette WestContributors: Ms. Anna Roseboro, Mel V. (Written Word Publishing)Presented by: JATN Publishing Company – Equipping authors with clarity, excellence, and integrity.
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