338 / Have you ever wished direct sales felt simple with no overwhelm, tax headaches, or a dozen integrations, while still keeping 100% of the sale and your reader’s email?

Greg Keogh, co-founder of Curios, shares how the platform grew from digital distribution into a creator-owned storefront for authors, why print and special editions matter more than he first expected, and what successful direct-selling authors do differently.

• How Curios grew from music into books
• Making direct sales as easy as KDP
• Why print and special editions power indie revenue
• Driving all marketing to one buy button
• Affiliate payouts without prepaid escrow headaches

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337 / Are you feeling uncertain about the state of the publishing industry and what it takes to thrive as an author right now?

We share our thoughts about industry shifts, adapting to change, and the power of gratitude in difficult times.

• Why gratitude is so helpful when the industry changes
• Adapting when sales and strategies stop working
• Focusing on and serving your existing readers
• Giving yourself permission to get outside income
• Reframing success and letting go of self-imposed pressure

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336 / How can selecting the right verbs and a creative approach to language set your writing apart?

Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Sarah L. Kaufman shares her passion for verbs, practical tips for vivid writing, and the grammar lessons she wishes every author embraced.

• The power and artistry of verbs in storytelling
• How verb choices have evolved from Shakespeare to Hemingway to today
• The pitfalls of adverbs and “fancy” verbs
• Tips for using active vs. passive voice
• Metaphors, deep POV, and making your language memorable

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