{"podcast":{"title":"The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar","slug":"the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","podcast_index_feed_id":7063722,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/pageandpodium/feed.xml","website_url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19617522/PandPpodcastlogo.png","author":"Page & Podium Press","episode_count":85,"summary":"Are you dreaming of writing your memoir but feeling stuck or unsure where to begin? Tune in to the Page & Podium Podcast, the ultimate podcast for first-time memoir writers. We bring you expert advice from Page & Podium Press, a publishing team with over 30 years of combined experience helping new authors craft memoirs that captivate readers and attract publishers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like structuring your story, outlining your chapters, overcoming writer’s block, and breaking through mindset barriers that stop writers in their tracks. With actionable tips and publishing insights, you’ll learn how to not only finish your book but also how to write a memoir that publishers will want to sign. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the writing process, this podcast will guide you through the ups and downs of memoir writing with a focus on both the creative journey and the end goal—using your story to help others.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722"},"episode":{"title":"Self-Publishing With Excellence","slug":"self-publishing-with-excellence","published_at":"2026-02-24T06:00:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/self-publishing-with-excellence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com/e/self-publishing-with-excellence/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7l14c9kvpcugz3ch/yt_video_YRICAx9s0so_dp8z7y.mp3","summary":"A polished, professional book doesn’t happen by accident, but it doesn’t require a traditional publishing deal, either. As more authors bring their work to market independently, the old assumptions about what counts as “real” publishing are quickly fading. Today’s self published books can match the quality of major houses, and readers are responding with the same loyalty and excitement. In this conversation, we’re exploring the myths that keep writers from considering self publishing and walking through the essential steps to produce a book you can be proud of.🔗 You've got the story. You've got the idea. You just don't know the steps in the process. If this is what's holding your memoir back, I have got the solution for you. The memoir method checklist is going to take you through every single step you need from idea to published marketable book. You can download it now at pageandpodium.com/checklist. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00-Intro1:30- Reaching for quality4:00- Publishing Paths5:30- Fears about self-publishing12:10- Research components17:34- Setting a plan with dates21:20- Balance cohesion and the details23:50- Form your own imprint26:390 Publish across multiple platforms👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision #BookWriting #AuthorAdvice #PageAndPodiumPress #memoir…","meta_description":"A polished, professional book doesn’t happen by accident, but it doesn’t require a traditional publishing deal, either. As more authors bring their work t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1863,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/episodes/self-publishing-with-excellence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/self-publishing-with-excellence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}