Brain Burps About Books

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you're a librarian or teacher doing an author study or just a fan of kidlit and want to listen to booksellers, editors, authors and other experts in the field talk about the craft and business of publishing, both of children's literature and beyond. Writer entrepreneur, illustrator, book marketing expert, and author Katie Davis is the host of this funny and informative show meant to help anyone with an interest in publishing, book marketing, video marketing, general book publishing and children's literature. Since 2010, there have been regular contributors and reviewers, as well as hundreds of interviews with anyone Katie believes will help her listeners in their quest to succeed in their business. Katie Davis' traditionally published books have sold over 820,000 copies which led to her writing a self-published marketing guide for writers, debuting at #1 on Amazon. Katie teaches writers how to create videos, she coaches other writers in their marketing efforts and presents at schools, conferences, and fundraising galas internationally. She's an NSA member and on the advisory board for the Brooke Jackman Foundation, a literacy-based charity.

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United States

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Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you're a librarian or teacher doing an author study or just a fan of kidlit and want to listen to booksellers, editors, authors and other experts in the field talk about the craft and business of publishing, both of children's literature and beyond. Writer entrepreneur, illustrator, book marketing expert, and author Katie Davis is the host of this funny and informative show meant to help anyone with an interest in publishing, book marketing, video marketing, general book publishing and children's literature. Since 2010, there have been regular contributors and reviewers, as well as hundreds of interviews with anyone Katie believes will help her listeners in their quest to succeed in their business. Katie Davis' traditionally published books have sold over 820,000 copies which led to her writing a self-published marketing guide for writers, debuting at #1 on Amazon. Katie teaches writers how to create videos, she coaches other writers in their marketing efforts and presents at schools, conferences, and fundraising galas internationally. She's an NSA member and on the advisory board for the Brooke Jackman Foundation, a literacy-based charity.

Twitter:

@katiedavisburps

Language:

English

Website:

http://www.katiedavis.com/

Email:

katie@brainburps.com

Episodes

BBAB 248: Writing for Children - New Podcast from Katie Davis

5/7/2016

I’ve got a sneak peek at something new you might want to know about… Writing for Children Podcast Episode 000 (a little preview) Hi, I’m Katie Davis. I started Brain Burps About Books back in 2010 and continued it for 6 years and 247 episodes. I wanted to give you a little head’s up that I’m creating a new show now. As the Director of the Institute of Children's Literature, I wanted to do a show focusing more on craft. This show will be shorter, have tips and links to great resources for children’s writers, whether you write for pre-k, mg, teens or inbetween. Yes! We will have weekly downloadable transcripts, something my previous subscribers always wanted, and they’ll include extra tips and links! We’ll have a weekly Q&A, and if your question is featured on the show, you’ll receive our heavy canvas tote with the gorgeous new ICL logo embroidered on the pocket. We’ll be having a huge giveaway to celebrate the launch, with prizes worth almost $2,000. If you want to know when that happens, go to writingforchildren.com and sign up so you won’t miss a thing (and as a ty for signing up, you get the first two chapters of How to Write a Children's Book FREE)! I’m super excited about this and hope you’re going to love it, and learn from it too! Again, sign up at writingforchildren.com.

Duration:00:02:46

BBAB 247: Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask for Brain Burps to End

3/11/2016

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #247 Snappsy the Alligator Did Not Ask for Brain Burps to End An Interview with Debut Author Julie Falatko writingforchildren.comHow to Write a Children's BookCLICK HEREI wanted to give you a little head’s up that I’m creating a new show now. As the Director of the Institute of Children's Literature, I wanted to do a show focusing more on craft. This show will be shorter, have tips and links to great resources for children’s writers, whether you write for pre-k, mg, teens or in-between. Yes! We will have weekly downloadable transcripts, something my previous subscribers always wanted, and they’ll include extra tips and links! We’ll have a weekly Q&A, and if your question is featured on the show, you’ll receive our heavy canvas tote with the gorgeous new ICL logo embroidered on the pocket. We’ll be having a huge giveaway to celebrate the launch, with prizes worth almost $2,000. If you want to know when that happens, go to writingforchildren.com and sign up so you won’t miss a thing (and as a ty for signing up, you get the first two chapters of HTWCB free)! I’m super excited about this and hope you’re going to love it, and learn from it too! Again, sign up at writingforchildren.com. Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in this Book).Milk, Eggs, Vodka.Who Hops?

Duration:00:56:25

BBAB 246: Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month!

11/6/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #246 Time to Celebrate Picture Book Month! An Interview with Dianne de Las Casas Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: 1. Open the show's page in iTunes store here. 2. Click on the "View in iTunes" button under the logo. 3. You will see the list of episodes. Scroll past them to "Customer Reviews" and "Write a Review" is right under that. Thank you. Picture Book MonthPicture Book Month Calendarcurriculum guidesPicture Book Month Champions

Duration:00:34:09

BBAB 245 Stuff That Gets In the Way of Writing

10/30/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #245 Stuff That Gets in the Way of Writing Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. HEREHERE

Duration:00:18:13

BBAB 244 - How to Get Author School Visits

10/16/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #244 How to Get Author School Visits Tips for getting author visits & what to do when you get there Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. If you liked this episode, please review it on iTunes by doing this: 1. Open the show's page in iTunes store here. 2. Click on the "View in iTunes" button under the logo. 3. You will see the list of episodes. Scroll past them to "Customer Reviews" and "Write a Review" is right under that. Thank you. Enter the Institute for Writer's PreK Writing Contest! There will be $1300 in prizes awarded and you could win. For all the details visit www.instituteforwriters.com/prekcontest or text PREKCONTEST to 33444. Submit your manuscript before October 31st for a chance to win. Do you like the podcast? Want your questions answered on air? Want to make suggestions on future episodes? Come join the Brain Burps About Books Facebook Group HERE. Still time to get in to my next live class where I can show you how to build your audience and I personally critique and offer advice how to improve your website, newsletter and freebies. Want more details? Sign up at getyourfirst1000followers.com. www.schoolvisitexperts.comSchool Visit Wizard.http://schoolvisitexperts.com/http://carolyncrimi.com/pages/school.htmlhttp://www.leewardlaw.com/presentation.htmhttp://katiedavis.com/appearanceshttp://katiedavis.com/author-visits/

Duration:00:28:36

BBAB 243: 12 Things To Do After a Conference

10/9/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #243 12 Things To Do After a Conference www.instituteforwriters.com/prekcontestwww.picturebooksummit.com

Duration:00:23:33

BBAB 242 : Picture Book Summit

9/18/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #242 Picture Book Summit An Interview with Julie Hedlund Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Picture Book Summitwww.picturebooksummit.com Julie Hedlund is an award-winning children's book author, founder of the 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, blogger, and a regular speaker at SCBWI and other industry events. Her picture book, A TROOP IS A GROUP OF MONKEYS, Little Bahalia Publishing, 2013, first published as an interactive storybook app, was the recipient of the 2014 Independent Book Publisher's Association Benjamin Franklin Digital Gold Award. Her storybook app, A SHIVER OF SHARKS, Little Bahalia Publishing, 2013, was a 2014 Digital Book Award winner. Her latest book, MY LOVE FOR YOU IS THE SUN, is available on Amazon. Julie is a monthly contributor on author/illustrator Katie Davis' Brain Burps About Books children's literature podcast, a PAL member of SCBWI, and a contributing editor on the subject of 21st Century Publishing for Children's Book Insider. www.speakpipe.com/katiedavis.

Duration:00:37:56

BBAB 241 : What’s So Great About the 500 Word Picture Book?

9/9/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #241 What’s So Great About the 500 Word Picture Book? An Interview with Laura Backes Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. I'm hosting a FREE webinar to give you a sneak peek of Get Your First 1,000 Followerswww.katiedavis.com/thursdaywww.katiedavis.com/friday Tune in to hear the answer to these burning writer questions and fears: Laura Backes has been publishing Children's Book Insider, The Children's Writing Monthly for 25 years. Along with its companion membership site, The Children's Writing Knowledge Base (www.CBIClubhouse.com). CBI is the largest source of information for aspiring and published children's book writers in the world. Along with her husband Jon Bard, Laura has co-created numerous instructional webinars, videos, courses and books for writers, and is a frequent speaker at writing conferences. www.picturebooksummit.com.Picture Book Summit PJ Party

Duration:00:35:04

BBAB 240 : Followers + Fear = Super Bad

9/4/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #240 Followers + Fear = Super Bad Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. GetYourFirst1000Followers.com Tune in to hear the answer to these burning writer questions and fears: Resources mentioned in this episode 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy FerrissVirtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business

Duration:00:36:17

BBAB 239 : Idea Generator for Your YA Novel

8/21/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #239 Idea Generator for Your YA Novel An Interview with Anne Collier Just a quick note to let you know that I’m starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven’t already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It’s going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Not sure how to get started with your marketing? Get Your First 1000 FollowersHEREBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHEREIt's not too late to join Picture Book Summit!HEREwww.speakpipe.com/KatieDavis Editor of NetFamilyNews.org and founder and president of Net Family News, Inc., Anne is a writer and youth advocate who has worked in the news media since 1980. With SafeKids.com‘s Larry Magid, she co-founded and, until March 2015, co-directed ConnectSafely.org, a Web-based resource for parents, educators, and everybody interested in the impact of the fixed and mobile social Web on youth and vice versa. Anne has served on three national task forces on youth and Internet safety, including as co-chair of the Obama administration’s Online Safety & Technology Working Group, which delivered its report to Congress, “Youth Safety on a Living Internet,” in June 2010, and the Harvard Berkman Center’s national Internet Safety Technical Task Force of 2008. Most recently she served on the Aspen Institute Task Force for Learning & the Internet of 2013-’14. Ann and I talk about Net Family Newswww.icanhelpline.orghttps://twitter.com/icanhelp

Duration:01:05:41

BBAB 238 : Dave Sanderson: Beyond the Miracle on the Hudson

8/14/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #238 Dave Sanderson: Beyond the Miracle on the Hudson An Interview with a Hero Not sure how to get started with your marketing? Get Your First 1000 FollowersHEREBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHERELast chance to take advantage of the Early Bird offer for Picture Book Summit!HERE This week's guest is Dave Sanderson. Dave is an inspirational survivor, speaker and author. His thoughts on leadership have made him a nationally sought-out speaker. When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others, and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. In this stirring presentation, Sanderson shares the story of Flight 1549, revealing the inner strength it took to make it through the day, and how teamwork, leadership, and state management can help overcome any obstacle. Dave and I talk about Brace for Impact: Miracle on the Hudson Survivors Share Their Stories of Near Death and Hope for New Life.

Duration:00:54:29

BBAB 237 : How Much Do You Edit Out?

8/7/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #237 How Much Do You Edit Out? An Interview with Author Lisa Schroeder Not sure how to get started with your marketing? Get Your First 1000 FollowersHEREBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHEREPicture Book SummitHERE This week's guest is Lisa Schroeder. Lisa Schroeder is the author of over a dozen books for kids and teens, including the YA novels I HEART YOU, YOU HAUNT ME and ALL WE HAVE IS NOW and the middle grade novels IT'S RAINING CUPCAKES and MY SECRET GUIDE TO PARIS. She loves tea and cookies, flowers, family hikes, books and movies that make her laugh and cry, and sunshine. Living in Oregon, she doesn't get nearly enough sunshine, but the hikes are amazing. You can visit her online at www.lisaschroederbooks.com or on twitter at @lisa_schroeder. Lisa and I talk about ALL WE HAVE IS NOW

Duration:00:57:18

BBAB 236 : Listener Mailbag Part 2

7/24/2015

Listener Mailbag: Part 2 Announcements I have a listener Exclusive for you!Get Your First 1000 FollowersPODCAST50HEREwww.speakpipe.com/KatieDavisBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHEREPicture Book Summit is coming October 3rd! reallyWe Need Diverse Bookswww.picturebooksummit.comTune in to hear the answer to these burning writer questions: Resources mentioned in this episode Twitter lists explainedHow to use Twitter listsForbes article on multi-tasking-Directory of media contacts-Going to a conference? SCBWI? Picture Book Summit? Make a list! -Create a list that will help your peeps -Potential podcast guests -Writers you want to read -People you want to write about -People in your tribe you want to acknowledge

Duration:00:36:36

BBAB 235: Turn Your Kindle Fails Into Kindle Sales

7/17/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #235 Turn Your Kindle Fails Into a Kindle Sale An interview with Kindle Expert Dave Chesson Get this listener exclusive!Get Your First 1000 FollowersPODCAST50HEREBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHERE This week's guest is Dave Chesson. Dave's a best selling author and lead editor at kindlepreneur.com. He focuses on advanced online marketing tactics for authors and self publishers. While in the Navy, Dave spent his nights working on his other business: book marketing and online marketing. He started by creating niche websites, and earning advertisement and affiliate commissions. After spending years practicing and learning Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as more of an obsession than a hobby, he quickly expanded his website arsenal to 27 different sites, all of which are used for different online purposes and endeavors. But it wasn’t until Dave discovered self-publishing on Amazon that he kicked it into the next gear. Between his SEO knowledge & website development experience with Kindle Direct Publishing, Dave will help you turn your Kindle fails into Kindle sales! Dave and I talk about HEREHow To Promote Your Children's Bookhttp://Kindlepreneur.com

Duration:00:49:24

BBAB 234: Listener Mailbag

7/10/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #234 Listener Mailbag Listener Exclusive!PODCAST50www.speakpipe.com/KatieDavisBrain Burps About Books Facebook GroupHEREPicture Book Summit is coming October 3rd!www.picturebooksummit.com Tune in to hear the answer to these burning writer questions: Resources mentioned in this episode How to Create Your Author Platform - www.howtrocreateyourauthorplatform.comGet Your First 1000 Followers - www.getyourfirst1000followers.com

Duration:00:22:13

BBAB 233 - Video on the Biz Chix Podcast

7/3/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #233 Video on the Biz Chix Podcast The Biz Chix interviews me! Announcements Listener Exclusive!Get Your First 1000 FollowersHEREBrain Burps About Book Podcast Groupwww.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup.Picture Book Summit is coming October 3rd!HERE This week I'm a guest on the Biz Chix Podcast with Natalie Eckdahl! As a busy Mom of three and co-Founder of ScheduleMAX.com, Natalie Eckdahl is trying to juggle a million things and is on a quest for the holy grail of “Work/Life Balance”. On her Biz Chix Podcast, Natalie interviews amazing women entrepreneurs, and a few cool dudes, five days a week. Each entrepreneur shares work/life balance and productivity tips as well as their journey. She interviews amazing guests who run international brands and still balance all that life throws at them. Natalie gets them to spill all their secrets of how to get it done. Natalie and I talk about KatieDavis.TV

Duration:01:17:56

BBAB 232: Making a Living as a Writer

6/26/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #232 Making a Living as a Writer An Interview with Laura Purdie Salas Announcements Picture Book Summit is coming October 3rd!HEREwww.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup. This Week's Guest is Laura Purdie Salas! This week’s guest is Laura Purdie Salas. Laura Purdie Salas is the author of more than 100 books for kids and teens, including BOOKSPEAK! POEMS ABOUT BOOKS (Minnesota Book Award, NCTE Notable, Bank Street Best Books, Eureka! Gold Medal, and more), STAMPEDE! POEMS TO CELEBRATE THE WILD SIDE OF SCHOOL (Finalist, Minnesota Book Award), and A LEAF CAN BE... (Bank Street Best Books, IRA Teachers' Choice, NCTE Notable Children's Book, Riverby Award for Nature Books for Young Readers, and more). She loves to introduce kids to poetry and help them find poems they can relate to, no matter what their age, mood, and personality. She has also written numerous nonfiction books. See more about Laura and her work at www.laurasalas.com. Laura and I talk about WRITING FOR THE EDUCATIONAL MARKET.How to Create Your Author PlatformEvelyn ChristensenWriting for the Education Market

Duration:00:47:10

BBAB 231: A New Storytelling Form Brings History to Life

6/12/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #231 A New Storytelling Form Brings History to Life An Interview with Author Entrepreneur Sarah Towle Announcements HEREwww.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup. Appearances Podcast Boston This Week's Guest is Sarah Towle! This week’s guest is Sarah Towle. In 2009, Sarah Towle realized that the "book" she was writing was not yet destined for print, but would make a series of killer interactive apps. From that moment, she began building Time Traveler Tours, a start-up developer and publisher of mobile StoryApp iTineraries targeting educational tourism. More recently, with the introduction of digital authoring tools, Sarah also founded Time Traveler Tales, an imprint dedicated to publishing story-based interactive histories for tablet devices for the school and library markets. Sarah and I talk about In the Footsteps of GiantsTime Travelers Tours and TalesBeware Madame la Guillotine, A Revolutionary Tour of ParisKickstarter

Duration:01:03:42

BBAB 230: How to Beat Your Competitors in a Google Search

6/5/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #230 How to Beat Your Competitors in a Google Search An Interview with Lindsey Anderson Announcements How to Create Your Author PlatformCLICK HEREwww.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup. Appearances Podcast Boston This Week's Guest is Lindsey Anderson! This week’s guest is Lindsey Anderson. Lindsey is a web strategy expert working with small business owners to help them grow their businesses. She is the founder and CEO of two companies; Web Impakt, a successful web development company, and Lindsey’s Web, an online resource for small business owners to learn about ranking on search engines, newsletters, analytics, social media, pay-per-click ads, websites, blogging, and the list goes on. She knows how to utilize web technologies to help small business owners achieve their dreams. Lindsey and I talk about www.webimpakt.comwww.lindseysweb.comFacebook Marketing Webinar

Duration:00:39:59

BBAB 229: Writers, Do You Have a Financial Mentor?

5/29/2015

Brain Burps About Books Podcast #229 Writers, Do You Have a Financial Mentor? An Interview with Todd Tresidder Announcements How to Create Your Author PlatformCLICK HEREwww.katiedavis.com/podcastgroup. Appearances Podcast Boston This Week's Guest is Todd Tresidder! This week’s guest is Todd Tresidder. Todd Tresidder is a financial coach at FinancialMentor.com. His unconventional take on worn financial topics has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Smart Money magazine, Yahoo Finance, and more. He’s authored 5 financial education books including How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?, Variable Annuity Pros and Cons, and the 4% Rule and Safe Withdrawal Rates In Retirement. Todd and I talk about RemarkablyHuman.comEventualMillionaire.comPat Flynn

Duration:01:01:23