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October 22, 2025 69 mins
Get Paid For Your Book Before You Publish 

How can you get paid for your book before you even finish writing it? We talk about crowdfunding options in this week's Biz Buzz segment with a special focus on Kickstarter. Then, Peter talks with author assistant Doreen DeJesus-Harper about the publishing industry, marketing, and how it all ties together. 

Plus, Doreen, is one of our first members of The Author's Voice Association, if you are looking for an expert in publishing, check out our online directory of Association members.  

Biz Buzz Segment Understanding Crowdfunding

This week, we take a deep dive into how authors can use crowdfunding sites to raise money for their writing projects. There are a variety of places authors can begin crowdfunding but we talk about one place in particular - Kickstarter.

How can you set up a successful campaign? What do you need in place to reach your funding goal? How can readers support authors in a crowdfunding campaign?  

Guest Interview Doreen DeJesus-Harper 

Doreen joins Peter to talk about the publishing industry as a whole but in particular how the Author Assistant Training Course fits into the industry. Doreen was part of the first course offered by Jan King and we talk about what has changed and what has stayed the same over her time in the industry. 

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Biz Buzz: Understanding Crowdfunding (2:46)

Guest Interview: Doreen DeJesus-Harper (31:16)

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