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Each week join the SPA Girls for a fun podcast with information, tips and honest advice on self publishing for authors. Hosted by four experienced self-publishing writers, we provide a mix of interviews, craft shows, and marketing information that will help you start your self-publishing journey. Join us today!

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Mental Resilience for Indie Authors: Surviving the Ups, Downs & Burnout (EP#558)

Jun 24, 2026

Why do the highs and lows of an indie author career always hit when you least expect them? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP558), it's just the four of us — Cheryl, Shar, Wendy, and Trudi — talking openly about mental resilience and how to weather the emotional rollercoaster of self-publishing. We unpack...

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Six-Figure Income on One Book a Year An Indie Author's Slow-Release Strategy ft. Helen Scheuerer - EP#557 Classic Replay

Jun 16, 2026

🔁 CLASSIC REPLAY — This episode was originally recorded in 2021 and the strategy is just as relevant today. Helen has since gone on to become an internationally bestselling romantasy author with multiple series, proving the long-game approach works.

What if you could earn six figures a year writing just ONE...

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How to Market Audiobooks Wide: Direct Sales, Spotify & Facebook Ads ft. Rebecca Hefner EP#556

Jun 9, 2026

What if you could make more money selling audiobooks direct than on Amazon and Audible combined? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP556), USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Hefner returns for a third time to break down exactly how she's doing it — and how indie authors can market audiobooks wide, build a...

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From Zero to $100K per Month: A Prolific Author's Business Strategy ft. Elana Johnson EP#555 Classic Replay

Jun 3, 2026

We loved our first chat with Elana so much that we kept the mics running! In this follow-up episode to #553, Elana dives into the business side of her prolific career — the release strategies she swears by, the advertising that actually moves the needle, and the mindset it took to reach her first $100K month. True to...

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