If I'm Being Honest: Straight Talk About Book Publishing & Promotion
If I’m Being Honest is a straight-talk podcast about self-publishing and book marketing—created for authors who want realistic expectations and practical advice.
Hosted by Joel Pitney and Sayde Walker, the show explores what it actually takes to publish, promote, and sell books in today’s crowded marketplace. Featuring interviews with successful authors and industry experts, we dig into the wins, the missteps, the numbers, and the uncomfortable truths that rarely get discussed.
If you’re a first-time author (or feeling stuck after publishing), this podcast is here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and honesty.
If I'm Being Honest: Straight Talk About Book Publishing & Promotion
Latest Episodes
Why Publishing A Book Takes Longer Than You Think
You can do everything “right” and still miss your dream launch date and it has nothing to do with motivation. We’re talking about time, the sneakiest force in book publishing, and why writers routinely underestimate how long self-publishing act...
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Choosing the Right Publishing Path
“What publishing pathway should I use?” sounds like a simple question, until you realize every option changes who pays, who owns the ISBN, who controls the accounts, and how much visibility you get into sales. We walk through the three common r...
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How to Be a More Productive Writer
The fastest way to stop writing is trying to write perfectly. In this week's episode, Joel and Sayde get real about the gap between the beautiful book in your head and the rough draft you have to put on the page, and why “writing badly” is ofte...
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How To Get on Podcasts and Sell More Books with Michelle Glogovac
A great podcast interview does not feel like “marketing” at all. It feels like sitting down for coffee and hearing a real person tell the truth behind their work and that is exactly why podcasts have become the new PR for authors, experts, and ...
Why You Need to Keep Showing Up For Your Book with Jane Tabachnick
Most book launches don’t fail because the writing is bad. They stall because we treat publishing like a sprint, not a marathon. Joel Pitney sits down with bestselling author and publishing strategist Jane Tabachnick to get painfully honest abou...
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