# Self Publishing on The No Agenda Show Self Publishing comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2013 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [Self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [Chemistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemistry.md), [Eric The Shill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eric-the-shill.md), [Gigawatt Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [Illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [Merck Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/merck-index.md), [Packaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/packaging.md), [Paramount Pictures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount-pictures.md), [Science Fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Veteran Authors, Gigawatt Coffee and Small Business Growth - **Episode:** [1752: Pell-Mell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-03 - **Time:** 2:22:56–2:26:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1752-pell-mell/chapter/veteran-authors-gigawatt-coffee-and-small-business-growth.md C.E. Martin, a veteran and author of fifteen novels, shared his experience returning to writing after a series of personal setbacks. Eli the Coffee Guy from Gigawatt Coffee Roasters announced the hiring of a new team member, signaling growth for the Illinois-based business. Both stories highlighted the resilience of independent creators and entrepreneurs in the current economic climate. Keywords: [veteran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/veteran.md), [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), [gigawatt coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gigawatt-coffee.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md), [illinois](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/illinois.md), [tinnitus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinnitus.md) ### Finn the Fir, Children's Christmas Book - **Episode:** [1706: Nerd & Knucklehead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead.md) - **Published:** 2024-10-24 - **Time:** 2:09:53–2:14:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1706-nerd-knucklehead/chapter/finn-the-fir-children-s-christmas-book.md Claire Muchler promotes her self-published children's Christmas book, "Finn the Fir," after contributing to the show. The hosts discuss the challenges of self-marketing and provide her website for listeners. They also mention "Too Many Eggs," a book by a local producer that has become a hit with community members raising chickens. Keywords: claire muchler, finn the fir, [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), christmas book, [too many eggs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/too-many-eggs.md), quiche ### Self-Publishing Success and Gestalt Prime Novel - **Episode:** [938: Humalgo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-15 - **Time:** 2:16:55–2:20:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/938-humalgo/chapter/self-publishing-success-and-gestalt-prime-novel.md Listener Ignacio Salome is highlighted for self-publishing his novel, *Gestalt Prime*, through Amazon’s CreateSpace. The hosts discuss the professional quality of modern self-publishing tools and the challenges of marketing in a saturated book market. Keywords: ignacio salome, gestalt prime, [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), createspace, [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md) ### Self-Publishing and Young Adult Fiction - **Episode:** [921: Bagels & Bins](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-16 - **Time:** 1:32:08–1:36:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/921-bagels-bins/chapter/self-publishing-and-young-adult-fiction.md Sir Nacho discusses his experience self-publishing a young adult science fiction novel over four years. John Dvorak provides advice on the difference between "packaging" a book and "publishing" it, noting that a well-produced product can eventually be picked up by major distributors. The author credits "deconstruction skills" learned from the show for helping him complete the project. Keywords: [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [packaging](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/packaging.md), [science fiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/science-fiction.md), young adult ### Daniel Suarez, Self-Publishing Success and Hollywood Film Deals - **Episode:** [534: The Interview Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/534-the-interview-show.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-28 - **Time:** 34:49–39:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/534-the-interview-show/chapter/daniel-suarez-self-publishing-success-and-hollywood-film-deals.md Daniel Suarez recounts his journey from self-publishing Demon using Lightning Source to securing a film deal with Paramount Pictures. He describes how reaching out to tech journalists led to the book's viral success within companies like Microsoft and Google. The segment concludes with a discussion on the slow nature of Hollywood development and Suarez's transition to a multi-book deal with Dutton. Keywords: [self-publishing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-publishing.md), lightning source, [paramount pictures](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paramount-pictures.md), walter parks, [wired magazine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wired-magazine.md), dutton ### Book Reviews, The Merck Index and Self-Publishing - **Episode:** [481: Intelligence Product](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-24 - **Time:** 48:38–53:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/481-intelligence-product/chapter/book-reviews-the-merck-index-and-self-publishing.md The hosts review "The Merck Index," a massive chemistry reference book sent as a gift, and discuss the safety of various chemical compounds. 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