The Publishing Performance Show

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Can AI Really Translate Your Book? (My Wife Interviews Me)

October 14, 2026

Something a bit different this week. My wife Clare, an author herself, turns the tables and interviews me about BookLingua, the AI book translation service I built for indie authors. We get into why most indie authors never translate their books, where the biggest opportunities are, and how to get a translation that keeps your voice without spending $20,000. In this episode: - Why pasting your book into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini misses the structure, tone and context that make it a book - The...

H.J. Chammas – How to Use a Book to Build Authority, Get Clients & Grow Your Coaching Business

June 16, 2026

H.J. Chammas is the founder of Authority Publishing, a full-service publishing, promotion, and monetization platform for coaches, consultants, and experts who want to use a book to build their authority and grow their business. After leaving a successful corporate career and becoming financially independent through real estate, H.J. invested $65,000 in a traditional publishing deal that flopped — and used that painful experience to reverse-engineer what actually works. He has since helped aut...

Jo Blackwell – How to Use YouTube and Substack to Build a Writing Brand (Without Going Viral)

June 05, 2026

Jo Blackwell is a writer, podcaster, researcher, and personal brand builder whose work centers on helping women over 50 rethink aging. After raising four children, navigating perimenopause, and spending 14 years as a professional portrait and brand photographer, Jo founded the Midlife Movement in 2018 to share the latest science on aging — challenging the outdated cultural narratives that tell women their best years are behind them. Her books include Oh Crap, I'm 50, 50 Facing 50 (a BBC-...

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How do I get in touch with The Publishing Performance Show?

The Publishing Performance Show is hosted by Teddy Smith. Its publicly listed email is teddy@publishingperformance.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Publishing Performance Show?

The publicly listed email for The Publishing Performance Show: teddy@publishingperformance.com.

How many listeners does The Publishing Performance Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Publishing Performance Show reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Publishing Performance Show?

The Publishing Performance Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Publishing practitioners with demonstrable expertise in self-publishing growth: indie authors with traction, and service/product experts (cover design tools, ghostwriting/editorial firms, personal brand/platform builders) who can teach actionable methods. Common among recent guests: Published books (self-published or widely recognized titles); Built or led publishing services/tools (e.g., cover design platforms or editorial/ghostwriting firms); Subject-matter credentials (e.g., semiotics/communication) and measurable track record. Recent guests include Jo Blackwell, Robert Moutal, and Kevin Anderson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Publishing Performance Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Publishing Performance Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Self Publishing, Book Marketing, Publishing, Author Branding, and Book Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.