In this candid, unscripted episode, Inger Johnson steps away from her promised book-distribution deep-dive to share something more personal: the joy of holding her debut novel, Veiled Halos, in print for the first time — and the overwhelm that followed. She opens up about her writing process, why she switched to Scrivener, and the moment…
Ever wondered if you need to copyright your manuscript before sending it to beta readers? In this episode, Inger Johnson demystifies one of the most misunderstood topics for aspiring authors: copyright. She breaks down what copyright actually is, when it kicks in automatically, why (and how) to officially register it with the US Copyright Office,…
A solo episode that demystifies the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for aspiring and first-time self-publishing authors. Inger explains what an ISBN is, why it matters, the difference between free platform ISBNs and owning your own, and how to set yourself up correctly for wide distribution — including navigating KDP and IngramSpark together. Show Notes…
Have you been carrying a story inside you — for years, maybe decades — but never quite given yourself permission to begin? In this episode, Inger shares the personal journey that led her to finally write Veiled Halos after nearly thirty years of “someday.” From the galvanizing moment that pulled the story out of her…
Publishing your first book is supposed to feel like winning — so why do so many authors feel lost, exposed, and strangely empty afterward? In this episode, Inger Johnson gets honest about the emotional reality of what it actually feels like to publish your first book: the euphoria, the vulnerability, the post-launch silence, the creative…
Should your book be a standalone or a series? It sounds like a simple creative question — but it shapes everything: your writing process, your reader expectations, your marketing strategy, and your long-term author career. In this episode, Inger Johnson breaks down the real differences between standalones and series, explores the psychology of readers, and…
In this episode, host Inger Johnson dives into the second half of publishing — distribution and marketing — for authors who don’t have a $60,000 budget. She breaks down the KU vs. going wide decision, explains the acronyms nobody warned you about, and shares practical, realistic strategies for getting your book discovered. Plus, a mindset…
You typed “The End” — so now what? Inger walks through what happens after the manuscript is done, drawing on her own experience publishing Veiled Halos: choosing the self-publishing path, navigating publishing services, and learning why professional editing matters.
If you’ve ever had a story living inside you but had no idea where to begin, this podcast is for you. Host Inger Johnson is not a publishing expert — she’s a first-time indie author who started from absolute zero and is figuring it all out in real time. In this debut episode, Inger introduces…
