Bookbum Diaries
Episodes
Editing
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lets explore your options for the editing phase of your book.
Going Wide
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to go wide with your books? On this episode I dive into what it takes to go wide with your books.
YouTube
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard of YouTube, but how can you use it to market your books?
Canva
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Canva? You have now! This app is a game changer and I'll tell you why.
Meta Business Suite
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing draining the life out of you? Join me while I talk about scheduling your posts and planning ahead. We will dive into Meta Business Suites an...
Draft2Digital (Part Two)
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Draft2Digital has change so let's dive into what is changing. Join me for a little update to stay in the loop.
Consignment Agreements
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about another way to spread your reach and to make more royalties. We will dive into what a consignment agreement is and how it will he...
Draft2Digital
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Did someone say another free publishing platform? We will talk about the benefits of adding this to your rotation of publishing platforms.
Happy New Year
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially 2026! Let's talk about goals and how you're going to set yourself up to achieve them.
Merry Christmas
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays everyone! Just wanted to check in and update on what I'm doing. How writing is going and to make sure you are having a wonderful ho...
Release Schedule
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When should you release your next book? Let's dive into how to set up your release schedule.
Book Series
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about book series. What goes into writing a series? Is it the best fit for you or are you more of a standalone writer.
Author Update
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's do a little update. I've switched a few programs and have a new plan for 2026. Let's talk about why and what I'm using instead.
Happy Thanksgiving
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just want to check in to see how you are doing and talk about writing style. Do you put yourself into your book characters?
Patreon
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about monthly revenue. On today's episode were going to talk about Patreon and how it may be a good fit if you need a little boost ...
Marketing your book
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today were going to dive deep into marketing. We will talk about Canva and how visual presentation is important when paired with trending audio.
Beta & Arc readers
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about how to gain buzz for your book prior to it's release. Today were going to talk about how to create a trusted team to help pro...
Trigger Warnings
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today were going to talk about trigger warnings. What are they and why are they needed in books. The topics that should be covered, and some topics th...
ISBNs
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are ISBNs and why are they important? Today we will talk about where we can get ISBNs and why sometimes the free option may not always be the bet...
What is copyright and why do you need it?
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we will be touching base on copyright. How much it cost and why it's important to protect your work.
Dark romance dos and don'ts
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm going to talk about the drama circulating on social media surrounding dark romance. Discussing some dos and don'ts when it comes to ...
Why did you choose your genre?
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why did you choose to write the genre you do? I'll explain why I chose romance and what I have planned for my future releases. Will I stay in roma...
Let's talk websites
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we will be talking about the importance of websites. Having all of your information in one location to make it easier for reade...
Let's talk book signings
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book signings are a huge part of your writing journey. Not only are you getting your name out there, but you get to meet new readers. Let's talk about...
Ingram Spark
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hoping to get your book into bookstores, or even Walmart or Target? You need to look into whole sale distributors. Ingram Spark is a wide known prefer...
Barnes & Noble Press
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to self publish your book for free? Have you hoped to get your book on Barnes & Nobles website? Join me while I dive in to talk abou...
How did I publish my debut novel? Part Two
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to self publish a book? Join me in this episode to dive into how to publish through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP through Amazon). I&#...
How did I publish my debut novel? Part one
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me while I talk about my debut novel, One More Race. I'll touch base on how the story came to me and my process for writing it. What writing ...
Introduction
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so glad you're here with me! Let me introduce myself and tell you a bit about my background. I want to be totally transparent with y'a...