Happily Indie After

business, marketing, arts, books · EN

Welcome to Happily Indie After – the podcast for indie authors who are building their own fairy tale endings, one page at a time. Hosted by publishing rebel and industry insider Jenn Smith, this show is your backstage pass to the real world of independent publishing—where big dreams meet smart strategy, creative control meets market know-how, and burnout meets boundaries. Whether you're self-publishing your first book or scaling your author career, you'll find the support, tools, and unfiltered conversations you need to succeed on your terms. Each episode features out of the box practical tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert interviews covering everything from: • Book marketing without burnout • Print-on-demand secrets and fulfillment hacks • Metadata and discoverability that actually works • How to build your publishing team • Authorpreneur tools, trends & tech (without the