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About This Podcast
The Book-A-Go-Go podcast was started out of a desire for its co-hosts to share their industry knowledge with their clients. As a writer/editor and a publisher, Jenna Rose Robbins and Sara Stratton found themselves repeating much of the same information to their clients. Rather than continue to do so, the duo — who have worked on more than a dozen books together — decided to record their knowledge for easy dissemination.
The first 18 episodes comprise the “Reference Episodes” — the steps and info needed to take an author from finished manuscript to printed book. While these first episodes are scripted, future episodes will have more of a casual, talk-show-style format.
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Recent Episodes
Episode 13: Designing Your Book Interior
A well-designed interior can elevate your book from amateur to professional. In this episode, we explain what goes into interior book design—print and digital. You’ll learn how to prep your…
Episode 12: Designing Your Book Cover
Your book cover is a powerful sales tool, often the first thing a potential reader sees. In this episode, Jenna and Sara break down how to design a cover that reflects your genre, appeals to your…
Episode 11: Compiling & Organizing the Sections of Your Book
Learn how to structure your book like a pro. This episode walks you through the essential building blocks of a complete book—front matter, main content, and back matter. You’ll discover which…
Episode 10: How to Get Testimonials for Your Book
Blurbs and testimonials can boost your book’s credibility, marketing reach, and discoverability—if you know how to get the right ones. In this episode, we walk you through who to ask, how to ask,…
Episode 9: Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing vs. Hybrid Publishing
Not sure which publishing path is right for you? This episode breaks down traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid models—explaining how each works, what authors can expect in terms of…
Episode 8: Legal Review, Fact-Checking & Compliance of Your Book
Don’t let legal issues derail your book. In this episode, we cover what every author should know about legal review, fact-checking, and compliance: from using song lyrics and brand names to…
Episode 7: How to Choose a Title for Your Book
A strong book title does more than sound good—it sells your concept, hooks readers, and guides your cover and marketing. In this episode, Jenna and Sara share practical strategies for brainstorming…
Episode 6: Choosing the Members of Your Editorial Team
Not all editors do the same thing—and understanding the differences can save you time, money, and frustration. In this episode, Jenna and Sara demystify the roles of developmental editors, line…
Episode 5: Ghostwriting vs. Co-Authoring vs. Writing Coach vs. Flying Solo
Not every author needs to write their book alone. In this episode, we unpack the pros and cons of working with a ghostwriter, co-author, or writing coach—or going solo. We cover who gets credit, who…
Episode 4: Why Blogging Is Important for Authors
Blogging is one of the most powerful tools an author can use to build visibility, credibility, and momentum—long before your book is even published. In this episode, Jenna and Sara share tips for…
Episode 3: Author Website: Why You Need One & What It Should Include
Your author website doesn’t need to be big or fancy—but it does need to exist. In this episode, Jenna and Sara walk you through the key reasons to set up a website early in your publishing journey,…
Episode 2: Author Platform: What It Is & Why You Need One
It’s never too early to start working on your author platform—and that could mean even before you start writing your book. In this episode, Jenna and Sara break down what an author platform is, why…
S1E1 Episode 1: Setting Goals & Expectations When Writing Your Book
Jenna and Sara help you set clear, realistic goals and expectations for your book, creating the foundation for the rest of your publishing journey. We introduce the concept of a BAGG (your Book and…
Introduction: Welcome to Book-A-Go-Go
Meet you co-hosts Jenna Rose Robbins and Sara Stratton as they explain what to expect in the episodes ahead. The first 18 episodes serve as reference guides, each one focused on a key step in the…
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Book-A-Go-Go has published 14 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Arts, Books.
Book-A-Go-Go is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 21m.
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