From Podcast to Powerhouse: Building a Literary Brand with Zibby Owens
Thursday, Oct 17, at 1 p.m. ET.
Zibby Owens has built one of the most influential brands in publishing, from her hit podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books to Zibby Media and Zibby Books, her publishing company that’s redefining how authors and readers connect.
Dubbed “the Oprah of books” for her ability to champion writers and build community, Zibby has become a driving force in today’s literary world—creating opportunities for authors, uplifting new voices, and proving that authenticity and persistence still win.
In this live Author Insider AMA (Ask-Me-Anything), Zibby will share her insights on publishing, publicity, platform-building, and community—and how she turned a simple idea into a full-fledged literary empire.
🗓 Thursday, October 17 at 1 p.m. ET
🎟 Open to free and paid members
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I hope to see you there.
— Panio Gianopoulos
Editorial Director, Author Insider & The Next Big Idea Club
Live Is Optional. Learning Isn’t.
If you can’t join us live, don’t worry—paid members get the replay, key takeaways, and exclusive highlights from every AMA. You won’t miss a thing.
More Upcoming Events
Here’s the rest of Author Insider’s October lineup. Mark your calendars now:
Thursday, Oct 16, 1 p.m. ET: Garrett Perkins: How to Sell More Books (and Make Them Count)
Forget old-school book retail. Garrett Perkins, from Givington’s — the e-commerce platform that helps authors sell directly to their fans — is joining Author Insider for a live AMA (Ask-Me-Anything) on building your audience and boosting your numbers.
Thursday, Oct 30, 1 p.m. ET: Louise Dean: Turning Your Idea into a Finished Book
Louise Dean is an award-winning novelist and the founder of The Novelry, the online writing school known for bringing structure, joy, and momentum to the writing process. She also created The Next Big Story writing contest, spotlighting new voices with breakout potential. In this AMA (Ask-Me-Anything), Louise will share how she built The Novelry, what makes her approach to teaching writers unique, and how to bring fresh energy and discipline to your own projects.
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