{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Metadata Demystified","description":"  SHOW NOTES: Ever published a book only to have no one find it? The problem might not be your writing it might be your metadata. In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger E. Johnson demystifies book metadata: what it actually is, why it matters, and how to use it to help the right readers discover your book. Learn the difference between search terms and BISAC codes, walk through a real example from Inger's novel Veiled Halos, get an AI prompt template for generating your own metadata, and hear a field-by-field breakdown of titles, descriptions, keywords, and platform quirks across KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Plus: common metadata mistakes and myths, and a simple four-step action plan to audit and improve your own book's discoverability.   Talking Points: Why publishing your book isn't enough if readers can't find it. What metadata is and how it helps readers discover your book. Understanding the difference between search terms and BISAC categories. A real-world metadata example using Veiled Halos. How AI can help generate keywords and categories for your book. The essential metadata fields every author should optimize. Key differences between KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital. Common metadata mistakes that can hurt your book's visibility. Why consistent metadata across every platform is so important. Creating a master metadata document to simplify future publishing. A simple four-step metadata audit every author should complete. Preview of next week's episode: ARC Readers and why they matter. ","author_name":"Lone Star Gridiron","author_url":"http:\/\/www.lonestargridiron.com","html":"