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Ep 59: From Traditional to Hybrid with Kristen McGuiness
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to speak with Kristen McGuiness, 2x author and founder of both Rise Books and Ascent Publishing, in the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast.
Kristen shares...
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Ep 57: Green Flags to Look for in a Publisher
When seeking a publisher, it can feel downright impossible to know who to trust and where to invest should you decide to pursue hybrid publishing. Of course you want to do everything possible to ensure that you're...
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Ep 56: Navigating the Post-Publication "Funk"
What happens after the book is published is often not what authors expect. We expect the inevitable "dip" in sales. We expect to spend time coming up with new strategies for getting the book in front of new...
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Ep 55: How to Write While Feeling Discomfort with Joanna Hardis
Every time I tell Joanna Hardis how much her book, Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Way, has impacted me, her jaw drops. She truly can’t seem to believe how deeply her unique approach and...
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Ep 54: Romance Writing and Marketing with Novelist Mary Belle
In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, debut novelist Mary Belle and I talked about her going all in on her writing career (while raising a 3-year-old).
Mary knew exactly what she needed...
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Ep 53: Between the Lines: Navigating Book Editing
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, we simplify the sometimes complicated landscape of book editing, clarifying the various editing stages.
From developmental editing that shapes the...
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Ep 52: ISBN Insights: What Authors Need to Know About Book Identification
The ISBN (International Standard Book Number)---it's one of the lesser-understood components of book publishing, but it's incredibly important to understand (especially if you're an indie author).
In the latest...
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Ep 51: From First Draft to Book Deal with Novelist Neely Alexander
When Neely Tubati-Alexander started working on her first novel (Love Buzz; HarperPerennial, May 2023), she wished someone could give her a straightforward understanding of the steps she'd need to take, from writing...
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Ep 50: Publishing Models: Unraveling the Paths to Bookshelf Success
These days, there's more than just one path to getting a book published.
From traditional publishing to hybrid publishing to self-publishing, every aspiring author has an opportunity to have her voice heard and to...
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Ep 49: Unlocking the Creative Process: Insights from Novelist Jamie Varon
Jamie Varon is an author, designer, digital course creator, and creative consultant living in Calabasas, CA. Her first nonfiction book, Radically Content, was published April 12th, 2022 with Quarto Books.
Her debut...
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Ep 48: The Power of Reels to Grow an Author's Audience
Remember Kara Forney’s @BoyMomsBook reel that got 4 million+ views, brought in 13,000+ followers, and sold 70+ books in the first 6 days?
We said we didn’t know how she did it. And we don’t 100% know. Not to the...
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Ep 47: Interview with Author and Book Coach Lauren Eckhardt
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Lauren Eckhardt, author and founder of Burning Soul Collective and Burning Soul Press. We discussed the changing landscape...
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