Book Writing & Publishing

In this solo episode of Write the Damn Book Already, I respond to listener's questions, including:

• How do I make sure I'm not infringing on someone else's copyright by referencing their advice, book, or insights in my book? 
• Why is publishing so complicated?
• Why do I become an insecure mess whenever I sit down to write?

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Cory Goodrich's book, Folksong: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, and DNA

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Armed with quick wit, relatable characters, themes of resilience, and always a happy ending, award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn R. Biel writes comfort reads.

In the most recent episode of Write the Damn Book Already, we chatted about her journey thus far as an indie author. 

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

• Kathryn's favorite part of self-publishing
• The type of opportunity that would compel her to consider a traditional publishing deal after self-publishing 20 books
• Her experience selling books via a Shopify store and TikTok shop
• How she defines success for herself (and how that barometer has changed over the years)

ABOUT KATHRYN

Balancing drama and angst with laughter and love, Kathryn weaves stories that will whisk you away for a few hours and have you rooting for the underdog, whether it's through sports romance, romantic comedy, or lighter women's fiction. 

By day, Kathryn is a pediatric physical therapist and Chief Domestic Officer of the Biel household. By night...

Elle Evans is an anesthesiologist and a novelist whose debut novel, Wedding Issues, comes out April 2, 2024 with Zibby Books. And was this ever a fascinating conversation!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• The first book Elle wrote (that was never officially published, even with the best title ever) 
• Elle's writing process, including how she sets goals and deadlines 
• The probable stop on the publishing journey she specifically advises writers to “buckle up” for 
• How her first two novels ended up "dead on submission" (and what she's planning for them now!)
• How she's coordinating  book launch activities with her operating room schedule 
• Her process for letting go of one book’s characters in order to start fresh on another
• Her unique perspective when it comes to title/cover changes by a publisher

ABOUT ELLE

A Boston native, Elle Evans spent five years in Nashville soaking up sweet Southern hospitality and even sweet iced tea. She now lives in Philadelphia with her husband and rescue do...

It's easy to get caught up in overthinking when it comes to which publishing approach is best. Should you try to get an agent and get in with a bigger traditional publishing house? Submit to a smaller traditional house that allows un-agented submissions? Hire a hybrid publishing house to help you produce a high-quality book? Or curb upfront costs while building an incredible team in order to self-publish?

Let's stop making this part of the book publishing process so challenging so you can determine which is the best approach for YOU (and please note, that approach may change should you decide to write another book, and that's okay!). 

Use this simple quiz to determine the ideal publishing path for your book. Answer each of the following questions honestly to figure out whether traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing best aligns with your current author goals. 

How much control do you want over the creative aspects of the publishing process (title, cover design, distribution...

Are you ready for an honest conversation about what skill authors will most require in 2024? 

In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I tackle the sometimes harsh realities of the creative industry while stressing the importance of patience and persistence. 

No author's success is an overnight miracle. Instead, it’s akin to the restaurant business, demanding hard work and time.  Together, let's redraw your mental map of the author journey, equipping you with a realistic and resilient mindset to conquer 2024 as a published author. 

Click here to get instant access to the FREE Self-Publishing Starter Pack >>

In this resource, you'll discover the exact steps to focus on (and mistakes to avoid) so you can self-publish an incredible book that's indistinguishable in quality from a New York Times bestseller.

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