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Write to Publish

Karen Stanley

Join me, Karen Stanley, 14 times published author and founder of Mabel and Stanley Publishing as I guide you on your writing and publishing journey, with tips and advice, author interviews, hot topics for discussion and more.Learn how to hone your writing skills and about the minefield that can be the publishing world - let’s get you on the write path!

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77 episodes

  1. Writing the Book You Always Wanted to Write: Alan Dunstan on The Architecture of Quiet 24:21
  2. Author Interview with Peter Whent 21:18
  3. Author Interview with Samantha Ward Smith 29:37
  4. Author Interview with Matt White 37:03
  5. Author Interview with Joseph Millson 27:40
  6. How to write when you don't have time 16:54
  7. Rights and Royalties - who actually owns your book? 7:46
  8. Why you don't need a literary agent to publish 8:05
  9. Why isn't my book selling? 6:56
  10. The truth about Amazon bestseller status 8:30
  11. Is my book any good? 14:25
  12. How to spot a dodgy publisher - red flags explained 10:46
  13. Self-publishing...the good, the bad and the downright exciting! 12:27
  14. The Brutal Truth - why readers stop reading 13:26
  15. The line that changes everything - writing a great hook 14:58
  16. The messy middle! 17:47
  17. The realities of becoming a self-published author - the highs and the lows 16:06
  18. Building your author platform beyond social media likes 22:42
  19. Author Interview with Aileen Coleman 20:07
  20. Author Interview with Sandra Hughes 22:47
  21. Author Interview - Samantha Ward-Smith 25:31
  22. Author Interview - Jackie Sansom 22:47
  23. Author Interview - Ines Zdelar 20:44
  24. Author Interview - Trudi Smith 21:12
  25. Author Interview - Rose Gibson 23:26
  26. Author Interview - Gaitree Cuppoor 20:48
  27. Author Interview - Paula C Russell 21:51
  28. Maria Culley - Author Interview 21:42
  29. How to write faster without sacrificing quality 17:08
  30. Common writing mistakes and how to fix them 17:28
  31. Adding sparkle to your writing 21:24
  32. What makes a book sell - understanding marketability 15:46
  33. From first draft to polished manuscript 14:43
  34. Beating Overwhelm and Procrastination 19:04
  35. Bringing your Characters to Life 18:08
  36. FAQs about self - publishing 26:43
  37. How to make your dialogue sparkle 27:11
  38. Show Don't Tell - What's it all about? 19:48
  39. Beyond the Basics - Elevating Your Writing Quality 20:56
  40. How to turn your first draft into a Professional Manuscript 15:30
  41. How to make sure your book launch goes with a bang! 14:58
  42. Finding the right editor for your book 17:28
  43. Hybrid Publishing - The best of both worlds? 20:07
  44. Interview with Ines Zdelar 20:15
  45. Building an author platform - why you need one before you publish 21:21
  46. Creating a book launch strategy that SELLS! 18:05
  47. Author Interview with Sarah Jolley-Jarvis 25:00
  48. The Power of a Writing Community 17:37
  49. How to self publish without breaking the bank 19:13
  50. Author Interview with Richard Pearson 23:19