14: Navigating Book Boxes

Do we need to draft in front of others to make it count? Or should we always draft in private? Which is better (maybe neither) and what's it like for published authors - trad or indie Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for new episode Find me on Instagram and Twitter @itsquinnli. Or quintonli.com

This episode I get vulnerable about impostor syndrome even though I've published a book. Bit of a casual conversation that will hopefully open a discussion for other writers who feel the same way! Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for new episode Find me on Instagram and Twitter @itsquinnli. Or quintonli.com

This episode is about book boxes and special editions, plus some of the contracts and processes involved for self-published authors (aka if you're navigating these yourself without a publicist or agent or publisher). Thank you Crystalee for the idea! Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for new episode Find me on Instagram and Twitter @itsquinnli. Or quintonli.com

This episode is about readers supporting their author friends, especially indie authors! Including expectations and qualifications around ARC/street teams, social media support, understanding recommendations, and generally being an enthusiastic fan! Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for new episode Find me on Instagram and Twitter @itsquinnli. Or quintonli.com

This episode covers what to do when you start your indie journey plus some tips for the lead up to release date and navigating preorders and publishing on Amazon and Ingram Tune in weekly on Tuesdays for new episode Find me on Instagram and Twitter @itsquinnli. Or quintonli.com

This episode covers things to look for and look OUT for in writing communities, whether you're already part of one, joining one, or making your own. Join me weekly on Tuesdays, and ask me questions whenever you want. Find me on Twitter (⁠@itsquinnli⁠) or Instagram (⁠@quintonlieditorial⁠). I love to mentor, I love giving advice, and I love publishing (with a grain of salt and a wide eye).

This episode covers using Goodreads and Storygraph to list your indie/self-published books, plus claiming your Goodreads author profile Join me weekly on Tuesdays, and ask me questions whenever you want. Find me on Twitter (⁠@itsquinnli⁠) or Instagram (⁠@quintonlieditorial⁠). I love to mentor, I love giving advice, and I love publishing (with a grain of salt and a wide eye).

This episode covers my achievements for the year so far and what I'd like to do before the end of the year! Mostly focused on writing, editing and publishing with some other stuff too Join me weekly on Tuesdays, and ask me questions whenever you want. Find me on Twitter (⁠@itsquinnli⁠) or Instagram (⁠@quintonlieditorial⁠). I love to mentor, I love giving advice, and I love publishing (with a grain of salt and a wide eye).

This episode covers 5 things I'm going to do now or differently since I've published by debut novel! These are suggestions for myself, but you may be interested in my perspective as a published author Join me weekly on Tuesdays, and ask me questions whenever you want. Find me on Twitter (⁠@itsquinnli⁠) or Instagram (⁠@quintonlieditorial⁠). I love to mentor, I love giving advice, and I love publishing (with a grain of salt and a wide eye).

Welcome to Wide Eye: A Personal Publishing Podcast. Publishing is subjective - we’ve heard it all before! So let’s own it. My name is Quinton Li, debut author, published poet, fiction editor, and anthology curator. I won’t be the one to tell you what to do, but I can definitely tell you all about my experiences and why’d I make certain choices when it comes to publishing a book This episode covers different ways to get your book or piece of work into bookstores and libraries, based on my experiences - consignment, direct purchase, ingram and other cool details Join me weekly on Tuesdays, and ask me questions whenever you want. Find me on Twitter (⁠@itsquinnli⁠) or Instagram (⁠@quintonlieditorial⁠). I love to mentor, I love giving advice, and I love publishing (with a grain of salt and a wide eye).