S5:E15 Self-Publishing Platforms with Draft2Digital CEO Kris Austin

Every writer loves the moment when they get lost in writing their story. What if you could feel that kind of productivity daily, and for every task? Steven Puri explains what flow state is and easy ways to find and stay at a high productivity level that won’t burn you out.Tea and Tales Blog: Steven Purihttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/steven-puriOther Links:www.TheSukha.co/for/writers 

National Geographic journalist and author Rachel Hartigan discussed with us what skills she has learned that helped her write her debut book Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life. Plus tips for writing about famous people and organizing a book with multiple POV’s and timelines.Tea and Tales Blog: Rachel Hartiganhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/rachel-hartiganOther Links:rachelhartiganauthor.com/ https://litconnect.net/https://www.newspapers.com/

The editing department of publishing companies can be a bit of a mystery to authors. Uncover what happens behind the scenes for a commissioning editor from receiving submissions from an agent through the book landing on the shelf.Tea and Tales Blog: Kesia Lupohttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/kesia-lupoOther Links:https://kesialupo.substack.com/p/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-commissioninghttps://pushkinpress.com/about/

Having a TV show or movie made from your novel is a dream come true for many authors. Sally Andrew joins us to discuss her experiences making her novels into a TV series. Discover what she learned about the process and her vision for her novels.  Tea and Tales Blog: Sally Andrewhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/sally-andrew Other Links:www.sallyandrew.com Instagram @sallyandrewkarooFB Sally Andrew https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/www.biofieldtuning.com  

Writing the book isn’t the end of the journey. It’s the beginning. That’s what this week’s guest, Lee Baucom, says about taking your book and making it into a profitable business. This isn’t just for non-fiction writers! Join us as we discover ways to think about your author career in the framework of what your book brings to the world.Tea and Tales Blog: Lee Baucomhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/lee-baucom Other Links:http://BookToBusinessBlueprint.com 

There are so many options for self-publishing. Join Draft2Digital CEO Kris Austin in discussing what their platform offers authors, how they make decisions for their customers, and what to look for in a good self-publishing supporting company.Tea and Tales Blog: Kris Austinhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/kris-austinOther Links:https://www.draft2digital.com Draft2Digital on Instagram, BlueSky, LinkedIn, and X

Networking is key in the lonely work of writing. It builds community, connection, and help where authors could feel very alone. Co-Founders Angela and Michelle discuss the value of writer associations, the kind of things you could receive with one, and how their association helps Indie Authors in South Africa.Tea and Tales Blog: Angela Candler & Michelle Hitchenshttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/angela-candlerhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/michelle-hitchensOther Links:https://indieauthors.co.za/ https://angelacandler.co.za/ https://michellehitchens.com/ 

How soon is too soon to talk about your novels? Author Kelly Beck discusses her social media successes and how she manages posts about her unpublished novels.Tea and Tales Blog: Kelly Beckhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/kelly-beck Other Links:@kellylbeck on Instagram, TikTok, and Threadswww.kelly-beck.com

Memoir is a challenging genre for many reasons. One is the emotional struggle to write about difficult things and keep the reader’s interest in them. Audrey Hyams Romoff gives us a peek behind the creation of her book The Undertow of Grief, how she dealt with generational trauma, and her struggles to find the right tone for upcoming novels.Tea and Tales Blog: Audrey Hyams Romoffhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/audrey-hyams-romoffOther Links:https://overcatstartell.com/www.audreyhyamsromoff.comlinkedin.com/in/audreyhyamsromoff @audreyhyamsromoff for all social media and YouTube

One of the bravest genres to write, in our opinion, is memoir. You put yourself, and friends or family, out in front of the world with no buffer. Literary Agent Melissa Flashman talks to us about what an agent looks for in a memoir, market trends, and ways to view your memoir from the agent’s and reader's perspective.Tea and Tales Blog: Melissa Flashmanhttps://teaandtaleswriters.wixsite.com/teaandtalespodcast/guests-1/melissa-flashmanOther Links:https://www.janklowandnesbit.com/people/melissa-flashman