Ep 221 The Future of Publishing Rundown

Karyn Fischer has extensive experience in the publishing and story world. She has worked behind the scenes at publishing house, as children's book and YA literary agent and now is a story coach helping writers get their stories crafted how they envision them. Listen to this episode to find out more about the details of the publishing and literary world.Find out more about Karyn at https://www.storyandprose.com/Bended Loyalty it up for PREORDER! https://books.katcaldwell.com/loyaltyGet Bended Dream here: https://books.katcaldwell.com/bended-prequel Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://storylectory.katcaldwell.com/signup You can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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Discover more about Lynn, her freelance writing company, her love for dogs and all her books at https://www.lynnbohart-author.com. Find Lynn's marketing book, The Little Book of Unconventional Marketing Ideas for Self-published Authors: Or How to Sell Books with Little to No Marketing Savvy on Amazon https://a.co/d/aPy6vVN Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

Steven James is a critically acclaimed author of eighteen novels and numerous nonfiction books that have sold more than 1 million copies. His books have won or been shortlisted for dozens of national and international awards. In addition, his stories and articles have appeared in more than eighty different publications, including the New York Times. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional storyteller with a master’s degree in storytelling. Find out more about Steven James at https://stevenjames.net/Get his latest book: https://a.co/d/cFSMPBzSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

At Golden May, we offer one-on-one coaching, a life-time access writing program, and regular workshops/events. We love working with fiction writers in MANY genres—especially those who write in fantasy, romance, sci-fi, historical, and contemporary works for all ages.If you’re ready to stop fighting what your writing life ‘should’ look like and start dreaming about what’s possible for you, join us! https://goldenmayediting.com/ If you're interested in their free course they mentioned you can click here: https://goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagic/ If you wish to join their Tenacious Writing course you can do it through my affiliate link if you wish: https://katcaldwell.com/tenacious-writing Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

If you're looking for an expert course on this the one I took was the WriterMBA course found here: https://courses.writermba.com/p/the-kickstarter-acceleratorNovel Marketing (Thomas Umstad) also has a course. I have not taken it but have heard good things about it. You can find that here: https://training.authormedia.com/p/the-ultimate-crowdfunding-course-for-authorsYou can find Russell and Monica's book about Kickstarters here: https://a.co/d/bDCZgypSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

Sher Davidson is an author of many genres. Her memoir, Europe with Two Kids and a Van, came out 50 years ago but is still relevant today. Now the travel guide has also launched. You can find out more about Sher at https://sherdavidson.com/Be part of the Kickstarter at https://katcaldwell.com/bended-duology-kickstarterSign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://katcaldwell.com/writers-newsletterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.com/readersYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick

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Brooke Adams Law is an award-winning author and founder of the Writing Brave movement. Brooke helps creative, intuitive women claim their author identity so that they can start, finish and publish brave, dazzling books. Brooke’s debut novel Catchlight won the Fairfield Book Prize, was named a Best Indie Book of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews, and was featured on Good Morning America’s blog. Find out more about Brooke and sign up for her newsletter at https://www.wearewritingbrave.com/Sign up for my writers' newsletter to learn more about the craft of writing, know when my workshops are and be the first to get exclusive information on my writing retreats. https://www.subscribepage.com/katcaldwellnewsletterCheck out the Bended Duology Kickstarter here: https://katcaldwell.com/bended-duology-kickstarterWant more information on my books, author swaps, short stories and what I’m reading? Sign up for my readers' newsletter. https://katcaldwell.myflodesk.com/signupYou can always ask me writing questions on instagram @pencilsandlipstick or on Twitter @PencilLipstick