Ep. 53 Alternative Styles of Publishing with Roxan McDonald
How do you feel about the different publishing options out there? Do you feel confident or intimidated? As writers and creative entrepreneurs, we are told the traditional publishing route is the way to go if you want to be taken seriously in the writing world. Want to be a legitimate author? Go pitch yourself to […]
Ep. 50 Best Of First 50
Hey, y’all! We are at episode 50, and we couldn’t be more excited! Thank you all for your support and for helping make this podcast so successful! To celebrate this giant milestone, we are bringing back your favorite episodes from season 2. From interviews to solo episodes, this collection is jampacked with some of the […]
Ep. 47 Rest and Writing with Octavia Raheem
Hey there! Welcome back to the School For Writers podcast!We’re taking a short break during August but coming back in September. In today’s episode, Lauren interviews devotee of rest, Octavia Raheem. Octavia is a yoga teacher, book author, wife, and mom. During this beautifully inspiring interview, they talk about Octavia’s relationship with reading and writing. They also […]
Ep. 41 Online Marketing Tips for Writers with Liz McVoy
Do you feel confident when it comes to marketing your business as a writer? It’s time to address the primary issue that most writers have around marketing: how to get your offerings in front of the right people. Today’s episode is jam-packed with a bunch of vital information and actionable tips for those of you […]
Ep. 40 How to Choose a Cover for Your Book
Having put in hard work to make your book the best it can be, now it’s time to make sure its cover design is attractive and enticing enough to catch your readers’ eyes! This is probably one of the most exciting parts of the publishing process, where focusing on what your ideal reader would look […]
Ep. 39 The Competitive Advantage of Writing for Niche Markets with Casie Vogel of Ulysses Press
On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid are you of niching down in writing?While this seems to be a common fear amongst most writers, there is a competitive advantage about having a niche market regardless of how small your audience is. After all, they say the riches are in the niches! Today on […]
Ep. 37 Tenacity and Success In Writing with Suzy Vitello
In previous episodes, we’ve discussed the many parts and routes a writing career can include and take.We’ve talked about writing groups, different ways to make money as a writer, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, and many other topics to help you thrive in your writing career.Today’s episode covers a lot of these topics! Think of it […]
Ep. 36 Finding and Training Beta Readers for Your Book
Finding the right beta readers is key if you’re actually serious about publishing your writing one day. However, it is important to make sure that you not only choose the right beta readers but train them so you can get useful feedback that helps improve your book.Beta readers are a crucial part of the book […]
Ep. 31 Producing Your Own Book with Logan Rená
This episode is hot, you guys! Logan Rena is here today to talk all things empowerment, mindset, and self-efficacy for writers! This talented Mississippi girl is a Certified Life Purpose Coach and speaker who has delivered over 350 talks to colleges, universities, business groups, forums, youth organizations, panels, and associations.She is also the author of […]
Ep. 30 How to Write a Query Letter
A query letter is an introductory letter you send to an agent, telling them about you and your book. It is your opportunity to seduce the person who can help you thrive in your writing career and convince them you are the best person to write your book. But, how do you know if you […]
