EP27: From Script, To Screen, To Book | Jo Ho

Jo Ho is an award-winning screenwriter and director, best known for creating the BBC TV series Spirit Warriors, but she has recently turned her hand to self-publishing with great success.       PODCAST In this episode you will discover… How Facebook groups can help guide you through your writing and self-publishing How to cold-call editors […]

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EP25: The M Word | Shannon Mayer

We welcome back Shannon Mayer for the third and final part of our epic interview with her and we finally tackle something that can put the fear of death into many authors… Marketing. PODCAST Thanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below.   SPREAD THE […]

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EP24: Liz Fenwick & The Crows Of Doubt

Is there such a thing as a positive rejection? This week we chat with award-winning author, Liz Fenwick about the importance of persistency on the journey to being published, why your book’s location matters, the world of literary consultancies and how to silence your inner critic.   PODCAST EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS In this episode you will […]

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EP23: The Plot Thickens

Licking the wounds from their encounter with Ben Aaronovitch last week about the progress of their novel, the two Marks regroup, look at where they’ve gone wrong, and wonder if they can go on…   PODCAST EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS In this episode you will discover… Why taking a break from your main project might be a […]

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EP20: Amazon | Kindle Direct Publishing with Darren Hardy

Self-publishing an eBook? You’re almost certainly going to be publishing on Kindle. We were delighted to speak to Kindle’s head of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Darren Hardy, at Amazon’s recent Amazon Academy Conference in London to get the low-down. PODCAST Thanks for listening and joining us. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the […]

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EP19: Joe Hill

Joe is the bestselling author of Heart-Shaped Box, Horns, NOS4A2, Locke & Key and most recently the New York Times #1 epic blockbuster The Fireman. Joe, son of Stephen King, is powerhouse storyteller from an incredible family of writers. He is also an endless well of writing advice, so be ready to take notes… lots […]

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EP18: Behind Sarah Pinborough’s Eyes!

Sarah Pinborough has had over twenty novels published and written for TV and film. Sarah’s new thriller Behind Her Eyes is getting incredible buzz after a heated auction. Sarah is always funny, insightful and often eye-wateringly honest. Brace yourselves for one of our most entertaining author chats yet… WARNING: Contains strong adult language! PODCAST (Explicit) […]

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