In this episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, host Alyssa speaks with author Karen Cumming about her journey as a writer, her experiences in journalism, and the inspiration behind her books. They discuss the importance of financial literacy education, the challenges of promoting books in a changing media landscape, and the strategies for building an online presence through social media. Karen shares her personal experiences with writing, the gaps she identified in education, and her adventurous application to become a citizen astronaut for a mission to Mars. In this conversation, Karen Cumming discusses preparing for media appearances, and the power of authenticity in storytelling. She shares insights on balancing writing with promotion, the shift towards self-publishing, and the impact of AI on the writing process.

In this episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, author Karen Harmon shares her journey of self-publishing five books, including memoirs and fiction. Karen discusses her initial experiences with self-publishing, the challenges of writing about personal and family stories, and the importance of vulnerability in storytelling. She also talks about her transition into teaching memoir writing and how she helps others overcome their fears and barriers to writing. The conversation touches on the impact of the Me Too movement on her writing and the unique challenges of collaborating on a memoir with her sister. In this conversation, Karen Harmon shares her journey from memoir writing to fiction, discussing the healing power of storytelling and the importance of character development. She emphasizes the significance of social media engagement for authors and offers valuable advice for new self-publishers.

In this episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, host Alyssa and Publishing Consultant Mitch Anderson discuss the evolution of self-publishing, debunk common myths, and explore the realities of the self-publishing industry. They cover topics such as the quality of self-published books, the importance of marketing, the profitability of self-publishing, and the credibility of traditional versus self-publishing. Mitch emphasizes that self-publishing is not just for those who can't get traditionally published, and that authors have more control and potential for profit when they self-publish. The conversation also highlights the importance of professional editing and marketing efforts in achieving success in self-publishing. In this conversation, Mitch and Alyssa discuss the intricacies of self-publishing, emphasizing the importance of proactive marketing, understanding budgets, and debunking common myths.

In the first episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, Alyssa sits down with Tim Lindsay, CEO and founder of Tellwell Publishing, for an enlightening conversation about his journey into self-publishing. Tim shares his experiences building Tellwell Publishing, the evolution of the self-publishing landscape, and the challenges authors face today. He discusses important concepts like vanity publishing, the success of high-profile self-published figures like Taylor Swift, and how technology, including AI, is impacting the industry. Tune in for valuable insights on how authors can align their publishing goals with the right support, the importance of writing habits, and what the future holds for self-publishing.