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Discover the dynamic world of publishing as the hosts share insights from Stephanie's recent attendance at the AWP conference. Exploring the shift from self-publishing to small presses, the Elizabeth and Stephanie discuss the importance of research and finding the right fit for your work.

The episode covers experiences at the conference, where Stephanie engaged with small presses, learned submission preferences, and navigated literary sessions on traditional publishing. The hosts celebrate the journey of querying as a roller coaster, emphasizing the value of learning from rejection.

Technological tools like Scrivener are praised for streamlining the writing and formatting process, while Elizabeth also highlights the strategy of submitting works to literary journals for early exposure and feedback.

Listeners gain practical tips and inspiration for navigating the diverse avenues of publishing, encouraging writers to celebrate their unique journey in bringing their stories to the world.

 Welcome to the Inspired Writer Collective podcast. If you've ever felt the pull to write your truth, to shape the chaos of real life into something meaningful and to share your journey with the world, you're in the right place. We're your hosts, Elizabeth and Stephanie, writers, coaches, and entrepreneurs who believe in you and know how important it is to find a writing community to guide you on your path to self-publishing.

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