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Fantasy Author K.T. Anglehart on Self-Publishing, Community & Overcoming Self-Doubt
🎙️ Welcome back to the Project Seed Money Podcast!
In this episode, Sharissa Bradley sits down with fantasy author K.T. Anglehart to talk about storytelling, self-publishing, community, and navigating self-doubt as a working writer.
K.T. shares how she always knew she would be a storyteller, even before she knew writing was the right medium. She talks about discovering early on that she loved storytelling—but not performing—and how that realization shaped her path as a writer. Influenced by magical and witchy stories like Harry Potter and Charmed, K.T. eventually committed to writing fantasy worlds of her own.
She walks through the catalyst that led to her first published book: a master's program in creative writing where her thesis became the foundation for her debut novel. From there, K.T. chose to self-publish, creating her own imprint, Magic Dwarf Press, and later taking full control of her publishing process.
This conversation also dives into the realities of self-doubt, the importance of routine, the power of publishing community, and why first drafts are supposed to be bad.
đź”— Links & Resources Mentioned
- Connect with K.T. on her website: https://www.ktanglehart.com
- Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com
- Instagram: @kt_anglehart
- Available at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, and libraries (by request)
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome to Project Seed Money 00:07 — Introducing K.T. Anglehart 00:32 — Always being a storyteller 01:00 — Discovering writing over performing 01:29 — Magical influences and early inspiration 01:52 — Writing a book for her master's program 02:30 — Turning a thesis into a published novel 03:03 — Choosing to self-publish 03:27 — Creating Magic Dwarf Press 04:00 — Working with Women in Publishing Summit 05:04 — Why community matters 05:44 — Staying current with publishing changes 06:00 — Kindle Unlimited & library distribution tip 06:48 — Perfectionism and post-publication updates 07:50 — Control in self-publishing vs traditional 09:14 — Self-doubt as an author 10:00 — The role of support systems 11:38 — Routine as a creative tool 13:42 — Why first drafts are supposed to be bad 15:17 — Where to find K.T. and her books
Join us on the Project Seed Money Podcast as we delve into the journeys of inspiring female authors, sharing their challenges and triumphs to empower your writing path. Don't miss an episode—subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. For additional resources and to connect with our community, visit projectseedmoney.com. If you have a story to share, reach out to be featured in an upcoming episode.
Follow Project Seed Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectseedmoney/
Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0xUQiwIWbb0
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By Sharissa Bradley🎙️ Welcome back to the Project Seed Money Podcast!
In this episode, Sharissa Bradley sits down with fantasy author K.T. Anglehart to talk about storytelling, self-publishing, community, and navigating self-doubt as a working writer.
K.T. shares how she always knew she would be a storyteller, even before she knew writing was the right medium. She talks about discovering early on that she loved storytelling—but not performing—and how that realization shaped her path as a writer. Influenced by magical and witchy stories like Harry Potter and Charmed, K.T. eventually committed to writing fantasy worlds of her own.
She walks through the catalyst that led to her first published book: a master's program in creative writing where her thesis became the foundation for her debut novel. From there, K.T. chose to self-publish, creating her own imprint, Magic Dwarf Press, and later taking full control of her publishing process.
This conversation also dives into the realities of self-doubt, the importance of routine, the power of publishing community, and why first drafts are supposed to be bad.
đź”— Links & Resources Mentioned
- Connect with K.T. on her website: https://www.ktanglehart.com
- Women in Publishing Summit: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com
- Instagram: @kt_anglehart
- Available at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo, and libraries (by request)
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome to Project Seed Money 00:07 — Introducing K.T. Anglehart 00:32 — Always being a storyteller 01:00 — Discovering writing over performing 01:29 — Magical influences and early inspiration 01:52 — Writing a book for her master's program 02:30 — Turning a thesis into a published novel 03:03 — Choosing to self-publish 03:27 — Creating Magic Dwarf Press 04:00 — Working with Women in Publishing Summit 05:04 — Why community matters 05:44 — Staying current with publishing changes 06:00 — Kindle Unlimited & library distribution tip 06:48 — Perfectionism and post-publication updates 07:50 — Control in self-publishing vs traditional 09:14 — Self-doubt as an author 10:00 — The role of support systems 11:38 — Routine as a creative tool 13:42 — Why first drafts are supposed to be bad 15:17 — Where to find K.T. and her books
Join us on the Project Seed Money Podcast as we delve into the journeys of inspiring female authors, sharing their challenges and triumphs to empower your writing path. Don't miss an episode—subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform. For additional resources and to connect with our community, visit projectseedmoney.com. If you have a story to share, reach out to be featured in an upcoming episode.
Follow Project Seed Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectseedmoney/
Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0xUQiwIWbb0