In this episode, Joy O’Toole teaches us how to start a local or regional writer’s conference from the ground up. We cover how to find a venue, locate authors to speak, get attendees excited, build contact lists, ways to promote a conference, and more. Joy O’Toole is an adult services programmer at the Central Rappahannock...

On this episode, Joy O’Toole teaches us how to start a local or regional writer’s conference from the ground up. We cover how to find a venue, locate authors to ...

This week we’re talking audiobook narration with voice-over artist Lillian Rachel. For many self-published authors, audiobook narration seems like an expensive and out-of-reach service, but as you’ll learn, it’s something ...

Aubrey breaks down the different types of editing, which you need, and why you need editors before you publish. In this episode, you’ll learn: Types of editing and editing styles ...

As writers, we’re told to silence, ignore, or drown out the voice of our inner critic…but is that the right advice? On today’s episode, I share an excerpt from the ...

Dwayne Ratleff knew he was different at a young age. Growing up gay and black in the 1960s, Dwayne learned how to be comfortable in his own skin and live ...

Dwayne Ratleff knew he was different at a young age. Growing up gay and black in the 1960s, Dwayne learned how to be comfortable in his own skin and live life on his own terms. On this episode, he talks about his book, “Dancing to the Lyrics,” growing up gay and black, and the importance...

James Noll has worked as a sandwich maker, a yogurt dispenser, a daycare provider, a video store clerk, a daycare provider (again), a summer camp counselor, a waiter, a prep. cook, a sandwich maker (again), a line cook, a security guard, a line cook (again), a waiter (again), a bartender, a librarian, and a teacher....

James Noll is the author of dozens of short stories and a handful of novels. He recently began adapting his stories into films. In this episode, James discusses: How he ...

When you want to make it easy for bloggers, editors, journalists, show producers, and podcast hosts to give you guest posting/contribution opportunities, write a story about you, or interview you, what’s your best resource for getting their attention? A press kit, of course. A press kit, sometimes called a media kit, is an information packet...