The Well-Storied Podcast

By Kristen Kieffer

Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hoste... more

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June 28, 2017 Breaking Down the Cost of Self-Publishing
There are many ways to self-publish a book.
If you're simply looking to make your book available online for whomever
would like to read it, it's entirely possible to self-publish without
spending a dime.
If, however, you're interested in self-publishing a book that can rival the
quality of those produced by traditional publishing houses, a few expenses
will indeed come into play.
Throughout our publishing series, we've taken a look at both traditional
and self-publishing options as a means of launching our writing careers.
With that in mind, let's break down the costs of self-publishing a
professional quality novel today.
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June 14, 2017 An Introduction to Self-Publishing Fiction
Hey, writer! Have you considered self-publishing your work?
Welcome to the 4th installment in our publishing series! As I mentioned in
our introductory article, there are many reasons why a writer may choose to
publish. But if you’re hoping to build a career from your writing, you’ve
come to the right place!
When it comes to building a writing career, self-publishing is just as
valid a publishing route as going the way of agents, book deals, and
publishing houses.
Despite the stigma, many authors have found success in building personal
self-publishing empires, including fellow writing bloggers K.M. Weiland
and Joanna Penn, as well as authors like Hugh Howey, H.M. Ward, Amanda
Hocking, and James Redfield.
So how can writers use self-publishing to earn a full-time living? Let's
break down an overview of this topic today!
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May 31, 2017 The Pros & Cons Of Traditional Publishing
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/publishingpros

Both the traditional and independent publishing industries offer writers the fantastic opportunity to share their work with the world. But which path to publication is right for you?
In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of publishing traditionally.
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May 31, 2017 The Pros and Cons of Traditional Publishing
Both traditional and self-publishing routes give authors the opportunity to
share their stories with the world while building their writing careers.
But which publishing path you pursue shouldn’t be decided on a whim.
There are disadvantages to working within the publishing industry just as
there are for indie authors publishing online. Knowing the pros and cons of
both publishing routes is the key to making the best choice for your
writing career.
Last week, in the second installment of our publishing series, we broke
down the path debut authors are likely to experience should they choose to
pursue traditional publishing.
If you’re brand new to publishing and are unsure of how traditional book
deals work, I encourage you to check out that article first. Then, come
back to today's post for an in-depth look at the pros and cons of working
within the traditional publishing industry.
Sound good? Let's dive in!
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May 25, 2017 An Overview of the Traditional Publishing Process
Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/tradpub

If you’re gearing up to publish your first book, then you might be wondering what the traditional publishing process looks like.

What’s involved in finding and signing with a literary agent? How exactly do you land a book deal? And what happens after you ink your name on the dotted line?
In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an overview of the process that most debut authors follow as they build careers within the traditional publishing industry.
Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers.
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May 25, 2017 Traditional Publishing: How Fiction Writers Nab Book Deals & Get Published
Are you interested in traditional publishing?
Welcome to the second article in our publishing series here at
Well-Storied. Today, we’re exploring the most common way authors get
published: traditional book deals.
Originally, I’d intended this post to include a breakdown of how
traditional publishing works, as well as its pros and cons. But when
outlining, I quickly realized just how much info I needed to convey, so
we're breaking things up.
Expect to see a second article on the pros and cons of traditional
publishing soon!
There are, of course, many ways in which an author can go about gaining an
agent and landing a book deal with a traditional publishing house. Ask a
slew of published authors about their experiences in the industry, and
you'll get a slew of different answers.
But for simplicity's sake, today I’m going to break down the typical
journey a debut author is likely to experience when publishing their book
traditionally.
Your own experiences may vary, but if you’re brand new to traditional
publishing, this article should give you a strong idea of how traditional
publishing works. Sound good?
Without any further ado, let’s dive in!
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May 22, 2017 Publishing Your Fiction: Things to Know Before Getting Started
Recently, a shift has taken place in my writing life.
In my first five years of writing, I focused on learning the craft and
improving my skills. During these years, I almost never felt that I'd
written something worthy of publishing. My work simply wasn't up to par.
But now, that's beginning to change.
I'm finally coming to a place where I'm happy with my storytelling and
prose. There's always more to learn and more room to grow, of course, but
now I'm beginning to turn my eye toward publishing in earnest.
To prepare, I've been reading and researching everything I need to know
about the publishing process, and I'm finally ready to share what I've
learned with you in a new series on publishing. Hurray!
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May 18, 2017 Eleven Tips For Creating a Feel-Free Writing Routine
In today's episode, Kristen talks about how to build a consistent writing routine that doesn't drag you down, but rather allows you to make the absolute most of your limited writing time!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/routine
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May 15, 2017 How To Raise The Stakes In Your Story
In today's episode, Kristen breaks down how to build your novel's core stakes and continue to expand upon them on a scene-by-scene basis, helping you build a book so intriguing readers will fly through its pages!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/stakes
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May 15, 2017 How to Raise the Stakes in Your Story
Let’s raise the stakes!
Keeping readers engaged in your story is, of course, paramount. And one of
the easiest ways to ensure readers keep turning pages is to thread your
novel with powerful stakes.
Raising the stakes means making sure your characters always have something
to lose.
For them, something important is at risk. And that risk can have a huge
impact, heightening your story’s conflict, adding thrilling tension and
suspense, revealing new truths about your characters, propelling their
emotional journeys forward, and more!
But how do you go about building powerful stakes for your story? And how
can you raise the stakes when your story seems to be running out of steam?
Let’s dive in to today’s breakdown!
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FAQs about The Well-Storied Podcast:

How many episodes does The Well-Storied Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 189 episodes available.