WriteCast - Between the Pages

This time we discuss barriers to writing!

Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss their own barriers, and those volunteered by writers, published and unpublished via Twitter. 

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I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart discusses editing with his developmental editor, Emma Read. You can find Emma and her editorial services here: https://www.emdashed.com

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Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

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I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing.
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart discusses his publication day, his book launch and the time after and how he is looking forward.

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Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: 

- preparing for his launch party and publication day
- marketing and publicity to raise awareness
- focussing on individuals
- setting goals and how to break those down
- update on sales/reviews towards the 1000/100 target!

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Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: 

- Registering
- Selling
- Marketing
- Publicity
- Launching

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Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

This week we discuss Goals and Dreams!

Stuart and Melissa discuss their own goals and dreams, and some of our Twitter followers most common ones, chatting about pitfalls and alternative goal setting!

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Who are we?
WriteMentor helps anyone who wants to write and publish a children’s book with the support of authors and industry experts. Through our membership platform, online courses, one-to-one mentoring, awards, and virtual events, we’re busting the myth of the isolated writer by creating a community of storytellers.
Since 2018 we’ve helped almost 80 writers secure agent representation or publishing deals.
Join our supportive community of storytellers.

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart answers some Frequently Asked Questions from the WriteMentor Hub, including: 

- how do you know when you're ready to go for it / publish?
- budgeting
- finances
- distribution of your book
- working with illustrators
- hybrid publishing
- print of demand

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart chats about the latest in his publication journey, including:

- Round-up of what’s been happening.
- Editing.
- Cover alterations.
- Uploading and formatting.
- Pre-Orders.
- Launch.
- Build up to release and ARCs.

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com

You can also follow me in the following places:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwhitewm/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL

This week we discuss NaNoWriMo!

Stuart and Melissa discuss what it involves, how it helps writers and the pitfalls, with ways to avoid those.

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Who are we?
WriteMentor helps anyone who wants to write and publish a children’s book with the support of authors and industry experts. Through our membership platform, online courses, one-to-one mentoring, awards, and virtual events, we’re busting the myth of the isolated writer by creating a community of storytellers.
Since 2018 we’ve helped almost 80 writers secure agent representation or publishing deals.
Join our supportive community of storytellers.

I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. 
The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.

Stuart chats to Jennifer Jamieson, illustrator represented by the Plum Agency, about their collaborative process in producing the cover for Ghosts of Mars, and much more about the creative process, the illustrator community and life as an illustrator!

You can find Jen here:
https://jenniferjamieson.com
https://jenniferjamieson.substack.com
https://www.instagram.com/jen_jamieson/
https://twitter.com/Jen_Jamieson_

You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://t.co/bZJEGLkTG5

You can also follow me in the following places:
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/StuartWhiteWM

Ghosts of Mars is available to buy here: https://t.co/hJpVW4qKxL