WRITER 2.0: Writing, publishing, and the space between

WRITER 2.0: Writing, publishing, and the space between

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WRITER 2.0: Writing, publishing, and the space between episodes

  • Episode 23–Sarah Stodola on the Processes of Great Authors

    On episode 23 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I spoke with Sarah Stodola about her new book, PROCESS: THE WRITING LIVES OF GREAT AUTHORS, which can be found here. In the interview, we discussed: whether Hemingway really wrote drunk and edited sober; which famous authors still have Internet binges; why Toni Morrison got started writing so late; whether…

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    41 min
  • Episode 22–Legendary Crime Author Lawrence Block

    On episode 22 of the WRITER 2.0 podcast I spoke with Lawrence Block, legendary author of over 100 books. We discussed: the opportunity that led him to leave college early; whether he actually wrote a book in a weekend; three books that shaped him as a writer; what he thinks of the argument that publishers…

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    44 min
  • Episode 21–Historical Novelist Jefferson Flanders

    In episode 21 of the WRITER 2.0 podcast I spoke with historical fiction author Jefferson Flanders about: why novelists often shy away from writing about journalists; his Cold War First Trumpet trilogy; why we find it harder than ever to care about baseball; the best way to research a historical novel; his greatest fear and greatest hope…

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    44 min
  • Episode 20–Kelsye Nelson

    In episode 20 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I speak with author and independent publishing expert Kelsye Nelson about:

    why new authors need to be careful about “going out too early”;

    why non-fiction authors need book proposals;
    how her agent found her;
    how she raised over $8,000 to launch a book on Kickstarter;
    BOOKLUSH, her work in progress about pairing cocktails with classic books;
    how to get help with your book on Writer.ly;
    what to drink and what to read this New Year’s Eve.

    Also, on “Today in Writing”–the first black medical journal in the United States.

    About our guest:

    Author. Represented by Gordon Warnock of Fuse Literary.

    Instructor of the Business of Digital Publishing course at the University of Washington.

    Independent publishing and book marketing consultant. (Services here.) I help authors across genres publish their books, including helping with launch strategy, interior layout, cover design, publishing on various platforms, marketing and author platform building. I have worked with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, CreateSpace, Google Play, Blurb and many other publishing tools. I have publishing industry knowledge, publishing experience with emerging technologies, technical expertise, and business and teaching experience.

    I am co-founder and former CEO of Writer.ly, an online marketplace that connects writers to publishing professionals. (Angel funded and backed by Guy Kawasaki.)

    I speak at conference and events on topics ranging from publishing to marketing toentrepreneurialism and startups.

    Previously, I served as vice president of growth and outreach at Brown Paper Tickets, where I led marketing, outreach and re-branding efforts. I served on the boards of the Certificate in Digital Publishing, the Seattle Free Lances association and the American Marketing Association. As editor-in-chief of ToteMs, a Mensa newspaper, I cemented my love of the printed word and the art of publishing.

    I earned a BA in writing and art activism from Evergreen State College. I completed graduate coursework in the publishing arts program at Antioch University, and taught English at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan.

    I believe in building writing community, both online and offline. While I have quite a large online following, I also greatly love supporting local writing groups. I founded and currently run multiple meetup groups: the Seattle Daylight Writers, Seattle Women Writers, Portland Women Writers and Book Lush.

    If you are looking to hire me for publishing and book marketing assistance, please review my services here.

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    55 min
  • Episode 19–Editor and Author Ally Bishop

    In Episode 19 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I speak with editor and author Ally Bishop from Upgrade Your Story.

    In the interview, we discuss:

    what happens in an MFA program for writers;

    the difference between line editing and concept or story editing;
    why you need to find an editor;
    her funniest agent story;
    the best ways to find a freelance editor and how to avoid getting scammed.

    Plus, on Today in Writing: the birthday of William Gaddis.

    About Our Guest:
    Ally Bishop went to Wilkes University and earned an M.A. and M.F.A. in creative writing and publishing. Since then, she’s been editing, writing, organizing writing groups and readings, and immersing herself in the writing environment every time she has an opportunity. She is a freelance editor at Upgrade Your Story and at Booktrope. She’s also the host of the Upgrade Your Story podcast. She just published a short story called MADAME CHRISTMAS on Amazon.

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    42 min
  • Episode 18–Christmas Storyteller Justin Bog
    On episode 18 of the WRITER 2.0 Podcast I speak with Justin Bog, author of the new book of short stories HARK: A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION. In the interview, we discuss:

    the best advice he received about becoming a writer: “Go out and live”;
    the process of publishing with a small press, then leaving on good terms;
    where to find the best slow-cooker chili recipe;
    the origin of the “holiday cheese ball.”

    Plus, Justin reads reads from his new book, HARK: A CHRISTMAS COLLECTION.
    And on “Today in Writing”–the 25th anniversary of the debut of The Simpsons.
    About Our Guest:

    Justin Bog lives in the Pacific Northwest on Fidalgo Island. Justin was Editor and Pop Culture Correspondent for In Classic Style. He is an experimental cook, a lawn mower, and master to two long coat German shepherds, Zippy and Kipling, and two barn cats, Ajax The Gray and Eartha Kitt’n. Find Justin at http://www.justinbog.com and on Facebook at Justin Bog.
    46 min

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A writing show hosted by A.C. Fuller featuring interviews with authors, screenwriters, journalists, and publishing experts. The show will illuminate the writing process, explore the publishing…