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Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.

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    Publishing Paths Part I: DIY - Indie Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 46:14


    Send us a textLet's walk down one of the many paths of publishing: Indie. Indie authors are natural DIYers and wear all of the hats. Discover if this is your right publishing path with Part I of our Publishing Paths series. IngramSparkAmazonThanks to today's sponsor: Rhapsody In Blooms, creating floral magic for all of life's events. Support the show

    Writing as Meditation: Creating Your Writing Life

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 20, 2022 33:55


    Let's meditate together! This podcast is going to be a little different. In this podcast, we're going to chat about how you can view writing as part of your meditative practice. We'll also do a writerly meditation where you can visualize your best self, let go of some limiting beliefs (like imposter syndrome) and open the door to your writing possibilities. Book: Writing as Mediation, Tandem Light Press, 2020.Website: EditorCaroline.com IG: Editor_CarolineToday's sponsor: Rhapsody in Blooms

    Creating Children's Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 29:10


    Interested in writing a children's book? This podcast will walk you through content creation, illustrations, and other publishing aspects to keep in mind as you empower the minds of tomorrow. IG: @editor_carolineWebsite: editorcaroline.comSponsor: RhapsodyinBlooms

    He Said, She Said: The Dos and Don'ts of Writing Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 25:10


    Do you know the best practices of writing dialogue? Is it something that you feel like you're not the best at? Check out Caroline's tips and tricks for the most effective ways to write conversations in your fiction, non-fiction, and children's book titles. IG: @editor_carolineWebsite: editorcaroline.comSponsor: RhapsodyinBlooms

    Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 25:44


    Can you use song lyrics in a book? What about poems? How do you cite appropriately in academic and fiction works? What the heck are subsidiary rights? Your burning questions about copyright and permissions are covered in this episode. IG: @editor_caroline

    Tearing Down the Walls: Overcoming Barriers to Your Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 37:34


    Think you don't have time to write? Maybe you're hung up on grammar or self-edits. Let's break down some of the myths that might be preventing you from meeting your writing goals. Thanks to our sponsor, Rhapsody in Blooms.

    There are no Rules, Only Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 26:37


    I get asked a lot of people could or should put things in their books. Let's dispel some of the myths of writing and what rules and principles you should be abiding by. For more information: editorcaroline.comCheck out our sponsor for today's episode: Rhapsody in Blooms

    Finding Inspiration in a Pandemic

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 22:15


    Season 2 kicks off with an honest topic: how do we find the inspiration and wherewithal to keep writing during a global pandemic. Host, Caroline Smith, will give you some ideas to keep that pen or keyboard occupied. This episode is sponsored by Rhapsody in Blooms. Visit Robin at rhapsodyinblooms.com or on her Instagram page @rhapsodyinblooms

    Non-Fiction Pt. 2: Books for Your Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 30:46


    Are you an entrepreneur or someone who feels like they might benefit from having a leave-behind marketing strategy? Check out this episode where we'll talk about how to leverage your story to help grow your marketing. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Non-Fiction Pt. 1: Writing Your Life (Memoirs)

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 33:11


    So you've thought about writing your life story, but where do you begin? Not at the beginning. We'll talk about all the best practices for what to include in your memoir that will be marketable to a wider audience. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Writing Fiction Pt. 2: The 5 Stages

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 31:37


    We're breaking down fiction and making it even easier to finish that book by looking at specific ways to structure your characters, settings, motivation, and world-building so that you can create a fully developed world. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Writing Fiction Pt. 1: The 5 W's

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 24:52


    Fiction writers! This episode is for you. We're going to dig in to some of the best practices for fiction writing and how to get started. If you've already started, no worries. We can bolster your writing with some of these easy tips. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Let's Start at the Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 15:28


    Interested in writing your book but don't know where to begin? This podcast will dive into tips and tricks to help you get your ideas onto paper. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Not all Editors are Created Equal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 36:44


    What does an editor do, exactly? In this episode, Caroline will go into a lot of detail regarding what editors look for in your manuscript, as well as itemizing different types of editors (did you know there was more than one kind?). She'll also cover what you should expect to pay an editor and where to find them: International Association of Professional Writers and EditorsGuru.comFollow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Read it Raw: Finding Agents and Publishers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 30:36


    When do you develop a relationship with an agent or publisher? When are you ready to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher? Let's get into the nitty gritty of that and talk about several different ways to network and set yourself up for success. Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

    Money, Money, Money: The Financial Dynamics of Publishing

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 30:59


    What does it cost to publish a book? Well...it depends! Of course. We'll look at certain considerations of cost that you may not have considered and look at very generic ballpark figures for different categories. Don't be surprised; know what to anticipate when you get to each stage. For a downloadable cost breakdown, visit CarolineSmith.bizFree Webinar: https://inspirationtopublication.mykajabi.com/registration-… Online Course: https://inspirationtopublication.mykajabi.com/…/Bi…/checkout Schedule a Free Call with me: https://carolinesmith.as.me/schedule.php

    Copyright, Copywrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 29:30


    Let's talk about the basics of copyright and trademarking. What can you copyright and what can you not? When is the best time to copyright a work? Is that something you have to handle or your publisher. These are just a few of the questions I get when I work with authors on this subject. Questions? Email Caroline: info@carolinesmith.bizFollow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

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