Podcasts about literary publishing

Today's episode features Mark Haber talking about his brand new novel, Lesser Ruins, his influence, the Bernhard thing, going from bookselling to publishing, and much more. It's a fun conversation that goes deep into the book, but also explains the publishing landscape to some degree—in part because this conversation was recorded as part of Chad's "Intro to Literary Publishing" class.  Couple other notes about this episode: In addition to Lesser Ruins, Mark talks about Melvill by Rodrigo Fresán, and True Failure by Alex Higley. And for anyone who'd like to listen to "Marcel's Mix" while reading Lesser Ruins, you can find it here. The music on this episode is "Momma, It's a Long Journey" by Felipe Gordon. (Also found on Marcel's Mix.) If you don't already subscribe to the Three Percent Podcast you can find us on iTunes, Spotify, and other places. And follow Open Letter and Chad W. Post on Twitter/X for more info about upcoming episodes and guests.

Stephanie G'Schwind is the editor-in-chief of Colorado Review and the director of the Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University. She has edited two anthologies, Man in the Moon: Essays on Father and Fatherhood and Beautiful Flesh: A Body of Essays, which won the 2018 Colorado Book Award for Anthology. Harrison Canelaria Fletcher is the author of Descanso for My Father, Presentimiento: A Life in Dreams, and Finding Querencia: Essays from in Between. Besides being G'Schwind's fellow nonfiction editor at Colorado Review, he's been an editor at Shadowbox, Upstreet and Speculative Nonfiction. He teaches at Colorado State University and Vermont College of Fine Arts. All four of the essays from recent back issues discussed in this episode involve identity, place, and survival. The first is “Who Lives in That House” by Emily Winakur. For her the home operates on the level of being a dream about the self, what matters, what the risks are, why it is that a party of our brain is devoted to memories and specifically a sense of place. As a psychologist, Winakur uses her curiosity and concern for her patients to serve almost like a home inspector, making sure they're safe. In turn, Shze-Hui Tjoa's “The Story of Body” concerns a mind-body split that causes the author to mostly describe herself as a distanced, alienated “Body” and “Mind” that struggles under parental demands to become an exceptional musician. In Sarah Curtis's “The Ghost of Lubbock,” she's not a musician, but her dad is; in fact, he played with Buddy Holly and wrote “I Fought the Law” among other notable songs. But who is her dad, really: the stage performer, or the quiet guy who deflects questions? In Jarek Steel's “Nesting,” confinement and becoming are the dominant motifs. As a pregnant 19-year-old, she occupies a “garbagehouse” of a place, but transforms herself into a man who can look back at a very primal, vulnerable part of life and put the pieces together. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Join hosts Kathleen and Adanna for another insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing as they get into the nitty-gritty of manuscript editing with Lynn Varon, a seasoned editor. Lynn sheds light on common manuscript pitfalls while sharing her editing journey fueled by a lifelong passion for reading and a keen eye for good writing.Drawing from her extensive background in editing, Lynn compares the editing processes for magazines and books, emphasizing the importance of serving both the writer and the reader to craft compelling narratives.Listeners gain valuable insights into tailoring their writing to engage readers effectively and receive constructive feedback, particularly in nonfiction works where delivering information interestingly and logically is paramount. Lynn and the hosts also discuss the significance of understanding the target audience to broaden market appeal, highlighting the sometimes conflicting priorities between creative vision and commercial viability for authors.Exploring the editor's role further, the three discuss the delicate balance between constructive criticism from your editor while preserving the writer's vision and acknowledging the value of finding an editor who aligns with the author's goals. This episode also addresses common fears authors may have about editors and the editorial process. Offering reassurance that collaborative relationships, particularly with freelance editors, can empower authors with greater control over their work. Practical advice is shared for navigating the editor selection process, including the importance of rapport and clarifying editing needs upfront.Listeners are encouraged to participate in Lynn Varon's upcoming webinar as part of WPN's Webinar series, where she will share further insights into the publishing process and offer guidance for aspiring writers. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from Lynn's expertise and elevate your manuscript to its fullest potential.For more information and updates, visit Lynn Varon's website at varon.com and mark your calendars for the webinar on February 29 at 11 a.m. Pacific time. You can register at wpnwebinars.com. Can't attend live? No problem; sign up for access to the recording and additional resources following the event. Lynn also sits on the board of WPN as treasurer to guide you on your publishing journey, so you can trust in Lynn's expertise as editor.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Last fall, administrators at Gettysburg College announced the shuttering of the prestigious Gettysburg Review. This just seemed like the latest in a long string of magazines and journals that have closed the past few years.Curious about what's going on, I called Travis Kurowski, a leading expert on literary magazines, to help me understand what was happening. Today's podcast features the interview we recorded in the immediate aftermath of the news last October.But, Kurowski, who has also appeared on CNN.com and elsewhere, was able to shed light on broader themes and trends. We discuss why an entire ecosphere of literary journals—supported for nearly 100 years by institutions of higher ed—may also be in deep trouble.And we explore the ways in which recent tech has changed reading habits, and why that will continue to doom some journals, even as others are adapting themselves to stay relevant to 21st century literary culture.This conversation is well worth listening to for anyone who wants to publish in—or is concerned about the well-being and future of—literary magazines and journals.Some of my biggest takeaways from this interview* Outside prestige isn't enough to save storied journals like The Gettysburg Review.While many writers took to social media to point out that most of the world wouldn't know about Gettysburg College if it wasn't for the Review, that argument didn't seem to matter much to administrators.The problem was, rather, one of economics…and the readiness with which both college administrators and corporate interests are willing to cut arts funding.As with pretty much every business in the world, the pandemic gutted operating revenues at Gettysburg; it has been running significant deficits recently—a $6.7 million deficit in 2021 alone.When the college was looking for expense lines to cut, they focused on those (like the Review) which, they claimed, didn'tdirectly enhance student life.That last argument is a highly dubious one, by the way. Plenty of students learned a ton about literary publishing thanks to helping to produce the Review over the years. But this is the story that the administrators told themselves and the rest of us.* The sustainability of literary journals—especially those connected with colleges and universities—feels more fragile than ever.Literary journals have been associated with higher ed for almost a century. Often these journals were seen as prestige projects, aimed at enhancing the institutions beyond its walls—even as these journals were often subject to the vagaries of institutional budgets, priorities, and department allegiances."Literary journals have been on higher education campuses for...almost 100 years now...and sometimes they get cut from the budgets," Kurowski says.The difference today? Higher ed is facing greater economic pressures than ever before. Bloated administrations and a major decrease in enrollments—what Kurowski calls “the cliff of 18-year-olds”—are shrinking budgets.And with college and university budgets facing bleak prospects for the foreseeable future, the days of university-funded literary journals and similar prestige projects may be behind us.* Many literary journals haven't adapted to the digital “literary economy”…and they're getting left behind.It won't be news that the way we consume media has radically changed even in the span of a decade or two.With the advent of the internet and mobile technology, readers have migrated, en masse, to the digital landscape.And that has major implications for old-school print literary journals:“You walk down any hallway, anywhere in your house, right? And we're just staring at their phones. We're reading differently, we're writing differently, we're talking differently online. But our literary journals kind of look the same as they did 50 or 70 years ago,” Kurowski says.By way of example, Kurowski points out that when he went to look at the Gettsyburg Review website to prep for our interview, he wasn't able to click on any of the poems or short stories.So it's really necessary for journals to reassess how readers today (and beyond) are accessing their content.* Readers are no longer reading cover-to-cover…and journals need to embrace that change.The problem goes beyond clickable websites. The very way we consume print magazines has profoundly shifted—something that publishing expertJane Friedmanhas explored extensively.In her book The Business of Being a Writer, Friedman argues that the digital revolution has brought about the “disaggregation” of media. She means that journals are no longer consumed whole, cover-to-cover, but experienced in pieces, sometimes on platforms or in environments disaggregated, or pulled out, from their original format.Today, you can engage with the New Yorker through its website, podcast, app, or even live, as with its New Yorker festivals. In other words, the magazine has unbound—or disaggregated—itself.Similarly, lit journals may have to learn to move beyond their print editions if they want to connect with new readers today. “You don't want to focus too much on the container but rather the content,” Kurowski says.* Additionally, journals need to do a better job of “community building” …and those that are doing so are succeeding.Kurowski underscores the importance of creating community beyond the physical pages of the journals. The value of literary journals today goes well beyond the content they feature…and has a lot to do with the cultural experience they can offer.“If a journal is not doing that, if they're not creating a brand, creating a community, creating an experience…it's going to be hard for them to fit into the 21st century, where content is essentially expected to be free,” he says.He cites publications like The Georgia Review and even the newly-revived The Believer magazine as examples of journals that have successfully reconceptualized what it means to be connect with readers today.About My GuestTravis Kurowski is an associate professor of creative writing at York College. He's the editor of Paper Dreams: Writers and Editors on the American Literary Magazine, winner of an Independent Publisher Book Award, and co-editor of Literary Publishing in the Twenty-First Century (Milkweed).Further reading/discussed on this episode* Paper Dreams: Writers and Editors on the American Literary Magazine, edited by Travis Kurowski (Atticus Books)* Literary Publishing in the Twenty-First Century, coedited by Travis Kurowski, Wayne Miller, and Kevin Prufer.* The Little Magazine in Contemporary America, coedited by Ian Morris and Joanne Diaz.* “Are Literary Journals in Trouble?” by , July 18, 2023.* Get the latest updates about literary magazines and journals from the wonderful by* Check out my own essay, “What is the future for literary journals?”CreditsThis episode was edited and produced by Chérie Newman at Magpie Audio Productions. Theme music is "The Stone Mansion" by BlueDot Productions.  Get full access to The Book I Want to Write at bookiwanttowrite.substack.com/subscribe

On Crafting Stories and Breaking Myths: A Deep Dive into Writing Welcome to Season Four of Talking Book Publishing, hosted by Kathleen and Adanna. In this episode, they are joined by the renowned best-selling author and creator of the Red Sneaker Writing series, William Bernhardt. The conversation delves into the significance of story structure and the evolution of the Red Sneakers Writers Series. William shares insights into story structure as a flexible roadmap, enhancing creativity and leading to better storytelling. Discover the parallels between structure in writing and music, the importance of well-developed characters, and the role of contrast in crafting engaging narratives. The dialogue explores the complexities of plotting, the art of sizzling style, and the necessity of effective editing in the writing process. Bernhardt emphasizes the importance of multiple drafts and the challenges writers face in the ever-evolving publishing landscape. From scams targeting aspiring authors to the impact of the pandemic on book sales, the hosts and their guest provide a comprehensive overview of the industry. As the episode draws to a close, get a sneak peek into what to expect in upcoming webinars and events, including Williams's upcoming WPN Webinar on Story Structure on January 18, his WriterCon, an annual writing convention, and an upcoming writing retreat cruise through the Caribbean. Learn about the WriterCon Magazine, which offers craft articles, marketing tips, and agent insights. Join Kathleen, Adanna, and William in this insightful discussion that navigates the intricacies of writing, publishing, and the ongoing journey to support each other in the world of literature. Don't miss the start of a new season on the Talking Book Publishing podcast, where every episode promises valuable insights and connections for writers. Subscribe to talkingbookpublshng.today, or wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss an episode, and stay tuned for more exciting discussions coming soon!We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On the Horizon: Exploring the Evolving Publishing LandscapeDive into the dynamic world of Talking Book Publishing with hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, joined by the charismatic small publisher Jay Hartman in our last episode of 2023. Jay shares his love for books, the challenges traditional bookstores face, and the evolving industry landscape. Experience a heartfelt ode to libraries, Jay's new venture with Misty Media, and insights from his YouTube channel, "The Publishing Game." The episode peaks with the exciting debut release, "The Perp War Pumpkin," a Thanksgiving crime fiction anthology donating all net royalties to Second Harvest food banks or Feeding America. If you'd like to support this project, you can do that here Jay champions diversity in publishing, applauding organizations like IPPY and IBPA. The episode wraps up with a call for continuous learning and transparency in the industry. Join Kathleen, Adanna, and their guests for an engaging ride through the ever-evolving book industry on Talking Book Publishing.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On Unleashing the AI Revolution in Book Promotion and Transforming Your SuccessDiscover the exciting realm of AI in book promotion as Kathleen and Adanna take you on a captivating journey. Uncover an AI's ability to create fictional legal cases that sparked court controversy and see how it spices up content with adjectives, adverbs, and emojis. They emphasize that AI is a powerful tool that, when used thoughtfully, can speed up tasks without entirely replacing human creativity. Learn how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can be a game-changer for indie and self-published authors struggling with book descriptions and social media posts.They delve into the importance of specific hashtags, reader engagement, and emotional clarity in sales writing. While highlighting AI's potential for research and customization, they also address its limitations and the necessity of double-checking information. This discussion culminates in an exciting revelation: a webinar that promises to enhance your Amazon visibility by crafting compelling book descriptions, selecting the best keywords, and exploring optimal book categories within Amazon. Plus, a downloadable eBooklet with attention-grabbing content prompts- free for webinar attendees. Sign up at WPNwebinars.com and unlock your book's potential.Talking Book Publishing Podcast is valuable for those seeking guidance on enhancing your book's marketing efforts. It addresses common concerns and offers expert perspectives to help you navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On a Mission for Change:  Unveiling the Rise of a New Publishing HouseIn our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristen McGuiness, a prolific author and visionary founder of Rise Books. Kristen shared her incredible journey in publishing, from working at the big five houses to becoming an accomplished writer. Her upcoming debut novel, "Live Through This," set to release on October 10, 2023, embodies the spirit of change that defines Rise Books.Kristen's passion for stories that inspire change and radical ideas is the driving force behind Rise Books, and she discussed how the publishing house offers a unique platform for authors to make a difference. We also delved into her role as a book coach and her dedication to helping authors find their path in the literary world-including how you can make money writing full-time like she has done as a ghostwriter.Kristen's energy and motivation are infectious, and so is her inspiring vision for Rise Books. Whether you're an aspiring author or a book enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen.Stay tuned for Kristen's insights and explore the world of publishing from a fresh perspective. Join Kathleen and Adanna to catch this engaging 51-minute conversation and discover the power of stories for change.Don't miss out on a single Talking Book Publishing episode! Subscribe to our podcast now.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On Making a Living as a WriterIn this episode, Kathleen and Adanna enjoyed chatting with Sheila Lowe, a bestselling author whose literary accomplishments are inspiring. Having sold over 400,000 books throughout her career, Sheila joins us to share insights on making a living as a writer.In our conversation, we'll explore Sheila's journey as an author, uncovering the secrets behind her success in the competitive publishing world. She has become an expert in book promotion and generously shares her tried-and-tested strategies to market your book effectively. From eBook promotion tactics to book signings and everything in between, you'll gain practical tips to get your masterpiece into the hands of eager readers.Throughout her career, Sheila has authored nonfiction books for educational purposes, penned a memoir, and written a mystery series, offering listeners a well-rounded glimpse of a diverse writing portfolio.  Sheila masterfully utilized her expertise as a forensic handwriting analyst to craft characters in her mystery series. This unique approach adds an extra layer of authenticity and intrigue to her novels, captivating readers. She reveals how she navigated the challenges of her writing pursuits with her work. Whether you're an aspiring author seeking guidance on turning your passion into a profession, a seasoned writer looking to enhance your book sales, or simply a book lover curious about the life of a bestselling author, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the world of words with Sheila Lowe and unravel the secrets to her literary triumphs. Get inspired, informed, and entertained in this episode of Talking Book Publishing.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On Submitting and Setting Up a Book TourThe ins and outs of book tours and the art of submitting work to publications in this captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing. Join host Adanna as she engages in an enlightening solo conversation with the multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist Anne Marie Wells.Drawing from her extensive experience, Anne Marie sheds light on the intricate world of submitting work, having successfully placed over 50 pieces, including two manuscripts. Delving deep into her writing journey, she addresses the challenges of rejection. Plus how setbacks have propelled her growth as a writer.Anne Marie lets us in on her innovative approach to organizing an unconventional book tour spanning multiple states and cities. With her commitment to treating writing as a business, she embodies the principles of Talking Book Publishing.Join us for a crucial conversation that offers valuable insights into an author's journey and process. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a seasoned author, or simply curious about the inner workings of the literary world, this episode is an essential listen.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On eBook PromotionsIn this episode, Kathleen and Adanna delve into eBook promotion—a crucial aspect of book marketing. They explore why it is necessary, how to identify the most effective strategies within your budget, and whether converting your book into an eBook is financially viable. With their extensive marketing expertise, they offer insights into the lucrative eBook market. Whether you've been struggling with book sales or want to explore additional avenues for promotion, this episode answers many pressing questions.Marketing your book is a complex and essential process that often feels overwhelming. Recognizing the challenges authors face in navigating the publishing world, Kathleen and Adanna established the Talking Book Publishing Podcast intending to shed light on the industry. They aim to make the publishing landscape more transparent, which aspiring authors can find challenging to penetrate and understand. Fortunately, there are resources available, such as their podcast.Talking Book Publishing Podcast is a valuable resource when seeking guidance on enhancing your book's marketing efforts. It addresses common concerns and offers expert perspectives to help you navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Discovering Zealandia: A Geologist's Antarctic OdysseyJoin Kathleen and Adanna as they welcome geologist and author Bruce Luyendyk to discuss his upcoming memoir, Mighty Bad Land, available May 30. In this engaging episode, Bruce shares his experiences during his first scientific expedition to Antarctica, where he and his five-person team embarked on a six-week geology quest, accidentally discovering a new continent and unraveling the mysteries of Zealandia, the world's eighth continent.Delving into Bruce's gripping narrative, Kathleen and Adanna explore the trials and triumphs of his Antarctic journey, shedding light on the profound implications of proving the existence of Zealandia. As they navigate the fascinating world of scientific exploration, they also dive into the challenges and rewards of writing a memoir that seamlessly combines adventure, scientific inquiry, and personal growth.This episode immerses listeners into Antarctica's awe-inspiring landscapes and scientific discovery's indomitable spirit. Whether you're a science enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or intrigued by captivating memoirs, don't miss this thrilling conversation between Kathleen, Adanna, and Bruce Luyendyk.Mighty Bad Land is available for pre-order today and regular purchase starting May 30, 2023.  We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

In this episode of Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna, we continue with part three and our final installment of The LA Times Festival of Books series showcasing more talented authors and publishers in the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth, which has a diverse group of individuals this year with a book for everyone. Join us as we chat with Patricia Cochee and Ravven White, who will be at our Trousdale booth #200 on both days of the festival. Plus, some of our children's authors, Parvati Markus, Nadja, and Gerry Haller. These three will be at our new-to-the-festival this year, WPNs children's booth, #575. The LA Times Festival of Books is a free event open to the public, located at USC in downtown LA on April 22nd and 23rd. So come out, enjoy the fresh air, and immerse yourself in the world of books. We can't wait to see you there!We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Welcome back to Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna–and part two of our LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB) series. We're excited to highlight more authors and their books, Kimberly Davis Basso, Tonia Shimin, Jacob Kilgore, and Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin. These four will join us at the festival as part of the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth.This year's booth comprises incredible authors. You'll have the chance to meet our guest authors and publishers; whether you're into poetry, children's books, non-fiction, humor, or horror, we've got something for everyone. These authors have poured their hearts and souls into their work, which you'll hear in this episode, and we can't wait for you to discover their unique stories.With over 150,000 attendees, this free and open-to-the-public event is a must-attend for book lovers of all ages. Have the chance to purchase tickets and meet famous author speakers, attend readings of all kinds, and explore the poetry booth across from the WPN booth. WPN has been a mainstay at LATFB, and we couldn't be more excited to continue this tradition with such amazing authors by our side.Mark your calendars for April 22nd and 23rd. Come visit us at the Writers & Publishers Network booth at #200 on the main thoroughfare Trousdale and booth #575 in the children's area. We can't wait to see you there and introduce you to our talented authors.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Welcome to the Talking Book Publishing Podcast with Kathleen and Adanna! Join us for part one of our special series for the 2023 LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB). We are thrilled to share our exclusive interviews with three amazing authors: Susan Hartzler, Gordon Blitz, and Dale Arenson. Hear them discuss their books and their writing process. Be sure to meet our guests in person at the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth (located on Trousdale, booth number 200) at LATFB on April 22 and 23. Don't forget to check out the WPNs children's booth on the main children's thoroughfare. The experience is free and open to the public! Tune in now to get to know the authors and their incredible works before you meet them at the festival!We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On Award-winning series writingIn this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with award-winning author H. Mitchell Caldwell to discuss his newest book, Cost of Deceit. Caldwell shares his journey to becoming a published author and the inspiration behind his latest work. He also speaks on the importance of creating characters that readers can relate to and the power of storytelling to open our eyes to the world around us. Cost of Deceit is the second book in the acclaimed and gripping Jake Clearwater mystery series and will be free on kindle from March 31 to April 4. Plus, the first book in the series, Cost of Arrogance, will be available on kindle for just 99 cents. It's like two books for a dollar. Join the conversation to hear more about this thrilling story and the journey of Jake Clearwater with one of the industry's up-and-coming authors.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at  podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnetWe'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

On Author BrandingKathleen and Adanna discuss author branding in this episode of Talking Book Publishing. And why it's essential to start thinking of what that means for you early in your book journey. Many people believe branding is for companies that have services and products to sell. But guess what? That's you. As an author, you are selling a product, your book, but also you as the story creator. This book journey is a business; without thoughtful and targeted branding, you miss out on potential sales. Kathleen and Adanna jump into the nitty gritty of what branding should look like for the author and how to incorporate it into your marketing phases across all your platforms. From interior layout to cover design and your website and social media, it's a crucial part of book creation. Listen to the episode and get your creative juices flowing on how your readership knows you.What has your branding journey been, where do you struggle, where have you succeeded, and where can we help you? We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at  podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet. We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

The Way of MemoirA memoir could be the most important thing you ever try to write. It's not an easy journey. It takes courage and introspection, and well some grasp of your memories. In this episode, the storied Catherine Ann Jones joins Kathleen and Adanna to discuss the craft of a memoir. Catherine delivers tons of information on building your story. Even when you think, "maybe my life hasn't been interesting enough," you're probably wrong. That's where bravery comes in, to dig deep and get it out there.This episode is filled with Catherine's journey from New York to Hollywood, how she took childhood moments and significant career achievements, weaving them into her memoirs, and turned them all into teachable material. In addition, she has taught multiple workshops on writing, and her book, The Way of Story, has helped many writers dig deep and find their path to storytelling. If you've been struggling to write your memoir or can't figure out why a memoir vs. autobiography, or even how they differ, this is the episode for you.As always, we'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet. Also, we'd like to hear how writing your memoir is going for you.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Amazon and community-based marketing What does a successful marketing campaign take to make you a bestselling author? Today's Talking Book Publishing's guest is Steve Kidd. He's a marketing guru starting out in the early days of internet marketing and the author of twenty books. He walks listeners through some key points in using Amazon and the importance of building and using your internet community to sell books, whether it's a new release or you published 15 years ago. Strategies through his working knowledge of an ever-changing algorithm. It's what we strive for here on the podcast. The publishing world can sometimes feel overwhelming and so nuanced that for indie published navigating on their own, we want experts to bring you their knowledge and drop it right on your doorstep. This episode does that. Listen to the end as Steve was generous enough to give our listeners a gift. We'd like to hear from you as well. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet. We'd Like to hear how marketing and community building have worked for you.Website and link to the offer: Website: www.thrivingbestsellers.com/Link to offer: ongoingwealth.comSocial Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThrivingBestSellersLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/thriving-best-sellers/and www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kidd-90236655/Twitter: @AskSteveKiddWe'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

A novel is its own little miracle...In an episode on craft, Kathleen and Adanna talk with author Stephanie Kemler about the process of world-building in fiction. Stephanie is the author of Bloodborn and the soon-to-release Bloodmad coming Valentine's Day 2023. Stephanie created an extensive world in this vampire duet series. She has taken vampire lore and thrown out most of what readers know about them, creating an origin story that has never been told before. This TBP episode takes a nuanced look at creating a religion and applying ancient practices to a modern-gothic coming-of-age tale.But this is not just world-building. How do you find time and discipline to get a manuscript completed? There is a wealth of wisdom for writers about Stephanie's intuitive writing style, and tidbits about her non-traditional way are littered throughout this conversation. As she puts it, finding ways to "write in the margins" is one of the tips we like to share here at Talking Book Publishing.We'd like to hear from you as well. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet. We'd love to know how you build your worlds and your writing process.Website: stephaniekemler.com/Instagram: @writingstephaniekemlerGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/6823337Publisher: www.curiouscorvidpublishing.comWe'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

One in four readers is listening...There are so many platforms to get your book into the hands of readers. But how do you choose where to put your money as a self or indie-published author? The current audiobook industry is raking in over $16b a year. Our guest today, on the first episode of season three, is Scott Ellis. He's created a business around getting your books narrated and out into the world for readers or listeners, as the case may be. Scott goes over everything from how you get paid to how he gets paid. Plus, the benefits of producing your work in this media. A jam-packed 55 minutes, co-hosted by Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, season three is bound to be exciting with our new platform.Let us know if you have any requests for topics for us to discuss in season three at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today.Resources from Scott:Instagram - @scott_ellis_readsFaceBook -www.facebook.com/scottellisreadsTikTok - @scottellisreadsnarrationwww.acx.comwww.findawayvoices.comwww.proaudiovoices.comwww.scottellisreads.comwww.serclassroom.com - This is Scott's online, video-based learning platform for those who would like to become narrators.We'd like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you'd like us to interview, please email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.today and join the conversation in the comments on our Instagram @writerspubsnet.

Do you need an editor? Have you ever wanted to pick an editor's brain before you had to pay them? Do you even know what an editor does for your manuscript? We round out 2022 with our last episode of the season and the talented Anna Corbeaux of Corbeaux Editorial Services. Kathleen and Adanna pick the brain of a full-time working copy and developmental editor to get your questions answered. Anna is so open with advice for what you can do as an author to make your manuscript great. From plotting your story, and character arcs, to grammar and when to let your editor take over your commas. These three get into the nitty gritty of what makes a book. Almost no stone was left unturned over this hour-long conversation. It's an episode you don't want to miss for your writing journey.We at Talking Book Publishing are looking forward to 2023 and our third season. We will continue to bring you great guests for fun and informative conversations. We've especially enjoyed our new platform with a more roundtable feel. We hope you will as well. We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. Please let us know if there are topics you'd like us to cover in the upcoming season by emailing: podcast@talkingbookpublishing.todaySee you all in 2023! Resources from Anna:For beat sheets:Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Jessica Brody also has a beat sheet breakdown on her website at https://www.jessicabrody.com/2020/11/how-to-write-your-novel-using-the-save-the-cat-beat-sheet/For POV:I recommend Emma Darwin's blog at This Itch of Writing a lot, but specifically her series about POV which starts with this post:  https://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/2011/10/point-of-view-narrators-1-the-basics.html And her post about psychic/narrative distance here: https://emmadarwin.typepad.com/thisitchofwriting/psychic-distance-what-it-is-and-how-to-use-it.html The book Self-Editing for Fiction Writers by Renni Browne and Dave King is another excellent resource for learning more about POV, as well as all sorts of other stuff.

Firefighting pushes the body to breaking point; Kevin Goodan's poem locates the “ash-dark art” of firefighting not just in the wilderness where the team worked, but in the muscles of the firefighters. Kevin Goodan was born in Montana and raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation where his stepfather and brothers are tribal members. Goodan earned his BA from the University of Montana and worked as a firefighter for ten years with the U.S. Forest Service before receiving his MFA from University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2004. He has taught at the University of Connecticut and has served as Visiting Writer at Wesleyan University. He is author of Spot Weather Forecast (Alice James Books 2021), Anaphora (Alice James Books 2018), Let the Voices (Red Hen Press 2016), and Upper Level Disturbances (Center for Literary Publishing 2012).Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.We're pleased to offer Kevin Goodan's poem, and invite you to connect with Poetry Unbound throughout this season.Pre-order the forthcoming book Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World and join us in our new conversational space on Substack.

In the summer of 1972, one band soared to the top of the charts and changed the music scene forever. The Eagles brought new sound and talent into the world, creating a following and loyal fans.In today's episode, authors Rik Forgo (Previous book: Eagles: Before the Band, book one in a trilogy on the Eagles) and Steve Cafarelli join Kathleen and discuss rock music history. They delve into their new book, an impressive rock forensic dive into the years the band made history, Eagles: Up Ahead in the Distance. It's a conversation steeped in classic rock history, and this is a Talking Book Publishing for your commute. Eagles: Up Ahead in the Distance is available anywhere books are sold and released on Nov. 10, 2022.If you're listening to this podcast between 11/12 and 11/16, the Kindle version is free to download on Amazon.Please let us know if you would like us to cover any subjects in future podcasts. We'd love the feedback and to ensure we bring the information you wish to hear.

Adanna continues the chat with Rik and Steve, discussing the process of co-authorship, the ups and downs, and what they did to make the process go smoothly. Eagles: Up Ahead in the Distance was a massive undertaking, with over 500 pages of information to keep track of, and these two did it beautifully. Join these three and get some tricks and tips for your next project, or just more on the Eagles and have a good time with them in the after-hours segment.

Today marks the last episode of our 805 Writers Conference highlight series. Our guest is a New York Times multi-bestselling author, creator of the Red Sneaker Writing Center, and organizer of WriterCon, William Bernhardt. Kathleen and William discuss his career as an author. From hundreds of rejections to becoming a bestseller, William has spanned three decades as an author, adjusting to the times along the way.William's mystery series have been a massive success for him. But recognizing his industry struggles over the years led him to create the Red Sneaker Writing Center, because he couldn't find books that help teach process and development he liked. Each book is subject-specific, short but chalked full of info every writer needs.William will be at the 805 Writers Conference on November 5 & 6, 2022, as a keynote speaker, member of the mystery panel, and teaching an intensive workshop on characters. Once you hear his voice on the podcast, you'll want to listen to more of him."Keep writing, and remember you cannot fail if you refuse to quit."-William Bernhardt

Following Kathleen's segment with NY Times bestselling author William Bernhardt, Adanna Moriarty, our producer, takes up the host mantel jumping into the conversation. Adanna and William get into process, how to create a dedicated practice, and what William thinks helps aspiring authors be successful. Writing is hard, and getting to pick a successful author's brain, let alone one who has been writing as a career for thirty years, is a happy place for Adanna.The pair also discuss pitching a series vs. a stand-alone book to the bigger publishing houses and what they look for when a new author comes to them.William is very supportive of aspiring authors, and you can feel that through this after-hours conversation. Join us for both segments and get to know William before he joins us as a speaker and workshop leader at the 805 Writers Conference.

Today we explore Julie D. Summers decades-plus journey writing her new book, Off My Knees: From Skid Row to Sunset Boulevard. Writing a memoir can be incredibly hard, and both Kathleen and Adanna jump into this conversation together as they try on a new platform for the podcast. Yet, Julie's story is one of resilience and hope amid some very dark, troubling times.This episode focuses more on "what makes a memoir?" than a how-to. It's not just about having had struggles or a fascinating life, although Julie has had both. But more so the willingness to have the guts, chutzpah, and the ability to self-reflect. Julie gives tips throughout the conversation to help and encourage others seeking to write their memoir and for folks climbing out of hard times.Julie's memoir takes you through her life, from childhood to later in life. It's a seemingly endless string of trauma, yet in how she writes her story, there is light at the end of the tunnel with every downturn. If you listen to this on its release day (10/13/22), the eBook will be free for the next five days starting 10/14 on Kindle."We really enjoyed this format for the podcast and will be incorporating it into our upcoming Season Three starting in January. Let us know if you did too." - Adanna Moriarty, Producer, Talking Book Publishing Podcast.

For the last several episodes, we've been doing a highlight series on the podcast, interviewing our speakers for the 805 Writers Conference. Today Kathleen highlights award-winning author Mark H. Parsons. He's a multi-talented major house-signed non-fiction and YA writer and musician. Kathleen and Mark discuss his latest YA work, The 9:09 Project, releasing in November 2022, from Delacorte/Random House. The story follows a young man dealing with grief. He starts taking photographs every day at 9:09. Inspiring him to use this project to put his grief to work for him. They touch briefly on the process Mark takes while developing his stories, but more so on the why of them. Writing YA allows an author to explore significant subject matters and how to deal with life-altering moments. Join the discussion and get inspired by yet another one of our very talented conference speakers. 

"Adanna and Mark dive into the writing process—what Adanna calls inopportune moments that spark creativity and overcome writer's block. They go over writing styles and how no matter your method, you can pull from all different places to be successful. It's possible the most essential bit of their 20ish-minute conversation is the process for querying larger publishing houses. Listen to both segments together. Having the main episode and the after-hours released together is a rare treat. We're very excited to have Mark as one of our speakers this year at the 805 Writers Conference."

Today Kathleen has the treat of talking with award-winning author Jule Selbo, who has spent her whole career as a writer, from playwright to screenwriter, and finally making space for her dream of writing mysteries. Jule has dedicated her life to the craft of writing. Her first novel in the Dee Rommel Mystery series, 10 Days, has won or been a finalist in multiple awards. The pair talk about Jules's journey from her start in Fargo, North Dakota, writing plays in her garage to working on major tv shows and movies in Hollywood. It's a great inspirational story for aspiring writers and writers in all places of their career. Listen to Jule's story and learn about her process and dedication-plus how moving across the country prompted the perfect location for the mystery series she'd been kicking around in her head for years. Jule's next book in the series, 9 Days, comes out September 28, 2022 and is published by Pandamoon Publishing. It will be available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Jule will be a speaker at the 805 Writers Conference on November 5-6, 2022, on the Mystery Summit Panel. The conference is available in person and through zoom. For more information, go to 805writersconference.com.Our After Hours segment with Jule, Conversations with the Producer, will be out next week, September 29, as we highlight the 805 speakers. A special treat, starting September 29, Jule's new book, 9 Days, will be free on Kindle for five days. Get yourself a copy, and leave a review when you're done reading it. There are so many writers out there who have become successful. We have the pleasure of being able to interview them and pick their brains. Tune in to our bi-monthly podcast to learn from literary and publishing industry experts. Every bit of information you can gather on your writing journey pushes you one step closer to success. 

If you only listen to one of our podcasts this year, let it be this one…As an indie press-seeking or self-published author, the dream is to get your hard-won book out into the hands of the public. Some will jump when offered the chance because it sounds too good to be true. In this episode, Kathleen and Penny Sansevieri go in-depth into the darker side of the publishing world. A caution for the hopeful to do their due diligence before handing money to a supposed publishing company or marketing firm.Penny is a marketing expert who recently has run into scammers using her company's name to fleece folks out of thousands of dollars. It's a heartbreaking side of the industry. We at Talking Book Publishing wanted to cover this topic. We feel the responsibility to our audience to inform on all sides of this industry. So you can make informed decisions when it comes time to take the preverbal leap of faith with your book. Remember, not all companies are bad, and there are some great tips in this episode to help you on your book journey.Penny will also be a speaker at this year's 805 Writers Conference and will be doing a session, a workshop, and mini group talks with a handful of people. For more information, you can visit 805WritersConference.com.

This week's episode of Talking Book Publishing is a rare treat for us. It's never happened in the podcast's two seasons that we get to talk with an author on the release day of their book. Today our guest Bruce Carlin is the author of Undeterred: How One Determined Vietnamese Orphan Carved Out a Place for Himself in America. This novelistic biography is an immigrant story of resilience and determination. Bruce and Kathleen discuss his writing process, the book's subject, dive a little into the stock market, and how these pieces combine to tell a compelling once-in-a-lifetime story.If you are listening in the first five days of this episode beginning July 14, 2022, Undeterred is on kindle for free, so download it, read it, and leave a review. Reviews help indie authors sell more books, getting them into the hands of readers that will appreciate the genre, author, and story.

For each writer on the publishing path, the journey is different. Today our guest is best-selling and award-winning author Wendelin Van Draanen. She writes YA fiction across genres in hopes that youth can find courage, relatability, and light in her stories.Kathleen and Wendelin discuss how she became an author. Never having written a thing—from math teacher to signed author—she currently has published over 30 books. Her story is an integral part of the author's journey after 10 years of rejection. An editor finally saw what Wendelin knew was true already. Through perseverance and dedication to her main character, something any writer would benefit from when trying to sell their stories.Fresh off a book tour for her newest novel, The Peach Rebellion. Set in 1940s central California, Wendelin made time to sit with our host for another can't miss episode of Talking Book Publishing.

Self-publishing takes a toll on the indie author's finances. Have you ever wondered how you're going to pull off each step, from editing to cover and interior layout design? You can't skimp in these areas. Not to cause anxiety because there are resources out there if you're willing to get creative. On today's episode, Kathleen talks with Brenda Vaca, a poet, and creator of the indie publishing house Riot of Roses. When Brenda created her book (Riot of Roses), she turned to crowdsourcing, successfully funding the entire project using a Kickstarter campaign. Come along on this conversation, get to know Brenda and what she learned through the process, so you don't have to. 

In today's episode, our guest Kimberly Davis Basso talks about self-publishing. She has won multiple awards for her books, two memoirs (I'm a Little Brain Dead and Birth and Other Stories), plus a new book of horror short stories (Next Door). Kimberley is a wealth of information and shares it freely with our listeners. A former playwright, Kimberly took the leap into writing books after a stroke and surviving it. Her memoirs and horror stories are filled with humor. She brings her confidence and energy from a lifetime of theater into her author life. Tune in and spend a half-hour of your day with us and get a better understanding of what it takes to be successful on your own book journey. 

In Part two of our LA Times Festival of Books author showcase, we talk with three more authors who will be in the WPN booth (#200). Norbert Soski, Author of Only Human, A Guide to the Human Operating System; RosaLinda Diaz, Author of Rom-Com Bee Stings; and Adanna Moriarty, best-selling author of Threadbare, a Patchwork of Poems that Make a Life. In this episode, you get to know each author and what you can expect from them at the festival. Both Norbert and RosaLinda have cool giveaways for the folks who buy their books during the weekend (April 23 &24), and Adanna's publisher is bringing all sorts of goodies. The LA Times Festival of Books is one of the largest book fests in the country, with an expected 100,000 people to walk through the free event held annually on USC's campus. Thousands of books, music, special lectures, a poetry stage, and more. It's an excellent opportunity to meet authors face to face, find your next read or your future 100 reads, and don't forget to bring a large bag and get all those books signed!!

April is an exciting month for the book world. The LA Times Festival of Books is one of the largest book fest in the country, usually seeing 150,000 guests throughout the weekend. The last two years have halted this giant outdoor festival, but 2022 will bring it back to life. Expecting around 100,000 people to walk around the festival held on the USC campus in Los Angeles. Every year WPN reserves a big booth, and our members join us, allowing them to sell and hype their books up. It's networking at its most pure. In this episode, we talk with three authors from the WPN booth, S.R. Strickland, author of The Awakening of La Muse; Tamara Miller Davis, author of Despite the Buzz; and Catherine Klatzker, author of You Will Never Be Normal. These three ladies have written inspiring stories, all very different voices that need to be heard. 

Best-Selling author, speaker, and marketing consultant Derek Doepker has developed an efficient way to keep new authors on track with their marketing needs. An acronym, ASPIRE, breaks down his steps in an easy-to-remember way. He studied successful authors and what they used to sell more books to develop this method. Join in the conversation with Kathleen and Derek on today's episode of Talking Book Publishing as Derek breaks it down for you and gives direction to authors on marketing their books.

In Conversation With Cynthia Parker-Ohene   This month CLP editorial assistant Sara Hughes sits down with Cynthia Parker-Ohene to discuss her debut collection, Daughters of Harriet, part of the Mountain/West Poetry Series published by the Center for Literary Publishing. In a wide-ranging discussion, Cynthia and Sara talk about the legacy of Black women, namely Harriet […]

On the first anniversary of indie-press Curious Corvid Publishing, Kathleen talks with founder Ravven White. They cover how the house came to be from Ravvens's self-publishing dreams and what made her decide to open the imprint to submissions. The fledgling Curious Corvid has published an astonishing twelve works, from literary journals, Syfy/fantasy to poetry and a lovely collection of gothic works. There's a little sneak peek into the upcoming year, with at least a book a month, and in October, the Corvid Grimoire will be released, featuring a collection of short stories from the indie publisher's signed authors. If you are in the Los Angeles area April 23 & 24, Curious Corvid will be at the LA Times Festival of Books in the Writers & Publishers Network booth #200. We hope to see you there. curiouscorvidpublishing.com

In part two with Kathleen and Adanna, Kathleen spearheads the interview with Adanna centering it around eBooks and eBook promotions and a more in-depth look at Amazon ads and Goodreads. They cover your author website, social media, and how you tie all these elements together. They also revisit your genre aesthetic and go deeper into linking the personal elements as the author into your overall genre vibe. In 2020, eBook sales were up 22% over previous years. It might seem like a market that doesn't need attention. But the reality is that 35% of the market reads on their eReader, compared to 37% who only read physical books. Adanna's Business website hereAdanna's Book website here

In part one of this two-part series with show host Kathleen Kaiser and producer Adanna Moriarty, the conversation centers around what an author needs for a successful book launch. Adanna interviews with Kathleen, asking everything from knowing your audience to what elements you need for your author platform, Amazon, Goodreads, and more. An in-depth look at marketing for your genre, this series is a can't miss informational journey to the tools you need to sell more books.

Patrice Karst, million-selling children's book author of "The Invisible String." We talk about her years-long struggle to find her audience and the amazing take-off of the paperback version with her new publisher Little, Brown Books. She now has a series of books helping children and adults deal with loss.patricekarst.com

Canada has an impressive tradition of producing great printer/trade-publishers. Three of our best are Stan Bevington, Tim Inkster, and Andrew Steeves. Ancient interviews with all three can be found here on The Biblio File website.   The one with Andrew took place a dozen years ago, so I figured it was time to clock another. I drove down to Kentville, Nova Scotia last month, where Andrew lives and works, and sat down with him again, just inside the place where the wall cordoning off his office used to sit (it came down about a decade ago). Andrew bills himself as a writer, editor, typographer, letterpress printer and literary publisher. I know him as the co-founder (with Gary Dunfield) of Gaspereau Press. Over the past two decades he's won more than 50 citations for excellence in book design from Canada's Alcuin Society. His essay collection Smoke Proofs: Essays on Literary Publishing, Printing and Typography appeared in 2014.   We talk here mostly about the specifics of book design and how Andrew makes books that very beautifully and aptly express their contents; plus "best" title selection, pilcrows, and the importance in life of paying attention.  

Poets Jaswinder Bolina and Victoria Chang virtually gathered to discuss their latest books — Jaswinder’s first essay collection Of Color (McSweeney’s, 2020) and Victoria’s 2020 National Book Award longlisted Obit (Copper Canyon Press, 2020) — as well as artistic influences and a new generation of poetry.Jaswinder Bolina is an American writer. His first collection of essays Of Color was published by McSweeney’s in June 2020. His most recent collection of poetry The 44th of July was released by Omnidawn in April 2019. It’s been named a finalist for the 2019 Big Other Book Award and was long-listed for the 2019 PEN America Open Book Award. His previous collections include Phantom Camera (winner of the 2012 Green Rose Prize in Poetry from New Issues Press), Carrier Wave (winner of the 2006 Colorado Prize for Poetry from the Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University), and the digital chapbook The Tallest Building in America (Floating Wolf Quarterly 2014). An international edition of Phantom Camera is available from Hachette India. His poems have appeared in numerous literary journals and been included in The Best American Poetry series. His essays can be found at The Poetry Foundation, McSweeney’s, Himal Southasian, The Writer, and other magazines. They have also appeared in anthologies including the 14th edition of The Norton Reader (W.W. Norton & Company 2016), Language: A Reader for Writers (Oxford University Press 2013), and Poets on Teaching (University of Iowa Press 2011). He teaches on the faculty of the M.F.A. Program in Creative Writing at the University of Miami.Victoria Chang’s new book of poetry, Obit , was published by Copper Canyon Press in 2020. Other poetry books are Barbie Chang, The Boss, Salvinia Molesta, and Circle. She also edited an anthology, Asian American Poetry: The Next Generation. She has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Katherine Min MacDowell Fellowship, a Sustainable Arts Foundation Fellowship, a Poetry Society of America Alice Fay di Castagnola Award, a Pushcart, a Lannan Residency Fellowship, and other awards. Her poems have been published in Best American Poetry. Her children’s picture book Is Mommy? (Beach Lane/Simon & Schuster), was illustrated by Marla Frazee and was named a NYT Notable Book.  Her middle grade verse novel, Love, Love was published by Sterling Publishing in 2020. She is a contributing editor of the literary journal, Copper Nickel and a poetry editor at Tupelo Quarterly, as well as a contributing editor for On the Seawall. She is the Program Chair of Antioch University’s low-residency MFA Program, as well as co-coordinates the Idyllwild Writers Week. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and her wiener dogs, Mustard and Ketchup.

Fantastic advice from the authors, poets, & industry professionals at #AWP20. This is part one of a three-episode series featuring Bloomsday Literary’s partnership with #AWP20 to bring you all the literary goings-on from this year’s conference.Angela “AJ” Super 0:00Angela Super is the author of Erebus Dawning, forthcoming from Aethon Books. We caught up with her while she took a break from woman-ing the table for the Debut Novelists 2020 booth. She hands out lovely advice to up and coming writers/neophytes/worriers on her Bloggy Blog and was an absolute joy to kick off our AWP special episodes. Follow her on Twitter @AllBrevityWit, where she delivers lovely advice free of charge on how to #PitMad, #PracPic, and #FriFirst. Outspoken Bean 15:30Performance poet, teacher, and slam poetry coach talks with us about all the ways poetry can connect people in the community. Bean shares about his youth advocacy work for young writers with Space City Youth Slams. If you’re a young person looking for a way in, check for updates on Youth Poetry Slams and opportunities to engage. We talk five minute poems, #midweekstanzas. Bean loves his poetry kids so much, he is missing Coachella. That is dedication. Also we learn things about sand clocks. Bean would love to hear from you @outspokenbean on all the social media.Katharine Coldiron 37:10We speak with Katharine Coldiron about her gem of a novel, Ceremonials, a “bisexual ghost story about love and obsession,” inspired by the Florence and the Machine album of the same name. We talk about the non-profit organization, VIDA — for which she writes interviews — and the good work they do to shine light upon the gaps in representation across gender lines in all aspects of the publishing industry. We reference an amazing interview on the origin of VIDA in Literary Publishing in the 21st Century. Book Recommendation Bonus: check out Katharine’s listical, 5 Craft Books off the Beaten Path.Follow Katharine @ferrifrigida.Johnny Payne 58:30Director of the MFA program at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Johnny Payne, talks with us about how to make your creative writing sample especially attractive to the application committee. He talks about the virtues of finding a CWP that fits your exact needs and is honest about delivering on those. Continuing a favorite thread of this our beloved podcast, we address the concept of literary citizenship (i.e., why it pays to not be an a**hole). Craft book manual he teaches: Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays.Icess Fernandez 1:10:00We finish up Day 1 on an optimistic note from Icess Fernandez, author, teacher, and generally inspiring woman of all trades. From finding the right place to submit your work, to writing away the stigma of mental illness, and feeling fantastic doing it, we cover all the topics. Phuc channels the spirits of John Grisham or Johnny Cash (who can tell?). Icess dispenses quality writing advice in her blog and podcast, Dear Reader: Mental Health and the Writing Life. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

What's good fam—did our first a live episode with the inimitable Natalie Scenters-Zapico as part of Lit Crawl: Seattle. It was wonderful. Hear us chop it up about Concha Piquer, ending poems, and the ethics of repetition.  Natalie Scenters-Zapico is a fronteriza from the sister cities of El Paso, Texas, U.S.A., and Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, México. She is the author of Lima :: Limón (Copper Canyon 2019), which has been reviewed widely in prominent periodicals including The New Yorker, and The Verging Cities (Center for Literary Publishing 2015), which won the PENAmerican/Joyce Osterweil Award, GLCA's New Writers Award, and more. She has won fellowships from the Lannan Foundation (2017), CantoMundo (2015), and a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Fellowship from the Poetry Foundation (2018). Her poems have appeared in a wide range of anthologies and literary magazines including Best American Poetry 2015, POETRY, Tin House, Kenyon Review, and more. She teaches poetry workshops in English and Spanish through the Department of English and the Latina/o Studies Program at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington.  

On this week's episode of the Calvary Life Podcast, Eric and Matt take a look behind the curtain into the world of publishing and Christian literature with Curtis and Karen Yates! Together, they talk about what it takes to make it as an author in the world of social media, how to navigate working with your spouse at a family business, and even give a sneak peek at Eric and Matt's new half non-fiction, half fiction, christian sci-fi novel! 

Recorded at the Lannan Meeting House in Santa Fe, New Mexico on October 13, 2019. Natalie Scenters-Zapico is from the sister cities of El Paso, Texas, USA, and Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, México. Her first book, The Verging Cities (Center for Literary Publishing 2015), won the PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry, Great Lakes Colleges Association’s New […]

Books/Projects by Rachel ZuckerSoundMachine (Wave, 2019)The Pedestrians (Wave, 2014)Mothers (Counterpoint, 2013)Museum of Accidents (Wave, 2009)The Bad Wife Handbook (Wesleyan University Press, 2008)The Last Clear Narrative (Wesleyan University Press, 2004)Eating in the Underworld (Wesleyan University Press, 2003)Home/birth: a poemic with Arielle Greenberg ( 2011)Women Poets on Mentorship: Efforts and Affections with Arielle Greenberg (University of Iowa Press, 2008)Starting Today: 100 Poems for Obama’s First One Hundred Days with Arielle GreenbergSoundMachine, the audio projectBooks by Guest InterviewersSharon OldsArias (Knopf, 2019)Odes (Knopf, 2016)Stag’s Leap (Knopf, 2012)One Secret Thing (Knopf, 2008)Strike Sparks (Knopf, 2004)The Unswept Room (Knopf, 2002)Blood, Tin, Straw (Knopf, 1999)The Wellspring (Knopf, 1996)The Father (Knopf, 1992)Gold Cell (Knopf, 1987)The Dead and the Living (Knopf, 1984)Satan Says (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1980)Wayne KoestenbaumCircus (Soft Skull, 2019)Camp Marmalade (Nightboat, 2019)Double Talk (Routledge, 2018)Notes on Glaze (Cabinet, 2016)Andy Warhol (Open Road, 2015)The Pink Trance Notebooks (Nightboat, 2015)My 1980s and Other Essays (FSG, 2013)The Anatomy of Harpo Marx (UC Press, 2012)Blue Stranger with Mosaic Background (Turtle Point, 2012)Humiliation (Picador, 2011)Jackie Under My Skin (Picador, 2009)Hotel Theory (Soft Skull, 2007)Best-selling Jewish Porn Films (Turtle Point, 2006)Model Homes (BOA Editions, 2004)Moira Orfei in Aigues-Mortes (Soft Skull, 2004)The Queen’s Throat (De Capo, 2001)The Milk of Inquiry (Persea, 1999)Rhapsodies of a Repeat Offender (George Brazillier, 1995)Ode to Anna Moffo (Persea, 1991)Cathy Park HongMinor Feelings (One World, 2020)Engine Empire (WW Norton, 2013)Dance Dance Revolution (WW Norton, 2008)Translating Mo’um (Hanging Loose, 2002)Craig Morgan TeicherWe Begin in Gladness (Graywolf, 2018)The Trembling Answers (BOA Editions, 2017)To Keep Love Blurry (BOA Editions, 2012)Cradle Book (BOA Editions, 2010)Brenda Is In the Room (Center for Literary Publishing, 2008)Liner notes03:08 Introduction to episode08:45 Conversation with Josh Goren13:40 Conversation with Wayne Koestenbaum35:35 Conversation with Sharon Olds43:40 Conversation with Craig Morgan Teicher55:35 Conversation with Cathy Park Hong1:15:30 Conversation with Josh Goren1:23:19 Excerpt from “The Moon is in Her Caul Tonight”1:41:17 Outro to the episodeAll audio was recorded by Rachel Zucker.TRANSCRIPT TO COME

Lauren Haldeman is the author of Instead of Dying (winner of the 2017 Colorado Prize for Poetry, Center for Literary Publishing, 2017), Calenday (Rescue Press, 2014), and the artist book The Eccentricity is Zero (Digraph Press, 2014). Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Tin House, Colorado Review, Fence, The Iowa Review, and The Rumpus. A comic-book artist and poet, she has taught in the U.S. as well as internationally. She has been a recipient of the 2015 Sustainable Arts Foundation Award, the Colorado Prize for Poetry, and fellowships from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. You can find her online at http://laurenhaldeman.com.Kiki Petrosino is the author of three books of poetry: Witch Wife (2017), Hymn for the Black Terrific (2013), and Fort Red Border (2009), all from Sarabande Books. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her poems and essays have appeared in Poetry, The Best American Poetry, The Nation, The New York Times, Fence, Gulf Coast, Jubilat, Tin House, and online at Ploughshares. She is founder and co-editor of Transom, an independent online poetry journal. She is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Louisville, where she directs the Creative Writing Program. She also teaches part-time in the brief-residency MFA program at Spalding University. Her awards include a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and research fellowships from the University of Louisville's Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.Read "Nome, a Sonnet," by Lauren Haldeman.Read "A Guide to the Louisa County Free Negro & Slave Records, 1770–1865," by Kiki Petrosino.

Lauren Haldeman is the author of Instead of Dying (winner of the 2017 Colorado Prize for Poetry, Center for Literary Publishing, 2017), Calenday (Rescue Press, 2014), and the artist book The Eccentricity is Zero (Digraph Press, 2014). Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Tin House, Colorado Review, Fence, The Iowa Review, and The Rumpus. A comic-book artist and poet, she has taught in the U.S. as well as internationally. She has been a recipient of the 2015 Sustainable Arts Foundation Award, the Colorado Prize for Poetry, and fellowships from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. You can find her online at http://laurenhaldeman.com.Kiki Petrosino is the author of three books of poetry: Witch Wife (2017), Hymn for the Black Terrific (2013), and Fort Red Border (2009), all from Sarabande Books. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Her poems and essays have appeared in Poetry, The Best American Poetry, The Nation, The New York Times, Fence, Gulf Coast, Jubilat, Tin House, and online at Ploughshares. She is founder and co-editor of Transom, an independent online poetry journal. She is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Louisville, where she directs the Creative Writing Program. She also teaches part-time in the brief-residency MFA program at Spalding University. Her awards include a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and research fellowships from the University of Louisville's Commonwealth Center for the Humanities and Society and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.Read "Nome, a Sonnet," by Lauren Haldeman.Read "A Guide to the Louisa County Free Negro & Slave Records, 1770–1865," by Kiki Petrosino.Recorded On: Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Brad Listi talks with Lauren Haldeman, author of the poetry collection INSTEAD OF DYING (Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University). It is the winner of the Colorado Prize for Poetry. Haldeman is a graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop. Her other books include CALENDAY (Rescue Press, 2014) and THE ECCENTRICITY IS ZERO (Digraph Press, 2014). A finalist for the Walt Whitman Award and National Poetry Series, her work has appeared in Tin House, Fence, the Iowa Review, and the Rumpus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcast: Literary Publishing This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, put your pen to paper with a discussion on literary publishing. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark Pearson and clerk Ben Shaw for an informative chat about the different ways writers make money selling and licensing...

Kevin Goodan‘s latest book of poems, Upper Level Disturbances (Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University, 2012), directly challenges modern society in at least one respect: the poems exist as a result of humility, the opposite of boasting which our culture rewards. In the poems, we’re introduced to a speaker whose daily experiences – which involve working dangerously or dangerously at rest – seems nearly shorn of his fellow human beings, and in fact it often feels that his poems might be the only communication he has with anyone beyond the forest and fires and rivers and beasts that populate his verse. Ultimately, however, Kevin Goodan is a poet who is generously private: his voice is totally singular in expression (no one sounds like him), but also belongs to us. We might not entirely relate to his physical labor, his actual work that is represented in these poems, but his spiritual labor and work is undoubtedly our own. But perhaps what is most powerful about these poems, poems haunted by the natural and immaterial worlds, is that the poet – unlike most of us – is fiercely inner-directed: acting in the world not based on established norms, but moving according to his own morality, calibrated and re-calibrated by suffering and grace. In our conversation we talk about growing up on the Flathead Indian reservation in Montana, his work in forestry and firefighting, his eventual path towards poetry, and so much more. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Goodan‘s latest book of poems, Upper Level Disturbances (Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University, 2012), directly challenges modern society in at least one respect: the poems exist as a result of humility, the opposite of boasting which our culture rewards. In the poems, we’re introduced to a speaker whose daily experiences – which involve working dangerously or dangerously at rest – seems nearly shorn of his fellow human beings, and in fact it often feels that his poems might be the only communication he has with anyone beyond the forest and fires and rivers and beasts that populate his verse. Ultimately, however, Kevin Goodan is a poet who is generously private: his voice is totally singular in expression (no one sounds like him), but also belongs to us. We might not entirely relate to his physical labor, his actual work that is represented in these poems, but his spiritual labor and work is undoubtedly our own. But perhaps what is most powerful about these poems, poems haunted by the natural and immaterial worlds, is that the poet – unlike most of us – is fiercely inner-directed: acting in the world not based on established norms, but moving according to his own morality, calibrated and re-calibrated by suffering and grace. In our conversation we talk about growing up on the Flathead Indian reservation in Montana, his work in forestry and firefighting, his eventual path towards poetry, and so much more. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Collector, bibliographer, and typographer Mark Samuels Lasner is Senior Research Fellow at the University of Delaware Library and a recognized authority on the literature and art of the late Victorian period. A graduate of Connecticut College, he is the author or co-author of  among other works, The Bookplates of Aubrey Beardsley (Rivendale Press, 2008), A Bibliography of Enoch Soames (Rivendale Press, 1999), The Yellow Book: A Checklist and Index (Eighteen Nineties Society, 1998), A Selective Checklist of the Published Work of Aubrey Beardsley (Thomas G. Boss Fine Books, 1995), and England in the 1890s: Literary Publishing at the Bodley Head ( Georgetown U Press, 1990). His articles and notes have appeared in the Book Collector, Browning Institute Studies, Notes and Queries, and other journals. He has organized or co-curated exhibitions across the United States. I met with Mark in St. Petersburg, Florida to discuss the history of The Bodley Head and how one might best go about collecting work produced by this publisher.