Podcasts about publishing industry

How important are starred reviews to the life of your children's book? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Samantha Cotterill explain what they are and whether or not you need them to succeed. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

It's the end of an era: Will Terry is retiring from SVSLearn. Join Jake Parker and Lee White to learn what he's been working on and the lessons he's learned along the way. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

This week Erin M. Evans B. Dave Walters and Treavor Bettis are joined by Erin's agent - Bridget Smith! Together they talk about the Publishing Industry and Query Letters.Special Guest:Bridget Smith: https://awfulagent.com/agents/bridget-smith/ Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/writingaboutdragons Starring:Erin M Evans (Empire of Exiles, Brimstone Angels)https://bsky.app/profile/erinmevans.bsky.social B. Dave Walters (A Darkened Wish, Black Dice Society)https://bsky.app/profile/bdavewalters.bsky.social Treavor Bettis (Difficulty Class, Champions of Lore)https://bsky.app/profile/thetreavor.bsky.social Join the Discord!https://discord.gg/MdSVsfpTzu Buy Relics of Ruin!Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Relics-Ruin-Books-Usurper-2/dp/031644104X Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/relics-of-ruin-erin-m-evans/1143299833?ean=9780316441049 Check out B. Dave's Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/bdavewalters Enroll in B. Dave's 14 Day Writer:https://www.theundisputedacademy.com/14-day-writer-home-page

Is your artistic voice discovered or created? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Anthony Wheeler share how to unlock a style that feels uniquely you.Sign up for Lee White's watercolor workshop in Spain 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

What if the traditional publishing world says “no”? Eleanor Anstruther—acclaimed novelist and creator of The Literary Obsessive—shares her bold leap into indie publishing, serialising fiction and memoir on Substack, and why you need an Artist DNA to draw an audience.We discuss: Her aristocratic background and experience living in a communeNavigating rejection and the pivot to serialising work onlineThe realities (and surprises) of building a paid readership on SubstackAdvice for writers considering serialisation and indie publishingHow to build a creative communityPractical tips: drafting, book sales, pricing subscriptions, and more*ABOUT ELEANOR ANSTRUTHEREleanor Anstruther grew up in London, studied History of Art at Manchester, and spent twelve years travelling the world and starting a commune before turning to writing. Her debut novel, A Perfect Explanation, was longlisted for major prizes. Today, she serialises her fiction and memoir on Substack, where she's built a passionate readership and runs the celebrated interview series 8 Questions. Connect with her via The Literary Obsessive on Substack.*RESOURCES & LINKS

Is AI driving illustrators to extinction? Jake Parker, David Hohn, and Samantha Cotterill explore the nuances of launching your art career amid modern technology.  3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

How can I know if my project will succeed (before I dedicate my life to it)? Can I start painting yet? Is social media still worth the effort? Jake Parker and Lee White offer insights on these questions (plus a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their current projects).  3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

Are you ready to fully commit to your craft? David Hohn, Anthony Wheeler, and Lee White discuss overcoming art block, the risks of art careers, and how to know when you're ready to go big. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

What makes a good hobby, and do you need one? Should you worry about sharing your ideas too soon? And what if someone copies your project? Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and David Hohn debate these questions and offer their wisdom. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

Can you make it as a comic artist in 2025? Is this a dying market? Shawn Crystal gives his take on the modern comic industry and shares his advice to anyone hoping to see their work in print. Join the conversation! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michael Castleman, author of the book The Untold Story of Books. San Francisco freelance journalist Michael Castleman grew up in a suburb of New York City, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan, and earned a Masters of Journalism from UC Berkeley.   During a 50-year career, he has written 3,000 magazine and web articles and 19 books. Fourteen of his books deal with health and sexuality. Two were named Health Books of the Year by the American Library Association. One was nominated for Sex Book of the Year by the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Four of Castleman's books are mystery novels set in San Francisco that draw on the city's rich history. And one is his latest, The Untold Story of Books, which Library Journal called “concise, engrossing, and immensely readable.” After just eight weeks in print, it went into a second printing.   In my book review, I stated The Untold Story of Books is a look at publisher from the days before the Gutenberg press to present. And if you are afraid that this is going to be dry material, then you are mistaken! He does an amazing job of keeping readers glued to the pages.   He also debunks the myth that the "good ol' days" of publishing were good. In fact, he shows that publishing has always been difficult, has always dealt with piracy, and has always made it difficult for authors to make money writing.   I was most interested in publishing as it is today simply because I'm an author today. I love how he showed that having a book published is no longer the difficulty. Instead, because the gatekeepers to publishing have been removed, the struggle is now getting heard over all the noise. Anyone interested in books, publishing, writing, or history is sure to love this book.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Michael Castleman Website: www.mcastleman.com FB: @Michael Castleman LinkedIn: @Michael Castleman   Purchase The Untold Story of Books on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3QlsHqL Ebook: https://amzn.to/42ZS0X4   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #michaelcastleman #theuntoldstoryofbooks #nonfiction #writerscraft #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

How many ways can you monetize one illustration? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry teach how to make art that keeps on giving, plus how to popularize your IP and more! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

That Was The Week publisher Keith Teare believes that the publishing industry is about to be dramatically swept away by AI. I'm not sure. Here, for example, is Anthropic ‘s (Claude) 100 word summary of this week's KEEN ON AMERICA conversation with Keith:“The conversation between Andrew Keen and Keith Teare discusses OpenAI's new image generation tool that can now integrate text with images—a capability Keith considers revolutionary for publishing and graphic design. Andrew remains skeptical about its creative value. They debate whether this technology threatens graphic designers' jobs, with Keith arguing it will transform publishing workflows. They also discuss Google's experiment showing European users don't miss news content, Nick Denton's views on China, Trump's tariff policies, and Elon Musk merging X with his AI company. Keith highlights how AI is becoming integrated into content creation and publishing.”This sounds to me as if it was written by a12 year-old. Certainly not the kind of automated intelligence to keep a publisher up at night. However, if I ask Claude for five takeaways about our conversation this week, I get a much smarter response:Five Key Takeaways from the Conversation with Keith:* OpenAI's new image generation tool can now integrate text with images—a capability Keith views as revolutionary for publishing and graphic design, while Andrew remains skeptical about its creative value.* There's debate about AI's impact on creative professions—Keith believes tools like OpenAI's new image generator will transform graphic design workflows, while Andrew argues that human creativity remains essential.* Google's experiment revealed that removing European news content had negligible impact on user engagement, challenging assumptions about news content's value.* Elon Musk is merging X (formerly Twitter) with his AI company XAI, which Keith views as a smart financial move that could create a viable competitor to OpenAI.* Trump's tariff policies, particularly on vehicles, reflect a commitment to using trade barriers to encourage domestic manufacturing, signaling a broader trend toward economic nationalism.Smarter for sure. Maybe Keith is right. Perhaps traditional publishing companies like Adobe really are about to swept away by the AI revolution. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

The legendary James Gurney joins Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White to talk about his life as an artist, from a train-hopping twenty-one-year-old to becoming one of the most iconic illustrators of our time.  3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

When you're looking for a new book, are you ever swayed by the little quotes on the front cover? They might say “Unputdownable!” or "Obsessed!” and they can help books become bestsellers. But one US publisher thinks this “incestuous” practice needs a rethink. Author and radio host David Marr drops by to explain.

Author and Editorial Director Sareeta Domingo on writing love stories that feel real, breaking into publishing, and crafting authentic intimacy in fiction. She shares insights on balancing her dual careers in writing and editing, the biggest mistakes authors make when submitting, and how the romance industry is evolving.*ABOUT SAREETA DOMINGO Sareeta Domingo is the Editorial Director at Trapeze Books (Hachette) and the author of The Three of Us and If I Don't Have You, shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2021. She edited the romance anthology Who's Loving You and writes YA fiction under S.A. Domingo. RESOURCES & LINKS

Today's show includes Ditching based Annabel Thorpe talking about her historical fiction set in Italy and how her work as a travel journalist has informed her writing.  Judy Upton discusses her Sussex based mystery Series. Tom Johnstone talks about how he uses Brighton's unseen history to write short fiction. Sam at Brighton Waterstones talks about their jam-packed event programme in April and May and  Anna Jefferson from New Writing South is back to discuss their Publishing Industry Day which is a must go-to for all aspiring authors in Sussex. 

Is it possible to make art with kids at home? Anthony Wheeler, Sam Cotterill, and Will Terry share how to balance parenting and creativity (without feeling guilty).  3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

Join us as we remind you how important it is to celebrate your own art (coz no one's gonna do it for you!).Fully raw ep today. No music (sorry to our composer/intro creator Matilda Eyre) I ran out of time.The Collective is open for 5 days only!WNYA is our now everywhere00:00 Introduction and First Impressions of New York City01:20 The Inspired Collective Membership03:57 Challenges with Book Launch Planning05:32 Grassroots Book Events and Community Support06:17 Reflections on the Publishing Industry (oh-oh!)13:23 Celebrating the Book's Success19:30 We love our agents!20:51 Iconic New York Moments24:19 The Importance of Celebration29:36 (More) Publishing Industry Frustrations36:51 Gratitude and Farewell

'[Olympia's] gorgeous vaulted glass roof feels kind of like a metaphor for the fair itself. Rooted in history, but always looking upwards and outwards.' Something a bit different today: join me for a deep dive into a publisher's experience of London Book Fair 2025. I have been to a LOT of book fairs, but this one was a little different. I'm exploring the issues faced by publishers of all sizes today, navigating challenges such as AI's disruptive potential to the demands of new EU regulations and the current geopolitical chaos, and reflecting on the opportunities they present. Whether you're in the business or simply curious about the world of books, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at an industry perpetually on the brink of transformation as well as a very personal reflection on how it feels to be part of it.

Should I create my passion project even if it won't pay well? Lee White and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to select a project, prioritize tasks, and advance your career while keeping the love of art alive. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

Alexa Bigwarfe interviews ghostwriter Roxanne McCarty-O'Kane about the art of ghostwriting, its benefits, and misconceptions. Roxanne shares her journey from journalism to ghostwriting, explains her process, and discusses why hiring a ghostwriter is a smart choice for entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and experts looking to publish impactful nonfiction books.

Should I create my passion project even if it won't pay well? Lee White and Anthony Wheeler discuss how to select a project, prioritize tasks, and advance your career while keeping the love of art alive. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

In this episode, learn how to prioritize quality over quick hits (even if it means slowing down). Jake Parker, Sam Cotterill, and Lee White give their tips for creating art you're proud to share. 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

This week, we were inspired by a thread in our Facebook group and are looking back on season 1 of the TV show Younger! This is Olivia's first watch and a rewatch for Becca, and we're very excited to break down how it reflects the publishing industry, discuss how it portrays authors, talk about the fashion, share if we are on Team Josh or Team Charles, and more!   Obsessions Olivia - Severance Season 2 + Reddit Becca - Lost re-watch   What we read this week Olivia - Nothing Serious by Emily J. Smith, Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner Becca -     This Month's Book Club Pick - Isola by Allegra Goodman (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Better Help - Visit BetterHelp.com/BADONPAPER today to get 10% off your first month.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

In Ep. 187, Kathleen Schmidt, author of the popular Substack newsletter, Publishing Confidential, joins Sarah to dissect and discuss the State of the Publishing Industry in 2024. Between a high-level look back, talk about the top sales and book trends, to what Kathleen sees on the horizon for 2025 in the book world, this episode is packed with info. Also, Kathleen shares her favorite books of 2024! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights 2024 bookish news and publishing trends overview. Kathleen grades last year's crop of books with an overall B+. How the middle-aged woman / menopause stories might shake out to be the next buzzy books. The ways the full book market is oversaturated. The impact TikTok still has on the book world. Kathleen breaks down the side-eye publishing attracts from other industries with its oddball business model.  Taylor Swift remains a hot topic in publishing with The Eras Tour Book. Did Spotify's entrance into audiobooks make a noticeable impact? The secret struggle of memoirs. Anticipating 2025's potential bookish trends. State of the Publishing Industry in 2024 High-Level Overview [2:02] All Fours by Miranda July (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:12] Sandwich by Catherine Newman (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [6:27] The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [6:58]   2024 Book Sales and Trends [9:35]  Leaving by Roxana Robinson (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:11]  Splinters by Leslie Jamison (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:14]  Liars by Sarah Manguso (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:16]  Crush by Ada Calhoun (Feb 25, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [30:17]  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:39] Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor (Jan 14, 2025) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[31:41]  Big Book Stories of 2024 [34:18] The Official Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book (Target Exclusive)(2024) [38:21]  2025 Publishing Predictions [42:48] Kathleen's 3 Favorites Books of 2024 [46:41] Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe (2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:01]  Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (2021) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:23] Foster by Claire Keegan (2010) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:54]  Other Links Publishing Confidential • Substack | What Book Publishing Needs to Consider in 2025

Can your relationship survive your illustration career? Jake Parker, Will Terry, and Lee White share how they've maintained healthy partnerships on the wild ride of artistic entrepreneurship. Listen and learn! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

What does Tom Cruise getting stuck in a time loop have to do with becoming a great artist? More than you'd expect! Learn how to iterate, how to avoid generic character designs (EVERYTHING has been done before, no exceptions!), and how you can supercharge your art skills with an online education for WAY cheaper than a traditional art school. Only on 3PP! 3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and show notes.

“Every time I read “Big” at a school, obviously I'm there to speak to kids about the story, and I hope they're all connecting with it, but at every single reading there is always an adult woman that comes to me and says, this is my story, I needed this when I was young. And I just wish we all knew that we were all going through the same thing.” -Vashti HarrisonVashti Harrison burst onto the children's book scene with her book, “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.” But to hear her tell it, Vashti still cannot believe that her entry point for kidlit was through nonfiction. Perhaps that is why she took such care and tenderness in creating her first fictional picture book, “Big.” In “Big,” we meet a young girl whose journey feels universally relatable, even if her story is uniquely hers. The book earned Vashti many accolades, including the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Award. But its profound effect on her personally was also a great gift and illuminating force for Vashti.  A New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and filmmaker, Vashti's words and artwork explore themes of identity, self-acceptance, and representation. In this episode, “Scratching the Surface: Vashti Harrison on Going Past Skin Deep,” Vashti reflects on how everyday magic and storytelling have shaped her life and work. She reflects on her childhood in "Only Lonely," Virginia, where she immersed herself in books and films and first thought of herself as a drawer. She also considers how she has navigated the complexities of beauty standards and body image over the years and shares the drawing contest she entered on a whim that led to a book deal in 24 hours!***Vashti's reading challenge, The BIG Reading List, is a curated list of books that inspired and helped her write “Big.” The titles are all about understanding and dismantling anti-fat and adultification bias and celebrating Black girlhood. Learn more and download Vashti's recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/vashti-harrison***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Kat Gatcomb. She was previously a youth services supervisor at The Nashua Public Library in New Hampshire and is now in customer success at Beanstack! Kat shares about an innovative program she facilitated that called upon a cross-section of her community. ***Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Lonely OnlyChapter 2 - Big Trouble in Little VashtiChapter 3 - Picking The WoundChapter 4 - The Secret GardenChapter 5 - Missing WinnieChapter 6 - Can You Be A Drawer? Chapter 7 - ReturningChapter 8 - Drawing In Little Readers Chapter 9 - Vashti's Caldecott SpeechChapter 10 - Vashti's BIG Reading ChallengeLinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupVashti HarrisonVashti Harrison Instagram“The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Barnett“The Secret Garden” MovieVashti's 2024 Caldecott Medal Acceptance SpeechFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Mel Webb, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Thinking about publishing and royalties and purpose.

In this conversation, Janeen Ippolito shares her predictions for the publishing industry in 2025, focusing on the impact of AI, the rise of personal branding, the evolution of direct sales, and the changing dynamics of author communities. She emphasizes the importance of critical thinking amidst information overload, the need for authors to establish their unique identities, and the challenges of managing profit margins in a competitive market. Ippolito also discusses the implications of tribalism in literature and the potential shifts in publishing models. Takeaways -AI will become more prevalent in publishing-Personal branding will rise as a counter to AI-Direct sales will become more decentralized and competitive-Content inclusion and exclusion will shape author communities-Profit margins will be harder to maintain-Short-term collaborations may replace traditional publishing models

Is the life of an illustrator all it's cracked up to be? Samantha Cotterill, Jake Parker, and Lee White compare what they anticipated to how their careers have shaken out.  PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

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In this best-of episode, discover our top tips on finding, firing, and working with agents, featuring Jake Parker, Lee White, Will Terry, Anthony Wheeler, and Samantha Cotterill. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Is it possible to be financially stable as an illustrator? How can I motivate myself to do work I don't enjoy? Sam Cotterill, Will Terry, and Anthony Wheeler share personal anecdotes and time-tested advice. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Join co-hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin as they sit down with Caitlin Horrocks, author of one of Wall Street Journal's Top Ten Books of 2019 and member of the GVSU Writing Department, to talk about all things books! From discussing her writing process to giving listeners advice on breaking into the publishing industry, Caitlin unshelves all the secrets to a successful writing career. This book-ish edition of the Work Like a Laker podcast is impossible to put down once you start listening, so get cozy and hit play! To find all of Caitlin Horrocks' books, visit her website: https://caitlinhorrocks.com/ Read the full transcript here. Caitlin Horrocks recommends the following books: West: A Translation by Paisley Rekdal (GVSU's 2024 Poetry Night speaker): a genre-bending, genre-blending mix of poetry, nonfiction, images, and more, exploring the building of the transcontinental railroad through a chorus of different voices. To Name the Bigger Lie by Sarah Viren: subtitled “a memoir in two stories,” the book explores unexpected connections between Viren's memories of a charismatic, unsettling high school teacher, and, decades later, anonymous accusations made against her wife that trigger a Title IX investigation and upend their lives. It's a compelling personal story with important things to say about truth, facts, and fakes. Dearborn by Ghassan Zeineddine: this is a funny, sharp, moving debut short story collection set in the Arab American community in Dearborn, Michigan. Even if you don't normally read short stories, I think you'll find a lot to enjoy. My personal favorite is “Speedoman,” in which a mysterious man becomes an object of obsession at the local pool. #gvcareers #bookpublishing #authortalks #writing #careeradvice #worklikealaker

Debra Gaskill is the former managing editor of the Washington Court House (Ohio) Record-Herald.  She was an award-winning journalist for more than 20 years, writing for a number of Ohio newspapers covering the cops and courts beat, and the Associated Press, covering any stories thrown her way. During her tenure at the Record-Herald, the paper earned two Associated Press General Excellence awards. Gaskill brings her knowledge of newspapers to her Jubilant Falls series. The bools 'Barn Burner' (2009), 'The Major's Wife' (2010), 'Lethal Little Lies' (2013), 'Murder on the Lunatic Fringe' (2014) and 'Death of A High Maintenance Blonde' (2014) all center around crimes committed in the fictional small town Jubilant Falls, Ohio, and often center around the damage family secrets can do. 'The Major's Wife' received honorable mention in the 2011 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards and 'Barn Burner' was a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award at Killer Nashville.  Her novel, 'Counterfeit Life' (2020) returns tangentially to Jubilant Falls, and those familiar characters. Her Fracktown Gumshoe series  features retired cop turned private investigator Niccolo Fitzhugh.The series brings her cops and courts experience together in a mystery that "creates complex characters and places them in real settings" according to customer reviews on Amazon.com.  Gaskill has an associates degree in liberal arts from Thomas Nelson Community College (now Virginia Peninsula Community College) in Hampton, Va., a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from Wittenberg University and a master of fine arts in creative writing from Antioch University, Yellow Springs. She and her husband Greg, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, have two children and three grandchildren. They raise llamas and alpacas on their farm in Enon, Ohio. You can also connect with her at https://www.debragaskillnovels.com/

In this live-recorded episode, Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry review their goals for the year, the projects they worked on, and the best lessons they learned in 2024. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Do you want to make 2025 a year you'll never forget? In this episode, Jake Parker explains the Japanese misogi challenge and how it applies to your creativity.  PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

From feeling inadequate to worrying about career viability, illustrators face many fears every day. Anthony Wheeler, Will Terry, and Lee White share their greatest career fears and how they face them (and you can too)! PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

How good of an illustrator are you and why does it matter? Jake Parker, Lee White, and Will Terry share how to measure your skills and continue to grow with the new SVSLearn online community! PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Are holiday books and products worth making? Jake Parker, Samantha Cotterill, and Anthony Wheeler discuss the pros and cons, best marketing practices for seasonal work, and more. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

Do you struggle with the hours of sitting still and repetition that accompany artmaking? Illustrator Samantha Cotterill shares how to change that. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

In this Thursdays show, we will dive into discussions with publishing house Matica slovenská as they reveal the behind-the-scenes of their work and share their thoughts on participating in the prestigious Bibliotéka book fair. We'll uncover what drives them to attend, their expectations and ambitions tied to the event, and how such gatherings influence their work and interactions with readers. This year, as in previous years, Radio Devin will be part of the exhibition, so here's a sneak peek of what it is like preparing such event. Offering inspiring insights into the challenges and successes within the publishing industry and outline the publishers' future plans.

Should I focus on making money or making art? Anthony Wheeler, Will Terry, and Lee White discuss the balance of art and entrepreneurship, finding your niche, and the importance of creative play. PATREONSign up for SVSLearn's 14 Day Trial: https://courses.svslearn.com/bundles/subscription3 Point Perspective Podcast is sponsored by SVSLearn.com, the place where becoming a great illustrator starts!Click here for this episode's links and shownotes.

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Rua, the CEO and co-founder of Admiral, a visitor relationship management company. With a background in venture capital and tech industry leadership, Rua offers valuable insights into the evolving digital landscape. Throughout the interview, Rua underscores the importance of sustainable business practices and building meaningful relationships with users. He sees Admiral playing a key role in helping publishers adapt to the changing digital landscape and thrive in the era of generative AI.

Once relegated to supermarket aisles, romance books are now mainstream. And authors, an often-maligned group within publishing, have found greater commercial success than many writers in other genres. On today's episode of Love Week, our series on the business of romance, we find out how romance novelists rode the e-book wave and networked with each other to achieve their happily-for-now status in the industry. Read more by Christine Larson, Priscilla Oliveras and Natalie Caña. Thanks to Grant-Lee Phillips for our theme song and Kaitlin Brito for artwork. Related listening: It's Love Week! How the TV holiday rom-com got so successful (Apple / Spotify) Rufaro Faith's 'Let the Games Begin' is a rom-com set in the Olympic villageLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

“The two most important things you can do as a writer are to make people wonder what will happen next and to understand why it matters. - Katherine MarshEvery moment of every day, our attention is the subject of a battle. As adults, we struggle to focus on the 'right' things—so how can we expect our kids to? With this in mind, capturing and holding young readers' attention is a key focus for Katherine Marsh in her books. But she's determined to do so without sacrificing intellectual depth. Striking this balance has become her mission: to keep readers on the edge of their seats, while delivering something meaningful. To achieve that, she draws on her journalism background and the early influence of her grandmother's captivating stories from Ukraine.Katherine Marsh is an award-winning author best known for her novels “The Night Tourist,” “Nowhere Boy,” and “The Lost Year,” a National Book Award finalist for young people's literature. Her stories often unfold against the backdrop of the harsh, historical, or present realities, but as she notes, all of her stories are also mysteries. They have always had that hook! Her work has earned her several honors in addition to being a National Book Award finalist, including the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, along with being a New York Times notable selection.In this episode, Katherine explores ways to address the setback in children's reading caused by the pandemic and dives into her article on the topic for The Atlantic. Katherine also recounts a jarring story passed down to her and considers the profound role of the story in raising her. She also reflects on how her time as a journalist has impacted how she approaches that craft of storytelling.Fun fact about Katherine: we attended the same high school! In fact, so did my script editor, Josia. It was a boarding school where we all did not know one another but shared the experience of being atypical students. Because of that coincidence and the fact that, as Katherine says, “kids love boarding school stories,” she curated her reading challenge, "Boarding School Ties,” which includes books that all take place in or are about boarding schools.  Learn more and download Katherine's recommended reading list at thereadingculturepod.com/katherine-marsh.***This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Ms. Mari Martinez, an assistant manager and librarian at Broward County Library. She tells us that sometimes the best strategy for the library... is to get out of the library!Show ChaptersChapter 1 - Stories From GrandmaChapter 2 - The Joy of Being BoredChapter 3 - Our Animal Friends at Maple FarmChapter 4 - Cutting Through the NoiseChapter 5 - A Diverse DietChapter 6 - The Kids Are (Sort of) All RightChapter 7 - Boarding School TiesChapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian LinksThe Reading CultureThe Reading Culture Newsletter SignupKatherine MarshWhy Kids Aren't Falling in Love With Reading - The AtlanticKatherine Marsh - National Book FoundationOur Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm by Alice Provensen | GoodreadsBroward County LibraryFollow The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content)Beanstack resources to build your community's reading cultureJordan Lloyd BookeyHost: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducers: Jackie Lamport  and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Is the medical publishing industry a scam?  As the open access model has grown, pay-to-publish has helped large publishers maintain profit margins similar to that of large tech companies.  The problem?  They do so by exploiting the blood, sweat, and tears of academics and the institutions that support them.   Join Dr. Patrick Georgoff (@georgoff, Duke Surgery), Dr. Ayman Ali (BTK education fellow, Duke Surgery), and special guest Dr. Allan Detsky for an engaging discussion.  Paper discussed: The Changing Medical Publishing Industry: Economics, Expansion, and Equity (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08307-z) DR. ALLAN S. DETSKY, MD, PhD, FRCPC, CM is Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto; former Physician-in-Chief, Mount Sinai Hospital(1997-2009); and former Head of the Division of General Internal Medicine at The Toronto Hospital and University of Toronto (1987-1997). Dr. Detsky received his B.S. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, his M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and his Ph.D. (in Economics) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978.  He has served on the editorial board of the New England Journal of Medicine, and as a member of the Drug Quality and Therapeutics Committee for the Province of Ontario where he spearheaded the effort to formally include cost-effectiveness considerations into the Canadian drug reimbursement process. Dr. Detsky has received 2 Tony nominations as a producer (Jesus Christ Superstar 2012, Come From Away 2017 and an Olivier Award for Best Musical in 2018. In June 2018, he was appointed by the Governor General to the Order of Canada. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen

Summary:Ever wondered how some books skyrocket to national bestseller status while others fade into obscurity? Our latest episode has some answers!If you're aiming to take your book to the next level, this conversation holds a treasure trove of insights you won't want to miss. As our guest today, a fellow publishing expert with a track record of creating bestsellers, shares his invaluable expertise!In episode #164 of The Author's Corner, Kevin Anderson shares his journey from a small farm in northern Alberta to the heights of the publishing world. He offers invaluable advice on what it takes to create a bestseller, the importance of storytelling, and how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of the publishing industry. Make sure to listen in for Kevin's expert tips on everything from manuscript preparation to marketing strategies that can propel your book to bestseller status.Key takeaways:Explore the intricate criteria determining various bestseller lists.Understand why some books make the cut while others don't.Discover the crucial role of sustained and consistent efforts in book promotion.Gain insights into the importance of having a unique angle and staying authentic to create stories that resonate widely.Learn about ethical versus unethical promotion strategies.And more!Resources mentioned in this episode:Kevin Anderson & Associates WebsiteThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark MansonAtomic Habits by James ClearPrinciples by Ray DalioAbout Kevin Anderson:Kevin Anderson is a #1 New York Times-bestselling editor, a #1 national-bestselling author, and an entrepreneur who has built multiple 7- and 8-figure editorial service businesses. His flagship company, Kevin Anderson & Associates, has helped produce more than 200 New York Times bestsellers and 600 national bestsellers, supporting a network of 500+ freelance writers and editors. KAA is responsible for launching the #1 New York Times bestselling YA series, Five Nights at Freddy's by Scott...