Write to Publish
Join me, Karen Stanley, a 14-times published author, writing coach, and founder of Mabel and Stanley Publishing as I guide you through the treacherous realms of writing and publishing! Learn from my own personal triumphs and trials as I bring you practical tips on a wide range of writing and publishing topics, along with guest speakers and inspiring author interviews to fuel your writing aspirations. Explore the secrets of successful authors, gain insights into the publishing industry, and let ’Write Now’ be your guiding light in the pursuit of your writing dreams. Let’s get you on the Write Path!
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Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Authors have so much more freedom currently, and there are many more options open to them than the traditional publishing route of yesteryear.
Self-publishing can be a great way to publish - you retain rights and royalties, and you have creative freedom for sure, but it can also be a lonely path. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of self-publishing for new authors keen to share their work with readers.
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Thursday Nov 20, 2025
Building your author platform takes time and consistency, and social media is only part of the picture. Using a range of marketing tactics will greatly improve your author visibility and ultimately the success of your book.
If you have any questions about building your author platform, then please do drop me a message at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
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Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Aileen's charming children's book about a lively Granny who loves to be active invites kids to interact and engage with some fun pilates-inspired activities.
As a teacher and pilates instructor, Aileen is passionate about keeping minds and bodies active and used her experience of reading many children's stories throughout the years, to overcome any confidence issues when it came to writing and publishing her book.
If you have any questions about writing a children's books then get in touch karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Sandra published her book 'Calm Your Worry Warrior' with #mabelandstanleypublishing in 2021 and has used her book as a great lead magnet.
She has also leveraged the book to position herself as an expert in her fields of psychotherapy and physiotherapy. The far-reaching opportunities of writing a business book can have a real positive impact; a business book can open many doors.
As usual if you have any questions, send me a message karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com and don't forget to like and share if you enjoyed this episode.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Samantha Ward-Smith about her book 'Tower of Vengeance' and about her upcoming launch of 'Ravenscourt', another work of historical fiction set in Venice, this time as opposed to the 13th-century Tower of London!
You can find Sam's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Jackie Sansom about her book 'I am Agnes' and about her plans for book two. Jackie was one of the founder members of the Mabel and Stanley community, and she has definitely got the writing bug!
You can find Jackie's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Ines Zdelar about her book 'Teaching Baby to Sleep'. As a professional sleep coach and experienced Nanny, Ines's book has had a really positive impact on her business.
You can find Ines's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Trudi Smith about her writing journey. She has published 'The Books of Thyme' a YA Egyptology work of fiction, as well as a ten-book series for young children about the charming and slightly mischievous 'Monsters of Glubbs Bottom.
You can find Trudi's books on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Rose Gibson about her book 'I'm Fine', which is a refreshingly honest reflection on the ups and downs of motherhood with some top tips for self-care.
Rose is the founder of BabyBeats and is passionate about women's health especially during and after pregnancy and childbirth.
You can find Rose's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Gaitree Cuppoor about her book 'ABC of World Languages', which is a wonderful celebration of folk songs from around the world in every language from A-Z!
You can find Gaitree's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com