Write to Publish

Interview with Ines Zdelar

In this interview I talk to the incredible Ines Zdelar about her book 'Teaching Baby to Sleep.
Ines is a professional Nanny and sleep coach and she is passionate about the power of quality sleep for new mothers and their babies.
Ines talks about the challenges she faced when writing her book, the power of having a mentor to keep her accountable and the overwhelming joy she felt when her book was published - she is enjoying lots of attention since her book launched and she is booked out with new clients!

Building an author platform - why you need one before you publish

Author promotion can sometimes be harder than writing the book - especially for us creative types!
The fact is, that if you don't promote yourself as an author then no-one is going to know when your book is published; and that won't be great for book sales!
In this episode we talk about the importance of building an author platform and the ways in which you can become visible creating a solid fan base BEFORE your book launch!

Creating a book launch strategy that SELLS!

The hard truth is that if you do not market your book it will not sell. In this episode I share tips for a marketing strategy that will help you to raise your author profile and sell more books.
But remember this is not a quick fix, marketing takes time and commitment to be effective - it's a long game.
If you'd like help with your book launch strategy, drop me a message karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

Author Interview with Sarah Jolley-Jarvis

Sarah is a business mentor and strategist and author of Selling Without Sleaze. 
In this episode she talks about her book journey - writing was not something she particularly felt drawn to initially - and how her book helped her to build her own business credibility.
Sarah talks about the challenges she faced when trying to organise her thoughts and ideas and how she wished she had found a writing mentor much sooner!
You can buy Sarah's book on Amazon.
If you have any questions of your own about writing or publishing, do get in touch at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com or subscribe to our newsletter for all top tips hot off the press! http://eepurl.com/ipV7DI

The Power of a Writing Community

Writing can be a lonely old business and having a community of supportive, like-minded people around you can really help with motivation, inspiration and feedback which will greatly improve your chances of building on your writing skills and finishing your book!
If you're looking for a community then the Mabel and Stanley Writing and Publishing Community could be the very place to help you on your journey.
Drop me an email at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com and I'll send you the details - with loads of resources, live Q&A sessions and a host of webinars and tutorials it's the perfect place to help you find the write path!

How to self publish without breaking the bank

Self publishing is an increasingly viable and attractive option for both new and seasoned authors, giving greater control and royalties in the long run.
In essence it is a 'free' option but that doesn't mean you should cut corners when cutting costs. A poorly produced book will do nothing for your author credibility although there are definitely lots of ways in which you can publish on a budget without compromising quality.
In this episode we discuss some of the ways in which you can publish on a budget...
If you have any further writing or publishing questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com or why not subscribe to our newsletter and we'll keep you in the loop? http://eepurl.com/ipV7DI

Author Interview with Richard Pearson

Richard Pearson was one of the cleaning heroes on Channel 5's Filthy House SOS.
In this interview he talks about his author journey writing his children's book Sparkle and the Messy Monster.
Richard is passionate about cleaning and inspiring kids to help out around the house learning valuable life skills housekeeping habits that will stay with them forever.
Richard is a great guy and it was wonderful to chat to him about his author journey, the challenges and the triumphs and how much he really enjoyed the process of writing his first book....there will be more to follow!
If you have written a book and would love to chat just email me at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com or perhaps you'd like to write a book and don't know where to start! I love to hear from you all!

Self Publishing versus Traditional Publishing - Which path is right for you?

Publishing can be a veritable minefield and the truth is that no author's publishing journey is, or should be, the same.
There are pros and cons to both publishing methods from budget to the amount of technical knowledge you may need as well as other things to consider such as cover design, editing, formatting, royalties, marketing, query letters, submissions....the list goes on and on!
Finding a mentor or someone you trust to give you the right answers to your questions and who will also help you to find a publishing path that suits your book goals is crucial...
If you have any questions about your publishing journey then drop me a line at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com - I am always happy to help!

From Idea to Manuscript - How to get started with your first book

So many budding writers tell me that they would love to write a book but that they just don't know where or how to get started!
The thing about book writing is that it can feel so overwhelming if you look at the whole project instead of breaking it down into manageable chunks.
Having a plan, a writing schedule and a clear idea of your writing goals, visions and aims can make the impossible feel possible...!
If you'd like help to get started on your writing journey then drop me a line at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com or find me on all the social media channels @mabelandstanleypublishing - I am always happy to help!

Finding your writing tribe

Being able to chat with fellow writers has been so helpful for me. It took me a long time to find my writing tribe - I almost gave up on book NINE! - but now that I have it's amazing.
Having like-minded individuals to chat to and seek creative ideas and motivation from is absolutely invaluable.
If you'd like to join the Mabel and Stanley writing tribe then drop me a line at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com 
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