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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Episodes
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
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
As part of our author interview special episodes for Autumn 2025, I chat with Paula C Russell author of the 'One More Try' series.
She talks about how she wrote nine books in lockdown and now has the task of editing and refining her series!
You can buy 'One More Try' and 'Let Me Go' on Amazon - watch out for the next books in the series!
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Maria Culley about her book 'There's a Nanny in MY House!' and about her plans for a sequel.
You can find Maria's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Writing is time-consuming, there is no doubt, and whilst the process itself is part of the fun, there are still ways in which you can increase your efficiency as a writer.
In this episode, we explore some tips and tricks to make sure you are at your most productive whilst still creating a masterpiece!
What are your writing tricks for efficiency?
karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Writing rules are sometimes there to be broken but you do need an understanding of the rules before you do that!
There are some mistakes that can cause real damage to your writing as a whole, and in this episode, we cover info dumping, passive voice, flat characters, and weak openings, and why you really should pay attention to these writing 'rules'.
As always, if you have any questions just drop me a line - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Does your writing feel flat and uninspiring when you read it back to yourself?
The truth is, you can have the best content in the world but if you don't deliver it in a way that is engaging and compelling, then your book will end up in the DNF pile.
In this episode, we talk about some of the tips and tricks that can take your writing from meh to wow!
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And get in touch if you'd like to be a part of the Mabel and Stanley community for just £9 a month! karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
You can write the best book in the world, but if you don't get the marketing right, then your readers will never know it's there!
In this episode, we examine the key factors that influence a book’s success, including genre expectations, cover design, pricing strategies, reader psychology, and marketing tactics.
As always, send me a message if you have any questions karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com