Write to Publish

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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The power of your story arc

Having a robust story arc before you start writing will mean that you are less likely to have plot holes and inconsistencies in your finished story - it will also make the writing process much easier!
 
If you would like advice or support, get in touch, karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com
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Raising your author profile on Facebook

There are many ways that you can promote yourself as an author and ultimately your book or books.
Facebook is a great platform for authors and if utilised effectively it can be a great way to raise your profile, build a loyal following and sell more books.
In this episode we explore some content ideas for authors on Facebook.
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Author Interview - Kat Lord

In this episode, listen to the inspiring Kat Lord talk about her author journey and her passion for child development. Kat's book 'More to Mealtime' is part of her 'More to...' series and contains a whole host of great idea for organising mealtimes with little ones including routines and healthy recipe idea.
Kat is a nanny and professional organiser, dedicated to helping families to improve their habits in order to make the best of the time they spend together.
Kat talks about her writing and publishing journey with Mabel and Stanley Publishing and the challenges she faced when editing.
Get in touch if you'd like to be the next new author on the block or sign up for our newsletter to be kept up to date with offers and writing tips... http://eepurl.com/ipV7DI