The Paper Trail Podcast

Paper Trail

Arts EN ↓ 31 episodes

A monthly writing and publishing podcast featuring a rotating roundtable of children's book authors.

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The Paper Trail Podcast

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Episode 6 05.02.2024 1:06:27

The one where we reflect on our highs and lows of 2023, our seasons of productivity, and our hopes for 2024. We also introduce a new segment in which we spill the publishing tea regarding a white author who targeted authors of color with one-star reviews. Resources mentioned: Teen Book Fest by the Bay TLA Conference Pacemaker.press Connect with S. Isabelle online: Website Instagram Twitter Buy S....

Episode 5 08.01.2024 59:37

The one where we chat about our goals for the end of the year, post-debut slumps, and our querying journeys. Resources mentioned: #DVpit Query Shark Eric Smith query tips Latinx Pitch Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Laekan's books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for Laekan's Debut Aut...

Episode 4 12.12.2023 1:02:30

The one where we talk with literary agent Monica Rodriguez about the agent/author relationship, setting boundaries, and maintaining our mental health as authors. Resources mentioned: Margins Writing Conference Find a Lovely Life (Monica’s Blog) Monica’s Manuscript Wish List Pacemaker Planner #FinishUrBookFall NaNoWriMo Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠I...

Episode 3 06.11.2023 56:53

The one where we embrace the chaos of publishing, dig into author finances and LLC structures, and talk school visits. Charity gives words of wisdom. Resources mentioned: The Best Kept Book Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Buy Laekan's books⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp⁠⁠⁠⁠ 20% discount code: P...

Episode 2 28.10.2023 53:11

The one where we talk about author branding and crossing genres. Resources mentioned: Tomes & Textiles breaks down Laekan's launch event ⁠Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott ⁠ Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Buy Emily's books⁠ Connect with Candace Buford online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Candace's books⁠ Connect with Jamie Ofelia onli...

Episode 1 11.09.2023 59:52

The one where we introduce ourselves. Connect with Candace Buford online: ⁠Website⁠ Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Candace's books⁠ Connect with Jamie Ofelia online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Buy Jamie's books⁠ Connect with Charity Alyse online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Buy Charity's books⁠ Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Buy Laek...