So, I wrote a book... Now What?

Arts EN ↓ 30 episodes

Writers chatting about writing. If you’ve written a book and are wondering what do I do now, this is the podcast for you. Anywhere you are in your publishing journey from just thinking about writing a book or about to publish your tenth novel, this podcast is full of inspiration, tips and tricks to get you writing and get your book into the world. Host Nicole Barton, an emerging author with a few books under her belt, interviews authors from all parts of the publishing (both self and traditional) journey.

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So, I wrote a book... Now What?

Episodes

Ep 5. Jenny Adams. You Have to Believe in You. 07.01.2025 40:29

In this conversation, Jenny Adams shares her journey as an author, detailing her path to publishing her debut novel, A Deadly Endeavor . She discusses the evolution of her writing style, the challenges of querying agents, and the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Jenny emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of rejection and shares insights into her writin...

Ep. 4 Olivia Jackson. Find Your Crowd. 26.12.2024 41:29

In this conversation, Olivia Jackson shares her journey as a writer, detailing her early inspirations, the challenges of writing and revising her novels, the process of querying agents, and her experiences with traditional publishing. She emphasizes the importance of critique partners, the learning curve involved in writing. Olivia also discusses her writing process, the role of inspiration, and h...

Ep. 3 Mara Williams. Having the Confidence to Learn. 17.12.2024 52:31

In this conversation, Mara Williams shares her journey as a writer, discussing her early passion for writing, the challenges she faced in finding her voice, and the importance of community and feedback in the writing process. She reflects on her experiences with querying agents, navigating the publishing world, and the emotional journey of writing. Mara emphasizes the need for confidence, bravery,...

Ep. 2 Tobie Carter. Writing Tenacious, Strong Females. 10.12.2024 41:14

In this engaging conversation, Tobie Carter shares her journey from writing thrillers to romance, discussing the challenges and joys of self-publishing. She delves into her writing process, the importance of plotting, and how she finds inspiration. Tobie also reflects on her experiences with traditional publishing, the role of beta readers, and her aspirations for future projects, including her la...

Episode 1- Gina Banks. Giving Yourself Permission to Try. 26.11.2024 56:16

In today's episode Nicole interviews Gina Banks, an author living in the bay area. Gina writes steamy romances about powerful women and the men who worship them. She is represented by Joanna MacKenzie at Nelson Literary Agency. Summary In this conversation, Gina Banks shares her journey of becoming a writer, discussing the motivations behind her decision to write a book, her writing process, and t...