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Episode 47: Making a new schedule while working from home

by Connie B. Dowell
April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Happy writing everyone. Today’s episode focuses on creating a new routine for your writing or other work during social distancing. I know I’m still changing and adjusting. Trying to get up early again after letting myself and my family sleep… Read More »

Episode 46: Becoming an Author/Illustrator with Laurie Smollett Kutscera

by Connie B. Dowell
April 1, 2020March 31, 2020

Hello again from social distancing land! I hope everyone is staying safe and well and getting outside if you are able. Going for walks in the neighborhood has been a sanity-saver for me, and it is still permitted, even under… Read More »

Episode 45: Announcements and remembering why you write…even during social distancing

by Connie B. Dowell
March 25, 2020

Well, in the past week, COVID-19 has upended the world even more. Our family has gone from anticipating two weeks of time at home to schools being closed for the rest of the year. I know a lot of other… Read More »

Episode 44: Approaching libraries with Lori Orlinsky

by Connie B. Dowell
March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Well, it’s been a weird week since the last podcast episode released. Like many folks, my family is doing this whole social distancing thing, meaning that my husband and I are both working from home, cooped up in the house… Read More »

Episode 43: Why authors should care about library placement

by Connie B. Dowell
March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your books on a library shelf? Or maybe you’ve wondered “Why bother?” Many authors wonder if library placement should be a focus for their writing business. In preparation for next week’s interview, which focuses… Read More »

Episode 42: Being a resilient author with Eileen Schnabel

by Connie B. Dowell
March 4, 2020

Being an author comes with a lot of rejection: rejections from agents and editors. Even if you self publish, you still have to deal with criticism. Can’t please everyone. Luckily, I’ve got middle-grade author Eileen Schnabel on the show today… Read More »

Episode 41: Printing and Distribution Basics

by Connie B. Dowell
February 26, 2020

So, some of the last few interview episodes have gotten into the weeds on printing, distribution, and ISBNs for self publishers. I thought it was about time I addressed these issues to establish some of the basics for those new… Read More »

Episode 39: Bouncing back from setbacks

by Connie B. Dowell
February 12, 2020

We all want to be superhuman writers, right? I know I do. But we’ve been dealing with some unexpected stuff in my family, and I had to make a tough decision this week. I had to push back a preorder.… Read More »

Episode 38: Board books, tie-in products, and ISBN warnings with Treena Wetsel

by Connie B. Dowell
February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

Hi, folks. Busy times here. T-minus 20 days until The Body in the Bookmobile releases! Today, I’ve got a fun (and a little technical) interview with children’s author Treena Wetsel. She’s taken a page from traditional publishers in producing and… Read More »

Episode 37: Tips to revamp a backlist book

by Connie B. Dowell
January 29, 2020January 28, 2020

Got an older book that’s not selling as well as you like? Today’s episode is all about some tactics self publishers can use to breathe life into an older book and get readers interested. I’ve also got a question for… Read More »

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