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WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 10: Writing BarriersThis time we discuss barriers to writing!Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss their own barriers, and those volunteered by writers, published and unpublished via Twitter. Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https://write-mentor.com/community-le…⚡️ Be mentored by leading...2023-03-0345 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 13: EditingI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart discusses editing with his developmental editor, Emma Read. You can find Emma and her editorial services here: https://www.emdashed.comYou can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.comYou can also follow me in the following places:Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNua...2023-03-0250 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 12: Publication Day, Launch and post-launch slump!I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart discusses his publication day, his book launch and the time after and how he is looking forward.You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.comYou can also follow me in the following places:Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMNuaRDeP/Instagram: https://www...2023-02-1539 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 11: Pre-launch, awareness and publicity, and progress updateI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - preparing for his launch party and publication day- marketing and publicity to raise awareness- focussing on individuals- setting goals and how to break those down- update on sales/reviews towards the 1000/100 target!You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here...2023-02-1034 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 10: Marketing, Publicity, Launch, Registering and Selling your booksI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart discusses his latest self-publishing tasks, including: - Registering- Selling- Marketing- Publicity- LaunchingYou can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.comYou can also follow me in the following places:Website: https://stuartwhiteauthor.co.uk/TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM...2023-01-2450 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 9: Goals and DreamsThis week we discuss Goals and Dreams!Stuart and Melissa discuss their own goals and dreams, and some of our Twitter followers most common ones, chatting about pitfalls and alternative goal setting!Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https...2023-01-1249 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 9: FAQs about Self-Publishing AnsweredI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart answers some Frequently Asked Questions from the WriteMentor Hub, including: - how do you know when you're ready to go for it / publish?- budgeting- finances- distribution of your book- working with illustrators- hybrid publishing- print of demandYou can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign u...2023-01-0857 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 8: 2023 Update, incl. editing, covers, formatting, pre-orders, launch.I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart chats about the latest in his publication journey, including:- Round-up of what’s been happening.- Editing.- Cover alterations.- Uploading and formatting.- Pre-Orders.- Launch.- Build up to release and ARCs.You can keep up with me on my monthly newsletter - sign up here: https://stuartwhite.substack.com2023-01-0438 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 8: NaNoWriMoThis week we discuss NaNoWriMo!Stuart and Melissa discuss what it involves, how it helps writers and the pitfalls, with ways to avoid those.Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https://write-mentor.com/community-le…⚡️ Be mentored by leading au...2022-11-0438 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 7: Jennifer Jamieson: Cover IllustrationI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart chats to Jennifer Jamieson, illustrator represented by the Plum Agency, about their collaborative process in producing the cover for Ghosts of Mars, and much more about the creative process, the illustrator community and life as an illustrator!You can find Jen here:https://jenniferjamieson.comhttps://jenniferjamieson.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jen_jamieson/https://twitter.com/Jen_J...2022-10-1749 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 5: Maz EvansMaz Evans discusses her own experience of self-publishing the now best-selling Who Let the Gods Out, originally called Elliot and the Immortals and how she used her business acumen, coupled with her energy, determination and drive to be successful to sell 2500 books in a year and land a traditional publishing deal.Find Maz and her wonderful books here:@MaryAliceEvans on Twitterwww.maz.world 2022-10-0751 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 6: Timelines and BudgetsI believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Stuart discusses how to ensure you give yourself the time and breathing room to get all the tasks done, and how to set aside funds for particulate outsourced tasks, but also how you can do some of those yourself. He also discusses the important of treating self-publishing like a business. 2022-10-0755 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 7This week we discuss SUCCESS as writers!Stuart, Florianne, and Melissa discuss what it means to be successful and we chat about what others authors have to say on the matter!Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https://wri...2022-10-0649 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 4: Getting started (or where to start?)I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.Getting started (or where to start?)1. Think long and hard about what you want? This is not a path to take lightly. You must be certain this is what you want, be aware of what you’re giving up and what you’re gaining - be conscious of the advantages and disadvantages of this path. Perhaps the information in this series of podcasts will help...2022-09-2043 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 6This week we discuss Taking Opportunities as writers!Stuart and Melissa discuss opportunities they've taken that have made all the difference! And WriteMentor's biggest opportunity of the year - WOWCON! Tickets still available here:https://write-mentor.com/wowcon-2022-writers-conference/Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a...2022-09-1740 min
The Write and Wrong Podcast#82 - WriteMentor WOWCON Special with Stuart White and Melissa WelliverWriteMentor's founder Stuart White is back, along with dystopian YA author, Melissa Welliver fresh off the back of winning her first award with debut, The Undying Tower. It's almost time for the 4th WOWCON, WriteMentor's annual online conference and they tell us all about the amazing things that are going on and the awesome guests they have lined up. I also snuck in a question about Stuart's writing and his epic plan to self-publish, sell 1000 copies and get 100 reviews all in one year.To find out more about WOWCON head over to www.write-mentor.com....2022-08-2230 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 3I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.The emotional side - complete honesty - I thoughtt trad publishing would be easier/less competitive.Family - daughter is 8 next year, ideal age range - would love her to read it independently.Friends - what will they think?Finance? Investing like a business.Time running out - ticking clock? Not getting any younger!Ego/ConfidenceAsking people to be pa...2022-08-2256 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 2I believe it’s possible to self-publish well and to the same quality and standard as traditional publishing. The landscape is changing. And I’m ready to take a different path.- Thanks to everyone for social media responses last week - that level of support helped calm the voice in my head that’s been yelling imposter etc - I had been feeling so nervous about publicly mentioning it (I had said in my newsletter) and the support specifically for the project - Why didn’t I sign with agent or go through with pub deal b...2022-08-1549 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThe 1000/100 Project: Episode 1What is this?Simply put, I want to see if it’s possible for me to go down the SP route and sell 1000 copies of the book, and get 100 reviews within 12 months!You will be able to follow my progress via this podcast.Ambitious? Yup! Kesia Lupo recently said on Twitter that any self-published author getting over 1000 sales is doing great! My good friend Sally is close - she just needs a few more to push her to the target and so it’s given me belief that this is possible.It’s about...2022-08-1057 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 5This week we discuss Controversial Writing Opinions! (Part 1 of 2)Stuart, Emily and Melissa discuss theirs as well as sharing your answers!Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https://write-mentor.com/community-learning-hub/⚡️ Be mentored by leading authors via our Spar...2022-06-2954 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 4This week we discuss the best part of writing!Stuart, Florianne and Melissa discuss their experiences as well as sharing your answers!Want more writing-related content?Follow us on social media, sign up to our weekly newsletter, check out our website & listen to our podcasts for FREE writing resources, advice, insights & updates:📧 Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3N1EDKn🔗 Website: write-mentor.com💻 Twitter, Instagram & Facebook : @writementor🎧 Podcast: https://writecast.buzzsprout.com✏️ Want to be part of a writing community? Join the Hub: https://write-mentor.com/community-learning-hub/⚡️ Be mentored by leading authors via...2022-06-2041 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life: Episode 3This week we discuss Imposter Syndrome! Do you get it? How does it manifest? How do you manage it? Stuart and Melissa discuss their experiences with the phenomenon, too!2022-05-1237 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S3:E4 - Requests, offers and updating agentsJoin Stuart in this 4th episode, as he discusses what you could do when you get an a full request, or an offer, from an agent.2022-04-3031 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life : Episode 2Where and When do you write?Stuart and Melissa discuss their writing spaces and routines, and share some of your spaces, too!2022-04-2143 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesThis Writing Life : Episode 1Why do you love writing?Stuart and Melissa discuss their own love of writing, and discuss tweets by YOU on why you love it, too.Uplifting and positive, we hope this episode will help ignite the joy of writing for all of you who listen.2022-04-0728 min
WriteCast - Between the Pages2022 Summer Programme Special - Hints/Tips and FAQsAll your important questions answered!Information on the summer programme can be found here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/Our mentor list is here: https://write-mentor.com/mentoring-programme/2022-writementor-summer-mentoring-programme/2022-mentors/2022-03-2743 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S3:E3 - The Wait, Rejections and Full RequestsJoin Stuart in this third episode, as he discusses the wait and what to do after you press send.2022-03-2729 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S3:E2 - Pressing SendJoin Stuart in this second episode, as he discusses the build up to pressing send, the last minute checks and then the act itself!Building an agent list 6:50Mental Preparation 10:55 Pressing Send 14:28After the Send 19:12Surviving the wait 21:49Hope: A blessing or curse? 28:102022-02-2035 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S3:E1 - PreparationJoin Stuart in this opening episode, as he discusses preparing to submit your work to agents and the steps he takes in advance to optimise his chances of…well…probably rejection! :-)2022-02-1346 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesWM Awards DiscussionStuart talks to previous winners/runners-up, Alexandra Page, Kathryn Foxfield and Sophia Payne about their experiences before, during and after their successful entries into their respective awards.With great stories, advice and tips for those considering entering.You can follow these brilliant writers here:https://twitter.com/alexandrapagehttps://twitter.com/KathrynFoxfieldhttps://twitter.com/Everlastingbeta2022-01-2143 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries: S2 E9 - Natalia GodsmarkNatalia Godsmark joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-12-1224 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries: S2 E10 - Clare GoldingClare Golding joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-12-1230 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries: S2 E8 - Tasha HarrisonTasha Harrison joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.About Tasha HarrisonI write comedy for kids and young adults. I've been shortlisted for the Bath Children's Novel Award 2017, and longlisted for both the Bath Children's Novel Award 2018 and the Mslexia Children's Novel Competition 2018. Clementine Florentine, my middle grade comedy with a punk & poetry flavour, will be published in Jan 2022. Pre-Order here: https://amzn.to/3psaTwrPlease visit...2021-12-0533 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E7 - Anna BrittonAnna Britton joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.You can follow Anna at @BrittonBookGeek on Twitter.2021-12-0539 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E6 - Josie SmithJosie Smith joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.You can follow Josie at @_josiesmith on Twitter.2021-11-2817 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E5 - Becky OrwinBecky Orwin joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-11-2825 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E4 - Loretta ChefchaouniLoretta Chefchaouni joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-11-2121 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E3 - Matt CuyesMatt Cuyes joins Stuart to discuss his writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares his top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-11-1429 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E2 - Krystal SneadKrystal Snead joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-11-0722 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries S2: E1 - Deborah BaileyDeborah Bailey joins Stuart to discuss her writing journey to date, the rejections, the perseverance and shares her top tips and advice for helping other authors navigate through the mirky waters of querying and rejection.2021-10-2835 min
WriteCast - Between the PagesRejection Diaries: S2 IntroductionStuart discuss the upcoming season, plus gives an update on his own recent rejections and experiences.2021-10-1912 min
The Write and Wrong Podcast#38 - Rosie WilbyNon-fiction author, comedian and podcaster, Rosie Wilby, the Breakup Queen herself, joins us to share her experience across many different mediums. We find out how her latest book, The Breakup Monologues, came out of her podcast of the same name and her first book, Is Monogamy Dead?, grew out of one of her stand up shows. Rosie tells us all about her storytelling philosophy, inspirations and her process of developing an idea across multiple platforms to fully realise it.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the...2021-10-1835 min
The Write and Wrong Podcast#37 - Sarina DahlanBest-selling speculative fiction author Sarina Dahlan dials in from across the Atlantic to tell us about her debut novel ReSet. We talk process and inspiration for her speculative, sci-fi world and how she broke into the publishing industry.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put...2021-10-1136 min