Best Adanna Moriarty Podcasts (2024)

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On The Power of Unity: Navigating the Future of Writing and Publishing 45:46

22d ago45:46

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Welcome to a pivotal episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where your hosts Kathleen and Adanna discuss the transformative merger reshaping the landscape for writers and publishers alike. Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with Gary Young, the president of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC), and Stephen Sanche…

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On Maximizing Your Memoir's Reach: Effective Social Media Strategies 45:59

1M ago45:59

45:59

Unlock the secrets to successful memoir marketing in this insightful episode of "Talking Book Publishing," where hosts Kathleen and Adanna welcome digital marketing maven Lisa Angle and author Bee Bloeser. Dive deep into the art of creating captivating social media content that resonates and engages. Learn how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and …

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On Enhancing Your Manuscript: Insights from Editor Lynn Varon 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Join hosts Kathleen and Adanna for another insightful episode of Talking Book Publishing as they get into the nitty-gritty of manuscript editing with Lynn Varon, a seasoned editor. Lynn sheds light on common manuscript pitfalls while sharing her editing journey fueled by a lifelong passion for reading and a keen eye for good writing. Drawing from h…

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With William Bernhardt 50:13

4M ago50:13

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On Crafting Stories and Breaking Myths: A Deep Dive into Writing Welcome to Season Four of Talking Book Publishing, hosted by Kathleen and Adanna. In this episode, they are joined by the renowned best-selling author and creator of the Red Sneaker Writing series, William Bernhardt. The conversation delves into the significance of story structure and…

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Talking Book Publishing with Jay Hartman 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

On the Horizon: Exploring the Evolving Publishing Landscape Dive into the dynamic world of Talking Book Publishing with hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty, joined by the charismatic small publisher Jay Hartman in our last episode of 2023. Jay shares his love for books, the challenges traditional bookstores face, and the evolving industry lan…

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Wendelin Van Draanen 47:27

6M ago47:27

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On Navigating the Publishing World Discover what sets Wendelin Van Draanen apart on this episode of Talking Book Publishing. We sit down with the accomplished YA Author as she shares her incredible journey of publishing more than thirty books and offers invaluable insights. The conversation delves into crafting captivating narratives and navigating…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna 42:09

6M ago42:09

42:09

On Unleashing the AI Revolution in Book Promotion and Transforming Your Success Discover the exciting realm of AI in book promotion as Kathleen and Adanna take you on a captivating journey. Uncover an AI's ability to create fictional legal cases that sparked court controversy and see how it spices up content with adjectives, adverbs, and emojis. Th…

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Talking Book Publishing with Dave Chesson 43:11

7M ago43:11

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On Unlocking Amazon's Hidden Categories: A Path to Publishing Success Join us for an eye-opening episode that will supercharge your publishing journey and leave you ahead of the game. In this riveting conversation, hosts Kathleen and Adanna dive deep into the heart of Amazon's latest category conundrum with Amazon expert Dave Chesson of Kindleprene…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kristen McGuiness 52:13

7M ago52:13

52:13

On a Mission for Change: Unveiling the Rise of a New Publishing House In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristen McGuiness, a prolific author and visionary founder of Rise Books. Kristen shared her incredible journey in publishing, from working at the big five houses to becoming an accomplished writer. Her upcom…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kelly Anne Manuel 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

An Uncommon Author's Odyssey: Crafting Modern-Day Nursery Rhymes Step into children's literature with our latest episode of Talking Book Publishing! Join your hosts Kathleen Kaiser and Adanna Moriarty as they dive into a captivating conversation with Kelly Anne Manuel, the brilliant mind behind 31 unique and delightful children's books. Kelly Anne'…

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Talking Book Publishing with Rebecca Inch-Partridge 51:52

9M ago51:52

51:52

Unveiling the Art of Developmental Editing and the Life of a YA Author Dive into the depths of the editing realm with Talking Book Publishing as Kathleen and Adanna converse with acclaimed YA Author Rebecca Inch-Partridge, the brilliant mind behind "Escaping the Dashia." However, this episode offers more than just a glimpse into Rebecca's latest wo…

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Talking Book Publishing with Sheila Lowe 51:26

9M ago51:26

51:26

On Making a Living as a Writer In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna enjoyed chatting with Sheila Lowe, a bestselling author whose literary accomplishments are inspiring. Having sold over 400,000 books throughout her career, Sheila joins us to share insights on making a living as a writer. In our conversation, we'll explore Sheila's journey as an au…

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Talking Book Publishing with Anne Marie Wells 57:41

10M ago57:41

57:41

On Submitting and Setting Up a Book Tour The ins and outs of book tours and the art of submitting work to publications in this captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing. Join host Adanna as she engages in an enlightening solo conversation with the multi-award-winning poet, playwright, and memoirist Anne Marie Wells. Drawing from her extensive …

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Talking Book Publishing with Ivor Davis 57:32

10M ago57:32

57:32

Join us on a captivating episode of Talking Book Publishing as we reunite with one of our first guests, Ivor Davis, a seasoned writer with a remarkable career from the '60s to the present day. Kathleen and Adanna are thrilled to delve into Ivor's publishing journey, covering his experiences with traditional publishing through an agent and his excit…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna 38:00

11M ago38:00

38:00

On eBook Promotions In this episode, Kathleen and Adanna delve into eBook promotion—a crucial aspect of book marketing. They explore why it is necessary, how to identify the most effective strategies within your budget, and whether converting your book into an eBook is financially viable. With their extensive marketing expertise, they offer insight…

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Talking Book Publishing with Bruce Luyendyk 56:48

11M ago56:48

56:48

Discovering Zealandia: A Geologist's Antarctic Odyssey Join Kathleen and Adanna as they welcome geologist and author Bruce Luyendyk to discuss his upcoming memoir, Mighty Bad Land, available May 30. In this engaging episode, Bruce shares his experiences during his first scientific expedition to Antarctica, where he and his five-person team embarked…

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Talking Book Publishing with the La Times Festival of Books Authors Part Three 49:49

1y ago49:49

49:49

In this episode of Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna, we continue with part three and our final installment of The LA Times Festival of Books series showcasing more talented authors and publishers in the Writers & Publishers Network (WPN) booth, which has a diverse group of individuals this year with a book for everyone. Join us as w…

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Talking Book Publishing with the La Times Festival of Books Authors Part Two 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

Welcome back to Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna–and part two of our LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB) series. We're excited to highlight more authors and their books, Kimberly Davis Basso, Tonia Shimin, Jacob Kilgore, and Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin. These four will join us at the festival as part of the Writers & Publishers Netwo…

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Talking Book Publishing with the La Times Festival of Books Authors Part One 41:46

1y ago41:46

41:46

Welcome to the Talking Book Publishing Podcast with Kathleen and Adanna! Join us for part one of our special series for the 2023 LA Times Festival of Books (LATFB). We are thrilled to share our exclusive interviews with three amazing authors: Susan Hartzler, Gordon Blitz, and Dale Arenson. Hear them discuss their books and their writing process. Be…

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Talking Book Publishing with H. Mitchell Caldwell 42:42

1y ago42:42

42:42

On Award-winning series writing In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with award-winning author H. Mitchell Caldwell to discuss his newest book, Cost of Deceit. Caldwell shares his journey to becoming a published author and the inspiration behind his latest work. He also speaks on the importance of creating charac…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen and Adanna 49:04

1y ago49:04

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On Author Branding Kathleen and Adanna discuss author branding in this episode of Talking Book Publishing. And why it's essential to start thinking of what that means for you early in your book journey. Many people believe branding is for companies that have services and products to sell. But guess what? That's you. As an author, you are selling a …

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Talking Book Publisher with Catherine Anne Jones 47:16

1y ago47:16

47:16

The Way of Memoir A memoir could be the most important thing you ever try to write. It's not an easy journey. It takes courage and introspection, and well some grasp of your memories. In this episode, the storied Catherine Ann Jones joins Kathleen and Adanna to discuss the craft of a memoir. Catherine delivers tons of information on building your s…

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Talking Book Publishing with Steve kidd 53:27

1y ago53:27

53:27

Amazon and community-based marketing What does a successful marketing campaign take to make you a bestselling author? Today's Talking Book Publishing’s guest is Steve Kidd. He's a marketing guru starting out in the early days of internet marketing and the author of twenty books. He walks listeners through some key points in using Amazon and the imp…

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Talking Book Publishing with Stephanie Kemler 48:47

1y ago48:47

48:47

A novel is its own little miracle... In an episode on craft, Kathleen and Adanna talk with author Stephanie Kemler about the process of world-building in fiction. Stephanie is the author of Bloodborn and the soon-to-release Bloodmad coming Valentine’s Day 2023. Stephanie created an extensive world in this vampire duet series. She has taken vampire …

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Talking Book Publishing with Scott Ellis 55:47

1+ y ago55:47

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One in four readers is listening... There are so many platforms to get your book into the hands of readers. But how do you choose where to put your money as a self or indie-published author? The current audiobook industry is raking in over $16b a year. Our guest today, on the first episode of season three, is Scott Ellis. He's created a business ar…

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Talking Book Publishing with Anna Corbeaux 53:19

1+ y ago53:19

53:19

Do you need an editor? Have you ever wanted to pick an editor's brain before you had to pay them? Do you even know what an editor does for your manuscript? We round out 2022 with our last episode of the season and the talented Anna Corbeaux of Corbeaux Editorial Services. Kathleen and Adanna pick the brain of a full-time working copy and developmen…

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Conversations with the Producer- Rik Forgo & Steve Cafarelli 23:57

1+ y ago23:57

23:57

Adanna continues the chat with Rik and Steve, discussing the process of co-authorship, the ups and downs, and what they did to make the process go smoothly. Eagles: Up Ahead in the Distance was a massive undertaking, with over 500 pages of information to keep track of, and these two did it beautifully. Join these three and get some tricks and tips …

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Talking Book Publishing with Rick Forgo & Steve Cafarelli 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

In the summer of 1972, one band soared to the top of the charts and changed the music scene forever. The Eagles brought new sound and talent into the world, creating a following and loyal fans. In today's episode, authors Rik Forgo (Previous book: Eagles: Before the Band, book one in a trilogy on the Eagles) and Steve Cafarelli join Kathleen and di…

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Conversations with the Producer-William Bernhardt 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

21:28

Following Kathleen's segment with NY Times bestselling author William Bernhardt, Adanna Moriarty, our producer, takes up the host mantel jumping into the conversation. Adanna and William get into process, how to create a dedicated practice, and what William thinks helps aspiring authors be successful. Writing is hard, and getting to pick a successf…

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Talking Book Publishing with William Bernhardt 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

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Today marks the last episode of our 805 Writers Conference highlight series. Our guest is a New York Times multi-bestselling author, creator of the Red Sneaker Writing Center, and organizer of WriterCon, William Bernhardt. Kathleen and William discuss his career as an author. From hundreds of rejections to becoming a bestseller, William has spanned…

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Talking Book Publishing with Julie D. Summers 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

37:53

Today we explore Julie D. Summers decades-plus journey writing her new book, Off My Knees: From Skid Row to Sunset Boulevard. Writing a memoir can be incredibly hard, and both Kathleen and Adanna jump into this conversation together as they try on a new platform for the podcast. Yet, Julie's story is one of resilience and hope amid some very dark, …

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Conversation with the Producer-Mark H. Parsons 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

21:32

"Adanna and Mark dive into the writing process—what Adanna calls inopportune moments that spark creativity and overcome writer's block. They go over writing styles and how no matter your method, you can pull from all different places to be successful. It's possible the most essential bit of their 20ish-minute conversation is the process for queryin…

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Talking Book Publishing with Mark H. Parsons 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

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For the last several episodes, we've been doing a highlight series on the podcast, interviewing our speakers for the 805 Writers Conference. Today Kathleen highlights award-winning author Mark H. Parsons. He's a multi-talented major house-signed non-fiction and YA writer and musician. Kathleen and Mark discuss his latest YA work, The 9:09 Project, …

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Talking Book Publishing with Jule Selbo 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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Today Kathleen has the treat of talking with award-winning author Jule Selbo, who has spent her whole career as a writer, from playwright to screenwriter, and finally making space for her dream of writing mysteries. Jule has dedicated her life to the craft of writing. Her first novel in the Dee Rommel Mystery series, 10 Days, has won or been a fina…

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Talking Book Publishing with Penny Sansevieri 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

If you only listen to one of our podcasts this year, let it be this one… As an indie press-seeking or self-published author, the dream is to get your hard-won book out into the hands of the public. Some will jump when offered the chance because it sounds too good to be true. In this episode, Kathleen and Penny Sansevieri go in-depth into the darker…

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Talking Book Publishing with Bruce Carlin 26:35

2y ago26:35

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This week's episode of Talking Book Publishing is a rare treat for us. It's never happened in the podcast's two seasons that we get to talk with an author on the release day of their book. Today our guest Bruce Carlin is the author of Undeterred: How One Determined Vietnamese Orphan Carved Out a Place for Himself in America. This novelistic biograp…

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Conversations with the Producer - Hiram Sims 16:31

2y ago16:31

16:31

A continuation of Hiram Sims. We discuss the Library and it's origin story plus how you can support the Largest Poetry Library in California. The Sims Library of Poetry and The Community Literature Initiative are holding The Beach City Writers conference this coming weekend, June 24&24, 2022. For more information, you can visit https://www.clibcwc.…

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Talking Book Publishing with Wendelin Van Draanen 40:15

2y ago40:15

40:15

For each writer on the publishing path, the journey is different. Today our guest is best-selling and award-winning author Wendelin Van Draanen. She writes YA fiction across genres in hopes that youth can find courage, relatability, and light in her stories. Kathleen and Wendelin discuss how she became an author. Never having written a thing—from m…

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Talking Book Publishing with Brenda Vaca 34:08

2y ago34:08

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Self-publishing takes a toll on the indie author's finances. Have you ever wondered how you're going to pull off each step, from editing to cover and interior layout design? You can't skimp in these areas. Not to cause anxiety because there are resources out there if you're willing to get creative. On today's episode, Kathleen talks with Brenda Vac…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kimberly Davis Basso 36:31

2y ago36:31

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In today's episode, our guest Kimberly Davis Basso talks about self-publishing. She has won multiple awards for her books, two memoirs (I’m a Little Brain Dead and Birth and Other Stories), plus a new book of horror short stories (Next Door). Kimberley is a wealth of information and shares it freely with our listeners. A former playwright, Kimberly…

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Talking Book Publishing with the LA Times Festival of Books Authors-Part Two 29:55

2y ago29:55

29:55

In Part two of our LA Times Festival of Books author showcase, we talk with three more authors who will be in the WPN booth (#200). Norbert Soski, Author of Only Human, A Guide to the Human Operating System; RosaLinda Diaz, Author of Rom-Com Bee Stings; and Adanna Moriarty, best-selling author of Threadbare, a Patchwork of Poems that Make a Life. I…

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Talking Book Publishing with the LA Times Festival of Books Authors- Part One 24:52

2y ago24:52

24:52

April is an exciting month for the book world. The LA Times Festival of Books is one of the largest book fest in the country, usually seeing 150,000 guests throughout the weekend. The last two years have halted this giant outdoor festival, but 2022 will bring it back to life. Expecting around 100,000 people to walk around the festival held on the U…

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Talking Book Publishing with Derek Doepker 33:09

2y ago33:09

33:09

Best-Selling author, speaker, and marketing consultant Derek Doepker has developed an efficient way to keep new authors on track with their marketing needs. An acronym, ASPIRE, breaks down his steps in an easy-to-remember way. He studied successful authors and what they used to sell more books to develop this method. Join in the conversation with K…

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Talking Book Publishing with Ravven White 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

On the first anniversary of indie-press Curious Corvid Publishing, Kathleen talks with founder Ravven White. They cover how the house came to be from Ravvens's self-publishing dreams and what made her decide to open the imprint to submissions. The fledgling Curious Corvid has published an astonishing twelve works, from literary journals, Syfy/fanta…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna Part Two 38:49

2y ago38:49

38:49

In part two with Kathleen and Adanna, Kathleen spearheads the interview with Adanna centering it around eBooks and eBook promotions and a more in-depth look at Amazon ads and Goodreads. They cover your author website, social media, and how you tie all these elements together. They also revisit your genre aesthetic and go deeper into linking the per…

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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna Part One 38:06

2y ago38:06

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In part one of this two-part series with show host Kathleen Kaiser and producer Adanna Moriarty, the conversation centers around what an author needs for a successful book launch. Adanna interviews with Kathleen, asking everything from knowing your audience to what elements you need for your author platform, Amazon, Goodreads, and more. An in-depth…

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Talking Book Publishing with Patrice Karst 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

Patrice Karst, million-selling children's book author of "The Invisible String." We talk about her years-long struggle to find her audience and the amazing take-off of the paperback version with her new publisher Little, Brown Books. She now has a series of books helping children and adults deal with loss. patricekarst.com We’d like to hear from yo…

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Talking Book Publishing with Dr. Jan Yager 38:46

2+ y ago38:46

38:46

Want to sell your foreign rights? Dr. Jan Yager, a former traditional publishing executive, has been selling foreign rights for her books, her publishing company, and authors. Learn the simple steps to present your book and expand your revenue stream. We’d like to hear from you. If you have topics or speakers you’d like us to interview, please emai…

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Talking Book Publishing with Joe Wallenstein 29:07

2+ y ago29:07

29:07

Ever wonder how the public got Miranda Rights, the right to remain silent when arrested? In his historical novel, Flynn and Miranda, Joe Wallenstein recreates the story of a crusading attorney, John J. Flynn, who took an anonymous criminal denied counsel and changed the lives of Americans and police enforcement. Wallenstein bases the book on his ma…

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Talking Book Publishing with Carolyn Howard-Johnson 39:22

2+ y ago39:22

39:22

Author of the highly successful How to Do It Frugally Series of books for authors, Carolyn is constantly in touch with writers worldwide, helping them find ways to improve their writing, editing skills, and most importantly, how to market a book without going broke. We discuss her latest book, Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers, fill…

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