Episode 45: John Matthew Fox, Writer & Founder of Bookfox
Freelance Publishing, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing, Marketing Kaylee Pereyra Freelance Publishing, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing, Marketing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 45: John Matthew Fox, Writer & Founder of Bookfox

Mary Kole is joined by writing expert John Matthew Fox to chat about his work helping authors and founding his company, Bookfox. Conversation topics include the different publishing paths available to writers, the benefits and drawbacks of traditional vs. self-publishing, the challenges of effectively marketing one's work, and going beyond commercial success.

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Episode 44: Tracy Badua, Middle Grade & YA Author
Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing Kaylee Pereyra Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 44: Tracy Badua, Middle Grade & YA Author

Despite the challenges of balancing writing with a day job and parenting, middle grade and YA author Tracy Badua keeps churning out adventurous contemporary fantasy stories. Tracy’s books explore themes of cultural identity, family expectations, and folklore, even drawing inspiration from Filipino superstitions she grew up with.

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Episode 43: Farrah Penn, Young Adult Author
Freelance Publishing, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing Kaylee Pereyra Freelance Publishing, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Submission, Novel Editing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 43: Farrah Penn, Young Adult Author

Young adult author Farrah Penn details her publishing journey, from striking out on submission to her debut novel. Listen in to this conversation for thoughts on the young adult genre, using tropes, crafting stakes and curveballs for your characters, and how screenwriting may help when writing a novel.

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Episode 42: Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Book Marketing Consultant
Picture Book Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Memoir Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, Novel Publishing, Short Story Publishing, Marketing Kaylee Pereyra Picture Book Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Memoir Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, Novel Publishing, Short Story Publishing, Marketing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 42: Jenn Hanson-dePaula, Book Marketing Consultant

How do new authors find their ideal readers? Jenn Hanson-dePaula guides you through the steps of elevating your book promo! Tune in to hear her take on what marketing is and isn’t, tips for building your social media platform (including valuable advice on what to post), and why you should have a newsletter.

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Episode 41: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, NYT Bestselling Author/Illustrator
Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Publishing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Outline, Picture Book Submission, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Editing, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline, ER/CB Publishing, ER/CB Submission, Memoir Draft, Memoir Idea, Memoir Editing, Memoir Outline, Memoir Publishing Kaylee Pereyra Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Publishing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Outline, Picture Book Submission, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Editing, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline, ER/CB Publishing, ER/CB Submission, Memoir Draft, Memoir Idea, Memoir Editing, Memoir Outline, Memoir Publishing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 41: Jarrett J. Krosoczka, NYT Bestselling Author/Illustrator

NYT bestselling author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka shares the challenges and gratifications of reaching across different age categories and the importance of illustrations in storytelling. Listen to hear his tips on writing within established franchises (like Star Wars), how to pivot a picture book idea into a graphic novel series, and memoir writing.

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Episode 40: Danielle Marietta, Creator of Books & Things Publishing
Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Publishing, Novel Submission, Freelance Publishing, Freelance Draft, Freelance Editing, Freelance Submission, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Publishing Kaylee Pereyra Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Publishing, Novel Submission, Freelance Publishing, Freelance Draft, Freelance Editing, Freelance Submission, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Publishing Kaylee Pereyra

Episode 40: Danielle Marietta, Creator of Books & Things Publishing

Danielle Marietta joins the podcast to discuss Books & Things Publishing, the children’s book sphere, and the importance of promoting diverse authors. Tune in to learn more about Danielle’s writing journey, and her tips on self-publishing, social media marketing, and connecting with your target audience.

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Episode 39: Allison Speka, Self-Published Romance Author
Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community, Freelance Publishing, Freelance Idea, Freelance Draft, Freelance Editing, Freelance Outline, Freelance Submission Mary Kole Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community, Freelance Publishing, Freelance Idea, Freelance Draft, Freelance Editing, Freelance Outline, Freelance Submission Mary Kole

Episode 39: Allison Speka, Self-Published Romance Author

Romance author Allison Speka joins the pod to discuss her journey into writing and self-publishing. She talks about her love for the romance genre and shares her experience with self-publishing, including tips on cover design, book marketing, and the value of learning from other indie authors.

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Episode 38: Katie Wolf, Editor and Writing Coach
Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community, Freelance Publishing Mary Kole Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community, Freelance Publishing Mary Kole

Episode 38: Katie Wolf, Editor and Writing Coach

Katie Wolf joins the pod for an inspiring conversation about getting started in publishing, work-life balance, and writing to market. She also discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health and why self-awareness is key in developing your writing craft.

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Episode 37: Heather Dixon, Debut Fiction Author
Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community Mary Kole Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community Mary Kole

Episode 37: Heather Dixon, Debut Fiction Author

Thriller vs. Suspense... what's the difference? Heather Dixon, whose debut novel Burlington hits shelves this week, chats with Mary Kole about getting published and the appeal of suspenseful women's fiction.

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Episode 36: Rob Kent, The Middle Grade Ninja
Novel Draft, ER/CB Editing, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline, ER/CB Publishing, ER/CB Submission, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community Mary Kole Novel Draft, ER/CB Editing, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline, ER/CB Publishing, ER/CB Submission, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission, Craft, Community Mary Kole

Episode 36: Rob Kent, The Middle Grade Ninja

Rob Kent, author and host of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast, joins Mary Kole to talk about his illustrious publishing career and provides valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring writers. He discusses the importance of managing expectations for success in your writing career, as well as writing for your own personal happiness.

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Episode 13: Wendelin Van Draanen, MG and YA Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Memoir Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, ER/CB Submission, Memoir Submission, Novel Submission Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Memoir Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, ER/CB Submission, Memoir Submission, Novel Submission Mary Kole

Episode 13: Wendelin Van Draanen, MG and YA Author

An uplifting conversation with author Wendelin Van Draanen, where we discuss the therapeutic nature of writing and the silver lining in a difficult path to publication.

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Episode 11: Erin Entrada Kelly, Middle Grade Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Publishing, Nonfiction Draft, Nonfiction Idea, Nonfiction Publishing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Publishing Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Publishing, Nonfiction Draft, Nonfiction Idea, Nonfiction Publishing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Publishing Mary Kole

Episode 11: Erin Entrada Kelly, Middle Grade Author

An interview with middle grade author and Newbery medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, where we discuss writing outside your lived experience.

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Episode 10: Brittany Thurman, Picture Book Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Publishing, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Outline, Picture Book Submission Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Picture Book Draft, Picture Book Publishing, Picture Book Editing, Picture Book Idea, Picture Book Outline, Picture Book Submission Mary Kole

Episode 10: Brittany Thurman, Picture Book Author

Debut picture book author Brittany Thurman discusses writing about complex issues for a young audience, bias in the publishing industry, and supporting Black writers.

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Episode 35: Gretchen McNeil, YA Horror/Suspense Novelist
Novel Idea, Market, Writing, Craft, Novel Draft, Novel Publishing, Novel Submission Mary Kole Novel Idea, Market, Writing, Craft, Novel Draft, Novel Publishing, Novel Submission Mary Kole

Episode 35: Gretchen McNeil, YA Horror/Suspense Novelist

Dark YA novelist Gretchen McNeil joins Mary in an episode all about recognizing and executing a good story idea. They discuss the shifting young adult book market and embracing diversity, mastering storytelling structure and the importance of shaping the reader's experience, and the controversial subject of IP development.

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Episode 30: Benjamin Roesch, YA/MG Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Short Story Draft, Short Story Publishing, Short Story Submission, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Short Story Draft, Short Story Publishing, Short Story Submission, Novel Draft, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing Mary Kole

Episode 30: Benjamin Roesch, YA/MG Author

Benjamin Roesch joins us to talk about his debut novel—but not his first novel—published with LGBTQ+ young adult indie publisher Deep Hearts. We talk about turning short stories into a novel, coming of age fiction, and being an older debut writer.

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Episode 33: Sara Zarr, YA & Middle Grade Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Freelance Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Novel Submission Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, Freelance Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Novel Submission Mary Kole

Episode 33: Sara Zarr, YA & Middle Grade Author

Sara Zarr brings insight and personal experiences to surviving the sudden and drastic changes within the YA marketplace, such as the popularization of certain YA genres and how that affects YA authors who specialize outside of those genres.

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Episode 25: Leslie C. Youngblood, Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Memoir Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Submission, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Publishing, ER/CB Publishing, Freelance Publishing, Memoir Publishing, Nonfiction Publishing, Novel Draft, Novel Submission, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, ER/CB Draft, ER/CB Idea, ER/CB Outline Mary Kole

Episode 25: Leslie C. Youngblood, Author

Leslie C. Youngblood shares her journey through her MFA program, gives tips on crafting interesting character relationships, and weighs in on one of the hottest questions for authors today: traditional or self-publishing?

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Episode 24: Mindy McGinnis, YA Author
Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, Novel Draft, Novel Editing, Novel Idea, Novel Outline, Novel Publishing, Novel Revision, Novel Submission Mary Kole

Episode 24: Mindy McGinnis, YA Author

Mindy McGinnis, mystery, suspense, thriller author and dog haver, joins the Good Story Podcast to talk about her upcoming work with James Patterson, shit-shoveling, book snobbery, and showing characters' humanity.

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Episode 18: Patricia Faithfull and Rick Williams, Aspiring Writers
Marketing, Market, Audience, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, ER/CB Draft, Novel Editing, Short Story Editing, Picture Book Editing, Novel Draft Mary Kole Marketing, Market, Audience, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, ER/CB Draft, Novel Editing, Short Story Editing, Picture Book Editing, Novel Draft Mary Kole

Episode 18: Patricia Faithfull and Rick Williams, Aspiring Writers

A conversation about "The Emotion Thesaurus" as well as writing tools in general and whether human input can ever be replaced by tools.

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