Unlock the secrets of publishing success and discover how to build a powerful author platform without sacrificing your creative spark. In this episode, we dive deep with Samantha Keating, a publishing industry insider who's helped launch 1500 authors to success. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, Samantha's insights will revolutionize your approach to both writing and marketing your work.
Value listeners will gain: [Remains the same]
Key points:
- Publishing Powerhouse: Samantha Keating
- Dual-threat expert: Editor and social media guru at The Wild Rose Press
- Mind of a publisher, heart of a psychologist: Unique blend of English-Publishing and Psychology expertise
- Conference circuit champion: Sharing wisdom at major writing conferences nationwide
- The Wild Rose Press: Where Authors Bloom
- Not just a publisher: An author's launchpad to success
- Home to 1500 voices: Cultivating a diverse garden of literary talent
- Award-winning approach: Setting the gold standard in independent publishing
- Keating's Superpower: Trend Forecasting and Reader Insight
- Crystal ball for publishing: Spotting trends before they hit mainstream
- Reader whisperer: Decoding audience preferences and behaviors
- Bridging creativity and marketability: The secret sauce for author success
- Game-Changing Topics on the Table
- Independent publishing revolution: Navigating the new frontier
- Social media alchemy: Turning online presence into author gold
- Authenticity in the digital age: Building a genuine author brand
- The writer's balancing act: Mastering the art of creating and promoting
- Manuscript makeover: Transforming submissions from slush pile to star material
- Behind the editorial curtain: Exclusive insights into indie press operations
- Actionable Takeaways for Aspiring Authors
- Social media toolkit: Essential strategies for the modern author
- Manuscript magnetism: Crafting stories that publishers can't resist
- Productivity hacks: Unleashing creativity while conquering the social media beast
- Reader psychology: Leveraging audience insights for publishing triumph