Quilting on the Side
Co-hosts Tori McElwain of HeyTori and Andi Stanfield of True Blue Quilts share real talk about what it takes to grow a successful quilting business while balancing full-time work, family life, and creative energy.
Whether you're into quilt pattern design, longarm quilting, teaching workshops, or selling handmade products, you'll find practical tips and honest conversations here. We cover everything from digital marketing and course creation to time management and the mindset shifts needed to build a sustainable, fulfilling side hustle.
This show is your go-to guide for running a profitable quilting business on the side - with encouragement, strategy, and plenty of real-life stories from the stitching trenches.
Quilting on the Side
Put Your Expertise in Print: Self-Publishing for Creative Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the journey of self-publishing, particularly in the quilting community. They share their personal experiences, reflection questions for aspiring authors, and the realities of the publishing process, including financial aspects and marketing strategies. Tori introduces the Self-Publishing Incubator, a program designed to support individuals in their publishing journey with a team of experts.
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Key Takeaways:
- Self-publishing can be a fulfilling dream for many.
- Reflection questions can help determine if writing a book is right for you.
- Identifying your expertise is crucial for writing a book.
- Passion and curiosity can drive your writing topics.
- People often seek advice from you based on your skills.
- Self-publishing allows for creative control over your content.
- Financial realities of publishing can be challenging but manageable.
- The publishing process requires careful planning and documentation.
- Low-content books can be a viable publishing option.
- Support systems like the Self-Publishing Incubator can facilitate the publishing journey.
Mentioned in the Episode: Published! The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Publishing
14:28 Deciding Between Fiction and Non-Fiction
25:00 The Self-Publishing Experience
28:42 The Journey of Self-Publishing
33:01 Understanding Book Pricing and Profitability
35:35 The Importance of Quality in Publishing
40:02 The Role of Editors in the Publishing Process
44:06 Exploring Low Content Publishing
48:56 Launching the Self-Publishing Incubator
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @heytori.tech
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
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