Inspiration to Publication
Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith, MFA, provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.
Episodes
17 episodes
Publishing Paths Part I: DIY - Indie Publishing
Let's walk down one of the many paths of publishing: Indie. Indie authors are natural DIYers and wear all of the hats. Discover if this is your right publishing path with Part I of our Publishing Paths series.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:14
Writing as Meditation: Creating Your Writing Life
Let's meditate together! This podcast is going to be a little different. In this podcast, we're going to chat about how you can view writing as part of your meditative practice. We'll also do a writerly meditation where you can visualize your b...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:55
Creating Children's Books
Interested in writing a children's book? This podcast will walk you through content creation, illustrations, and other publishing aspects to keep in mind as you empower the minds of tomorrow. IG:
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:10
He Said, She Said: The Dos and Don'ts of Writing Dialogue
Do you know the best practices of writing dialogue? Is it something that you feel like you're not the best at? Check out Caroline's tips and tricks for the most effective ways to write conversations in your fiction, non-fiction, and children's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:10
Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness
Can you use song lyrics in a book? What about poems? How do you cite appropriately in academic and fiction works? What the heck are subsidiary rights? Your burning questions about copyright and permissions are covered in this episode. I...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:44
Tearing Down the Walls: Overcoming Barriers to Your Writing
Think you don't have time to write? Maybe you're hung up on grammar or self-edits. Let's break down some of the myths that might be preventing you from meeting your writing goals. Thanks to our sponsor,
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:34
There are no Rules, Only Principles
I get asked a lot of people could or should put things in their books. Let's dispel some of the myths of writing and what rules and principles you should be abiding by. For more information:
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:37
Finding Inspiration in a Pandemic
Season 2 kicks off with an honest topic: how do we find the inspiration and wherewithal to keep writing during a global pandemic. Host, Caroline Smith, will give you some ideas to keep that pen or keyboard occupied. This episode is spon...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:15
Non-Fiction Pt. 2: Books for Your Business
Are you an entrepreneur or someone who feels like they might benefit from having a leave-behind marketing strategy? Check out this episode where we'll talk about how to leverage your story to help grow your marketing. Interested in lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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30:46
Non-Fiction Pt. 1: Writing Your Life (Memoirs)
So you've thought about writing your life story, but where do you begin? Not at the beginning. We'll talk about all the best practices for what to include in your memoir that will be marketable to a wider audience. Interested in learnin...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:11
Writing Fiction Pt. 2: The 5 Stages
We're breaking down fiction and making it even easier to finish that book by looking at specific ways to structure your characters, settings, motivation, and world-building so that you can create a fully developed world. Interested in l...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:37
Writing Fiction Pt. 1: The 5 W's
Fiction writers! This episode is for you. We're going to dig in to some of the best practices for fiction writing and how to get started. If you've already started, no worries. We can bolster your writing with some of these easy tips. I...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:52
Not all Editors are Created Equal
What does an editor do, exactly? In this episode, Caroline will go into a lot of detail regarding what editors look for in your manuscript, as well as itemizing different types of editors (did you know there was more than one kind?). She'll als...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:44
Let's Start at the Beginning
Interested in writing your book but don't know where to begin? This podcast will dive into tips and tricks to help you get your ideas onto paper. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her on...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:28
Read it Raw: Finding Agents and Publishers
When do you develop a relationship with an agent or publisher? When are you ready to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher? Let's get into the nitty gritty of that and talk about several different ways to network and set yourself up f...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:36
Money, Money, Money: The Financial Dynamics of Publishing
What does it cost to publish a book? Well...it depends! Of course. We'll look at certain considerations of cost that you may not have considered and look at very generic ballpark figures for different categories. Don't be surprised; know what t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:59