BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing hosted by international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon.
J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.
Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.
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Bookshop.org is an amazing way to support local bookstores through COVID-19 and beyond. By providing store owners with a unique way to market their books online and paying them 30 percent of each sale, Bookshop has raised millions to help support these small businesses through the pandemic. Elle McKenzie has been with Bookshop since its early days in May 2020 and has worked closely with the company as they’ve expanded across the states and into Spain and the UK. To visit Bookshop.org or contact Elle, follow the links below.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How to use Bookshop.org as a reader
- How to support bookstores across the country
- When the site will leave beta
- What Amazon thinks about Bookshop
- How authors can use Bookshop
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Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)
In This Episode
Bookshop
Elle McKenzie
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric
Scene Rubric
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Kobo Writing Life
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