Kobo Writing Life Podcast
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 248:53:49
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Synopsis
Interviews with authors, tips for self-publishing, digital publishing and using Kobo Writing Life
Episodes
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#176 - Exploring Steampunk with Victoria L. Szulc
24/12/2019 Duration: 44minMulti-media artist and author Victoria L. Szulc chats to us about using steampunk as a creative theme, how she is able to create her own book trailers and covers with only her iPhone and we learn more about her research process. Calling all holiday romance lovers! All audiobooks in this sale are $6.99 or less. Go to https://www.kobo.com/holiday-romance to save! Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free and easy! www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#175 - The Queen of YA: Holly Black
18/12/2019 Duration: 37minWith 30 books published for children and teens, New York Times bestselling author Holly Black, discusses the evolution of the young adult genre from when she published her first book in 2002. She talks about the inspiration behind her latest series The Folk of the Air and what she is working on next after finishing her trilogy. Want to read The Cruel Prince? Use promo code KWLHOLLY to 30% off your purchase today! (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-cruel-prince)
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#174 - Original Content with Audiobook Expert Michelle Kaatz
11/12/2019 Duration: 44minWith 7 years’ experience in the audiobook industry, Michelle Kaatz, the director of Kobo Originals, shares her insight and tips for creating audiobooks and original content. Michelle discusses how new technology will influence audiobooks, what customers and subscription models will look like in the future and what to expect next from Kobo Originals. Want to listen to Kobo’s latest Original? Check it out here: https://www.kobo.com/audiobook/little-women-and-other-christmas-stories Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free and easy! www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#173 - Launching a Stand-Out Series Wide with Michael Anderle
04/12/2019 Duration: 51minMichael Anderle, best-selling indie author, gives us the scoop on the launch of his first "wide" series, Opus X. He tells us his author origin story, and talks about his focus on the business of writing and creating his own publishing company. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free and easy! www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#172 - Storytelling for Change with Juan Pablo Villalobos
26/11/2019 Duration: 37minMexican author Juan Pablo Villalobos, talks about his latest novel, The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-other-side-95). Juan Pablo shares the research process behind his non-fiction titles, the difficulties that arise interviewing younger subjects and how he makes his work accessible to younger readers. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#171 - Making Your Backlist Work for You with Zoe York/Ainsley Booth
19/11/2019 Duration: 51minZoe York talks to us about how she began her career writing "the stories of her heart", and turned those stories into a commercial success. Zoe explains how she runs her business and handles her separate pen names, Zoe York and Ainsley Booth. She also explains how she maintains her backlist sales and uses her back catalogue to grow her readership. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#170 - From Wedding Planner to Writer with Violet Howe
12/11/2019 Duration: 43minViolet Howe talks to us about her writing career and how feeling strongly about her story and characters led her to indie publishing. Violet discusses how writing two different series in the same town allows her to explore two genres. Violet also talks to us about how her past work experiences have influenced her writing but also how they have helped with other aspects of her writing business. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#169 - Lessons from the ER: How Melissa Yi Balances Writing and Medicine
05/11/2019 Duration: 46minMelissa Yi, an emergency room physician and author, chats to us about how she balances being a writer and part-time doctor. She discusses how her work experiences have made their way into her Hope Sze Medical Mystery Series and she shares some of her favourite emergency room stories. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#168 - The Author and Narrator Relationship with Rachel Grant and Greg Tremblay
29/10/2019 Duration: 49minAuthor Rachel Grant and her narrator Greg Tremblay shed some light on the process of creating an audiobook. Rachel discusses the working relationship she has with Greg and how his narration has influenced her future work. Greg shares his experience as a narrator, and the process for creating audiobooks. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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Bonus Episode: 5 Tips to Help You Write a Novel in a Month #NaNoWriMo with Joanna Penn
25/10/2019 Duration: 12minAre you ready to start writing your novel but have no idea where to start? In this special bonus episode, superstar Joanna Penn shares her top 5 tips for writing a novel in a month (and actually reaching your goal!). Need more tips? We have an exclusive offer on Joanna’s titles The Writer’s Toolbox 2019 (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-writer-s-toolbox-2019) and The Successful Author Mindset (https://www.kobo.com/audiobook/the-successful-author-mindset-1). Use promo code KWLPODPENN to receive 50% off of your choice of either eBook or audiobook.
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#167 - Relatability in Romance with Samantha Young
22/10/2019 Duration: 27minNew York Times bestselling author, Samantha Young talks to us about the life-changing success of her self-published novel On Dublin Street. Samantha examines the benefits of being a hybrid author, stepping out of her comfort zone with her forthcoming novel Outmatched and why relatable characters are the hallmark of all her novels. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for an exclusive offer on Samantha’s audiobook Into the Deep (https://www.kobo.com/audiobook/into-the-deep-18)!
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#166 - How to Craft a New Writing Persona with Piper Rayne
15/10/2019 Duration: 43minWriting duo, Piper Rayne gives us insights on what it is like being a writing duo and they discuss the writing and revision process that works best for them. No two writing duos are alike! They discuss the prep work and strategy behind releasing a successful new persona and give their tips for new co-authors starting out. Make sure to stay tuned to the end of the episode for an exclusive offer on Piper Rayne’s title Lessons from a One-Night Stand (https://www.kobo.com/ebook/lessons-from-a-one-night-stand).
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#165 - Storytelling with Waubgeshig Rice
08/10/2019 Duration: 31minWaubgeshig Rice, an author and journalist originally from Wasauksing First Nation, talks about his latest novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow, a take on a post-apocalypse story told from an indigenous perspective. He also describes his path to writing and offers advice for young aspiring writers.
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#164 - Learning the Habits of your Readers with Emma Chase
01/10/2019 Duration: 39minEmma Chase, NYT bestselling author, discusses the importance of learning the habits of your readers and setting reader expectations before the release of a new book. She discusses how she built up her newsletter audience and gives us hints about what to expect next from her Royally series. Start self-publishing today with KWL. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#163 - How to Stay Relevant with an Authentic Online Presence with Rachel Van Dyken
25/09/2019 Duration: 46minNew York Times best-selling author, Rachel Van Dyken discusses how having an authentic online presence offers something tangible to readers and allows authors to stay relevant in the ever-changing publishing world. She talks to us why she decided to be a hybrid author and discusses her upcoming novel Fashion Jungle which she co-wrote with model Kathy Ireland.
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#162 - Behind the Book with Celebrity Ghostwriter Joshua Lisec
17/09/2019 Duration: 44minJoshua Lisec take us behind the scenes on what it is like being a Celebrity Ghostwriter. He discusses how he became a ghostwriter, what the ghostwriting process looks like and ways in which you can start your first non-fiction title. Joshua also discusses his unique business model that sets his projects up for success. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#161 - How to Sustain a Successful Writing Career with Jill Shalvis
10/09/2019 Duration: 30minWith 20 years in the industry and over 100 novels under her belt, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis shares her tips for finding the right method of publication for you and how to sustain a lifelong publishing career. Jill shares her strategy for her social media and how she models her posts in the same tone as her novels. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#160 - From Fan Fiction to Finalist with Kobo’s Winning Romance Author Julie Evelyn Joyce
04/09/2019 Duration: 42minJulie Evelyn Joyce talks to us about the inspiration for prize-winning novel Steeped in Love. Julie shares how writing Gilmore Girls fanfiction taught her about craft and how a chance meeting at RWA led her to entering and winning Kobo’s Emerging Writer Prize! Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife
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#159 - Best Practices for Indie Writers with David Wind
27/08/2019 Duration: 39minIn this episode, Steph and Joni sat down with David Wind, author of The Indie Writer's Handbook. Wind has written 59 titles and started his author journey with a traditional publisher, before becoming a very early adopter of indie publishing in 2008. He talked to us about the lessons he's learned along the way, how he engages with readers across multiple genres, and offers advice for authors just starting out! Join the platform that's fast, free and easy at www.kobo.com/writinglife!
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#158 - Using Obsession to Drive your Debut Novel with Nora Decter
20/08/2019 Duration: 29minNora Decter, Kobo’s Emerging Writer Prize Winner for Literary Fiction, chats to us about her debut novel How Far We Go and How Fast. She talks about what pushed her to finish her first book, how she created an album to go with the novel and her experience winning the emerging writer prize. Join the platform that’s fast, free, easy. www.kobo.com/writinglife