Rock Paper Write Podcast
Rock Paper Write Podcast
Podcast Description
Join us as we talk to local authors! Brought to you by Kensington Row Bookshop, hosted by Amy L. Watkins. Here to celebrate, elevate, motivate and inspire you. From self-published to traditionally published, from children’s books to inspirational books to historical fiction, we’re talking about it all. Music: Vac City by Sam Barsh from Soundstripe
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The show explores a wide array of topics related to literature, including self-publishing, historical fiction, personal memoirs, and creative writing processes. Episodes like Becca Bredholt's Finding Cover dive into themes of faith and personal journeys, while Moxie Gardiner's Virgin Snow examines historical context. There's a strong focus on author experiences, storytelling techniques, and the emotional nuances of writing.
Join us as we talk to local authors! Brought to you by Kensington Row Bookshop, hosted by Amy L. Watkins. Here to celebrate, elevate, motivate and inspire you. From self-published to traditionally published, from children’s books to inspirational books to historical fiction, we’re talking about it all. Music: Vac City by Sam Barsh from Soundstripe
In this special Q&A edition, Emily Barrosse—CEO and Founder of Bold Story Press and Xander Press—shares her journey from traditional publishing to building a curated hybrid press focused on author empowerment. Emily discusses how hybrid publishing works, what sets it apart from traditional and self-publishing, and why discoverability, metadata, and direct reader engagement matter more than ever. She also offers practical insights on marketing, festivals, newsletters, social media, and avoiding publishing scams, along with advice for authors navigating today’s crowded book market.
You can learn more about Emily and her work at boldstorypress.com and xanderpress.com, or reach her directly at kensingtonrowauthors
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