Demystifying Self-Publishing with Tellwell
Demystifying Self-Publishing with Tellwell
Podcast Description
Demystifying Self-Publishing with Tellwell is a podcast that unpacks the world of self-publishing, helping authors navigate the complexities of the industry with expert insights and real-life stories. In each episode, host Alyssa interviews industry professionals, successful authors, and publishing experts to explore the nuances of bringing a book to life independently. Whether you're an aspiring author or already on your publishing journey, this podcast offers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive in the world of self-publishing.
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The podcast covers a range of topics related to self-publishing, including financial literacy education, memoir writing, marketing strategies, and the impact of technology like AI on writing. For instance, episodes explore the nuances of promoting books in a changing media landscape, the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, and common myths about self-publishing.
Demystifying Self-Publishing with Tellwell is a podcast that unpacks the world of self-publishing, helping authors navigate the complexities of the industry with expert insights and real-life stories. In each episode, host Alyssa interviews industry professionals, successful authors, and publishing experts to explore the nuances of bringing a book to life independently. Whether you’re an aspiring author or already on your publishing journey, this podcast offers the knowledge and inspiration you need to thrive in the world of self-publishing.
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In this episode of Demystifying Self-Publishing, Alyssa sits down with Nancy Beiman, a veteran of the animation industry with over four decades of experience working with studios like Walt Disney Animation Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. Having contributed to iconic films such as ‘A Goofy Movie’ and ‘Hercules,’ and worked with legendary characters like Bugs Bunny, Nancy has spent her career bringing stories to life—and teaching others to do the same.
But this conversation goes beyond animation. At its core, it explores what it means to be a lifelong creative. Nancy shares how her curiosity and drive didn’t stop at retirement, leading her to create the Fur Babies comic and self-publish her work. She reflects on the differences between collaborative filmmaking and independent creation, the evolution of ideas through daily practice, and why originality comes from personal perspective rather than imitation.
The episode also dives into the realities of creative work: embracing mistakes, developing authentic characters, navigating new tools like AI, and sustaining a creative life over decades. Ultimately, this is a conversation about creative identity—why artists create, how they evolve, and what it means to remain creatively restless no matter the medium.
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