Authors often cite “creative freedom” and “increased control” when asked why they choose to self-publish. But then they often don’t realize there are other options besides Kindle Direct Publishing, don’t know how to access those options, or they simply get cold feet when it comes to publishing wide.

If this describes you, then this episode is here to help. One of the best parts of publishing wide is being able to reach the largest possible international audience with your books.

Kathryn connected with her friend, Clarissa Gosling, to discuss the whys and wherefores of publishing wide.

About Our Guest:Clarissa Gosling has always lived more in the world of daydream and fiction than in reality. In her writing she explores purpose and belonging across worlds. Having never found an actual portal to fairyland, she creates her own fantastical worlds where dragons, fae and other magical creatures rule. She now lives in the Netherlands with her family, where she writes as much as they will let her.

Clarissa is the author of theDragons of Kaitstud' and Lost Princess of StarlightYA fantasy series, and theExpat Lifeseries of non-fiction guides for families moving, and living, abroad. She is an admin for the 365 Writing Challenge, an international group that supports people to build the habit of writing. And she is one of the co-hosts of theReading Queenspodcast, which discusses young adult fantasy books and their major tropes.

Find out more about Clarissa at clarissagosling.com, or connect with her onInstagramand TikTok.

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• • Kindle Vella
  • Radish, serialized fiction
  • Wattpad
  • 20 Books to 50k Facebook Group
  • Wide for the Win Facebook Group
  • Wide for the Win: Strategies to Sell Globally via Multiple Platforms and Forge Your Own Path to Success by Mark Leslie Lefebvre
  • The Creative Penn
  • Draft2Digital
  • This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

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