All The Write Marketing: Recent Episodes
Cardinal Rule Press
All The Write Marketing is a publishing podcast by Cardinal Rule Press, a children's publishing company located in Central Michigan but connected globally.
In each episode, Host, and Founder of CRP, Maria Dismondy connects with literary agents from all walks of life to discuss tips and useful information for writers and industry insiders alike.
PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Brenna Jeanneret (Panelist)
Christina Furnival (Panelist)
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers who travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on important topics for children's social-emotional learning.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
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PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Sarah Surgey
Caroline Kerfoot
Michelle Worthington
Zoe Arena
Alli Brydon
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers who travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on important topics for children's social-emotional learning.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
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PANELISTS:
Adam Blackman (Facilitator)
Brooke Shannon
Maria Dismondy
Michelle Schaub
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers who travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on important topics for children's social-emotional learning.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
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PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Trudy Ludwig
Patrice Karst
Dana Wyss
Vanessa Green Allen
Onjali Rauf
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers who travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on important topics for children's social-emotional learning.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
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PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Pauline David-Sax
Scott Campbell
Pat Zietlow Miller
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers who travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on important topics for children's social-emotional learning.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
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PANELISTS: Maria Dismondy (Facilitator) Claire Noland Lizzie Assa Dr. Laura Markham Kristen Nordstrom
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers that travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on topics that are important for social-emotional learning in children.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
Subscribe! Find out when we have more FREE content available for classrooms, homeschoolers and those of you who are looking to become writers!
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PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Donn Swaby (donnswaby@yahoo.com)
Dan Yaccarino (yaccarinostudio@gmail.com)
Fiona McEntee (fiona@mcenteelaw.com)
Selina Alko (selinaalko@gmail.com)
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers that travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on topics that are important for social emotional learning in children.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
Subscribe! Find out when we have more FREE content available for classrooms, homeschoolers and those of you who are looking to become writers!
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PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Dr. Shefali - admin@drshefali.com (Kris, admin for Dr. Shefali)
Daniel den Hollander - danielhilbrand@gmail.com
Dr. Kristin J. Carothers, Ph.D. - Dr.kjcarothers@gmail.com
Dr. Kelly Jameson - kelly@drkellyjameson.com
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers that travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on topics that are important for social emotional learning in children.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
Subscribe! Find out when we have more FREE content available for classrooms, homeschoolers and those of you who are looking to become writers!
Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/cardinalrulepress/ to learn about upcoming events and to connect with our team personally (via DMs)
PANELISTS:
Maria Dismondy (Facilitator)
Christina Dendy https://www.christinadendywrites.com/
CK Malone https://www.carlislemalonebooks.com/
Sally Pla https://sallyjpla.com/
Julia Finley Mosco www.amazingscientists.com
Jenn Bailey www.jennbailey.com
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Cardinal Rule Press is a children's picture book company that produces quality books for the modern child. Our books create a mirror or window for children to see themselves in the book. We work with educators to come up with resources that align with their curriculum, making our books the perfect addition to the classroom as mentor texts. We also offer free programming for schools through live readings with picture book authors several times a year. In addition, we have speakers that travel to schools nationwide to spread the message of Bucket Filling in school assemblies. Our books come in multiple languages and focus on topics that are important for social emotional learning in children.
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.com/
Subscribe! Find out when we have more FREE content available for classrooms, homeschoolers and those of you who are looking to become writers!
Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/cardinalrulepress/ to learn about upcoming events and to connect with our team personally (via DMs)
Episode # 78
Name of Episode: Know Your Niche with Erica Lyons
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About following your passion in life
- About finding your story
- Knowing your niche
- The benefits of doing research and turning a narrow topic into a broad one
- Using social media to build your platform
Find out more about {Erica Lyons} here:
Website: https://www.erica-lyons.com
Quote from show: “I think it comes down to really knowing what your niche is”
“I believe everybody has one area where they are uniquely an expert in.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
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Episode #77
Name of Episode: Children's books - how do you reach parents with Colter Jackson
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Colter’s journey into writing and illustrating
- Colter’s illustrating style
- How an advertising background can help market your books
- The advantage of using Bookstagram!
- Reaching out to influencers to help market your work
- Advice for aspiring writers
Find out more about {Colter Jackson} here:
Website: http://www.colterjackson.com/
Quote from show: “Invest what you can and think of it as a long-term investment in your career.”
“Every no is closer to a yes.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode # 76
Name of Episode: Picture book recommendations from a picture book author
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Utilizing the speaking circuit to connect with other people in the writing community
- A typical day for a writer who also has a day job
- Finding a balance with both the creative and business sides of writing
Find out more about {Charlotte Offsay} here:
Website: http://charlotteoffsay.com/
Quote from show: “I have this passion that I need to attend to.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
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Episode # 75
Name of Episode: Embracing the power of play
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About using personal hobbies and experiences to write stories
- About highlights workshops
- The role of play in every story!
Find out more about Sarah Aronson here:
Website: http://www.saraharonson.com
Quote from show:
“Each book represents something that matters deeply to me.”
“All kids should see themselves in stories.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode # 74
Name of Episode: The Business of Publishing & Mining the Past for Story Ideas
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About illustrating children’s books as a career
- The fun behind self-publishing
- How utilizing your writing community can help you advance your career
- How a background in economics can help when running a business
- Yeehoo Press submission guidelines
- About developing merchandise for book titles
- Marketing for books
Find out more about Helen H. Wu here:
Website: helenakrhee.com
Yeehoopress.com
helenhwu.com
Quote from show: “We aim to make our stories and characters more memorable.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode # 73
Name of Episode: Writing Your Story with Carrie Lara
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The importance of marketing and developing an online presence as an author
- The benefits of reaching out to companies like bookstores to do author events
- Carrie’s new book releases coming soon!
Find out more about Carrie Lara here:
Website: www.carriealara.com
Quote from show: “We can still be resilient.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode #71
Name of Episode: Our stories matter: Creating Space for Your Stories on the Global Bookshelf
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How teachers and professors can help make connections in the writing community
- Marketing your book when you don’t want to be in marketing
- Using community to help market your work
Find out more about Sophia Lee here:
Website: www.sophialeewrites.com
Purchase Links for Books : https://linktr.ee/sophianleewrites
Quote from show: “A lot of Filipinos like to open the door so others can come through.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #70
Name of Episode: Marketing For Rad Girls with Tootie Nienow
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How spending time with your intended audience group can help you figure out what to write about
- The benefit of being part of a writing community, especially when shifting from writer to published author
- Tootie’s writing and publishing process
Find out more about Tootie Nienow here:
Website: tootienienow.com
Quote from show:
“For a story to be interesting, you have to also find out the tough things that happen in it.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #69
Name of Episode: From Books to Multimedia Content: The Creative Path in Children's Books Publishing with Helen H. Wu
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to shift from self-publishing to traditional publishing
- How a background in economics can help run a business
- How developing merchandise can benefit marketing your work
- How social media is helpful for promoting your book
Find out more about Helen H. Wu here:
Website: yeehoopress.com, yeehoomedia.com, helenhwu.com
Quote from show: “Picture books have the potential to pass on joy from generation to generation.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #68
Name of Episode: Book Awards Galore! with Marcy Campbell
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How Marcy began writing
- How to pursue writing even when you grow up outside of a writing community
- The process of going from a writer to a published author
Find out more about Marcy Campbell here:
Website: www.marcycampbell.com
Quote from show:
“I didn’t know there was a person behind the books.”
“Do not stop writing, you can do this!”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode #67
Name of Episode: Sharing Joy in Less Traveled Places
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to make connections in your writing community, even virtually!
- The importance of connecting with your community
- The ripple effect that making these connections can have
- How children’s books help deliver important messages to younger generations
Find out more about Alex and Angela here:
Website: www.alexgiardino.com
www.storytimefriendsread.com
Quote from show: “The writing community is a wonderful community of people.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode #66
Name of Episode: Supporting Myself as a Writer - 10 Years and Going Strong
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to support yourself as a writer
- About Alice’s writing camp
- About writing different genres
Find out more about Alice McGinty here:
Website: www.alicebmcginty.com
Quote from show:
“Writing is very solitary.”
“I know how important my writer’s organization was to me.”
“I want to show kids that they have a creative community around them.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode #65
Name of Episode: Rethinking the Promo Group
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to branch into the world of publishing
- The power of community and connection when venturing into publishing
- The importance of continuing to submit work that you believe in
- How to market your books
- Utilizing your community to support your books
Find out more about Jamilah Thompkins- Bigelow here:
Website: https://jamilahthewriter.com
Quote from show:
“It’s nice to have built-in support that is promoting your work.”
“This is heart work, it comes from our hearts.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Panelists include:
Vanessa Garcia: http://www.vanessagarcia.org/
Ilima Loomis: https://ilimaloomis.com/books-by-ilima-loomis/
Surishtha Sehgal: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Surishtha-Sehgal/403383630
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #64
Name of Episode: Writing to Heal: Shelly Anand Shares Her Journey Into Picture Books
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How Shelly went from legal work to children’s books
- How writer’s groups can help your writing process
- How to use constructive criticism to your benefit when writing a book
Find out more about Shelly Anand here:
Website: shellyanand.com
Quote from show: “How do you point out differences in a way that is not mean?” “I’m grateful for the feedback because in the end I am happier with the story.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode # 63
Name of Episode: From Fish Brain Surgeon to Picture Book Author
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The connection between memory in both fish and humans
- The importance of telling stories to children about challenging topics
- The evolution of her scientific career becoming a career with children and families
- The connection between tears and healing
- Experiencing and discussing grief at a young age
Find out more about Nancy Bo Flood here:
Website: https://nancyboflood.com/
Quote from show:
“My disability does not define me. I am first me.”
About Maria Dismondy
Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
To get more episodes of All the WRITE Marketing podcast, sign up here.
Episode #62
Name of Episode: Unicorns and more with Diana Murray
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How an author can make a break with a grant or contest
- Festivals for marketing
Find out more about {Guest Name} here:
Website: http://www.dianamurray.com
Quote from show: Always keep moving!
Episode #61
Name of Episode: Marketing Is Better Together
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Kirsten started her career with journalism, specifically freelance working and left to pursue internships with NASA in hopes of a more regular schedule. Since then, she has taken on the role of a science communicator, which she says was great training for communicating complicated science topics to kids. Kirsten left NASA after having her children and their curiosity about nonfiction science inspired her to start writing children’s nonfiction picture books of her own.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is a co-marketing group?
- Why marketing together is better!
- Where to start with a co-marketing group
Find out more about Kirsten Larson here:
Website: https://kirsten-w-larson.com/
Quote from show: “There are a lot of other ways that you can work together.”
“A lot of writers are introverts.”
“Everybody hits speed bumps and obstacles.”
“The easiest way to start is to just start with a couple of people.”
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Panels include:
Adam Blackman -- CRP Picture Book Editor
Stephanie Hansen -- www.metamorphosisliteraryagency.com/
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #60
Name of Episode: The Keys to Marketing When Marketing Isn’t Kind With Kenneth Kraegel
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Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kenneth Kraegel both writes and illustrates picture books as well as works part-time with children with dyslexia. His first picture book was released back in 2012 after a brief stint where he tried being a vegetable farmer, and since then, he has released four more books with one on the way, Mushroom Lullaby, releasing in October 2022! For Kenneth, marketing felt like something that was out-of-his-element– but that didn’t stop him from trying to find ways to market his products.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About methods to market your books when marketing is something uninteresting to you
- About finding support for your marketing as an author
- About finding the right social media platforms for your marketing
Find out more about Kenneth here: Instagram: @kennethkraegel Facebook: Kennethkraegel Website: http://www.kennethkraegel.com/
Quote from show: “Whenever an opportunity arises, I say yes.”
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #59
Name of Episode: Finding Your Gifts in a Pandemic with Picture Book Author Kelly DiPucchio
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Where does inspiration come from? Sometimes, for children’s book author Kelly DiPucchio, it comes in the middle of the night to a song she hasn’t heard in awhile, a series of words to start a book, or a random, out-of-the-blue story idea– and it’s those nighttime revelations that inspire her stories. A New York Times bestselling author of over 30 books, Kelly speaks to children across the country about kindness, overcoming adversity, following their dreams, and embracing themselves.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About how inspiration comes to people
- How people discover different books
- About adapting to your circumstances for your work
Find out more about {Guest Name} here: Instagram: @kellydipucchio Twitter: @kellydipucchio Website: kellydipucchio.com
Quote from show: “Stories come to me in all different ways, and that’s what I tell kids– sometimes, you have to be patient.”
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #58
For over 30 years, Monique A.J. Smith has been involved in the area of athletics, a career that has taken many different shapes over the years. Now, she’s a leadership strategist for athletic departments and individuals looking to advance in the industry, a professor, and a magazine publisher, and uses her expertise to host a weekly podcast to spotlight women of color within sports and show people what opportunities are available to them. And as an expert, she has plenty of knowledge to share, and she knows the different ways to reach her audience to promote her message.
Name of Episode: Expert Marketing with Magazine Publishing with Monique Smith
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About expert marketing and how to conduct it
- How to identify your intellectual property and utilize it
- About carrying your knowledge between different types of jobs
Find out more about Monique here: Twitter: @hostofchat IG: @seedsofempowerment Website: www.seedsofempowerment.info Podcast: www.chatinthegarden.com Magazine: https://payhip.com/seedsofempowerment Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670538159689157/
Quote from show: “Expert marketing is for me to help them see: what’s your framework? What’s your intellectual property?”
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
Episode #57
Name of Episode: Intentionally Building a Wild and Beautiful Life with Amanda Esch-Cormier
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A singer, an educator, and now a writer– Amanda Esch-Cormier does it all! Residing in Michigan with her husband and children, Amanda is the 2018 Glamour Women of the Year honoree and 2018 ESPY award recipient. She grew up in Michigan obsessed with old country music and managed to combine that love with her experience in education at the Country Music Hall of Fame, where she worked pre-pandemic. Now, she’s dabbling in writing children’s books, with her debut self-published book, Wild and Free, which began as a poem to her daughters and evolved into something bigger. Learn more about what kind of resources she used on her journey with self-publishing, how she markets her book now that it’s out, and the intersections between her interests.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About planning, scheduling, and connecting on social media for marketing
- About self-publishing and what kind of assistance is available
- About connecting your passions and how they influence each other
Find out more about Amanda here:
Website: https://www.amandaeschcormier.com/
Twitter: @amandamcormier
Facebook: @amandaeschcormier
TikTok: @amandaeschcormier
Instagram: @amandaeschcormier
Quote from show: “If you share stuff, people are more likely to share yours.”
About Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a former educator and publisher at Cardinal Rule Press, located in Southeast Michigan. Maria is the host of the podcast All the Write Marketing, interviewing bibliophiles about marketing books and connecting with readers.
Keywords: marketing, picture books, author, writer, illustrator, bookseller, library, librarian, bookstore, publisher, publish, children's books, social media, visibility, readers, children
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Inspired by the sweet and simple moments in life, Vana is professionally trained as an architect with an artist's heart. Her silhouette craft was first born as she began documenting the personality, emotion, and playfulness of her son Nikolas. Over the years she has established herself as a leading, honest, authentic voice of women in business, the balance of work and family, and how to foster creativity in everyday life. Now, as a mama to two busy boys, wife to her college sweetheart and the visionary of a labor-of-love brand, she strives to make a difference in her clients' lives.
Find out more about Vana here: https://vanachuppstudio.com/
Panelists include:
Carlos Aponte -- www.carlosaponteeditions.com
Duncan Tonatiuh -- www.duncantonatiuh.com
Cindy L. Rodriguez -- www.cindylrodriguez.com
Jorge Lacera -- www.studiolacera.com/
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom.
She provides leadership development and career coaching for young professionals. She has also developed leadership educational materials for K-12 students, college/graduate students, faith communities and nonprofits. Additionally, Dr. Tyner teaches leadership coursework on ethics, critical reflection, and organizational development. Her research focuses on diversity/inclusion, community development, and civil rights. She has presented her research and conducted leadership training programs both nationally and internationally.
Find out more about Artika here: www.artikatyner.com
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Dan's love of reading started when he was young. He loved that he could escape into a world where magic and adventure existed. That love of books has followed him into adulthood and inspired and motivated him in almost every facet of his life, from his first career as a Forensic Scientist with the FBI to owning and operating Page Turner Literary Agency.
Find out more about Dan here:
www.pageturnerliteraryagency.com
Twitter: @PageTurnerLit
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About diversifying yourself in the book world (be in different groups to learn more)
- Developmental Editing
- Writing and working
Find out more about Katie here:
www.katie-sparks.com
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From simple sketches, to fully rendered illustrations, Lisa spends her days making art from a cozy studio in beautiful New Hampshire. Her illustrations have been featured on stationery, decor, and over 20 children’s picture books.
Lisa infuses joy and artistry into her creations, in the hopes of adding more happiness to the world one illustration at a time.
Find out more about Lisa here:
www.lisamgriffin.com
Social Media Handles:
https://www.instagram.com/lisamgriffinart/
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Find out more about Ingrid Seymour here: ingridseymour.com
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to find your voice through writing
- How to align your online presence with your writing "voice"
- How to think like a small business owner after becoming a published author
Find out more about Callie here:
Website: www.calliemetler.com
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In this episode, you will learn:
- What a writing coach can offer
- Planning Guide: https://www.amazon.com/This-Year-Write-Your-Book/dp/B09PM8BGJM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CMT3PPTAZHUU&keywords=shana+hartman&qid=1644450675&sprefix=shana+hartman%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
Find out more about Shana here:
Website: www.shanahartman.com
A powerful free webinar “3 Steps to Help you Know if You are Ready to Write your Book” https://shanahartman.com/thewrittencompassactivation
Social Media Handles:
IG @shanhartman_
Quote from show: “Writing a book really supports your business!”
Panelists include:
Cindy Williams Schrauben
https://cindyschrauben.com/
Cindy Williams Schrauben lives in Michigan where she writes books for kids that range from the truly serious to the seriously silly. Before embarking on this path, Cindy held positions as a teacher, administrator, and more. She loves sharing the message that ‘It’s never too late to dream!’ When not writing, working with other authors, or honing her craft, Cindy might be found dissecting her grandsons’ shenanigans for story ideas, reading on the floor in the bookstore, or eating ice cream…ideally all at once.
Shannon Anderson
www.shannonisteaching.com
https://www.twitter.com/shannonteaches https://www.facebook.com/authorshannonanderson https://www.instagram.com/shannonisteaching https://www.linkedin/shannonisteaching
Shannon Anderson has taught for 25 years and is now an award-winning children's book author and national presenter. Shannon loves to do author visits and PD's for teachers. You can learn more about her at www.shannonisteaching.com.
Gaia Cornwall
Gaia Cornwall loves making books for kids! Her first book, Jabari Jumps, received a Charlotte Zolotow Honor, among other accolades. Look for her latest book, The Best Bed for Me, out this spring from Candlewick Press.
Panelists Include:
Mike Degg - Animation Director
Mike Degg is the CGI Animation Director at Marks Detroit, formerly Armstrong White Inc. He has 16 Years Experience in the CGI industry. Mike graduated from College of Creative Studies in Detroit with a BA of fine arts, with a focus in animation. He has been in several film festivals and won various awards for his animation projects. Mike loves the challenge of exploring and creating animations with a unique twist and style.
John Gruener - NASA Scientist
John Gruener is a Space Scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He is the project scientist for a robotic mission going to the moon in 2023, and also works on developing simulated Moon soil for use in testing NASA technologies, and planning future human missions to the Moon.
Leah Hetzel - Pilot
Airline Pilot at Delta Air Lines.
Elena Victoria - Clothing Designer
Elena Victoria is a young fashion designer from Chicago who is using her love for fashion and design to positively impact the lives of so many. Since 2010, Elena has hosted seasonal camps for students of all ages who share the same passion for sewing and fashion design. After completing her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design & Technology at Purdue University, Elena worked as a designer for Abercrombie Kids. From there, she left the company to chase after her dream of designing for her private label and teaching youth how to sew. Five years later, students all over the Metro Detroit and Chicago area are participating in her fun-filled sewing and design classes, leaving with a new sense of accomplishment and joy. The private label, Elena Victoria, is a specialty custom dress business that helps women of any age look good and feel great in a gown specifically made for them.
Leslie — Truck Driver
Leslie loves to drive so getting paid to drive a truck for a job has been the perfect fit for her. Driving for eight years now, Leslie has been all over the country and met so many different people on her travels.
Marquice Williams - NFL Coach
Marquice Williams is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Blogging to develop your voice
- How audio books can take your sales to the next level
Find out more about Tara here:
Website: http://www.taraseptember.com
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Speaking at Organizations, Alma Maters, International Groups and more!
- The beginning steps to starting a business as an entrepreneur.
Find out more about Joan here:
You can find me at https://jlregenenterprises.com.
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How writers can build content that helps their platform
- Working with freelance writers and how that may help build your content
Find out more about Bryan here:
Website: http://bryancollins.com www.becomeawritertoday.com
Quote from show:
“Do something every day for your craft and something every day that builds your platform!”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The difference between a brand and a platform.
- What should be an author’s first step to building a platform?
- Does every author need a digital footprint?
Find out more about Jennifer here:
Website: www.jenniferswansonbooks.com
Social Media Handles:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter -- @jenswanbooks
Jennifer’s Book: Save the Crash Test Dummy
Website: www.jenniferswansonbooks.com
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Panelists Include:
J de laVega is an advocate for social justice and a believer in presence creating possibility. She hopes to one day transcend reality and take her final form as a Lisa Frank character.
Carol McCloud, the "Bucket Lady" is the author of ten books, which began with ever-popular Have You Filled a Bucket Today? in 2006. By trade, Carol is an early childhood specialist and emotional intelligence trainer.
Anitra Rowe Schulte is the author of the picture book Dancing with Daddy and the forthcoming picture book Willow and Bunny. A former newspaper reporter and publicist, Anitra loves asking questions, digging into feelings, and using her imagination to better understand the world. She lives in Geneva, Illinois, with her husband, Dan, three young daughters, and kitty cat Pancake.
Dan Saks is a musician, author and music educator specializing in early childhood education. He has lived and taught in New York City, Mexico City, and Switzerland and has traveled the world as a performing musician. He currently lives with his partner and two daughters in Brooklyn, New York, where he hosts and produces Noodle Loaf, a popular music education podcast for kids. A 2020 Webby Honoree and Common Sense Media “Best Podcast for Kids”, Noodle Loaf musically empowers children through play, laughter and lots of singing. Saks has also written a three-book series celebrating diverse families: Families Belong, Families Can and Families Grow published by Rise x Penguin Workshop, each of which was named a "Best Book" by Amazon.
Authors and illustrators of picture books come together to share their work to classrooms, virtual students and more! https://bookshop.org/lists/picture-books-for-disability-awareness
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The inspiration for Rene’s story
- How writing a book can help support a cause
Find out more about René here:
Website: www.ReneMarsh.com
Purchase the book here: https://renemarsh.com/product/themiracleworkersbook/
Also of note: The illustrator was found through the illustration agency, Astound.us in NYC
Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/joseph-r-biden-ending-pediatric-cancer-should-be-a-national-priority
Quote from show: “Inspiration for books can come from our darkest moments, creating something beautiful for others”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Word of mouth marketing
- Mental Health challenges
- Marketing a series of books
Find out more about Julia here:
Website: venusandherflytrip.net
Social Media Handles:
IG, FB and Tiktok: @venusandherflytrip
Quote from show: "Focus on the long game, the vision and trust the process!"
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Find out more about Angela here: Website: https://www.ibpa-online.org/
Links: https://akidsco.com/collections/all-products
Quote from show: “It’s great to see Independent publishers who are innovating!”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Giving up as an aspiring writer (twice!)
- Marketing from your publisher
- Marketing as an author
Find out more about Laurie here: Website: www.lauriewallmark.com
Website: www.lauriewallmark.com
Social Media Handles:
Facebook: @lauriewallmarkauthor
Twitter: @lauriewallmark
Instagram: @lauriewallmark
Links:
https://kidlitauthorsclub.com/
https://kidlitforgrowingminds.weebly.com/
http://www.steamteambooks.com/
Quote from show:
“It is important to give back to your Kidlit Community”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How to start a non-profit
- How to fund events for non-profits
- Passion can drive an organization with purpose
Find out more about Antonette and Marysol here: www.equitythroughlit.org
Quote from show: “It was a lifelong dream to create a program that supported families in low income communities.” Antonette
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How grants can help you add books to your library
- Programs like First Book, Dolly Parton Imagination Program, Little Free Libraries
- How book stacks can motivate readers.
Find out more about Nichole here:
Website:
www.stagsread.weebly.com
www.folkmanforlibrarian.weebly.com
Social Media Handles:
Twitter: @Nichole Folkman
Lit- Twitter: @Emden
School Library Instagram: @StagsRead
Quote from show:
“During the shutdown, I delivered books to every child in our community!”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Sustainable Practices
- Why ARCS & GALLEYS should be reconsidered
- Alternative Papers
Find out more about Karla Olson here:
Website: www.patagonia.com/books
Social Media Handles: #patagoniabooks
Karla is speaking on this topic at this virtual event: IBPA PubU
Quote from show: “We are in business to save the home planet” Patagonia
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Marketing for authors
- Types of marketing: performance, brand & digital
- Determine who your audience truly is.
- Understand your audience
- Where are they spending their time?
- Amazon Advertising
- About Keywords
- Publisher Rocket, Kindlepreneuer on YouTube
Find out more about Grace Estle here:
Website: graceestle.com
Social Media Handles: @graceestle on Facebook, @grace.estle on Instagram
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In this episode, you will learn:
- Fictional stories about chronic illness
- 1 in every 10 kids experience migraines
- Influencer Marketing: What you need to know
- Exciting examples of what can come out of an authentic relationship with a book influencer
Here's the link to the Duchess of York's storytime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwQ4wKVGFUg
Find out more about Kat Harrison here:
Website: www.katwritesforyou.com
Books: SURGERY ON SUNDAY and MIGRAINE AND MIA
Social Media Handles: IG: @xokat
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In this episode, you will learn:
- An author’s journey
- Illustration process using sketches and Procreate
- Marketing as an author
Find out more about Ashley here:
Website: https://www.ashleybelote.com/
Social Media Handles: Twitter: @AshleyBelote1
Instagram: @AshleyBeloteIllustration
Facebook: @AshleyBeloteIllustration
Quote from show: “Social Media support from my debut group has been wonderful!”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How early marketing for a book should begin and why.
- Why content around your book is important.
Find out more about Vanessa here:
Website: www.broadbookgroup.com
Course: https://www.broadbookgroup.com/bbg-publishing-school
Quote from show: “It’s all about being uniquely you…your connection to your audience will sell books!”
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In this episode, you will learn:
- About the organization Kids Need to Read
- How human beings can truly make a difference
- Ways publishers, authors, and other book lovers can contribute to getting books into the hands of children.
Find out more about Gary here:
Website: http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/
Quote from show: “You have to go out, put your boots on the ground, walk in and look around.” Gary Mlodzik
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Panelists include:
Claire Noland -- https://claireannettenoland.com/
Sara Sadik -- www.bysarasadik.com
Melissa Stoller -- www.MelissaStoller.com
Simon Philip
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Panelists include:
Nikki Bergstresser -- www.nikkibergstresser.com
Innosanto Nagara -- https://aisforactivist.org/about/media/
Gabi Garcia -- www.gabigarciabooks.com
Pat Zietlow Miller -- www.patzietlowmiller.com
Tessa Allen
If you enjoyed today’s show don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market and grow your small business in today’s industry.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
Sarah Cavannaugh, Publicist at Cardinal Rule Press, shares some inside tips in this episode on how to better market your books whether you are a bookstore owner, librarian or author. These tips can translate into many book related fields.
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In this episode, you will learn:
- How librarians decide what books to purchase and what resources they use?
- How to create a balance between classic and modern selections.
- Creative marketing strategies to get partons into your library reading!
Find out more about Olivia Gorecke here:
Website: https://bookshop.org/shop/oliviathelibrarian/
Social Media Handles: @oliviathelibrarian (Instagram)
Quote from show: “Lists, national days and interesting topics are great ways to drive patrons to the library!”
Panelists include:
Anita Amin -- https://anitaaminbooks.com/
Carrie Finison -- www.carriefinison.com
Jane Porter -- www.janeporter.co.uk
Tyler Feder -- www.tylerfeder.com
If you enjoyed today’s show don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market and grow your small business in today’s industry.
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In this episode, you will learn:
- The importance of community in regards to marketing!
- An amazing platform to bring community together.
Find out more about Brittany Dixon here: https://processforprofit.co/contact/
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In this episode of All the Write Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with guest Lynn Sanders about how to use your personal story to catapult your business.
Have you ever felt like the universe was trying to get your attention and push you in a different direction? Well, Lynn Sanders through a series of events, experienced what she likes to describe as her “wake up call”. Through this wake up call, Lynn has found the importance of living life fully and to doing things that are aligned with who you are and what is meaningful to you. When you are living out your purpose and you are sharing your personal story, that is when you are most powerful and can make a difference in others lives. What story do you have to share with the world?
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why is telling your story important?
- How do you craft a compelling story?
- What are important tips to know in telling your story on-camera?
Find out more about Lynn Sanders here:
Website: https//www.DifferenceMakersMedia.com
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In this episode of All the Write Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with guest Jenn Adams, a special education teacher all about how to build community and rapport in the classroom.
What if you could use books to help build relationships in your classroom? As teachers, building relationships is so important and with the shift in online learning it is more important than ever! Jenn talks about how books are a great way to help build connection and engagement in the classroom by getting the students involved by asking questions and having them share their own life experiences as they connect with the story and the characters. She believes that when teachers model social and emotional skills and how to build meaningful relationships in the classroom, students can take what they learn and apply it in their daily lives.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why should teachers read more books at the beginning of the year to build relationships in the classroom?
- How do you use books to build community in the classroom?
- What might a lesson look like in your classroom?
- Where I find books for my classroom
Find out more about Jenn Adams here:
Website:
Facebook Community
Join my email list for tips, freebies, and ideas for teachers and families.
https://teach-love-autism.ck.page/0c477a89f5
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In this episode of All the Write Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Barbara Gruener, a teacher and school counselor about how she connects with heart and why it’s so important.
All we need is love, simple but not always easy. As parents, authors, and educators, etc. We can change a child’s life by listening with intention, and showing them with our words and actions that they matter and have a voice in this world. In Barbara Gruener’s book Mr. Quigley’s Keys, she brings connecting with heart to life by sharing the story of a school handyman and how he serves and connects with the students by showing love, empathy and kindness. Her book reinforces the power of connection and how by serving others with heart we can make a difference one person at a time.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How can you connect with Heart?
- What are some words of wisdom to help you live with heart?
- When looking for books in your classroom, what do you look for?
Find out more about Barbara Gruener here:
Website:
CorneronCharacter.com,
BarbaraGruenerauthor.com
Instagram: @BarbaraGruenerauthor
Twitter: @barbaragruener
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In this episode of All the Write Marketing Maria Dismondy talks with Allison Szczecinski a special educator, children's book author, and social emotional learning coach all about how you can use books in the classroom and at home to teach important social and emotional skills.
Allison is passionate about books and using them as important teaching tools at home and in the classroom. In her coaching practice she teaches that SEL books can help teach social and emotional skills but not by themselves. It is up to us as parents, teachers and guardians to make sure that we are following through and helping our children apply these important skills in their everyday lives.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Can books really teach SEL skills?
- How can we leverage the great behavior and SEL books out there for the kids who need them most?
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What's an effective strategy for encouraging the carryover of skills taught within books?
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How publishers marketing to educators and schools is a great way to introduce books to families.
Find out more about Allie Szczecinkski here:
Website: http://www.missbehaviorblog.com
Follow Allie on Instagram
If you enjoyed today’s show don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market and grow your small business in today’s industry.
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Suhani Parikh, a publisher and author on how she is redefining children’s literature.
Suhani Parikh, set out to write her debut children's book, she knew it had to be based on her experience growing up as an Indian-American girl with alopecia. This led her to the formation of Modern Marigold Books, an independent publishing company creating own-voice children's books that discuss identity, culture, and communal responsibility. Suhani talks all about her unique publishing practices and how she likes to empower her authors to be a part of the publishing process from selecting the illustrator down to marketing their books. .
In this episode, you will learn:
- A new approach to traditional publishing
- How her authors are setting up their audience when it comes time to releasing their books
- How Modern Marigold Books is helping close the gap in the book industry.
- What she looks for when selecting her next author to publish.
Find out more about Suhani here:
Website: http://www.modernmarigoldbooks.com
Follow us on Instagram @modernmarigoldbooks
Check out our book titles on www.modernmarigoldbooks.com
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Lisa Rose, an educator and author on how you can diversify your child’s bookshelf.
Lisa Rose is a recovering first-grade teacher now turned author. As a mother of a special needs daughter, she noticed that there weren’t many diverse children's books. It was important to Lisa to have books that represent other groups of people or individuals that you don’t often see. She made it her mission to create books that were fun but that also created awareness around diversity. Lisa believes that when children can see themselves or others that may look different than them in stories it creates connection, common ground, and empathy for others.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is the value of your child reading diverse books?
- What is casual diversity?
- What are some examples of books with casual diversity?
- why some books are considered to have casual diversity.
Find out more about Lisa Rose here:
Website: https://lisarosewrites.com/
Join the Facebook Group- The Missing Voice
Check out Lisa’s New Books the Singer and the Scientist and A Zombie Vacation
Quote from show:
“Children need to have what we call mirrors, where they can see themselves in books and also windows where they can see others. As you see others it creates empathy for the other because they find that they have so much in common”
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Angela Engel, founder of The Collective Book Studio on how to network and create relationships to grow and market your business.
Angela is no stranger to the publishing world. After working 20 years at several different major publishing companies Angela decided to create her own company that would disrupt the publishing industry by giving budding authors more ownership and authority in the publishing process. Angela uses her passion for networking, to create authentic relationships to help grow her business and shares with us how important it is to put yourself out there and connect with others when you are an entrepreneur.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to leverage influencers to help market your books
- How to target your ideal audience
- How to use networking to develop relationships and grow your business
Find out more about Angela Engel here:
Website: https://thecollectivebook.studio/
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Panelists include:
Hannah Carmona -- https://www.hannahcarmona.org/
Sarah & Ian Hoffman -- https://www.sarahandianhoffman.com/
Adria Karlsson -- https://www.adriakarlsson.com/
Rob Sanders -- https://www.robsanderswrites.com/
Gareth Peter -- https://garethpeter.co.uk/
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Amy Dean, Editorial and Marketing Director for Blue Manatee press on all the new trends in picture books and how to creatively market them.
Amy Dean's love of books started when she was a young child. Reading inspired her so much that she pursued a career in publishing. She sees the world in stories and has the privilege to help bring others' lives and experience to younger generations. When marketing the books she wants to bring into the world Amy Dean gets creative by using the theme of the book to challenge her audience to play and use their imagination in their own lives to help bring the book to life.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Who are you marketing to?
- What are some fun tie-in activities/event kits for picture books? How do you get readers to more deeply engage with picture books?
- What's an important thing to keep in mind about the audience of a picture book?
Find out more about Amy Dean here:
Website:
Baby Unplugged Series: http://www.bluemanateepress.com/baby-unplugged
Baby Unplugged: Make: http://www.bluemanateepress.com/baby-unplugged-make
Rainy Day Resources: http://www.bluemanateepress.com/rainy-day-activities
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Mel Corrigan, Business and Visibility Director at Scribe Publishing on the production and marketing of the book trade business.
Mel Corrigan has a PHD in Fuel Science where she took her love of numbers and books to create a career she loves! She uses her analytical mind to strategically look at the big picture of promoting and marketing books to the masses. Mel talks about the importance of timelines and all the love and care that goes into bringing a book to life.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is the value of a 12-14 month cycle for bringing books to market?
- How can reviews and awards be acquired and leveraged?
- How and when should a publisher seek endorsements for an upcoming YA fiction novel?
If you enjoyed today’s show don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market and grow your small business in today’s industry.
Find out more about Mel Corrigan here:
Website: www.scribe-publishing.com
Instagram and Twitter: @scribepubco
Facebook- @Scribepublishingcompany
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Amy Losak, a public relations professional and her journey of publishing her mother’s book “H is for Haiku”
After Amy’s mother passed away unexpectedly Amy was on a mission to publish her mother’s work. She started her journey with a non-profit called Arts for All in New York City to work with teachers in schools on the arts education program. The Haiku poems that Amy selected from her mother’s collection served as prompts for painting, drawing, music and theater. Amy helped fund the teacher residency’s for these programs in the Bronx and Queens to help bring her mothers work to life that would be meaningful for young people today. After much encouragement and enthusiasm from many she sent out her mother’s manuscript and it was picked up by a publishing company called Penny Candy Books where it was later honored by the National Council for Teachers of English in 2019 as the most “Notable Poetry Book.” Today Amy continues her mother’s legacy as a published author and continues to spread awareness about the beautiful artform of Haiku.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is a Haiku?
- What was her journey in publishing her mother’s work
- How Amy’s journey impacted her local school Arts program
- How the pictures were illustrated
Find out more about Amy Losak here:
Check out Amy Losak’s group of female Jewish KidLit authors, The Book Meshuggenahs (www.thebookmeshuggenahs.com). Who strive to serve as a resource for Jewish families and the community with our books and accompanying educational materials/resources/activities.
Also, follow Amy on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmyLosak
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-losak-836b686/
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Kelsey Murphy a Business and Life Coach, about how to use your passion and your why to help you market and sell your product.
Kelsey Murphy is a Business & Life Coach that believes we do our best when we’re at our best, that everyone is passionate about something, and that life shouldn’t be taken too seriously. She is on a mission to help entrepreneurs build a life of fulfilment, success and great relationships. Kelsey shares that marketing may not always our best skillset but we can use the passion and love for what we do to help fuel our marketing efforts. She goes over her three part framework that she uses to communicate her message in a fun and authentic way.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to sell and market when it’s not your skillset.
- How to come to marketing from a place of passion.
- 3 Part framework of Know, Feel and Do.
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Find out more about Kelsey Murphy here:
Website: www.kelseymurphy.com
Grab your 30 Day Passion Planner Here!
Tune in to Kelsey Murphy’s Work and Whiskey Podcast
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Marylin DelaHoz, a business clarity coach on how your customer experience can be your marketing plan.
Marylin was 8 months pregnant when she decided to start her own business out of her home and not return to her corporate 9-5. What started as a t-shirt business quickly evolved into creating customer gift boxes for entrepreneurs. She dug into what it meant to deliver a great customer experience and how by delighting your customers with thoughtful and personalized gifts your business can stand out and market itself. After being in the entrepreneurial space for about 4 years and seeing what an impact a great client experience can have on your business, she felt called to help coach other women to gain clarity and direction in their business.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to market yourself in creative ways
- How to stay top of mind
- How to build know, like and trust
Find out more about Marylin DelaHoz here:
Website: http://www.marylindelahoz.com
Chaos to clarity kit- Turn your ideas into inspired action! Link when it drops in JUNE!
30 min Brainstorming session with Marylin
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Oanh Jordan, founder and CEO of Tiny Triumph co. on how finding your personal why is the foundation to any business.
Oanh Jordan is a speaker and multi-passionate entrepreneur but her journey didn’t begin there. After several years working in the engineering industry she felt like there was something missing. She wanted to find something that not only she was good at but made her feel fulfilled and gave her purpose. In that process she discovered the importance of finding your why and how it’s our unique experiences that tell a story and help weave our mission into what we want to bring to the world.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to gain clarity with your why.
- The power of discovering your why.
- How finding your why makes a huge impact on your marketing.
Find out more about Oahn Jordan here:
www.tiny-triumph.co
You can follow Oanh on Instagram: @tinytriumphco
If you're unsure where to start grab Oanh’s ebook with daily journal prompts to help get you started. Head to www.tiny-triumph.co/challenge for more details.
To work 1:1 with Oahn to help gain clarity and find your why contact her at hello@tiny-triumph.co to set up a session.
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Panelists include:
Julia Cook -- https://www.juliacookonline.com/
Ebony Glenn -- https://www.ebonyglenn.com/
Michele McAvoy -- https://www.michelemcavoy.com/
Tom Pecival -- http://tom-percival.com/
Sam Wedelich -- https://samwedelich.com/
Johanna Wright -- https://johannawright.com/
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/may-mental-health-month
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Layne Booth, the CEO and dashboard expert of the Booth Project on how to use virtual events to grow your audience.
Layne Booth started her career off as an industrial engineer and has used her years of experience to help growth-minded entrepreneurs identify key metrics in their business that help them scale and identify new growth opportunities. Layne uses virtual summits in her business to connect and bring value to her audience. She talks about how virtual summits could be what your business is missing if you want to increase your brand awareness and make an impact with your audience.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to increase awareness with virtual events.
- How to tie your call to action into your virtual event.
- What are the challenges of running a virtual summit?
Find out more about Layne Booth here:
www.theprojectbooth.com
Join Layne’s Facebook group Simplify and Scale
Join a Masterclass held by Layne!
Follow Layne Booth on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprojectbooth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprojectbooth
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplifyandscaleyourbiz
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laynebooth/
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Miriam Laundry, best-selling author and writing mentor on how to find the courage to publish your first book.
Miriam’s journey as an author started when she was feeling stuck in the mindset of “I can’t.” Embracing growth Miriam attended a self-development conference by Jack Canfield. She went home feeling so inspired that she wanted to share what she had learned with her children and felt the best way to do so was to engage them with a story and so her first book “ I CAN Believe in Myself” came to be. Now Miriam continues to write award-winning children’s books and now mentors other aspiring authors. Miriam believes that writers need a sense of community to encourage and inspire each other to have the courage to share their stories and make the world a better place one book at a time.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to organize your ideas for your book
- How to push through when fear creeps up
- Where to find resources when you are looking to self publish
- When is getting a Mentor a good idea
If you enjoyed today’s show don’t forget to subscribe and join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market and grow your small business in today’s industry.
Find out more about Miriam Laundry here:
www.miriamlaundry.com
Facebook: @MiriamLaundryFanPage
Twitter: @MiriamLaundry
Instagram: @miriamlaundrypublishing
Miriam’s Writing Formula for Children’s Books:
MiriamLaundry.com/myblueprint
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organized 365 on how to take back control of your life and business by getting organized.
Lisa started Organize 365 when she needed to make a drastic change in her life. Her business journey is an evolution of how Lisa went from unorganized and feeling like she was failing at everything to taking back control of her household and life. Now Lisa teaches others how to regain control and how to be proactive instead of reactive when life throws you a curveball.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Organization is a learned skill
- How to be proactive instead of reactive
- How to relearn being organized at every stage of life.
- What role does paper have in entrepreneurial business?
- Why do you feel we are not going to be a 100% digital society?
Find out more about Lisa Woodruff here:
Listen to Organize 365 HERE
Website: http://organize365.com/
Instagram: @organize365
Join Lisa’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425746810820506/
Click here to Get organized with the Sunday Basket
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In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Christina Nicholson, founder and CEO of Media Maven and More on how to gain media attention by making your marketing pitch newsworthy.
Christina started her business Media Maven and More when she saw a better way to create content and deliver it to the public. Now Christina teaches business owners how to be their own publicist by delivering pitches that are newsworthy and that set them apart from the crowd. You don’t have to have a fancy PR agency to gain a lot of media attention. You have to be willing to take advantage of the free resources out there, educate yourself and take action!
In this episode, you will learn:
- The different types of media and how you can leverage them in your business.
- How shift your pitch from promotional to newsworthy
- How to use earned media to earn authority and credibility in your niche.
Find out more about Christina Nicholson here:
Website: www.MediaMavenAndMore.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediamavenandmore/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinaallday/
Twitter: https://Twitter.com/ChristinaAllDay
Link to FREE RESOURCES mentioned in episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/6WKy54rCIC5rSpQdUXpe6L
The Pitch that helped her gain media exposure https://podcastclout.com/pat/
Visibility/PR Course: https://courses.mediamavenandmore.com/p/boost-your-authority-and-skyrocket-your-visibility/
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Irene Latham -- http://irenelatham.com/
Patti Richards -- https://pattigail1.com/
Michelle Schaub -- http://www.poetryboost.com/
Liz Steinglass -- https://elizabethsteinglass.com/
Charles Waters -- https://www.charleswaterspoetry.com/
Find out more at https://cardinalrulepress.lpages.co/april-poetry-month/
Episode #10
Name of Episode: How to Create Community and Engagement in your Facebook group
or
How to Create a Thriving Facebook Group
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This week CEO and Founder of Cardinal Rule Press interviewed Dana Malstaff from Boss Moms on All the Write Marketing. Join us every week on Tuesdays for a new episode where listeners will hear from experts offering advice, tips and tricks on how to market books in today’s industry.
In this episode on All the WRITE Marketing, Maria Dismondy talks with Dana Malstaff, founder and CEO of Boss Moms on how to build an engaged and thriving Facebook community.
Dana started her business back in 2015. As a mom and entrepreneur she noticed a need for a space where other moms like her could gather and have a sense of community, and so the Boss Mom movement was born. Dana grew her business and Facebook community to over 55,000 members organically and have about 1,000 new members each month.
Through Dana’s very specific way of creating engagement in her Facebook community she has created an ecosystem where her community although not huge in numbers has very high engagement and provides a ton of value to its members. Dana dives into what kind of posts give you the most engagement and what posts to avoid. She also gives you some tips on how to monetize your group and how adding value gets you results!
In this episode, you will learn:
- What posts create the most engagement
- What posts to avoid
- How to monetize your Facebook group
- How to utilize units in your Facebook group
To learn more and connect with Dana Malstaff of Boss Moms go to
Facebook group: www.boss-mom.com/facebook
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BossMomDana/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DanaMalstaff
Resources:
Try Dana’s Facebook course here
Start and Grow Your Facebook Group Course for just $47
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In this episode, Maria talks with Karly Caserza of Fuse Literary.
Karly has a deep love for characters with a strong voice and seeks out stories she can get lost in. Diversity in genre fiction is a major bonus. She specializes in picture books (fiction and nonfiction), middle grade, and young adult genre fiction.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary.
Eva Scalzo was born in New Jersey, but lived in Houston, Buenos Aires, San Juan, and Boston before settling down outside of Binghamton, New York. She has been reading romance since the fifth grade when she discovered the Sweet Valley High series. On inheriting her grandmother’s collection of vintage Harlequin Romances, she set a goal to someday finish reading them all on top of her already massive TBR. Eva has a B.A. in the Humanities from the University of Puerto Rico and a M.A. in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College. Since graduating in 2002, she has spent her career in scholarly publishing, working for Houghton Mifflin, Blackwell Publishing, John Wiley & Sons, and Cornell University in a variety of roles. She has been with Speilburg Literary since 2013 and started accepting clients in 2017. Eva is a member of RWA and SCBWI.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Joyce Sweeney of The Seymour Agency.
Young adult author, poet, developmental editor and writing coach for over 25 years, Joyce Sweeney has joined The Seymour Agency, representing picture books and middle-grade novels. She loves theater, illustration art and animals.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Agent Saba Sulaiman of Talcott Notch Literary Services.
Saba Sulaiman is an agent at Talcott Notch Literary Services, a boutique agency located in Milford, CT. She holds a BA from Wellesley College and an MA from the University of Chicago, where she studied modern Persian literature. In children’s fiction, she is building her Picture Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult lists, and is particularly (although not exclusively) interested in contemporary realistic stories. Being an immigrant who is constantly negotiating her own identity and sense of belonging in a place she now calls “home,” she is committed to highlighting more diverse voices with compelling stories to tell; stories that demonstrate the true range of perspectives that exist in this world, and address urgent and often underexplored issues in both fiction and non-fiction with veracity and heart. Follow her on Twitter @agentsaba and learn more about her at sabasulaiman.com
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Kaitlyn Sanchez, Associate Literary Agent at Olswanger Literary.
Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez is a mom, wife, associate agent at Olswanger Literary, middle school math teacher, and picture book author. She's also the proud co-creator and co-host of the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest, creator and co-host of the Kidlit Fall Writing Frenzy Contest, and co-creator co-host of Kidlit Zombie Week. In her free time, she loves to play soccer, binge-watch TV shows, and, of course, read, especially when she's all cozied up with her husband and daughter reading together.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Jessica Reino, Senior Agent at Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
Working for many years as a freelance substantive editor and being a multi-genre author herself, it is no surprise that Jessica has a wide variety of tastes when it comes to storytelling. She's a member of SCBWI New England, The Women’s Fiction Writers Association where she was a Webinar Program Leader. She has also been a contributor for The Children’s Writer’s Guild Online Magazine as well as a reviewer for Story Monsters Ink. She has experience as an author coach and freelance editor with Pandamoon Publishing. She also runs a monthly Twitter chat #thewriterszen. Whether the story is tackling tough topics, or serves solely to entertain, Jessica is looking for manuscripts that are well-written with a strong voice in order to make that emotional connection.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Alyssa Jennette of Stonesong Literary Agency.
Alyssa Jennette joined Stonesong in June 2015 after interning at the Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Illustration in 2010. As a result, she has unique insight and expertise when it comes to design-heavy or illustrated works. Alyssa is a very editorial agent; she finds a lot of joy in shaping stories alongside the author and delights in building long-term partnerships. In her spare time, she's the co-founder of a four-year-old book club called #readmorewomen, and a snuggler of cats.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group.
Mark Gottlieb is a prominent literary agent working at book publishing’s leading literary agency Trident Media Group in New York City. He has ranked highly among literary agents across the industry for overall number of deals and other individual categories. While at Trident Media Group, Mark Gottlieb has represented New York Times bestselling authors as well as major award-winning authors. He has optioned and sold numerous books to production companies and studios for film and TV adaptation. Mark Gottlieb greatly enjoys working with authors to help manage and grow their careers with the resources available at Trident Media Group. In addition to having worked at the company’s Foreign Rights Department, he also ran the company’s Audiobook Department. Utilizing his drive and intuition for discovering talented writers, he is currently expanding his client list of authors. As a literary agent he looks forward to bringing authors to the largest possible audience.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com
In this episode, Maria talks with Metamorphosis Literary Agency owner, senior agent, and subsidiary rights manager, Stephanie Hansen.
Stephanie represents authors with their debut novels and New York Times-bestsellers and has brokered deals with small presses and major publishing houses. She holds a master’s degree with a Creative Writing Specialization. She predominantly represents YA SF/F but has a secret addiction for romance. While these are her favorite, she handles everything fiction from children's books to adult thrillers. Previously an editor for Mind’s Eye Literary Magazine, she joined Metamorphosis July 2016. Originally looking to help Midwest authors in "flyover states" to garner the attention of major publishing houses, she found camaraderie with multiple agents and editors. Stephanie is unilaterally deaf with 90 dB tinnitus. She's dedicated to elevating voices that often go unheard.
Cardinal Rule Press offers a variety of support to authors, booksellers, librarians, and families. Find out more at CardinalRulePress.com