Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

By: Mark Leslie Lefebvre
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  • Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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  • EP 382 - From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker

    EP 382 - From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker
    Oct 4 2024

    Mark interviews Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn about their new co-authored book From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker.

    Prior to the interview Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • EP 381 - Showcasing Independent Bookstores, Publishers, And Authors with Andrew Snook

    EP 381 - Showcasing Independent Bookstores, Publishers, And Authors with Andrew Snook
    Sep 27 2024
    Mark interviews Andrew Snook about his writing and editing work as well as Canadian Independent Publishers magazine, which is celebrating its first anniversary. Prior to the interview Mark welcomes new Patrons, shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor This episode is sponsored by FROM PAGE TO PLATFORM by Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn. You can learn more about the book at https://theindyauthor.com/platform. In their conversation, Mark and Andrew talk about: Celebrating the first year of publishing Canadian Independent AuthorAndrew's first ventures self-publishing many many agoSome of the early novels and novellas that Andrew releasedMoving to Ottawa to become a newspaper reporter so that he could write full timeMoving back to Mississauga and getting a role in the Business-to-Business magazine businessStarting up his own company in 2019The six issues per year of Canadian Independent Publishers MagazineHow the magazine is still a cost center and is not yet generating a profit - and how the goal is to have the magazine at least pay for itselfThe gig Andrew got going to local hockey games and covering them and how that led to an internship with Metroland (who owned the paper), and eventually a job with a local newspaperThe form for Canadian authors interested in advertising their books in this magazineThe flash fiction contest Andrew is running to help Canadian authors in showcasing their workWhen Mark and Andrew first met at Hamilton Comic Con several years agoThe small reader fee for submitting to this contest, which is $25How Mark is offering for any Canadian authors listening who are interested in submitting to this flash fiction contest that Mark will pay the entry fee for the first 4 who contact him (form link)The two books in the Remy series Andrew wroteThe dice rolling interactive gamebook Andrew publishedThe introductory chapter book Andrew published partially as a way to provide content for his daughter and other similar readers who were interested in the chapter book format, but with slightly longer chaptersThe impact that working on and producing this magazine has had on Andrew's writing timeHow Andrew used to work around his family and work schedule to get his writing doneAndrew's experience teaching young kids creating writing and how that led to going back to further his post-secondary educationMistakes Andrew has made as a writerAnd more . . . After the interview Mark reflects on a couple of things from his chat with Andrew and then shares how Canadian writers can participate in the promotional ad opportunity as well as in the flash fiction contest. Links of Interest: https://www.canadianindependentpublishers.ca/ Canadian Independent Publishers MagazineCanadian Authors Interested in Cdn Independent Publishers Mag OpportunitiesMark's Kickstarter for ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 Haunting YearsWide for the Win Wide for the Win New YouTube Channel EP 379 - Simplify Your Life and Your Work With Dre BaldwinMark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup)Buy Mark a CoffeePatreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and LibrariesThe Relaxed Author Buy eBook DirectBuy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for AuthorsAn Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinMark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New YorkStowe Away (Novella)Fear and Longing in Los AngelesFright Nights, Big CityLover's MoonHex and the CityOnly Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and AutomobilesYippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Andrew Snook has been working as a professional writer and editor for 15 years. He started his writing career as a newspaper reporter in the Ottawa area before moving to Toronto to take on various roles as a magazine editor and feature writer for a variety of business publications. In 2019, he founded his content creation company, Snookbooks Publishing. In his spare time, Snook is an avid fiction writer and reader. He has published four works of fiction to date: Remy’s Dilemma (2015); Remy’s Dilemma: Special Delivery (2019); Dungeon Jest: The Ruby of Power (2022); and The Snookie-Cookie Crew and the Cranberry Cookie Cruncher (2022). Snook’s fiction and business writing have won him a combined 22 national and international awards, which is neat, but he's happier knowing he made someone laugh out loud while reading his books during an inappropriate moment. Snook is also passionate about promoting independent authors, bookstores and publishers. In 2023, he founded Canadian Independent Publishers Magazine, which is dedicated to offering a platform for showcasing Canadian writers. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com ...
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    59 mins
  • EP 380 - Passion Project Publishing with Brianna Wodabek

    EP 380 - Passion Project Publishing with Brianna Wodabek
    Sep 20 2024
    Mark interviews Brianna Wodabek, Assistant Manager of Digital Marketing at HarperCollins about her lifelong love of reading, books, and writing, and her evolution in the book industry. Prior to the interview Mark welcomes new Patrons, shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor This episode is sponsored by FROM PAGE TO PLATFORM by Matty Dalrymple and Michael La Ronn. You can learn more about the book at https://theindyauthor.com/platform. In their conversation, Mark and Brianna talk about: How Brianna always loved reading and writing, but also knew that she wasn't interested in journalismFinding the brand new Creative Writing & Publishing degree program at Sheridan CollegeLearning improv and how that helped with the overall process involved in publishing pitchingThinking that she would be focusing more on the writing program when she got involved, but pivoting over to the publishing side of thingsGetting an unofficial internship in her first year with a small Canadian publisher in Oakville, Ontario and being able to gain experience wearing multiple hatsHer official internship at Wolsak and Wynn publishing in HamiltonHaving to deliver her valedictorian speech for graduation via video because of the global pandemicSecuring her first job as Digital Marketing Coordinator at Harper Collins US (HTP Books) within 2 months of graduating and then progressing through a series of promotions to other positionsThe fact that Harper Collins HTP Books interns are paidThe in-house influencer program called "The Hive" that Brianna and one of her colleagues createdHow there's a growing trend of book influencers who collect more than one edition of a bookBrianna's passion project achievement with Voyage of the Damned by Frances White and bringing it to North America despite not being an acquisitions editorHow the role of the gatekeeping in the publishing world is being lowered due to additional influencers even from outside the publishing realm - social media influencers, for exampleThe way some publishers are reaching out directly to authors via social media DMsAdvice Brianna would share to authors and what she would like them to know about the traditional publishing worldThe value of being you and being authenticAnd more . . . After the interview Mark reflects on the idea of a new type of reader who collects multiple editions of a book, how Brianna's passion led to a fantastic acquisition, and the importance of authenticity. Links of Interest: HTP BooksVoyage of the Damned by Frances WhiteBrianna Wodebek on InstagramMark's Kickstarter for ONE HAND SCREAMING: 20 Haunting YearsWide for the Win Wide for the Win New YouTube Channel EP 379 - Simplify Your Life and Your Work With Dre BaldwinMark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup)Buy Mark a CoffeePatreon for Stark Reflections How to Access Patreon RSS Feeds An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and LibrariesThe Relaxed Author Buy eBook DirectBuy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for AuthorsAn Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & BookstoresWide for the WinMark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story)A Canadian Werewolf in New YorkStowe Away (Novella)Fear and Longing in Los AngelesFright Nights, Big CityLover's MoonHex and the CityOnly Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and AutomobilesYippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Brianna Wodabek, an Honours Bachelor graduate in Creative Writing and Publishing, transitioned from independent publishing to her current role as Assistant Manager of Digital Marketing at HarperCollins. In this capacity, Brianna combines her expertise with her passion for storytelling, having notably personally acquiring important books like "Voyage of the Damned" by Frances White and collaborated with authors such as Colleen Hoover, Mary Kubica, Chelsea Devantez, Eve, and more to enhance their brands. Apart from her professional endeavors, Brianna's written works have been featured in publications like the Journal of Applied Social Science, PAUSE. Magazine, and The Mighty. With her industry experience and creative drive, Brianna is devoted to crafting compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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    59 mins

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