I get asked a lot of people could or should put things in their books. Let's dispel some of the myths of writing and what rules and principles you should be abiding by. For more information: editorcaroline.comCheck out our sponsor for today's episode: Rhapsody in Blooms

Inspiration to Publication

There are no Rules, Only Principles

Think you don&apos;t have time to write? Maybe you&apos;re hung up on grammar or self-edits. Let&apos;s break down some of the myths that might be preventing you from meeting your writing goals. Thanks to our sponsor, Rhapsody in Blooms. 

Tearing Down the Walls: Overcoming Barriers to Your Writing

Season 2 kicks off with an honest topic: how do we find the inspiration and wherewithal to keep writing during a global pandemic. Host, Caroline Smith, will give you some ideas to keep that pen or keyboard occupied. This episode is sponsored by Rhapsody in Blooms. Visit Robin at rhapsodyinblooms.com or on her Instagram page @rhapsodyinblooms

Finding Inspiration in a Pandemic

Are you an entrepreneur or someone who feels like they might benefit from having a leave-behind marketing strategy? Check out this episode where we&apos;ll talk about how to leverage your story to help grow your marketing. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

Non-Fiction Pt. 2: Books for Your Business

So you've thought about writing your life story, but where do you begin? Not at the beginning. We'll talk about all the best practices for what to include in your memoir that will be marketable to a wider audience. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

Non-Fiction Pt. 1: Writing Your Life (Memoirs)

We're breaking down fiction and making it even easier to finish that book by looking at specific ways to structure your characters, settings, motivation, and world-building so that you can create a fully developed world. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

Writing Fiction Pt. 2: The 5 Stages

Fiction writers! This episode is for you. We're going to dig in to some of the best practices for fiction writing and how to get started. If you've already started, no worries. We can bolster your writing with some of these easy tips. Interested in learning more? Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or join her online writing course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

Writing Fiction Pt. 1: The 5 W's

What does an editor do, exactly? In this episode, Caroline will go into a lot of detail regarding what editors look for in your manuscript, as well as itemizing different types of editors (did you know there was more than one kind?). She&apos;ll also cover what you should expect to pay an editor and where to find them: International Association of Professional Writers and EditorsGuru.comFollow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course

Not all Editors are Created Equal

When do you develop a relationship with an agent or publisher? When are you ready to submit your manuscript to an agent or publisher? Let's get into the nitty gritty of that and talk about several different ways to network and set yourself up for success. Follow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course 

Read it Raw: Finding Agents and Publishers

What does it cost to publish a book? Well...it depends! Of course. We'll look at certain considerations of cost that you may not have considered and look at very generic ballpark figures for different categories. Don't be surprised; know what to anticipate when you get to each stage. For a downloadable cost breakdown, visit CarolineSmith.bizFree Webinar: https://inspirationtopublication.mykajabi.com/registration-… Online Course: https://inspirationtopublication.mykajabi.com/…/Bi…/checkout Schedule a Free Call with me: https://carolinesmith.as.me/schedule.php

Money, Money, Money: The Financial Dynamics of Publishing

Let's talk about the basics of copyright and trademarking. What can you copyright and what can you not? When is the best time to copyright a work? Is that something you have to handle or your publisher. These are just a few of the questions I get when I work with authors on this subject. Questions? Email Caroline: info@carolinesmith.bizFollow Caroline on her social media platforms, or learn more about writing and publishing with her online course: FacebookInstagramWebsiteOnline Course 

Copyright, Copywrong

Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.