Authors have so much more freedom currently, and there are many more options open to them than the traditional publishing route of yesteryear.

Self-publishing can be a great way to publish - you retain rights and royalties, and you have creative freedom for sure, but it can also be a lonely path. In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of self-publishing for new authors keen to share their work with readers.

Building your author platform takes time and consistency, and social media is only part of the picture. Using a range of marketing tactics will greatly improve your author visibility and ultimately the success of your book.

If you have any questions about building your author platform, then please do drop me a message at karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

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Aileen's charming children's book about a lively Granny who loves to be active invites kids to interact and engage with some fun pilates-inspired activities.

As a teacher and pilates instructor, Aileen is passionate about keeping minds and bodies active and used her experience of reading many children's stories throughout the years, to overcome any confidence issues when it came to writing and publishing her book.

If you have any questions about writing a children's books then get in touch karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

Sandra published her book 'Calm Your Worry Warrior' with #mabelandstanleypublishing in 2021 and has used her book as a great lead magnet.

She has also leveraged the book to position herself as an expert in her fields of psychotherapy and physiotherapy. The far-reaching opportunities of writing a business book can have a real positive impact; a business book can open many doors.

As usual if you have any questions, send me a message karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com and don't forget to like and share if you enjoyed this episode.

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Samantha Ward-Smith about her book 'Tower of Vengeance' and about her upcoming launch of 'Ravenscourt', another work of historical fiction set in Venice, this time as opposed to the 13th-century Tower of London!

You can find Sam's book on Amazon.

Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Jackie Sansom about her book 'I am Agnes' and about her plans for book two. Jackie was one of the founder members of the Mabel and Stanley community, and she has definitely got the writing bug!

You can find Jackie's book on Amazon.

Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Ines Zdelar about her book 'Teaching Baby to Sleep'. As a professional sleep coach and experienced Nanny, Ines's book has had a really positive impact on her business.

You can find Ines's book on Amazon.

Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Trudi Smith about her writing journey. She has published 'The Books of Thyme' a YA Egyptology work of fiction, as well as a ten-book series for young children about the charming and slightly mischievous 'Monsters of Glubbs Bottom.

You can find Trudi's books on Amazon.

Get in touch - karen@mabelandstanleypublishing.com