Interview with Rysa Walker, author of the Chronos Chronicles and her most recently published Time's Edge talking about publishing and Amazon

Rysa Walker Interview Part 2 - Publishing models and Amazon

Think you need an agent, an MFA, or a publishing background to become a children's book author? Think again. 

In this inspiring episode, former teacher Shannon Anderson shares her real-life journey from shelving books at the library as a teen to writing award-winning picture books — all without formal publishing credentials. 

You’ll learn how she used fellowships, small writing wins, and the power of persistence to break into the industry. If you’re at the start of your writing journey (or doubting your next steps), this behind-the-scenes look will show you what’s truly possible — and give you practical tips to start moving forward today.

💡 Bonus: Hear Shannon’s advice on building your writing resume from scratch, how to find funding to support your dream, and why believing in yourself is just as important as any writing class.

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From Dreams to Book Deals: How Shannon Anderson Became a Children’s Book Author Without Any Industry Experience

In this powerful interview, Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints, shares his proven framework for building 13 diversified income streams. From services and subscriptions to licensing, book royalties, affiliate marketing, options income, and digital products, Simon breaks down how entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators can multiply their earnings with smart systems.

💸 Discover how Simon uses a simple options trading system to generate $10,000 per month with low risk, and why financial literacy is essential for modern professionals.

📚 Learn about his book co-writing process with legendary marketer Jay Abraham, including tips on collaborative writing, solving pain points, and involving your community in the creation journey.

🏘️ We also dive into the future of business: building community in an AI-driven world. Simon explains why community will become your biggest differentiator, and how to create one that supports your long-term growth.

🚀 Whether you're a solopreneur, coach, investor, or content creator, this episode is a roadmap to sustainable wealth, multiple revenue streams, and real influence.

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13 Revenue Streams with Billion-Dollar Sales Strategist Simon Severino

Is the print book as a technology underrated? In this month's episode, Joanne McNeish, a professor who studies the resilience of incumbent technologies, discusses why readers prefer print books, the challenges ebooks will have to overcome to be more competitive, and why we shouldn't expect physical books to ever be replaced entirely. Stay tuned for Part 2 in December 2016.

(Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2016/11/25/podcast-why-the-print-book-wont-die-part-one).

Why the Print Book Won't Die: Part 1

As part of his mission to make sure artists are financially supported, Toronto-based fundraising consultant Rahim Ladha has taken it upon himself to fund and award three new cash prizes for underrepresented writers in Canada, ranging from BIPOC writing poetry to non-binary illustrators working in SFF. In this month's episode, we talk to Rahim about his intentions for the monthly/quarterly awards, how it's going so far, and his plans for growing the program.

(Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2018/7/30/podcast-shoot-for-the-moon-awards-for-underrepresented-writers).

Full details on the Spark, Nova, and Echo awards, including eligibility and how to get in touch with Rahim, can be found at https://shootforthemoon.art. The 'racism in CanLit' article that Rahim mentions in the episode can be found at http://yilinwang.com/racism-in-canlit.

Shoot for the Moon: Awards for underrepresented writers

What better way to celebrate finishing a novel than by throwing out half of it?

Bestseller: A Self-Publishing Podcast by Reedsy

Chapter 2: Acquiring an Editor

In an oversaturated market, how do you make your product stand out? Be it running shoes or books — the answer is the same.

Chapter 5: Going to Market

How do you end a novel, a story, or a podcast? Perhaps, with an epilogue.

Epilogue: What is an Epilogue?

How does an author find their audience? Do the methods of finding an audience differ between traditionally and self-published authors? How can you establish an initial connection with readers, and how can you turn them into superfans of your work? All these questions and more were considered during our latest author panel, appropriately titled “Knowing Your Audience.” Featuring traditionally published author Jessica Brody, self-published romance author Marie Robinson, and grizzled book marketing vet Corinne Kalasky, the panel discussed the most effective ways to reach potential readers and turn them into lifelong devotees of anything you write. 

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Episode 34: Knowing Your Audience

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From BookNet Canada, the latest on book publishing, data, retail, and technology.

We're Emily Einolander and Corinne Kalasky and we're mapping the frontier between traditional and indie publishing. We interview people from all over the industry—publishers, marketers, publicists, editors, and authors. Whether they be self-published, small press, or from the corporate Big 5 publishers, we want to hear from everyone! And we also talk some crap in the process, because otherwise what fun would we be?

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Brooke Van Sickle is the best-selling author of Picture Book Perfection: How to Write a Children’s Book that Sells and the founder of Journey to Kidlit, a global online resource that helps aspiring children's book writers learn how to craft and publish their own stories.

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