Sociable Scribes
Sociable Scribes is a weekly podcast hosted by writer & publisher Kim Eley and writer and content marketer, Nakita Rowell-Stevens. Together, they share their expertise on navigating the complex world of publishing and book writing. Their fun wit and humor make this an enjoyable podcast to tune into while learning key tips to improve your writing habits and get published.
Episodes
37 episodes
Guest Speaker Honorée Corder - Set Yourself Up for Writing Success
Brilliant Badass Honorée Corder is a publishing strategist, TEDx & keynote speaker, and author of more than 50 books, and she and Hal Elrod co-created
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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47:39
Creative Collaborations and Inspirations: What It Takes to Build a Children's Book Universe with Brandt Ricca and Matt Miller
Writing one book can be a challenge. What about writing a series of books set in the same world with the same characters? In this incredible interview, Nakita and Kim talk with Brandt Ricca and Matt Millers, the co-creators of two book series, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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38:34
Special Guest Speaker Tina Dietz - The Head-spinning Growth and Popularity of Audiobooks
Audiobook expert and owner of Twin Flames Studio, Tina Dietz, gives us the goods on one of the fastest growing segments in the book world: audiobooks. Join Kim and Nakita as they chat with Tina, who is as fun an bubbly as she is whip-smart and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:40
Special Guest Speaker Emily Deaton - Deep Diving into AI for Writers
Editor and book coach, Emily Deaton, with KWE Publishing divulges her insights about working with AI. She's used AI with coaching a client and in this chat with Nakita and Kim, Emily shares:Why AI will not replace creativity
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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36:35
Special Guest Speaker Julia Kent - Love Bombs from a NYT-Bestselling Rom-Com Author
Bestselling author Julia Kent kicked off her writing career at 16 in a weekly newspaper and then joined the world of academia as a teacher. So how the heck did she end up writing...romance novels? Join Nakita and Kim as they ask this witty, ins...
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46:38
Special Guest Speaker Raquel Borras - Influencer Marketing - What A Modern Influencer is Today
Exploring what it means to be a modern influencer, Nakita and Kim interview the effervescent and authentic Raquel Borras. She's the real deal—with over 30k followers on LinkedIn—and yet she doesn't see herself as an influencer. During this reve...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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53:23
Special Guest Speaker Blaire Brown - Marketing Your Book on a Shoestring Budget
Does thinking about marketing your book hurt your head? Many writers profess they don't have the skill set, but they know marketing is a crucial to get their books in front of readers. How do you get the word out if you have a tiny budget? Bril...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:13
"How Do You Know If Self-Publishing Is Right For You?" (Please read in an announcer's voice for fun!)
When you're writing your book, decisions abound! One of them? How do you know if self-publishing is right for you? (We encourage you to read this in your best professional announcer's voice!)Kim, who specializes in guided...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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39:29
Wait, Can You REALLY Write a Book...In a Month?
You've likely heard of NaNoRiMo, when writers challenge themselves during the month of November to write a book in only one month! How do writers really accomplish this feat?Nakita, who herself is an expert on writing books in a short a...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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41:48
Why Editing is So Important! Document Fatigue is REAL
Editing is a HUGELY important part of the writing process! So why is it sometimes underrated or (shudder) overlooked? Before you think to yourself, "Well, I can just edit my own book!" STOP! And listen to this episode. Nakita and K...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:55
You've Written Your Book...Now What?
You've done it! You've written your amazing book! Now what? Nakita and Kim have you covered! They explore the next steps you need to consider, including:Getting an editor (Nakita and Kim "preach the editor gospel"!)...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:00
Charles George, Book Marketing Guru, "Publish to Thrive"
Nakita and Kim interview Charles George
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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49:20
Sociable Scribes Talk with Author Lee Savino
Nakita and Kim, the Sociable Scribes, interview author Lee Savino.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:00:43
Nine Things All Writers Should Do
Nine Things All Writers Should Do by SociableScribes
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:41
How To Set Yourself Up for Success with Your Book
How To Set Yourself Up for Success with Your Book by SociableScribes
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:56
Treating Your Book Like a Business
Nakita and Kim discuss how you should treat your book like a business if you want to make money from it.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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52:54
Who is Your Audience for Your Book?
Nakita and Kim discuss how to identify the audience for your book, and how to build your audience.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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52:08
How You Know You're Ready to Publish!
Nakita and Kim discuss how writers can determine when they are ready to turn their draft in to be published.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:44
Sociable Scribes Discuss Reader Magnet
Nakita and Kim discuss reader magnets, how they work, and why they are a smart strategy for authors.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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48:19
Sociable Scribes Relaunch - Tools for Writers
Nakita and Kim discuss tools that writers love to use - and even some tools writers didn't know about!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:49
Sociable Scribes Talk with Author Skye Warren
The Sociable Scribes sit down with New York Times bestselling dark romance author Skye Warren! Hear all about her writing process (and her evil cat) in this week's episode!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:06
SS Episode 3- The Pros And Cons Of Traditional Publishing
Do you want to know what it takes to publish your book traditionally? Learn the ups and downs of going with traditional publishing and what's involved in this Sociable Scribes episode with Nakita and Kim!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:55
SS Episode 2- Developing Your Idea Into A Manuscript
Nakita and Kim explore how writers get their ideas "from brain to the page." Blueprints, outlines, templates, and writing programs are some of the topics...along with sexy British accents and "Kill Bill"!
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:14
SS Episode 1- What's Holding You Back
Did you know that 80% of people want to write a book? So what's holding them back? Nakita and Kim talk about the common reasons why people stop themselves from creating the book they've been eager to write! What's realistic to expect when you'r...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:03