The publishing puzzle: Local authors on how to reach readers

About this episode

Local authors discuss the challenges of publishing and reaching readers.

How difficult is it to publish a book? It's a nuanced question, especially when there are different avenues for aspiring writers to explore. This hour, guest host Julie Philipp sits down with local authors to talk about what new writers face when they're trying to get their books in the hands of readers. How do authors go about finding an audience? How can they attract the attention of agents? What about indie and self-publishing? And what does it all mean for readers who are looking for new voices? Our guests discuss it. In studio: Aries J, author of "Journey to Womanhood: A Poetic Rite of Passage," and founder of Just Write Experience Tyler Barton, artistic director of Writers & Books --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous…

People in this episode

Host: Julie Philipp

Guests: Aries J, Tyler Barton

Topics covered

• publishing
• local authors
• finding an audience
• indie publishing
• self-publishing
• reader engagement

Keywords

• publishing
• local authors
• audience
• agents
• indie publishing
• self-publishing
• new voices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Just Write Experience, Writers & Books

Books & works: Journey to Womanhood: A Poetic Rite of Passage

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