Guest speakers

'If an author comes out of the blue and comments on a post by pointing to their own book, that's an instant block'

Watch now | A conversation with Bookstagramer, Tilly Fitzgerald, about how Bookstagram works, how authors can plan for success, and common pitfalls to…

Nov 21 •

Nicola Washington

52:40

'I'm scared we'll end up with a self-fulfilling prophecy that 'memoir doesn't sell' and important, brilliant books won't get put out in the…

A conversation with life-writer, podcaster and academic, Elaine Gregersen about the promise and pitfalls of life writing, and its parallels with social…

Oct 16 •

Nicola Washington

and

Elaine Gregersen

1:02:22

'There are consequences to going viral... sometimes it just attracts the wrong people'

In conversation with Stacey Heale about the importance of connection and conversation on social media, how she navigates para-social relationships, and…

Oct 11 •

Nicola Washington

and

1:06:05

'I'd rather suck up to Instagram than the Pope!'

In conversation with Jen Louden about marketing multiple books, being a committed literary citizen, and how 'Why Bother?' is the most important question…

Oct 9 •

Nicola Washington

and

Jennifer Louden

55:10

Repurposing is a big word for simply giving old ideas new life

A conversation about how writers can repurpose content for social media to make your lives easier with Pooja Arshanapally, The Content Repurposer

Sep 11 •

Nicola Washington

and

Pooja - The Content Repurposer

58:54

'Two people signed up for my online course because they liked my poetry.'

In conversation with Annie Ridout about creating an online ecosystem where creativity and community transform into readers and clients

Jul 11 •

Nicola Washington

and

1:01:29

How to create book pr opportunities for yourself, and other excellent advice

In conversation with Penny Wincer, author, book coach and podcaster

Jun 19 •

Nicola Washington

and

59:37

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