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Here is the summary from Today’s Workshop

Keywords

Midnight Publishing, indie authors, publishing journey, trust the process, marketing strategies, author support, book publishing, writing workshops, author branding, collaboration, indie publishing, social media marketing, manuscript submission, poetry, author journey, book promotion, publishing contracts, writing process, personal stories, faith in publishing

Takeaways

Midnight Publishing offers free services to authors.
Yvonne Mason’s journey began after her publisher’s death.
Trusting the process is crucial for authors.
Mary Brotherton published 17 books in three years.
Mistakes are part of the publishing process.
Workshops aim to guide new authors effectively.
Marketing is essential for book sales.
Contracts clarify author responsibilities.
Visibility is key for indie authors.
Support and encouragement foster author success. Midnight Publishing operates on a limited budget, relying on word of mouth and social media for marketing.
Social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn are essential for promoting books.
Authors should submit complete manuscripts rather than individual chapters or poems.
The journey of writing can be transformative and empowering for authors.
There are no strict page limits for poetry books; quality matters more than quantity.
Trusting the publishing process can lead to unexpected creative breakthroughs.
Every book has a theme that can be discovered and promoted effectively.
Authors should focus on their unique stories rather than conforming to genre expectations.
Promoting books should be a collective effort among authors and their networks.
Faith plays a significant role in the journey of writing and publishing.

Summary

This conversation focuses on the mission of Midnight Publishing, a God-driven publishing house that supports indie authors by providing free services such as editing, formatting, and marketing. Yvonne Mason shares her journey into publishing after the loss of her publisher, emphasizing the importance of trusting the process. Mary Brotherton discusses her collaboration with Yvonne and the success she has achieved by relinquishing control and allowing Yvonne to guide her. The conversation also covers the significance of mistakes in the publishing journey, marketing strategies for new authors, and the supportive community that Midnight Publishing fosters. In this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss the intricacies of indie publishing, emphasizing the importance of word-of-mouth marketing and social media. They explore the process of manuscript submission, the significance of personal stories in writing, and the transformative journey of becoming an author. The discussion also touches on the role of faith in the publishing process and the importance of promoting books effectively, one step at a time. The speakers encourage aspiring authors to trust the process and embrace their unique voices in the literary world.

Titles

Empowering Indie Authors: The Midnight Publishing Journey
Trusting the Process: A Path to Publishing Success

Sound bites

“We are here for you guys.”
“We promote each other.”
“We tell three people.”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Midnight Publishing and Its Mission
03:03 Yvonne’s Journey in Indie Publishing
05:46 Mary’s Experience and Collaboration with Yvonne
08:50 The Importance of Trusting the Process
11:56 Publishing Success Stories and Lessons Learned
15:00 The Role of Mistakes in the Publishing Journey
18:01 Workshop Goals and Author Requirements
21:00 Marketing Strategies for New Authors
23:48 Contracts and Author Responsibilities
27:06 The Impact of Author Branding and Visibility
29:57 Encouragement and Support for New Authors
32:58 Q&A Session and Author Engagement
56:51 The Power of Word of Mouth and Social Media
01:00:08 Navigating Publishing Contracts and Guidelines
01:01:35 The Importance of Manuscript Submission
01:05:40 Transforming Personal Stories into Published Works
01:10:19 The Journey of Writing and Publishing Poetry
01:15:02 Understanding Manuscript Requirements
01:19:23 Breaking Free from Genre Constraints
01:25:30 The Transformative Power of Becoming an Author
01:31:31 Promoting Books One Step at a Time
01:37:32 The Role of Faith in the Publishing Journey