Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 77 – Ali Shaw, Founder of Indigo Editing, Design, and More We talk about Ali’s definition of self-publishing versus independent publishing, how Indigo is working to improve the book world, and the exciting process of learning how to produce audiobooks. Guest Bio Ali (McCart) Shaw (she/her) thinks her love … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 76: Joan Conte Of Trans Book Box Guest Bio Joan Conte (they/them) is an educator, a poet, and the CEO of Trans Book Box. Joan is also trans non-binary, queer, and disabled. Joan developed Trans Book Box while unemployed during the pandemic and sought to build a box that … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 74 — Troy Lambert, Education Lead at Plottr If you’ve ever created a Pepe Silvia conspiracy board, or if you’ve ever painstakingly recorded your scenes on index cards and spread them out, only for your cat to obliterate them, you now have other options. Plottr was created by software … Read more
Now through December 3 2022, you can support Disability in Publishing’s start up costs by participating in their online auction! Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 73: Disability in Publishing I always like to say, “You’re a temporarily abled person.” People can be temporarily disabled, and you can become disabled at any time. In our … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 71: Joe Vallese, Editor of It Came from the Closet The personal essay collection about horror films and queerness you didn’t know you needed (but now you do). When Joe Vallese conceived of an essay collection about horror movies and queerness five years ago, he figured there must already … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 70: YA Author Sierra Elmore Debut author Sierra Elmore talks about self-publishing her Mean Girls remix, Death by Society. My biggest piece of advice is not to give up, because there are people in this world who want to see your stories. They want to see you succeed. Guest … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 69 – Ruthie Hanson Emily talks to Ruthie Hanson about her experience running a successful Kickstarter for her upcoming TV project, Ladies of Fortune, as well as writing books, screenplays, and fanfiction. One of the things I try to encourage as much as possible is for the production of … Read more
I had the good fortune of speaking with Jeff Borschowa on the Clientology podcast. We talk about feeding horses, not maxing out every day, being patient with yourself during the writing process, and (obviously), why publishing a book is a great way to get clients!
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 68: Edtech Innovation with Stephanie Argy of ISTE Stephanie Argy, editor for the International Society for Technology in Education, reminds us that strides in learning and technology is cause for optimism. It used to be that educational technology was all about teaching typing and keeping students off of inappropriate … Read more
Hybrid Pub Scout Podcast · Episode 67: Sustainable Publishing Distribution with Rachel Done Many publishing professionals care deeply about the health of society and the planet. Our industry faces many issues, but one that often feels too big to conquer is book publishing’s contribution to the climate crisis. Overprinting, shipping inefficiencies, deforestation—all this and more … Read more
