Inside Tips from Publishing Pros- with Dianne Pearce and David Yurkovich

If you’ve been to this show a few times, you’ve heard me say in the intro that I want you to be the author of your own story. That statement has a double meaning. First, I like to think about our lives as a movie, where we can choose to be in charge of writing a large part of the script instead of allowing others to do it for us.

The second meaning is more literal. Sharing the experiences and wisdom you’ve accumulated over the years could be just the inspiration someone else needs to go out and do great things in the world.

In my conversation with Dianne Pearce, and David Yurkovich, we talk about how someone who has a story inside them, can begin thinking about getting that story into a form that can benefit others.

Dianne and David have developed an understanding of what it takes to be a published author through their experiences with their own books and running their publishing company Current Words.

We demystify the publishing process and talk about actionable things you can do to begin your author journey if that interests you. This is one of our longer episodes, so, refill your drink and enjoy this conversation.

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Show Notes:

 

Elevating Your Book: Insights and Tips from Current Words Publishing

 

In this episode, we delve into the world of publishing with Dianne Pearce and David Yurkovich of Current Words Publishing. They share their expertise on creating quality books, covering the editorial process, tips for effective storytelling, and the importance of marketing for authors.

 

Diane and David also discuss their journey from running a local writing workshop to establishing their publishing company, along with their collaborative efforts in helping writers produce polished and engaging work.

 

Whether you have a story to tell or need guidance on the publishing process, tune in for actionable advice on becoming a successful self-published author.

 

00:00 The State of Self-Publishing

01:08 The Double Meaning of Being an Author

01:40 Introducing Diane Pierce and David Jurkovich

02:52 The Origin of Current Words Publishing

07:09 Challenges and Realities of the Publishing World

09:34 The Importance of Quality in Self-Publishing

24:12 Common Writing Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

28:12 Supporting Writers with Grammar Challenges

28:47 Navigating First Person Point of View

31:06 Balancing Information Dumps in Writing

32:41 Maintaining the Writer's Voice

33:22 The Role of Dialogue Tags

34:05 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Writing

35:28 Evaluating and Coaching Story Ideas

40:16 From Manuscript to Published Book

42:55 Building a Community of Writers

46:38 Leveraging Social Media and Reviews

49:55 Instant Noodles: A Platform for Emerging Writers

51:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement