For such a niche industry like publishing, and even niche-er still in self-publishing, it is often the community members themselves learning, growing and paving the way for others to succeed.
This episode, I have travelled to Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to chat to the wonderful individuals who make up Coven Press. This literary collective dedicated to making a self-published author’s experience as rewarding and streamlined as possible. They are made up of four incredible women; Alana, Ana, Liz, and Stef.
With their literary, creative and publishing powers combined, Coven Press is a self-publishing hub ready to launch indie authors into the world.
Enjoy this very special episode of the Indie Author Life show!
Special thanks to Hardy Audio for letting us use their space for the recording of this episode. Hardy Audio are an Australian-based full service audio agency, Hardy Audio have in-house audio producers and engineers, who can produce podcasts, on-hold messages, jingles and more. Please check out their website for all their audio offerings.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:41 What does a day in the life of Coven Press look like?
10:11 How has the self publishing industry evolved?
22:05 All Booked Out Fest: Takeaways from the experience
28:27 Alana’s perspective of being an indie author and working for Coven Press
33:04 Stef on social marketing and the unique challenges indie authors face
40:32 Anna discusses what she wishes more self published authors knew more about with editing
47:01 Liz’s perspective on cover design for genre expectations
54:27 What does the future of Coven Press look like
01:00:06 How you can get in contact with Coven Press
Coven Press Links
MG Hunt Links
