Ep 25. Kelly L Clarke. Write Anywhere, Anytime t3k3a

In this conversation, Kelly shares her journey to becoming an author, detailing her early inspirations, writing process, and the importance of community in finishing her book. She discusses her experiences with beta readers, the decision to self-publish, and her marketing strategies. Kelly also reflects on the challenges of balancing writing with motherhood and her aspirations for future projects, including a potential shift to hybrid publishing. You can buy Sunshine Kisses here. And Midnight Wishes here. If you’e like to connect with Kelly she’s on Instagram.  Threads: And YouTube. If you want to connect with me I’d love to hear from you. Website. https://ncbartonwrites.com/ Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/ncbartonwrites/ Threads.  https://www.threads.net/@ncbartonwrites Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-i-wrote-a-book-now-what/id178189433 NC Barton | Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/NCBartonWrites or my ⁠Substack https://nicolebartonwrites.substack.com/ Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Writing a Book 04:46 Building a Community of Writers 07:45 The Writing Process: Outlining vs. Discovery 10:32 Self-Publishing Decisions and Marketing Strategies 13:10 and Beta Readers 16:03 The Evolution of Writing: Second Book Insights 19:03 Navigating Reviews and Reader Reactions 24:19 Literary Influences and Inspirations 25:44 Crafting Stories: Learning and Growth 28:22 The Impact of Literary Fiction 30:34 Writing Process and Environment 37:39 Balancing Writing with Parenthood 43:18 Exploring New Genres and Future Projects 1de34