From Pain to Publisher: Sheila Kennedy’s Self-Publishing Playbook

23/09/2025 42 min
From Pain to Publisher: Sheila Kennedy’s Self-Publishing Playbook

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Episode Synopsis

Host Nadia interviews Sheila Kennedy, founder of The Zebra Inc., about her journey from coaching to starting a small-label self-publishing company. They discuss do's and don'ts when hiring publishers, the layers of editing, ghostwriting realities, and how traditional vs. indie publishing compare.
The episode offers practical tips for authors: vet publishers and contracts, invest in editing, consider ghostwriting carefully, and use simple techniques to overcome imposter syndrome and finish your manuscript. Sheila also shares resources for indie authors through The Zebra Inc. and Stripes of Power.