Listen "Starting Big Thinking Publishing: The Money, Mistakes & What Works | Kate Simkins Interview"
Episode Synopsis
Ever wonder how a publishing company is actually built?Kate Simkins, founder and publisher of Big Thinking Publishing (UK), pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to run a modern independent press — from acquiring manuscripts and editing picture books, middle grade, YA, new adult, and poetry titles to managing finances, marketing strategies, and maintaining transparent relationships with authors.💬 “You’ve got to love it — it’s time-consuming, but worth every second.” – Kate SimkinsDiscover how Big Thinking Publishing was founded, how they select and develop books, and the guiding principles behind their success. Gain valuable insights into what it takes to bring meaningful stories to life and build a thriving publishing company from the ground up.💡 Have you subscribed to The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast yet? Hit subscribe and never miss inspiring interviews with authors and publishing professionals shaping today’s stories.☕ Support the podcast:KOFI → https://ko-fi.com/storytellersshelfpodcastGOFUNDME → https://www.gofundme.com/f/storytellersshelf✏️ Try Scrivener:https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html/storyteller?fpr=storytellerShop our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thestorytellersshelfpodcast#authors #childrensbooks #publishinghouse #writingcommunity #publishingtips #writingcommunity #booktok #books #podcastclips #education #publishing #publishingindustry #literacy #kidlit #authortube #library #books #submission
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