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Substack Reality Check With Meg Oolders "The Romantic" - Part Two

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Host Claudine Wolk welcomes listeners to part two of her interview with author Meg Olders about her Substack and YA novel.

This episode continues host Claudine Wolk's interview with author Meg Olders, focusing on her Substack newsletter, "The Romantic," and her publishing journey. Olders is a YA novelist who initially gained traction on the Wattpad platform. The conversation centers on practical steps for writers to revive and professionally develop their existing work. Olders' first YA book, "C.Smile," is a romantic and award-winning novel that was originally available on Wattpad. She confirms the book is still on that platform for the time being. Olders shares that she recently hired a professional editor, who is also an agent and a YA author, for her work. She mentions following this editor on social media for a while to vet him. This decision was influenced by a specific post on Olders' Substack with the message "don't give up on your books." The host, Claudine Wolk, expresses her love for Olders' Substack, "The Romantic," and her novel "C.Smile." Olders reveals this editorial investment as a piece of news, indicating a shift toward more traditional publishing preparation. The episode frames hiring an editor as a significant, actionable step for authors. The tone is conversational and supportive, blending an interview format with direct advice. The style is educational and focused on author strategy. Listeners interested in repurposing or professionally elevating previously self-published work would find this episode valuable. Those seeking discussions on marketing tactics or new book launches might find the scope too narrow.

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A practical look at revisiting a book, improving it, and getting it back into circulation.

Claudine Wolk keeps the conversation on the practical side of publishing: revisiting a book, bringing in an editor, and sorting out what self-publishing can do well and where it still falls short.

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Hear a candid conversation about giving an older book fresh life, from hiring an editor to handling proof copies and distribution.

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