So, I wrote a book... Now What?

Over So, I wrote a book... Now What?

Writers chatting about writing. If you’ve written a book and are wondering what do I do now, this is the podcast for you. Anywhere you are in your publishing journey from just thinking about writing a book or about to publish your tenth novel, this podcast is full of inspiration, tips and tricks to get you writing and get your book into the world. Host Nicole Barton, an emerging author with a few books under her belt, interviews authors from all parts of the publishing (both self and traditional) journey.

Ep 31. NC Barton. It takes a village to write a book.

In this engaging conversation, NC Barton shares her journey as a writer, discussing her early experiences with writing, the challenges she faced during the pandemic, and her transition from writing mysteries to romance. She delves into the intricacies of crafting her latest book, 'The Now and Forever,' including the dual timeline structure and character development. The discussion also covers the editing process, the importance of feedback, and her future writing projects, highlighting the emotional and creative aspects of being an author. In this conversation, Lindsay and Nicole discuss the transition from traditional publishing to self-publishing, exploring the challenges and triumphs of each path. They delve into the creative process, the importance of community among writers, and the joy of receiving feedback from readers. Nicole shares her experiences with self-publishing, including the learning curve and the excitement of having her work read by strangers. The discussion highlights the significance of finding one's voice and the unique journey every author undertakes in their writing career. That you so much Lindsay Barrett. You can buy the Savannah Royals [⁠https://a.co/d/5ExomAF⁠] now! And The Dravenhearst Brides comes out October 9th. You can preorder here [⁠https://a.co/d/h3xpDp9⁠] or there’s still time to sign up for an Advance Reader Copy [⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHFNX0eNdqMCZu1uaHyyqlYrA3JIYQr4qQVyhSCJr_wCv9pQ/viewform?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMQAJJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8THQFQMiQ4aqpOJ1zwmnUirTgeXCPusyCYA4N8Vufr4YgwOvNGOhmuven2d_aem_BhmVJXTH72rn1HhwA_sqmw⁠] Nicole’s debut novel is out now. You can get it on ebook or KU here [⁠https://a.co/d/3nkX8g0⁠] Or order a signed copy here. [⁠https://square.link/u/7ZsmmHY0⁠] If you's like to sign up to be an arc reader on her Banksy inspired romance you can sign up here. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpxhNqQ-cm5o0SoLhIjsVMwrJPHp9PeZ1FAvSJ_3_h70Au5A/viewform?usp=header] 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 04:16 Overcoming Challenges in the Writing Process 07:09 The Evolution of Nicole's Writing Style 10:07 Exploring the Setting of 'The Now and Forever' 13:10 The Transition from Mystery to Romance 15:57 Crafting Complex Characters 18:58 The Dual Timeline Structure 21:16 Editing and Refining the Manuscript 24:07 The Evolution of a Story 26:37 Deciding When a Book is Done 29:21 Trusting Your Gut in Publishing 31:06 The Journey to Self-Publishing 34:45 Navigating Traditional Publishing Challenges 38:42 The Freedom of Self-Publishing 41:18 Learning from Mistakes in the Publishing Process 46:10 The Drive to Create: A Writer's Journey 48:07 Diverse Writing Processes: Plotters vs. Pantsers 49:01 Finding Inspiration: Sources of Creativity 50:57 The Editing Process: Revising and Refining 54:31 The Challenges of Rapid Releasing 58:10 The Joy of Reader Feedback 01:02:24 Building Community in Writing 01:04:46 Final Thoughts and Book Recommendations

21 aug 2025 - 1 h 8 min