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I often think that, to be a successful writer, you should have a good understanding of the writing craft from multiple angles. That means writing, reading, editing, marketing and promotion and even publishing. That’s the ideal, of course, and few of us have either the time or the connections to make that experience happen.

On today’s episode, I get to talk to someone who has seen publishing and the writing industry from several different directions. She is a writer, editor, slush pile reader, writing instructor and published author. Barbara Galler-Smith couples that with a wealth of varied life experiences and has a lot of interesting things to say.

I also talk about my experiences collaborating on a novel with JR Murdock. I would like to call this a lessons learned on collaboration.

I also wanted to mention that I will be at World Fantasy Convention in Toronto in a couple weeks. Not only with this be my first WFC as a pro, but I will be on a panel too. If you are at the convention, please be sure to look me up.

That’s today’s episode. I hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 94 – Barbara Galler-Smith, Multi-faceted Writer

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 94 – Barbara Galler-Smith, Multi-faceted Writer

Welcome to the show.

01:28 Promo: BabylonPodcast

02:31 -Tips and Typos

Mike talks about lessons learned in his collaboration project with JR Murdock. (He also asks for Beta Readers. ;) )

07:50 - Promo – Nutty Bites

08:20 — Get Published Episode 94 – Barbara Galler-Smith, Multi-faceted Writer (continued)

Award winning author Barb Galler-Smith lives in Edmonton, Alberta where she teaches writing, and is a long-time member of Edmonton’s largest speculative fiction writers group. She’s also actively mentoring a group designed for emerging writers to encourage others to join the quirky world of writing science fiction and fantasy.

54:26 - Promo - Flying Island Press

55:11 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Michell Plested - http://www.michellplested.com/

JR Murdock - http://jrmurdock.com/

Babylon Podcast - http://www.babylonpodcast.com/

NIMLAS Studios/Nutty Bites - http://nimlas.org/blog/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

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90 episodes and still going. When I started planning Get Published almost four years ago, I never thought it would last this long. But it has and I am very proud of the show and all the wonderful people I have the chance to talk to as part of it.

I have to admit, the past while I’ve been wondering if it is time to end Get Published. I’ve been feeling a little worn down at times and it just feels like one project too many. Still, a lot has happened to me since I started and Get Published is responsible for at least some of my writing success. Because of the show, I have talked with people who have shared their wisdom with me and with you. It has pointed me in directions I never thought I would have traveled. It has also opened the doors to writing relationships that are going strong and getting stronger.

When I think of that, it gives me hope that some of you may have realized some successes or learned some important information because of the show. If that has happened, please drop me a line and let me know. I would love to dedicate the 100th episode to you and your own achievements whether you have been a guest or are a listener.

Speaking of achievments, I am proud to have two of my friends on the show today. The writing and podcasting team of Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine graciously agreed to give me some of their time to talk about their writing.

Tee and Pip are wonderful people and writers and I can say I’ve been cheering them on since the early days when they were first podcasting and getting their individual works published by a smaller press. A lot has happened since those days; they are being published by big-six publishers now both individually and as a writing duo. Their steampunk work is being raved about and…they are a married couple as well as a collaboration team.

It was a true delight speaking to them both again. I know you will enjoy the interview.

I also spend some time in the tips and typos section talking about my first experience at a convention as a published author.

That’s today’s episode. I hope you enjoy it.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate

Welcome to the show.

02:25 Promo: Pendragon Variety Podcast

03:06 -Tips and Typos

Mike talks about his first experience at a writing convention as a published author.

05:56 - Promo – Nutty Bites

06:26 — Get Published Episode 90 – Tee and Pip Collaborate (continued)

Tee and Pip talk about: collaborating, steampunk, convention going and their writing journey thus far.

51:08 - Promo - Flying Island Press

51:53 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Michell Plested - http://www.michellplested.com/

Tee Morris – http://www.teemorris.com/

Philippa Ballantine – http://www.pjballantine.com/

The Shared Desk – http://www.theshareddesk.com/

The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences – http://www.ministryofpeculiaroccurrences.com/

Pendragon Variety Podcast - http://pendragonvariety.com/

NIMLAS Studios/Nutty Bites - http://nimlas.org/blog/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

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When I first started listening to podcasts there were two that I always downloaded: The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy and I Should Be Writing.

The Survival Guide with Tee Morris is no longer being produced, but I Should Be Writing with Mur Lafferty most definitely is and I still listen to and enjoy it. That is what makes this episode special for me. I got to talk to Mur about writing and her John W. Campbell nomination.

I also got to talk with Paul E. Cooley again. The last time we got together, I had a blast talking about a lot of different things. Paul talked a little bit about a new software application he has developed called MyWrite. It sounded like something that writers should know about so I invited Paul back to talk about it some more.

That means lots of great conversation from both guests. I hope you enjoy the show.

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 83 – John W Campbell Nominee Mur Lafferty

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 83 – John W Campbell Nominee Mur Lafferty

Welcome to the show.

01:10 Promo: A Method to The Madness: A Guide To The Super Evil

02:59 -Tips and Typos

Mike and Paul E. Cooley talk about eBook signing application, MyWrite

17:48 - Promo – Parsec Awards

18:24 — Get Published Episode 83 – John W Campbell Nominee Mur Lafferty (continued)

Mur Lafferty and Mike talk about a number of things:

  • Building an audience
  • Networking
  • Podcasting your work
  • John W Campbell Memorial Award

56:46- Promo - Flying Island Press

57:31 — Closing

Thank you for listening.

Websites mentioned in this episode:

Mur Lafferty - http://murverse.com/

My Write application - http://mywriteapp.com/

A Method to The Madness: A Guide To The Super Evil - http://madscientistanthology.wordpress.com

Parsec Awards - http://www.parsecawards.com/

Flying Island Press - http://flyingislandpress.com/

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