37 - Wide Strategies and Translations with Monica Leonelle from Writer MBA

04/10/25 • 48 min

In this episode of the Brave New Bookshelf, we’re joined by Monica Leonelle, co-founder of Writer MBA and a trailblazer in the publishing world, to explore how AI is revolutionizing wide strategies and translations for authors. Monica shares her journey from skepticism to fully embracing AI as a tool to expand creativity, save time, and break into international markets through accessible translation workflows. She also dives into her experiences with tools like Scribe Shadow and Publish Drive, offering invaluable insights for authors looking to go wide while maximizing their existing content. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.

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In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite welcome back Cameron Sutter, creator of Plottr, to discuss his latest innovation, Story Snap — an AI-powered tool that creates detailed book bibles in minutes. Cameron dives into how Story Snap works, its game-changing potential for authors and developmental editors, and the exciting ways it integrates with existing workflows like Plottr. Whether you're a writer looking to organize your series or an editor seeking to save time, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.

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In this special one-year anniversary episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite reflect on their journey exploring the intersection of AI and authorship. They discuss the rapid evolution of AI in the publishing industry and share personal insights into how these tools have transformed their writing workflows. With over 30,000 listens to date, Steph and Danica celebrate the impact of their podcast in providing valuable resources and discussions for authors navigating the dynamic world of AI. Join them as they look forward to another year of groundbreaking conversations and innovative developments in publishing. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and apps mentioned in the episode, and the full transcript.