218: Hitting & Overcoming the Muddy Middle of Your Draft [NANOWRIMO Day 15]

Guest: Fritznel Octave

Episode Name: From Storytelling to Global Reach: Self-Publishing Insights with Fritznel Octave [NANOWRIMO Day 16]

Episode Number: 219

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About the guest

Fritznel D. Octave, a seasoned journalist hailing from Haiti and currently residing in the United States, is a dedicated storyteller committed to unveiling the often-overlooked history of Haiti. Armed with keen insights, extensive research, and a profound understanding of human psychology, Octave strives to bridge the understanding between cultures. His optimistic outlook and willingness to confront challenges serve as an inspiration, motivating and guiding Haitians to empower themselves and their communities. Octave's work aims to connect readers with the contemporary political, cultural, and socioeconomic landscape of Haiti while preserving the legacy of Haitian revolutionists who fought against oppression in 1804. With a career spanning from hosting radio programs in northwestern Haiti to contributing to various newspapers, news agencies, and magazines, Octave's educational background includes a degree in Communications and Journalism, ongoing pursuit of an MBA in International Business at Florida Atlantic University, and past studies at the State University of Haiti, the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and the University of Oxford, England, UK.

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In this insightful interview with Fritznel Octave, the author of "Haiti between Pestilence and Hope," the discussion centers on the challenges and rewards of self-publishing a nonfiction book. Fritznel emphasizes the importance of a compelling story, well-written content, and the necessity of editing and proofreading. He shares his journey of creating a platform for the book, tackling stereotypes about Haiti, and highlighting the significance of understanding the publishing industry. Fritznel underscores the value of learning from the initial publishing experience and expresses his goals for scaling the book's reach globally. The conversation concludes with insights into achieving high ratings, stressing the need for authenticity in book blurbs. Fritznel's book is available worldwide, and he invites readers to explore his website for additional content and perks. The interview anticipates Fritznel's future projects, hinting at a forthcoming book focused on business.

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Additional Resources

Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com

Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon

Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook

Massiel Email - [email protected]

Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites

Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/

Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast

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Follow Fritznel

Fritznel Octave's website - https://www.fritzneldoctave.com/

Fritznel Octave's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fritzneloctave/

Fritzel Octave's Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/foctave1

Fritznel Octave's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fritzneloctave/

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