242: Conversations with Venchele Saint Dic: Insights for Writers

Guest: Katelynn Balcom

Episode Name: Dreams to Debut: Katelynn Balcom's Journey in Self-Publishing

Episode Number: 241

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About the guest

Katelynn Balcom is a teen author who was born and raised in the beautiful PNW. Although the East Coast is her home now, she'll take pretty trees and rainy days anytime. She is a dedicated and passionate writer/author who will continually be working towards publishing her next idea, story, or novel. She mainly writes romances and fantasy, but she has dabbled in other genres as well, including mystery, sci-fi, historical fiction, and Christian fiction. Katelynn can usually be found reading a book, writing, listening to music, watching Star Wars, or going on adventures with her family, wherever they are currently residing. ‘Koru, the Trainer I Used to Know’ is Katelynn’s second published work, but first work that she has shared with the world.

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In this episode, Massiel interviews Katelynn Balcom, an aspiring author who shares her journey of self-publishing her debut novel. Katelynn discusses the challenges she faced with formatting and printing, as well as the excitement of holding a physical copy of her book for the first time. She reflects on her promotional efforts, including recruiting book ambassadors and selling copies in person. Despite encountering obstacles, Katelynn remains determined and optimistic, sharing her plans for future projects, including a poetry anthology and a trilogy. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of perseverance, investment in quality services, and starting promotional efforts early. Katelynn's story serves as an inspiration to aspiring writers, showcasing the rewards of creative pursuits and the power of resilience in overcoming challenges in the publishing industry.

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Additional Resources

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Follow Katelynn

Katelynn Balcom's website - https://katelynnbalcom.com/

Katelynn Balcom's Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/128200209

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