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The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing Courtney Kocak
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The Bleeders is a podcast (and support group!) about book writing and publishing. Transparent conversations with authors, agents, and people in the publishing industry about how to write and sell books. The title is a nod to the famous (potentially misattributed) Hemingway quote: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Sign up for The Bleeders companion Substack! https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
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Manifest Your 2024 Writing Goals Through Daily Practice with Kellianne Benson of 750words.com
The new year is upon us, which has got me thinking about my writing-related resolutions, and how to accomplish them. So today’s episode is all about writing practice — the daily grind of it, the unsexy truth about how we manifest our writing goals by showing up and allowing ourselves to get words on the page, however messy they might be at first. I'm bringing back last year's conversation with the perfect guest on this topic: Kellianne Benson, community manager and director of 750words.com. Follow Kellianne on Twitter @kellianne.
In this episode, you’ll learn all about 750words.com — what it is, how it came to be, and how it’s helping writers — plus, Kellianne and I share our 2023 writing and publishing goals. Then I reflect on my 2023 writing accomplishments and failures and share my goals for 2024.
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Sign up for Courtney's 5-week podcasting course starting January 13th through Roadmap Writers, Creating Your Podcast: https://www.roadmapwriters.com/products/creating-your-podcast-0
Sign up for Courtney's January 21st newsletter workshop with Chill Subs and Write or Die Magazine, Start a Newsletter to Supercharge Your Platform, Network & Business: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/start-a-newsletter
Sign up for Courtney's March 9th workshop with Chill Subs and Write or Die Magazine, How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/how-to-build-writers-platform -
How Chelsea Martin Strikes the Balance Between Prolific & Perfectionist
Today's guest is Chelsea Martin. I adore indie queens like Chelsea. She has been incredibly prolific thus far in her literary career, and I love her "just do it" approach to publishing. We talk about how to balance perfectionist tendencies with being productive and putting out a lot of work, how to deal with a shitty publisher, the joys of having a good agent, and more. Follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelsea_martin_.
Order Chelsea's new novel Tell Me I'm an Artist and one of my favorite essay collects of all-time, Caca Dolce.
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Sign up for Courtney's October 14th workshop with Chill Subs and Write or Die Magazine, How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/how-to-build-platform-for -
Indie Lit Queen Chloe Caldwell's DIY Approach to Becoming an Author of Four
Today's guest Chloe Caldwell has forged her own unique path in the literary scene, and it’s one that I really admire. In this throwback episode, she gives us the play by play for how she became the author of four books — Legs Get Led Astray, Women, I’ll Tell You in Person, and The Red Zone. We cover everything from cold queries to agents to small presses to trusting your vision. Follow Chloe on Instagram @chloeeeecaldwell.
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Sign up for Courtney's October 14th workshop with Chill Subs and Write of Die Magazine, How to Build a “Platform” for Writers Who Shudder at the Thought: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/how-to-build-platform-for -
Feminist Noir Author Halley Sutton on Her Novels “The Lady Upstairs” & "The Hurricane Blonde"
Today’s guest is feminist noir crime writer Halley Sutton. She wrote the first draft of her debut novel, The Lady Upstairs, while getting her MFA at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. So we got into the pros and cons of MFAs for writers. And we also talk book #2 and how that's different since Halley’s currently in the home stretch with her second novel, The Hurricane Blonde. Halley shared how Pitch Wars helped her first book find its footing, how she turned a rejection letter into an agent, the importance of a midpoint, and other sage advice for fledgling writers. Follow Halley on Twitter @halley_sutton and Instagram @halleysutton25.
Order Halley's new novel The Hurricane Blonde, which the NYTimes called "enthralling."
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Hey writers! Trying to build your platform, but feeling a little overwhelmed, intimidated, or just plain lazy? I'm teaching a writer platform workshop through Write or Die Magazine and Chill Subs just for you on October 14th! In this 2.5-hour intensive, I will talk you through how to build a platform using podcasts, newsletters, social media, and more — and no, you don't need to start your own podcast. It recorded if you can't make it in-person, and you'll get a PDF of resources post-class. Sign up here: https://www.chillsubs.com/writeordie/workshops/how-to-build-platform-for -
Elle Nash on Her New Novel "Deliver Me"
Summer school is officially in session, Bleeders! Today's instructor is Elle Nash, Glasgow-based author of the novels Gag Reflex and Animals Eat Each Other and the short story collection Nudes. Follow Elle Nash on Instagram and Twitter @saderotica.
Preorder Elle's new novel Deliver Me!
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Check out Courtney's new podcast, Podcast Bestie, based on her popular Substack: https://pod.link/1670457783
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://podcastbestie.substack.com/welcome
Wanna launch, grow, or monetize your podcast? In Courtney's upcoming podcasting masterclass, she's going to share everything she's learned from her many indie podcasts and jobs in the industry. Sign up here: https://pandemicuniversity.com/product/grow-your-podcast-masterclass/ -
Trusting Your Book to the Art of Translation with Victoria Kielland
Summer school is officially in session, Bleeders! Today's instructor is Victoria Kielland, Norwegian author of My Men, which was translated to English by Damion Searls. Follow Victoria on Instagram @vkielland and find out more via Astra Publishing House's website.
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.
Check out Courtney's new podcast, Podcast Bestie, based on her popular Substack: https://pod.link/1670457783
Subscribe to the newsletter: https://podcastbestie.substack.com/welcome
Looking to start, grow, and monetize a newsletter? In Courtney's first-ever newsletter intensive this August, she's going to share everything she's learned from growing Podcast Bestie into a popular newsletter with a paid membership and sponsorships. Sign up here: https://pandemicuniversity.com/supercharge-newsletters/
Customer Reviews
Love her speaking voice and topics
Listened to my first episode today based off a video I saw on YouTube. Absolutely loved the episode and I’m not even a writer! Only downside was that the episode was a short version of what’s available on YouTube. I personally prefer podcasts while driving as I can’t watch a YouTube video. Hopefully future episode are full length
The Perfect Amount of Shared Pain!
I haven’t publicly shared this with anyone yet but I decided to write my Lizzie Borden book based on my Substack hypothesis and podcast series so keep it to yourself, lol. 🌹 This is the perfect amount of shared pain that I need to keep myself from feeling so alone during the process. 💜
Essay fans look out!!
There's a ton of book pods out there, but even after just a few episodes, Courtney Kocak has carved out a niche for herself. She's funny, and occasionally potty-mouthed and irreverent -- and really smart about writing. There's frequently great banter between host and guest. And I love the fact she focuses a lot on memoir and essays too (my favorite forms). Excited for new episodes!!!