The Publishing Performance Show

Martyn Ellington and Steven Stiefel are trans-Atlantic writing partners who blend British and American sensibilities in their collaborative works. Through their production company MESS Productions, they create multi-format content spanning novels, TV scripts, and podcasts, with their international bestseller "Tomorrow's Flight" showcasing their ability to craft compelling cross-cultural narratives.

Martyn Ellington is the author of five published novels, including "The End of Everything," "Devolution of a Species," and the "Thirstonfield Halt" series.

Steven Stiefel is a veteran of script development, having analyzed over 1,500 scripts and books. He's the co-author of "Making Rumours" about Fleetwood Mac's iconic album.

In this episode:

• The dynamics of international co-writing partnerships
• Adapting stories across different mediums (TV, podcasts, novels)
• Managing cultural differences in writing for global audiences
• The process of working with beta readers
• Strategies for successful independent publishing
• Navigating Kindle Unlimited and promotional strategies
• The evolution of traditional vs. independent publishing
• Building a hybrid publishing company

Resources mentioned:

• Tomorrow's Flight: https://www.amazon.com/Tomorrows-Flight-M-Ellington/dp/0578938510
• The Harvesting: https://www.amazon.com/Harvesting-Martyn-Ellington/dp/1907463410
• MESS Publishing Imprint: https://www.mess-books.com/more-information
• Gardner's and Ingram's Distribution: https://www.ingramspark.com/how-it-works/distribute

Book Recommendations:

• The Fog by James Herbert (Martyn's pick): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fog-James-Herbert/dp/1509865454
• The Aspern Papers by Henry James (Steven's pick): https://www.amazon.com/Aspern-Papers-Stories-Oxford-Classics/dp/0199538557

Connect with Martyn & Steven:

• MESS Productions: www.mess-flicks.com
• Tomorrow's Flight: www.tomorrowsflight.com
• Martyn's Website: www.martynellington.com
• Martyn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-ellington-b4ab22171/
• Martyn’s Twitter: @martynellington
• Steven’s Twitter: @stevestiefel

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