Sociable Scribes

Brilliant Badass Honorée Corder is a publishing strategist, TEDx & keynote speaker, and author of more than 50 books, and she and Hal Elrod co-created The Miracle Morning book series. Nakita and Kim adore her because she’s a brilliant badass! In this fantastic interview, we discuss:Honorée's little things that create BIG successHow to prepare for a smooth morning routineNot

Writing one book can be a challenge. What about writing a series of books set in the same world with the same characters? In this incredible interview, Nakita and Kim talk with Brandt Ricca and Matt Millers, the co-creators of two book series, The Barris Books and The Bernice Books! Both series are trilogies, and the Bernice books are a spin-off from the Barris books. During this e

Audiobook expert and owner of Twin Flames Studio, Tina Dietz, gives us the goods on one of the fastest growing segments in the book world: audiobooks. Join Kim and Nakita as they chat with Tina, who is as fun an bubbly as she is whip-smart and knowledgeable, about:Why narrating fiction books is incredibly hardAsserting yourself as a thought leader with your audio bookWhether it is

Editor and book coach, Emily Deaton, with KWE Publishing divulges her insights about working with AI. She's used AI with coaching a client and in this chat with Nakita and Kim, Emily shares:Why AI will not replace creativity Ways you may already be using AI and didn't know itWhy AI may have a bias...and how to ensure your voice mattersWhich AI tool Emily feels is best geared toward

Bestselling author Julia Kent kicked off her writing career at 16 in a weekly newspaper and then joined the world of academia as a teacher. So how the heck did she end up writing...romance novels? Join Nakita and Kim as they ask this witty, insightful writer shares her secrets for:Dealing with Imposter SyndromeCommon misconceptions about writing romance and rom-com novelsSeriously

Exploring what it means to be a modern influencer, Nakita and Kim interview the effervescent and authentic Raquel Borras. She's the real deal—with over 30k followers on LinkedIn—and yet she doesn't see herself as an influencer. During this revealing chat, the Sociable Scribes and Raquel discuss:The importance of defining what you want to accomplish as an influencerAuthenticity

Does thinking about marketing your book hurt your head? Many writers profess they don't have the skill set, but they know marketing is a crucial to get their books in front of readers. How do you get the word out if you have a tiny budget? Brilliant Blaire Brown, CEO and Founder of Visionary Advantages Brand Lab, reveals fantastic ways to market your amazing book that won't break t

When you're writing your book, decisions abound! One of them? How do you know if self-publishing is right for you? (We encourage you to read this in your best professional announcer's voice!)Kim, who specializes in guided self-publishing for clients, and Nakita discuss what to consider before you decide the right path for you and your book. During this episode, Kim and Nakita explo

You've likely heard of NaNoRiMo, when writers challenge themselves during the month of November to write a book in only one month! How do writers really accomplish this feat?Nakita, who herself is an expert on writing books in a short amount of time, and Kim explore what it takes to create a manuscript in only 30 days. They talk about why:You must have a clear intentionDiscipline p

Editing is a HUGELY important part of the writing process! So why is it sometimes underrated or (shudder) overlooked? Before you think to yourself, "Well, I can just edit my own book!" STOP! And listen to this episode. Nakita and Kim cover:Picking a lane: for this project, are you the author or editor?Defining "document fatigue"Why editing a document is similar to beta testing in s