In Conversation Masterclasses
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I am an author, publisher (Summertime Publishing), mentor, teacher & editor, with over 30 years' experience and 30 books published. My motto is 'sharing what I know to help others to grow', which hs has been the core of all I do for several decades.
Journey Description
Join me as I facilitate inspiring and practical conversations with experts on a range of topics that will help you become better writers and authors. Learn about everthing from marketing your book to editing, story arcs and journalling. New episodes will be added monthly.
Journey Tracks
In Conversation with Tina Quick: How to Make a Book Keep on Selling
In this episode, Jo talks to the author of one of Summertime Publishing's most consistent seller in their Expat Bookshop: The Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition.
Jo says that 'no other' book in her publishing house has sold so well for so many years – now going on 12 years – as it helps Third-Culture Kids and international students transition to university in their 'home' countries.
Tina tells all about how she found a niche market for her book and continued to engage with her audience to generate consistent sales for her book.
Tina's three main reasons for success are:
- The book addressed an unmet, ongoing need
- Personal experience & passion the subject
- Analysis of the community – who, what, where
https://wrinklesandwisecracks.com/
In Conversation with Carolyn Vines: Journalling for Self Reflection
In this masterclass, I spoke to journalling expert and author of Black and Abroad, Carolyn Van Es-Vines, about how journalling can be adapted and used for self-reflection, insight and increased self-awareness.
In this session we will also put her ideas into practise and did some journalling together.
Find out more about Carolyn's amazing approach to journalling – not to mention the benefits for mental health, self awareness and wellbeing – on her website:
writingforselfreflection.com
https://carolynvines.com/
In Conversation with Signe Hovem: Writing and a Life on the Move
In this episode of Jo Parfitt in Conversation, Jo talks to Signe Myers Hovem, a long-time friend and recent author of The Space Between: An Empath's Field Guide.
Jo and Signe met 30 years ago in Stavanger, where Jo taught writing classes, and their children became friends.
Signe has moved 22 times in life from her home of Boulder, Colorado, and talks about the power of community she found in writers groups and the power of language to create connections.
She says a writer's group can be great for expats struggling to integrate with locals, and especially those interested in self-expression.
Signe talks about her journey with words through mobility and her journey to becoming a spiritual counsellor.
https://www.smhovem.com/
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