Traditional Publishing Unveiled: Kathy Wagner Shares Her Inside Scoop

Author Kathy Wagner (no relation to the hosts) shares her journey to a traditional publishing offer, revealing the challenges of gaining media attention and recognition for her memoir, along with the joy of achieving what she had set out to do. 

Kathy's story shows us the value of perseverance, and teaches us that there is virtually no path to publishing that doesn't involve some hard work on behalf of the author. Listen as Kathy explores the opportunities and frustrations of being a new author, and pursues the visibility and success she seeks for her book. 

Being able to hold on to hope was a lifeline through early grief, and knowing that I could write this book with a purpose of providing hope for others gave me a pathway forward for my own healing. — Kathy Wagner

In this episode, you will learn about:

• The healing power of writing: how one author overcame the challenges of writing through trauma and grief to create a powerful and transformative literary work.
• Navigating the traditional publishing maze: gain insights into the hurdles and potential roadblocks of traditional publishing and learn effective strategies to overcome them.
• The need to be your own book promoter, even if you're traditionally published:  Discover proven strategies for promoting your book and reaching more of your target audience, increasing your chances of success in the competitive publishing industry.
• Identifying your target audience: Understand how to pinpoint the ideal readership  and tailor your book to resonate with them on a deeper level.
• Harness the power of exposure: Learn how to maximize opportunities,  increase your visibility as an author, and enhance your chances of success in the literary world.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Visit the Ingenium Books website to listen to the full episode of the Ingenium Books Books podcast featuring Kathy Wagner.
• Learn more about author Kathy Wagner and her memoir by visiting her website. 
• Purchase Kathy Wagner's memoir, Here with you: Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction,  or through your preferred online retailer.
• Explore the Ingenium Books Books podcast for more episodes on authors, publishing, and writing.
• Reflect on the role of writing as a tool for processing and moving through grief, as discussed by Kathy Wagner in the writing of her memoir.
• Subscribe to the Ingenium Books newsletter for updates on new podcast episodes, book releases, and industry insights.
• Check out the Ingenium Books blog for articles and resources on writing, publishing, and marketing for aut