TNR214: Self-publishing or Traditional Publishing with Shelly X. Leon

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Episode 214: Self-publishing or Traditional Publishing with Shelly X. Leon

The Nightly Rant Episode 214 Summary

Mike and Torya are joined by Dr. Michelle Oyoloa (Shelly X. Leon) to discuss traditional publishing and self-publishing.

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The Nightly Rant Episode 214 Show Notes

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Mike talks about his interesting afternoon helping Alyssa record videos for her music video for school.
Mike introduces Dr. Michelle Oyola (Shelly X. Leon), their guest for this episode.
Michelle explains how she started her podcast, The Writers XL.
She discusses YouTube for writers, Wattpad.
Wattpad uses The Writers XL as a platform to get the word out about the platform.
Michelle explains that Wattpad is thought of as a bunch of Harry Styles fiction from fans.
She discusses how hard it was to publish a book and how she used Wattpad to get her book in front of people.
Her agent found her on Wattpad
Mike discusses what inspired him to start writing the two books he is currently writing.
Michelle discusses that many agents don’t like authors who got started on Wattpad.
She says the Wattpad community helped her elevate her work to a level where an agent was willing to take her on.
They discuss Nanowrimo and how stressful it can be.
Michelle says that LL Montez, her co-host, loves Nanowrimo.
They discuss blogging and how it can be the worst and the best experience.
Mike discusses his difficulty writing in a fun style. He gravitates towards “professional” tone.
Michelle explains why Wattpad may not be a great place to go if you are an author
Michelle says that people who strike their own path are starting to become the success stories.
Mike discusses some decisions made on licensing on their podcast directory.
Michelle says that people who strike their own path are starting to become the success stories.
Michelle says the advantage of traditional publishing is that she has an agent to handle negotiations.
Michelle mentions that self-publishing is for those who are hungry.

About Dr. Michelle Oyola: Her nine years in St. Louis City education have been spent in middle school and high school language arts classrooms as well as in mid-level administration. She is also an adjunct professor. She and her two boys reside in Affton, and she enjoys reading, writing, outdoor activities, anime, video games, and other dorky pastimes.

Shelly is represented by Stephanie Hansen at Metamorphosis Literary Agency. Her debut novel will be published through Owl Hollow Press.

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