This is Jon Small's second interview for The Bleeders podcast. In this episode, Jon delves into the creative process behind his debut book, <i>Write About Now</i>, which is based on <a href="https://writeaboutnowmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his podcast</a> and features inspiring origin stories from his guests. He shares the challenges of obtaining permissions, the decision to self-publish, and the common themes that emerged from these stories. Jon also discusses how this book marks the beginning of his new journey as an indie author and his goals for the future. Follow Jon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejonsmall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> @thejonsmall and <a href="https://twitter.com/kidfinesse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> @kidfinesse. Buy Jon's new book, <i>Write About Now</i>.<br /><br /><a href="https://pod.link/1628014529/episode/02f6e288fd6fd1030703622230b68a2f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">If you missed Jon's first interview, listen here.</a><br /><br />Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. <a href="https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack</a>: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS</a>. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast<br /><br />The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/courtneykocak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website <a href="https://courtneykocak.com/links" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">courtneykocak.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for Courtney's Back to School Pitch Party course taking place during the month of September</a>: https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching

The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing

Courtney Kocak

The Origin Story of Jon Small's Debut & What He's Learned About Indie Publishing

AUG 30, 202440 MIN
The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing

The Origin Story of Jon Small's Debut & What He's Learned About Indie Publishing

AUG 30, 202440 MIN

Description

This is Jon Small's second interview for The Bleeders podcast. In this episode, Jon delves into the creative process behind his debut book, <i>Write About Now</i>, which is based on <a href="https://writeaboutnowmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his podcast</a> and features inspiring origin stories from his guests. He shares the challenges of obtaining permissions, the decision to self-publish, and the common themes that emerged from these stories. Jon also discusses how this book marks the beginning of his new journey as an indie author and his goals for the future. Follow Jon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thejonsmall/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> @thejonsmall and <a href="https://twitter.com/kidfinesse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> @kidfinesse. Buy Jon's new book, <i>Write About Now</i>.<br /><br /><a href="https://pod.link/1628014529/episode/02f6e288fd6fd1030703622230b68a2f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">If you missed Jon's first interview, listen here.</a><br /><br />Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a new podcast about book writing and publishing. <a href="https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack</a>: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome<br /><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW BLEEDERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEWS</a>. https://www.youtube.com/@bleederspodcast<br /><br />The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/courtneykocak" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/courtneykocak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> @courtneykocak. For more, check out her website <a href="https://courtneykocak.com/links" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">courtneykocak.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for Courtney's Back to School Pitch Party course taking place during the month of September</a>: https://www.courtneykocak.com/teaching