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Self-Publishing Success
A children’s author, a novelist, and a poet share their stories about their first self-published books
This piece first appeared in print in the November 2024 issue of Writing Magazine.
Self-publishing may seem a little daunting to anyone who hasn’t done it before. However, with advances in technology, it’s becoming much easier to turn your self-publishing dreams into publication reality.
Self-publishing works well for many genres. I caught up with a children’s author, a novelist, and a poet who’ve all self-published their first books this year and asked them about their self-publishing experiences.
Kathryn Holme: Captain Kit
Kathryn Holme ( byrewriters.co.uk) is a Scottish-based playwright, poet, flash fiction writer, and children’s picture book author. She launched her picture children’s book, Captain Kit, in May 2024. Although she’s only been focussing on self-publishing it for the last twelve months, it’s a project she’s been working on for nearly ten years.
