EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 50 MIN
Ep. 90: Amanda Zieba (WordNerd) on Hybrid Publishing and Creating Resources for Teachers
from Middle Grade Matters
In this episode, Amanda Zieba shares her journey from being a middle school teacher to an author and content creator for teachers. She discusses her experiences with self-publishing and hybrid publishing, the challenges and successes she faced along the way, and her latest book, Life in the Passenger Seat. Amanda also provides insights into her marketing strategies and offers advice for writers considering different publishing routes. Finally, she shares insights on her First Chapter Fridays, which introduce students to new books, and her efforts to create engaging educational content for teachers. You can find Amanda and her WordNerd resources at amandazieba.com.For bonus content and info on upcoming episodes, subscribe to the Middle Grade Matters newsletter here: Newsletter, and follow us on Instagram, Threads, and Twitter.I love audiobooks! If you do, too, consider switching to Libro.fm, a platform that supports indy bookstores.If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave a rating and review (thank you!).
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In this episode, Amanda Zieba shares her journey from being a middle school teacher to an author and content creator for teachers. She discusses her experiences with self-publishing and hybrid publishing, the challenges and successes she faced along the way, and her latest book, Life in the Passenger Seat. Amanda also provides insights into her marketing strategies and offers advice for writers considering different publishing routes. Finally, she shares insights on her First Chapter Fr...
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