EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 1H 11M
Episode 55 Special Q&A with Emily Barrosse, C.E.O. and Founder of Bold Story Press and Xander Press
from Rock Paper Write Podcast · host Kensington Row Authors
In this special Q&A edition, Emily Barrosse—CEO and Founder of Bold Story Press and Xander Press—shares her journey from traditional publishing to building a curated hybrid press focused on author empowerment. Emily discusses how hybrid publishing works, what sets it apart from traditional and self-publishing, and why discoverability, metadata, and direct reader engagement matter more than ever. She also offers practical insights on marketing, festivals, newsletters, social media, and avoiding publishing scams, along with advice for authors navigating today’s crowded book market. You can learn more about Emily and her work at boldstorypress.com and xanderpress.com, or reach her directly at kensingtonrowauthors
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In this special Q&A edition, Emily Barrosse—CEO and Founder of Bold Story Press and Xander Press—shares her journey from traditional publishing to building a curated hybrid press focused on author empowerment. Emily discusses how hybrid publishing works, what sets it apart from traditional and self-publishing, and why discoverability, metadata, and direct reader engagement matter more than ever. She also offers practical insights on marketing, festivals, newsletters, social media, and avoiding publishing scams, along with advice for authors navigating today’s crowded book market. You can learn more about Emily and her work at boldstorypress.com and xanderpress.com, or reach her directly at [email protected] To learn more about our local authors: kensingtonrowauthors
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