EPISODE 59: Film & Foreign Rights for Self-Published Authors with Vera Raye

Send us a textIn this episode of Way-Word Writers, hosts Heather Cashman, Stephanie Bearce, and Nicki Jacobsmeyer interview Vera Ray, a fantasy romance author from Storm Literary Agency. Vera shares her long journey from traditional to self-publishing, including struggles, successes, and lessons learned. She discusses her decision to get an agent for audio and foreign rights, her marketing strategies, and the importance of market research. Vera also gives insights into the financial aspects of publishing and offers advice for aspiring authors. The episode concludes with an emphasis on persistence, hope, and the power of community support in the publishing industry.00:00 Welcome to Way-Word Writers00:41 Introducing Vera Ray: Fantasy Romance Author01:59 Vera Ray's Journey to Self-Publishing03:54 The Struggles and Triumphs of Self-Publishing07:23 Finding Success and Getting an Agent11:01 Choosing the Right Literary Agent21:32 Marketing Strategies and Financial Insights24:10 Expanding into Foreign Rights and Audiobooks28:00 Final Words of WisdomF​ind out more about Vera Raye HERE! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waywordwriters.substack.com