Stories & Case Studies Archives

Stories & Case Studies

R.J. Batla on Writing Fantasy, Self-Publishing, and Creative Growth

R.J. Batla was one of the first authors I connected with while building my own author platform. Over the years, he has been a genuine encouragement and friend throughout the publishing journey. A lifelong fan of fantasy, worldbuilding, and storytelling, R.J. writes epic fantasy inspired by imagination, family, faith, and adventure. In this interview, we discuss creative growth, self-publishing, writing discipline, and what aspiring authors can learn from the long road of becoming a writer.

August 20, 2017

An Interview with Author James Conan on Writing, Publishing, and Creative Growth

Writers often spend most of their time talking about finished books, but some of the most valuable insights come from the work happening behind the scenes — revision, rejection, publishing, editing, and learning how stories evolve before readers ever see them. In this interview, author James Conan shares his thoughts on short stories, publishing, creative growth, digital storytelling, rejection, and what it really takes to improve as a writer over time.

August 19, 2017

Alicia Arlandis Interview: Children’s Illustration, Publishing & Creative Process

Alicia Arlandis is an illustrator from Valencia, Spain, a beautiful city near the coast. She's been interested in art for as long as she can remember and has been illustrating for over twelve years. Alicia loves drawing, painting, reading, and teaching, both older people and children. She is a graphic designer and illustrator that loves continual learning in both areas. To learn more about her, check out Alicia's website and Alicia's Twitter account.