Write It Up is a Podcast that explores the ins, outs, and in betweens of Self-Publishing.
Join host P.E. Craven to discover what makes self-publishing a great option for authors, and whether it would be a good fit for you!
Write What You Love, Love What You Mean: Your Indie Identity
Throughout this Mini-Series we've talked about how to use Themes as a marketing tool.
But how can you know which themes to use? Writing what you love to write (and WANT to write) is a great place to start! In this episode, I explore how writing the books you want to write can help you build an engaging Indie-Author Identity.
If you enjoy this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend so we can have more writers learn thrive in self-publishing.
10 Dec 2025
Maximizing Social Media Marketing with Lauren M. Leasure
S2, E8: Maximizing Social Media Marketing with Lauren M. Leasure
Join P.E. Craven and Special Guest, Lauren M. Leasure, for an inspiring discussion on how to use Social Media effectively to market.
With a background in marketing and a past with going viral on TikTok, Lauren has great insights on what works in social media, and where you can better focus your efforts.
To find out more about Lauren, visit the links below:
https://www.laurenmleasure.com/ (https://www.laurenmleasure.com/)
Don't forget to leave a rating and review! That helps our content reach more authors like you!
29 Oct 2025
S2, E7: Getting into Character with Cosplayer Thea Green
Join me and cosplayer extraordinaire, Thea Green.
We talk all things cosplaying, book conventions, book tours, and how YOU, Indie-Authors can use cosplaying effectively in your marketing.
Thea is an incredibly gifted cosplayer who's worked with so many indie-authors bringing their characters to life. I loved this chance to chat with her about how she helps authors pick out the best parts of their books for potential readers to get hooked.
You can find Thea Green here:
https://www.instagram.com/theaviciouscosplay/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/theaviciouscosplay/?hl=en)
https://bio.site/theaviciouscosplay?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacrggSqrNYu0ll7LkJfF59woarR6WNofTOcATWj_sd1WaLV_ME80i2MWurMfw_aem_KN7z1MHALxGdVT-cc1ljig (https://bio.site/theaviciouscosplay?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacrggSqrNYu0ll7LkJfF59woarR6WNofTOcATWj_sd1WaLV_ME80i2MWurMfw_aem_KN7z1MHALxGdVT-cc1ljig)
26 Sept 2025
S2, BONUS: Book Conventions, What do you need to know?
BONUS EPISODE!
I'm still coming off the high of Villains & Vixens. It was such a great experience.
I'm excited to give all my listeners a sneak peek at some of the things I've learned after a year of book signings and conventions. I wouldn't say I'm a pro at this point, but I do think I've learned a thing or two.
Join me for a fun episode of how I managed to make book signings worthwhile.
If you liked this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review! It's so helpful for getting this show out there for more listeners like you!
Also- you can get my newest book here!
https://a.co/d/236VQqG (https://a.co/d/236VQqG)
24 Sept 2025
S2, E6: Hacking the Process with DeAnna Hill
Join me and indie-author DeAnna Hill on some tips, tricks, and power moves you can make to help you streamline your work as a self-publisher.
DeAnna is a talented indie-author with an impressive social media background. This episode is packed with how she manages her work-life balance while still publishing her books.
Included in this show:
Join me on September 25th for a Creative Writing Circle with Hannah Sol Marie of Bad B*tches. Use promo code CIRCLE for 50% off!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-shadows-a-creative-writing-workshop-conversation-circle-tickets-1633374098899?aff=oddtdtcreator (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/into-the-shadows-a-creative-writing-workshop-conversation-circle-tickets-1633374098899?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Find DeAnna Hill Here!
https://wildhillreads.carrd.co/ (https://wildhillreads.carrd.co/)
Don't forget to find her latest release:
https://a.co/d/beS7JzD (https://a.co/d/beS7JzD)
10 Sept 2025
S2, E5: Themes as a Marketing Superpower (and Where Tropes Fit In)
MiniSeries: Knowing Your Themes: A Self-Publishing Power Move.
Themes as a Marketing Superpower (and Where Tropes Fit In)
Today's show is all about how to make your themes drive the marketing bus. We talk about how knowing your themes can help you pick the right keywords to build your blurb, film reels, and build your author brand.
Hey! If you enjoyed today's show, don't forget to leave a rating and review! That's the easiest way to get these episodes out to even more listeners.
27 Aug 2025
S2, E4: Hooking Your Readers, and Keeping Them Hooked with Kimberly Troutte
Join me and Best Selling author Kimberly Troutte for a STUNNING episode exploring ways to keep your readers engaged throughout your novel.
This episode has so much gold in it! I felt like I learned so much from Kim, and loved this chat. If you are needing some inspiration, or tips for writing an engaging series, give Kim a listen.
Be sure to visit her website to find out more about her next novel in the Infiltrix Series!
https://kimberleytroutte.com/ (https://kimberleytroutte.com/)
13 Aug 2025
S2, E3: Why Theme Matters
Season 2, Episode 3: MiniSeries-
Knowing Your Themes: A Self-Publishing Power Move
Why Themes Matter
Why are themes important? What even is a theme? If you answered "Love," you'd be wrong my friend.
Today's episode breaks down what a theme actually is, and how to use them in your self-publishing journey.
Also- you can pre-order Oak from my website right now! Pre-orders from my website will come signed AND with surprise swag!
https://www.pecravenauthor.com/product-page/oak-book-1-of-the-tree-kings-series-signed-paperback (https://www.pecravenauthor.com/product-page/oak-book-1-of-the-tree-kings-series-signed-paperback)
30 Jul 2025
S2, E2: Indie Author Central with J.Carnes
Season 2, Episode 2: Indie Author Central with Special Guest, J.Carnes
Josie Carnes is a romantic fantasy author and part of the duo who write the Forging Kingdoms series. Her next novel debuts on August 2, BUT, that's not the coolest things he does. She is also the founder of Indie Author Central, an amazing platform aimed at bringing Indies together, and delivering them straight into the hands of avid readers.
A Note: We lost Josie right at the end of the episode. That said, the rest of the episode was AMAZING! We had so many tech issues leading up to the interview, but she was such a champ through it all.
Check out these links for more details:
https://www.indieauthorscentral.com/ (https://www.indieauthorscentral.com/)
https://josephineacarnes.wixsite.com/author/ (https://josephineacarnes.wixsite.com/author/)
Find her on Instagram Here:
https://www.instagram.com/jcarnesauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== (https://www.instagram.com/jcarnesauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)
16 Jul 2025
S2 E1: Run Your Own Race
Write It Up: Season 2, Episode 1
Run Your Own Race
Welcome back to the show!
We took a long and unexpected hiatus, but we are back, baby! This season is already lining up to be incredible. We’ve got mini-series and special guests galore. I’m so thrilled to be back and recording.
My next book is already open for pre-orders. If you love romantasy, Celtic mythology, and FMC’s who are a little unhinged and a little too smart for their own good, then you’ll love Oak.
Oak comes out September 16th. Pre-orders for physical books from my website will come with surprise swag! https://www.pecravenauthor.com (https://www.pecravenauthor.com)
To find out more about Villains & Vixens in Dallas, TX or Book Harvest in Chicago, IL, check out the links below:
https://www.goodgirlsevents.com/home (https://www.goodgirlsevents.com/home)
https://www.bookharvestbookcon.com/ (https://www.bookharvestbookcon.com/)
Don’t forget to Like this episode, subscribe to the show, and leave a rating!
23 Oct 2024
Write It Up: S1 E5: Finding a Good Editor
You've done it!
You wrote the book! Now, you need to find the right editor to take your masterpiece to the next level.
A good editor can make or break a project. Today's episode will help you wade through those waters as you seek your perfect work partner.
If you've enjoyed today's episode, please consider leaving a rating or recommending it to others!
LIFE UPDATE: This episode has been published WAYY late. I have so any updates to give, but you'll have to wait for the next episode. ;)
28 Aug 2024
Write It Up: S1 E4- Resources for Self-Publishing
Welcome to Season 1, Episode 4 of Write It Up, the podcast where we talk about the ins, outs, and in-betweens of Self-publishing.
Facebook Groups: Supporting Beginner Writers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/FARnQs13oikY5Lze/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/FARnQs13oikY5Lze/)
Female Writers-Women Only: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Z5ocTCsnZoMj33HJ/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/Z5ocTCsnZoMj33HJ/)
Ingramspark Authors Community & Forum (https://www.facebook.com/groups/343450090795103/): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/W4PcDaJufv3WrwXQ/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/W4PcDaJufv3WrwXQ/)
Fantasy Arc & Beta Readers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/h6NTeFtPT6KxnikF/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/h6NTeFtPT6KxnikF/)
Author Events Around the World: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/9YvUgxXwfTaQCXaw/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/9YvUgxXwfTaQCXaw/)
Indie Writers Unite!: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/johCwEZMfXhF6Vy7/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/johCwEZMfXhF6Vy7/)
Fantasy & Sci-Fi Authors and Readers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/HHoPLzHZUr3XLxhL/ (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/HHoPLzHZUr3XLxhL/)
On Discord, we have Indie Authors Ascending, a great community of authors helping authors. https://disboard.org/server/588760474951352340 (https://disboard.org/server/588760474951352340)
For Podcasts, we have:
The Indy Author Podcast- https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html (https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html)
The Creative Penn- This is a podcast/website wealth of information. I didn’t mention it in the show, but Joanna is actually the leading authority on how to use AI in an ethical manner in order to maximize efficiency. She has great stuff! https://www.thecreativepenn.com/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-authors/ (https://www.thecreativepenn.com/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-authors/)
The SPA Girls Podcast- One of my favorites to listen to! They are great, knowledgeable, and make every episode feel like a coffee chat. https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/ (https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/)
Quill & Cup: https://www.quillandcup.com/ (https://www.quillandcup.com/)
Writers Helping Writers: https://writershelpingwriters.net/ (https://writershelpingwriters.net/)
BetaBooks: Author book management platform https://betabooks.co/ (https://betabooks.co/)
LitCharts: To help with literary tools, etc. https://www.litcharts.com/ (https://www.litcharts.com/)
The Ultimate World Building Questionnaire by The Novel Factory: https://www.novel-software.com/worldbuilding-questionnaire/ (https://www.novel-software.com/worldbuilding-questionnaire/)
21 Aug 2024
Write It Up: S1 E03 "The Self-Publishing Process"
Join host and author P.E. Craven as she discusses the self-publishing process from start to finish.
Paige goes through the entire process including writing, finding an editor, determining how to print and distribute your book, and marketing. She discusses her experience and how to make the process best fit your lifestyle.
14 Aug 2024
Write It Up: S1 E02 "Self-Publishing: What you Need to Know & Be Prepared for Before You Begin"
Write It Up: S1 E02
Join author P.E. Craven in a discussion about what you'll need for your self-publishing journey.
We explore the idea of grit, tenacity, financial investments, and the dangers of using AI. This is a great episode for anyone just beginning their journey and considering self-publishing.
Don't miss this episode for insightful tips and tricks.
8 Aug 2024
Write It Up: Season 01, Episode 01 "Why Self-Publishing"
Write It Up: Episode 01 "Why self-publishing?" Write it up is a Podcast about the ins and outs of Self-Publishing. In this episode, meet host P.E. Craven. She tells the story of how she fell into self-publishing and why you might consider it, too.
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