Ep 412 - Different Types of Editing with Carrie Pierce

Carrie Pierce is a seasoned writer with over two decades of professional experience, including a background in the film and TV industry, and a co-founder of Morgan Pierce Media and Publishing. Carrie's unique insights on creating wholesome children's literature and overcoming writing challenges stem from her own journey. Initially, she pursued a career in the film industry due to a lack of discipline in writing, but found her way back to her passion through writing health and beauty articles, which eventually led her to craft children's stories and become an editor. Her experiences of being taken advantage of as a young author inspired her to start a publishing house to help other authors avoid similar negative experiences. She believes in the importance of writing material that resonates with readers, inspires them, and teaches them without talking down to or over their heads. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Carrie Pierce on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast to learn more about her unique perspective and experiences. 

Episode Outline: 

(00:02:34) Need for Wholesome Children's Literature

(00:06:04) Burnout in Writing

(00:10:20) Ghostwriting

(00:15:19) Balancing Editor Suggestions

(00:24:44) The Importance of Book Cover and Marketing Blurb

(00:29:38) Connecting with Carrie Pierce

Carrie E. Pierce has written professionally for over twenty years, building a solid international reputation. During that time, Carrie discovered there was a real need for wholesome, quality children’s literature that could also be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as they read aloud. She understood the concern parents and grandparents felt as they struggled to find children’s stories they could trust and feel good about sharing with the young ones in their lives. Because of that realization, Carrie understands how important it is to keep storytime safe. 
 Eager to fill this niche, she began prayerfully crafting quality stories from the heart that contain important life lessons; written in a style that doesn’t talk ‘down’ to children.  
 Carrie’s stories always contain age-appropriate themes - free of agendas and teach wholesome, important life lessons.  
 Having experienced heartbreak and tragedy firsthand and seeing many of her dreams come true, Carrie speaks with a rich insight into the human heart and an honest voice holding nothing back. 
 
 Born in New Orleans and raised in Central Texas, Carrie now lives in Idaho. Over her lengthy career as a seasoned guest, Carrie has proven compelling and forthright. You- and your listeners- won’t be disappointed! 
 Morgan Pierce Media & Publishing is a premium-level, hybrid publisher that removes the intimidation often felt on the publishing journey by providing authors with the comprehensive publishing services they need before, during, and after their book launch.