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Welcome to Behind the Publisher’s Desk with Colin Mustful, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the world of independent publishing. As an author, editor, and publisher, Colin shares candid insights into the daily realities of running a press, working with authors, and building a career in storytelling. In each ten-minute episode, you’ll discover practical lessons, hard-earned experiences, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on the challenges and rewards of publishing. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a fellow publisher, or simply curious about the business of books, this podcast offers a thoughtful look at the industry from the other side of the desk. colinmustful.substack.com
Unknown Host hosts Behind the Publisher's Desk with Colin Mustful, a business show with 51 episodes published.
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares a candid look at the realities of independent publishing through his recent trip to Atlanta for the release of Jungle of Ashes by Brynn Barineau. What
In this special Office Hours replay, Melissa Makarewicz is joined by Brynn Barineau, author of Jungle of Ashes, while Colin Mustful travels home from Brynn’s launch-week events. What begins as a conversation about a new
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares a candid update on what life looks like inside History Through Fiction during a season of momentum. He talks about traveling to Atlanta to support Bryn
In this Office Hours replay, Colin Mustful and Melissa catch up on a season of growth at History Through Fiction—from new author signings and a wider range of submissions to the long-term vision for future events, includ
In this Office Hours conversation, Colin Mustful and Melissa Makarewicz move from the mechanics of storytelling to the realities of building a sustainable writing life. They unpack the difference between interiority and
What does a full day look like behind the scenes of an independent press? In this episode, Colin Mustful walks through his real-time schedule—from drafting his own novel (by hand) to leading editorial meetings, hosting a
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares a behind-the-scenes look at everything happening at History Through Fiction after the History Through Fiction Conference. From discovery calls with wri
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful takes listeners behind the scenes as he prepares for the History Through Fiction Conference. Sharing his keynote speech, Colin reflects on his journey from pa
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship after stepping away from a steady job to focus solely on his independent press, History Through Fiction. Colin
Colin Mustful and Melissa Makarewicz hosted a fun and engaging Office Hours session, where they shared valuable insights on author success, marketing strategies, and what’s coming up next. They talked about the importanc
In this candid episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares an honest update from the front lines of independent publishing. While History Through Fiction celebrates multiple book launches, strong pre-ord
A recent The New York Times article profiled author Coral Hart, who reportedly published 200 AI-assisted romance novels in a single year. The story has reignited debate about artificial intelligence in writing and publis
In this candid episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin reflects on a major milestone: stepping away from his former job and fully embracing life as a small business owner. He shares what it feels like to build Hist
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares a comprehensive update on his work as an independent publisher, author, and freelance editor. Broadcasting from Roanoke, Virginia, Colin reflects on th
In this Office Hours session, Colin and Melissa dig into the real work behind building a sustainable writing and publishing career. Drawing from audience questions, they explore the foundations of self-publishing, the im
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, host Colin Mustful sits down with Eva Langston, author, podcaster, and creator of The Long Road to Publishing. Eva shares her journey through the challenges of traditional
In case you missed our live Office Hours, you can now catch the recording. Melissa and I had a very lively conversation about working over the holidays, how to market your book without sounding "salesy", and how to make
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, Colin Mustful shares a whirlwind update on his many projects as 2025 comes to a close. From revamping his Substack schedule for 2026 to juggling audiobook production, editi
In our first edition of Substack Office Hours, Melissa Makarewicz and I talked about the nuances of POV in writing, the realities and challenges cultural appropriation, and the challenges of managing expectations during
In this episode of Behind the Publisher’s Desk, host Colin Mustful offers a whirlwind update on the many projects underway at History Through Fiction. From prepping two upcoming novel releases—The Water Lilies of Mishipe
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