Ready to Be Published

Ready to Be Published is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, indie writers, and anyone curious about the publishing process. Each episode features interviews with book publishers, editors, and published authors who share real-world insights into traditional publishing, self-publishing, book marketing, and the writing journey. Learn how to write your book, find a publisher, avoid common mistakes, and promote your work like a pro. Whether you're just starting your manuscript or exploring how to publish your finished book, this podcast delivers expert advice, publishing tips, and writer motivation—all in one place.

Ready to Be Published is a arts podcast hosted by Volossal Publishing, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Volossal Publishing hosts Ready to Be Published, a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  The Author, The Voice, The Mission: Jeffrey Veatch on Turning Tragedy into Impact

  Feb 7, 202636 minS0

  <p>In this deeply moving episode, Vinnie sits down with Jeffrey Veatch, author of The Dyer Island Boys, to discuss the true-life inspiration behind his novel set off the coast of Maine. Veatch shares the remarkable story of a real island summer camp that shaped his writing, his journey from documentary filmmaker to novelist, and how collaboration brought his book to life—from cover design to interior layout and audiobook narration.</p><p>But this conversation goes far deeper than the creative process.</p><p>Jeffrey opens up about the devastating loss of his son Justin to drug overdose, and ho...

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  Episode #10

  When Is a Book Finished? Kyle S. Colgan on Craft, Grief, and Revision

  Jan 28, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Ready to Be Published, Volossal Publishing founder Vinnie Corbo sits down with author Kyle S. Colgan to explore the making of his debut novel, Death by Culture Shock. Blending autobiographical fiction, grief, love, and cultural identity, Colgan shares how his background in filmmaking led him to prose—and why this deeply personal novel took five years to write.</p><p>The conversation dives into writing through grief, navigating interracial marriage and cultural blending, and the emotional complexity of showing up for someone you love during loss. Colgan discusses how his wife’s Pakistani and Muslim back...

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  Episode #9

  Dialogue, Detail, and Doing It Right – Inside the Writing Process with Catherine Gigante-Brown

  Jan 23, 202633 minS0

  <p>Immigrant Hearts and Literary Legacy: A Conversation with Catherine Gigante-Brown</p><p>In this heartfelt episode of the Ready to Be Published Podcast, host Vinnie Corbo of Volossal Publishing sits down with acclaimed author Catherine Gigante-Brown to explore the inspiration, structure, and impact of her latest novel, Immigrant Hearts.</p><p>Rooted in her own family’s Italian American immigrant history, Immigrant Hearts weaves a multigenerational tale of love, resilience, and community during pre-WWII America. Catherine opens up about how this novel, based on her maternal grandparents’ lives, came together—complete with vintage photos, restored archival images, and a compel...

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  Episode #8

  From Poland to NYC to CA: Behind My American Dream, author Maggie Zurowska

  Jan 21, 202656 minS0

  <p>Author Maggie Zurowska (pronounced Zhoo-RAHV-ska) sits down with Vinnie Corbo from Volossal Publishing to share her journey from a free-range childhood in Poland’s mountains to the culture shock of New York City—and how that led to two candid books, Sex and Yoga and Behind My American Dream.</p><p>We talk about adventure vs. expectations, leaving a small town where everyone knows your family, working for the ultra-wealthy in the Hamptons, finding balance in yoga and spirituality, discovering veganism (ahimsa), and why honest memoirs matter—even if they’re not written to please everyone.</p><p>In this con...

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  Episode #7

  From the Courtroom to the Page: Chuck Redmen on Dialogue, Writing, and Animal Rights

  Jan 19, 202645 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Ready to Be Published, host Vinnie Corbo sits down with Chuck Redmen, author of the sharp, satirical novel Low Worm Diet. Together, they explore Chuck’s unique literary voice, the power of authentic dialogue, and the challenge (and joy) of writing for a thoughtful, discerning audience.</p><p>Chuck shares how his background in law and his passion for animal rights shaped his storytelling—and how his transition into acting helped refine his approach to dialogue. Vinnie and Chuck also dive into Chuck’s creative process, his earlier novel A Cottonwood Stand, and why Low Worm D...

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