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The Word On The Street has been renowned for the quality and diversity of its event programming and our 2025 festival promises to offer the best so far. Check out our schedule for Saturday, September 20, 2025!
Your blog or podcast could be a book waiting to happen!
Award-winning indie author and creator Jean McCarthy shares how to transform existing material into a polished, publishable book. Whether you’re an established podcaster, a long-time blogger, or just sitting on a backlog of meaningful content, Jean will guide you through a clear, actionable process to turn your words into pages.
This session will give you a roadmap to bring your book to life, from organizing and structuring content to selecting the right tools for writing, layout, and publishing.
What You’ll Learn:
Jean McCarthy is an author, artist, poet, and podcaster based in southern Alberta. Internationally recognized for her award-winning blog UnPickled and podcast The Bubble Hour, Jean has become a beloved voice for personal growth and authentic storytelling.
She is an experienced advocate of indie publishing and has helped numerous local authors make their book dreams a reality. Jean’s independently published books include self-help guides on mental health and recovery, a poetry collection, and picture books for children.