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Mabel & Stanley Publishing We treat every book like it’s our own! We are passionate about books and we promise to treat your book baby as if it was our own!

With over 10 years of experience, helping 60+ new authors through every step of the writing, editing, & publishing process, our friendly, approachable team has expertise in a wide range of genres. Personally, I am the published author of 14 books having started my writing career in 2011 and I started Mabel and Stanley Publishing in 2021 after a writing and publishing journey that was full of chal

lenges. My mission...I want to be the person that I needed when I started out - helping new authors to grow and share their words with the world without the many costly hurdles (both financial and emotional!) that I experienced. I found it so hard to get reliable, trustworthy advice and I almost gave up - the writing and publishing world is fraught with difficulty and unscrupulous 'experts'. Mabel and Stanley Publishing now has a growing team and is so proud to have helped over 60 authors to share their stories with the world. We've worked with clients from all over the world; from different backgrounds and experiences, including personalities in television and radio.

Join me, Karen Stanley, 14 times published author and founder of Mabel and Stanley Publishing as I guide you on your wri...
21/10/2025

Join me, Karen Stanley, 14 times published author and founder of Mabel and Stanley Publishing as I guide you on your writing and publishing journey, with tips and advice, author interviews, hot topics for discussion and more.

Learn how to hone your writing skills and about the minefield that can be the publishing world - let's get you on the write path!

New episodes every other Thursday.

Head over to Amazon, iTunes, Spotify or Podbean to listen 🎙️

21/10/2025

🏆 Hitting Amazon Bestseller feels incredible, I’ll never forget the moment my novel One Year at the Dog and Duck got that coveted badge. But here’s the truth: it’s just the beginning.

Yes, Bestseller status is an amazing achievement (and a powerful marketing tool), but if you want to be a successful author, you have to play the long game.

👉 What’s your plan after launch day?
👉 How will you grow your author platform?
👉 How will you build your email list and connect with readers long-term?

Bestseller status doesn’t define success. Consistency, visibility, and community do. 📚✨

Coming up on this week's Write to Publish Podcast...23/10/25 -Samantha Ward-Smith · Tower of Vengeance & RavenscourtThis...
20/10/2025

Coming up on this week's Write to Publish Podcast...

23/10/25 -Samantha Ward-Smith · Tower of Vengeance & Ravenscourt

This week on Write to Publish, Karen chats with the brilliant Samantha Ward-Smith, author of Tower of Vengeance – a haunting historical fiction set in the Tower of London.

From procrastination and first-draft struggles to finding the right editor and choosing between traditional vs self-publishing, Sam shares her honest journey of bringing her debut novel to life (and how she’s now writing book two – a Victorian gothic!).

If you’ve ever wrestled with messy first drafts, wondered what editors really do, or debated self-publishing vs chasing an agent, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform or watch on YouTube!

Available on Amazon, Itunes, Spotify and Podbean.

Samantha Ward-Smith Writer

18/10/2025

Next up in the Mabel and Stanley Hall of Fame...

The ABC of World Languages by Gaitree Jhowry Cuppoor

To mark the 10 years of Le Nid Childcare, this book was created from a concept of the brand founder Mrs Gaitree Jhowry Cuppoor as a celebration of different languages from around the world. Using the ABC as a framework, this fun concept incorporates learning and passion for other cultures and languages. Through this book, we wanted to showcase the childhood of many of us. Languages are not just words, they embody the traditions, the cultures, the sweet memories as we grew up. With this compilation, our intention is to bring the global community together as a celebration of unity.

Get your copy on Amazon!

💡 Quick question: what’s the hardest part of writing for you?・Finding time?・Confidence in your words?・Understanding the ...
17/10/2025

💡 Quick question: what’s the hardest part of writing for you?

・Finding time?
・Confidence in your words?
・Understanding the publishing process?

Whatever your answer, chances are it’s a topic we cover inside the Mabel & Stanley Membership, through weekly posts, resources, and a supportive community that gets it.

For more information, head to the link in the comments 🔗

16/10/2025

As part of the Write to Publish interview season for Autumn 2025, I chat with author Jackie Sansom about her book 'I am Agnes' and about her plans for book two. Jackie was one of the founder members of the Mabel and Stanley community, and she has definitely got the writing bug!
You can find Jackie's book on Amazon.
Get in touch - [email protected]

16/10/2025

Karen interviews Jackie Sansom about I Am Agnes, a fictional tale about a woman struggling with depression and finding her way from dark to light with the help of her guardian angel.

Jackie was a founder member of Karen's writing academy back in 2020!

Available on Amazon, Itunes, Spotify and Podbean.

This kind feedback from Rich absolutely made my week. Supporting writers is what I love most.
15/10/2025

This kind feedback from Rich absolutely made my week. Supporting writers is what I love most.

15/10/2025

🍂 Autumn magic for writers 🖊️

I’m a self-confessed summer girl, but there’s something about autumn that sparks creativity, the colours, the sounds, the crisp air.

Next time you’re out on a bright autumn day, take a notebook with you. Write down what you see, hear, smell and feel. It’s a brilliant way to:
✨ Practise mindfulness writing
✨ Boost your creativity
✨ Improve your “show, don’t tell” skills

Let the season inspire your words. 🍁

📰 The Mabel and Stanley Publishing Newsletter, with weekly writing and publishing tips, news, special offers and much mo...
14/10/2025

📰 The Mabel and Stanley Publishing Newsletter, with weekly writing and publishing tips, news, special offers and much more...

This week's topic: “Editing Secrets: What Pros Know That You Don’t”

Not signed up yet? Head to the website in the comments 🔗

13/10/2025

Meet Karen & Mabel!

I’m Karen Stanley, founder of Mabel & Stanley Publishing and this is Mabel, the namesake behind the name 🐾.

I started this publishing company in 2021 after my own struggles to find clear answers on writing and publishing. Since then, I’ve written 15 books (including a best-seller!) and helped over 70 authors bring their books to life, something I’m incredibly proud of.

Outside of publishing, I’m a wife, mum, and nranny, who loves family time, long walks with Mabel, and the occasional glass of Chardonnay 🍷.

It’s lovely to meet you and I can’t wait to share more about writing and publishing with you here!

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