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An Anarchist’s Guide to Writing & Publishing with "The Sapling Cage" Author Margaret Killjoy

An Anarchist’s Guide to Writing & Publishing with "The Sapling Cage" Author Margaret Killjoy

Update: 2025-05-19
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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome

Today's guest is Margaret Killjoy, a prolific author and podcaster whose latest book, The Sapling Cage, kicks off a fantasy trilogy featuring a trans protagonist. In this episode, Margaret joins us to talk about her evolving writing process, navigating indie and traditional publishing (and the pros and cons of each), and how her activism and anarchist politics shape not just her writing, but her approach to publishing, as well. Follow Margaret on Instagram @margaretkilljoy.

The Bleeders is hosted by Courtney Kocak. Follow her on Instagram @courtneykocak and Bluesky @courtneykocak.bsky.social. For more, check out her website courtneykocak.com.

Courtney is teaching some upcoming workshops you might be interested in:
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An Anarchist’s Guide to Writing & Publishing with "The Sapling Cage" Author Margaret Killjoy

An Anarchist’s Guide to Writing & Publishing with "The Sapling Cage" Author Margaret Killjoy

Courtney Kocak