Discovering Self-Expression with Patrick Lane | Talks of Life Episode #8

In this episode with Patrick Lane, we explore how he developed an interest in writing after being diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven. Patrick is an author and the founder of Mockingbirds Press. He shares his journey to becoming a self-published author and his intention behind creating the book, “Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love”.

Topics of Discussion:

• Digital reading vs print reading
• Developing passion for writing
• Challenges and advantages of self-publishing
• How Mockingbirds Press was created
• Understanding dyslexia
• Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love

Contact Info:

• Website: www.themockingbirdspress.com
• Email: lanecreating@gmail.com
• Instagram: @the_mockingbirds_press
• Facebook: @TheMockingbirdsPress

Time Stamps:

[0:15] How reading is changing

[3:15] Overcoming challenges with dyslexia

[5:56] Attending Full Sail University

[7:47] Start of writing career

[9:25] Sustaining monetarily as an author

[10:58] Options for publishing and distributing books

[14:22] Advantages of digital marketing

[15:47] Creating Mockingbirds Press

[18:00] Self-publishing vs traditional publishing

[19:38] Being part of creative process

[20:53] Goal of Mockingbirds Press

[22:04] Completing third book

[24:22] Finding inspiration

[26:10] When not feeling creative

[28:11] Favorite book as a child

[29:28] Dyslexia as a child

[30:06] Understanding dyslexia

[33:34] Underlying message for readers

[36:23] Between Your Toes: A Practice of Love

[37:32] Using technology as a tool