<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Prose Perfect Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Prose Perfect Podcast</b> is a podcast for writers, creatives, and book-loving entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful careers without burning out. Through honest conversations with authors, editors, and industry professionals, we explore the craft of writing, the realities of publishing, and the mindset required to sustain a creative life long-term.</p><p>From storytelling and revision to marketing, business strategy, and everything in between, each episode offers thoughtful insight, practical advice, and reassurance that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you’re drafting your first manuscript or refining your author brand, this podcast is your space to learn, reflect, and grow.</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:32:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/69q2lhWz.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Prose]]></author><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:30:39 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Prose]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fiction]]></category><itunes:author>Prose</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Prose Perfect Podcast&lt;/b&gt; is a podcast for writers, creatives, and book-loving entrepreneurs who want to build meaningful careers without burning out. Through honest conversations with authors, editors, and industry professionals, we explore the craft of writing, the realities of publishing, and the mindset required to sustain a creative life long-term.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From storytelling and revision to marketing, business strategy, and everything in between, each episode offers thoughtful insight, practical advice, and reassurance that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you’re drafting your first manuscript or refining your author brand, this podcast is your space to learn, reflect, and grow.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Prose</itunes:name><itunes:email>proseperfectliterary@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f1312d90-5d4c-42b1-a1f7-b8009bbdecdb/logos/033e51fe-04c6-4104-b10c-2b35824a96e5.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Gretchen Powell-Fox]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Gretchen Powell-Fox shares her author journey, from self-publishing to traditional publishing, and discusses her writing process and the challenges of marketing as an author. The conversation also delves into the world of fantasy writing, social media engagement, and the dynamics of authorship. The conversation covers a range of topics including the use of technology, productivity, and the experience of being a hybrid author. It also delves into the impact of social media on book promotion and the author-reader relationship. The conversation covers the author's passion for storytelling, the impact of her work on her daughter, the challenges of self-publishing, and the emotional journey of reading and responding to reviews.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94d04787-88ea-42c7-82d2-b67cdba321c9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Prose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0d301256522404ab61aa8262d6715c5c4c0167f5e0af34da7c9d7dcdec6648e1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NGQwNDc4Ny04OGVhLTQyYzctODJkMi1iNjdjZGJhMzIxYzkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmMTMxMmQ5MC01ZDRjLTQyYjEtYTFmNy1iODAwOWJiZGVjZGIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTM4Y2Q1NDJmYTA2MmYzNTI3OWJlODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2YzE0YmI0N2RmMDY4N2FhY2FkYTU2L3Byb3Nlcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTE4X18wLTEtMTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="51603991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Gretchen Powell-Fox shares her author journey, from self-publishing to traditional publishing, and discusses her writing process and the challenges of marketing as an author. The conversation also delves into the world of fantasy writing, social media engagement, and the dynamics of authorship. The conversation covers a range of topics including the use of technology, productivity, and the experience of being a hybrid author. It also delves into the impact of social media on book promotion and the author-reader relationship. The conversation covers the author&apos;s passion for storytelling, the impact of her work on her daughter, the challenges of self-publishing, and the emotional journey of reading and responding to reviews.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:14:42</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f1312d90-5d4c-42b1-a1f7-b8009bbdecdb/logos/033e51fe-04c6-4104-b10c-2b35824a96e5.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Gretchen Powell-Fox</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intro]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Who we are and why we're here. 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