Today’s guest is Dorothy Zemach. Dorothy and I chat about her career, self-publishing, and running a successful publishing company. She also, give tips, advice, and encouragement to those who might want to write and publish an ELT book
Dorothy has done it all. She taught ESL and other foreign languages for over 20 years in Asia, Africa, and the United States. She holds an MA in TESL from the School for International Training in Vermont and has built an incredible career as a teacher, author, editor, and publisher. These days, she focuses mainly on writing and editing ELT materials, running her own publishing company, and leading teacher training workshops all over the world.
In our conversation, Dorothy Zemach shares insights from her career journey and talks about what it’s really like to move from teaching into writing and publishing. She gives thoughtful, practical advice for anyone who’s ever thought, “I’d love to write an ELT book someday.” From how to get started to the realities of the publishing process, Dorothy is full of encouragement and straight-talking wisdom.
We also chat about Wayzgoose Press, the independent publishing company she founded back in 2012, and how she’s helping other educators take their ideas from the classroom to the printed page. Plus, we discuss her popular Self-Publishing for ELT Professionals course with iTDi, which has inspired countless teachers to share their work with a wider audience.
Dorothy’s passion, humor, and honesty really shine through in this episode. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, an experienced teacher, or simply curious about the inner workings of ELT publishing, you’ll find so much to take away from our conversation.
Let’s jump in to the podcast!
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