Podcasts about book industry

Book bans have seen an astronomical increase in the last few years. How are they impacting the book industry, booksellers, and publishers? We had the opportunity to chat with book professionals at a recent conference about what alarms them about book bans, their experiences, what kinds of books are banned, and what we can do to fight bans and challenges************Thank you for tuning into the People's Guide to Publishing!  We post new episodes every Thursday about publishing, authors, and the book industry. You can also listen via your preferred podcast app, or by visiting linktree.com/microcosmGet the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gIXT6vFind us on social media:Facebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/microcosm.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

My book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers is out as of TODAY! You can find it at Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, or Bookshop.org Join me for my Virtual Launch Party and Bonus Masterclass rolled into one! Get my take on the best way to use this book, my favorite exercises, and some brand new material (not in the book!) Register HERE! Listen now for a bit of a sneak peek into Beyond Potential.  Join my Newsletter for more weekly goodness, straight to your inbox

When Kinokuniya Singapore recently downsized its flagship store to make room for a café, the obituaries were already being written. Surely, it was the final nail in the coffin for the book industry in Singapore. But Kenny Chan, the former senior director at Books Kinokuniya, does not agree. The man known as 'Mr Singapore Books' explains what the book business needs to do to remain relevant in the digital age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's happening! Beyond Potential is officially available for pre-order! In this special episode, I'm answering the top 10 questions I've been getting about the book—everything from the writing process to the publishing journey, and why I chose the title Beyond Potential. If you've ever dreamed of writing your own book or are curious about what it takes to bring a creative vision to life, this episode is for you. Key moments in this episode: • The moment I decided to write Beyond Potential (and ignored the advice not to) • How I completely rewrote the middle section just months before finishing • Why I chose independent publishing and started my own imprint • The financial realities of book publishing—will I actually make money? • What to expect from my upcoming book tour (and how you can bring me to your city!) Pre-order Beyond Potential now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org. If you order early, you'll get access to an exclusive live bonus session—submit your info and purchase order HERE! Links and Resources: Follow Kate on Instagram: @kkayaian Free Guide: 10 Habits of Successful Artists Free Guide: Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide Follow & Support the Podcast: Subscribe to Tales from The Lane on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Leave a review—it helps more creatives find the show! Want to work with me? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me today. 

Welcome back to Keeping TABS! This special Valentines episode is all about the internet's favorite genre: romance. From love triangles to enemies to lovers, join us as we explore the rise in popularity of love stories.

In this podcast episode, we share some snippets from last year's Tech Forum sessions on AI in the book industry. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/1/28/podcast-ai-in-the-book-industry

In this episode, we dive into the essential steps for illustrators looking to break into the children's book industry. We discuss the importance of crafting a standout art portfolio, tailoring submissions, and navigating the submission process to publishers or agents. Key Moments:1.Introduction•Brief overview of the episode's focus on breaking into the children's book industry through effective portfolio submissions.2. Understanding the Industry•Explanation of the children's book industry and its demand for illustrators.•The role of illustrators in bringing stories to life and why a strong portfolio is crucial.3.Crafting a Strong Portfolio•Tips on selecting your best work: relevance, quality, and diversity.•Importance of including a mix of character design, sequential art, and varied themes.4.Tailoring Your Portfolio•How to research publishers and tailor your portfolio to fit their style and preferences.•Discussing the importance of adhering to submission guidelines.5.Sequential Storytelling and Character Consistency•Highlighting the need for sequential illustrations to demonstrate storytelling ability.•Tips on showing consistency in character design and development across different scenes.6.Presentation and Format•Advice on organizing and presenting your portfolio, both digitally and in physical format.•Importance of high-quality images, user-friendly layouts, and easy navigation for digital portfolios.7.Writing a Compelling Cover Letter•Tips on personalizing your cover letter to each submission.•Key elements to include: your passion for children's books, understanding of the publisher's needs, and a brief introduction to your style.8. The Resume and Online Presence•Discussing the importance of a concise, relevant resume.•How to leverage your online portfolio and social media to showcase your work and attract potential clients.9. Final Tips and Takeaways•Recap of the key strategies discussed: focusing on relevant work, tailoring submissions, and presenting a professional portfolio.•Encouragement to persevere, seek feedback, and continuously improve your craft.10. Conclusion•Summary of the episode's main points.•Encouragement to listeners to take the next steps in their journey toward becoming a children's book illustrator.This episode provides practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to enter the children's book industry, emphasizing the power of a well-crafted portfolio in making a lasting impression.ABOUT THE PODCASTCreated by artists for artists, illustrators, creatives, and aspiring designers and art lovers.It is a weekly podcast by Ping He. As a creative entrepreneur, Ping shares her insight and tips in addition to interviewing seasoned professionals who provide practical tactics and clarity to help listeners walk away with actionable items for improving their personal and professional life.Botany Works Artist InstagramABOUT THE HOSTPing HeA mom, a botanical artist, a teacher, and mentor for creatives.www.pinghe.artwww.instagram.com/pinghe.art Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by the legendary blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker Seth Godin. Seth shares his journey in the book industry, highlighting that success isn't always tied to book quality but to timing, effort, and spreading ideas. Seth also dives into his early failures, including 900 rejections, his unique perspective on life and business, and why he writes daily, maintaining this habit for over 8,000 days.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by the legendary blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker Seth Godin. Seth shares his journey in the book industry, highlighting that success isn't always tied to book quality but to timing, effort, and spreading ideas. Seth also dives into his early failures, including 900 rejections, his unique perspective on life and business, and why he writes daily, maintaining this habit for over 8,000 days. Seth has written 22 bestsellers published in 39 languages, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn), and the recently launched This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. After leaving Spinnaker in 1986, he self-funded Seth Godin Productions with $20,000 as a book packaging business. He operated this venture out of a studio apartment in New York City.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by the legendary blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker Seth Godin. Seth shares his journey in the book industry, highlighting that success isn't always tied to book quality but to timing, effort, and spreading ideas. Seth also dives into his early failures, including 900 rejections, his unique perspective on life and business, and why he writes daily, maintaining this habit for over 8,000 days. Seth has written 22 bestsellers published in 39 languages, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn), and the recently launched This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. After leaving Spinnaker in 1986, he self-funded Seth Godin Productions with $20,000 as a book packaging business. He operated this venture out of a studio apartment in New York City.

In this episode of the Million Dollar Mastermind podcast, host Larry Weidel is joined by the legendary blogger, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker Seth Godin. Seth shares his journey in the book industry, highlighting that success isn't always tied to book quality but to timing, effort, and spreading ideas. Seth also dives into his early failures, including 900 rejections, his unique perspective on life and business, and why he writes daily, maintaining this habit for over 8,000 days. Seth has written 22 bestsellers published in 39 languages, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn), and the recently launched This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. After leaving Spinnaker in 1986, he self-funded Seth Godin Productions with $20,000 as a book packaging business. He operated this venture out of a studio apartment in New York City.

Send us a textIn this weeks episode things get intense as Ashantee speaks about the hyper consumption and capitalistic values that have affected the book industry. I'm also on YouTube@butlikethatsonmymindIG: @butlikethatsonmymind@ashantee0419@booksandtee_@futureteeproductions@marlo.norris.sainz.augustine (my kitty)Tik Tok: @butlikethatsonmymind@ashanteeaugustineX:@blthatsonmymindSupport the show

In 2021, a largely-unknown company was given $500,000 by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. Three years later, there are still more questions than answers about Narrative Muse. 

In our Singapore Home Brew Segment on the Saturday Mornings Show with host Neil Humphreys and co-host Dan Koh, Alexander Chua, the co-founder of Book Bar, discusses the recent closure of TIMES Bookstores. He highlights what the Singapore book industry needs to do next to survive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This a part 1 of the interview with Demetrius Frazier the owner of Resist Booksellers 00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast 00:22 Spotlight on Demetrius Frazier: Literacy Advocate and Entrepreneur 03:05 The Mission and Impact of Resist Booksellers 11:24 Navigating the Book Industry as an Indie Author 31:30 The Power of Support: Valuing Indie Authors 33:08 Innovative Solutions for Indie Authors: Author Fairs 45:49 The Indie Author's Guide to Success: Tips and Strategies Resist Booksellers 233 N Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, USA https://resistbooksellers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/resist_bks - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wato-hardback We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadgph BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services

We invited Jarin Pintana, speaker at the first Swiftposium, to come and talk to us about Taylor Swift and her impact on the book industry. Further reading: - MPub alumnus Jarin Pintana presents at the first-ever 'Swiftposium': https://www.sfu.ca/publishing/news/news-announcements/jarin-pintana-presents-at-swiftposium/ - All the hidden literary references in Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/taylor-swift-tortured-poets-department-lyrics-literature - BookTok: The next chapter for booklovers: https://stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/2023/booktok-the-next-chapter-for-booklovers/index.html - Taylor Swift's impact on Poetry: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/research/2024/4/26/taylor-swifts-impact-on-poetry

After the recent news of Small Press Distribution (SPD) closing, we thought it would be prudent to walk through best practices for changing a distributor! A distributor is a publisher's warehouse, sales, and fulfillment arms. It's their to-market force, and it's often the difference between sinking and swimming. ************Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast!  Get the book: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663Get the workbook: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031More from Microcosm: http://microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: http://joebiel.netMore by Elly Blue: http://takingthelane.comSubscribe to our monthly email newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/0EABB2040D281C9CFind us on social mediaFacebook: http://facebook.com/microcosmpublishingTwitter: http://twitter.com/microcosmmmInstagram: http://instagram.com/microcosm_pub************

Love movies? Love reading novels? You came to the right spot! Listen to Tyler Schwanke's Off The Shelf #Books #Podcast interview with host Denise Turney and learn how you could go from writing short stories or poems to writing full-length novels. More than discovering what attracts Tyler to stories, be they shared in movie or book form, when you listen to the show, you will gain insight into the makings of Tyler Schwanke's novel, Breaking In. You'll also get the inside scoop on Ricky O'Naire and Millie, especially what their relationship is about.  Ways to sell more books, if there is going to be a sequel to "Breaking In" and finding the courage to chase and achieve your creative dreams are other topics slated to be covered on the show. You really don't want to miss this show if you truly love film and novels!  Catch the show live by dialing: (347) 994-3490! ABOUT TYLER SCHWANKE: Tyler Schwanke is a short story writer, novelist, and a filmmaker. His short stories have been published in several periodicals, including Chaotic Merge, Fiction Southeast and Havik. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler's films have appeared at film festivals where they have won awards. For his work, Tyler has also been granted a Minnesota TV and film grant. In addition to graduating from New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorehead, Tyler has earned a MFA from Hamline University. Breaking In is his first novel.

For five years, the 20Books Vegas conference has been a cornerstone in the indie author world, synonymous with growth, community, and innovation. It's been a vital hub where authors converge to share, learn, and envision their next big steps. But now, there's a shift on the horizon. The baton is being passed and it's heralding a new era for this much-loved event. With fresh leadership and renewed vision, the conference is poised to blend the familiar with the exciting unknown. In this pivotal moment, Episode 214 of the Author Revolution Podcast welcomes Joe Solari, the mind behind Author Ventures and the new architect of the Author Nation conference. We delve into the intricacies of this transition with Joe, discussing his book 'Advantage', the art of creating communities (and why they're so important), and his plans for the conference under Author Nation. Expect insights on maintaining the conference's cherished essence and the innovative changes poised to redefine this annual indie author gathering.

Celebrated veteran film and TV producer Robin Scholes is set to be recognised for her significant contribution to the screen production industry. Scholes has produced several acclaimed creative works, including Once Were Warriors, Broken English, Mister Pip and Crooked Earth- as well as co-founding independent TV company Communicado. She's due to receive the SPADA/The Data Book Industry Champion Award this coming Thursday. "The industry I have been privileged to be part of, they really help each other. When I was starting out, there were lots of people who helped me continuously throughout my career- this is true of just about everything." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers, a 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. BookThinkers has cultivated a platform reaching over 1 million people monthly and Nick hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Now with his new book, Rise of the Reader, he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn. Show Notes:Do you wonder what it's like to start a successful, impactful business? Are you curious how authors can better promote their work and get social media engagement? Today I welcome BookThinkers founder Nick Hutchison to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss books that greatly influenced our lives and break down the hard choices to growing a business. Listen to this episode now to get insight from two entrepreneurs who've gotten ahead with books and the desire to create a positive impact.  In This Episode, You'll Learn:How Reading Books Can Help Your Business and RelationshipsHow Authors Can Get More Social Media EngagementWhat It's Like to Run A Business And Delegating TasksFind More of Nick Hutchison Here:Buy Rise of the Reader on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c9dE0lnhttps://www.instagram.com/BookThinkershttps://bookthinkers.com/www.nickhutch.com Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:56 How Did Nick Hutchison Start His Business in the Book Industry?0:04:12 What Were Some of Nick Hutchison's Biggest Obstacles And How Did Books Help?0:07:25 Finding the Right Mentor and the Right Book For You0:10:02 What Book Has Influenced Nick Hutchison The Most?0:14:04 The Value Of Reading Books About Relationships0:20:22 How Does Nick's Business Help Authors Promote Their Work?0:24:21 Nick Hutchison's Advice For Authors To Get More Social Media Engagement0:26:11 How The Book Rich Dad, Poor Dad Changed Nick Hutchison AND Peter King's Life0:31:29 What's It Like To Run a Business And How Has Nick Hutchison Grown From It?0:41:26 How To Let Go And Delegate Social Media0:44:13 How Does Nick Hutchison's Team Match An Author's Voice for Their Social Media Content?0:46:13 Why Authors Shouldn't Seek "Bestselling" Status0:48:02 How Nick's Business Is Using AI0:51:55 How Do You Know When Your Business Is Creating a Positive Impact?

Whew - I cover a lot of important info in today's book industry update!Tune in to learn about:Recent Christian Bookstore Sales Data, Foreign Market Opportunities, KDP Changes,  The New Book Rating System in Texas I'd love to hear your thoughts about what is shared in this episode - select from the options below to connect with me!Prefer to read the blog versions? Go here.Resource Mentioned in this Episode:Bookprint newsletter + free Your Path to Publishing guideSources Referenced in this Episode:https://www.parablegroup.com/articles/2023/7/19/press-release-mid-year-christian-bookstore-market-updatehttps://www.thebookseller.com/news/us-publishers-face-issues-after-change-to-amazon-sourcing-policyhttps://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GPGVYM9KWTYLD2GDhttps://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Changes-to-the-KDP-Categories-Experience?language=en_UShttps://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/92858-booksellers-industry-groups-file-suit-to-block-texas-book-rating-law.htmlConnect with Your Host, Dalene Bickel:Email: info@inkandimpact.comInstagram: @‌dalenebickelWebsite: inkandimpact.com

It is scary to think how Artificial Intelligence tends to replace people in their field of expertise. In some cases, AI creates better work than humans. But should we let AI bother us today? In this episode, seasoned media expert and host of The Binge Factor, Tracy Hazzard, dives into how AI ChatGPT is changing the book industry and other industries as well. Although AI may lack the emotion that writers could bring in their work, could it still write better than humans? Tracy turns those fears around and goes deep into why everyone can embrace AI. She shares how it can be a tool to unload other tasks that we are better off not doing, so we can focus on what we do best. Tune in to this episode to understand the value this technology can bring for the artists.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://superbrandpublishing.com/podcasts/

There's a disturbing trend that we need to fix. Diet books are supposed to help people, but the more diets we share, the more people seem to become frustrated and gain weight. Today, more than 40 percent of men and 65 percent of women are on multiple diets per year. Despite that, nearly 75 percent of the United States is overweight or obese, and more people are gaining weight around the globe for the last three decades. There are many issues that lead to weight gain, but diet book that push you towards extremes and force you to stress about BS are a big part of the problem. Arnold is here to suggest a different approach, and why a new book by Adam Bornstein called "You Can't Screw This Up" is how we can take a different approach to nutrition, disrupt the diet book industry, and support healthier habits.

Jenn and Daren tribute Black writers in this episode for National Poetry Month. They start by highlighting Black poets that every reader should have on their pull list including Nate Marshall, Claudia Rankine, and Donika Kelly. Daren then dives into hard facts and figures related to how white-dominated the writing and publishing industry is, and how that can bring about specific challenges for Black writers. They share how difficult it can be to find people within the industry that understand your work, to find support for your art, and to find confidence in your own voice. In the end, Jenn and Daren share the personal struggles they have faced as writers and express how perfection can be the enemy of your writing success. Black Poets You Should Be Reading: Nate Marshall - Wild Hundreds https://amzn.to/3ZQwheT Claudia Rankine - Citizen https://amzn.to/43e5UCG Warsan Shire - Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head: Poems https://amzn.to/3ZWnPup Terrance Hayes - American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin https://amzn.to/3m3peBS Jericho Brown - The Tradition https://amzn.to/3MkMiXa Donika Kelly - Bestiary https://amzn.to/3ZJDixR Danez Smith - Don't Call Us Dead https://amzn.to/3m3oL2A Morgan Parker - Magical Negro https://amzn.to/3UbZH5O Reference Material: NYT: Just How White Is the Book Industry? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/11/opinion/culture/diversity-publishing-industry.html www.ThatBlackCouple.com FB: www.facebook.com/ThatBlackCouple Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThatBlkCouple Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatblkcouple iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/that-black-couple-podcast/id1284072220?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M7GIQlWxG05gGq0bpBwma?si=xSkjzK0BRJW51rjyl3DWvw Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/that-black-couple SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thatblackcouple Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6Mjc2MDExMzcwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M Email: ThatBLKCouple@gmail.com Podcast Summary: This is an accidentally funny podcast about the realities of Blackness and adult life. We do “adult” differently. We are That Black Couple. Our goal is to create a space for Black millennials to discuss and embody adult life on their own terms. We aren't beholden to “traditional” gender or parenting roles, queerness is fluid and present in the ways we show up in our relationships and in the world, and we want to build community with other 30-something Black folx who are trying to figure this ish out.

Gina Lucia runs a Youtube channel with the related #bookstagram and discord community around books and reading. However, unlike most resources about reading, she doesn't strictly encourage doing it more and more. Instead, her videos are analytical about the psychology of reading and can even be critical of a society that puts people who read more books on a pedestal. Gina gives advice about reading but most importantly about taking the pressure off this activity. Another important focus to her is that reading is inclusive and accessible to everyone. We loved talking to her about her journey to becoming a YouTuber as well as inquiring about her taste in music and games. Recorded on January 19th, 2023. 01:02 Gina's introduction 10:27 Gina Lucia Reads on Youtube 18:24 The snobbery around reading 26:42 Reading a lot as a social virtue 32:17 Reading and consuming stories through other media 42:17 Gina's Readathons 48:51 Music we're listening to right now Shownotes: Gina Lucia's website with reading resources and links to all her socials Gina's video "Will AI Art Change the Book Industry?" Gina's video "Why Audiobooks Count as Reading" Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast episode about audio descriptions called "A Thousand Words" Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia. Episode edited by Kiki. Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast on iTunes or follow us on Spotify and Instagram @bleedingmetalpod. Intro music by Savvier Nelson with vocals from PERSONA-singer Jelena Dobric. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bleedingmetal/message

The Gatecrashers discuss the final verdict of the Penguin Random House anti-trust trial. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.  Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

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The Department of Justice's antitrust trial to block the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster has shaken up the book industry. A survey released by the Association of American Literary Agents indicated that 87% of respondents oppose, citing, among their chief concerns, that the deal would result in “less competition” for titles and “lower advances.” This landmark trial may not only predict the future of the book industry, but it is also offering many insights on how that industry operates. In this podcast, John Maher, Editor at Publisher's Weekly, discusses with entertainment industry lawyer, Kirk Schroder, about John's coverage and insights thus far about this trial. This podcast will be helpful for anyone who is connected to the book industry. Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations. Thank You to Our Sponsor! LawPay was developed specifically to help law firms streamline billings and collections, providing a simple, secure solution for legal clients to pay their bills. LawPay is the industry leader in legal payments, providing a cost-effective solution for more than 50,000 law firms across the country.

New York Times bestselling authors Sofia Lapuente and Jarrod Shusterman give tips for a strong coauthoring relationship. Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.  Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

Book lovers listen up, there's a new hashtag taking social media by storm and it's having a huge impact on the way books are sold.   BookTok is a TikTok community with more than 70 billion views.   People use hashtag booktok to share reviews and recommendations and connect with other books lovers, on TikTok.   It's almost like a giant online book club and one side effects is that books published years ago are getting talked about and shooting to the top of the current best sellers list.   Some of the books that go viral are out of print and hard to find - so if you've got one of them, you could make decent money selling it 2nd hand.     I've just picked up this warning from the United States about malicious QR codes being stuck to objects and buildings, that cause security issues when people scan them.   We all know the dangers of clicking links in emails from scammers but would you be so careful if you saw a QR code on the side of a parking meter? Or on a shop window?   Be vigilant at all times, if you've any doubt, don't scan the QR but try to check to see if it's legitimate.

The Gatecrashers interview author Mel Todd, owner of Bad Ash Publishing. Mel is a Bestselling Amazon author in Urban Science Fiction and Urban Fantasy with over 30 titles to her name, plus stories in multiple anthologies.  Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.  Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.   The LLC resource we mention can be found here: https://www.llcuniversity.com/llc-annual-fees-by-state/   Bad Ash publishing and Mel's books can be found here: https://badashpublishing.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Mel-Todd/e/B07CW41H8X/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1

The Gatecrashers share updates and announcements about their publishing journeys! Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.  Charis Crowe is a marketer and freelancer who spent nearly ten years at the gates of publishing before deciding to launch her own self-publishing career.

What is going on in the world of digital assets in 2022? In May 2010, 10,000 BTC bought 2 Pizza. Last year in November, the same amount had a value of 600 Million dollars. A lot has evolved since 2010 in the digital asset ecosystem.That's why I asked Alexander Valtingojer, CEO of Coinpanion, to discuss the latest development in the crypto market. This episode was recorded in January 2022. What are the topics we discuss in this episode?Digital Natives and the Boomer GenerationBitcoin and other CryptocurrenciesThe Biggest Wealth Transfer in Human HistoryNFTs, Web 3 and the MetaverseAnd much, much more 

Born into a successful family, John Ingram had entrepreneurship in his blood. However, it was with his unique ingenuity and thought leadership that he prepared a supply chain framework that would support the shift to online shopping for books, growing the family company to a record breaking $2.5B in revenue.

Why are CD sales on the rise? What year is it?! Fake philanthropist Elon Musk has secured the funding to purchase Twitter for $44 billion. Do we think Twitter will change much under his leadership? Are we leaving? It's like Netflix wants to lose subscribers: too many choices, canceling hits, and doing an about face on password sharing. Since they anticipate losing 2 million subscribers in the next quarter or so, why are they proceeding with these unpopular decisions? Speaking of, Netflix is considering implementing ads and other sponsored content in an ad-supported tier. A Nielson survey shows that consumers are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of streaming services. It also seems like Florida wants to take a tourism hit: Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last week that would dissolve the special Reedy Creek District, which has allowed Disney to self-govern for over 50 years. In addition to hurting business, tourism, and taxpayers, we think it's highly unlikely that this will actually come to pass. Laura predicts that DeSantis knows this, and is picking this fight to shore up his base ahead of a 2024 presidential run. Independent booksellers may have once hated Barnes & Noble, but the bookstore chain is warning up to them with some changes to their business model. We've got all of the entertainment recommendations this week: 'White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie and Fitch' on Netflix (Andrew), the Archive 81 podcast (Laura), and Dissect podcast's 7-part miniseries on Bo Burnham's 'Inside' (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available exclusively on Patreon: It's another 'Am I the Asshole?' installment, featuring submissions from our Patrons! What grandma doesn't know won't hurt her... a tale of installing a smart thermostat to thwart stifling temperatures. Sometimes, your parents are the assholes. Hard stop.

This week I have my second guest on the show, who runs a Book store in my hometown, we discuss the importance of reading books, how the art of reading is going down day by day as more digital media is taking over the world. We also talk about how Tamil novels and cultures are dying every day, and the kids these days have no interest in reading such books and having interest in the language Tamil as well. Tune in for more interesting information.. இந்த வாரம் நான் நிகழ்ச்சியில் எனது இரண்டாவது விருந்தினர், எனது சொந்த ஊரில் புத்தகக் கடையை நடத்துபவர், புத்தகங்கள் படிப்பதன் முக்கியத்துவம், டிஜிட்டல் மீடியா உலகை ஆக்கிரமித்து வருவதால், வாசிப்பு கலை நாளுக்கு நாள் எவ்வாறு குறைந்து வருகிறது என்பதை நாங்கள் விவாதிக்கிறோம். தமிழ் நாவல்கள் மற்றும் கலாச்சாரங்கள் ஒவ்வொரு நாளும் எப்படி அழிந்து வருகின்றன என்பதைப் பற்றியும் நாங்கள் பேசுகிறோம், இன்றைய குழந்தைகளுக்கு இதுபோன்ற புத்தகங்களைப் படிப்பதில் ஆர்வம் இல்லை, தமிழ் மொழியிலும் ஆர்வம் உள்ளது. மேலும் சுவாரஸ்யமான தகவல்களுக்கு ட்யூன் செய்யவும்.. Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theayyachamipodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theayyachamipodcast/ Twitter: @AyyachamiPod Thanks to Oneplus for the Music and to Vaigal Puyal for the dialogues, to the respective movie producers and directors as well. *** I don't own the copyrights to any of the dialogues used.. ***

Like other sectors of the Russian economy, the book market hasn't been spared the fallout from Moscow's war against Ukraine and the ensuing Western sanctions. Despite the fact that many competing forms of entertainment are now unavailable to people in Russia, there are few reasons for those in the book business to celebrate. For Meduza, literary critic Galina Yuzefovich breaks down the problems facing Russia's publishing industry today and what writers, publishers, booksellers, and readers fear is yet to come. Original Article: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2022/03/22/publish-or-perish

National Book Award-winning novelist Susan Choi and critic and editor Oscar Villalon talk to Fiction/Non/Fiction podcast co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell about the business, prestige and (hopefully) idealism of literary awards. Choi talks about critical reception versus award recognition, the roles of luck and taste, and how winning a major prize for her novel Trust Exercise changed her career. Villalon talks about making his way through stacks of nominated books, who can afford to judge book awards, diversity on judging panels, and his experience chairing the 2021 Pulitzer Prize fiction jury. To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video excerpts from our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by Anne Kniggendorf. Selected Readings: Susan Choi Trust Exercise American Woman My Education The Foreign Student Oscar Villalon ZYZZYVA Letters from San Francisco: When the Shadow is Looming Future Shock Others: Fiction - The Pulitzer Prizes Announcing the 2022 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists  Announcing the Finalists for the National Book Critics Circle Awards  Augustus by John Williams Stoner by John Williams Is College Education a Right or a Privilege? Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 1, Episode 5 The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw Salvage The Bones - By Jesmyn Ward - Book Review - The New York Times Just How White is the Book Industry? Who Gets to Be a Writer? - Public Books Tinkers by Paul Harding All the President's Henchmen: Susan Choi and Garrett Graff on the Citizens of the Swamp Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 3, Episode 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe: iTunes I  Spotify I Google Play Music    In this episode, you will learn: An author's journey  Illustration process using sketches and Procreate Marketing as an author   Find out more about Ashley here: Website: https://www.ashleybelote.com/ Social Media Handles: Twitter: @AshleyBelote1 Instagram: @AshleyBeloteIllustration Facebook: @AshleyBeloteIllustration Quote from show: “Social Media support from my debut group has been wonderful!”

For the last two episodes of the year, we're looking back at favorite episodes for both Richard and Will. This week, Will's favorite: their interview with Andrew Savikas on hyper competition in the book industry. Visit https://www.bubbletroublepodcast.com/ for the transcript for this episode.

Senegal's book industry has been riding high on the wave of Mohamed Mbougar Sarr's Goncourt prize. The 31 year-old sensation is reviving interest in Senegalese writers after he won France's top literary award earlier this month.

NFTs otherwise known as a "Non-Fungible Tokens" are slowly creeping their way into everyday options. From artwork and music to cars, houses and more. Join myself and NFT expert David Werba as we discuss what they are, where they are being used and how we can get involved too. Cryptocurrency NFT Course: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1iamNmbFJ5OV9UX3YySjg4MXVqMGh4VGZyZ3xBQ3Jtc0tub1RoRlZsNzJ5TlE3dS1SN1VTZ21UYUpoa3ZJXzcwM05HNUtGQWVoQXM2ZDJHc1YyUkpscXV2WDMzZ3VVSjJ5LUp6Qm9ScWctLWlyT2xwZGc0blJyZTM3N1hsMkRxVDhtYXRURlhPeGJFV2l2eUNqRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Faskloral.com%2Fiflipcrypto (https://askloral.com/iflipcrypto) DISCLAIMER! This Is just my opinion and should not be construed as advice. I'm not a financial planner and my only intention is to educate. Please be proactive on due diligence on what cryptocurrencies are and where you should spend your money. Watch And Enjoy! Loral Langemeier Loral's Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Gameification (4:46) Book Industry (7:22) Deeper Purpose To Your NFT (13:05) Music Coin (16:58) Minecraft Wax Blockchain (19:38) Meet David Werba: Since 2015 my main focus has been blockchain development. I have co-founded blockchain startups and advise on several others, applying most of my past skills to adapt to this new FinTech paradigm. My deepest comprehension lies within EOS, WAX, Ethereum, and their subsequent forks/dapps. I was a key member of the founding team at MUSICOIN (the first music application on the Ethereum blockchain) and EMANATE (the first music application on the EOS blockchain). I've been the featured guest on popular blockchain/crypto podcasts Real Money Talks (Loral Langemeier), The Bad Crypto Podcast, NeoCash Radio, Crypto Vixens, and others. In 2018 I started a series of webinars to help educate more people on blockchain technology and have recently started accepting some keynote speaking engagements. Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-werba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MFComposer Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidWerba Meet Loral Langemeier: Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books. Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires. The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth. She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services. Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families. She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment.   Links and Resources: Ask Loral App:https://apple.co/3eIgGcX ( https://apple.co/3eIgGcX) Loral on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/askloral/ ( https://www.facebook.com/askloral/) Loral on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videos ( https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videos) Loral on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/) Money...

Remember To Subscribe For More Cool Stuff!!! :D Jim is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and training and development expert. He wrote 'Culture That Rocks' and 'Leadership That Rocks. Jim also worked on the Hard-Rock Cafe and helped build the company. He now is the founder of companies such as BookstarPR, a public relationships company for authors which I, Emiliano, have had the pleasure to work with. In this episode (#40) Jim and I, Emiliano, talk about: How Jim helped build the Hard-Rock Café, a multi-national millionaire company How Jim started and developed his speaking career What he has learned from dozens of renowned thought-leaders How he and I are revolutionizing the industry of books What book-theme content creators should focus on How important an experience is, over a product How transformation is about embracing change

Vikrant Shaurya is the CEO and Founder of BestsellingBook.com.  He's also the author of two #1 bestsellers.  Vikrant has already helped more than 500 aspiring authors become bestselling authors, and he continues to be a trailblazer in the book industry.  He shares his story about learning from early failures and transitioning that experience into future success.  He also talks about hiring his own boss to hold him accountable.

Award-winning author and founder of the publishing company, Cardinal Rule Press, Maria Dismondy inspires and educates others in the book industry. Her background in early education and research enables her to touch lives the world over while touring as a public speaker in schools, community forums, and at national conferences. When Maria isn't working, she can be found embarking on adventures throughout southeast Michigan and beyond, where she lives with her husband and three book-loving children. Website: http://www.cardinalrulepress.com/ http://www.mariadismondy.com/   Instagram: www.instagram.com/cardinalrulepress New book out this fall: Lila Lou's Little Library by Nikki Bergstresser  

Thanks for listening! Brian Drake returns and shares the challenges of the book industry. You hear about... Being taken advantage of When to take legal action What success looks like for most authors And lots more! You can find Brian's books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Drake/e/B0052OJ2NA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisisgonnahurt/support

Writing a children's book is quite a bit different than writing other books. But it can not only be a great opportunity for you as an author, it can also help us teach our kids some of the big lessons in life. Rhonda Bolling, author of the children's book Can a Cookie Change the World and the leader of our Author Academy Elite monthly coaching call specifically for children's authors, shares some of her experiences with her book, that donates money to help find a cure for ALS. We also share some experiences of some other great children's book authors like Pam Brown with Sophie Finds Her Family; Karen Giles Clark with Big Changes for Little Bugs; Beth Barnhill with The Havealots and Chrissy Maier with The Too tall Giraffe. If you have a children's book on your heart, now is the time. Find out how we can help you get it going and get it published at https://authoracademyelite.com . This interview inspired me to write a children's book as well. Watch for more on this in the coming months.

In this episode, Amber sits down with Traci, host of The Stacks, to talk about the realities of being a Black woman bookish content creator. During their conversation, the two break down everything from what real support looks like to the changing media landscape and creating boundaries as a creative.Keep up with Thank You For Asking & AmberInstagram: www.instagram.com/tyfapodcastWebsite: www.tyfapodcast.comAmber's Instagram:www.instagram.com/byamberburnsKeep up with Traci and The StacksWebsite: https://thestackspodcast.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thestackspod_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestackspod/Listen to The StacksHave questions? Want to comment on today's episode? Send us all your thoughts to tyfapodcast@gmail.com

**Who You will Hear**Guest: Dr. Ruediger Wischenbart (Founder of Content & Consulting)Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek)We are pleased to have Ruediger Wischenbart of Content & Consulting join us to talk about change and innovation in the global book industry. With years of experience in researching the global publishing industry, Ruediger in this episode shares his insights and interesting accounts of how the publishing landscape has evolved and where he sees it heading in the future.  He is also a key player in the Reboot Books initiative. In addition, the latest Digital Consumer Book Barometer 2021, written by Ruediger Wischenbart and Michaela Anna Fleischhacker, was just released in June. This report provides statistics and analysis on ebooks and audiobooks sales in Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. You can download it for free from here.For more information about Ruediger Wischenbart and his work, please visit Content & Consulting and Reboot Books, or follow him on Twitter @wischenbart. Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com. For more information about Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.

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Author Catherine Isaac joins hosts Sue Lee and Dawn Collinson as they discuss how she writes her best-selling novels in the latest episode of The Menopod.Former journalist Catherine wrote her first book 'Bridesmaids' while on maternity leave under the pseudonym of Jane Costello, and her eight subsequent novels have all been bestsellers. 'You Me Everything', her first book writing as Catherine Isaac, was selected by the Richard & Judy Book Club - and it has been translated into 25 languages with a movie adaptation in development. Her next novel 'Messy Wonderful Us' was followed by new brand new book 'The World At My Feet', which is out now.The Menopod is the podcast that answers all the crucial questions for women over-45, tackling the menopause one G&T at a time.The award-winning podcast is presented by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin. It is a Laudable production for the Liverpool Echo, and it is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple and Spotify.The title music is End of the Rainbow by Quincas Moreira.

by Molly Jane Kremer and Jarrod Jones. Happy New Comic Book Day! This is CASUAL WEDNESDAYS, a weekly podcast where we indulge in comics and comics-adjacent chatter. DC has announced its big Bat-event ‘Fear State’ and MJ & Jones have the details. Also this week: Their Epic Collections, er, collection, and ‘Nightwing’ #80. To donate to the Book Industry […] The post Batman’s ‘Fear State’ & ‘Nightwing’ #80 — CASUAL WEDNESDAYS appeared first on DoomRocket.

by Molly Jane Kremer and Jarrod Jones. Happy New Comic Book Day! This is CASUAL WEDNESDAYS, a weekly podcast where we indulge in comics and comics-adjacent chatter. This week MJ & Jones throw in their two cents concerning the “cancellation” of Marvel’s ‘X-Factor’ and the implications of DC’s 200k debut of “Miracle Molly”. To donate to the Book Industry […] The post “Miracle Molly” Makes Money & Marvel’s ‘Trial of Magneto’ — CASUAL WEDNESDAYS appeared first on DoomRocket.

It's not uncommon for writers to dream about having their own agent help sell their manuscript to a big publishing house. What is the best way to find an agent for your book? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview literary agent Lucinda Halpern who shares great advice on how to find a book agent and what you can expect them to do for you. Ready to get your book noticed? Get Lucinda's essential guide for writers: The 6 Things Every Book Pitch Needs – Click here to receive your guide: www.lucindaliterary.com/subscribe Twitter: @LucindaBluFacebook: @LucindaLiterary  Instagram: @lucindaliteraryLinkedIn: @LucindaHalpern   -transcription- Announcer: [00:00:04] You're listening to the author Inside You podcast, a weekly podcast designed to motivate you to finish writing a book. Choose a publisher and build an audience. Keep listening if you're looking to get propelled into the next chapter of your life. And now it's the author Inside You podcast.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:23] Hello, I'm Matt Rafferty.   Leah Rafferty: [00:00:24] And I'm Leah Rafferty.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:25] A special thanks to you for listening to our podcast and helping us spread the word. It's working. And more and more people are listening to the author inside you.   Leah Rafferty: [00:00:34] And also, thank you to our listeners, Neil Heslin and David, who specifically asked if we could do a few interviews with people who work in the book publishing business, such as agents, bookstore owners and independent publishers.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:49] Well, this episode begins our mini series Inside the Book Industry today. Our guest is Lucinda Halpern, president of Lucinda Literary, a consulting agency dedicated to representing and publicizing authors with specific expertise in new media. Welcome, Lucinda. Thanks for joining us today.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:01:09] Thank you. Happy to be here.   Leah Rafferty: [00:01:11] Well, Lucinda, I see that you worked for HarperCollins in Scholastic magazines. How did these experiences lead you to become an entrepreneur?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:01:20] So I'd always been interested in working with authors and working on books like so many people who enter publishing. I was an aspiring author and creative writer and I had to get my foot in the door somehow. Right. It's a it's a small world in inner circle. And so I took the job that was offered to me, which was a publicity assistant at HarperCollins, and I parlayed that when I left into a marketing role at Scholastic. And in those days, which was now about 15 years ago, online, was really just sort of burgeoning for authors. So online marketing newsletters, websites, the blogosphere, the Twitter sphere. And so I had to just jump in and learn very   Leah Rafferty: [00:02:10] Quickly an exciting time, I would think I   Lucinda Halpern: [00:02:12] Was. It was an exciting time. And then I thought, how can I marry these new skills with my deep passion of nurturing the careers of authors and being editorially involved from the ground floor up. So I thought there has to be a job that does this right. And there was it was it was becoming a literary agent. The problem was I had no list. I had no revenue to guarantee any New York literary agency. So I knocked on every door and I found the person who would take me on as sort of an unknown and give me a letterhead and give me a desk and let me make phone calls and use the agency name. And I am forever indebted to my boss who allowed me to do that. And through working at that agency, I worked with Gretchen Rubin of the Happiness Project and a number of other of their marquee authors. And I started I started my agency when I was twenty seven years old. Wow, that's really cool. Yeah, it's been a wonderful experience where, you know, we're now in our 11th year and we've been innovating all along the way, trying to service our authors and, you know, in the best way possible. So it's been it's been a really rewarding experience.   Leah Rafferty: [00:03:27] Well, congratulations. First, I just having a business and having it succeed for 11 years is wonderful. And then also as a woman, that's just wonderful. So thank you. Very good to hear.   Matt Rafferty: [00:03:41] Well, I think the big question that our fan base is probably wondering is how do I get connected to an agent?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:03:48] So, you know, as I said, it is it's a tightly knit world and it does often take an insider connection. So what I always recommend is find the person you know who is a published author. And it doesn't matter if you are writing fiction and the person you know has published a memoir, can you get any connection to a publishing insider or agent or editor and have that person give you something of a plan? So I'm more personally a fan of that networking than I am going to the Internet and sort of Googling how to get an agent and looking at all kinds of resources that exist often with confusing, conflicting wisdom. So, you know, that's that's always the first way to go. But if you don't have access to that network or great idea whether you're a fiction or non-fiction writer is to establish any kind of audience online. And that could be from a social media audience to writing an article that gets picked up and, you know, in Forbes or in Refinery or Huffington Post or, you know, like Pie in the Sky. New York Times. Because agents and publishers are looking at the media constantly and we're looking for new voices and we're looking for exciting stories and we're looking for a fresh point of view. And so if your story gets traction in the media, you've now elevated your chances of getting published. So, you know, those are a couple of ways. Of course, there used to be in person conferences to attend, and I think those will start up again soon. So there are a number of ways, but I'd say I'd almost try those three before going about blind queering agents that you find on query tracker, dot net, you know.   Matt Rafferty: [00:05:43] So I think those are three good things. Go out in and find somebody who's done it before and then try to get some traction online and go to in-person events. I think those are all great ideas.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:05:55] And I'll give a fourth resource, which is Publishers Marketplace is the industry database. So we all use that to find it offers direct contacts to emails that you might be interested in connecting with, to editors, to publishers, scouts. And, you know, it's a paid subscription, but it's a nominal fee. It gives you a free daily newsletter that you can you can see what is selling in the marketplace. You can write that agent that day and say, I saw you sold X, Y, Z, and I'm actually writing a novel that reminds me a lot of, you know, of something on your list that I've read. So you can you can make those more personal, tailored introductions that can go such a long way in.   Leah Rafferty: [00:06:36] The agents will respond back.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:06:38] Well, you know, you're talking to a different kind of agent, right? I literally we pride ourselves on being responsive and, you know, sort of guiding writers through this process. And we've developed a whole sort of coaching and course offering around that. So it isn't you know, it isn't every agent that's going to respond. But having a number of agent friends, I can tell you that when they get the letter that says, you know, dear David, I saw that you represent Peter Sellers, the dog stars. And this book changed my life. And so I'm reaching out to you because, you know, that agent will read will read the query letter. It will get to that person and it will be meaningful. And, you know, it just enhances your opportunities for response and success.   Matt Rafferty: [00:07:27] Well, speaking of query letters, like what what sort of mistakes do people do when they write a query letter?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:07:33] So I'm smiling because this is one of my favorite questions. And and again, because I think there is so much bad wisdom out there. And so, you know, so we we have a few sort of myth busting insights to give on this topic. And one is that we care who you are. We care who you are as an author. So don't start with, you know, dear so-and-so. My book is it's like I want to know who you are, sort of the inspiration for your writing this, which is usually about the audience that supports it, you know, fiction or non. So to use a fictional example, if you've written a popular story, whether it's a short story or whether it's won an award or whether it's for a major media platform, and you say that you've had a response and engagement around this. Now you've told me why I should get interested in what you're about to present. So the first thing for us is we want a sense of who you are. So the second is hiding information. So if you've self published before or if you are working with an agent currently or you've published, you know, traditionally before, these are facts that we want to know because the first thing that any agent or editor is going to do upon receiving a submission they're actually interested in is Google you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:08:50] And so if you're hiding really pertinent information to your submission, like the fact that you've already published a book, then then it's kind of a red flag. Right? Or if you're working with an agent who's a close friend of mine and you didn't tell me that you have representation. So again, these are delicate topics. And I completely get where writers are coming from and not wanting to sort of you know, a lot of writers, they cower about writing an agent to say, I self publish this book, but my sales were really pitiful. So instead take a positive spin if self publish this book. But this new idea is poised to do very differently because here's sort of the marketing plan I have for it or the idea's really timely or I didn't have support for my first book. But I you know, I, I plan to find a traditional publisher for this. Whatever your reason is, don't exclude the information, find a way to offer it a positive spin.   Leah Rafferty: [00:09:50] So let's say I have my fiction book and I send it off to you. What happens after I send it into your agency?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:09:58] Sure. So every agency this is also confusing for writers, but every agency. He has particular and specific and different guidelines, so it's for our agency, we're not we're not looking at your entire book upon your submission, through our report. All right. We're looking at a synopsis. We're looking at a partial so, you know, just a few chapters or a book proposal. So once you've hooked us with your letter and we're that early material, then it's usually going through a series of gatekeepers before it's actually getting to an agent. So, you know, literally we have we have interns, we have assistants, and then we have agents who, you know, it has to pass through all of those different doors to get, you know, somewhat someone's attention. And you can imagine that the even bigger agencies, you have to get through even more people. You know, all the more reason why that letter is just so hugely important. And something I always guide writers to do is to express as much urgency as possible in that letter. And I get that that can be tough, right? Like, you don't want to write and write an agent and say, I expect you to call me tomorrow. But but there are ways to suggest that you've got a really hot, timely concept that people that is in demand. And, you know, some of the best ways to do that are to suggest that it's out with a small list of of agents that are eagerly reviewing the material. You've already had requests. A publisher has contacted you. There are ways to sort of hint at that urgency that would make someone want to pick up your submission before someone else's.   Leah Rafferty: [00:11:43] I notice on your website that you have clothes looking for an intern for this year. So I would think since the interns get to read see them letters before anyone else, what an exciting job for them.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:11:57] Yeah.   Leah Rafferty: [00:11:57] So you really have to be careful who you pick. Also, though, they have to kind of think like you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:12:02] True. That's true. And we, you know, we try to mentor them to to think just as we do and to really study our lists and to understand how we communicate and take pride in our communications with writers. So so, yes, they do have to think like you. But I mean, it's another great hack. If I were if I understood on the writer's side that I was going to first be writing an intern, I might actually research that intern a little bit and make the note more personal and, you know, make it more exciting to the young person who's first reviewing the query. So, again, I think those personal touches and details tend to really matter when you're competing with so many other blind submissions.   Matt Rafferty: [00:12:44] That's interesting. Yeah, great advice. So let's just follow this through a little bit. An intern reads the letter and maybe the submission that came with it, right? Mm hmm. Either a synopsis or maybe a chapter, and then they're excited about it and then they pass it on to the next level. And that person, do they, like, read the entire chapter if there's a chapter?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:13:06] Ok, yeah, they're running it up the flagpole. So, you know, again, something that if we get something that seems right up our alley now in in the world of working from home and using all of these digital systems. Right. It wouldn't be uncommon for some of my office to slack me and say we just received a really exciting query from X, Y, Z. I'm going to email it to right now. Well, now you have my attention, right? So in ways things are moving, actually, I can't speak for other agencies or publishers. I don't actually have the sense that this is happening across the board. But at our agency, things are moving faster than ever now. So. So just to take you through the process, someone more junior might read it might recommend it than I'm looking at it usually nights and weekends, not during office hours. And then I'm getting in touch with the author to sort of call to discuss the material, to share my vision of how, you know, I see the book appealing commercially and maybe any editorial changes that I'd suggest and then see if I have chemistry with that author, because we very much view this as a lifelong marriage and we view a book as nothing short of having a baby. So I know what a precious relationship this is and I know how important, you know, books are. And, you know, you really you're getting into a deep and engaged relationship with someone. So the next step upon reading the material is really talking to the author and making sure that you share a vision.   Leah Rafferty: [00:14:38] I never thought about that. Yes, I guess you would. That like how you said a marriage in the baby. It is a deep relationship. You're right. Yeah, I can see that now. So thank you for explaining that.   Matt Rafferty: [00:14:49] Well, sure. You both have a vested interest in it succeeding, right?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:14:53] Exactly. Yes.   Matt Rafferty: [00:14:55] One of our listeners wrote in and asked a question. David asked what types of book deals are usually only negotiated by agent? And not authors,   Lucinda Halpern: [00:15:04] Definitely deals that are done with the big five houses, but as I'm sure you know and your listeners know, there are a number of really reputable and wonderful independents that also do also offer very sizable book deals. You want an agent? You know, I'm always going to be an advocate for the value that an agent lends to the equation, which I think goes so much more beyond the deal. And the commission. I think it's about the lifetime advocacy for not the not the product, but the author to make sure that that those interests are being served. So to get to get specific about your listeners question, there are publishers that will take a query unsolicited from an author. But if that author then enters into a publishing contract, I recommend that all three gets an attorney know if they're not going to engage in agent, they should absolutely engage a lawyer to review the contract. Sure.   Matt Rafferty: [00:16:07] That makes sense. Sure.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:16:08] Yeah. Yeah, but but any of the major publishers or independent houses are going to sort of require that an agent be involved or they're certainly going to prioritize looking at those submissions that come from agents they trust. So it just it's never a bad thing for an author to work with an agent. It's generally always going to elevate your potential advance as well as your career. Mm hmm.   Leah Rafferty: [00:16:33] Well, it's interesting because, yeah, it sounds like you just circled right back to it's a small world about how you said that they want to work with the agent they know or.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:16:43] Yes, yes, yes. It is so true. And I actually had a question asked the other day that I thought was an interesting one. How do you avoid the conflict of having this publisher relationships, but primarily working for the author? You know, how do you navigate that? And what it comes down to is, you know, ideally you're engaging in an agent who's fair minded and invested in the book. So you're really you are mediating between those different interests toward the same goal. But ultimately, even if there's conflict along the road of publishing, which there can be because it's a long, winding process, publishers are still going to be inclined to work with agents time and time again for their tastes. For first and foremost, if they trust that you're bringing them good material, they're going to keep working with you. Yeah, I mean, it takes it takes time to build these relationships. But once you have them, we care for them. We care for them deeply.   Matt Rafferty: [00:17:40] Right. You don't want to offer something that's not not worthy. Right. Because that doesn't help your reputation any. Exactly. You want a good product to be able to give and you want to help the author come up with more good products after that. Exactly right. All right.   Leah Rafferty: [00:17:53] Does the agent help with the cover, the book in the printing?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:17:57] An agent is there to really guide and strategize on all of those milestones and the process. So what we usually recommend, a publisher will send some cover options for the book. The author will sort of hold, as you know, the moment has arrived and, you know, and it really is something that they actually envisioned and that can be both good or bad. And that's when an agent gets involved and, you know, gets on the phone with the author and says, let's talk about this. You know, how did this depart from your vision? And and then coming back to the publisher in unison to say, here's what we think. You know, here are the tweaks, here's how we pivot. That's where an agent would be involved. So it's not that an agent is coming up with the cover art inspiration. It's more that an agent is a an important part of that title and packaging conversation.   Leah Rafferty: [00:18:52] Ok, kind of like a negotiator, if need be   Lucinda Halpern: [00:18:55] Exact all of all along the path. Yes.   Matt Rafferty: [00:18:58] Ok, so let's talk about time frame. How what kind of a time frame are we talking about from the time that you might receive the first query letter until this lucky author is able to hold their book in their hand?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:19:13] If a novel comes to us and it's really fairly baked and we're just adjusting minimal editorial revisions and then we're sending that to an editor and that editor has minimal revisions. It could be it could be a year or less that you see that out on shelves. So that's for the moment.   Leah Rafferty: [00:19:31] That's pretty quick. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:19:33] I mean, I'm thinking of a book that we this is actually a wonderful success story. I love to talk about. A self published author wrote a book called Black Girls Must Be Exhausted, and just through her own efforts on Instagram, started meeting with Book Club. She did like fifty book club appearances during the pandemic. So by the time she approached me, she'd had a number of reviews. She'd had these appearances. You know, she could demonstrate that proof of concept and that sort of proof of hunger from her audience for this book series. So we went and sold it within two weeks to Harper. For for a book deal, you know, and there I'm so psyched for her because she was envisioning self publishing for the rest of her road, but then, you know, I always thought this had potential for a major house, another publisher in that book at the you know, this fall. So that really is a matter of nine months less that we are getting that out to market. But again, the key there being that the editorial product was pretty much there when we sold it. So if you think about non-fiction, you know, it could be up to two and a half years from the time you take a proposal to an agent and get it out on shelves. It could be longer if you don't get an agent, buy in right away. So, yeah, it's a long road, but I think authors are always surprised at how fast it actually feels when they're in the process.   Matt Rafferty: [00:20:54] And the final feeling of being able to hold your book and look at it and say that it's yours.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:20:58] I know. And there's nothing like that, you know.   Matt Rafferty: [00:21:01] So what's your biggest frustration about being an agent?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:21:04] I'll tell you. I'll tell you, it's it's authors who don't have a clear vision of what they want their book to be. I love working with authors who are open minded and collaborative. I think that goes a long way in this process. But if you just don't if you just sort of want to publish a book for the sake of it, we haven't really thought through who your reader is, why that person cares, why they would make that 20 dollar investment, then I can't I can't really help you with that, you know, but you have to have you have to have that undying, unwavering belief in your art and your craft in your vision. And I think that makes things easier along the way, because when you start working with a large team, as you will do the you know, the agent being your first team member, but then it becomes your editor, your art designer, your publicist and everyone else, they're going to be looking to you as the expert on your book and your audience. And so I just think you have to be very clear about your reasons for publishing. It's too tough of a business. Otherwise, sure,   Matt Rafferty: [00:22:11] You need to know your audience. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:22:13] So so when you ask what's you know, what's the frustration, it's it's sometimes being in kind of a dance with a prospective writer or a client about, you know, we're still figuring out what this is. And and that's not where I like to be. I like to be working with someone who knows exactly what this is going to be.   Leah Rafferty: [00:22:34] Yeah, that makes sense. Yeah. What was it like working on the Happiness Project?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:22:38] I mean, it was it was really exciting. I always say that I'm indebted to Gretchen and to her agent and to her the team of people that I was on for all of the learning and the energy and the excitement that came. I mean, I'll never forget when that hit the New York Times bestseller list. And we all had champagne at the office at 11:00 at night. You know, it was exciting because what she was doing was so revolutionary at the time, using her blog as a mechanism to really understand her readers and engage with them. You know, it it just was so new at the time. And yeah. So so I just think all of it was exciting. And it was also I was very young in publishing. So to be part of that, I was also part of Freakonomics now on. So I started just I was basically just in the mailroom, mailing books, interview requests after interview requests. And I got to know the authors. I got to you know, I got to be a part of that of that success. And so, you know, it never gets old. It never gets old when a book reaches that kind of level of recognition and being a part of the team and the process.   Leah Rafferty: [00:23:50] Sure. And now those books are part of school. You know, school. Yeah. Curriculums. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:23:56] Yeah. I'm indebted to those authors, you know, more than than they are to me. Definitely. I mean, they, they were the driving force behind their own success and I just got to learn and be part of it.   Leah Rafferty: [00:24:11] That's wonderful.   Matt Rafferty: [00:24:13] So we'd like to ask authors what their advice is for other people who are writing books about getting their book done or being able to complete it. So I thought it'd be interesting to ask you, what's your best advice for someone who's writing a book right now?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:24:25] I guess I'll give you my my general broad advice would be you keep on a schedule. My most successful authors are definitely have a rigorous kind of discipline to to their work. So if they are unable to have a daily writing practice, they're taking a time. You know, they're taking a month long writer's retreat or week long writer retreat or weekend, you know, whatever time they can allot to really focus and drill down on it. I also am just a huge believer in having a good team. So if you don't have an agent who can be your accountability partner, who can work with you on developing the idea, then can you join a workshop with other writers? Can you be part of a Facebook group or a community? Again, to have that accountability, to have deadlines, to have people supporting your progress? I think those are the best things you can do. And and, you know, I just read Adam grants. Think again the value of having a team of skeptics, of actually not having your mother be your first reader, but having your most skeptical, trusted friend give you the brutal feedback on, you know, on your letter, on your book proposal, on your first chapter, like what are the problems with this? Asking those tough questions is going to serve you because the book by an audience is a skeptical one.   Leah Rafferty: [00:25:43] You need people to tell you the truth. How else are you going to get better? And you can't take anything personal. If you want to succeed, you need to take criticism and learn from it and know that it's given to you to help you succeed. Definitely. Yeah, but some people do have problems with that, right?   Matt Rafferty: [00:26:00] Well, it's interesting. We started off with talking about who, you know, in your community, and then we kind of are wrapping up with who you know in your community and your community help you. So it's really about talking to people and getting to know people and asking for favors.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:26:14] Yes, it is. It is. It's an interesting balance of working in the proverbial ivory tower at your craft and getting out to a network of people you trust to give you tough love and brutal honesty.   Leah Rafferty: [00:26:29] Listen to what's the best way for our listeners to get in touch with you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:26:33] So, I mean, you can find everything that was simple literary offers on our website, which is W-W Lucindale literary dot com. And yeah, I think you'll find I think your audience will find a number of resources. I can certainly query our agents there. As I said, we have courses, we have regular workshops, we have a speakers bureau. We have all kinds of things to check out. So I hope to see your listeners there.   Leah Rafferty: [00:26:58] When I was checking out your website, it does seem like you have many resources that are very valuable and that people can take advantage of.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:27:06] Thank you so   Leah Rafferty: [00:27:07] Much. Well, thank you for putting it out there. And once again, congratulations on being a successful business woman.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:27:13] Oh, thank you. It's wonderful to talk with you guys.   Matt Rafferty: [00:27:18] I think it was interesting to have Lucinda as an agent give us her perspective on the writing process, so keep those suggestions coming   Leah Rafferty: [00:27:25] And until next time.   Announcer: [00:27:27] Right on. 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It's not uncommon for writers to dream about having their own agent help sell their manuscript to a big publishing house. What is the best way to find an agent for your book? On this episode of The Author Inside You podcast, we interview literary agent Lucinda Halpern who shares great advice on how to find a book agent and what you can expect them to do for you. Ready to get your book noticed? Get Lucinda's essential guide for writers: The 6 Things Every Book Pitch Needs – Click here to receive your guide: www.lucindaliterary.com/subscribe Twitter: @LucindaBluFacebook: @LucindaLiterary  Instagram: @lucindaliteraryLinkedIn: @LucindaHalpern   -transcription- Announcer: [00:00:04] You're listening to the author Inside You podcast, a weekly podcast designed to motivate you to finish writing a book. Choose a publisher and build an audience. Keep listening if you're looking to get propelled into the next chapter of your life. And now it's the author Inside You podcast.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:23] Hello, I'm Matt Rafferty.   Leah Rafferty: [00:00:24] And I'm Leah Rafferty.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:25] A special thanks to you for listening to our podcast and helping us spread the word. It's working. And more and more people are listening to the author inside you.   Leah Rafferty: [00:00:34] And also, thank you to our listeners, Neil Heslin and David, who specifically asked if we could do a few interviews with people who work in the book publishing business, such as agents, bookstore owners and independent publishers.   Matt Rafferty: [00:00:49] Well, this episode begins our mini series Inside the Book Industry today. Our guest is Lucinda Halpern, president of Lucinda Literary, a consulting agency dedicated to representing and publicizing authors with specific expertise in new media. Welcome, Lucinda. Thanks for joining us today.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:01:09] Thank you. Happy to be here.   Leah Rafferty: [00:01:11] Well, Lucinda, I see that you worked for HarperCollins in Scholastic magazines. How did these experiences lead you to become an entrepreneur?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:01:20] So I'd always been interested in working with authors and working on books like so many people who enter publishing. I was an aspiring author and creative writer and I had to get my foot in the door somehow. Right. It's a it's a small world in inner circle. And so I took the job that was offered to me, which was a publicity assistant at HarperCollins, and I parlayed that when I left into a marketing role at Scholastic. And in those days, which was now about 15 years ago, online, was really just sort of burgeoning for authors. So online marketing newsletters, websites, the blogosphere, the Twitter sphere. And so I had to just jump in and learn very   Leah Rafferty: [00:02:10] Quickly an exciting time, I would think I   Lucinda Halpern: [00:02:12] Was. It was an exciting time. And then I thought, how can I marry these new skills with my deep passion of nurturing the careers of authors and being editorially involved from the ground floor up. So I thought there has to be a job that does this right. And there was it was it was becoming a literary agent. The problem was I had no list. I had no revenue to guarantee any New York literary agency. So I knocked on every door and I found the person who would take me on as sort of an unknown and give me a letterhead and give me a desk and let me make phone calls and use the agency name. And I am forever indebted to my boss who allowed me to do that. And through working at that agency, I worked with Gretchen Rubin of the Happiness Project and a number of other of their marquee authors. And I started I started my agency when I was twenty seven years old. Wow, that's really cool. Yeah, it's been a wonderful experience where, you know, we're now in our 11th year and we've been innovating all along the way, trying to service our authors and, you know, in the best way possible. So it's been it's been a really rewarding experience.   Leah Rafferty: [00:03:27] Well, congratulations. First, I just having a business and having it succeed for 11 years is wonderful. And then also as a woman, that's just wonderful. So thank you. Very good to hear.   Matt Rafferty: [00:03:41] Well, I think the big question that our fan base is probably wondering is how do I get connected to an agent?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:03:48] So, you know, as I said, it is it's a tightly knit world and it does often take an insider connection. So what I always recommend is find the person you know who is a published author. And it doesn't matter if you are writing fiction and the person you know has published a memoir, can you get any connection to a publishing insider or agent or editor and have that person give you something of a plan? So I'm more personally a fan of that networking than I am going to the Internet and sort of Googling how to get an agent and looking at all kinds of resources that exist often with confusing, conflicting wisdom. So, you know, that's that's always the first way to go. But if you don't have access to that network or great idea whether you're a fiction or non-fiction writer is to establish any kind of audience online. And that could be from a social media audience to writing an article that gets picked up and, you know, in Forbes or in Refinery or Huffington Post or, you know, like Pie in the Sky. New York Times. Because agents and publishers are looking at the media constantly and we're looking for new voices and we're looking for exciting stories and we're looking for a fresh point of view. And so if your story gets traction in the media, you've now elevated your chances of getting published. So, you know, those are a couple of ways. Of course, there used to be in person conferences to attend, and I think those will start up again soon. So there are a number of ways, but I'd say I'd almost try those three before going about blind queering agents that you find on query tracker, dot net, you know.   Matt Rafferty: [00:05:43] So I think those are three good things. Go out in and find somebody who's done it before and then try to get some traction online and go to in-person events. I think those are all great ideas.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:05:55] And I'll give a fourth resource, which is Publishers Marketplace is the industry database. So we all use that to find it offers direct contacts to emails that you might be interested in connecting with, to editors, to publishers, scouts. And, you know, it's a paid subscription, but it's a nominal fee. It gives you a free daily newsletter that you can you can see what is selling in the marketplace. You can write that agent that day and say, I saw you sold X, Y, Z, and I'm actually writing a novel that reminds me a lot of, you know, of something on your list that I've read. So you can you can make those more personal, tailored introductions that can go such a long way in.   Leah Rafferty: [00:06:36] The agents will respond back.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:06:38] Well, you know, you're talking to a different kind of agent, right? I literally we pride ourselves on being responsive and, you know, sort of guiding writers through this process. And we've developed a whole sort of coaching and course offering around that. So it isn't you know, it isn't every agent that's going to respond. But having a number of agent friends, I can tell you that when they get the letter that says, you know, dear David, I saw that you represent Peter Sellers, the dog stars. And this book changed my life. And so I'm reaching out to you because, you know, that agent will read will read the query letter. It will get to that person and it will be meaningful. And, you know, it just enhances your opportunities for response and success.   Matt Rafferty: [00:07:27] Well, speaking of query letters, like what what sort of mistakes do people do when they write a query letter?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:07:33] So I'm smiling because this is one of my favorite questions. And and again, because I think there is so much bad wisdom out there. And so, you know, so we we have a few sort of myth busting insights to give on this topic. And one is that we care who you are. We care who you are as an author. So don't start with, you know, dear so-and-so. My book is it's like I want to know who you are, sort of the inspiration for your writing this, which is usually about the audience that supports it, you know, fiction or non. So to use a fictional example, if you've written a popular story, whether it's a short story or whether it's won an award or whether it's for a major media platform, and you say that you've had a response and engagement around this. Now you've told me why I should get interested in what you're about to present. So the first thing for us is we want a sense of who you are. So the second is hiding information. So if you've self published before or if you are working with an agent currently or you've published, you know, traditionally before, these are facts that we want to know because the first thing that any agent or editor is going to do upon receiving a submission they're actually interested in is Google you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:08:50] And so if you're hiding really pertinent information to your submission, like the fact that you've already published a book, then then it's kind of a red flag. Right? Or if you're working with an agent who's a close friend of mine and you didn't tell me that you have representation. So again, these are delicate topics. And I completely get where writers are coming from and not wanting to sort of you know, a lot of writers, they cower about writing an agent to say, I self publish this book, but my sales were really pitiful. So instead take a positive spin if self publish this book. But this new idea is poised to do very differently because here's sort of the marketing plan I have for it or the idea's really timely or I didn't have support for my first book. But I you know, I, I plan to find a traditional publisher for this. Whatever your reason is, don't exclude the information, find a way to offer it a positive spin.   Leah Rafferty: [00:09:50] So let's say I have my fiction book and I send it off to you. What happens after I send it into your agency?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:09:58] Sure. So every agency this is also confusing for writers, but every agency. He has particular and specific and different guidelines, so it's for our agency, we're not we're not looking at your entire book upon your submission, through our report. All right. We're looking at a synopsis. We're looking at a partial so, you know, just a few chapters or a book proposal. So once you've hooked us with your letter and we're that early material, then it's usually going through a series of gatekeepers before it's actually getting to an agent. So, you know, literally we have we have interns, we have assistants, and then we have agents who, you know, it has to pass through all of those different doors to get, you know, somewhat someone's attention. And you can imagine that the even bigger agencies, you have to get through even more people. You know, all the more reason why that letter is just so hugely important. And something I always guide writers to do is to express as much urgency as possible in that letter. And I get that that can be tough, right? Like, you don't want to write and write an agent and say, I expect you to call me tomorrow. But but there are ways to suggest that you've got a really hot, timely concept that people that is in demand. And, you know, some of the best ways to do that are to suggest that it's out with a small list of of agents that are eagerly reviewing the material. You've already had requests. A publisher has contacted you. There are ways to sort of hint at that urgency that would make someone want to pick up your submission before someone else's.   Leah Rafferty: [00:11:43] I notice on your website that you have clothes looking for an intern for this year. So I would think since the interns get to read see them letters before anyone else, what an exciting job for them.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:11:57] Yeah.   Leah Rafferty: [00:11:57] So you really have to be careful who you pick. Also, though, they have to kind of think like you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:12:02] True. That's true. And we, you know, we try to mentor them to to think just as we do and to really study our lists and to understand how we communicate and take pride in our communications with writers. So so, yes, they do have to think like you. But I mean, it's another great hack. If I were if I understood on the writer's side that I was going to first be writing an intern, I might actually research that intern a little bit and make the note more personal and, you know, make it more exciting to the young person who's first reviewing the query. So, again, I think those personal touches and details tend to really matter when you're competing with so many other blind submissions.   Matt Rafferty: [00:12:44] That's interesting. Yeah, great advice. So let's just follow this through a little bit. An intern reads the letter and maybe the submission that came with it, right? Mm hmm. Either a synopsis or maybe a chapter, and then they're excited about it and then they pass it on to the next level. And that person, do they, like, read the entire chapter if there's a chapter?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:13:06] Ok, yeah, they're running it up the flagpole. So, you know, again, something that if we get something that seems right up our alley now in in the world of working from home and using all of these digital systems. Right. It wouldn't be uncommon for some of my office to slack me and say we just received a really exciting query from X, Y, Z. I'm going to email it to right now. Well, now you have my attention, right? So in ways things are moving, actually, I can't speak for other agencies or publishers. I don't actually have the sense that this is happening across the board. But at our agency, things are moving faster than ever now. So. So just to take you through the process, someone more junior might read it might recommend it than I'm looking at it usually nights and weekends, not during office hours. And then I'm getting in touch with the author to sort of call to discuss the material, to share my vision of how, you know, I see the book appealing commercially and maybe any editorial changes that I'd suggest and then see if I have chemistry with that author, because we very much view this as a lifelong marriage and we view a book as nothing short of having a baby. So I know what a precious relationship this is and I know how important, you know, books are. And, you know, you really you're getting into a deep and engaged relationship with someone. So the next step upon reading the material is really talking to the author and making sure that you share a vision.   Leah Rafferty: [00:14:38] I never thought about that. Yes, I guess you would. That like how you said a marriage in the baby. It is a deep relationship. You're right. Yeah, I can see that now. So thank you for explaining that.   Matt Rafferty: [00:14:49] Well, sure. You both have a vested interest in it succeeding, right?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:14:53] Exactly. Yes.   Matt Rafferty: [00:14:55] One of our listeners wrote in and asked a question. David asked what types of book deals are usually only negotiated by agent? And not authors,   Lucinda Halpern: [00:15:04] Definitely deals that are done with the big five houses, but as I'm sure you know and your listeners know, there are a number of really reputable and wonderful independents that also do also offer very sizable book deals. You want an agent? You know, I'm always going to be an advocate for the value that an agent lends to the equation, which I think goes so much more beyond the deal. And the commission. I think it's about the lifetime advocacy for not the not the product, but the author to make sure that that those interests are being served. So to get to get specific about your listeners question, there are publishers that will take a query unsolicited from an author. But if that author then enters into a publishing contract, I recommend that all three gets an attorney know if they're not going to engage in agent, they should absolutely engage a lawyer to review the contract. Sure.   Matt Rafferty: [00:16:07] That makes sense. Sure.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:16:08] Yeah. Yeah, but but any of the major publishers or independent houses are going to sort of require that an agent be involved or they're certainly going to prioritize looking at those submissions that come from agents they trust. So it just it's never a bad thing for an author to work with an agent. It's generally always going to elevate your potential advance as well as your career. Mm hmm.   Leah Rafferty: [00:16:33] Well, it's interesting because, yeah, it sounds like you just circled right back to it's a small world about how you said that they want to work with the agent they know or.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:16:43] Yes, yes, yes. It is so true. And I actually had a question asked the other day that I thought was an interesting one. How do you avoid the conflict of having this publisher relationships, but primarily working for the author? You know, how do you navigate that? And what it comes down to is, you know, ideally you're engaging in an agent who's fair minded and invested in the book. So you're really you are mediating between those different interests toward the same goal. But ultimately, even if there's conflict along the road of publishing, which there can be because it's a long, winding process, publishers are still going to be inclined to work with agents time and time again for their tastes. For first and foremost, if they trust that you're bringing them good material, they're going to keep working with you. Yeah, I mean, it takes it takes time to build these relationships. But once you have them, we care for them. We care for them deeply.   Matt Rafferty: [00:17:40] Right. You don't want to offer something that's not not worthy. Right. Because that doesn't help your reputation any. Exactly. You want a good product to be able to give and you want to help the author come up with more good products after that. Exactly right. All right.   Leah Rafferty: [00:17:53] Does the agent help with the cover, the book in the printing?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:17:57] An agent is there to really guide and strategize on all of those milestones and the process. So what we usually recommend, a publisher will send some cover options for the book. The author will sort of hold, as you know, the moment has arrived and, you know, and it really is something that they actually envisioned and that can be both good or bad. And that's when an agent gets involved and, you know, gets on the phone with the author and says, let's talk about this. You know, how did this depart from your vision? And and then coming back to the publisher in unison to say, here's what we think. You know, here are the tweaks, here's how we pivot. That's where an agent would be involved. So it's not that an agent is coming up with the cover art inspiration. It's more that an agent is a an important part of that title and packaging conversation.   Leah Rafferty: [00:18:52] Ok, kind of like a negotiator, if need be   Lucinda Halpern: [00:18:55] Exact all of all along the path. Yes.   Matt Rafferty: [00:18:58] Ok, so let's talk about time frame. How what kind of a time frame are we talking about from the time that you might receive the first query letter until this lucky author is able to hold their book in their hand?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:19:13] If a novel comes to us and it's really fairly baked and we're just adjusting minimal editorial revisions and then we're sending that to an editor and that editor has minimal revisions. It could be it could be a year or less that you see that out on shelves. So that's for the moment.   Leah Rafferty: [00:19:31] That's pretty quick. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:19:33] I mean, I'm thinking of a book that we this is actually a wonderful success story. I love to talk about. A self published author wrote a book called Black Girls Must Be Exhausted, and just through her own efforts on Instagram, started meeting with Book Club. She did like fifty book club appearances during the pandemic. So by the time she approached me, she'd had a number of reviews. She'd had these appearances. You know, she could demonstrate that proof of concept and that sort of proof of hunger from her audience for this book series. So we went and sold it within two weeks to Harper. For for a book deal, you know, and there I'm so psyched for her because she was envisioning self publishing for the rest of her road, but then, you know, I always thought this had potential for a major house, another publisher in that book at the you know, this fall. So that really is a matter of nine months less that we are getting that out to market. But again, the key there being that the editorial product was pretty much there when we sold it. So if you think about non-fiction, you know, it could be up to two and a half years from the time you take a proposal to an agent and get it out on shelves. It could be longer if you don't get an agent, buy in right away. So, yeah, it's a long road, but I think authors are always surprised at how fast it actually feels when they're in the process.   Matt Rafferty: [00:20:54] And the final feeling of being able to hold your book and look at it and say that it's yours.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:20:58] I know. And there's nothing like that, you know.   Matt Rafferty: [00:21:01] So what's your biggest frustration about being an agent?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:21:04] I'll tell you. I'll tell you, it's it's authors who don't have a clear vision of what they want their book to be. I love working with authors who are open minded and collaborative. I think that goes a long way in this process. But if you just don't if you just sort of want to publish a book for the sake of it, we haven't really thought through who your reader is, why that person cares, why they would make that 20 dollar investment, then I can't I can't really help you with that, you know, but you have to have you have to have that undying, unwavering belief in your art and your craft in your vision. And I think that makes things easier along the way, because when you start working with a large team, as you will do the you know, the agent being your first team member, but then it becomes your editor, your art designer, your publicist and everyone else, they're going to be looking to you as the expert on your book and your audience. And so I just think you have to be very clear about your reasons for publishing. It's too tough of a business. Otherwise, sure,   Matt Rafferty: [00:22:11] You need to know your audience. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:22:13] So so when you ask what's you know, what's the frustration, it's it's sometimes being in kind of a dance with a prospective writer or a client about, you know, we're still figuring out what this is. And and that's not where I like to be. I like to be working with someone who knows exactly what this is going to be.   Leah Rafferty: [00:22:34] Yeah, that makes sense. Yeah. What was it like working on the Happiness Project?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:22:38] I mean, it was it was really exciting. I always say that I'm indebted to Gretchen and to her agent and to her the team of people that I was on for all of the learning and the energy and the excitement that came. I mean, I'll never forget when that hit the New York Times bestseller list. And we all had champagne at the office at 11:00 at night. You know, it was exciting because what she was doing was so revolutionary at the time, using her blog as a mechanism to really understand her readers and engage with them. You know, it it just was so new at the time. And yeah. So so I just think all of it was exciting. And it was also I was very young in publishing. So to be part of that, I was also part of Freakonomics now on. So I started just I was basically just in the mailroom, mailing books, interview requests after interview requests. And I got to know the authors. I got to you know, I got to be a part of that of that success. And so, you know, it never gets old. It never gets old when a book reaches that kind of level of recognition and being a part of the team and the process.   Leah Rafferty: [00:23:50] Sure. And now those books are part of school. You know, school. Yeah. Curriculums. Yeah.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:23:56] Yeah. I'm indebted to those authors, you know, more than than they are to me. Definitely. I mean, they, they were the driving force behind their own success and I just got to learn and be part of it.   Leah Rafferty: [00:24:11] That's wonderful.   Matt Rafferty: [00:24:13] So we'd like to ask authors what their advice is for other people who are writing books about getting their book done or being able to complete it. So I thought it'd be interesting to ask you, what's your best advice for someone who's writing a book right now?   Lucinda Halpern: [00:24:25] I guess I'll give you my my general broad advice would be you keep on a schedule. My most successful authors are definitely have a rigorous kind of discipline to to their work. So if they are unable to have a daily writing practice, they're taking a time. You know, they're taking a month long writer's retreat or week long writer retreat or weekend, you know, whatever time they can allot to really focus and drill down on it. I also am just a huge believer in having a good team. So if you don't have an agent who can be your accountability partner, who can work with you on developing the idea, then can you join a workshop with other writers? Can you be part of a Facebook group or a community? Again, to have that accountability, to have deadlines, to have people supporting your progress? I think those are the best things you can do. And and, you know, I just read Adam grants. Think again the value of having a team of skeptics, of actually not having your mother be your first reader, but having your most skeptical, trusted friend give you the brutal feedback on, you know, on your letter, on your book proposal, on your first chapter, like what are the problems with this? Asking those tough questions is going to serve you because the book by an audience is a skeptical one.   Leah Rafferty: [00:25:43] You need people to tell you the truth. How else are you going to get better? And you can't take anything personal. If you want to succeed, you need to take criticism and learn from it and know that it's given to you to help you succeed. Definitely. Yeah, but some people do have problems with that, right?   Matt Rafferty: [00:26:00] Well, it's interesting. We started off with talking about who, you know, in your community, and then we kind of are wrapping up with who you know in your community and your community help you. So it's really about talking to people and getting to know people and asking for favors.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:26:14] Yes, it is. It is. It's an interesting balance of working in the proverbial ivory tower at your craft and getting out to a network of people you trust to give you tough love and brutal honesty.   Leah Rafferty: [00:26:29] Listen to what's the best way for our listeners to get in touch with you.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:26:33] So, I mean, you can find everything that was simple literary offers on our website, which is W-W Lucindale literary dot com. And yeah, I think you'll find I think your audience will find a number of resources. I can certainly query our agents there. As I said, we have courses, we have regular workshops, we have a speakers bureau. We have all kinds of things to check out. So I hope to see your listeners there.   Leah Rafferty: [00:26:58] When I was checking out your website, it does seem like you have many resources that are very valuable and that people can take advantage of.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:27:06] Thank you so   Leah Rafferty: [00:27:07] Much. Well, thank you for putting it out there. And once again, congratulations on being a successful business woman.   Lucinda Halpern: [00:27:13] Oh, thank you. It's wonderful to talk with you guys.   Matt Rafferty: [00:27:18] I think it was interesting to have Lucinda as an agent give us her perspective on the writing process, so keep those suggestions coming   Leah Rafferty: [00:27:25] And until next time.   Announcer: [00:27:27] Right on. 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I'm talking about genre definitions today, what drives them, where they're relevant and not - and how much is in the eye of the beholder. Also a bit on being disappointed by authors who turn out to be monsters.You can check out DARK WIZARD here. ​Subscribe to my YouTube channel for the video version of the podcast here. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Join BookNet Product Coordinator Hannah Johnston and Marketing Associate Nataly Alarcón as they share sales data for print books about anti-racism and social justice in 2020, a brief overview of the efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion made in the Canadian book industry, as well as a number of resources available to you — from research reports to Tech Forum presentations — that touch on these topics. Further reading/listening - Blog post covering the updates made to BISAC subject codes: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2020/12/21/2020-bisac-subject-codes-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new -BookNet YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv62canXJChXqjegPv9H9-A -BookNet Canada podcast: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/podcast -Research by BookNet: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/bnc-research -Blog posts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog?tag=diversity -Demand for Diversity study: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/demand-for-diversity -Tech Forum 2021 website: https://techforum.booknetcanada.ca/ -Subscribe to receive Tech Forum updates: https://us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=4576b1cb7fdce43af498937a5&id=a705168569 -Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/newsletter-sign-up#enews

Nana Awere Damoah talks about the state of writing, bookselling, publishing and collaborating in the African book industry.

Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody https://amzn.to/2VhFD6Y Plottr - http://getplottr.com My Scrivener Template - https://lpenelope.com/extras/resources-for-writers/ Campfire - https://www.campfiretechnology.com/ Ergo 2 chair - https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-chair The New York Times "Just How White Is the Book Industry?" https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/11/opinion/culture/diversity-publishing-industry.html Deadline City - "The Library" - https://deadlinecity.com/2020/12/09/season-3-episode-8-the-library/ Agent DongWon Song on the canon - https://publishingishard.substack.com/p/drinking-from-a-poisoned-well   The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. Subscribe and view show notes at: https://lpenelope.com/podcast | Get the Footnotes newsletter - http://lpen.co/footnotes Support the show - http://frolic.media/podcasts! Stay in touch with me! Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Music credit: Say Good Night by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/SZkVShypKgM Affiliate Disclosure: I may receive compensation for links to products on this site either directly or indirectly via affiliate links. Heartspell Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Well everyone, 2020 is basically over, so it's time for our year-end wrap up. In this episode, we give our book recommendations for 2020, talk a LOT about the things we're doing to stay sane, and review Justin A. Reynolds' recent YA novel about grief and second chances, EARLY DEPARTURES. The article Gray references: Just How White Is the Book Industry? by Richard Jean So and Gus Wezerek. Check out our website for a run-down of each episode: bookendsiblings.com You can also find us on Twitter: @bookendsiblings Bookends is a Literary Podcast in which a reader/writer sibling duo reviews books and hosts comedic segments about books, writing, and pop culture. We give in-depth and spoiler-free reviews of a book every episode

by Molly Jane Kremer and Jarrod Jones. Happy New Comic Book Day! This is CASUAL WEDNESDAYS, a weekly podcast about comics and comics-adjacent chatter. Can DC tap into the same legendary magic that made ‘Batman: Black and White’ one of the greatest series of the 90s? MJ & Jones are on the case! To donate to the Book Industry […] The post Batman: ‘Black and White’ Again — CASUAL WEDNESDAYS appeared first on DoomRocket.

by Molly Jane Kremer and Jarrod Jones. Happy New Comic Book Day! This is CASUAL WEDNESDAYS, a weekly podcast where we indulge in comics and comics-adjacent chatter. Love is in the air as MJ & Jones leaf through the February 2021 comic book solicitations, review ‘Batman/Catwoman’ #1, and announce the November Giveaway winner. To donate to the Book Industry […] The post ‘Batman/Catwoman’ & February 2021 Solicits — CASUAL WEDNESDAYS appeared first on DoomRocket.

On today's show I am talking to Stephanie Barrouillet, founder of SB Rights Agency in Tel Aviv that represents foreign rights in children's books around the world. The 10-hour time difference between California and Israel didn't stop us from having a great conversation about the global children's book market. As we were talking, I realized Stephanie and I have a lot in common: we both live in a country we weren't born in -Stephanie was born in France and I'm originally from the Netherlands-, we started our publishing career in yet another country -Stephanie in the UK and I started out in France-, we both founded our own agencies within a few years' interval, and, probably because of these international journeys, our agencies don't focus on the representation of books from one specific language or country but rather, we represent authors and books written in many different languages.

Max Barry's latest novel, a science fiction thriller called Providence, Covid 19 impacts on the book industry and Booker International shortlisted Australian author Shokoofeh Azar.

Chandler from the X-reads podcast joins us to tell us about BINC. He also lets Dsquare ask him some X-Men questions! We reminisce about an old Sierra video and then get into the nerd news. As always we get silly near the end and ask everyone what they are reading, playing or watching!Donate>>>>>>>>https://www.bincfoundation.org/

Max Barry's latest novel, a science fiction thriller called Providence, Covid 19 impacts on the book industry and Booker International shortlisted Australian author Shokoofeh Azar.

Cynthia Pong, feminist career strategist, founder of Embrace Change, and Tech Forum 2020 speaker, joins us this month to talk about the publishing industry’s vertical segregation problem, why stats on diversity haven’t been shifting much, and how we can balance addressing systemic issues with helping individuals to empower themselves. Links: - Meg Bolger’s definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion: https://generalassemb.ly/blog/diversity-inclusion-equity-differences-in-meaning/ - Problems with the equity vs. equality graphic you’ve been seeing: https://culturalorganizing.org/the-problem-with-that-equity-vs-equality-graphic/ - Jhaymee Tynan’s commitment to sponsor 100 women of colour by 2030: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2020/02/05/why-im-sponsoring-100-women-of-color-in-healthcare-by-2030/#184672083f3f - Wordup Community Bookshop: https://www.wordupbooks.com/ - Cynthia’s workshop at Tech Forum on March 25: https://sched.co/aDhQ

I love filet mignon. Seriously! My favorite type of meat. Maybe one of the reasons I like it so much is that I don't have it very often. If filet mignon were the only option of meat for me, though, I would likely get sick of it before too long. And someone who doesn't eat meat at all would never want to eat at my house at all. An option, any option no matter how good it is, only works for part of the population and only at certain times. (I'd hate to have filet mignon for breakfast! Or dessert!) So, in the publishing industry, there are more options. Through this program, you can better learn which one will work for you, depending on your goals and your type of project.  Who knows, you might even find the perfect place for your book during this Publishing Laine hour.  

Ray Keating talks about trends in the book industry, and what that means for readers, authors and entrepreneurs. There are challenges and opportunities, and it’s all about hard, but enjoyable work in the end. Keating’s new book is REAGAN COUNTRY: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT NOVEL. You can buy REAGAN COUNTRY in paperback or for the Kindle at Amazon.com, and signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com. In addition, Keating’s first short story – HEROES AND VILLAINS: A PASTOR STEPHEN GRANT SHORT STORY – can be pre-ordered for the Kindle at Amazon and signed books at www.raykeatingonline.com.

To help celebrate Canada's 150th birthday, we sat down with Sue Carter, Editor-in-Chief at Quill & Quire, Canada's magazine for the book publishing industry, to talk about the current state of the publishing landscape and what challenges we're facing. We also discuss some statistics from our most recent research reports, including what book buyers think of Canadian books and who the most well known Canadian author is. And, of course, we speculate on what the book industry might look like in another 50 years.

In this episode of the Unleash Yourself podcast, Michael Carbone chats with Tucker Max about being a #1 NY Times Best Selling author, his new business Book In A Box and how to turn your idea into a book in a simpler and faster way than you ever imagined. For all the show notes and links to everything Michael mentioned in this episode, check out: michaelcarbone.ca/051 Make sure you subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud so you never miss another episode!

Advice for amateur storytellers looking to become professional

The head of one of the world's biggest book publishers talks about how data is changing the industry, from deciding to sign an author to the war with Amazon.

Why Valerie makes people cry, is the book industry living or dying? Why journalists are less trusted than lawyers, how to become a wildlife journalist, should you consider a career in technical writing? Books That Changed the World by Andrew Taylor, blog naming woes, why bloggers need to do more than just trademark their name, Writer in Residence and author behind the Marika Hartmann series Greg Barron, writing on a green screen, how to tell if a publisher pays and more! Read the show notes.  Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.com

We will be talking to 4 diverse authors and publishers from the roster of LepreCon 39, the signature Sci-fi/Fantasy Art and Literature Convention. We will be LIVE from LepreCon where we will be speaking with some new faces to our convention; JoAnna Senger, Gary B. Phillips, David B. Riley, Zachary Jernigan. Discussions will be covering the convention, their special works, and how they found their passions for writing and where they see the industry going in the future.    

Special Guest - Marcus Harris, CEO of Pulse, a book publishing imprint.  Tune in! Get ready to learn, be entertained & inspired! Denise Turney, OTS Host http://www.amazon.com/Love-Pour-Over-Me-ebook/dp/B007MC0Z2C

Lionel Barber, FT editor, interviews James Daunt, managing director of Waterstone's, the big UK book chain, about the destiny of bricks-and-mortar booksellers and the challenges for publishers, agents, and authors at a roundtable to mark the opening for entries of the 2012 FT - Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.