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106 - How a Book Gets Published, from the Pitch to the Product with Carol Saller
After college, Carol Saller says she didn't know what to do and it was serendipity that she was in the careers office when The University of Chicago Press called looking for a graduate.
Carol got the job and didn’t look back.
We discuss whether writers need to hire an editor these days. With software like ProWriting Aid and Grammarly, many writers believe they can bypass the human touch, and we discuss the pros and cons to that approach.
I asked Carol whether it's better to self publish or seek a traditionally published deal, and she talked me through the kinds of books that work well for the indie space and those that work well for the traditional arena.
Carol shares her own journey in publishing, exemplifying just how the industry has changed in the last 10 years or so.
Carol sold her first books very easily, but now that the market has changed she’s aware her story might not have the same appeal it once did. Having a track record of sales and reviews doesn’t guarantee a book will get picked up twice.
Next, Carole takes me through some common mistakes writers make when formatting their manuscripts, for example not adding page numbers, or trying to make a manuscript look like a typeset novel.
A typeset book is not a manuscript, she says, so don't try to make it look like one. It signifies to the agent you’ve not been through the system and might have a lot to learn!
Towards the end of our conversation, Carol tells me about her middle grade book, Eddies War, which is based on her father's childhood diaries during World War II.
We finish our conversation with Carol telling me what she's working on now, the querying process and where you can find out more about Carol and her books.
This episode is ideal for you if you want the inside scoop on how to find the right agent or publisher.
Connect with Carol:
How to Start a Novel
How to Format a Novel for Submission
Paragraphing in Manuscripts
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By Emma DhesiAfter college, Carol Saller says she didn't know what to do and it was serendipity that she was in the careers office when The University of Chicago Press called looking for a graduate.
Carol got the job and didn’t look back.
We discuss whether writers need to hire an editor these days. With software like ProWriting Aid and Grammarly, many writers believe they can bypass the human touch, and we discuss the pros and cons to that approach.
I asked Carol whether it's better to self publish or seek a traditionally published deal, and she talked me through the kinds of books that work well for the indie space and those that work well for the traditional arena.
Carol shares her own journey in publishing, exemplifying just how the industry has changed in the last 10 years or so.
Carol sold her first books very easily, but now that the market has changed she’s aware her story might not have the same appeal it once did. Having a track record of sales and reviews doesn’t guarantee a book will get picked up twice.
Next, Carole takes me through some common mistakes writers make when formatting their manuscripts, for example not adding page numbers, or trying to make a manuscript look like a typeset novel.
A typeset book is not a manuscript, she says, so don't try to make it look like one. It signifies to the agent you’ve not been through the system and might have a lot to learn!
Towards the end of our conversation, Carol tells me about her middle grade book, Eddies War, which is based on her father's childhood diaries during World War II.
We finish our conversation with Carol telling me what she's working on now, the querying process and where you can find out more about Carol and her books.
This episode is ideal for you if you want the inside scoop on how to find the right agent or publisher.
Connect with Carol:
How to Start a Novel
How to Format a Novel for Submission
Paragraphing in Manuscripts
Kick-start your editing for free!
Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!
Start for FREE
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show