There are many ways to approach getting a novel published, and the way a career shifts after. In this episode, Loft Podcast regular Bao Phi interviews the fantastic author Kiese Laymon about his experiences in the publishing world. Laymon will be one of the featured speakers at the Loft's Writing the Novel & Crafting a Career Conference on April 29. The regular podcast round-table then further discusses how writers can support each other throughout their careers, publishing gatekeepers, and how the online world is changing the face of publishing.