In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, host Helen O'Neill speaks with Dr. Katie Best, founder of Katie Best Associates and author of ‘The 10 Toughest Leadership Problems and How to Solve Them,’ published by Pan Macmillan.

Katie shares how she went from yearning to write a book, to academic study, dabbling with fiction and then landing a traditional publishing deal with a major publisher. She provides invaluable insights into the traditional publishing process, including how she systematically approached finding an agent, and took a business approach to international rights negotiations.

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Connect with Katie:

Website: https://www.katiebest.com

Newsletter (Dear Katie - leadership agony aunt fortnightly newsletter): https://www.katiebest.com/dear-katie 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatiebest

Book: https://amzn.to/4mjrKNf

People and resources mentioned:

The Writers and Artists Yearbook: https://amzn.to/4pl7XQ8  

Curious Minds literary agency : https://curiousmindsagency.com

Helen Coyle: https://www.helencoyle.com

Endnote: https://endnote.co.uk/

Mendeley:  https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/mendeley-cite

Connect with Helen:

Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen  

Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90

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