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How to Land a Book Deal: Meghan Stevenson Shares What Publishers Actually Want

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Have you ever dreamed of writing a book?

Maybe you’ve had the idea tucked away for years… or maybe a literary agent or publisher has come knocking, and you're not sure what to do next. Either way, today’s episode will help you finally move forward with confidence.

My guest is Meghan Stevenson, a former editor at Simon & Schuster and Penguin who now runs a boutique publishing consultancy helping experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders land traditional book deals—with clients earning over $6 million in deals from publishers like Penguin Random House, Wiley, and Hay House.

In this episode, Meghan shares:

  • What publishers are really looking for in a nonfiction how-to book

  • Her secret-sauce method that gets her clients agents (and deals!)

  • The biggest mistakes first-time authors make when pitching

  • Traditional vs. self-publishing: What’s best for credibility, visibility, and growth

  • How to use your book to land media opportunities and grow your business

  • Her advice for overwhelmed aspiring authors (hint: you don’t need to be “a writer”)

    Whether you’re ready to start writing or still sitting on a brilliant book idea, this episode will help you finally take the leap.

    Connect with Meghan:

    Take the quiz to find out if you're ready to write your book: https://www.meghanstevenson.com/quiz

    Website: meghanstevensonbooks.com

    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @megstevenson

    Tiktok: @meghan.stevenson.books

    YouTube: @meghanstevenson

     

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