Leah Hernandez, founder & CEO of Young Authors Publishing and Muse, shares her journey in publishing, advice for authors, and insights on the future of the industry. With over 60 books published in 8 years, Leah emphasizes diverse voices, partnership publishing, and the power of relationships in building author success.🌐 Learn more: https://www.museinc.netLearn the mindset and moves that lead to real results. Please visit my website to get more information: http://diversifiedgame.com/🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@DiversifiedGamePodcast/?sub_confirmation=1 🔗 Support Me Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/profile?u=15553364🔗 Stay Connected With Me.Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/GAMEDIVERSIFIED/Twitter (X): https://x.com/gamediversified LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamediversified Website: http://diversifiedgame.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] =============================Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Meeting Purpose02:15 – Leah’s Background & Founding Young Authors Publishing06:30 – Transition from Nonprofit to For-Profit (Pharrell Williams Funding)10:45 – Focus on Diverse Children’s Books & Black Adult Authors15:20 – Advice for Authors: Manuscripts & Target Audiences20:05 – Publishing Models: Partnership & Author-Invested Royalties25:50 – Editorial & Illustration Quality Standards30:40 – Looking Beyond Bookstores for Sales Opportunities35:10 – Challenges in the Publishing Industry & Self-Publishing Stigma40:25 – Trends: Influencers, AI, and Market Shifts45:00 – Marketing Strategies: Direct Sales, Networking, and Bookshop.org50:20 – Global Expansion: UK & African Markets, London Book Fair55:00 – Building Networks & Leveraging Author Expertise58:15 – Final Advice for Authors & Next Steps🎬Suggested videos for you:▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBJSpSxBBuA ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmxmzwnhZ3w▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQrzgwornbI ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3PsTkobKKE ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnqZniYw-0k =================================🔎 Related Phrases:This Is Why You’re Not A Millionaire Yet, Hard Truths You Need To Hear, Entrepreneurship Motivation, Success Habits Daily, Real Talk About Wealth, Best Side Hustles For 2025, Millionaire Success Lessons, How To Become Wealthy, Mindset Shift For Money, Daily Millionaire Routine, What Stops You From Success, Rich Vs Poor Habits, Millionaire Morning Routine, Business Growth TruthDGP&x%