Mindset Meets Mastery

MMM 022: Myths and Misconceptions about Publishing a Book with Jodi Thompson


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“Don't fall in love with the first publisher who says they will take your book. It's not always a good contract. They're not always the right publisher.” -Jodi Thompson

Your manuscript is complete and you’re on the move to publishing your masterpiece. Then, you realize that finding a good publisher is harder than you imagined, let alone the entire publishing process. People think publishing is a piece of cake. Today, our guest, Jodi Thompson will break some of the myths and misconceptions related to publishing a book. Publishing is NOT easy and she will explain why. She will talk about the arduous process of finding a publisher, writing a catchy and convincing query letter, following the rules set by the publisher, and the actual publishing process. Jodi also shares some red flags to watch out for before entering any publishing relationship. Don’t miss out on this week’s episode and learn how to choose a publishing path that works for you!

 

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Highlights:

00:29 Myths About Publishing 

03:27 Publishing Is NOT Easy

08:08 Hybrid Publishers vs Traditional Publishers

16:11 The Publishing Process

19:08 How to Grab Your Publisher Through Your Letter of Request

24:49 Follow the Format and Avoid Vanity Publishing

29:57 Choosing Your Publishing Path

32:19 Red Flags in Bad Publishing Relationships

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