On Publishing

In the last episode of On Publishing in season one, we talk about things we're seeing happening in the publishing industry in the time of coronavirus, and we answer some listener questions, including: "Why do I need a literary agent?" "How can I successfully pitch to a literary agent or editor at a writer's conference?" "What is the difference between traditional and indie publishers?" and "How would I go about hiring an illustrator for my children's book?" If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future seasons and weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing industry or process that you'd like us discuss on a future episode, or other people we should interview, please send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

New York Times bestselling author and writing coach, Jerry B. Jenkins, has written nearly 200 books including numerous contemporary and historical novels, autobiographies with celebrated figures and sports stars, children's books, young adult novels, and a variety of nonfiction. He is perhaps best known for co-authoring the Left Behind series of novels, 7 of which debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestsellers list. Jerry continues to write every day, and he also shares his wisdom on his blog and website, and in coaching writers through his superb writing courses and masterclasses. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss on a future episode, or other people we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

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Heather Dixon Adams, the founder and CEO of Choice Media & Communications, joins us to talk about the ever-changing world of publicity, PR, and book promotion. In this practical and insightful interview, Heather shares a wealth of knowledge about how authors can adapt to the changing media landscape as well as her best advice for how writers can build an effective platform. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss on a future episode, or other people we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

Learn more about Heather and Choice Media at https://choicepublicity.com/, or by following @choicepublicity on Instagram.

Kathryn Renz Hamilton ("Katy"), senior editor at HarperOne, talks with us about her experience acquiring and editing books for one of the top publishers in the US. She delves into the intricacies of the editorial process and how she identifies projects with potential for her team. As always, we talk books and Katy also reveals a pet peeve when it comes to working with authors. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss on a future episode, or other people we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

On this episode of On Publishing, we talk with Courtney Maum, author of three successful novels, I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You, Touch, and Costalegre, as well as her new book, Before and After the Book Deal (Catapault). She tells us the story behind writing and publishing her first novel, which ultimately took more than ten years and multiple literary agents. Courtney also shares about her writing process, how she has learned to "write at the speed of fun," editing her work and working with editors, marketing her books, and what she's working on next.

If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss, or other people you think we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

You can find out more about Courtney Maum at www.CourtneyMaum.com, or by following @Cmaum on Twitter and @cbmaum on Instagram.

On this episode, we talk with Don Pape, publisher of Navpress, a publisher of books and Bibles in the religion category. During our conversation, Don shares how publishing has changed in recent years,  what he looks for in an author or a manuscript, and how he leads a publishing team. Don has long been known as a champion for great content, and he shares how the publisher-author relationship has become increasingly important as the market has changed. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss, or other people you think we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

Jennifer N. Baker, managing editor at Random House Children’s Books, talks with us about the nuts and bolts of the book production process, how to begin a career in publishing, as well as her passion for fonts. We also discuss the advocacy Jenn has done as part of We Need Diverse Books and her own podcast Minorities in Publishing. Jenn is a contributing editor for the online magazine Electric Literature, an in-demand speaker, and the general editor of the short fiction collection Everyday People: The Color of Life. Jenn was also named the 2019 Publishers Weekly Star Watch “Superstar” for her varied work championing diversity in the book industry. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss, or other people you think we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

Find out more about Jenn at her website www.jennifernbaker.com or connect with her on Instagram or Twitter (@jbakernyc). Listen to episodes of the MINORITIES IN PUBLISHING podcast at https://minoritiesinpublishing.tumblr.com/episodes.

When Christine Edwards stepped into the publishing industry, she worked as a buyer at Waldenbooks. After a season as a book buyer at Borders, the mega-bookstore that once competed with Barnes & Noble, Christine moved to the publishing side of the business, taking a sales job at the Crown Publishing Group. She is currently the Senior VP of Sales at HarperCollins. We talk with Christine about the ever-changing book marketplace and what it takes to sell books successfully. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and subscribe to On Publishing so you can keep up with future weekly episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing that you'd like us discuss, or other people you think we should interview,  send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Include the word "Podcast" in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.