My guest today is Cait Jacobs, who is My guest today is Cait Jacobs, who is THE Original Booktooker--yes, Cait literally created that massive TikTok phenomenon that has completely changed the publishing industry. Cait is also the author of a novel slated for next year, called Medievally Blonde.

In this episode, we talk about:

* what led Cait to post their first video on TikTok, and whether they had any idea it would go viral and blow up the way it did,

* what Cait has learned from BookTok about what readers love, and how they have applied to their writing,

* why they chose traditional publishing over self-publishing,

* advice for writers both for their writing and their online marketing efforts,

* navigating social anxiety and fame, and so much more.

I hope you enjoy the show!

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