Ep 125: The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman

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In this no-fluff episode, publishing powerhouse Jane Friedman speaks to the aspects of writing and publishing that every aspiring author needs to hear about.

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT:

• The myth of the full-time writer dream—and why your day job might be your secret weapon
• How to build an author platform without selling your soul
• The hard truth about bookstore distribution and hybrid publishing
• How sponsorships can turn your author newsletter into a profitable platform—and why subscriptions might not be the move
• What nobody tells you about post-publication anxiety (spoiler: publishing a book doesn’t magically fix your inner critic)

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פרקים

1. Introduction to Jane Friedman (00:00:00)

2. Jane's Background in Publishing (00:03:25)

3. Optimism in a Changing Industry (00:06:38)

4. Rejection and Literary Success (00:10:16)

5. Balancing Art and Business (00:14:56)

6. Self-Publishing Landscape Today (00:22:14)

7. Hybrid Publishing Realities (00:30:32)

8. Understanding Author Platform (00:37:56)

9. Monetization Beyond Book Sales (00:43:36)

10. Final Thoughts and Closing (00:52:29)