A Transparent Look Into the Publishing Industry, with Brooke Warner, Author, Writing Coach, and Publisher of She Writes Press

If you ever wanted a truly transparent look into the publishing industry, today's guest delivers just that. Brooke Warner is a veteran publishing professional who is involved in books, writing, and publishing from just about every angle. A former executive editor at Seal Press, she's now the publisher of She Writes Press and Spark Press, as well as an in-demand book coach and publishing consultant. Brooke is also a TEDx speaker, a columnist for Publishers Weekly, and co-host of the Write-minded podcast with Grant Faulkner. Now, if that doesn't already sound like a lot to you, then consider that Brooke is also the author of several books about writing and publishing, and is currently working on her own memoir. She knows the industry inside and out, and in this episode, she generously shares a wealth of realistic advice about what it takes to write, publish, and sell your book. You'll learn:

• What makes hybrid publishing different from traditional or self-publishing.
• Whether distribution into brick-and-mortar bookstores is important. (Hint: Genre matters.)
• Tips on writing a memoir—including how to determine whether yours is actually something that should be published.
• Why it’s of utmost importance not to rush through writing your book.
• How an accountability partner can keep your writing project on track.
• What realistic first-year book sales numbers actually look like—especially if you're a new author with a small platform. (This will probably be a big reality check for a lot of listeners.) 

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