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

Write the Damn Book Already

Write the Damn Book Already
Ep 125: The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman
May 21, 2025
Elizabeth Lyons / 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)

✍️ You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's start writing (for real this time).
 
No incense, inspirational playlists, or fancy mantras. Just a clear, doable plan to get your nonfiction or memoir draft written in 33 days. 

👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

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