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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Book Deal Podcast, hosts Madeleine Cleary and Tina Strachan talk with Ruby Ashby-Orr, publisher at Affirm Press. The discussion covers topics such as Tina's upcoming book release, the importance of pre-orders, strategies for making a compelling book pitch, and insights into the acquisitions process within publishing houses. Ruby shares her journey in publishing, the types of books she finds appealing, and offers practical advice for emerging writers on how to perfect their manuscripts and navigate rejections. The episode provides a deep dive into the collaborative aspects of editing and the intricacies of launching a debut novel. 00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast00:40 Exciting News from Tina Strachan03:23 Meet Ruby Ashby Orr06:08 Tips for Perfecting Your Pitch08:09 The Importance of Query Letters12:54 The Role of Pitch Events17:31 Ruby's Journey in Publishing21:33 Understanding the Publishing Landscape25:35 Advice for Aspiring Authors27:27 Mastering Manuscript Evaluation29:35 The Importance of a Synopsis32:48 Common Mistakes Leading to Rejection35:17 What Publishers Are Looking For38:44 The Collaborative Editing Process47:10 Understanding the Acquisitions Process51:40 Top Tips for Emerging Writers53:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Links mentioned in this episode:Neeka and the Missing Key by Tina Strachan preorderRuby Ashby-OrrJoin our Patreon community for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videosYou can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videosTina Strachan children's book authorMadeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videosMadeleine Cleary | AuthorNatasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videosNatasha Rai | Author | Mentor If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here...
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