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Episode Synopsis
Banks Smither oversees the publication of Long Island-related books from the History Press. As Acquisitions Editor, he has built up a catalog of the lost, abandoned, haunted, and forgotten corners of the Island from Montauk to Brooklyn. On today’s episode he discusses the publication process at the History Press – form pitch to publication to promotion. He also explains what he looks for in a proposal and what he’s learned about Long Island history working with authors such as Keriann Flanagan Brosky and Bill Bleyer. If you feel you have your own Long Island history story to tell, visit their website and get in touch! Further Research The History Press Arcadia Press Audio Footnote: Bill Bleyer Kerriann Flanagan Brosky
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