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

21/05/2025 56 min
Ep 125: The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman

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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!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 weaponHow 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 moveWhat nobody tells you about post-publication anxiety (spoiler: publishing a book doesn’t magically fix your inner critic)🗞️ The Damn Good "Can't Stop Writing" FormulaGrab the free nonfiction or memoir kickstart that's helped hundreds of authors get out of their heads and into the flow: 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/chapterone ✍️ 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 WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?Grab my 25+ done-for-you email templates, book launch graphics, and book promo tools designed to help nonfiction, memoir, and fiction authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Your readers are waiting! Let's get your book published! PublishAProfitableBook.com/Publish (use code AUTHOR25 for 25% off!)Support the show****** Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

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