18.19: What is Publishing For, Anyway?
Writing Excuses - En podkast av Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler - Søndager
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In this episode, we unpack what the publishing industry is, what exactly it does, and why it does it. We also outline the first steps for preparing to talk to an agent or publisher.Homework: If you had to sit down with a publisher today and convince them that there's a market for you book, how would you start doing it? Make a list of 3-5 titles that your book is similar to, and describe your target audience.Thing of the Week: Kate McKean’s Agents and Books on SubstackMentioned Links: "The Publishing Question" by DongWon SongCredits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/writing-excuses2130/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy