261. The business of being a writer, with Jane Friedman

Many of you dream of making a living as a writer. Well, today’s episode features just the guest you need to learn from. Jane Friedman has spent many years in the publishing industry and knows a thing or two about what it takes to build a solid business of being a writer.Jane shares from her wealth of experience, and we get to talk shop about what it means to be emotionally resilient and set realistic expectations. We also discuss the nitty-gritty details of how to establish your writing business, like balancing income streams, integrating art, and avoiding the rabbit hole of social media toxicity.Jane has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Bottom Line, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and her latest book is The Business of Being a Writer, Second Edition (University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal.If you’ve thought about pursuing a career as a writer, this episode covers the essentials for success. Listen in now!Get to know Jane:WebsiteInstagram @janefriedmanFacebook @janefriedmanJoin the free newsletter, Electric SpeedBook recommendation: How to Say Goodbye, by Wendy MacNaughtonFollow me on:Instagram @stacyennisFacebook @stacyenniscreativeLinkedInYouTube @stacyennisauthorTo submit a question, email [email protected] or join my http://stacyennis.com/join and fill out the form on the page.