Ep 100: Navigating the Publishing Industry with Megan Tady

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Megan Tady's second novel, Bluebird Day, launches on Dec. 3, 2024 (pre-order now!) In her second appearance on the podcast, we had the most wonderful chat about: How book launching is like a salmon run (it's such a great analogy). Strategies for best working with an editor while writing Meg's writing process, from first to final draft, and how it evolved from the first to the second bookThe best part of Meg's publishing journeyMeg's strategies for navigating the “wacky and wild” publishing industry and What she wasn’t at all prepared for when it comes to being an authorLINKSOrder your copy of Bluebird DayMeg's Instagram: @megtadyMeg's website: MeganTady.comMeg's writing, editing & strategy services: Word LiftMeg's first WTDBA podcast interview: Episode 36  WHAT MEG'S READING NOWAll Fours by MirandaBig in Sweden by Sally FransonThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Little Paris Bookshop by Nina GeorgeBummer Camp by Ann Garvin🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint WONDERING EXACTLY HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH SO YOU CAN STOP GUESSING?Grab the action plan and finally feel confident you’re doing this the right way.👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/actionplan WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉  PublishAProfitableBook.com/visibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport 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