Ep 78: Traditional Publishing Lessons with Neely Tubati Alexander

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Neely Tubati Alexander's second novel, In a Not So Perfect World (March 2024, Harper Perennial), was noted a "Best Romance to Read in 2024" by Cosmopolitan and received starred reviews from both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus.   In her second appearance on the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, we discussed her two-book deal with HarperCollins, and how her writing process and industry perspective shifted from Book 1 to Book 2. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS What changed the most between books 1 and 2 when it came to her writing  and marketing processesHow Neely's expectations for book sales change from book to bookThe benefit of being a debut author versus releasing subsequent books How Neely “protects the bubble” in order not to be influenced by others’ opinions so she can tell the story she most wants to tellWhether she reads her reviews (and when), and which she pays strong attention to (and even allows to impact the final book edits)ABOUT NEELY TUBATI ALEXANDERNeely is the author of women’s fiction with rom-com feels you can escape into with a smile.  If you like seeing women pursuing love AND careers, you'll love her books! If she's not tucked away at the little desk in her bedroom writing, you can find her at some kiddo activity (so many activities), drinking wine, or watching reality TV, usually both of the last two together.  CONNECT WITH NEELY(purchasing from Bookshop.org supports indie bookstores)In a Not So Perfect World Love BuzzINSTAGRAM: @neelyalexanderwritesWEBSITE: neelytubatialexander.comWHAT NEELY'S READING NOWRomantic Comedy by Curtis SittenfeldWhat It’s Like In Words by Eliza Moss 🧭 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 Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor 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/bookvisibility ✍️ 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