EP063: Replay - How to Get a Book Deal When Nobody Knows Who You Are

Due to a whole mess of technical difficulties this past week, today's episode is a re-air of one of our most popular episodes of all time.  While it may not be new to all of you, some of you have probably never heard it before and, those of you who have might be in a different place in your business where this is a relevant topic. Either way, this episode is packed with really useful information - whether you'd like to have a book traditionally published or  go the self-publishing route. And, it dovetails so nicely with the episode I hope to bring you next week! Ever thought about writing a book but feel you don't have a big enough platform? In this episode, Melissa interviews Lisa Bolton about how she wrote a national best seller with a major publisher with virtually no platform and no name recognition. For a summary of this episode and all the links mentioned, please visit:ASLU EP 18: How To Get a Book Deal When Nobody Knows Who You AreFor a list of all available episodes, please visit:And She Looked Up Creative Hour PodcastAnd She Looked Up was born from belief that creating for a living takes a special kind of person: one part artist and one part businessperson. Some days the artist gets to be in charge, and some days, it’s the businessperson.  And sometimes that can create tension! But tension can be a really good thing - from it comes new ideas, inspiration, and growth. When you run a creative business you need to keep your “inspiration well” full, your mind and body healthy and your business brain sharp. You also need friends and a community that understand what your days are like. That’s why And She Looked Up was created - to create a space for Canadian female artists, creatives and makers to come together and share our ideas and stories while growing our creative businesses! Your host Melissa Hartfiel is a designer, illustrator, writer, and photographer with a penchant for vibrant colour. She’s owns three businesses and has been a self-employed creative since 2010. She resides just outside of Vancouver, Canada. You can connect with the podcast  on:Instagram at @andshelookedup Facebook YouTube Tik Tok at @AndSheLookedUpFor a list of all available episodes, please visit:And She Looked Up Creative Hour PodcastEach week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love. Your host, Melissa Hartfiel (@finelimedesigns), left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-employed as a working creative since 2010. She's a graphic designer, writer and illustrator as well as the co-founder of a multi-six figure a year business in the digital content space. She resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.