Finding Balance in the Writing Business

As many of you know, Jane Friedman is a leading voice in the publishing industry. Her newsletter, The Bottom Line, provides nuanced, transparent market intelligence to thousands of authors. This week, Lee Gutkind chatted with Jane about the state of the publishing industry and how writers can find the right balance of focusing on writing and focusing on business. Jane also answered your questions bout book proposals, building a platform and more. Click play above to watch the full thing.Want more expert writing advice and guidance? Don’t miss our upcoming Narratively Academy classes!Memoir With Magical Realism: Starts Feb. 2431 Days, 31 Revision Prompts: Starts March 1Verifying Family Lore: March 12The Power of Visual Language: March 19Launching a Book Without a Big PR Budget: March 28Speculative Nonfiction Workshop: Starts April 7Want to be the first to know about new live videos and class announcements—plus get 20% off every class you join? Sign up as a paid member of Narratively Academy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.narrativelyacademy.com/subscribe