HUB 481: EXPERT INTERVIEW - Jennifer S. Wilkov

I’m pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Pub Hub Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey.  What if you had a literary matchmaker, a creative consultant, and a publishing powerhouse all rolled into one? That’s exactly what today’s guest brings to the table. Known as “The Dear Abby of Publishing” and “The Literary Agent Matchmaker,” she’s spent more than 20 years helping writers at every level, whether you're drafting your first chapter, prepping for a publisher pitch, or dreaming of seeing your story on the big screen. She’s an award-winning author herself, but she’s also the go-to expert behind the scenes, editing manuscripts for publishers, advising literary agents, and helping debut and established authors alike bring their books and platforms to life. Through her company, Your Book Is Your Hook!, she helps authors navigate every path to publishing, build marketing strategies that last beyond launch day, and even explore how to expand their story into film, TV, and theater. From nonfiction to novels, screenplays to children's books, she meets writers where they are—and helps them get where they want to go. She provides writers with the guidance, structure, and industry access to turn creative projects into real-world results. Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Wilkov.  In this episode, we discuss the following: 🟠 The Five Paths to Publishing: Gain a clear breakdown of traditional with a literary agent, traditional without an agent, independent/self-publishing, e-publishing, and audiobook publishing—and how each one impacts your business goals, timeline, and strategy.  🟠 Building a Powerful Platform: Learn what “platform” really means to publishers, how to evaluate your reach, and the modern essentials for author visibility that drive real business outcomes.  🟠 Beyond the Book: Discover what it takes to translate your business content into sustainable income streams—think courses, speaking gigs, memberships, and even adaptations for film or TV.  🟠 Working with the Right Team: Understand why publishing (and everything after) isn’t a solo sport, how to vet collaborators and avoid industry shysters, and when to call in legal or marketing experts. Links LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.yourbookisyourhook.com  Biz Book Pub Hub Premier Partner “Boys Before Business: The Single Girl's Guide to Having It All” by Jennifer Wilkov  “Dating Your Money for Couples: How to Build a Long-lasting Relationship With Your Money and Each Other in 8 Easy Steps” by Jennifer Wilkov  “The Loved Ones Kit: The Enlightened Way to Organize Your Money And Life for the Ones You Love” by Jennifer Wilkov  “Dating Your Money: How to Build a Long-Lasting Relationship With Your Money in 8 Easy Steps” by Jennifer Wilkov  Books mentioned in this episode: “Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album” by Ken Caillat and Steve Stiefel “Stereophonic” by David Adjmi and Will Butler  Other Resources Learn more about the Editorial Freelancers Association. Learn more about the Women’s Media Group. Learn more about New York Women in Film and Television. Learn more about Stella Adler. Learn more about Wally Heider. Robbie’s Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com.  Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Flash Sale for entrepreneurial authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Biz Book Pub Hub Podcast features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices