Pursuing the Traditional Publishing Path
An episode of the The Career Author Podcast podcast, hosted by J. Thorn, titled "Pursuing the Traditional Publishing Path" was published on November 7, 2019 and runs 51 minutes.
November 7, 2019 ·51m · The Career Author Podcast
Summary
Pursuing the traditional publishing path has been something that independent authors have traditionally avoided for many reasons. Whether it’s lack of control or a smaller share of royalties, many self-published authors have become career authors without playing the game with the Big 5.But could there be legitimate and worthwhile reasons why indies would pursue traditional publishing now? Join J. and Zach in an honest conversation about that “other side” of publishing that has been historically difficult to cross into.The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.In this episode, you’ll discover:The definition of traditional publishingWhy authors can’t choose traditional publishing, but only to pursue itWhen an author should consider the pursuit of a traditional publishing contractWhat J. is doing with an unpublished manuscriptWhy Zach might want to pursue traditional publishingAlso, discover the one question you need to ask yourself to avoid plot holes and character inconsistencies.Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/ Leave us a comment: Is traditional publishing something you’ve pursued? Why or why not? If so, what has been your experience?Thanks to all of our Patrons.Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthorWant to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/Links:J.’s mastermind group - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermindThe Writer’s Well Episode 145: Should I give up or double down? - https://shows.pippa.io/thewriterswell/episodes/ep145The November Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.comThe Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthorThree Story Method - http://threestorymethod.comMolten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.comEvents - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Description
Pursuing the traditional publishing path has been something that independent authors have traditionally avoided for many reasons. Whether it’s lack of control or a smaller share of royalties, many self-published authors have become career authors without playing the game with the Big 5.
But could there be legitimate and worthwhile reasons why indies would pursue traditional publishing now? Join J. and Zach in an honest conversation about that “other side” of publishing that has been historically difficult to cross into.
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The definition of traditional publishing
- Why authors can’t choose traditional publishing, but only to pursue it
- When an author should consider the pursuit of a traditional publishing contract
- What J. is doing with an unpublished manuscript
- Why Zach might want to pursue traditional publishing
Also, discover the one question you need to ask yourself to avoid plot holes and character inconsistencies.
Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/
Leave us a comment: Is traditional publishing something you’ve pursued? Why or why not? If so, what has been your experience?
Thanks to all of our Patrons.
Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com
Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor
Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/
Links:
J.’s mastermind group - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind
The Writer’s Well Episode 145: Should I give up or double down? - https://shows.pippa.io/thewriterswell/episodes/ep145
The November Giveaway is up now! - http://www.thecareerauthor.com
The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor
Three Story Method - http://threestorymethod.com
Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com
Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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