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Tell The Damn Story, ep 309: Break into Mainstream Publishing: Expert Insights with Authors Tom Sniegoski & Jeannine Acheson

from Tell The Damn Story · host Alex Simmons & Chris Ryan

How do you come up with a series concept?  How do you write it?  How do you pitch it to publishers?  In this episode, Chris and Alex dive deep into the intricate world of getting a book series mainstream published. Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan are joined by acclaimed writers Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson, whose diverse projects, including Vampirella, Dark Reflections, and Soultaker, have captured the imaginations of many.  We'll delve into the practical aspects of managing multiple scripts, juggling new ideas with ongoing projects, and the inside scoop on their latest novella, Nira, from Bad Handbooks. The episode also illuminates the essentials of pitching, negotiating, and contracting, interspersed with personal anecdotes and professional insights.  Whether you're a seasoned writer or just a lover of good stories, this conversation is brimming with practical takeaways about storytelling, the business side of writing, and the creative process. So, tune in as we navigate the journey from the initial concept to the published series and every twist and turn in between. Have any questions or comments? Then please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: [email protected] And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us so we can help you? Then just... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tellthedamnstory

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