Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna
This podcast focuses on the business end of the pen. What does that mean? It's getting into the nitty-gritty of the business side of being a writer or publisher. We at Talking Book Publishing will bring in industry experts, Published authors, publishers, agents, and editors for conversations about what tools writers need to be as successful as they can on their publishing journey.
Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & Adanna
Latest Episodes
On Self-Publishing Success: Avoiding the Mistakes That Cost Authors
Think publishing your book is the finish line? Think again.Many authors unknowingly make small publishing decisions that lead to poor discoverability, lost sales, rejected bookstore submissions, or even leave their work vulnerable...
On How Book Proposals Land Publishing Deals
What do literary agents look for in a book proposal? Do nonfiction authors need a finished manuscript before approaching publishers? And how important are comp titles and author platforms when it comes to landing a traditional publishing deal?<...
On AI, Authorship, and the Future of Publishing
AI is one of the most talked-about—and misunderstood—tools in publishing right now.In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, we sit down with Julie Trelstad to explore how authors can use AI as a creative partner...
On Querying Literary Agents the Right Way with QueryTracker
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the querying process—you’re not alone.In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with Patrick McDonald, the creator of QueryTracker—the platform that has become th...
On How AI Is Transforming Book Publishing with Thad McIlroy
Are authors about to be replaced by AI — or empowered by it?Publishing technology expert Thad McIlroy joins Talking Book Publishing to explain how artificial intelligence is already reshaping the publishing industry — and...
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