Writing the Right Way: Book Publishing Wisdom with Meghan Stevenson
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Publishing a book? Learn the truth behind self-publishing, hybrid models, and traditional book deals with expert Meghan Stevenson. From securing an agent to building your platform, get industry-level insight in this episode of Coffee N° 5.
We'll talk about:
- Meghan’s journey from Big Five publishing to independent author advocacy
- The three paths to publishing: self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional
- Why audience size and platform are non-negotiables in traditional publishing
- Common misconceptions about advances, agents, and bestseller lists
- How long it really takes to go from book idea to publication
- Red flags and mistakes first-time authors often make
- The truth about ghostwriting, marketing, and “book guarantees
For more information, visit Meghan Stevenson's LinkedIn.
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