2008 Publishing Writing 
Jane Friedman
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Michael Lewis hit the story of a lifetime when he published his bestselling book, The Big Short , about the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. Before writing The Big Short , Lewis was already regarded as a world-class storyteller. It was the ultimate setup.
Jane Friedman
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Instead, this agent convinced DePaulo to write a different book, one the agent thought would be “big.” Unfortunately, even though that book was published, it was not successful. It’s pretty rare that I outright dissuade clients from self-publishing if they seem well-suited for it, and DePaulo certainly was.
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The Creative Penn
JULY 17, 2023
What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. How can you combine multiple options for a more creatively satisfying — and profitable — author career? Look at you now.
The Creative Penn
DECEMBER 19, 2022
What has changed in the publishing industry over the last few years? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors.
Grammarly
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
In informal writing like personal essays, you are your own source, so you don’t need a citation. But for writing that uses information from outside books, articles, websites, videos, or even AI, citations are necessary. But first, let’s talk a little about the different types of citations you’ll be using in formal writing.
The Creative Penn
AUGUST 14, 2023
In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.
The Creative Penn
JANUARY 28, 2023
What do you need to consider when writing travel memoir? The clips are from Travel Writing World , Wish I’d Known Then , and Sacred Steps , and I was also on Into the Woods. I’ve included different clips on my Books and Travel Podcast, more about the walking than the writing side, so you can also listen there.
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