Episode 004: Jane Friedman Answers Your Questions

Show Notes:

In episode 004, well-known book publishing and marketing expert Jane Friedman gives listeners the skinny on everything from pitching traditional publishers to book pricing, promoting yourself, and more.

This episode includes:

• Advice on how to make the jump from indie author to traditional publishing...or if you should
• The pros and cons of book pricing
• Jane’s three tips on building your platform
• How to tackle writing with a business approach
• Jane’s one big Smarty Pants tip will surprise you and save you time
• Links:
  • Jane’s weekly email: The Hot Sheet
  • Query data base sites:
    • writersmarket.com
    • publishersmarketplace.com
  • Jane’s website: janefriedman.com
  • bitly’s link shortening website: bitly.com

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