How to Navigate the Business of Writing and Publishing: Expert Advice from Jane Friedman

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 Writers, if you've ever wondered how to navigate the ever-changing world of writing and publishing, then you are in for a treat. Jane Friedman, who has spent nearly 25 years in the book publishing industry is here today to talk about the second edition of her groundbreaking book, “The Business of Being a Writer.” Join us as we explore the most important part of the business of being a writer: the mindset writers need to cultivate to build a viable writing career. Get ready to learn the secrets to handling rejection, thinking not just about a book, but about your writing career, and Jane's number one tool for creating sustainability over the long haul.

Episode Highlights:

• 2:20: The Benefits of Seeing Writing as a Business
• 4:30: Writing a Second Edition
• 6:50: Writing with Foresight
• 11:54: Jane’s Evolving Mindset
• 16:20: Mindset Considerations
• 24:36: Navigating Setbacks
• 30:15 The Power of Boundaries 

Resources Mentioned During this Episode: 

• Write is a Verb by Bill O’Hanlon
• The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander
• My Latest Rejection Story by Jane Friedman
• The Attention Economy Substack
• Writing with Hunger: Mindset, Goals, and The Publishing Shift

Jane’s Bio: Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. Her latest book is THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER, SECOND EDITION (The University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing.

Connect with Jane: 

• https://janefriedman.com
• https://youtube.com/@janefriedman
• https://linkedin.com/in/janefriedman

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