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194 - Editing and Publishing Books (with Anna Paustenbach)
Oct 25, 2023
Anna Paustenbach, Executive Editor at HarperCollins Publishers, talks about her journey into becoming an editor, the role and responsibilities of an editor in the book publishing industry, challenges of selling books in an attention economy, the mix of surprises and expectations in book publishing, and working with the guest.
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- Books provide intellectual stimulation and create empathy for readers.
- Authors should invest in building a direct audience and diversify platforms for book publishing.
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The importance of intellectual stimulation and empathy in books
Books, both fiction and nonfiction, provide intellectual stimulation and create empathy for experiences or feelings that readers may not have. This aspect of books is deeply compelling and enjoyable for the editor.
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