Creator Science #160: Tori Dunlap – A transparent look at writing a New York Times best-selling book. The process, numbers, and lessons learned.
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Aug 15, 2023 Tori Dunlap, founder of Her First $100k and New York Times bestselling author, shares her inspiring journey towards financial empowerment for women. She candidly discusses her experience in writing and selling her book, Financial Feminist, and the realities of the publishing process. Listeners gain insights into crafting book proposals, navigating literary deals, and the emotional aspects of launching a bestseller. Tori also highlights the importance of community support and innovative marketing strategies in achieving book launch success.
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Early Publisher Interest
- Tori Dunlap was initially contacted by a publisher in 2019 after a viral MarketWatch article.
- Despite the exciting opportunity, she declined due to her full-time job and limited bandwidth.
Importance of a Literary Agent
- Secure a literary agent early in the book-writing process.
- A good agent has industry connections and expertise, especially for lesser-known authors.
First Agent Experience
- Tori chose a friend in publishing as her first agent, valuing trust and shared understanding over experience.
- This resulted in a smaller advance than expected due to less aggressive negotiation.
