Missing Pages: An Investigative Podcast on the Book Publishing Industry A Writer's Dreams vs. Reality
Sep 26, 2022
Discover the realities of the publishing industry as authors navigate the challenges of full-time jobs, submission processes, and the role of literary agents. Explore the inner workings of book publishing, from contracts and editors to audiobooks and theme park adaptations. Learn about the demanding job of an editor, the challenges of book marketing, and the importance of genre classification. Get book recommendations and learn more about the podcast 'Missing Pages' and its production team.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Reality of Being a Writer
01:37 • 13min
Agents, Contracts, and Editors: Navigating the Book Publishing World
14:34 • 4min
The Realities of an Editor's Job
18:47 • 11min
The Reality of Book Publishing and Marketing
29:28 • 3min
The Importance of Communication and Genre Classification in the Publishing Process
32:24 • 7min
Book Recommendations and Podcast Information
39:50 • 4min