MAKE IT MAKE SENSE: How the hell do you land a book deal (drama)
Oct 8, 2024
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Luce and Bel spill the secrets of the book publishing world, revealing the drama behind their journey to landing a book deal. They share personal anecdotes about heartbreak and collaboration that shaped their writing. The emotional complexity of self-exploration and the challenges of transitioning from short-form content to a full book are explored. Plus, they discuss the intense negotiations and sacrifices made to stay true to their vision amidst industry pressures. It's an entertaining ride filled with vulnerability and creative synergy!
The hosts discovered their creative synergy in a shared office, leading to a unique collaboration that transformed casual conversations into a published book.
Their journey through the ups and downs of writing a book highlights the emotional complexities of sharing personal stories while navigating the publishing industry.
Deep dives
The Creative Partnership Origin
The connection between the hosts began in a shared office space where they realized their creative synergy while discussing everyday topics over drinks. They discovered a mutual interest in writing and decided to collaborate after one of them suggested turning their enjoyable conversations into a written column. This kind of collaboration helped them articulate thoughts and ideas that resonated with their audience, showcasing their unique perspectives on current affairs and pop culture. Their friendship evolved through these interactions, laying the foundational relationship that would lead them to co-author a book.
Navigating the Book Writing Journey
The process of writing a book was filled with excitement, challenges, and plenty of humor as both hosts shared their emotional ups and downs during the project. They discussed the potential narcissism of writing a memoir, with one host reflecting on her initial discomfort about showcasing personal stories. Despite these growing pains, they realized that creating something meaningful out of their struggles allowed them to connect with others and offer valuable insights into their lives. The aim was to address the impact of the internet on their generation while avoiding the typical coffee table book format that many expected from social media influencers.
Securing a Book Deal
After an arduous journey of drafting and refining their book proposal, they encountered the challenge of seeking a literary agent to help navigate the publishing landscape. Their determination paid off when they sent their proposal to various publishers, resulting in multiple preemptive offers instead of a traditional bidding process. Eventually, they accepted an exciting deal that aligned with their vision for the book, marking a crucial step in their journey. Amidst the chaos of this process, they maintained secrecy about their project while celebrating their accomplishment in an intimate, self-made ceremony.
Luce and Bel are back on the mics to bring you one massive tell-all from the book publishing world. Together they go through their debut book 'Make It Make Sense' chapter by chapter, spilling all the tea on what was going on in their private lives (and their publishing lives) as they wrote each chapter. You're gonna love it.Get your copy of Make It Make Sense here!