Publishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
Sunyi DeanIn 2022, two authors debuted in the same genre, with the same publisher, in the same year. Yet each of their books, and subsequently each of their careers, went in very different directions. That pattern repeats itself throughout the industry, over and over. Why does this happen, and what does it mean?
In this Hugo-nominated podcast, we aim to answer those questions and many more, using collated e... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksBusinessCareers | |||
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- Destroyed My Dreams, But That’s Life
A brutal, but very honest, look at publishing in the modern age. This podcast killed what was left of my dream of being a writer. It was mostly dead already, to be fair. This was just the podcast that finished it off. Most of us just die without accomplishing anything. That’s life.
But if your dream of writing isn’t dead yet, this will be helpful for you I think.
Apple Podcasts5LJTheWay1987
United States16 days ago - THE BEST
This is the best publishing pod out there! I’m a published author, 5 books by the big 4, and everything y’all talk about is sooo real! I noticed there are few episodes lately but just want you to know I check every week in case something has come out. your podcast has been so valuable to me!!
Apple Podcasts5Friend 27.7United Statesa year ago - Real talk but with a massive dose of bitterness
I appreciate the honest information but find the hosts’ (self-admitted) petty complaints about the “colleagues” in their chosen industry and overall bitter attitude tiresome. If they can’t find any joy in their chosen work and in the publishing industry then pursue self-publishing or do something else.
Apple Podcasts3NTH2024United Statesa year ago - Best Publishing Pod!
The good, the bad, and the ugly via HONEST, in depth conversations with people in the know! There is not just another publishing podcast. If you want the unvarnished reality of this complex business, this is THE PODCAST.
Apple Podcasts5HumanErinUnited Statesa year ago - Saying the quiet part out loud
Love the honest talk about the joys and challenges of a writing career. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5David BrunsUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Singapore/Arts/Books |
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