In this episode of the Coach Write Podcast, host Helen O'Neill speaks with Dr. Katie Best, founder of Katie Best Associates and author of ‘The 10 Toughest Leadership Problems and How to Solve Them,’ published by Pan Macmillan. Katie shares how she went from yearning to write a book, to academic study, dabbling with fiction and then landing a traditional publishing deal with a major publisher. She provides invaluable insights into the traditional publishing process, including how she systematically approached finding an agent, and took a business approach to international rights negotiations. We cover: How to build time to write into your schedule Finding and choosing an agent What’s required to pitch traditional publishers The reality of the publishing timeline How referencing software can save time during editing   Connect with Katie: Website: https://www.katiebest.com Newsletter (Dear Katie - leadership agony aunt fortnightly newsletter): https://www.katiebest.com/dear-katie  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatiebest Book: https://amzn.to/4mjrKNf   People and resources mentioned: The Writers and Artists Yearbook: https://amzn.to/4pl7XQ8   Curious Minds literary agency : https://curiousmindsagency.com Helen Coyle: https://www.helencoyle.com Endnote: https://endnote.co.uk/ Mendeley:  https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/mendeley-cite   Connect with Helen: Website: https://www.helenoneillcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneillhelen   Register to join the next cohort of Coach Write 90: https://www.coachwrite.co.uk/coachwrite90   (some of the links above are affiliate links)