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The Publisher And The Writer
Seana Smith & Jane Curry
17 episodes
8 months ago

Join publisher Jane Curry of Ventura Press and Jane Curry Advisory and author Seana Smith as they explain the inside story of writing and publishing books.


We cover traditional publishing and self-publishing, with insight, advice and inspiration for all unpublished writers.


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Join publisher Jane Curry of Ventura Press and Jane Curry Advisory and author Seana Smith as they explain the inside story of writing and publishing books.


We cover traditional publishing and self-publishing, with insight, advice and inspiration for all unpublished writers.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
Books
Arts,
Business,
Fiction,
Entrepreneurship
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3. Not The Slush Pile
The Publisher And The Writer
27 minutes 34 seconds
1 year ago
3. Not The Slush Pile

In this episode, we discuss a range of topics pertinent to aspiring authors, from differentiating between types of publishing (trade, educational, and self-publishing) to the process and challenges of handling unsolicited manuscripts. Jane shares insights into the evolving landscape of publishing, the digital transformation, and offers practical advice for writers seeking to get their manuscripts noticed. 


  • We use the term unsolicited manuscripts these days, and it is a good time to be sending them in. Publishers do not want to miss out.
  • Aspiring writers are seen as an opportunity for publishers. However, the reality is there are few spots each month for new writers. 
  • How Jane manages unsolicited manuscripts at ventura and the sticky issue of whether publishers send rejection emails, or just don’t bother. 
  • Seana’s experiences of sending in unsolicited factual book pitches. 
  • Jane discusses the opportunities that arise when publishers build a new list. 
  • How to keep up to date with the traditional publishing companies. 
  • The importance of sending submissions exactly to the publishing companies’ specifications. 
  • Agents in the USA versus other parts of the world. 
  • Virginia Lloyd’s service to help polish an agent pitch.
  • Seana and Jane’s experience of literary speed dating as writer and publisher. 
  • The skill of managing rejection and writer self-care.
  • Strategies for sending out manuscripts and pitches to agents and publishers.
  • Routes from self-publishing to traditional publishing.


People and websites mentioned

Virginia Lloyd - Lloyd Literary


Buy Going Under

In Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

In the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

In the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

Going Under Audiobook: Going Under on Audible, narrated by Seana Smith, click here.



Jane Curry Links

  • Jane Curry Advisory: www.janecurryadvisory.com
  • Ventura Press: www.venturapress.com.au
  • www.instagram.com/venturapress__


Seana Smith Links

  • Seana Smith website: www.seanasmith.com
  • Sober Journeys website: wwwsoberjourneys.com



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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Publisher And The Writer

Join publisher Jane Curry of Ventura Press and Jane Curry Advisory and author Seana Smith as they explain the inside story of writing and publishing books.


We cover traditional publishing and self-publishing, with insight, advice and inspiration for all unpublished writers.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.