The Publishing Performance Show
Welcome to The Publishing Performance Show, the quintessential podcast for both budding and veteran self-published authors! Join your host, Teddy, as he sits down with with successful indie authors and top experts in the publishing world, who generously share their unique journeys, creative inspirations, and future aspirations in their writing careers and the wider industry.
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Each episode promises listeners at least one actionable tip for their self-published books and a must-read recommendation from our esteemed guests.
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The Publishing Performance Show
Sarah Bullen of The Writing Room - Literary Matchmaking: How Books Find Their Perfect Publisher with a Book Agent
Sarah Bullen is a multi-published author, writing coach, and literary agent, leading international writing mentorships. She is the author of Write your Book in 100 Days and works with authors as a book coach and agent. Over the last two decades, she has had over 180 books published by writers she has mentored. She has held editorial roles across books, magazines, and literary agencies. Her expertise in writing and publishing provides invaluable guidance to aspiring authors, helping them develop their craft, structure their stories, and navigate the publishing world.
In this episode:
- The insider secrets of literary agent selection
- Differences between fiction and non-fiction manuscript submissions
- How to create a compelling book proposal
- Understanding the publishing industry's inner workings
- Strategies for becoming a successful published author
- The importance of online presence for writers
- Navigating the traditional publishing landscape
Resources mentioned:
- The Writing Room mentorship: https://www.thewritingroom.co.za/author-mentorship
- International writing retreats: https://www.internationalwritingretreats.com/
- Online author platforms
- Book proposal guidelines
- Genre-specific writing conventions
- Publishing industry networking
Book recommendations:
- The Ghost Ship by Colleen Dolan: https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Ship-Fire-Colleen-Dolan/dp/1637776365
- The Authority Gap by Marianne Seacart: https://www.maryannsieghart.com/the-authority-gap/
Connect with Sarah:
- Website: http://www.thewritingroom.co.za/
- Alternative Website: https://www.internationalwritingretreats.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahbullenwritingroom/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbullenwritingroom/
- LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/sarahbullenwritingcoach
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- @teddyagsmith
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