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Notes from a Small Press
By Anne Trubek
Think of these as signatures, unbound. Thoughts, explanations, and screeds about the publishing industry by Anne Trubek, founder of Belt Publishing. For the bound version, pick up "So You Want To Publish A Book?" Belt Publishing, July 2020.
“Anne Trubek on independent publishing: the economics, the rights, and now AI.”
— David Moldawer
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Unsolicited Manuscript
By Abigail Monti
An inside peek at all things book publishing.
“Essays on the book business and what it takes to build a lasting author career.”
— David Moldawer
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Publishing Confidential
By Kathleen Schmidt
News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.
“A veteran book publicist on publicity, money, and how publishing really runs.”
— David Moldawer
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Not So Secret Agent
By Sally Ekus
An inside look at cookbook publishing from Sally Ekus, a senior literary agent (and mom, improvisor, and taco enthusiast!). Join a growing community of readers who value transparency and practical insights.
“Agent Sally Ekus on cookbooks, nonfiction proposals, and the deals behind them.”
— David Moldawer
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Writerly Things with Brooke Warner
I am an author advocate, publisher of She Writes Press, co-founder of Memoir Nation, book industry insider, and champion to writers who show up to the page because they must.
“Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press, on industry news and the writing life.”
— David Moldawer
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