How to Thrive in Traditional Publishing with Stephanie Carey from Joffe Books

The Author Wheel Podcast

The new digital-first traditional publisher...
It's been awhile since we talked about the differences, pros and cons of traditional versus indie publishing.
As our tagline says, "We believe there's no single right way to produce, publish, or promote your writing, only what works for you!"
Which is why we're excited to have Stephanie Carey on the show. Steph is the Commissioning Editor at Joffe Books, one of the UK's leading independent publishers of commercial fiction, and they’re currently looking to expand further into the American thriller/suspense market.
We met Stephanie at the 20Books to 50K conference in Vegas last November, and really enjoyed our conversations. We always think it’s a good idea to learn about all of the publishing options, and Joffe has been on the cutting edge of the NEW digital-first traditional publishing space. Both indie and traditional authors will learn a lot from this one!
The indie publishing landscape can feel like untamed wilderness, but Stephanie reveals how Joffe provides a collaborative yet hands-on approach, giving authors the reins over editorial decisions and cover art. This blend of control and support could be the nurturing ground needed for authors to flourish long-term.
If pitching publishers is on your horizon, Stephanie has advice on how to query, what to do, and better yet, what NOT to do as you seek a contract.
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Fejezetek

1. Author Wheel Interview With Joffe Publishing (00:00:00)

2. Editorial Journey in Publishing (00:08:08)

3. Indie Publisher's Hands-on Approach (00:16:36)

4. Book Submission Process and Tips (00:30:33)

5. Support Jaffe Books Podcast Episode (00:44:15)