Episode title:
Ep. 6 - The Business of Books-Part 2: Working with Authors, Agents, and Publishers (Special Editions)
Episode summary:
In this episode, Kelly and Alix continue to answer questions from our community! Be sure to catch Episode 5 for Part 1 of this discussion. All the questions in this episode are focused on what it's like to work with authors, agents, and publishers. We discuss LitJoy Special Edition books and the process of creating beautiful books and fan art.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- This episode picks up where Episode 5 left off - start time
- Is reading still fun when you run a book company? [3:57]
- Would we ever do a collector's edition of A Discovery of Witches [5:20]
- What books have we tried to created special editions of but couldn't and why [7:05]
- Publishers' schedules are paramount [11:00]
- What is the best part of your job being co-CEOs of LitJoy? [11:45]
- LitJoy's humble origins [15:50]
- What is the worst part of your job being co-CEOs of LitJoy? [17:22]
- We LOVE building community around books! [22:45]
- LitJoy's Purpose is to cultivate connection and joy through stories! [23:35]
- The how, when, and why of special edition announcement dates [25:20]
- How much control, or say, do authors have in the covers of their books? [27:35]
- If I want to be a published author, what recommendations do you have? [31:18]
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