How Books Work
Julie Satow & Alice Robb
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SEASON 2 is officially live! Join award-winning non-fiction writers Julie Satow and Alice Robb as they interview editors, literary agents, marketing executives, and other publishing insiders, shedding light on the opaque book industry and revealing what experienced and aspiring authors need to know Tune in for more brand-new episodes!
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S2E5 From Bantam Books to Bestsellers: Literary Agent Jane Dystel on Paperbacks, Proposals, and Publishing Trends
Jane Dystel, has been a literary agent since 1986, and, as the president of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret, represents bestselling writers like Colleen Hoover and Samantha Young. Jane spoke to us…
S2E4 From Ghostwriting to Fiction: A Conversation with Ada Calhoun, Bestselling Author
Ada Calhoun is the bestselling author of several nonfiction books and now her first novel, Crush. She told us about what she’s learned about structure from writing- ghostwriting- over 30 books; how…
S2E3 Gatekeepers to Goldmines: Inside the World of Literary Agents
Julie Satow and Alice Robb sit down with Laura McGrath, the author of Middlemen to tell the surprising story of how literary agents went from magazine brokers to the most powerful figures in American…
S2E2 The Speaking Circuit: A Conversation with Speakers’ Bureau Founder Christie Hinrichs of Authors Unbound
Have you ever wondered about speakers' bureaus and how they work? Or wondered whether they might make sense for you? Speakers' bureaus can be controversial, with some authors adamant that they are…
S2E1 From Manhattan to Milan: An Interview with Allison Malecha, Director of Foreign Rights
For our inaugural episode of Season 2 of How Books Work, Julie and Alice delve into the obtuse world of foreign rights, perhaps one of the least understood aspects of the publishing industry. Did you…
S1E10 Unveiling the Secrets of Book Publishing: Real Talk with Anna Sproul-Latimer
Join hosts Julie Satow and Alice Robb as they talk with Anna Sproul-Latimer, founding partner and president of Neon Literary. A literary agent who has sold multiple New York Times bestsellers, and…
Navigating Media with Anne Dickerson: From Manuscript to Mainstream
Anne Dickerson, CEO of the communications training firm 15 Minutes Group, helps authors like Maggie Haberman and Christine Blasey Ford prepare for high-profile interviews on radio and TV. In this…
Everything You Wanted To Know About Marketing Your Book With Anne Jaconnette of Doubleday
Take a journey into the world of book marketing as hosts Julie Satow and Alice Robb speak with Anne Jaconette, a senior marketing manager at Doubleday Books. With nearly a decade of experience, Anne…
From Editor to Author: Inside the Publishing World with Eamon Dolan
Publishing veteran Eamon Dolan—currently Vice President and Executive Editor at Simon & Schuster—has edited hundreds of books, including Eric Schlosser's FAST FOOD NATION, Richard Dawkins' THE…
Navigating the Nonfiction Landscape with Literary Agent and Former Executive Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Susan Canavan
Susan Canavan, a literary agent at Waxman Literary Agency, discusses the current state of nonfiction books, the role of AI in publishing, and how the industry is changing. She also shares insights on…
S1E5 An Insider's Journey with Leigh Stein
In this episode, Julie Satow and Alice Robb welcome five-time author Leigh Stein. From high-school dropout to memoirist, book coach, branding expert and BookTok enthusiast, Stein has experience with…
S1E3 Behind the Scenes with Ashley Alberico, Sales Marketing Director at Crown
Ashley Alberico is the Sales and Marketing Director for the Crown Publishing Group, a subset of Penguin Random House. In this episode, Ashley discusses what happens behind the scenes in sales and…
S1E2 Demystifying the Agent/Writer Relationship with Cherise Fisher, Literary Agent to New York Times Bestselling Authors Sadeqa Johnson and Tia Williams
Dive deep into the world of agenting with our guest, Cherise Fisher, who shares her unique insights from a 25-year career in publishing. In this episode, Cherise delves into the relationship between…
S1E1 The Changing Dynamics of Book Publishing with Libby Burton, Executive Editor at Crown
In this episode of How Books Work, Executive Editor at Crown, Libby Burton joins co-hosts Julie Satow and Alice Robb for an enlightening conversation about gatekeeping in the publishing industry, her…
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How Books Work has published 14 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.
How Books Work is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.
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