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The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston

The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston

By: Eva Langston
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 Eva Langston interviews successful authors about their long and bumpy paths to publishing and asks for their "tips for the road." Whether you’re just starting out on your own writing and publishing journey, or if you’re all-too-aware of the possible detours along the way, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes
  • 10 Years Before the Book Deal

    10 Years Before the Book Deal
    Jul 3 2025

    After an early near-miss, Courtney’s debut novel came out 10 years later, with a different publisher, editor, agent, and title. (Not to mention, completely re-written!) And her publishing journey didn’t end there! She’s now published with both Big Five and indie publishers, and in a variety of genres: novels, a memoir, and her popular nonfiction how-to book, Before and After the Book Deal.




    The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:

    -Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.

    -Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.

    -Send me an email at info@longroad.pub




    Courtney Maum:

    -Website: (info on books and classes and retreats): https://www.courtneymaum.com

    -Substack: https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/welcome




    Show Notes:

    More here about Courtney's upcoming novel, Alan Opts Out.




    Credits:

    The Long Road to Publishing is produced and edited by Eva Langston, and the intro/outro music comes from the artist Soundroll on #Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/lost-in-love

    License code: EEKRDQPCTGSBM5LZ

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Publishing Terms & Explanations

    Publishing Terms & Explanations
    Jun 2 2025

    In this intro episode YA author Bethany Alcott will help me answer questions about imprints and Big 5 publishers, the difference between traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid-publishing, querying agents, dying on submission, and many more!


    The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:

    -Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my Substack Newsletter for Writers.

    -Find me on Instagram and Blue Sky.

    -Send me an email at info@longroad.pub


    Bethany Alcott:

    -Follow her on Substack or subscribe to her newsletter, Writer Fully Alive

    -Find her on Instagram

    -Find out more about Whimsical Publishing


    SHOW NOTES:

    Things we mentioned:

    • Jane Friedman’s blog
    • Jane Friedman’s book, The Business of Being a Writer, 2nd Edition
    • Karin Gillespie’s series of posts exploring the three modes of publishing: 1. traditional publishing (big), 2. trad publishing (medium to small) and 3. self-publishing and hybrid
    • Rachelle Gardner’s threads post
    • How to Write a Stand-Out Query Letter
    • How to Find the Right Literary Agent
    • What I Learned from 90 Queries

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    36 mins
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