The Publisher And The Writer

By: Seana Smith & Jane Curry
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  • Summary

  • Join publisher Jane Curry of Ventura Press and Jane Curry Advisory and author Seana Smith as they explain the inside story of writing and publishing books.


    We cover traditional publishing and self-publishing, with insight, advice and inspiration for all unpublished writers.


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  • 5. Selling In + Selling Through

    5. Selling In + Selling Through
    Sep 15 2024

    This episode explores and explains the two parts of selling books. Selling in covers publishers and distributors selling books into bookshops in advance of publiscation. Selling through covers the books actually being sold into the hands of readers via bookshops.


    • The importance of the month of publication, once that is set it cannot move.
    • Everything works backwards from the publication month.
    • Book reps (representatives) visit bookshops, large and small, and sell the book to them.
    • Larger sales into larger shops is discussed and the value of being in bookshop catalogues.
    • Why ‘spine out’ is not what you want.
    • Bookshops receive the books and then they are the ones doing the actual selling to customers.
    • The value of advance reading copies (ARCs).
    • Online booksellers respond to demand, but do not create it.
    • Pros and cons for pre-orders, who tends to do well with that.
    • Sell through of books is crucial in first month or two.
    • Returns are just a part of the book business.
    • Every book has a life cycle.
    • Visits to bookshops are terrific for authors, once book is stocked.
    • Covers are crucial, a good one makes a difference.
    • What is RRP?
    • How to keep sales going? Be an energetic author.



    Jane Curry Links

    • Jane Curry Advisory: www.janecurryadvisory.com
    • Ventura Press: www.venturapress.com.au
    • www.instagram.com/venturapress__
    • www.instagram.com/janecurry1


    Seana Smith Links

    • Seana Smith website: www.seanasmith.com
    • Sober Journeys website: wwwsoberjourneys.com
    • www.instagram.com/seanasmith
    • www.instagram.com/sober_journeys



    Buy Going Under

    In Australia: Going Under is available in bookshops and online stores in Australia and on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    In the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    In the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    Going Under Audiobook: Going Under on Audible, narrated by Seana Smith, click here.



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    https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-sea

    License code: JIDFICQZAHSVHXUS


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    30 mins
  • 6. Editing The Manuscript

    6. Editing The Manuscript
    Sep 15 2024
    Editing books is the topic of this podcast, and it’s a vast one. Jane explains the three major types of editing: The structural editThe line edit aka copy editProofreading This is a deep dive on best practices, working with the right editor, the editor’s skill set. You will learn what to expect from an editor and how to ensure that you and your editor work well together. We also discuss the issues in the digital era with version control and making sure that the right final manuscript that is published. Jane chats about contemporary books which take out all punctuation and the pace that gives. Role of the publisher in making changes to the manuscript, before the structural edit. We chat about the close relationship between writers and editors and the trust needed. The pitfalls of finding an editor online and not investing in a good editor. There’s advice about avoiding vanity presses and about taking time with your writing and the editing process. Books mentioned:Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynne TrussGoing Under by Seana SmithInstitute of Professional EditorsKim Kelly - authorBuy Going UnderIn Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/In the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/In the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/Going Under Audiobook: Going Under on Audible, narrated by Seana Smith, click here.Jane Curry LinksJane Curry Advisory: www.janecurryadvisory.comVentura Press: www.venturapress.com.auwww.instagram.com/venturapress__www.instagram.com/janecurry1Seana Smith LinksSeana Smith website: www.seanasmith.comSober Journeys website: wwwsoberjourneys.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-seaLicense code: JIDFICQZAHSVHXUS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    30 mins
  • 4. The Art + Craft Of Writing

    4. The Art + Craft Of Writing
    Sep 8 2024
    • Quick chat about what we’ve been up to in our daily writing and publishing work.
    • The prequel to writing is reading great books, and learning from them.
    • Deciding what to write, asking yourself what you love to read.
    • Finding out what is popular and what might sell, the joys of loitering in bookshops.
    • The importance of understanding genres in fiction especially. Know your genre!
    • Literary fiction versus genre fiction and the blurred edges.
    • Writing is a craft and can be taught and learned.
    • Seana lists some of the courses done in creative non-fiction.
    • Discussion about creative writing post-grad courses and PhDs.
    • Writing tips: getting started and keeping going.
    • Writing first draft is one thing but the editing often takes far longer.
    • The importance of the opening lines.



    Links for this week’s podcast can be found in the show notes.



    Jane Curry Links

    • Jane Curry Advisory: www.janecurryadvisory.com
    • Ventura Press: www.venturapress.com.au
    • www.instagram.com/venturapress__
    • www.instagram.com/janecurry1



    Seana Smith Links

    • Seana Smith website: www.seanasmith.com
    • Sober Journeys website: wwwsoberjourneys.com
    • www.instagram.com/seanasmith
    • www.instagram.com/sober_journeys
    • https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatdidyoureadtoday/



    Buy Going Under

    In Australia: Going Under is available in bookshops and online stores in Australia and on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    In the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    In the UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Under-memoir-secrets-addiction/dp/0645497231/

    Going Under Audiobook: Going Under on Audible, narrated by Seana Smith, click here.



    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

    https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-sea

    License code: JIDFICQZAHSVHXUS



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    32 mins
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