London Writers' Salon

#147: Jane Friedman — The Publishing Industry is Changing. Here’s What Writers Should Know About Pitching, Platforms & Protecting Their Work

Episode Summary

Publishing Icon Jane Friedman gives writers positive advice on how we might insulate ourselves against shifts in publishing trends, how to get published and navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape.

Episode Notes

What does it take to craft a pitch that truly grabs attention in today’s publishing world? In this conversation, Jane Friedman—publishing industry expert and author of The Business of Being a Writer shares her journey into the publishing world and she shares her advice for writers looking to perfect their submission materials and navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape.

We discuss:

• How to craft a compelling pitch that stands out
• The balance between art and business for writers
• Common myths about pitching and the publishing industry
• Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing: What to know
• Protecting your writing in the age of AI
• How to adapt to the evolving publishing landscape and stay realistic about success
• Understanding the real costs and considerations of hybrid publishing

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Resources and Links:

• 📑Interview Transcript
• Roxane Gay - World of Wakanda
• Monica Byrne
• Kate McKean Substack
• Jane’s Website
• Submissions materials
• Jane’s Website - publishing paths -  traditional vs alt publishing
• Created By Humans
• Jane’s books

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JANE FRIEDMAN

Jane Friedman has over 25 years of experience in publishing and is a trusted voice in the industry. She is the author of The Business of Being a Writer and publishes The Hot Sheet and The Bottom Line newsletters, which are read by over 40,000 writers and publishing professionals. Jane’s expertise has been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, NPR, and BBC. She’s an educator, speaker, and a leading authority on the business of writing.