#121 A Deep Dive into Hachette’s Legacy Lit Imprint Featuring Publisher, Krishan Trotman

Krishan Trotman is the co-author of the Queens of the Resistance series and Vice President, Publisher of Legacy Lit, an imprint at Hachette Book Group in New York. She was recently profiled in the New York Times and Essence magazine as one of the few African American publishing executives. She has committed over fifteen years to publishing books by and about multicultural voices and social justice. Throughout her career, she has proudly worked with leaders and trailblazers on this frontier such as John Lewis, Stephanie Land, Malcolm Nance, Zerlina Maxwell, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Al Roker, Ed Gordon, Lindy West, and other dynamic celebrity and bestselling authors. She is the self-described Beyoncé of Books, and mom to her son Bleu.

 

In this episode:

• The importance of partnership in publishing and how to make it work [2:41]

• How to navigate your book’s cover design conundrums [3:50]

• The benefits of acting proactively [9:45]

• Legacy Lit's mission and the true meaning of diversity in publishing [13:22]

• How Krishan sources writers for Legacy Lit and what to do to get on her radar [15:55]

• How publishers support their authors and uplift voices that might not be heard [16:01]

• How Krishan uses her spidey sense to make deals [17:58]

• An big announcement about Legacy Lit the types of books they are acquiring [19:53]

• How Audiobooks can make a difference [26:30]

• What will make you a writer that will get a publishing contract? [35:08] 

 

Connect with Krishan and Legacy Lit

 

Website

https://www.krishantrotman.com/

 

Facebook

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Instagram

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LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishan-trotman-14936934/

 

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https://www.threads.net/@krishantrotman

 

Legacy Lit

 

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https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/landing-page/about-legacy-lit/

 

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