In this episode, Becky welcomes back Stephanie Chandler—founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association and Nonfiction Writers Conference—for a deep dive into publishing paths for nonfiction authors. Stephanie shares candid advice on navigating traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing, including how to vet hybrid publishers, how to protect your creative work, and what platform-building really looks like today. If you're trying to decide how to publish your next nonfiction book, this episode is a must-listen.
During the episode, you’ll learn:
- About Stephanie and her work in the world.
- What Stephanie has learned about selecting the ideal book publishing path.
- What Stephanie asks authors and listens for when helping them select the right path for their book.
- About the timeline of hybrid publishing and what can slow it down.
- What an author should look for when they’re selecting a partner to publish their book.
- How Stephanie’s organization vets manuscripts and what they look for in the manuscripts that are selected for publication.
- Guidance for nonfiction authors who want to set their work apart from the noise of all the books that are currently being published.
- About the various projects, initiatives, and opportunities that the Nonfiction Authors Association has to offer.
Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.
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