Thrilled to be joined by author and publishing expert Courtney Maum! She gives us insight behind her terrific book, Before and After the Book Deal, and talks about the highs and lows of the publishing business. Tune in for her knowledgable tidbits about marketing, building an online platform, self-publishing, memoir, and more!
Courtney Maum
Website: https://www.courtneymaum.com/
Substack: https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/welcome
Social: @cbmaum
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