New York Times Instant Bestseller, Julia Bartz, talks about her publishing journey, from her first attempt at writing a novel, to parting ways with her first agent, to overcoming her fear of public speaking in preparation for the launch of her debut thriller novel, The Writing Retreat. She also talks about her latest novel, The Last Session.

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• THE LAST SESSION
• THE WRITING RETREAT
• Julia's website
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• Eva recommended Jennifer McMahon's books!
• Julia recommended Pleasure Activism and Rest is Resistance

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After an early near-miss, Courtney’s debut novel came out 10 years later, with a different publisher, editor, agent, and title. (Not to mention, completely re-written!) And her publishing journey didn’t end there! She’s now published with both Big Five and indie publishers, and in a variety of genres: novels, a memoir, and her popular nonfiction how-to book, Before and After the Book Deal.

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-Website: (info on books and classes and retreats): https://www.courtneymaum.com

-Substack: https://courtneymaum.substack.com/p/welcome

More here about Courtney's upcoming novel, Alan Opts Out.

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In this intro episode YA author Bethany Alcott will help me answer questions about imprints and Big 5 publishers, the difference between traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid-publishing, querying agents, dying on submission, and many more!

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Things we mentioned:

• Jane Friedman’s blog
• Jane Friedman’s book, The Business of Being a Writer, 2nd Edition
• Karin Gillespie’s series of posts exploring the three modes of publishing: 1. traditional publishing (big), 2. trad publishing (medium to small) and 3. self-publishing and hybrid
• Rachelle Gardner’s threads post
• How to Write a Stand-Out Query Letter
• How to Find the Right Literary Agent
• What I Learned from 90 Queries

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