Jane Friedman
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Jane Friedman has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, with expertise in digital media strategy for authors and publishers. People working inside the industry see me as as an expert in digital and self-publishing, while independent authors see me as a traditional publishing figure. Learn how to build a successful creative career during a time of rapid transformation in publishing.
Jane Friedman
3d ago
With an optioned NYT bestseller under her belt, one author assumed she was on easy street—but every writing career has bumps in the road ..read more
Jane Friedman
1w ago
Here’s how highly effective people and highly ineffective writers share the same seven habits, but apply their efforts in different directions ..read more
Jane Friedman
1w ago
We all fantasize about overnight success, but building an audience—and platform—takes time, persistence, and strategy ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Creative intuition is about trusting yourself to make bold choices, even when you can’t immediately justify them ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Whether your writing partner is your spouse, best friend, or a colleague, here are some tips on setting expectations and sharing the work ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
This is an introductory guide to the major self-publishing options available to authors today, and how to choose the right service for you ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Any self-publishing author can easily make a book available to Amazon, bookstores, libraries, etc. But availability doesn't mean visibility ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Self-publishing offers so many paths and options that it can seem intimidating. One debut novelist shares her journey, with valuable tips ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Identifying comparable titles helps agents and publishers understand where your book fits in the market and who your most likely readers are ..read more
Jane Friedman
2w ago
Word doesn't export to EPUB, but you can still produce an editable file quickly, without buying software or using a "meatgrinder" conversion ..read more