Publishing Challenges - podcast

Authors may be most surprised that their book ends up not being solely theirs. In traditional channels, you sell publishers the right to publish your book--compromise is a big part of the process. Co-authors Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark, recently experienced this, when they received an offer to buy their book pending a title change. Their advice? Be prepared for a group dynamic. The act of writing is solitary, but embracing teamwork when working with a publisher and publicist is essential. Think of it as character building.