Between the Lines https://laurenerickson.podbean.com Better understand the publishing industry by diving into the opaque business of books. I provide commentary, advice, insight, and education on the world of publishing in the most straight-forward, no-BS way. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:13:41 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Arts:Books 1440 episodic Lauren Erickson Lauren Erickson No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16931149/between-the-lines-podcast-lauren-erickson_8csws5.png Between the Lines https://laurenerickson.podbean.com 144 144 What Happens AFTER an Author Hits New York Times Bestseller? What Happens AFTER an Author Hits New York Times Bestseller? https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/what-happens-after-an-author-hits-new-york-times-bestseller/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/what-happens-after-an-author-hits-new-york-times-bestseller/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:13:41 -0500 laurenerickson.podbean.com/40d1913f-6d87-3952-965b-b1b9d693759b Ever wondered what happens after an author makes it onto one of the most coveted bestseller lists in the industry? We take a deep dive into how the list works, what it takes to increase your chances, and the kinds of perks you get from hitting it.

 

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]]> Lauren Erickson false No 992 7 full How many followers do you need to publish a book? How many followers do you need to publish a book? https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-many-followers-do-you-need-to-publish-a-book/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-many-followers-do-you-need-to-publish-a-book/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:49:27 -0600 laurenerickson.podbean.com/abebbf3d-ca63-3f30-ae7a-5f9c965d0575 Is there a magic number for how many followers you need to have in order to publish a book? We'll discuss if there is one, what publishers look for in a writer's platform, and first steps you can do to start building yours.

]]> Is there a magic number for how many followers you need to have in order to publish a book? We'll discuss if there is one, what publishers look for in a writer's platform, and first steps you can do to start building yours.

]]> Lauren Erickson false No 1036 6 full How to Get Traditionally Published as a New Writer How to Get Traditionally Published as a New Writer https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-traditionally-published-as-a-new-writer/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-to-get-traditionally-published-as-a-new-writer/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:07:00 -0600 laurenerickson.podbean.com/65f594e4-ba97-3a12-b616-2d5e44545847 Wanna publish a book but have no idea how to do it? This podcast offers an in-depth overview of exactly how to become a published author, especially if you're a writer with minimal experience.

]]> Wanna publish a book but have no idea how to do it? This podcast offers an in-depth overview of exactly how to become a published author, especially if you're a writer with minimal experience.

]]> Lauren Erickson false No 2466 5 full My Hot Take: Popular Books Aren’t That Good & Here’s Why My Hot Take: Popular Books Aren’t That Good & Here’s Why https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/my-hot-take-popular-books-aren-t-that-good-here-s-why/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/my-hot-take-popular-books-aren-t-that-good-here-s-why/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:59:38 -0600 laurenerickson.podbean.com/e4af787d-4817-3357-8d21-9e727ecfe481 I don't think popular, bestselling books are that good mostly because it seems like the emphasis has shifted from the author's creative merit to more of who they are, their credentials, and any previous success they've had. What do you think?

]]> I don't think popular, bestselling books are that good mostly because it seems like the emphasis has shifted from the author's creative merit to more of who they are, their credentials, and any previous success they've had. What do you think?

]]> Lauren Erickson false No 838 4 full 5 Signs You’re Ready to Write a Book 5 Signs You’re Ready to Write a Book https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/5-signs-you-re-ready-to-write-a-book/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/5-signs-you-re-ready-to-write-a-book/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:18:59 -0600 laurenerickson.podbean.com/3e254b30-b98c-3685-b8b9-8085d8730893 How do you know if you're ready to write a book? I reveal 5 specific signs that indicate your author-readiness based on my own observations, research, and experience. 🤓✍🏼

]]> How do you know if you're ready to write a book? I reveal 5 specific signs that indicate your author-readiness based on my own observations, research, and experience. 🤓✍🏼

]]> Lauren Erickson false No 542 3 full How Publishers Make Their Money How Publishers Make Their Money https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-publishers-make-their-money/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-publishers-make-their-money/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:50:52 -0500 laurenerickson.podbean.com/36ecd502-6f10-3767-96d0-732c4b92a259 Ever wondered how publishers are able to produce so many books for so many authors? In this episode, we dive deep into how the money works. 

]]> Ever wondered how publishers are able to produce so many books for so many authors? In this episode, we dive deep into how the money works. 

]]> Lauren Erickson false No 874 2 full How Authors Make Their Money (Advances & Royalties) How Authors Make Their Money (Advances & Royalties) https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-authors-make-money/ https://laurenerickson.podbean.com/e/how-authors-make-money/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:25:25 -0500 laurenerickson.podbean.com/0be0b939-b0a1-3295-a0bd-33e014c1b967 Is it possible to make a living off of your writing? In this episode, we dive deep into how the money works around advances and royalties specifically. 

 

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]]> Is it possible to make a living off of your writing? In this episode, we dive deep into how the money works around advances and royalties specifically. 

 

Find me on Instagram + Substack!

 

 

 

 

]]> A deep dive into advances and royalties for authors, and how each of them works. Lauren Erickson false No 1170 1 full