In this episode, Sophie Riley and I discuss her life-long love of storytelling, her journey into the publishing industry, and how to build meaningful connections in the industry. We also talk about how she and a friend co-founded NovelBound, a writing community and resource center for next generation authors. Writers who are curious about traditional publishing will glean lots of helpful information!
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