This week Vicky goes solo and runs her mouth off about how traditional publishers need to BLOODY DO BETTER. She got a message after the last episode, and that message inspired this little rant about a bunch of problems that traditional publishing needs to fix. Tune in and find out why independent publishing is so crucial for writers and readers, and what needs to change in the industry.
Key Takeaways:
[0:55] Joe is gone off to Germany and Vicky is fighting with sheep.
[2:45] Vicky is back with a follow-up episode to her last week’s podcast episode. Vanity publishing!
[3:30] How diverse are these big publishers’ editors?
[4:40] Including a ‘token’ character in your book because you think it ought to be there, is a problem.
[6:00] How do you write an authentic character?
[7:55] Most people want to read books from other diverse people, not just from rich white people!
[9:25] Don’t wait to be given permission.
[10:50] Want to know what a book coach does? That’s Vicky’s next episode!
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