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009: A Glimpse Inside Publishing's Secret World with Carly Watters
03/26/2024
009: A Glimpse Inside Publishing's Secret World with Carly Watters
In this chapter of Open Book, Carly Waters, a literary agent, talks about the multifaceted aspects of her work and insights into the publishing industry. Carly discusses her daily life balancing roles as a literary agent, podcast host, and writer. She emphasizes her commitment to educating authors about the industry and how every week brings new, varied tasks. Carly also touches on her client list, which is evenly divided between fiction and non-fiction, detailing her approach to working with clients, from managing submissions to addressing authors' anxieties. The discussion further gets into the concept of books as products and the business side of being an author. Carly shares her views on fiction versus nonfiction marketing, the importance of social proof and concept in building an author's brand, and the evolution of the author's role as a content creator. Additionally, Carly highlights her personal hobbies, how she manages her busy schedule, and the special connection she establishes with her clients. Connect with Carly Website: Instagram: Podcast: Connect with Jessica Website: Instagram: Substack:
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