This episode, Emma talks about the publishing industry, the mystery of the Simon & Schuster and Random House merger, balancing professional writing and genuine creativity, and what she wishes she knew before she published a book.

Special thanks for our intro and outro music created by Meyer Joseph. Find him on his website or his Patreon. Resources for writers:

"US files antitrust suit to stop major book publisher merger." Associated Press.The Practicing Writer newsletter by Erika Dreifus
Blocked and Reportedon the publishing industry
Wendy Higgins on publishing advances and being told “Don’t expect to buy a beach house.”
Authors Publish newsletter and class program
FundsForWriters email newsletter

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