How To Become A Published Author | Ore Agbaje-Williams

Update: 2025-02-26

Description

EP 70 - In todays episode I'm joined by Author Ore to discuss her journey to become a published author.

In today's episode we cover how to succeed in the publishing industry, the process for getting a book published and how much money you can earn for the various roles in the publishing industry, and as an author.

If you enjoyed this episode, this conversation on creativity with Charlotte is for you! | https://youtu.be/M-QWQorUy8I?si=1fEH_bi9D4Ecpq4N

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:03 - Is university worth it?
12:25 - How Ore landed her first job through Creative Access
22:15 - These are the different jobs you can do in Publishing
33:30 - Day in the life working in a publishing house
39:45 - You have to be willing to sacrifice to succeed
43:15 - I made a HUGE mistake!
46:55 - The importance of a literary agent
51:30 - Ideas can spark from anything!
53:25 - Getting inspiration for her first book and journey to publish
1:01:27 - Book publishing deals explained!
1:07:55 - Advice for anyone looking to write their own book
1:09:59 - Ore's metric of success for herself as an author
1:15:22 - How to deal with writers block
1:16:55 - Quick fire questions with Ore
1:18:43 - Ore advice to younger self

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