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S3: My Traditional Publishing Pivot: Why I’m Taking the Leap

S3: My Traditional Publishing Pivot: Why I’m Taking the Leap

Update: 2025-05-11
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What if your next right step feels completely out of character, yet completely right at the same time?


In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a decision that’s surprised even me: exploring traditional publishing for my next book. 


Yes, me — the die-hard self-publishing advocate. Yes, the same person who tells you not to wait for permission. Have I had a personality transplant? No. Although I have had a very long think.


In this episode, I share:



  • Why I’m querying agents for my next non-fiction book — and what I hope to learn from the process


  • How I’m navigating the “this happens to other people, not me” narrative

  • What it really means to listen to your gut, especially when it tells you something unexpected

  • Why I’m choosing to document the entire process — warts, wins, rejections and all.

  • How I’m creating space for curiosity, detachment and real talk around the traditional publishing journey


If you’ve ever wondered whether traditional publishing is your path, thought it was off-limits for “people like you”, or you’re just a bit nosy, this episode is for you.


I hope you enjoy listening!


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Let’s connect!


Website: https://stephcaswell.com/


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/


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S3: My Traditional Publishing Pivot: Why I’m Taking the Leap

S3: My Traditional Publishing Pivot: Why I’m Taking the Leap

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