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Writing the Right Way: Book Publishing Wisdom with Meghan Stevenson

Writing the Right Way: Book Publishing Wisdom with Meghan Stevenson

Update: 2025-04-29
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Publishing a book? Learn the truth behind self-publishing, hybrid models, and traditional book deals with expert Meghan Stevenson. From securing an agent to building your platform, get industry-level insight in this episode of Coffee N° 5


We'll talk about:

  • Meghan’s journey from Big Five publishing to independent author advocacy
  • The three paths to publishing: self-publishing, hybrid, and traditional
  • Why audience size and platform are non-negotiables in traditional publishing
  • Common misconceptions about advances, agents, and bestseller lists
  • How long it really takes to go from book idea to publication
  • Red flags and mistakes first-time authors often make
  • The truth about ghostwriting, marketing, and “book guarantees


For more information, visit Meghan Stevenson's LinkedIn.

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Writing the Right Way: Book Publishing Wisdom with Meghan Stevenson

Writing the Right Way: Book Publishing Wisdom with Meghan Stevenson

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