Who Cares and Why Now? And More Editor Straight Talk with Cate Hodorowicz
We’re speaking with UNC press editor, Cate Hodorowicz about what she’s looking for; how she knows if a book will work as trade; how to set yourself up for a good book exhibit hall conversation with an editor; how to show you have a robust author platform even if you’re not active on social media; what kinds of honest conversations you can have with a press editor about expectations for the book; and the benefits of being part of a book series.

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When the Biography Writing Road is Long with Megan Marshall

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