SUMMER SERIES The Publishing Deal: Publisher Ruby Ashby-Orr from Affirm Press

Hosts Tina Strachan and Madeleine Cleary delve into the world of book publishing and the journey to getting a book deal. They are joined by Ruby Ashby Orr, a publisher from Affirm Press, who shares invaluable insights on how to perfect your book pitch, the importance of knowing your market, and what publishers are looking for in submissions. Ruby discusses the acquisitions process, offers tips for emerging writers, and highlights the importance of being open to feedback and collaboration in the publishing journey. The hosts also celebrate the upcoming release of Madeleine Cleary's debut novel, 'The Butterfly Women,' and prepare for a year of exciting new episodes. 00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast 00:56 Seasonal Break and Upcoming Episodes 01:55 Introducing Ruby Ashby Orr 02:31 Perfecting Your Pitch 06:41 The Importance of Research and Personalization 11:26 Pitching Events and Their Benefits 16:03 Ruby's Journey in Publishing 20:05 Understanding the Publishing Landscape 24:07 Submission Tips for Aspiring Authors 28:07 The Importance of a Detailed Synopsis 31:19 Common Mistakes Leading to Rejections 33:49 What Publishers Are Looking For 37:15 The Collaborative Editing Process 45:41 Understanding the Acquisitions Process 50:07 Top Tips for Emerging Writers 51:35 Final Advice for Debut Authors Join our Patreon community (  / thebookdealpodcast  ) for less than the cost of a coffee per month and support the pod! Your contribution will go to directly paying our sound producer, Brogan, and to help us bring you the conversations with industry professionals you love. Follow The Book Deal podcast on Instagram The Book Deal podcast (@the_book_deal_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos (  / the_book_deal_podcast  ) You can find out more about Tina, Madeleine and Natasha and follow their journeys here: Tina Strachan (@td_strachan) • Instagram photos and videos (  / td_strachan  ) Tina Strachan children's book author (https://www.tinastrachan.com/about-ti...) Madeleine Cleary (@madeleineclearywrites) • Instagram photos and videos (  / madeleineclearywrites  ) Madeleine Cleary | Author (https://www.madeleinecleary.com.au/) Natasha Rai (@raiwriting) • Instagram photos and videos (  / raiwriting  ) Natasha Rai | Author | Mentor (https://www.raiwriting.com.au/) If you want to stay in the know, sign up to Madeleine, Tina and Natasha's newsletters for the latest news first. Madeleine: Subscribe here (https://madeleinecleary.substack.com/...) ...