The Corporate Grind of Publishing | (Or, Business Communication Norms & Tips for Authors)

Today, I'm talking about business norms in the publishing industry and some best practices for business communication to make your experience more fruitful. Related links: Your Agent Isn't Your Friend (Nor is Your Editor):    • Your Agent Is Not Your Friend (Nor Is Your...   Don't Piss Off Your Publicist:    • Don't Piss Off Your Publicist | Pro Tips f...   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:02 First Off, Publishing Can Suck 04:43 Publishing Corporate Grind 07:40 Don't Email Angry 09:22 Business Comm & Email Tips 13:03 Email Subject Lines 15:42 Streamline Requests 17:53 Good Faith Approach 19:48 Understanding Work Load 21:30 Nudges & Follow-Ups 25:28 Priority Reality Check 27:20 Passive Aggressive Escalation 30:30 Fire & Brimstone/The Asshole Paradox 33:10 Media Business "Vibes" 37:24 Corporate Rigidity 39:17 In Person/Video Interaction MERCH https://alexa-donne.creator-spring.com/ +BUY MY BOOKS+ Pre-order The Bitter End from your favorite book retailers: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... Buy Pretty Dead Queens from your favorite book retailers: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo... Buy The Ivies from your favorite book retailer!: https://bit.ly/3mkxyYj Buy The Stars We Steal from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): https://www.bookdepository.com/Stars-... Buy Brightly Burning from Book Depository (ships worldwide!): https://www.bookdepository.com/Bright... Buy BRIGHTLY BURNING on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brightly-Burni... Get Brightly Burning on Audible.com! https://www.audible.com/pd/Brightly-B... AFFILIATE LINKS: Shop Clever Fox Planners: https://cleverfoxplanner.com?aff=54 Use my code "ALEXA10" to save 10% on your order! +LINKS+ Goodreads:   / 16817128.alexa_donne   Twitter:   / alexadonne   Instagram:   / alexadonne   Newsletter Sign-Up: http://alexadonne.com/newsletter/ Website: http://alexadonne.com/ Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/alexadonne +FILMING SPECS+ Camera: Canon 90D Mic: Rode VideoMic Pro+ Lighting: Limo Studio Soft Kit Editing Software: Magix Movie Edit Pro