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Transcript: What is the most exciting part, and what is the most challenging part, of doing publishing?
The most challenging part is all of the nuts and bolts, but more than that, also, it’s convincing people that this is book that they wanna read. Because in the end, you can publish every book under the sun, but if nobody is gonna buy it and read it, then you’ve got a problem. You’re not really publishing books then, you’re just, sort of patting yourself on the back, self-congratulatory, all that.
Convincing people to actually buy the books is a big part. And then to also read them. Because, as it’s often joked, buying books and reading books are two different hobbies, but in the end, you cannot sustain a publisher if people aren’t enjoying the things that they read. So yeah, that’s… that’s the challenge I think, is actually getting the books in people’s hands. Especially in this current economic and political moment.
The most exciting part is finishing a book. I mean, it – and also seeing people enjoy that book. I mean, I love seeing unboxing videos. I love when we get reviews. I do try not to read reviews because… it… reviews aren’t for the writer or for the publisher. Reviews are for the readers – other readers. So I try not to let them stress me out too much, but it is still very nice to see a review and somebody really really liked something that you’ve poured a ton of work into.
The most exciting part is when it works, and when it goes the ways its supposed to do, you see happy readers and finished products out in the world.
Feel free to drop me any questions you might have for an indie publisher. Let me know what you think. Bye!
