On Publishing

On Publishing

On Publishing is a podcast about books and publishing. Each episode features an interview with a publishing professional, including book editors and publishers, marketers and publicists, book designers and sales executives, as well as writers and authors from all categories and genres of publishing. In each interview we'll seek to draw out relevant stories and experiences from our guests, and discover some of the key lessons or truths they've discovered. We seek to provide this inside look at the industry for aspiring writers, book lovers, and anyone seeking a career in book publishing.

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1. Toni Weisskopf, Publisher of Baen Books – “What Do Publishers Want?”

January 20, 2020 On Publishing 00:44:07

On the first episode of “On Publishing” we talk with Toni Weisskopf, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at Baen Books, a well-known science fiction and military science fiction publisher. Our conversation covers a number of topics such as, ‘what is the spark that attracts an editor, or a publisher, to a particular book or story, especially in the genre of science fiction.’ We also talk about some of the books we’ve loved, Toni’s publishing journey, what it takes to lead a publishing team well, how Baen builds relationships with their readers, and more.
If you enjoyed this episode please like and subscribe so you can keep up with future episodes. If you have any questions about writing or publishing you’d like us discuss, or other people you think we should interview on the podcast, please send us an e-mail at info@thebinderyagency.com. Include the word “Podcast” in the subject line of your message. This episode was hosted by Alex Field and Ingrid Beck, edited by Joey Howell, and the music is by Not The King. Produced by The Bindery Agency, www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

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