Publishing Secrets

Publishing Secrets Masterclass: 5 Secrets to Landing a Book Deal

Episode Summary

Do you feel unsure about the process of getting your book published, or even confused about where to start? This week’s episode of Publishing Secrets is packed with valuable information for anyone who aspires to publish a book, regardless of the publishing method you choose. Rockelle Henderson offers an inside look at just how much work it takes to publish your book, and what you should be doing right now to prepare. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy as you listen – you won’t want to miss Rockelle’s advice!

Episode Notes

In this episode, you’ll also hear:

• How Rockelle came to call herself a “literary manager” and what that title means to her
• The main difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing – and why the process itself isn’t actually all that different
• The entrepreneur mindset you need to have as an author, even if you don’t think sales are important to you
• Just how many people are involved in the process of publishing your book, and how they all come together
• What you need to be doing right now if you want to get your book published in the future
• What traditional publishers are looking for when they are deciding whether to publish your book 
• The top 5 things Rockelle says are the most important for you to keep in mind when it comes to publishing

BIO:

Rockelle Henderson is the President of Rock Inked, Inc., a New York based Creative Marketing and Management company specializing in the areas of Entertainment Marketing, Literary Management, and Publishing. Rockelle has more than twenty years of experience in publishing and marketing. In the past, she’s worked for some of the most distinguished publishing houses such as Random House, HarperCollins Publishers, Disney.Her business provides services for clients in Publishing, Hollywood, Technology, Sports and Entertainment.

Dedicated to helping people succeed, Rockelle founded the Bluffton Book Festival in 2016 to bring awareness to local and national literary talent. The Festival raises money for the Literacy Center in Bluffton, as well as the Book Industry Charitable Foundation where Rockelle serves as a Board Member.

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