Write the Damn Book Already
Ep 74: First comes publisher, then comes agent, with Julie Chavez
Send me your writing and publishing questions!
In the latest episode of Write the Damn Book Already, I spoke with Julie Chavez, author of the incredibly well-received memoir, Everyone But Myself (January 2024, Zibby Books).
After Julie's life experience turned into a book idea, she wrote 30,000 words and thought that surely it was a complete, publishable book. Newsflash: It wasn’t. But she stuck with it, and within a few weeks of launch, it became a USA Today Bestseller.
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
- Why being naive is the greatest gift for authors sharing vulnerable stories
- Thoughts on why aspiring authors don’t understand the challenges involved in book writing (it's one of the things this podcast hopes to rectify!)
- Metrics authors use to determine “success” (including Julie's) + an exploration of the “machine” side versus the human side of writing
- How to trust when you've healed "enough” to write about challenges
- The lesser-known benefits of having an agent (beyond getting a book deal)
ABOUT JULIE
Julie Chavez is an elementary school librarian in Northern California. Her writing has been featured in Real Simple, the New York Post, and Zibby Mag, and she is the author of the USA TODAY bestselling memoir, Everyone But Myself. Julie lives with her husband and two tall teenagers in a house where she arranges her books by color.
CONNECT WITH JULIE
Website: juliewriteswords.com
Instagram: @juliewriteswords
Buy Everyone But Myself while supporting indie bookstores!
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--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast host
Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
Available wherever podcasts are available:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
Let's Connect!
Instagram
Website
Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com
The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.
To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
Send me your writing and publishing questions!
In the latest episode of Write the Damn Book Already, I spoke with Julie Chavez, author of the incredibly well-received memoir, Everyone But Myself (January 2024, Zibby Books).
After Julie's life experience turned into a book idea, she wrote 30,000 words and thought that surely it was a complete, publishable book. Newsflash: It wasn’t. But she stuck with it, and within a few weeks of launch, it became a USA Today Bestseller.
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
- Why being naive is the greatest gift for authors sharing vulnerable stories
- Thoughts on why aspiring authors don’t understand the challenges involved in book writing (it's one of the things this podcast hopes to rectify!)
- Metrics authors use to determine “success” (including Julie's) + an exploration of the “machine” side versus the human side of writing
- How to trust when you've healed "enough” to write about challenges
- The lesser-known benefits of having an agent (beyond getting a book deal)
ABOUT JULIE
Julie Chavez is an elementary school librarian in Northern California. Her writing has been featured in Real Simple, the New York Post, and Zibby Mag, and she is the author of the USA TODAY bestselling memoir, Everyone But Myself. Julie lives with her husband and two tall teenagers in a house where she arranges her books by color.
CONNECT WITH JULIE
Website: juliewriteswords.com
Instagram: @juliewriteswords
Buy Everyone But Myself while supporting indie bookstores!
WHAT J
MOCKUP SHOTS DEAL
I've used MockUp shots for years to create attention-grabbing images great for social media.
It usually costs $207, but they're offering a 60% discount on lifetime access with lifetime updates. It's a great way to get an unheard-of price on a product that will make you money and that you will end up using all the time.
Click Here for 60% off >>
Ready to start your own podcast?
Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101
"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"
--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast host
Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
Available wherever podcasts are available:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
YouTube
Let's Connect!
Instagram
Website
Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com
The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.
To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth