New to Publishing? Start Here! What Publishers Wish Authors Knew

Today we're joined by Justin Branch, Director of Publishing Strategy at Greenleaf Book Group. Justin plays a pivotal role in guiding authors through the early stages of publishing by customizing proposal tailored to their books' unique needs. In this episode, he tackles the most common questions and misconceptions he encounters from authors in the early stages of publishing. This interview will equip authors with the information they need to navigate the publishing world, talk to professionals, and make informed decisions about publishing contracts. Have a question about Greenleaf or the publishing process? Email us at contact@greenleafbookgroup.com and we're happy to chat! More about Greenleaf: Website: greenleafbookgroup.com Brochure: greenleafbookgroup.com/brochure Have a book you want to publish? Submit your book to Greenleaf for review: greenleafbookgroup.com/submissions Looking into the different options for publishing your book? We have a quiz for that. Take our publishing options quiz to see which might be the right fit for you. Connect with us on socials! Instagram: Facebook: Linkedin:

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New to Publishing? Start Here! What Publishers Wish Authors Knew is an episode from Published by Greenleaf Book Group | Book Publishing & Author Branding Podcast by Eleanor Fishbourne.

This episode is 37:31 long.

This episode was published on May 27, 2025.

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