Episode 503 - What book awards do to and for authors

The Extraordinary Business Book Club by Alison Jones

Sep 21, 202650:56Business

'You can be both disappointed for yourself and delighted for other people at the same time.' Book awards are great for visibility and credibility. But there's another side to them too. Entering for an award means putting...

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