Kind of a Big Book Deal
The podcast for every entrepreneur who wants to land a book deal—without losing your mind.
Traditional publishing expert Meghan Stevenson blasts open the gates of the “Big 5” — Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette, and Macmillan — to share what every entrepreneur and expert needs to know about landing a book deal.
In episodes released every other Monday, Meghan shares wisdom and stories from 20+ years in publishing as well as interviews with authors, literary agents, and editors. She also answers questions from listeners like you.
Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur with an empire or are just starting out — this podcast will help you understand what you need to do in order to turn your dream of being a bestselling author into real life.
Episode 2 - The Basics: How Entrepreneurs and Experts Get a Book Deal
Meghan breaks down the six main steps to getting a book deal in this episode of the podcast, from writing a book proposal and securing an agent to landing a deal and writing the book. She also highlights the importance of building the right publishing team, including a skilled agent and an experienced editor, to maximize your chances of success and bring your nonfiction book vision to life.
Episode 1 - The Basics: How to Publish Your Prescriptive Nonfiction Book Traditionally
In this inaugural episode of Kind of a Big Book Deal, Meghan explains the difference between publishers and imprints, breaks down the Big Five publishers (Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, and Macmillan), and gives you the knowledge foundation to move forward with confidence.