Holding the Publishing Industry AND Writers to New Standards

<p>Here’s the thing: we <em>love </em>writers, but this week on the <strong>Writeway Podcast</strong>, <strong>Rea </strong>and <strong>Joe </strong>are truly pulling no punches by<strong> </strong>taking both publishing companies <em>and </em>writers to task for the uneven playing field that has become a hallmark of the industry.</p><p>Truth be told, publishing companies are trying to take more from the authors they’re representing, by demanding more established <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/4ff47350-ab4b-4eeb-91a5-bd3533228a38/episodes/6a69cd17-298a-45b9-8ed0-58a15d097958" rel="nofollow">author platforms</a> and treating creators like <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/4ff47350-ab4b-4eeb-91a5-bd3533228a38/episodes/00cddd5b-4b9d-4dae-b157-17fc8102b6c7" rel="nofollow">sales machines</a>. Because authors continue to return to these wells, hoping for big paydays and bestseller lists, the cycle keeps perpetuating.</p><p>What this episode<strong> </strong>proposes is to stop the cycle in its tracks. Go into the process with eyes open, learn your options, find your people, carve out your niche. You don’t need mainstream publishing to enjoy a fruitful career as an author.</p><p>If you think we’re right on the money or way off the mark, let us know! Email us at <a href="mailto:podcast@writewayco.com" rel="nofollow">podcast@writewayco.com</a> and tell us what side of the line you’re on.</p>