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6 - Defining Success, with Michael Mammay
FromPublishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
6 - Defining Success, with Michael Mammay
FromPublishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
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Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Show notes and topics covered:how to define success for you, personallythe importance of audio, and the commercial impact of a good narratorcommercial versus artistic decisionswhat happens when a book underperforms, and what you can do about itnavigating option clauses for future bookshow sales track-records can impact future contractsusing leverage (when you have it!)What you can argue for in contracts, and how much you can push backthings you CAN do to help promote your bookquestions from listeners! (A few).Mike's specific advice:Success is specific and individual, and relative to your careerAsk for audio rights reversion with 12 weeks of releasePick 1 or 2 things in your contract you want to fight forResearch your audio narratorKnow what you want/need upfrontSunyi and Scott's added emphasis:your sales are not your fault!Links:Michael Mammay's Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/MichaelMammayMichael Mammay's website & blog (with tons of articles about publishing and writing): https://www.michaelmammay.com/
Released:
Mar 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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