EP. 89 | How to Get Your Book Published Without Social Media: Insider Advice from an Acquisitions Editor

Today, we welcome author and acquisitions editor with Elk Lake Publishing, Jane Daly, where we pull back the curtain on what really makes an editor lean in instead of move on—from the first three chapters to the subtle signals in your proposal that say, “I understand this industry.” We talk about why following submission guidelines matters more than you think, how to answer “Why this publisher?” without sounding generic, and what a compelling marketing plan looks like when you’re not using social media. Listen in!

Tune in to Hear:

The one question your proposal must answer well (and the response that made Jane laugh out loud and say “you are so in”)
What an acquisitions editor actually thinks about social media follower counts
How to reframe “platform” so it stops feeling like an impossible mountain to climb
The surprisingly simple marketing tactic Jane uses as a self-described introvert
Why small and mid-size publishers might be the smartest first step for debut authors, and what a realistic contract expectation actually looks like

More About Jane:

Jane Daly is the author of sixteen books, including two nonfiction works. When she isn’t hunched over her computer, she is on the move – literally. She and her husband of 48 years make their home in Rigsby, their 37-foot motor home. Together they chase sunsets, discover quirky roadside attractions, and take the Gospel to fellow travelers.