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Celebrity Book Deals and… an Indie Imprint for Men?
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Celebrity Book Deals and… an Indie Imprint for Men?

*It’s been a couple of weeks since you last heard from me, so I’ve decided to release this episode from behind the paywall.

In this episode of The Writer’s Verdict, I’m diving into the world of celebrity book deals and yes, I’ve got thoughts.

I’m talking about the recent announcement that YouTube megastar MrBeast (aka Jimmy Donaldson) is teaming up with none other than James Patterson to co-write a book. What does it mean for the publishing landscape, and where does it leave emerging writers trying to break through?

I’m also unpacking the slightly baffling news of a new indie imprint dedicated to publishing books written by men. Because apparently, that’s the underrepresented voice in publishing now…?

There’s a lot going on in the book world right now and as always, I’ve got plenty to say . Here are the links to the articles discussed:

What do you think about celebrity book deals?

I’d love to hear your take. Leave a comment or drop me a message.

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