{"podcast":{"title":"The Page & Podium Podcast with Dr. Amanda Nell Edgar","slug":"the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","podcast_index_feed_id":7063722,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/pageandpodium/feed.xml","website_url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19617522/PandPpodcastlogo.png","author":"Page & Podium Press","episode_count":85,"summary":"Are you dreaming of writing your memoir but feeling stuck or unsure where to begin? Tune in to the Page & Podium Podcast, the ultimate podcast for first-time memoir writers. We bring you expert advice from Page & Podium Press, a publishing team with over 30 years of combined experience helping new authors craft memoirs that captivate readers and attract publishers. In each episode, we dive into essential topics like structuring your story, outlining your chapters, overcoming writer’s block, and breaking through mindset barriers that stop writers in their tracks. With actionable tips and publishing insights, you’ll learn how to not only finish your book but also how to write a memoir that publishers will want to sign. Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the writing process, this podcast will guide you through the ups and downs of memoir writing with a focus on both the creative journey and the end goal—using your story to help others.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722"},"episode":{"title":"5 Steps to Landing Book Deal","slug":"5-steps-to-landing-book-deal","published_at":"2025-12-02T06:00:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/5-steps-to-landing-book-deal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722","url":"https://pageandpodium.podbean.com/e/5-steps-to-landing-book-deal/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s7khhne8rn0qipfr/yt_video_AzUfctGXFA0_vxdtpa.mp3","summary":"Landing a traditional book deal with a large publishing house is a dream for many writers. While we've said many times on this channel that all publishing paths are valid, we also want to encourage anyone aiming at that Big-5 Book Deal to go for it. Landing one of those deals is a long process (and comes with no guarantees), but this week we break down the process into five milestone steps to set your expectations and ensure you've given your book project its best shot at getting that deal. Part of the process of becoming a writer is learning how to read like a writer--to see the bones of structure and past the words to what choices the author is making and why they are (or aren't) working in the interest of the story. That's why Page and Podium is excited to announce our upcoming new Memoir Method Book Club, where each month we will be reading and examining a memoir with a writer's eye to learn more about what we can apply (or avoid) in our own work. 📅 New videos every Tuesday - subscribe and never miss an update!Timestamps:0:00-Intro5:16 - All Publishing Paths are valid 5:22 - What constitutes a \"book deal\"?15:10 - First step: Build a Platform19:25 - Second Step: Write the Book22:18 - Third step: Prepare your Pitch29:15 - Fourth step: Query Agents34:57- Fifth step: Go out on sub👉 **Follow Us:**- **LinkedIn:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.linkedin.com/company/page-and-podium-press/)- **Facebook:** [Page and Podium Press](https://www.facebook.com/pageandpodiumpress)- **Instagram:** [@pageandpodiumpress](https://www.instagram.com/pageandpodiumpress/)🎵 Music I Use: BensoundLicense code: FZ3LM4DGUTQYKAESDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more writing tips and strategies. See you next Tuesday!Hashtags: #WritingTips #FirstTimeAuthors #ManuscriptRevision…","meta_description":"Landing a traditional book deal with a large publishing house is a dream for many writers. While we've said many times on this channel that all publishing…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2277,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/episodes/5-steps-to-landing-book-deal/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-page-podium-podcast-with-dr-amanda-nell-edgar-7063722/5-steps-to-landing-book-deal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}