spilling *the tea* on my book deal 🍵 how does a book get traditionally published? (Q&A)

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0:00 add local heavens to your tbr!
1:17 publishing and mental health
3:04 is being a full-time writer realistic
6:48 will i be returning to full-time non writing work
10:21 how does a book get traditionally published
12:21 submission, the market, fickle trends
16:39 offer, acquisition process, working with Bindery
20:09 marketing
23:17 contract negotiation and accepting the book deal
28:46 editorial and production
31:42 how do you know if a book is worth publishing
33:56 on writing good cyberpunk

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i'm kris (she/her), a speculative fiction writer documenting my writing process, ongoing projects and chatting about craft ☀️

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LOCAL HEAVENS (Fall 2025, Bindery Books/Inky Phoenix Press)
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