In this episode, Matt & Lauren review five things you’ll need to know before you start on your publishing journey! We share insights about knowing your content, knowing your goals, knowing your limits, knowing your audience, and knowing your publisher.

Also featuring a meandering detour into graphic novels and an ongoing discussion about crying (now or later).

Have a question about self-publishing, selling direct, Lulu, or any of the weird tangents Matt & Lauren like to meander through? Email us at podcast@lulu.com to submit your question for our upcoming AMA episode!

Dive Deeper

💡 Check Out Jane Friedman’s Key Book Publishing Paths

💡 Watch our Start Here! Playlist

💡 Read These Blog Posts

• How to Get Started Publishing
• How to Find Your Target Audience
• Print-on-Demand: Breaking Down the Costs for Authors
• The Publishing Journey: Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing

💡 Listen to These Episodes

• Is Self-Publishing the Best Path for Today's Creators?
• What is Print-on-Demand?
• Self-Publishing is a Team Sport
• Can You Really Support Your Business With Just 1,000 True Fans?
• Author Branding 101: Building a Brand Beyond Your Books

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