In this episode, Amber is joined by Jeanenne Ray, who she first reached out to when she was still an Acquisitions Editor, Trade Business at Wiley Publishing. Now working as an Associate Publisher, Jeanenne engages with business leaders and collaborates with authors to help them share their word with the world. Before flipping pages and chasing deadlines, Jeanenne highlights the importance of connecting with authors on a human level first. She then puts a spotlight on the privileges, equity, and inequity in the publishing industry.
So before you indulge in reading your favorite author’s books, tune in on this conversation with Amber and Jeanenne. Learn how to pursue equity, the importance of links with networks and authors, and the vital role to have equitable access to authors today!
KEY POINTS:
- Why diversity is important
- Jeanenne’s role at Wiley Publishing
- Ways to keep in mind for authors and aspiring writers
- Build great connections & relationships; followed by business & deadlines
- How are equity and inequity seen in the publishing industry?
- Some misconceptions about non-client authors
- Recommendations for the publishing industry
- The success of Amber’s first book
- Being in a team with diverse backgrounds
- The strategic mindset of Gen Z and the evolution of e-books
- A privilege Jeanenne refuses to feel guilty about
QUOTABLES:
“Bringing in as many different voices into the books that we publish is really important. I have a huge privilege to be able to choose the authors that I work with, and people that I work with, and to amplify their voices in a big way.” – Jeanenne Ray
“Book becomes a tool to get your work out in a bigger way, and it can become your calling card.” – Jeanenne Ray
“The book ultimately creates an opportunity for you to have access to different spaces. It gives you a chance to adjust your pricing. It levels you up as an expert; [and] it does a lot of other things that can impact how you make money [as well as] the kinds of clients you get. And I really appreciated that perspective.” – Amber Cabral
GUEST INFORMATION:
Jeanenne Ray
Associate Publisher at Wiley Publishing
Equity in Publishing
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanenneray/
PODCAST HOST:
- Leadership + Equity Consultant & Keynote Speaker | Cabral Co
- IG | @bamcabral
- LinkedIn | @ambercabral
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- Twitter | @BamCabral
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