What To Know Before Writing a Book With SPIN Literary Founder, Jennifer Smith
Powerhouse Women
Lindsey Schwartz
4.9 • 912 Ratings
🗓️ 1 December 2022
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
I recently sat down with Jennifer Smith, founder of SPIN Literary, to discuss what you need to know before diving into the writing process and how her agency is filling in the gaps in the publishing process. As Jennifer describes it, SPIN Literary is a one-stop-shop where a writer can go and know that they have a partner in the industry.
I witnessed first-hand how important it is to have someone alongside you and support getting your story out there in an effective, authentic way. It's so encouraging to see women like Jennifer shaking up the status quo in publishing. Listen in to hear our conversation about all things writing, publishing, and community!
In this episode we talk about:
- How Jennifer overcame mindset challenges as she transitioned out of her corporate career
- What inspired Jennifer to launch SPIN Literary
- How social media and influencer culture has impacted the publishing industry
- Why Jennifer recommends writing from a place of healing instead of hurt
- Ways that SPIN Literary streamlines the writing, publishing, and marketing process
- The amazing impact of having somebody who can be that extra voice of reason and accountability as you're navigating through new territory
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| 0:00.0 | You have to write from a place of healing. |
| 0:02.9 | Like if you're still in the wound, it's going to be really hard for you to share |
| 0:06.9 | authentically about it because you're still sort of reeling from the pain of it. |
| 0:11.6 | Right from the place of healing and make sure that you're going those layers deeper. |
| 0:15.8 | Because if you don't, it's going to fall flat. |
| 0:18.8 | Welcome to Powerhouse Women, the podcast for women who know they are ready for more. |
| 0:25.5 | I'm Lindsay Schwartz, your host and the founder of Powerhouse Women, |
| 0:29.5 | and together we'll unlock the confidence and clarity you are looking for |
| 0:34.1 | to help you get out of your own way and into action around your next big idea. |
| 0:44.6 | Today I'm sitting down with Jennifer Smith, the founder of Spin Literary, which is a global |
| 0:50.9 | literary consulting firm on a mission to inspire others with empowering and thought-provoking messages. |
| 0:58.2 | With hundreds of New York Times bestsellers attributed to her work, she has represented and worked with some of the most prolific storytellers of our time. |
| 1:09.4 | And we talked a lot about what it takes to put your story out there, |
| 1:14.5 | what it takes to make a bold move, and what inspired her to hang up her incredibly successful |
| 1:21.0 | career in traditional publishing, to go out on her own and create the exact literary firm that she dreamed of creating. |
| 1:30.5 | So I absolutely loved this conversation. |
| 1:33.3 | Obviously, I am right now in the process of writing my second book, |
| 1:36.9 | and Jennifer has been such a breath of fresh air, such an empowering voice for me. |
| 1:42.2 | And I really cannot wait for you to hear the wisdom that she shares in today's |
| 1:47.7 | episode. Welcome back to the podcast. I am so excited to share today's conversation with you and just |
| 1:58.9 | really honored to have Jennifer on the show today. |
| 2:01.4 | Jennifer, thanks so much for being here. Oh my goodness, Lindsay. Thank you so much for having me. |
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