Bookbound

What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book?

In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Meltzer, whose New York Times bestseller, "Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier”, provides an inside look at the rise of the beauty company Glossier and its founder, Emily Weiss.

Marisa shares her journey from initial concept to explosive publication. You’ll hear insights into her process—from passion project to book idea, to handling the pressures and unpredictability of the publishing world, to navigating promotional efforts. She shares her strategies for handling publicity, her decision-making in storytelling, and the dynamics of the publishing industry.

Marisa offers invaluable lessons for both budding and established writers alike. Tune in to uncover how personal obsessions can turn into compelling books that captivate readers and shape cultural conversations.

Resources:
Follow Marisa and check out her book: https://www.marisameltzer.com/
Apply for Fran & Bethany’s Fall 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.
Produced by Share Your Genius: https://shareyourgenius.com/

What is Bookbound?

What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it.

Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookbound journeys. These behind-the-scenes conversations will inspire you to claim your own “author-ity” mindset and turn the story you can’t stop telling into a book the world needs to read.

To connect with the hosts and more, go to www.bookboundpodcast.com/