EP. 79 | Landing a Book Deal with a Big 5 Publisher and a Tiny Social Media Following w/ Lori G. ...
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s truly possible to land a traditional publishing deal without a massive following–or without much of a social media presence at all—today’s episode is for you.
This week, we’re celebrating our friend, WOS student, retreat leader, spiritual director, and debut author Lori Melton on the launch of her first book, Journey with a Giant. She shares how she secured a book deal with Ink & Willow, the imprint from WaterBrook & Multnomah (a division of Penguin Random House). And she accomplished all of this without relying on social media.
We also discuss the importance of choosing a spiritual mentor, navigating the publishing world without a social media presence, and pursuing your writing dreams with confidence in God. It’s such a great conversation. Listen in!
Journey With a Giant releases TODAY! Grab a copy!
Tune in to Hear:
How Lori landed a book deal with Penguin Random House — without using social media.
What inspired Lori’s debut book, Journey with a Giant, and the unique practice of “walking with a spiritual giant” for a year.
The divine “breadcrumb trail” of open doors that led Lori from homeschool mom to traditionally published author.
Lori’s advice for writers who feel pressured to “stay on social media” to be taken seriously by publishers.
How to discern your unique marketing path—and trust that God’s direction is better than any algorithm.
Would you prefer to read about this episode? Check out the blog post version: How Lori G. Melton Landed a Penguin Random House Book Deal Without Social Media
