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Jane Friedman

Charlottesville, VA, USA· Remote OKRate:Varies
Former Publisher at Writer's DigestFormer VP at HarperCollinsAuthor of 'The Business of Being a Writer'

About

Jane Friedman is one of the most respected publishing consultants in the industry, with over 20 years of experience in traditional publishing at major houses including HarperCollins and Writer's Digest. She advises authors on publishing strategy, platform building, and career development across both traditional and self-publishing paths. Her newsletter 'The Hot Sheet' is a go-to resource for publishing industry news and strategic guidance.

What I do

publishing path consultingquery letter reviewbook proposal developmentplatform strategycareer planningmanuscript assessment

Specialties

trad vs. self-publishing strategyhybrid publishingauthor platform buildingindustry navigationlong-term career planning

Genres

Literary FictionMemoirNarrative NonfictionBusinessSelf-HelpCommercial FictionHistoryBiography

Audiences

adultsprofessionalsgeneral

Experience

25 years of experience

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