What's Changed in Publishing? Jennifer Baker on 10 Years of Podcasting, Diversity, & Mentorship

In this episode of the Founders Talk Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Baker, seasoned publishing professional and host of the Minorities in Publishing Podcast, to reflect on 10 years of podcasting and the evolution of diversity in the publishing industry. Jennifer shares her insights on how the publishing world has changed, discusses what meaningful mentorship looks like, and dives into the challenges facing book production today.
Topics Covered:
Diversity in Publishing: Then vs. Now
The Role of Production in Book Publishing
Navigating the Marketing of Traditional Books
Tips for Breaking into the Publishing Industry
The Importance of Mentorship and Community in Publishing
Thoughts on Book Challenges and Banning
Tune in to hear Jennifer’s candid thoughts on the future of publishing and what she hopes to see more (and less) of in the industry.
Timestamps:
1:33 - Whole Foods & Cheese
3:14 - Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting
7:45 - Diversity in Publishing in 2014 vs. Now
10:14 - Role of Production in Publishing
12:02 - More Diversity in Publishing
14:04 - Marketing Books
18:45 - Getting into Publishing as a Worker
24:23 - New York Times Article on Lisa Lucas
28:58 - Meaningful Mentorship in Publishing
36:10 - Do Books Get Lost When Acquisition Editor Positions Get Cut?
42:55 - Book Challenges and Banning
49:10 - Writing and Understanding Publishing
52:00 - What Does the Future Hold for Publishing?
Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Jennifer Baker-perfect for writers, publishing professionals, and anyone passionate about books!
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