By Troy Lambert
Writing as a Business
Production, Distribution, and Marketing
Writing is a business, and it is time we started treating it like one. Freelance writer, author, editor, and publisher Troy Lambert breaks the business into its most essential parts: production, distribution, and marketing. But he goes deeper than that.
This book offers tips and tricks about when and how to hire help, what you can do yourself, and how to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry as an author from the viewpoint of someone who has done it themselves. This is a book you can refer to over and over again on your author journey.
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Author, Editor, Freelance Writer, Ghostwriter, and Publisher
Troy Lambert
Troy is a freelance writer, editor, and the author of over two dozen books. He works, lives, and plays in Boise, Idaho, and can be found all over the web. To learn more about Troy, click below.
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A thoughtful, useful book on the business of writing, and how the publishing industry today works. But not only that, but insights on how a writer can and should operate inside it.
– Riddley Anderson
Upcoming Events
November 9, 2019
The Write Track: Writing as a Business
Join us for this luncheon and discussion of writing as a business, broken into its most essential parts: production, distribution, and marketing.
November 12, 2019
The Wicked West at Rediscovered Books, Boise, Idaho
A special opportunity to meet and hear from the two authors of the Capital City Murders series, Troy Lambert and Stuart Gustafson, in one place at the same time. They’ll be signing books and talking about collaboration on 50 novellas in 50 months.
November 21, 2019
Monster Marshals Release Party, Coppenross Growlers
Join us for the release of Witch Please, by Danielle Parker, and Miner Inconveniences by Troy Lambert at local hangout Coppenross Growlers. We’ll have food a drink specials, raffles, prizes, and general fun with the authors!
December 1 0, 2019
The Wicked West at Rediscovered Books, Caldwell, Idaho
A special opportunity to meet and hear from the two authors of the Capital City Murders series, Troy Lambert and Stuart Gustafson, in one place at the same time. They’ll be signing books and talking about collaboration on 50 novellas in 50 months.
December 12 , 2019
Pop-Up Bookstore -- Coppenross Growlers
Join several local authors (announcement coming soon) at Coppenross Growlers for some last minute Christmas shopping for the book lover in your life. Signed books, swag you won’t find anywhere else, and of course, beer! We can’t wait to see you there.
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