My guest this week is Tom Colgan, editorial director at Berkley Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Tom has spent more than 35 years championing such authors as Tom Clancy, Mark Graeney, and Janet Evanovich. We talk about how he got his start as an editor, what editors do and don’t do (you may be surprised!), how the creative process is different for everyone, and why, despite coming up with many ideas for books, he doesn’t dream of writing one. He also has some advice for aspiring authors.
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Here's a handy playlist with all my previous interviews with guests in writing and publishing!
The Art of TV Music with Dominic Glynn
Make Bad Art
CPT #82: It's Okay Not to Know
Creativity and Self-Discovery with Ellen Kaplan
CPT #81: It's Okay Not to Finish
Replay: Uncovering Forgotten Histories with Rahna Reiko Rizzuto
Give Yourself Permission to Play
CPT #80: Choose Courage
Art and Commerce with Domenic Sciortino
CPT #79: Other People's Opinions
Celebrating Five Years of FYC with Nancy Norbeck
CPT #78: Lapsed Creativity
Finding Fulfillment in Writing with Raquel Drosos
CPT #77: Embrace Normal
The Crossroads of Conflict and Creativity with Alex Poppe
Replay: CPT #36: Start Where You Are
Writing, Memory, and Healing with Kerry Malawista
CPT #76: Recognize Your Creativity
Revision, Rejection, and Perseverance with Kevin Carey
CPT #75: Let Yourself Be Happy
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