http://www.printrunpodcast.com Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:44 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:44 +0000 60 en All Rights Reserved. feeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds) Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We’re book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a digital world, what cultural ground does book publishing still occupy? Whether it’s trends in the queries from writers that hit our inboxes or the social ramifications of an industry that pays so little being based in Manhattan, we’re here for it. Probably to laugh at it and call it names, but here for it nonetheless. Print Run is the happy-hour conversation after a long day at a catalog launch; it’s the bottle of wine you drink most of on a Tuesday when the manuscripts are no good. We’re for writers, for publishers, for anyone who’s opened a book and wanted to know—really know—what goes into getting the damn thing made. Join us. We’ll talk about the worst sex scene we’ve ever read and wonder aloud about how millennials will affect the books of the future. We’ll figure out why Jonathan Franzen wants to replace your child with a penguin and whether or not that penguin will be buying hardcovers when he grows up. Beyond the cover. Between the Lines. Erik Hane and Laura Zats no https://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000267940206-xe386y-original.jpg http://www.printrunpodcast.com publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industryPrint Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We’re book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a digital world, what cultural ground does book publishing still occupy? Whether it’s trends in the queries from writers that hit our inboxes or the social ramifications of an industry that pays so little being based in Manhattan, we’re here for it. Probably to laugh at it and call it names, but here for it nonetheless. Print Run is the happy-hour conversation after a long day at a catalog launch; it’s the bottle of wine you drink most of on a Tuesday when the manuscripts are no good. We’re for writers, for publishers, for anyone who’s opened a book and wanted to know—really know—what goes into getting the damn thing made. Join us. We’ll talk about the worst sex scene we’ve ever read and wonder aloud about how millennials will affect the books of the future. We’ll figure out why Jonathan Franzen wants to replace your child with a penguin and whether or not that penguin will be buying hardcovers when he grows up.printrunpodcast@gmail.comErik Hane and Laura Zats tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2303702987 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-185-mahjong-on-the 00:41:51 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of the recent controversy around Helen DeWitt winning and then losing the lucrative Windham-Campbell Prize, we talk about the dying era of the true literary eccentric, the artistic costs of writers being online, and making room for genuine artistic and intellectual curiosity in an age when every idle moment is filled with an obligation to produce optimized digital marketing content. Which artists get to be offline weirdos, anymore? What happens when an “artist” is a marketing idea instead of an authentic pursuit? In light of the recent controversy around Helen D… In light of the recent controversy around Helen DeWitt winning and then losing the lucrative Windham-Campbell Prize, we talk about the dying era of the true literary eccentric, the artistic costs of writers being online, and making room for genuine artistic and intellectual curiosity in an age when every idle moment is filled with an obligation to produce optimized digital marketing content. Which artists get to be offline weirdos, anymore? What happens when an “artist” is a marketing idea instead of an authentic pursuit? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2274649139 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:18:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-184-the-hanger-games 00:43:29 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the shifting nature of the politics/culture nonfiction book market–who do publishers imagine their readers to be? How does the broader political horizon change which sorts of books become “sellable” in this category? And most importantly, how have the last few months of violent occupation in the Twin Cities changed the way we see what a “politics book” should even be or do? If you want to participate in our Query Drive to benefit Open Market at the Zion Community Commons, send $100 to us via Paypal (printrunpodcast@gmail.com) or Venmo (Laura-Zats) and (if not a gift slot), email your query to printrunpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to claim a gifted critique, email us to let us know! This week we talk about the shifting nature of th… This week we talk about the shifting nature of the politics/culture nonfiction book market–who do publishers imagine their readers to be? How does the broader political horizon change which sorts of books become “sellable” in this category? And most importantly, how have the last few months of violent occupation in the Twin Cities changed the way we see what a “politics book” should even be or do? If you want to participate in our Query Drive to benefit Open Market at the Zion Community Commons, send $100 to us via Paypal (printrunpodcast@gmail.com) or Venmo (Laura-Zats) and (if not a gift slot), email your query to printrunpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to claim a gifted critique, email us to let us know! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2244650321 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:21:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-183the-only-genre-is-my-feelings 00:31:23 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After checking for a few minutes about the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities, we answer a reader question about genre as relates to Karen Russell’s THE ANTIDOTE, a novel that has both historical AND fantasy elements but which usually only gets talked about as “literary.” Is that a slight to fantasy? Does it show us something about the creation and marketing of genre? Are Memory Witches real? All this and more! Join us. After checking for a few minutes about the ICE oc… After checking for a few minutes about the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities, we answer a reader question about genre as relates to Karen Russell’s THE ANTIDOTE, a novel that has both historical AND fantasy elements but which usually only gets talked about as “literary.” Is that a slight to fantasy? Does it show us something about the creation and marketing of genre? Are Memory Witches real? All this and more! Join us. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2198029795 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:14:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-182print-run-goes-nano 00:18:33 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Episode 182—Print Run Goes Nano by Erik Hane and Laura Zats Episode 182—Print Run Goes Nano by Erik Hane and … Episode 182—Print Run Goes Nano by Erik Hane and Laura Zats printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2169467187 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:43:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-181tote-bag-mindset 00:49:42 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we evaluate the pervasive notion that “literary” or “challenging” fiction is going away, and what that means for our reading culture more broadly in age where the AI slop is only becoming more prevalent. It’s a convo about genre, category, selling versus writing categories, and much more. Join us! This week we evaluate the pervasive notion that … This week we evaluate the pervasive notion that “literary” or “challenging” fiction is going away, and what that means for our reading culture more broadly in age where the AI slop is only becoming more prevalent. It’s a convo about genre, category, selling versus writing categories, and much more. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2140375269 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:25:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-180can-agents-read 00:56:01 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we took a look at a substack piece (link below!) that argued that literary agents can’t or don’t read well, as a jumping-off point to discuss the big picture of the query process, the ways we sort through a high volume of submissions, when art becomes boring business emails, and much more. We can read, we promise! The piece in question is here: https://antipodes.substack.com/p/literary-agents-dont-read-how-i-proved This week we took a look at a substack piece (lin… This week we took a look at a substack piece (link below!) that argued that literary agents can’t or don’t read well, as a jumping-off point to discuss the big picture of the query process, the ways we sort through a high volume of submissions, when art becomes boring business emails, and much more. We can read, we promise! The piece in question is here: https://antipodes.substack.com/p/literary-agents-dont-read-how-i-proved printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2120633313 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:31:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-179the-psychologisode 00:53:15 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, Laura got mad enough at Erik’s approach to his creative life that she’s devoting an episode to psychoanalyzing him and his writing practices. What could go wrong! This week, Laura got mad enough at Erik’s approac… This week, Laura got mad enough at Erik’s approach to his creative life that she’s devoting an episode to psychoanalyzing him and his writing practices. What could go wrong! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2108943966 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:47:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-178the-one-about-unboundless 00:59:23 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of the recent revelations about Unbound/Boundless’s failure to pay their debts to their authors, we talked about what went wrong, what flawed publishing impulse these mistakes come from, and the importance of publishing companies not pursuing growth at all costs. We also yell a little bit about AI. Come unpack the horrors with us! In light of the recent revelations about Unbound/… In light of the recent revelations about Unbound/Boundless’s failure to pay their debts to their authors, we talked about what went wrong, what flawed publishing impulse these mistakes come from, and the importance of publishing companies not pursuing growth at all costs. We also yell a little bit about AI. Come unpack the horrors with us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2070908648 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-177the-jimmies-the-rock-the-tariffs 00:44:24 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week…. Well folks there’s not much to say other than that we were pretty loose, given the general state of things in both publishing and beyond. We talk about MrBeast getting eight figures for a book, Dwayne The Rock Johnson being a True Crime Girlie, and the tariffs that promise to upend the publishing industry. Come hang out and blow off some steam with us. This week…. Well folks there’s not much to say ot… This week…. Well folks there’s not much to say other than that we were pretty loose, given the general state of things in both publishing and beyond. We talk about MrBeast getting eight figures for a book, Dwayne The Rock Johnson being a True Crime Girlie, and the tariffs that promise to upend the publishing industry. Come hang out and blow off some steam with us. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2059127952 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-176co-ops-as-the-way-forward 00:35:57 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we look at the announcement of a fascinating new agreement between eight small publishers that revolves around sharing shipping costs as a way to discuss the concept of cooperation in our industry; what do co-op initiatives like this do for the survival of independent publishing–or agenting, or writing, or anything else outside the industry’s largest corporate structures? We talk about how cooperation actually exists in opposition to consolidation, and the ways moves like this can actually free up the ability to take editorial and artistic risks. This week we look at the announcement of a fascin… This week we look at the announcement of a fascinating new agreement between eight small publishers that revolves around sharing shipping costs as a way to discuss the concept of cooperation in our industry; what do co-op initiatives like this do for the survival of independent publishing–or agenting, or writing, or anything else outside the industry’s largest corporate structures? We talk about how cooperation actually exists in opposition to consolidation, and the ways moves like this can actually free up the ability to take editorial and artistic risks. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2039512100 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-175what-we-owe-each-other 01:07:25 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In response to an excellent listener question, today we’re talking about how writers can approach asking potential agents about how they might handle specific aspects of their lives–whether that’s gender or sexual identity, disability, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and much more–that could affect their publishing journey. We are in an age where all of us are growing increasingly vulnerable in different ways to what feels like a genuine fascist cultural backslide–this means that we all owe each other more solidarity, that our publishing relationships must account for the different ways in which we could become exposed to risk or harm. This is a big episode on “what we owe each other”: what agents owe writers, what publishers owe writers, what anyone who works in publishing owes anyone else in terms of helping all of us stay safe and protected from an increasingly dangerous world. In response to an excellent listener question, to… In response to an excellent listener question, today we’re talking about how writers can approach asking potential agents about how they might handle specific aspects of their lives–whether that’s gender or sexual identity, disability, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and much more–that could affect their publishing journey. We are in an age where all of us are growing increasingly vulnerable in different ways to what feels like a genuine fascist cultural backslide–this means that we all owe each other more solidarity, that our publishing relationships must account for the different ways in which we could become exposed to risk or harm. This is a big episode on “what we owe each other”: what agents owe writers, what publishers owe writers, what anyone who works in publishing owes anyone else in terms of helping all of us stay safe and protected from an increasingly dangerous world. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2028790940 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-174 00:52:45 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we use one of publishing’s favorite new portmanteaus–romantasy–to talk about the fluid nature of genre and subgenre, and discuss the ways in which these endless classifications can help bring new readers into a given category of book, as well as what drawbacks occur when we get more and more specific with our book taxonomy. We arrive at a key conclusion: the thing being categorized is not the book, but rather its readers. Join us! This week we use one of publishing’s favorite new… This week we use one of publishing’s favorite new portmanteaus–romantasy–to talk about the fluid nature of genre and subgenre, and discuss the ways in which these endless classifications can help bring new readers into a given category of book, as well as what drawbacks occur when we get more and more specific with our book taxonomy. We arrive at a key conclusion: the thing being categorized is not the book, but rather its readers. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2017356649 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-173the-manuscript-wish-list-at-the-end-of-the-world 00:49:27 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We don’t need to tell you that the world feels pretty dark right now. The question then becomes: as creatives, as publishing people, as writers, readers, agents, whatever–what are we looking for to get us through? This episode we talk about what we’re hoping to see from and get out of art and publishing this next stretch, when all feels lost but we’re forging ahead anyway. Join us while we look for the light in the dark! We don’t need to tell you that the world feels pr… We don’t need to tell you that the world feels pretty dark right now. The question then becomes: as creatives, as publishing people, as writers, readers, agents, whatever–what are we looking for to get us through? This episode we talk about what we’re hoping to see from and get out of art and publishing this next stretch, when all feels lost but we’re forging ahead anyway. Join us while we look for the light in the dark! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/2011316891 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-172the-end-of-the-social-media-marketing-era 00:48:44 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the functional death of social media as a promotional tool in the publishing industry. Now that we all agree that these platforms are actively corrosive to not only our body politic but literary culture specifically, where do we go next? What forms of cultural production might actually get people excited about books again, once we detach ourselves from the Slop Machines? We explore that vision and more. Join us! This week we talk about the functional death of s… This week we talk about the functional death of social media as a promotional tool in the publishing industry. Now that we all agree that these platforms are actively corrosive to not only our body politic but literary culture specifically, where do we go next? What forms of cultural production might actually get people excited about books again, once we detach ourselves from the Slop Machines? We explore that vision and more. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1880596191 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:46:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-171 00:43:26 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s time for the annual Print Run Summer Check-In, where we list out all the ways we’re both keeping it together and losing our marbles. Summer is strange time in publishing, and it leads us to a conversation on deep work versus shallow, frenetic work, how we manage our interior creative selves in relation to the job, and the chaos that is sure to come this fall. Join us! It’s time for the annual Print Run Summer Check-I… It’s time for the annual Print Run Summer Check-In, where we list out all the ways we’re both keeping it together and losing our marbles. Summer is strange time in publishing, and it leads us to a conversation on deep work versus shallow, frenetic work, how we manage our interior creative selves in relation to the job, and the chaos that is sure to come this fall. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1861892208 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:40:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-170a-culture-of-mistrust 00:56:32 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no On the heels of some recent discourse on the trust between querying writers and agents managing submission piles, we go long on the culture of trust–or lack thereof–that exists between these two parts of the publishing industry, why it occurs, and what could fix it. We talk about the nature of ideas and copyright, the structures of the modern literary agency, publishing culture, and much more. It’s a fun and fiery episode–hope you enjoy! On the heels of some recent discourse on the trus… On the heels of some recent discourse on the trust between querying writers and agents managing submission piles, we go long on the culture of trust–or lack thereof–that exists between these two parts of the publishing industry, why it occurs, and what could fix it. We talk about the nature of ideas and copyright, the structures of the modern literary agency, publishing culture, and much more. It’s a fun and fiery episode–hope you enjoy! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1779206430 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:46:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-169were-just-a-bunch-of-guys 00:48:38 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of yet another round of agent chaos over the weekend, we got together to talk about the information climate in publishing at large, the ways in which even well-intentioned agents can contribute to gatekeeping and access issues for writers. In an age when there are more agents, writers, and information about agents and writers than ever before, everyone could stand to examine whether they’re making publishing a less anxious and more transparent place that’s open to all types of people–or the opposite. In light of yet another round of agent chaos over… In light of yet another round of agent chaos over the weekend, we got together to talk about the information climate in publishing at large, the ways in which even well-intentioned agents can contribute to gatekeeping and access issues for writers. In an age when there are more agents, writers, and information about agents and writers than ever before, everyone could stand to examine whether they’re making publishing a less anxious and more transparent place that’s open to all types of people–or the opposite. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1761453735 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:50:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-168you-dont-have-to-sit-there 00:44:52 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we get a little bit mad at the Forced Waiting that publishing imposes on all of us, and it builds to a call to arms: you–writers, agents, editors, whoever–don’t just have to wait quietly for progress to happen to you. No matter your situation in publishing, you can get out there and make something happen as a person with agency and the owner of your own career and path. We address the flipside too, of course: agents (including us!) need to adjust our habits so that there’s less silence, waiting, and wondering. The world is burning! Let’s make moves! This week we get a little bit mad at the Forced W… This week we get a little bit mad at the Forced Waiting that publishing imposes on all of us, and it builds to a call to arms: you–writers, agents, editors, whoever–don’t just have to wait quietly for progress to happen to you. No matter your situation in publishing, you can get out there and make something happen as a person with agency and the owner of your own career and path. We address the flipside too, of course: agents (including us!) need to adjust our habits so that there’s less silence, waiting, and wondering. The world is burning! Let’s make moves! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1726378965 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:18:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-167dread-but-make-it-fashion 00:53:29 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In our first episode of 2024, we take a look at the publishing landscape for the year ahead. We believe that there could be several culminating moments of rupture or change in the near future, in everything from AI’s implementation in the industry to how workers in publishing choose to respond to their own working conditions. We get a little rowdy and we have a good time–come join us! In our first episode of 2024, we take a look at t… In our first episode of 2024, we take a look at the publishing landscape for the year ahead. We believe that there could be several culminating moments of rupture or change in the near future, in everything from AI’s implementation in the industry to how workers in publishing choose to respond to their own working conditions. We get a little rowdy and we have a good time–come join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632418401 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:29:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-166 00:56:10 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s theme, across multiple topics, is that workers in publishing deserve to be paid and supported in all the ways required for them to live well and do their jobs to the best of their abilities. We start with a chat about the Half Price Books Union’s contract negotiations, and finish with a look at the recent survey data from AALA. Join us! This week’s theme, across multiple topics, is tha… This week’s theme, across multiple topics, is that workers in publishing deserve to be paid and supported in all the ways required for them to live well and do their jobs to the best of their abilities. We start with a chat about the Half Price Books Union’s contract negotiations, and finish with a look at the recent survey data from AALA. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1594606617 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:27:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-165private-equity-ai-and-the-techification-of-publishing 00:48:58 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we use two recent stories–the acquisition of Simon & Schuster by the investment firm KKR and the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence usage in various book-related shenanigans–as a way of talking about something big and broad: publishing looking more and more like the tech world each day. Why might the Silicon Valley approach to business not work in publishing, and why do these recent trends alarm us for reasons big and small, aesthetic and substantive? Join us and we’ll talk through it all. This week we use two recent stories–the acquisiti… This week we use two recent stories–the acquisition of Simon & Schuster by the investment firm KKR and the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence usage in various book-related shenanigans–as a way of talking about something big and broad: publishing looking more and more like the tech world each day. Why might the Silicon Valley approach to business not work in publishing, and why do these recent trends alarm us for reasons big and small, aesthetic and substantive? Join us and we’ll talk through it all. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1575853753 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:44:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-164level-drain 00:54:30 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the wake of what feels like an endless round of layoffs, restructurings, consolidations, and any other corporate terms for “good people losing their jobs,” we talk about how this constant reshuffling affects the industry as a whole and specifically our jobs as agents. Spoiler alert: it’s not great! But we talk through it and let the feelings out, and do our best to express some solidarity along the way. Join us. In the wake of what feels like an endless round o… In the wake of what feels like an endless round of layoffs, restructurings, consolidations, and any other corporate terms for “good people losing their jobs,” we talk about how this constant reshuffling affects the industry as a whole and specifically our jobs as agents. Spoiler alert: it’s not great! But we talk through it and let the feelings out, and do our best to express some solidarity along the way. Join us. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1535412616 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:49:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-163the-annual-summer-vibe-isode 00:34:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’ve had a lot of Serious Content lately and it’s a summer Friday, so come take a break with us while we chat about what we’ve got going on this summer, in terms of book stuff and otherwise. One of our more vibey episodes rather than a big heavy topic, so come hang out! We’ve had a lot of Serious Content lately and it’… We’ve had a lot of Serious Content lately and it’s a summer Friday, so come take a break with us while we chat about what we’ve got going on this summer, in terms of book stuff and otherwise. One of our more vibey episodes rather than a big heavy topic, so come hang out! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1520711626 Tue, 23 May 2023 16:48:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-162turning-over-the-same-leaf 00:48:37 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week in the wake of a LOT of agency shakeups, we asked an extremely basic question: what if the publishing world treated writers like they were professionals? This frame lets us talk about the discourse from the past few weeks, all which shares the common theme of “treating writers really poorly.” Come vent with us, come laugh with us, come imagine a better way of doing things with us. This week in the wake of a LOT of agency shakeups… This week in the wake of a LOT of agency shakeups, we asked an extremely basic question: what if the publishing world treated writers like they were professionals? This frame lets us talk about the discourse from the past few weeks, all which shares the common theme of “treating writers really poorly.” Come vent with us, come laugh with us, come imagine a better way of doing things with us. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1512829615 Fri, 12 May 2023 16:48:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-161 01:00:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about everyone’s favorite publishing topic that never gives anyone anxiety: gatekeeping and access! We explore how agents can do better jobs of creating an equitable and open playing field for writers trying to break into publishing, even while inherently positioned as a “gate” between the writers and the publishers. The conversation gets to some other places too–we call conferences scams again (oops), we talk about different approaches to finding clients, and much more. This week we talk about everyone’s favorite publi… This week we talk about everyone’s favorite publishing topic that never gives anyone anxiety: gatekeeping and access! We explore how agents can do better jobs of creating an equitable and open playing field for writers trying to break into publishing, even while inherently positioned as a “gate” between the writers and the publishers. The conversation gets to some other places too–we call conferences scams again (oops), we talk about different approaches to finding clients, and much more. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1480497157 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:38:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-160what-is-love 00:46:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’ve heard it so many times in so many places: editors falling in love with books, agents loving manuscripts from the first page, deal announcements centered on how much every party involved LOVES the book and working with each other. To put it lightly, “love” as a publishing concept in acquisitions can be crazy-making to try to understand, anticipate, or even manufacture. This episode we talk through, in the realm of signing projects and getting book deals, what we talk about when we talk about love. We’ve heard it so many times in so many places: e… We’ve heard it so many times in so many places: editors falling in love with books, agents loving manuscripts from the first page, deal announcements centered on how much every party involved LOVES the book and working with each other. To put it lightly, “love” as a publishing concept in acquisitions can be crazy-making to try to understand, anticipate, or even manufacture. This episode we talk through, in the realm of signing projects and getting book deals, what we talk about when we talk about love. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1468664320 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:55:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-159strange-silences 00:51:51 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no At many different moments in the publishing process, we are asked to stay quiet about news, or keep certain developments secret, or not post the thing we’re dying to share on social media. How come? This week we talk about the different silences in publishing–everything from etiquette during the query process to not doing a cover reveal before marketing says so. Some silences are helpful for writers, some are not, and we try to sift through what all of it means. At many different moments in the publishing proce… At many different moments in the publishing process, we are asked to stay quiet about news, or keep certain developments secret, or not post the thing we’re dying to share on social media. How come? This week we talk about the different silences in publishing–everything from etiquette during the query process to not doing a cover reveal before marketing says so. Some silences are helpful for writers, some are not, and we try to sift through what all of it means. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1436673907 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:35:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-158the-books-that-made-us 00:54:45 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we gave each other a prompt: which books have been the most transformative or influential in shaping our book careers? It’s an open-ended question and we took it that way–in this episode we talk about books we worked on, books that changed our working categories, books we loved, hated, and more. It’s a wide-ranging show that gets into all the different ways individual titles can alter how we do our jobs. This week we gave each other a prompt: which book… This week we gave each other a prompt: which books have been the most transformative or influential in shaping our book careers? It’s an open-ended question and we took it that way–in this episode we talk about books we worked on, books that changed our working categories, books we loved, hated, and more. It’s a wide-ranging show that gets into all the different ways individual titles can alter how we do our jobs. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1398783988 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:42:21 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-157fresh-off-the-picket-line 01:04:35 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we were lucky enough to have HarperCollins associate editor Rachel Kambury on the show, and we talked to her all about her union’s strike, what about their working conditions led them to this historic moment, and how the industry might change in light of this watershed moment in publishing-worker solidarity. We thought it was important for folks to hear directly from the HarperCollins workers, and we’re very grateful for Rachel joining us to talk about her experience firsthand. This week we were lucky enough to have HarperColl… This week we were lucky enough to have HarperCollins associate editor Rachel Kambury on the show, and we talked to her all about her union’s strike, what about their working conditions led them to this historic moment, and how the industry might change in light of this watershed moment in publishing-worker solidarity. We thought it was important for folks to hear directly from the HarperCollins workers, and we’re very grateful for Rachel joining us to talk about her experience firsthand. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1394214016 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:32:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-156 00:41:39 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Folks, it is that time of year once again. As we set off on our yearly month of holiday memes and other nonsense, we’re adding in some real reflection on the truths that a strange, volatile year of publishing and (and life) has taught us. This episode we get a little personal and talk about the year that was, and set us off on a month of taking stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. It’ll be fun too, we promise! Folks, it is that time of year once again. As we … Folks, it is that time of year once again. As we set off on our yearly month of holiday memes and other nonsense, we’re adding in some real reflection on the truths that a strange, volatile year of publishing and (and life) has taught us. This episode we get a little personal and talk about the year that was, and set us off on a month of taking stock of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. It’ll be fun too, we promise! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1387610749 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:42:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-155tweets-and-strikes 00:46:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we take a look at the HarperCollins Union’s strike for better working conditions, discuss the possible destruction of Twitter, and in general share how we navigate the strangest part of the book calendar–the holidays. It’s a lively grab-bag with a healthy dose of pro-labor sentiment to get your Thanksgiving week started right. This week we take a look at the HarperCollins Uni… This week we take a look at the HarperCollins Union’s strike for better working conditions, discuss the possible destruction of Twitter, and in general share how we navigate the strangest part of the book calendar–the holidays. It’s a lively grab-bag with a healthy dose of pro-labor sentiment to get your Thanksgiving week started right. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1358712481 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:36:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-154object-lessons 01:08:20 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s convo starts out as a discussion of our relationships with books as physical objects and ends up… everywhere? We talk about how we associate meaning and memory with books, our reading habits, when a book actually becomes a book and not a manuscript or a draft, and plenty else. We pick at all the seams of how people interact and place value on the concept of a book, and it ends up being one of our more personal episodes. Join us! This week’s convo starts out as a discussion of o… This week’s convo starts out as a discussion of our relationships with books as physical objects and ends up… everywhere? We talk about how we associate meaning and memory with books, our reading habits, when a book actually becomes a book and not a manuscript or a draft, and plenty else. We pick at all the seams of how people interact and place value on the concept of a book, and it ends up being one of our more personal episodes. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1327211632 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:02:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-153-a-new-achilles-heel 00:45:52 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about Barnes & Noble’s decision to stock fewer hardcover titles, especially in YA and MG categories. How will this affect debut writers and marginalized creators, why might they make this choice in the first place, and how will publishers respond? This week we talk about Barnes & Noble’s decision… This week we talk about Barnes & Noble’s decision to stock fewer hardcover titles, especially in YA and MG categories. How will this affect debut writers and marginalized creators, why might they make this choice in the first place, and how will publishers respond? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1323028252 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:29:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-152-show-trial 00:58:08 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about–what else–the court case involving the DOJ vs. PRH, regarding their attempted merger with Simon & Schuster. Specifically, we analyze how the executives testifying have been talking about the industry at large, and what it reveals about corporate publishing strategy, and how it affects authors who aren’t celebrities or politicians. If you’ve been seeing chatter about this case, this is the episode that gets you caught up. Join us! This week we talk about–what else–the court case … This week we talk about–what else–the court case involving the DOJ vs. PRH, regarding their attempted merger with Simon & Schuster. Specifically, we analyze how the executives testifying have been talking about the industry at large, and what it reveals about corporate publishing strategy, and how it affects authors who aren’t celebrities or politicians. If you’ve been seeing chatter about this case, this is the episode that gets you caught up. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1279868155 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:41:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-151the-pettisode 00:49:15 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Pettiness! Jealousy! Stop lying, you’ve felt it as much as the next person, especially in an industry like publishing. So have we, and here we present a full, honest episode on how we process those feelings in a (hopefully) productive way. Folks, it’s time to let the darkness in–join us! Pettiness! Jealousy! Stop lying, you’ve felt it a… Pettiness! Jealousy! Stop lying, you’ve felt it as much as the next person, especially in an industry like publishing. So have we, and here we present a full, honest episode on how we process those feelings in a (hopefully) productive way. Folks, it’s time to let the darkness in–join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1276303456 Fri, 27 May 2022 14:03:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-150 00:51:19 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This… is one of our more loose episodes ever. We sit down and catch up on everything from what we’re reading to how Laura avoids death while foraging in the woods, from an analysis of what makes a good children’s board book to how we’re carrying on during a moment of intense national trauma. Also we talk about book advances for a minute. Also we talk about toucans for a minute. At one point we get distracted by Oreos on a shelf. Come join the vibe–you’ll like it here, we promise. This… is one of our more loose episodes ever. We … This… is one of our more loose episodes ever. We sit down and catch up on everything from what we’re reading to how Laura avoids death while foraging in the woods, from an analysis of what makes a good children’s board book to how we’re carrying on during a moment of intense national trauma. Also we talk about book advances for a minute. Also we talk about toucans for a minute. At one point we get distracted by Oreos on a shelf. Come join the vibe–you’ll like it here, we promise. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1248924385 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:59:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-149 00:46:56 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, in light of recent heated discourse around what awards like the Lambda are “for,” we thought we’d break down why awards and indeed all literary criticism are not meant to be objective signifiers of quality, but are rather reflections of individual critical perspectives and the context that surrounds them. To be clear: we prefer it that way! Come listen and find out why. This week, in light of recent heated discourse ar… This week, in light of recent heated discourse around what awards like the Lambda are “for,” we thought we’d break down why awards and indeed all literary criticism are not meant to be objective signifiers of quality, but are rather reflections of individual critical perspectives and the context that surrounds them. To be clear: we prefer it that way! Come listen and find out why. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1232085832 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:00:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-148all-the-wrong-lessons 00:50:37 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about Brandon Sanderson’s wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for his next novels, a move so bold and unique that we simply have to ask: what wrong and/or inapplicable lessons will traditional publishing learn from this isolated incident? We break down why the Sanderson plan worked for him, why it won’t on a mass scale for others, and which observations we hope publishing DOESN’T make in response to it. Join us! This week we talk about Brandon Sanderson’s wildl… This week we talk about Brandon Sanderson’s wildly successful Kickstarter campaign for his next novels, a move so bold and unique that we simply have to ask: what wrong and/or inapplicable lessons will traditional publishing learn from this isolated incident? We break down why the Sanderson plan worked for him, why it won’t on a mass scale for others, and which observations we hope publishing DOESN’T make in response to it. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1224550462 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:22:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-147publishings-great-resignation 00:59:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no WOW it is nice to be back in the recording studio! In our first episode this side of Erik having a child, we talk about the recent trend of editors leaving their jobs and even outright leaving the industry. What does it mean for publishing when its talent is burning out or choosing other paths at this rate? How does it affect publishing houses, our work as agents, and writers? Join us for the beginning of a new era of Print Run–we’re here, we’re energized, and we can’t wait to get back in touch with all of you. WOW it is nice to be back in the recording studio… WOW it is nice to be back in the recording studio! In our first episode this side of Erik having a child, we talk about the recent trend of editors leaving their jobs and even outright leaving the industry. What does it mean for publishing when its talent is burning out or choosing other paths at this rate? How does it affect publishing houses, our work as agents, and writers? Join us for the beginning of a new era of Print Run–we’re here, we’re energized, and we can’t wait to get back in touch with all of you. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1131885211 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:46:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-146the-baby-hane-isode 00:56:46 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no On the “season finale” episode before Erik goes on paternity leave for a few months, we talk about the many swirling feelings around going on leave in the publishing industry, artistic anxiety in the face of looming parenthood, how we’ve thought about our professional goals in relation to the actual fabric of our lives, and the ways we’ve tried to create sustainable ways of making sure our work and art flow from our actual life, and not the other way around. It’s a personal episode on the (potential) eve of Erik’s first child being born, so join us and let’s work through some feelings about art and life! On the “season finale” episode before Erik goes o… On the “season finale” episode before Erik goes on paternity leave for a few months, we talk about the many swirling feelings around going on leave in the publishing industry, artistic anxiety in the face of looming parenthood, how we’ve thought about our professional goals in relation to the actual fabric of our lives, and the ways we’ve tried to create sustainable ways of making sure our work and art flow from our actual life, and not the other way around. It’s a personal episode on the (potential) eve of Erik’s first child being born, so join us and let’s work through some feelings about art and life! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108228060 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:22:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-145 00:45:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After another RWA mess surrounding their recent issuing of the Vivian Award, we use the occasion to ask a fundamental question: what’s the point of these organizations, and how can we make them do what we actually want them to do? We talk about how institutions like RWA--or really any big literary collective--could be used to do what we actually need: supporting writers who wouldn’t otherwise have the networks they need, get its members useful information and opportunities, and push publishing in a more inclusive and egalitarian direction. After another RWA mess surrounding their recent i… After another RWA mess surrounding their recent issuing of the Vivian Award, we use the occasion to ask a fundamental question: what’s the point of these organizations, and how can we make them do what we actually want them to do? We talk about how institutions like RWA--or really any big literary collective--could be used to do what we actually need: supporting writers who wouldn’t otherwise have the networks they need, get its members useful information and opportunities, and push publishing in a more inclusive and egalitarian direction. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1108223209 Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:17:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-144the-summer-to-loon-isode 00:50:07 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we made the whole plane out of To Loon It May Concerns. We spent the episode answering your most burning and specific publishing questions, from all corners of the writing and publishing world. Come hang out for a free-flowing advice session! This week, we made the whole plane out of To Loon… This week, we made the whole plane out of To Loon It May Concerns. We spent the episode answering your most burning and specific publishing questions, from all corners of the writing and publishing world. Come hang out for a free-flowing advice session! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1073731294 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:52:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-143irreplaceable 00:49:41 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s summer, and in publishing that means one thing: we’re all getting each other’s out-of-offices. In this episode we talk about how, actually, that’s a good thing--it underscores that people in the industry are irreplaceable, that so much of what we do is built on real and lasting connections we have with other specific colleagues, and how as much as the powers that be would like us to believe that they could find someone else to do any of our jobs, it simply isn’t true. What would publishing look like if it acknowledged the irreplaceability of its workforce, and acted accordingly? Much different and better, we argue here. It’s summer, and in publishing that means one thi… It’s summer, and in publishing that means one thing: we’re all getting each other’s out-of-offices. In this episode we talk about how, actually, that’s a good thing--it underscores that people in the industry are irreplaceable, that so much of what we do is built on real and lasting connections we have with other specific colleagues, and how as much as the powers that be would like us to believe that they could find someone else to do any of our jobs, it simply isn’t true. What would publishing look like if it acknowledged the irreplaceability of its workforce, and acted accordingly? Much different and better, we argue here. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1060755634 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:54:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-142 00:58:34 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we take a look at the far too slanted battlefield on which people who want change in publishing are forced to fight--and how, rather than responding to each new publishing injustice on a case by case basis, we might try instead to change the terms of engagement in our favor. On the heels of the deceptive phrase “we came to publish, not to cancel,” we argue that even in accepting the implied definitions of either word we’re ceding crucial ground. Join us for a wide-ranging episode that covers everything from appropriation to publishing’s role as a producer of culture. This week we take a look at the far too slanted b… This week we take a look at the far too slanted battlefield on which people who want change in publishing are forced to fight--and how, rather than responding to each new publishing injustice on a case by case basis, we might try instead to change the terms of engagement in our favor. On the heels of the deceptive phrase “we came to publish, not to cancel,” we argue that even in accepting the implied definitions of either word we’re ceding crucial ground. Join us for a wide-ranging episode that covers everything from appropriation to publishing’s role as a producer of culture. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1027871728 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:03:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-141science-fake-science-and-publishing 00:57:17 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the state of nonfiction publishing amidst the changing conditions of both the industry and the wider world--how has a pandemic and political turbulence affected our relationship to “truth” and “expertise” in books? We talk through the new moment of popular science publishing, as well as how it might follow the arc we saw over prior years in more explicitly political publishing. Then, to finish, a To Loon It May Concern about how to manage trope fatigue in genre fiction, especially as an author of a marginalized identity. This week we talk about the state of nonfiction p… This week we talk about the state of nonfiction publishing amidst the changing conditions of both the industry and the wider world--how has a pandemic and political turbulence affected our relationship to “truth” and “expertise” in books? We talk through the new moment of popular science publishing, as well as how it might follow the arc we saw over prior years in more explicitly political publishing. Then, to finish, a To Loon It May Concern about how to manage trope fatigue in genre fiction, especially as an author of a marginalized identity. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1023436576 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-140speculation-on-the-speculative 00:53:10 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we take on a term we all love but can never quite pin down: speculative fiction. What do industry people--and readers--mean when they say “speculative,” and what does the distinction between aesthetics, genre, and prestige with regard to the term say about the market at large? What are we talking about when we, as book people, talk about speculative fiction? Come help us work through it. This week we take on a term we all love but can n… This week we take on a term we all love but can never quite pin down: speculative fiction. What do industry people--and readers--mean when they say “speculative,” and what does the distinction between aesthetics, genre, and prestige with regard to the term say about the market at large? What are we talking about when we, as book people, talk about speculative fiction? Come help us work through it. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1007529073 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:22:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-139-taste-and-agency 01:00:17 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we take a look at Laura McGrath’s fascinating paper on how literary agents shape the acquisitions landscape. It’s got a lot of insights we agree with and some things we push back on a bit, but overall the conversation ends up being a close look at what “taste” actually is, how people in our position exist in relation to corporate power, and much more. Join us! The paper we discuss is here, for your reference: https://academic.oup.com/alh/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/alh/ajab005/6161353?redirectedFrom=fulltext#230638685 This week we take a look at Laura McGrath’s fasci… This week we take a look at Laura McGrath’s fascinating paper on how literary agents shape the acquisitions landscape. It’s got a lot of insights we agree with and some things we push back on a bit, but overall the conversation ends up being a close look at what “taste” actually is, how people in our position exist in relation to corporate power, and much more. Join us! The paper we discuss is here, for your reference: https://academic.oup.com/alh/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/alh/ajab005/6161353?redirectedFrom=fulltext#230638685 printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1002804793 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:05:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-138literary-survival 00:53:03 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we unpack a fascinating essay about the ways in which Philip Roth managed his authorial image and career, and the various questions it raises about what “success” is, how to be a good literary citizen, and what happens when an author’s “brand” becomes a part of their writing itself. It’s a conversation about moving and shaking in the modern literary landscape, how social media changes that thinking, how it all relates to power, and how it connects to the art that gets made in this environment. This week, we unpack a fascinating essay about th… This week, we unpack a fascinating essay about the ways in which Philip Roth managed his authorial image and career, and the various questions it raises about what “success” is, how to be a good literary citizen, and what happens when an author’s “brand” becomes a part of their writing itself. It’s a conversation about moving and shaking in the modern literary landscape, how social media changes that thinking, how it all relates to power, and how it connects to the art that gets made in this environment. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/990577021 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:46:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-137the-backisode 00:43:53 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back! In our first episode since going on leave in late 2020, we talk about how our approach and views toward the industry may have shifted since our time of last recording. This transitions into a conversation about the public performance of “working” on social media, and leads to a conversation about the interplay between social media posturing and power in the industry--spoiler alert: that power dynamic needs some fixing. It’s great to be back, and we’re so glad you’re joining us again! We’re back! In our first episode since going on l… We’re back! In our first episode since going on leave in late 2020, we talk about how our approach and views toward the industry may have shifted since our time of last recording. This transitions into a conversation about the public performance of “working” on social media, and leads to a conversation about the interplay between social media posturing and power in the industry--spoiler alert: that power dynamic needs some fixing. It’s great to be back, and we’re so glad you’re joining us again! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/893696083 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:14:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-136thinking-small 00:55:36 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After updating our discussion on the ethics of “news” books in light of Bob Woodward’s new controversial book, we use the occasion of Headwater’s first birthday to talk about the state of modern publishing, where boutique presses and agencies fit in, how the industry could survive and sustain itself moving forward, and much more. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about how, contrary to common wisdom, publishing may need to “think smaller” in order to be the most effective version of itself. After updating our discussion on the ethics of “n… After updating our discussion on the ethics of “news” books in light of Bob Woodward’s new controversial book, we use the occasion of Headwater’s first birthday to talk about the state of modern publishing, where boutique presses and agencies fit in, how the industry could survive and sustain itself moving forward, and much more. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about how, contrary to common wisdom, publishing may need to “think smaller” in order to be the most effective version of itself. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/882400933 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:23:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-135the-publishing-binary 00:54:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s great to be back! This week we catch up on some recent discussions in the book world, by way of first talking through why IP projects can be so beneficial for everyone involved, and then about various events that all revolve around the faulty ways that publishing sees gender. Join us! It’s great to be back! This week we catch up on s… It’s great to be back! This week we catch up on some recent discussions in the book world, by way of first talking through why IP projects can be so beneficial for everyone involved, and then about various events that all revolve around the faulty ways that publishing sees gender. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/857849518 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 15:40:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-134the-letter 01:00:46 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the open letter published in Harper’s that supposedly advocates for free speech and open debate--we think it’s actually an argument for something far more pernicious, and on this episode we talk through why. It’s a conversation on power, platform, censorship, and related issues, and we think you’ll find it useful! Special episodes for the month coming soon. You can submit work for those or just write to us at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks as always for your support! This week we talk about the open letter published… This week we talk about the open letter published in Harper’s that supposedly advocates for free speech and open debate--we think it’s actually an argument for something far more pernicious, and on this episode we talk through why. It’s a conversation on power, platform, censorship, and related issues, and we think you’ll find it useful! Special episodes for the month coming soon. You can submit work for those or just write to us at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks as always for your support! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/845427832 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:32:43 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-133weird-weird-summer 00:51:28 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Well, it’s summer. Typically that’s a slow period in publishing, but this year feels different for a variety of reasons we try to work through in our discussion, along with some thoughts on how our work might change when the supposed “busy season” hits this fall. How has this pandemic changed the way we see our own working lives and those of our clients? All that and more, including an update on Erik’s new foray into science fiction, and a To Loon It May Concern. Well, it’s summer. Typically that’s a slow period… Well, it’s summer. Typically that’s a slow period in publishing, but this year feels different for a variety of reasons we try to work through in our discussion, along with some thoughts on how our work might change when the supposed “busy season” hits this fall. How has this pandemic changed the way we see our own working lives and those of our clients? All that and more, including an update on Erik’s new foray into science fiction, and a To Loon It May Concern. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/837694459 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:24:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-132pressure-points 00:56:28 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, on the heels of what feels like a whole slew of notable publishing stories in response to heightened discussions on race and privilege in the industry, we talk about whiteness. This is a crucial moment in our industry (and of course in the country at large), and it is going to require white people being willing to engage in substantive self-criticism and action that gets beyond the usual expressions of allyship or “correct opinion.” We talk through the need to not shy away from discomfort, to do the necessary work even when it doesn’t rake in social media engagement, and finish with a submitted question about the possibility of getting “canceled” for a bad piece of writing in one’s past. Join us! This week, on the heels of what feels like a whol… This week, on the heels of what feels like a whole slew of notable publishing stories in response to heightened discussions on race and privilege in the industry, we talk about whiteness. This is a crucial moment in our industry (and of course in the country at large), and it is going to require white people being willing to engage in substantive self-criticism and action that gets beyond the usual expressions of allyship or “correct opinion.” We talk through the need to not shy away from discomfort, to do the necessary work even when it doesn’t rake in social media engagement, and finish with a submitted question about the possibility of getting “canceled” for a bad piece of writing in one’s past. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829255297 Wed, 27 May 2020 18:56:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-131welcome-to-the-omergerdverse 00:47:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we’re talking about a fascinating copyright case involving two authors working within a larger fanfiction universe known as the Omegaverse. It’s . . . a lot, as you’ll soon find out, but it’s also potentially a precursor for how large media corporations could move in on lucrative open-source writing projects. Then we have a quick discussion about shmagencies, and draw a key distinction: agencies that are bad for writers, and agencies that are bad for the agents working at them. Join us! This week, we’re talking about a fascinating copy… This week, we’re talking about a fascinating copyright case involving two authors working within a larger fanfiction universe known as the Omegaverse. It’s . . . a lot, as you’ll soon find out, but it’s also potentially a precursor for how large media corporations could move in on lucrative open-source writing projects. Then we have a quick discussion about shmagencies, and draw a key distinction: agencies that are bad for writers, and agencies that are bad for the agents working at them. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/818980387 Tue, 12 May 2020 16:36:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-130the-bookstore-at-the-end-of-the-world-featuring-genay-jackson-and-wynne-kontos 00:50:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we are excited to have an interview with Genay Jackson and Wynne Kontos, two booksellers who are a part of the Bookstore at the End of the World. They tell us about their experience being laid off at the start of the pandemic, how publishing can treat its booksellers with the respect and value they deserve, and how bookselling is about people and community more than any physical location. This week we are excited to have an interview wit… This week we are excited to have an interview with Genay Jackson and Wynne Kontos, two booksellers who are a part of the Bookstore at the End of the World. They tell us about their experience being laid off at the start of the pandemic, how publishing can treat its booksellers with the respect and value they deserve, and how bookselling is about people and community more than any physical location. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814192552 Tue, 05 May 2020 17:11:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-129vampires-back 00:42:22 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, with the announcement of Stephenie Meyer’s forthcoming book, we take on a question as old as time itself: are vampires back? It’s a conversation about how trends are formed, what they mean, and how publishing responds to them, and it ends up transitioning into a discussion on switching categories as a writer too. Join us! Also, we realize that the audio quality is worse now that we are recording remotely during quarantine. Thank you for bearing with us as we work on a better solution, hopefully implemented for this coming week! This week, with the announcement of Stephenie Mey… This week, with the announcement of Stephenie Meyer’s forthcoming book, we take on a question as old as time itself: are vampires back? It’s a conversation about how trends are formed, what they mean, and how publishing responds to them, and it ends up transitioning into a discussion on switching categories as a writer too. Join us! Also, we realize that the audio quality is worse now that we are recording remotely during quarantine. Thank you for bearing with us as we work on a better solution, hopefully implemented for this coming week! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/803818303 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:54:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-128am-i-good-enough 00:46:35 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no As a means of trying to be more uplifting than recent weeks, we take on that everpresent fear all writers have: in relation to publishing, are you good enough? Obviously craft and skill matter, but here we reframe the question to one of constantly changing conditions and markets, rather than anything you can control--this should feel liberating, because no one has a good prediction for what’s “on trend” or will be, or how acquisitions might look even a few months from now. Just write! As a means of trying to be more uplifting than re… As a means of trying to be more uplifting than recent weeks, we take on that everpresent fear all writers have: in relation to publishing, are you good enough? Obviously craft and skill matter, but here we reframe the question to one of constantly changing conditions and markets, rather than anything you can control--this should feel liberating, because no one has a good prediction for what’s “on trend” or will be, or how acquisitions might look even a few months from now. Just write! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793075621 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:33:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-127publishings-pandemic-response 00:56:59 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we talk about the ways in which publishing has, has not, and could respond to the new conditions presented by the pandemic, and why certain choices made well before 2020 have set up current difficulties. We also take a look at a very topical coronavirus book, and debate whether this sort of quick, reactive publishing is a good strategy in a time like this. This week, we talk about the ways in which publis… This week, we talk about the ways in which publishing has, has not, and could respond to the new conditions presented by the pandemic, and why certain choices made well before 2020 have set up current difficulties. We also take a look at a very topical coronavirus book, and debate whether this sort of quick, reactive publishing is a good strategy in a time like this. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/782273167 Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:11:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-126socially-distanced 00:56:52 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no From our own respective isolations, we do a nice little wellness check on each other, and talk about how coronavirus has affected our work, the publishing industry, and even how we and other book people might view concepts like “productivity” moving forward. How will such a massive disruption affect the industry? No one knows, but we talk through a few ideas and in general just catch up. From our own respective isolations, we do a nice … From our own respective isolations, we do a nice little wellness check on each other, and talk about how coronavirus has affected our work, the publishing industry, and even how we and other book people might view concepts like “productivity” moving forward. How will such a massive disruption affect the industry? No one knows, but we talk through a few ideas and in general just catch up. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/773735128 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 14:25:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-125print-run-live-featuring-eric-smith 00:55:45 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s episode is a recording of our live show from last week at Subtext Books here in Saint Paul, where we talked with Eric Smith about his new novel DON’T READ THE COMMENTS, how he balances agent and author life, being a positive internet presence in an age of cynicism, and much more. This week’s episode is a recording of our live sh… This week’s episode is a recording of our live show from last week at Subtext Books here in Saint Paul, where we talked with Eric Smith about his new novel DON’T READ THE COMMENTS, how he balances agent and author life, being a positive internet presence in an age of cynicism, and much more. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/766348990 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:07:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-124 00:57:45 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We talk about the announced deal for the novel The Other Black Girl, a great-sounding book set within the publishing industry that will surely generate all sorts of discussion. We then discuss how publishers themselves might do a better job of investing in indie bookstores, and other infrastructure they rely on to succeed. This week’s To Loon It May Concern centers on deciding between experienced agents versus newer ones. Join us! We talk about the announced deal for the novel Th… We talk about the announced deal for the novel The Other Black Girl, a great-sounding book set within the publishing industry that will surely generate all sorts of discussion. We then discuss how publishers themselves might do a better job of investing in indie bookstores, and other infrastructure they rely on to succeed. This week’s To Loon It May Concern centers on deciding between experienced agents versus newer ones. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/762697435 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:12:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-123work-life 00:58:59 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back! Laura recently transitioned to agenting full time, and now that the dust has cleared it gives us the chance to talk about the strange calculations in work-life balance nearly everyone in publishing is making, why so many agents have second jobs (and why that’s not something often discussed), and how this culture of broadcasting how busy we all are creates a paradox with the fact that we never talk about our work outside the field. We’re back! Laura recently transitioned to agenti… We’re back! Laura recently transitioned to agenting full time, and now that the dust has cleared it gives us the chance to talk about the strange calculations in work-life balance nearly everyone in publishing is making, why so many agents have second jobs (and why that’s not something often discussed), and how this culture of broadcasting how busy we all are creates a paradox with the fact that we never talk about our work outside the field. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/751055740 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:13:02 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-122american-dirt 01:03:57 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, in addition to singing some sweet 90s pop, we talk through the many facets of the mess surrounding the novel American Dirt. What does this whole saga reveal about publishing’s biases, how review coverage intersects with promotion, or what gets prioritized by publishers in media at the expense of other projects? We discuss all that and more. Join us! This week, in addition to singing some sweet 90s … This week, in addition to singing some sweet 90s pop, we talk through the many facets of the mess surrounding the novel American Dirt. What does this whole saga reveal about publishing’s biases, how review coverage intersects with promotion, or what gets prioritized by publishers in media at the expense of other projects? We discuss all that and more. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/743348578 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:25:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-121every-item-on-the-menu 00:47:24 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After a quick RWA update, we try to do a segment on resolutions and predictions for 2020, and while we do end up getting there after some deft transition work, we somehow end up talking about the St. Paul cafe scene? Anyway, we talk about interrogating one’s own taste, why SF/F might become more “literary” this year, a new outlook on reading submissions, and a lot more. Join us! After a quick RWA update, we try to do a segment … After a quick RWA update, we try to do a segment on resolutions and predictions for 2020, and while we do end up getting there after some deft transition work, we somehow end up talking about the St. Paul cafe scene? Anyway, we talk about interrogating one’s own taste, why SF/F might become more “literary” this year, a new outlook on reading submissions, and a lot more. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/736331389 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:14:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-120rwa-and-what-writing-institutions-should-be 00:57:50 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the wake of the still-unfolding RWA mess, we share our perspectives on what’s gone so badly wrong, and why we feel these problems are--at least in part--intrinsic to the sort of writing institution that RWA has become. From there, we talk about what large writing associations should pay careful attention to as they build, so as to root out the sorts of problems we’re seeing now. In the wake of the still-unfolding RWA mess, we s… In the wake of the still-unfolding RWA mess, we share our perspectives on what’s gone so badly wrong, and why we feel these problems are--at least in part--intrinsic to the sort of writing institution that RWA has become. From there, we talk about what large writing associations should pay careful attention to as they build, so as to root out the sorts of problems we’re seeing now. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/729569149 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:02:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-119the-holiday-party 00:48:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s a pretty loose one this week. We talk about where we’re at as we draw toward the end of the year, share some memories from the year, give a delicious recipe for Oreo balls, it’s a whole thing. Come hang out; pretty easy listening today. It’s a pretty loose one this week. We talk about … It’s a pretty loose one this week. We talk about where we’re at as we draw toward the end of the year, share some memories from the year, give a delicious recipe for Oreo balls, it’s a whole thing. Come hang out; pretty easy listening today. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/725780062 Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:27:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-118the-decembosode 00:51:19 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk through the reason for the season, in this stretch after National Novel Writing Month--self-editing and evaluation, and how to decide when something is ready to show others and progress in the publishing process. Join us for a conversation on how we make those calls in our own work, and ways you can see your own writing in that more detached, professional light. This week we talk through the reason for the seas… This week we talk through the reason for the season, in this stretch after National Novel Writing Month--self-editing and evaluation, and how to decide when something is ready to show others and progress in the publishing process. Join us for a conversation on how we make those calls in our own work, and ways you can see your own writing in that more detached, professional light. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/718783630 Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:25:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-117the-one-before-thanksgiving 00:55:31 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This episode covers an interesting recent piece on the continual publishing of right-wing garbage books, how best to design a contest or grant for marginalized creators (and how that project can go awry), and a To Loon It May Concern about how authors with big platforms should behave online. Join us! This episode covers an interesting recent piece o… This episode covers an interesting recent piece on the continual publishing of right-wing garbage books, how best to design a contest or grant for marginalized creators (and how that project can go awry), and a To Loon It May Concern about how authors with big platforms should behave online. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/711734731 Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:46:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-116hope-risk-and-tinfoil 00:54:17 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After checking in on #NaNoWriMo, we talk about the recent PW article that wondered aloud whether publishing is “too top-heavy.” It is, but not for the reasons the article suggests! Then we debut our rousing new segment titled “Laura’s Tinfoil Hat,” which is exactly what you think it is, and close with a To Loon It May Concern. After checking in on #NaNoWriMo, we talk about th… After checking in on #NaNoWriMo, we talk about the recent PW article that wondered aloud whether publishing is “too top-heavy.” It is, but not for the reasons the article suggests! Then we debut our rousing new segment titled “Laura’s Tinfoil Hat,” which is exactly what you think it is, and close with a To Loon It May Concern. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/700788409 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 22:46:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-115doing-some-swears 00:52:33 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the new California law that’s supposedly designed to help freelancers, but in practice will further devalue their work and the work of staff writers at publications. From there, we talk about a discussion about Netflix that stemmed out of the Frankfurt Book Fair—are they competitors or allies in publishing? As ever, you can submit materials to our special shows at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. New Patreon shows coming soon! This week we talk about the new California law th… This week we talk about the new California law that’s supposedly designed to help freelancers, but in practice will further devalue their work and the work of staff writers at publications. From there, we talk about a discussion about Netflix that stemmed out of the Frankfurt Book Fair—are they competitors or allies in publishing? As ever, you can submit materials to our special shows at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. New Patreon shows coming soon! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/696079861 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:46:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-114working-both-sides 00:55:57 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After a quick response to the Booker award announcement and a note on censorship, today we talk about the unique dynamic of people in publishing also being creators who get published. What can be learned from people who work in publishing and also write? What does it show us about the industry? Finally, we close the week with a TLIMC about how conscientious book-buying. Join us! After a quick response to the Booker award announ… After a quick response to the Booker award announcement and a note on censorship, today we talk about the unique dynamic of people in publishing also being creators who get published. What can be learned from people who work in publishing and also write? What does it show us about the industry? Finally, we close the week with a TLIMC about how conscientious book-buying. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/692770468 Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:38:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-113sinners-in-the-hands-of-an-angry-loon 00:56:38 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s discussion is centered on the idea of long versus short-term expectations in artistic careers, the pressures that make thinking about both difficult, and the role agents play in helping writers see beyond the most immediate project. Also included: a check-in on the Audible case, layoffs at Sports Illustrated, and a thought on EU tariffs and books. This week’s discussion is centered on the idea of… This week’s discussion is centered on the idea of long versus short-term expectations in artistic careers, the pressures that make thinking about both difficult, and the role agents play in helping writers see beyond the most immediate project. Also included: a check-in on the Audible case, layoffs at Sports Illustrated, and a thought on EU tariffs and books. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/682395719 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 14:41:07 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-112nashville 00:50:39 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back from Nashville, where we attended the Digital Book World conference! We talk about what we saw at the conference and recap the evening in which we were lucky enough to walk away with a podcasting award. It’s a convo about the state of political nonfiction, brown drinks, the internet, and the publishing job market. Join us! We’re back from Nashville, where we attended the … We’re back from Nashville, where we attended the Digital Book World conference! We talk about what we saw at the conference and recap the evening in which we were lucky enough to walk away with a podcasting award. It’s a convo about the state of political nonfiction, brown drinks, the internet, and the publishing job market. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/679038030 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:14:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-111the-big-new-thing 00:59:31 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After quickly running through the publishing news of the past few weeks and deciding whether each thing is Good or Bad, we talk about some news of our own: as of today, we’ve launched our own agency and are open for business. We talk a little about our new agenting home, and then get into a To Loon It May Concern about power dynamics, respect, and agent etiquette online. Join us! After quickly running through the publishing news… After quickly running through the publishing news of the past few weeks and deciding whether each thing is Good or Bad, we talk about some news of our own: as of today, we’ve launched our own agency and are open for business. We talk a little about our new agenting home, and then get into a To Loon It May Concern about power dynamics, respect, and agent etiquette online. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/668510996 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:25:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-110preorders-crossovers-and-the-ways-publishers-and-readers-engage 00:57:08 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about how the new emphasis on preorders for book sales has changed the way books are purchased, discussed, marketed, and evaluated by publishers. It’s a self-reinforcing feedback loop between publishers and book buyers, and it’s a trend with weird ramifications. Then, we talk through the idea of “crossover” books--who creates them, publishers or readerships? In all, it’s an episode about the interactions between the people selling and the people buying books, and how that interaction ends up changing the books themselves. This week we talk about how the new emphasis on p… This week we talk about how the new emphasis on preorders for book sales has changed the way books are purchased, discussed, marketed, and evaluated by publishers. It’s a self-reinforcing feedback loop between publishers and book buyers, and it’s a trend with weird ramifications. Then, we talk through the idea of “crossover” books--who creates them, publishers or readerships? In all, it’s an episode about the interactions between the people selling and the people buying books, and how that interaction ends up changing the books themselves. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/661941377 Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:42:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-109who-wants-some-pie 00:57:38 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After a rousing conversation about 1) pie and 2) the joys of novels that can’t be made into good movies, we talk about Macmillan’s new decision to restrict library purchases of ebooks. The (questionable) choice leads to some fundamental questions about the publishing and reading landscape: do libraries help or hurt publisher sales? How does an ebook differ from a print book, in terms of library usage and even just as a product bought and sold? After a rousing conversation about 1) pie and 2) … After a rousing conversation about 1) pie and 2) the joys of novels that can’t be made into good movies, we talk about Macmillan’s new decision to restrict library purchases of ebooks. The (questionable) choice leads to some fundamental questions about the publishing and reading landscape: do libraries help or hurt publisher sales? How does an ebook differ from a print book, in terms of library usage and even just as a product bought and sold? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/655268705 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:54:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-108caption-this 00:59:28 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no That classic online book retailer / Pentagon contract candidate is at it again, folks. With the announcement of Audible’s new audiobook feature called “Captions,” we talk about how it mostly amounts to an audacious rights infringement, one that fits perfectly in line with Amazon’s larger cohesive project of devaluing books as a means of swallowing the industry whole. We discuss the possible strategies behind rolling out something as nakedly infringing as this feature, and then look at another news item this week--Dean Koontz signing a five-book deal with Amazon as his publisher--to talk about where everything is at and where we go from here. That classic online book retailer / Pentagon cont… That classic online book retailer / Pentagon contract candidate is at it again, folks. With the announcement of Audible’s new audiobook feature called “Captions,” we talk about how it mostly amounts to an audacious rights infringement, one that fits perfectly in line with Amazon’s larger cohesive project of devaluing books as a means of swallowing the industry whole. We discuss the possible strategies behind rolling out something as nakedly infringing as this feature, and then look at another news item this week--Dean Koontz signing a five-book deal with Amazon as his publisher--to talk about where everything is at and where we go from here. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/652032671 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:15:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-107july-july 00:52:14 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s hot and muggy out, and we use that as an opportunity to examine one of publishing’s oldest pieces of conventional wisdom, that the industry grinds to a halt in the summer. We discuss how, rather than truly slowing down, the work over summer in books changes; we talk about soft pitching, research, conferences, and the other things that make publishing not a seasonal industry but one with a rhythm we’ve all come to rely on. Also, Laura is hopelessly hooked on a phone game and we try to Work Through That. It’s hot and muggy out, and we use that as an opp… It’s hot and muggy out, and we use that as an opportunity to examine one of publishing’s oldest pieces of conventional wisdom, that the industry grinds to a halt in the summer. We discuss how, rather than truly slowing down, the work over summer in books changes; we talk about soft pitching, research, conferences, and the other things that make publishing not a seasonal industry but one with a rhythm we’ve all come to rely on. Also, Laura is hopelessly hooked on a phone game and we try to Work Through That. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/645197394 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:18:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-106the-one-with-the-paint-fumes 00:54:41 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Hello from the recording studio, where a large paint job is in progress--but it’s only making the takes stronger. Today we talk about the recent New York Times article about the rampant fraud and counterfeit problem on Amazon, and then contrast it with a GOOD publishing thing, the success of Minotaur Books and their fascinating approach to achieving it. Plus a To Loon It May Concern at the end. Join us! Special episodes for June are out already, and July’s are on the way. As always, you can send us stuff at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. Hello from the recording studio, where a large pa… Hello from the recording studio, where a large paint job is in progress--but it’s only making the takes stronger. Today we talk about the recent New York Times article about the rampant fraud and counterfeit problem on Amazon, and then contrast it with a GOOD publishing thing, the success of Minotaur Books and their fascinating approach to achieving it. Plus a To Loon It May Concern at the end. Join us! Special episodes for June are out already, and July’s are on the way. As always, you can send us stuff at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/638536353 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 14:41:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-105what-should-agents-do 00:58:30 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no ...It’s a big, open-ended question, but it’s one we ask ourselves this week with regard to how the role of agents and agencies could shift to meet the needs of modern publishing. We talk through some big ideas and some small tweaks, and have a wide-ranging conversation on how agenting could look different--for both agents themselves and the authors they work with. ...It’s a big, open-ended question, but it’s one … ...It’s a big, open-ended question, but it’s one we ask ourselves this week with regard to how the role of agents and agencies could shift to meet the needs of modern publishing. We talk through some big ideas and some small tweaks, and have a wide-ranging conversation on how agenting could look different--for both agents themselves and the authors they work with. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/635079834 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:14:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-104the-cancelers-become-the-canceled 00:49:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, in light of the Natasha Tynes story, we discuss the trend of books being canceled by publishers due to bad behavior online by their authors. In a time when authors often find themselves harassed online with the intent of driving them off platforms or costing them opportunities, how can we make sure that decisions in response to internet outrage are made properly and based on the right reasons? Do publishers really have a track record that should make us trust them in some of these values judgments? Also included is a quick conversation about the recent sale of Barnes and Noble. This week, in light of the Natasha Tynes story, w… This week, in light of the Natasha Tynes story, we discuss the trend of books being canceled by publishers due to bad behavior online by their authors. In a time when authors often find themselves harassed online with the intent of driving them off platforms or costing them opportunities, how can we make sure that decisions in response to internet outrage are made properly and based on the right reasons? Do publishers really have a track record that should make us trust them in some of these values judgments? Also included is a quick conversation about the recent sale of Barnes and Noble. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/628015176 Tue, 28 May 2019 19:23:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-103talking-about-talking-about-books-with-nathan-goldman 00:51:01 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we’re joined by literary critic and editor Nathan Goldman to talk about the current state of book discourse, and the role literary criticism plays in the broader publishing ecosystem, especially in the age of Goodreads and Amazon consumer reviews. We discuss blurbs, boosterism, book twitter, the importance of “negative” or nuanced reviews, and how editors decide what gets reviewed and when. It’s a fun conversation that takes good stock of the patterns of contemporary book discussion, so be sure to tune in! This week we’re joined by literary critic and edi… This week we’re joined by literary critic and editor Nathan Goldman to talk about the current state of book discourse, and the role literary criticism plays in the broader publishing ecosystem, especially in the age of Goodreads and Amazon consumer reviews. We discuss blurbs, boosterism, book twitter, the importance of “negative” or nuanced reviews, and how editors decide what gets reviewed and when. It’s a fun conversation that takes good stock of the patterns of contemporary book discussion, so be sure to tune in! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/620492595 Tue, 14 May 2019 14:23:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-102the-hope-isode 00:53:12 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After a few weeks of covering various bits of doom and gloom in the publishing world, people asked us: “why would you or anyone want to take part in this industry?” That’s actually a very good question, and in this episode, which fixates on what we find hopeful about the book world as it currently exists, we try to answer it. We get into why we stick around, what motivates us in the book world, what points of light we see on the horizon. Join us and hopefully you’ll feel good too. After a few weeks of covering various bits of doo… After a few weeks of covering various bits of doom and gloom in the publishing world, people asked us: “why would you or anyone want to take part in this industry?” That’s actually a very good question, and in this episode, which fixates on what we find hopeful about the book world as it currently exists, we try to answer it. We get into why we stick around, what motivates us in the book world, what points of light we see on the horizon. Join us and hopefully you’ll feel good too. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/617042835 Tue, 07 May 2019 15:42:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-101print-run-morning-drive-time-radio-hour 00:41:19 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We recorded in the morning this time, and the results… the results are something. In light of publishers turning down Woody Allen’s memoir, we talk about the publisher role as tastemaker--and how far too often and increasingly frequently, they choose to abdicate that responsibility. We also talk about a new interesting copyright protection act for small creators, as well as a new troubling shakeup in the book-distribution landscape. Join us! We recorded in the morning this time, and the res… We recorded in the morning this time, and the results… the results are something. In light of publishers turning down Woody Allen’s memoir, we talk about the publisher role as tastemaker--and how far too often and increasingly frequently, they choose to abdicate that responsibility. We also talk about a new interesting copyright protection act for small creators, as well as a new troubling shakeup in the book-distribution landscape. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/610235355 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:52:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-100print-run-100 00:58:11 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’ve made it to our 100th episode! Mostly this week we spend a little time reflecting on where the show has been, how it’s changed itself and us, and how the book world we’ve been talking about since late 2016 has progressed. Come hang out--it’s a fun, reflective episode that gives us all a chance to take stock of the last 100 Weeks Of Books! We’ve made it to our 100th episode! Mostly this w… We’ve made it to our 100th episode! Mostly this week we spend a little time reflecting on where the show has been, how it’s changed itself and us, and how the book world we’ve been talking about since late 2016 has progressed. Come hang out--it’s a fun, reflective episode that gives us all a chance to take stock of the last 100 Weeks Of Books! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/606859980 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:49:23 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-99wga-walks-away 00:56:21 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Our main conversation this week is about the recent decision by the Writers Guild of America to push forward in encouraging its members to fire their agents, despite mounting pressure and uncertainty for the writers in their ranks. It’s a really noteworthy (and brave!) step that cuts to the heart of so many issues of how entertainment and publishing treat their creators. Join us as we try to make sense of it. Our main conversation this week is about the rece… Our main conversation this week is about the recent decision by the Writers Guild of America to push forward in encouraging its members to fire their agents, despite mounting pressure and uncertainty for the writers in their ranks. It’s a really noteworthy (and brave!) step that cuts to the heart of so many issues of how entertainment and publishing treat their creators. Join us as we try to make sense of it. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/603360828 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:38:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-98you-betcha 01:01:54 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After some lighter conversation about Laura’s recent Wisconsin book trip, what we’re reading, and who the writerly voice of the millennial generation might be, we talk about Stacey Abrams’s romance-novel-themed appearance on Colbert, a recent discussion about whether the Bad Sex Awards are reflections of America’s latent puritanism, and the larger question of how sex writing intersects with notions of prestige and acclaim in the literary world. It’s warm out, we’re wearing shorts, come hang out. After some lighter conversation about Laura’s rec… After some lighter conversation about Laura’s recent Wisconsin book trip, what we’re reading, and who the writerly voice of the millennial generation might be, we talk about Stacey Abrams’s romance-novel-themed appearance on Colbert, a recent discussion about whether the Bad Sex Awards are reflections of America’s latent puritanism, and the larger question of how sex writing intersects with notions of prestige and acclaim in the literary world. It’s warm out, we’re wearing shorts, come hang out. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/599811330 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:35:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-97 01:04:43 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of another RITA award controversy, we discuss the different ways that the literary world hands out prizes, and discuss the interplay between readers, writers, and critics when it comes to shaping the awards landscape. Plus, a discussion about a very good publishing op-ed in the Guardian in a new edition of “What’s Going On Down There?”, and a To Loon It May Concern about what to do when the Writer Internet becomes counterproductive to your work. In light of another RITA award controversy, we di… In light of another RITA award controversy, we discuss the different ways that the literary world hands out prizes, and discuss the interplay between readers, writers, and critics when it comes to shaping the awards landscape. Plus, a discussion about a very good publishing op-ed in the Guardian in a new edition of “What’s Going On Down There?”, and a To Loon It May Concern about what to do when the Writer Internet becomes counterproductive to your work. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/596101953 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:30:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-96the-english-patients 00:59:35 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back, with a recap of our time at the London Book Fair! It was a trip that reminded us of where we sit in the vast constellation of publishing as an industry, and we got to see how the rubber meets the road in foreign-rights sales too. Come hang out for one of our chattier episodes, full of some Publishing Truths and also just some trip recap as well. It’s good to be back! We’re back, with a recap of our time at the Londo… We’re back, with a recap of our time at the London Book Fair! It was a trip that reminded us of where we sit in the vast constellation of publishing as an industry, and we got to see how the rubber meets the road in foreign-rights sales too. Come hang out for one of our chattier episodes, full of some Publishing Truths and also just some trip recap as well. It’s good to be back! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/581679033 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 15:54:08 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-95comps-comps-comps 01:03:05 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s episode is all about comp titles--far from being just something you put in a query letter, comps are how the whole industry talks to itself, and in many ways that practice has come to shape publishing in significant ways. If every book’s prospects exist in relation to a different, preexisting book, how does that change what gets published, and how? This week’s episode is all about comp titles--far… This week’s episode is all about comp titles--far from being just something you put in a query letter, comps are how the whole industry talks to itself, and in many ways that practice has come to shape publishing in significant ways. If every book’s prospects exist in relation to a different, preexisting book, how does that change what gets published, and how? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/577921830 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:40:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-94speaking-to-the-manager 01:08:20 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s show features a discussion on the tricky nature of writing fiction about real historical figures, and the heavy responsibility a writer carries in managing source material, historical gaps, and power dynamics. Then, separately, we talk about how agents and authors might balance the much-justified desire for industry transparency with the fact that the author-agent relationship is, well, human and complicated; how can both parties work together to find a place where everyone’s comfortable? Plus, a great To Loon It May Concern about blurbs! This week’s show features a discussion on the tri… This week’s show features a discussion on the tricky nature of writing fiction about real historical figures, and the heavy responsibility a writer carries in managing source material, historical gaps, and power dynamics. Then, separately, we talk about how agents and authors might balance the much-justified desire for industry transparency with the fact that the author-agent relationship is, well, human and complicated; how can both parties work together to find a place where everyone’s comfortable? Plus, a great To Loon It May Concern about blurbs! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/574180233 Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:13:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-93grammar-and-power 01:00:36 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this week’s show, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic: grammar. How do certain conventions in grammar, syntax, and punctuation end up as class signifiers or tools for enforcing other systems of power? We talk style guides, copy editing, the new book on grammar by Benjamin Dreyer, and plenty else. Also: the horrors of magazine submission fees, and a new letter to the Loon. In this week’s show, we discuss everyone’s favori… In this week’s show, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic: grammar. How do certain conventions in grammar, syntax, and punctuation end up as class signifiers or tools for enforcing other systems of power? We talk style guides, copy editing, the new book on grammar by Benjamin Dreyer, and plenty else. Also: the horrors of magazine submission fees, and a new letter to the Loon. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/570578607 Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:27:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-92were-not-teching-our-way-out-of-this 00:57:02 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We survived the cold! This week we take a look at Wattpad’s new plan to create a full-service publisher and “revolutionize” the media industry (lol), especially in light of further traditional imprint closures and consolidations. Then, we examine that bonkers New Yorker story about Dan Mallory, and discuss how and why some people in the publishing world are allowed to be eccentric liars and self-mythologizers while others never even get a chance to tell the truth. And a To Loon It May Concern at the end. Join us! We survived the cold! This week we take a look at… We survived the cold! This week we take a look at Wattpad’s new plan to create a full-service publisher and “revolutionize” the media industry (lol), especially in light of further traditional imprint closures and consolidations. Then, we examine that bonkers New Yorker story about Dan Mallory, and discuss how and why some people in the publishing world are allowed to be eccentric liars and self-mythologizers while others never even get a chance to tell the truth. And a To Loon It May Concern at the end. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/562947438 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:28:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-91writing-viral 00:47:51 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of the NYT’s critical response to the debut story collection from Kristen Roupenian (author of “Cat Person”), we trace the publishing route from the initial story’s viral success to where the collection is at now, and talk fairly extensively about how publishing handles and responds to viral success. We see a connection between that response and publishing’s newfound desire for first-person narratives readers can “see themselves” in--so much so that a whole imprint has started to publish exclusively first-person projects. This is one of our better and deeper conversations, in our opinion, and we’re excited to hear what you think! In light of the NYT’s critical response to the de… In light of the NYT’s critical response to the debut story collection from Kristen Roupenian (author of “Cat Person”), we trace the publishing route from the initial story’s viral success to where the collection is at now, and talk fairly extensively about how publishing handles and responds to viral success. We see a connection between that response and publishing’s newfound desire for first-person narratives readers can “see themselves” in--so much so that a whole imprint has started to publish exclusively first-person projects. This is one of our better and deeper conversations, in our opinion, and we’re excited to hear what you think! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/559454304 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:24:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-90everybody-settle-down 00:46:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we take stock of three bizarre and unsettling publishing stories: the apparent missteps in the reporting and fact-checking in Jill Abramson’s new book, the author Sherrilyn Kenyon filing a lawsuit over having been poisoned, and to top it all off, Kathleen Hale getting another book deal that strangely seems to celebrate the fact that she tracked down a Goodreads reviewer to her home. It’s a mix of the weird, and we try to draw some larger lessons for publishing out of the mess. Join us! This week, we take stock of three bizarre and uns… This week, we take stock of three bizarre and unsettling publishing stories: the apparent missteps in the reporting and fact-checking in Jill Abramson’s new book, the author Sherrilyn Kenyon filing a lawsuit over having been poisoned, and to top it all off, Kathleen Hale getting another book deal that strangely seems to celebrate the fact that she tracked down a Goodreads reviewer to her home. It’s a mix of the weird, and we try to draw some larger lessons for publishing out of the mess. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/555878367 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:18:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-89welcome-to-another-year-of-books 00:41:22 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Happy new year, everyone! On the first Print Run of 2019, We take a look at the year ahead by going through what we’re excited about in the book world, what we’re scared of, predictions, and resolutions. We’ll make it a great year in which certainly nothing will ever happen that makes us mad at all! Happy new year, everyone! On the first Print Run … Happy new year, everyone! On the first Print Run of 2019, We take a look at the year ahead by going through what we’re excited about in the book world, what we’re scared of, predictions, and resolutions. We’ll make it a great year in which certainly nothing will ever happen that makes us mad at all! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/543447339 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:37:32 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-88print-run-holiday-gift-guide-2018 00:44:09 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Folks, it’s that time of year again. After a riveting new edition of everyone’s favorite Australia-themed segment What’s Going On Down There, we get into some gift suggestions for the Print Run fan in your life. This obviously ranges from the genuinely useful (electric tea kettle!) to the—uh, less so. Anyway, join us for a loose and fun episode that’s sure to warm the cold recesses of your frozen heart. Folks, it’s that time of year again. After a rive… Folks, it’s that time of year again. After a riveting new edition of everyone’s favorite Australia-themed segment What’s Going On Down There, we get into some gift suggestions for the Print Run fan in your life. This obviously ranges from the genuinely useful (electric tea kettle!) to the—uh, less so. Anyway, join us for a loose and fun episode that’s sure to warm the cold recesses of your frozen heart. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/539684226 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:11:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-87scandal-makers 00:50:34 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no As we come back from a few weeks off, we spent this episode getting caught up on all the times people in the book world got mad recently, including the Nora Roberts-Tomi Adeyemi kerfuffle (and spinoff argument!), a poet who tattooed a plagiarized verse on her forearm, and people getting mad at JK Rowling for—let’s see here—having a room in which she writes. So basically it’s another normal week of publishing!!!!!! We also get to Jonathan Franzen’s ten rules for writing novels, which were, well. They sure do exist, we’ll say that. Also: our special episodes for November will be out this week, and we apologize for the delay. Full slate of December epis coming out all month as well. As we come back from a few weeks off, we spent th… As we come back from a few weeks off, we spent this episode getting caught up on all the times people in the book world got mad recently, including the Nora Roberts-Tomi Adeyemi kerfuffle (and spinoff argument!), a poet who tattooed a plagiarized verse on her forearm, and people getting mad at JK Rowling for—let’s see here—having a room in which she writes. So basically it’s another normal week of publishing!!!!!! We also get to Jonathan Franzen’s ten rules for writing novels, which were, well. They sure do exist, we’ll say that. Also: our special episodes for November will be out this week, and we apologize for the delay. Full slate of December epis coming out all month as well. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/529292994 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:29:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-86trial-and-error 00:55:32 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we pay respects to Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, who died this week at age 95. Then we get into one of the most pervasive yet undiscussed topics in all of publishing: failure. Trying things that don’t work is the signature trait of nearly every facet of the industry, and yet it’s so rarely brought to light in the way successes understandably are. We talk about how failure has informed our respective approaches to agenting, and how working in the industry can feel like its own sort of creative pursuit--one that involves experimentation, failure, and learning from mistakes, all in the name of trying to sharpen one’s own craft and tastes. Join us! This week we pay respects to Marvel Comics’ Stan … This week we pay respects to Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee, who died this week at age 95. Then we get into one of the most pervasive yet undiscussed topics in all of publishing: failure. Trying things that don’t work is the signature trait of nearly every facet of the industry, and yet it’s so rarely brought to light in the way successes understandably are. We talk about how failure has informed our respective approaches to agenting, and how working in the industry can feel like its own sort of creative pursuit--one that involves experimentation, failure, and learning from mistakes, all in the name of trying to sharpen one’s own craft and tastes. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/525653442 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:08:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-85the-celebs-are-at-it-again 00:51:44 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Folks . . . The celebs, there are so many. This week--after digging into a delightful historical episode of a book-theft epidemic in Australia—we explore the concept of celebrity book clubs and their effect on the publishing industry. How does the desire to land a book with Oprah or Reese Witherspoon or Jimmy Fallon change how certain projects get published? And what do those celebrities get, brand-wise, in return? We also look at how tech like Instagram and even newer platforms like Twitch have changed and will continue to change these dynamics. Join us! Folks . . . The celebs, there are so many. This w… Folks . . . The celebs, there are so many. This week--after digging into a delightful historical episode of a book-theft epidemic in Australia—we explore the concept of celebrity book clubs and their effect on the publishing industry. How does the desire to land a book with Oprah or Reese Witherspoon or Jimmy Fallon change how certain projects get published? And what do those celebrities get, brand-wise, in return? We also look at how tech like Instagram and even newer platforms like Twitch have changed and will continue to change these dynamics. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/522175374 Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:46:33 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-84red-dead-novel-writing-month 00:58:52 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, after working through our thoughts on National Novel Writing Month (happy writing, everyone!), we discuss the intriguing critical response to the video game “Red Dead Redemption 2.” Apart from it being widely loved, people are specifically enjoying how difficult and tedious it is in spots--is this still an experience readers have with particularly large or difficult books? We talk about the differences between playing and reading, and wonder if seeing games as texts might be able to inform our thoughts on writing or pitching books. And of course, we end with a To Loon It May Concern! All special episodes will be out in the next couple days. As always, you can send us materials for these at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. This week, after working through our thoughts on … This week, after working through our thoughts on National Novel Writing Month (happy writing, everyone!), we discuss the intriguing critical response to the video game “Red Dead Redemption 2.” Apart from it being widely loved, people are specifically enjoying how difficult and tedious it is in spots--is this still an experience readers have with particularly large or difficult books? We talk about the differences between playing and reading, and wonder if seeing games as texts might be able to inform our thoughts on writing or pitching books. And of course, we end with a To Loon It May Concern! All special episodes will be out in the next couple days. As always, you can send us materials for these at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/518685624 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:51:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-83post-wedded-bliss 00:56:22 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back! Fresh off the both of us having our respective weddings, we get caught up quickly on the last few weeks of publishing news before diving into the topic of creative and literary burnout. When someone working in a creative field is feeling low energy, how might that affect their habits, or their reading tastes, or even the types of projects they choose to work on? In publishing, taste is a public matter; when yours changes, it can be tricky to grapple with that out loud, in front of the rest of the industry. We discuss the ins and outs of creative burnout, and then finish with a new and particularly worthwhile To Loon It May Concern. Join us! We’re back! Fresh off the both of us having our r… We’re back! Fresh off the both of us having our respective weddings, we get caught up quickly on the last few weeks of publishing news before diving into the topic of creative and literary burnout. When someone working in a creative field is feeling low energy, how might that affect their habits, or their reading tastes, or even the types of projects they choose to work on? In publishing, taste is a public matter; when yours changes, it can be tricky to grapple with that out loud, in front of the rest of the industry. We discuss the ins and outs of creative burnout, and then finish with a new and particularly worthwhile To Loon It May Concern. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/504437193 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:04:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-82awards-and-canons 01:01:06 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’ve got freshly announced National Book Award and Man Booker finalist lists to discuss, so we give our impressions on what we’re seeing, how these lists relates to the broad Book Conversation that’s been happening throughout the year, and how we feel the winners might shake out. It offers a nice foundation for our other topic, a look at a recent attempt by NYMag/Vulture to create an early twenty-first century canon. The task is obviously impossible, but we talk about their methodology, and share our own thoughts on what might define the critical examination of books from this era in literary history. We’ve got freshly announced National Book Award a… We’ve got freshly announced National Book Award and Man Booker finalist lists to discuss, so we give our impressions on what we’re seeing, how these lists relates to the broad Book Conversation that’s been happening throughout the year, and how we feel the winners might shake out. It offers a nice foundation for our other topic, a look at a recent attempt by NYMag/Vulture to create an early twenty-first century canon. The task is obviously impossible, but we talk about their methodology, and share our own thoughts on what might define the critical examination of books from this era in literary history. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/502606575 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:40:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-81the-machine-made-me-do-it 00:50:21 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we found a very strange new “writing residency” model that, while obviously dangerous in this instance, we feel could crop up more and more. The sheer precarity of the writing life is going to lead to different institutions offering “solutions” that at first might seem attractive, but must be watched closely. Also, in light of two book-tech-related stories from the past couple weeks, we make a simple request: don’t let creators of sales algorithms and other digital publishing technologies pass off moral responsibility for the outcomes they produce. Plus: a new fiction writer under FBI investigation, and another round of To Loon It May Concern. Join us! This week, we found a very strange new “writing r… This week, we found a very strange new “writing residency” model that, while obviously dangerous in this instance, we feel could crop up more and more. The sheer precarity of the writing life is going to lead to different institutions offering “solutions” that at first might seem attractive, but must be watched closely. Also, in light of two book-tech-related stories from the past couple weeks, we make a simple request: don’t let creators of sales algorithms and other digital publishing technologies pass off moral responsibility for the outcomes they produce. Plus: a new fiction writer under FBI investigation, and another round of To Loon It May Concern. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/497919330 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:42:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-80hedging-bets 00:49:44 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, after swatting another terrible article about YA literature out of the sky, we talk about the perceived moral stands publishers are able with regard to “controversial” authors. Publishers often wait until the most obviously lucrative moment to support marginalized authors and their projects, and also refuse to cut bait with toxic authors until the last possible instant, when their hand becomes forced. How do morality clauses let publishers hedge their bets while still claiming a supposed high ground? To finish the show, we dip into our new advice mailbag, where we’ve got two terrific publishing questions to consider. This week, after swatting another terrible articl… This week, after swatting another terrible article about YA literature out of the sky, we talk about the perceived moral stands publishers are able with regard to “controversial” authors. Publishers often wait until the most obviously lucrative moment to support marginalized authors and their projects, and also refuse to cut bait with toxic authors until the last possible instant, when their hand becomes forced. How do morality clauses let publishers hedge their bets while still claiming a supposed high ground? To finish the show, we dip into our new advice mailbag, where we’ve got two terrific publishing questions to consider. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/492813234 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:30:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-79to-loon-it-may-concern 00:49:44 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we debut our new advice-column segment, where we try get a handle on the messiest book situations our listeners have found themselves in. We’ve got some critique-group quandaries this week, which felt like a good place to start. Also: please, please send us your messiest, stupidest, and most dramatic publishing-related qualms! Email the bird. Let the healing in. Special episodes for the month will all be out by end of this week (still August, baby!). As always, you can send us materials for any of those shows at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. This week we debut our new advice-column segment,… This week we debut our new advice-column segment, where we try get a handle on the messiest book situations our listeners have found themselves in. We’ve got some critique-group quandaries this week, which felt like a good place to start. Also: please, please send us your messiest, stupidest, and most dramatic publishing-related qualms! Email the bird. Let the healing in. Special episodes for the month will all be out by end of this week (still August, baby!). As always, you can send us materials for any of those shows at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/489056574 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 14:30:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-78soap-crimes-and-deckled-edges 00:52:08 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Laura’s back from WorldCon, so we catch up by talking about all sorts of things, from the convention itself and the YA “soap controversy,” to the dangers of grifty politics books and everyone’s favorite book design feature, the deckled edge. A fun, free-flowing episode in which we’re mostly just happy to be back in the studio! Laura’s back from WorldCon, so we catch up by tal… Laura’s back from WorldCon, so we catch up by talking about all sorts of things, from the convention itself and the YA “soap controversy,” to the dangers of grifty politics books and everyone’s favorite book design feature, the deckled edge. A fun, free-flowing episode in which we’re mostly just happy to be back in the studio! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/482374539 Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:46:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-77call-and-response 00:52:24 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no On the heels of recent publishing news as well as the response to NYT’s hiring of Sarah Jeong, this week’s show focuses on a phenomenon that is only going to get more common: bad-faith mobs appealing to power in an attempt to have writers or artists fired. We talk about how publishers and magazines should be prepared to respond to this sort of pernicious internet campaign, and how developing those responses is going to be key in the effort to publish essential voices in the modern age. Also included: a discussion of new contest judging protocols, and a look at one of Jeong’s most recent pieces, on romance writers and the Amazon algorithm. On the heels of recent publishing news as well as… On the heels of recent publishing news as well as the response to NYT’s hiring of Sarah Jeong, this week’s show focuses on a phenomenon that is only going to get more common: bad-faith mobs appealing to power in an attempt to have writers or artists fired. We talk about how publishers and magazines should be prepared to respond to this sort of pernicious internet campaign, and how developing those responses is going to be key in the effort to publish essential voices in the modern age. Also included: a discussion of new contest judging protocols, and a look at one of Jeong’s most recent pieces, on romance writers and the Amazon algorithm. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/479283321 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:20:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-76the-one-with-the-curry-recipe 00:58:09 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, in the deepest valley of the summer doldrums, we mostly just catch up and talk about various things on our agenting plates: what we’re reading, how summer work in publishing is going, becoming a crusty lake monster in a canoe, and plenty more. Meandering and fun, because it’s hot out. Also, Laura gives a delightful curry recipe, which got inserted into this episode because . . . Because we just really think curry is delicious, and no possible reason other than that. Happy cooking! This week, in the deepest valley of the summer do… This week, in the deepest valley of the summer doldrums, we mostly just catch up and talk about various things on our agenting plates: what we’re reading, how summer work in publishing is going, becoming a crusty lake monster in a canoe, and plenty more. Meandering and fun, because it’s hot out. Also, Laura gives a delightful curry recipe, which got inserted into this episode because . . . Because we just really think curry is delicious, and no possible reason other than that. Happy cooking! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/477016110 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:44:50 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-75something-rotten 00:56:46 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We dig into this week’s allegations of fraud in the agent world, as well as the problems with this year’s WorldCon. Both topics serve as a means of asking a larger question: on the front end of publishing, what are all our structures actually built on? The truth is that, between agents and authors looking to pair up before any publishing money gets involved, so much of this industry runs on integrity and trust. That presents opportunities, but it also makes the writing world susceptible to fraud in ways that can be destructive to the whole ecosystem. We talk about ways to combat that, along with examining notions of prestige, reputation, and power in the “wild west” of publishing. We dig into this week’s allegations of fraud in t… We dig into this week’s allegations of fraud in the agent world, as well as the problems with this year’s WorldCon. Both topics serve as a means of asking a larger question: on the front end of publishing, what are all our structures actually built on? The truth is that, between agents and authors looking to pair up before any publishing money gets involved, so much of this industry runs on integrity and trust. That presents opportunities, but it also makes the writing world susceptible to fraud in ways that can be destructive to the whole ecosystem. We talk about ways to combat that, along with examining notions of prestige, reputation, and power in the “wild west” of publishing. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/472932705 Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:22:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/print-run-rpg-character-creation 00:18:33 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Welcome, at long last, to Print Run’s first foray into Call of Cthulhu! In this preview episode, the two of us set the stage by creating the characters we’ll use to play through the game. In a revelation that will shock no one, it turns out Intern Kevin has a bunch of useless knowledge and no functional ability whatsoever. Meanwhile, Jane seems to have a ruthless combination of ambition and skill. For the game itself, be sure to check us out on Patreon! Thanks so much for listening; we love trying new things like this and it’s only possible because of how outstanding your support has been. Welcome, at long last, to Print Run’s first foray… Welcome, at long last, to Print Run’s first foray into Call of Cthulhu! In this preview episode, the two of us set the stage by creating the characters we’ll use to play through the game. In a revelation that will shock no one, it turns out Intern Kevin has a bunch of useless knowledge and no functional ability whatsoever. Meanwhile, Jane seems to have a ruthless combination of ambition and skill. For the game itself, be sure to check us out on Patreon! Thanks so much for listening; we love trying new things like this and it’s only possible because of how outstanding your support has been. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/466756662 Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:09:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-74 00:50:18 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we tackle a fundamental question of the writing life in our current political moment: should writing fiction help us escape realities for a while, or should it offer thoughtful engagement? The answer as always is layered and nuanced and multifold. We also answer a listener question about personal responsibility with regard to Amazon: if Amazon provides the best publishing route for a writer’s career, is it okay to take that route? The answer is yes, but it opens all sorts of interesting questions about responsibility within the publishing landscape. Join us! This week, we tackle a fundamental question of th… This week, we tackle a fundamental question of the writing life in our current political moment: should writing fiction help us escape realities for a while, or should it offer thoughtful engagement? The answer as always is layered and nuanced and multifold. We also answer a listener question about personal responsibility with regard to Amazon: if Amazon provides the best publishing route for a writer’s career, is it okay to take that route? The answer is yes, but it opens all sorts of interesting questions about responsibility within the publishing landscape. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/463706064 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:47:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/a-note-on-funds-for-kid-lit-says-no-kids-in-cages 00:18:18 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Just an abbreviated discussion this week, because you guys gave us so much to do! We are incredibly heartened by how much money you all raised for organizations fighting child separation on the border. You came together and raised nearly $1500, which is no small feat. Now we’ve gotta go do the query critiques in return, so this week is just a quick chat on how political issues like this should absolutely be directly addressed by the book publishing community. Thank you so much for you donations! Just an abbreviated discussion this week, because… Just an abbreviated discussion this week, because you guys gave us so much to do! We are incredibly heartened by how much money you all raised for organizations fighting child separation on the border. You came together and raised nearly $1500, which is no small feat. Now we’ve gotta go do the query critiques in return, so this week is just a quick chat on how political issues like this should absolutely be directly addressed by the book publishing community. Thank you so much for you donations! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/460444212 Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:54:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-73speculation-on-the-speculative 00:50:33 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s show takes a look at the subtle differences between categories like literary science fiction/fantasy and speculative fiction, first in terms of craft and then in terms of selling category. What we find is that those two spheres are separate: the way an author envisions their own work often doesn’t line up with how it’s sold. So what makes a story with speculative or otherworldly elements “literary” or “SFF,” and how does that affect its writing, its readers, and the way it’s pitched and sold? (Also we talk about the MPR Raccoon, who is not the hero we deserve but the hero we need.) This week’s show takes a look at the subtle diffe… This week’s show takes a look at the subtle differences between categories like literary science fiction/fantasy and speculative fiction, first in terms of craft and then in terms of selling category. What we find is that those two spheres are separate: the way an author envisions their own work often doesn’t line up with how it’s sold. So what makes a story with speculative or otherworldly elements “literary” or “SFF,” and how does that affect its writing, its readers, and the way it’s pitched and sold? (Also we talk about the MPR Raccoon, who is not the hero we deserve but the hero we need.) printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/457322112 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:29:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-72 00:44:05 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we tackle an underlying, often silent argument put forth to writers by many different parties in publishing: that the money one might get from writing books should be considered unsustainable and an afterthought. How does this strange yet common thinking affect the industry as a whole, and how does it affect authors in less stable financial situations? Does it change the way an agent approaches the career-planning aspect of working with a client? It’s a convo about the strange ways the book industry lets itself talk about writer compensation. Join us! This week we tackle an underlying, often silent a… This week we tackle an underlying, often silent argument put forth to writers by many different parties in publishing: that the money one might get from writing books should be considered unsustainable and an afterthought. How does this strange yet common thinking affect the industry as a whole, and how does it affect authors in less stable financial situations? Does it change the way an agent approaches the career-planning aspect of working with a client? It’s a convo about the strange ways the book industry lets itself talk about writer compensation. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/454115925 Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:49:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-71one-weird-trick 00:50:14 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Goodreads released a fascinating article about how the team behind Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere used the site to fuel the book’s rise to the bestseller list, so we dig into it and examine what surprised us about the data, what might be replicable for other books, and how tools like Goodreads work in conjunction with other publicity and marketing strategies in publishing. We also give an excellent recap of BookExpo (we uhhhh weren’t there), and spend a minute on that new Clinton/Patterson book. Join us! Goodreads released a fascinating article about ho… Goodreads released a fascinating article about how the team behind Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere used the site to fuel the book’s rise to the bestseller list, so we dig into it and examine what surprised us about the data, what might be replicable for other books, and how tools like Goodreads work in conjunction with other publicity and marketing strategies in publishing. We also give an excellent recap of BookExpo (we uhhhh weren’t there), and spend a minute on that new Clinton/Patterson book. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/451235025 Wed, 30 May 2018 14:01:06 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-70at-the-top-of-our-voice 00:46:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we hash out the latest updates to #cockygate, because Book Twitter will never stop and neither will we. We also spend some time on the major embezzlement case coming from Chuck Palahniuk’s agency; it’s a bizarre situation that once again leaves an agency’s authors footing the bill. Also, all of Erik’s queries are from David Brooks fans now, which he is THRILLED about. Join us! This week we hash out the latest updates to #cock… This week we hash out the latest updates to #cockygate, because Book Twitter will never stop and neither will we. We also spend some time on the major embezzlement case coming from Chuck Palahniuk’s agency; it’s a bizarre situation that once again leaves an agency’s authors footing the bill. Also, all of Erik’s queries are from David Brooks fans now, which he is THRILLED about. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/447572070 Tue, 22 May 2018 14:32:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-69the-publishing-ecosystem 00:53:39 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of Romantic Times closing, we talk about how certain publishing institutions come to occupy indispensable spaces within the publishing community, and how part of moving the industry forward will involve understanding how those spaces work and adapting accordingly. It’s a convo about the roles we each play within the larger system, and what those roles can tell us about how we should imagine them in the future. Join us! In light of Romantic Times closing, we talk about… In light of Romantic Times closing, we talk about how certain publishing institutions come to occupy indispensable spaces within the publishing community, and how part of moving the industry forward will involve understanding how those spaces work and adapting accordingly. It’s a convo about the roles we each play within the larger system, and what those roles can tell us about how we should imagine them in the future. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/444377697 Tue, 15 May 2018 14:27:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-68publishing-dd 00:55:38 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Things get a bit off the rails this week when a conversation about tabletop gaming eventually turns into us imagining what a publishing-themed D&D campaign might look like! Join us as we conjure up some characters and quests—I get to be Intern Kevin, I called it—and just generally get way too into the idea of a publishing RPG. (But also please will someone set this up with us?) In a more productive vein, be sure to tune in for our special episodes this month on Patreon. If you’d like to submit to any of our shows, feel free to send us materials at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. Things get a bit off the rails this week when a c… Things get a bit off the rails this week when a conversation about tabletop gaming eventually turns into us imagining what a publishing-themed D&D campaign might look like! Join us as we conjure up some characters and quests—I get to be Intern Kevin, I called it—and just generally get way too into the idea of a publishing RPG. (But also please will someone set this up with us?) In a more productive vein, be sure to tune in for our special episodes this month on Patreon. If you’d like to submit to any of our shows, feel free to send us materials at printrunpodcast@gmail.com. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/441117402 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:11:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-67cocky 00:49:05 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back and thank goodness, because tons has happened in the book world over the last couple weeks. First, we tackle the serious stuff—the latest set of abuse allegations against literary figures, including those leading to the cancellation of the 2018 Nobel Prize for literature. But then we take on the latest book-themed crackpot scheme: #cockygate, or one author’s attempt to trademark the word “cocky” and demand that all other authors cease and desist. It’s . . . Well, it’s really something. Join us! We’re back and thank goodness, because tons has h… We’re back and thank goodness, because tons has happened in the book world over the last couple weeks. First, we tackle the serious stuff—the latest set of abuse allegations against literary figures, including those leading to the cancellation of the 2018 Nobel Prize for literature. But then we take on the latest book-themed crackpot scheme: #cockygate, or one author’s attempt to trademark the word “cocky” and demand that all other authors cease and desist. It’s . . . Well, it’s really something. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/427686393 Tue, 10 Apr 2018 14:58:03 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-66-vinegar-hearts 00:48:56 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week—after spending a couple minutes chatting about the insanity of the dumb fight about misandry in publishing—we take a look at the recent industry conversation surround Pitch Wars and entrance fees. The debate last week led to all kinds of important questions: What’s access, and why is it crucial for it to be free? What’s labor, and who should do the compensating for it? And perhaps most importantly, what do the two sides of the argument reveal about the state of the industry at the grassroots level? This week—after spending a couple minutes chattin… This week—after spending a couple minutes chatting about the insanity of the dumb fight about misandry in publishing—we take a look at the recent industry conversation surround Pitch Wars and entrance fees. The debate last week led to all kinds of important questions: What’s access, and why is it crucial for it to be free? What’s labor, and who should do the compensating for it? And perhaps most importantly, what do the two sides of the argument reveal about the state of the industry at the grassroots level? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/424170324 Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:21:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-65-branding-is-being 00:46:53 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we talk about Sean Penn’s deeply terrible debut novel, and give him the First Pages Show treatment—it’s very cathartic. We also discuss the implications of Microsoft cracking down on explicit content across its online platforms, which includes Office, which means it includes writers. Finally: what should we make of the response to the distribution plan for John Oliver’s book, and what does the rift between Chronicle and booksellers reveal about the state of the industry? This week, we talk about Sean Penn’s deeply terri… This week, we talk about Sean Penn’s deeply terrible debut novel, and give him the First Pages Show treatment—it’s very cathartic. We also discuss the implications of Microsoft cracking down on explicit content across its online platforms, which includes Office, which means it includes writers. Finally: what should we make of the response to the distribution plan for John Oliver’s book, and what does the rift between Chronicle and booksellers reveal about the state of the industry? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/420841185 Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:48:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-64-the-octocom 00:45:03 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we present a heartwarming tale about the time when stupid college-aged Erik thought he had a TV agent for a script about an octopus. It’s . . . well it’s really something, and most importantly, he’s not the idiot he used to be! Join us this week for some story time and other chatting on a free-flowing and fun episode. This week we present a heartwarming tale about th… This week we present a heartwarming tale about the time when stupid college-aged Erik thought he had a TV agent for a script about an octopus. It’s . . . well it’s really something, and most importantly, he’s not the idiot he used to be! Join us this week for some story time and other chatting on a free-flowing and fun episode. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/417059214 Wed, 21 Mar 2018 14:20:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-63the-novel-is-dead-now-everyone-go-home 00:47:36 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we get some laughs in about Will Self's belief that the novel is dying as an art form, share some stories of good and bad book events, briefly discuss the John Oliver-Mike Pence book kerfuffle, and have a quick conversation about publishers favoring brand-name authors over debuts. A cheerful episode, so come join us! Also sorry in advance for the Ben Shapiro impression, it's . . . it's really something. This week, we get some laughs in about Will Self'… This week, we get some laughs in about Will Self's belief that the novel is dying as an art form, share some stories of good and bad book events, briefly discuss the John Oliver-Mike Pence book kerfuffle, and have a quick conversation about publishers favoring brand-name authors over debuts. A cheerful episode, so come join us! Also sorry in advance for the Ben Shapiro impression, it's . . . it's really something. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/413064021 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:02:37 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-62self-on-the-shelf 01:05:02 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We're back! This week we talk about the new "Kent Test" for evaluating diverse representation in books, and then broaden out to discuss what effects things like the Bechdel Test have on our discussions about art. We also debate what moral responsibility authors should have when a press becomes "toxic," (hint: not that much), and then gripe about what books go on a display bookshelf because at the end of the day, dear listener, we are petty people. Join us! We're back! This week we talk about the new "Kent… We're back! This week we talk about the new "Kent Test" for evaluating diverse representation in books, and then broaden out to discuss what effects things like the Bechdel Test have on our discussions about art. We also debate what moral responsibility authors should have when a press becomes "toxic," (hint: not that much), and then gripe about what books go on a display bookshelf because at the end of the day, dear listener, we are petty people. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/405982368 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:30:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-61the-kids-are-all-right 00:52:02 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Curtis Dawkins, author of The Graybar Hotel, is back in the news this week, as the Michigan penitentiary in which he is currently imprisoned has stated it believes it has a claim to his royalty money from the book. We discuss the implications of this pending case, prison's relationship with art (guess what, it's bad), and why publishing folks should care about this more than they currently do. Also: in light of Florida teens finding their activist voices in the wake of the Parkland shooting, what role does YA literature play in the formation of young people's political imaginations? Curtis Dawkins, author of The Graybar Hotel, is b… Curtis Dawkins, author of The Graybar Hotel, is back in the news this week, as the Michigan penitentiary in which he is currently imprisoned has stated it believes it has a claim to his royalty money from the book. We discuss the implications of this pending case, prison's relationship with art (guess what, it's bad), and why publishing folks should care about this more than they currently do. Also: in light of Florida teens finding their activist voices in the wake of the Parkland shooting, what role does YA literature play in the formation of young people's political imaginations? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/398987349 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:48:36 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-60-making-publishing-safer 00:50:25 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, after discussing Washington Post’s incorporation of Amazon’s proprietary data into their bestseller lists, we discuss what appears to be the onset of book publishing’s reckoning with sexual harassment and abuse. Similar to other industries, how can the book world do an honest and sufficient job of examining the structures of power that allow these things to take place? What can an industry that by all accounts would like to be a more inclusive and safe place for everyone do to correct its course, and what challenges stand in the way? A bit more serious than usual this week, but a necessary conversation. Thanks, as always, for listening. This week, after discussing Washington Post’s inc… This week, after discussing Washington Post’s incorporation of Amazon’s proprietary data into their bestseller lists, we discuss what appears to be the onset of book publishing’s reckoning with sexual harassment and abuse. Similar to other industries, how can the book world do an honest and sufficient job of examining the structures of power that allow these things to take place? What can an industry that by all accounts would like to be a more inclusive and safe place for everyone do to correct its course, and what challenges stand in the way? A bit more serious than usual this week, but a necessary conversation. Thanks, as always, for listening. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/395366148 Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:57:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-59the-nba-goes-worldwide 00:45:06 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we examine the fascinating decision by the National Book Awards to introduce a category for translated literature. What does this mean for our concept of a “national” award, and how might this category be used to extend literary “citizenship” to books and writing that readers in this country may have previously considered “un-American”? We discuss how adding the category changes the award in a fundamental way (for the better), and what it could mean for cultivating the canon moving forward. This week, we examine the fascinating decision by… This week, we examine the fascinating decision by the National Book Awards to introduce a category for translated literature. What does this mean for our concept of a “national” award, and how might this category be used to extend literary “citizenship” to books and writing that readers in this country may have previously considered “un-American”? We discuss how adding the category changes the award in a fundamental way (for the better), and what it could mean for cultivating the canon moving forward. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/391905870 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:49:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-58old-presses-new-novelists-and-a-tactical-podcasting-vest 00:52:42 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Folks, this week it’s a smattering of things: in light of being placed on a “best podcasts for first-time novelists” list, we thought it would be a good idea to, well, provide some advice to those people. We also spend a few minutes on the incomparable Ursula Le Guin, talk about that Alex Jones book proposal, and break down exactly why it’s such a big deal that the University Press of Kentucky might face shutdown from budget cuts (spoiler alert: it’s because we desperately need university presses). Join us! Folks, this week it’s a smattering of things: in … Folks, this week it’s a smattering of things: in light of being placed on a “best podcasts for first-time novelists” list, we thought it would be a good idea to, well, provide some advice to those people. We also spend a few minutes on the incomparable Ursula Le Guin, talk about that Alex Jones book proposal, and break down exactly why it’s such a big deal that the University Press of Kentucky might face shutdown from budget cuts (spoiler alert: it’s because we desperately need university presses). Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/387949790 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:14:11 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-57-power-move-blue 00:54:19 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we take a look at the recent controversy surrounding the Midwest Writers Workshop, and make some suggestions as to how the national and regional writing communities might be able to avoid such things in the future. We tie it a larger misguided impulse by some in the writing/publishing world to make their spaces “apolitical,” an impossible task that often carries an underlying motive itself. To wrap up, a check-in on how last year’s changes to the NYT bestseller list have affected the list and broader book coverage. This week, we take a look at the recent controver… This week, we take a look at the recent controversy surrounding the Midwest Writers Workshop, and make some suggestions as to how the national and regional writing communities might be able to avoid such things in the future. We tie it a larger misguided impulse by some in the writing/publishing world to make their spaces “apolitical,” an impossible task that often carries an underlying motive itself. To wrap up, a check-in on how last year’s changes to the NYT bestseller list have affected the list and broader book coverage. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/381050123 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:16:47 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-5650-shades-of-loon 00:55:32 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Happy new year! We ring in 2018 by discussing the many publishing details of the fervor surrounding Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury. Success for publishers is always good, but a few things about this project have both of us slightly worried. And then, at long last, we finally pay off our bet from the 2017 award season, by reading some excerpts from the 50 Shades of Grey series. It’s . . . well, it’s something. Happy new year! We ring in 2018 by discussing the… Happy new year! We ring in 2018 by discussing the many publishing details of the fervor surrounding Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury. Success for publishers is always good, but a few things about this project have both of us slightly worried. And then, at long last, we finally pay off our bet from the 2017 award season, by reading some excerpts from the 50 Shades of Grey series. It’s . . . well, it’s something. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/371687228 Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:20:30 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-55wrap-it-up 01:04:12 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In our last episode of 2017, we take the time for some observations about the year that was, and make some predictions for what 2018 might hold for the book world. We also touch on the new deal for the author of “Cat Person,” beg to get invited to MN’s new literary festival, and present a new Harebrained Scheme of the Week. Join us, and then we’ll see you in January! In our last episode of 2017, we take the time for… In our last episode of 2017, we take the time for some observations about the year that was, and make some predictions for what 2018 might hold for the book world. We also touch on the new deal for the author of “Cat Person,” beg to get invited to MN’s new literary festival, and present a new Harebrained Scheme of the Week. Join us, and then we’ll see you in January! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/368501405 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:22:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-54the-print-run-holiday-gift-guide 01:00:21 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Got a writer or book person in your life this holiday season? Then you’ll need the Print Run Holiday Gift Guide, full of terrific gift suggestions like a journal too fancy and expensive to ever use. We also introduce a new segment called The Hairbrained Scheme of the Week, and then discuss “Cat Person,” the short story in The New Yorker that went viral this week. Got a writer or book person in your life this hol… Got a writer or book person in your life this holiday season? Then you’ll need the Print Run Holiday Gift Guide, full of terrific gift suggestions like a journal too fancy and expensive to ever use. We also introduce a new segment called The Hairbrained Scheme of the Week, and then discuss “Cat Person,” the short story in The New Yorker that went viral this week. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/365322917 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:21:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-53the-one-where-we-talk-about-the-bad-sex-in-fiction-award 00:46:46 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we take a look at the truly tremendous contenders for the Bad Sex in Fiction Award, clearly the most prestigious fiction prize in all the land. Then, in light of a recent heated discussion in online book circles about the relationship between small presses and agents, we try to answer: why might a small press dislike working with agents, and are those reasons good ones? (Spoiler alert: they almost always aren’t.) Join us! This week, we take a look at the truly tremendous… This week, we take a look at the truly tremendous contenders for the Bad Sex in Fiction Award, clearly the most prestigious fiction prize in all the land. Then, in light of a recent heated discussion in online book circles about the relationship between small presses and agents, we try to answer: why might a small press dislike working with agents, and are those reasons good ones? (Spoiler alert: they almost always aren’t.) Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/358940768 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:38:38 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-52mswl-manuscript-academy-and-where-we-go-from-here 01:01:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After a quick recap of the National Book Award winners, this week’s episode features a detailed and passionate interview with one of the co-founders of MSWL and Manuscript Academy, literary agent Jessica Sinsheimer. We talk to Jessica about revenue dynamics in the industry, and how technology holds the capability to increase access to publishing for both writers and industry professionals. Jessica is one of the smartest people working in our field and we really think you’ll like what she has to say. Join us! After a quick recap of the National Book Award wi… After a quick recap of the National Book Award winners, this week’s episode features a detailed and passionate interview with one of the co-founders of MSWL and Manuscript Academy, literary agent Jessica Sinsheimer. We talk to Jessica about revenue dynamics in the industry, and how technology holds the capability to increase access to publishing for both writers and industry professionals. Jessica is one of the smartest people working in our field and we really think you’ll like what she has to say. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/355604960 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:19:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-51skip-to-the-good-part 00:59:14 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we take a look at one of the more intriguing new innovations in publishing tech, Audible’s Romance Package. It’s an example of a company directly responding to the specific needs of a specific readership, and perhaps it’s a sign of cool new things to come. Also in this epi: the politicization of jacket blurbs, a look at 2017’s biggest book deals, and an FBI-themed writing prompt! This week we take a look at one of the more intri… This week we take a look at one of the more intriguing new innovations in publishing tech, Audible’s Romance Package. It’s an example of a company directly responding to the specific needs of a specific readership, and perhaps it’s a sign of cool new things to come. Also in this epi: the politicization of jacket blurbs, a look at 2017’s biggest book deals, and an FBI-themed writing prompt! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/352410050 Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:04:13 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-50a-year-of 00:56:51 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Now a year removed from the 2016 presidential election, most everyone is feeling distracted, addled, preoccupied, and often worse. No surprise, then, that this has extended to the sorts of books writers have been pitching over the last year. We discuss how a volatile year has affected our queries, and speculate on what an enduring “Trump novel” from this period might actually look like, years from now. Then, we discuss the AAR and proffer a tweak to its guidelines that could better reflect the modern state of agenting. Join us! Now a year removed from the 2016 presidential ele… Now a year removed from the 2016 presidential election, most everyone is feeling distracted, addled, preoccupied, and often worse. No surprise, then, that this has extended to the sorts of books writers have been pitching over the last year. We discuss how a volatile year has affected our queries, and speculate on what an enduring “Trump novel” from this period might actually look like, years from now. Then, we discuss the AAR and proffer a tweak to its guidelines that could better reflect the modern state of agenting. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/349447247 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:26:04 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-49nanowrimo-begins 00:56:06 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no With November right around the corner, we set our sights on National Novel Writing Month, debating the “rules” of the crazed month of writing while offering up some of our own, along with a vision for the month that follows it. We also address Colin Kaepernick’s book deal, and make some stabs at book-themed Halloween costumes. It’s a regular cornucopia (seasonal image) of #content. With November right around the corner, we set our… With November right around the corner, we set our sights on National Novel Writing Month, debating the “rules” of the crazed month of writing while offering up some of our own, along with a vision for the month that follows it. We also address Colin Kaepernick’s book deal, and make some stabs at book-themed Halloween costumes. It’s a regular cornucopia (seasonal image) of #content. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/348362964 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:12:51 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-48back-in-the-saddle 01:08:10 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We’re back! After three weeks away, we kick off season two of Print Run by catching up on all the book news from the past few weeks, including the embarrassing Amazon beauty pageant happening across America, the ongoing (and misguided) debate about white authors’ place amongst publishing’s push for diverse voices, the Man Booker, and much, much more. Also, Joyce Carol Oates still hasn’t logged off. She should, uh, think about that. We’re back! After three weeks away, we kick off s… We’re back! After three weeks away, we kick off season two of Print Run by catching up on all the book news from the past few weeks, including the embarrassing Amazon beauty pageant happening across America, the ongoing (and misguided) debate about white authors’ place amongst publishing’s push for diverse voices, the Man Booker, and much, much more. Also, Joyce Carol Oates still hasn’t logged off. She should, uh, think about that. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/344109542 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:09:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-47better-fake-awards 00:57:01 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We got a little bored of the standard literary award categories, so we decided to make up some new ones and hand out some hardware. Along with our fake award show, we also ended up litigating a copyright fight about baseball books, and recap a recent author reading Erik attended. We got a little bored of the standard literary aw… We got a little bored of the standard literary award categories, so we decided to make up some new ones and hand out some hardware. Along with our fake award show, we also ended up litigating a copyright fight about baseball books, and recap a recent author reading Erik attended. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/343066392 Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:25:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-46awards-season-again 01:02:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s awards season in the book world, so this week we break down the longlists for the four National Book Award categories, as well as the shortlist for the Man Booker. What do award lists say about the year of publishing, in retrospect? We sift through all of it, and also point out that awards season means Print Run turns one year old! Thanks, dear listener, for joining us in our first year. It’s awards season in the book world, so this wee… It’s awards season in the book world, so this week we break down the longlists for the four National Book Award categories, as well as the shortlist for the Man Booker. What do award lists say about the year of publishing, in retrospect? We sift through all of it, and also point out that awards season means Print Run turns one year old! Thanks, dear listener, for joining us in our first year. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/342122333 Wed, 13 Sep 2017 02:20:48 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-45titlerama 00:54:10 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Most writers think of their book titles as a craft element, but is that how the publishing industry treats the names of its books? We talk about the many considerations that go into picking and tweaking book titles, many of which have nothing to do with what’s in the book itself. Trends play a factor; so do genres/categories, cover designs, and lots more. Join us! Most writers think of their book titles as a craf… Most writers think of their book titles as a craft element, but is that how the publishing industry treats the names of its books? We talk about the many considerations that go into picking and tweaking book titles, many of which have nothing to do with what’s in the book itself. Trends play a factor; so do genres/categories, cover designs, and lots more. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/339991541 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:54:49 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-44griftopia 00:56:40 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s show takes a look at one of the zanier schemes the book world has seen in a while, in which a book almost no one had ever heard of debuted at number one on the NYT bestseller list. How’d she do it, how did the scheme get discovered as fraudulent? There’s plenty to laugh at there, and same with our other featured grift of the week, the YA writer who faked nearly everything about his life including his ancestry, his writing credentials, and even the existence of agent. This week’s show takes a look at one of the zanie… This week’s show takes a look at one of the zanier schemes the book world has seen in a while, in which a book almost no one had ever heard of debuted at number one on the NYT bestseller list. How’d she do it, how did the scheme get discovered as fraudulent? There’s plenty to laugh at there, and same with our other featured grift of the week, the YA writer who faked nearly everything about his life including his ancestry, his writing credentials, and even the existence of agent. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/338980943 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:18:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-43who-gets-to-talk 00:50:35 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no We recently heard it said as advice for writers: “be careful with your opinions online.” It raised our eyebrows, and so on this week’s show we debate whether or not this is a truth writers should take to heart, or whether it reveals certain political attitudes held by the publishing industry that need to be unpacked. We discuss why this sort of advice often gets delivered to writers, and why it can often be problematic. Also included is a quick discussion about a recent trip to New York and the geographic dynamics of American publishing. We recently heard it said as advice for writers: … We recently heard it said as advice for writers: “be careful with your opinions online.” It raised our eyebrows, and so on this week’s show we debate whether or not this is a truth writers should take to heart, or whether it reveals certain political attitudes held by the publishing industry that need to be unpacked. We discuss why this sort of advice often gets delivered to writers, and why it can often be problematic. Also included is a quick discussion about a recent trip to New York and the geographic dynamics of American publishing. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/337925730 Tue, 15 Aug 2017 03:30:45 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-42anatomy-of-a-bestseller 01:02:07 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we walk through the many junctures in the publishing process—both within a publisher’s control and not—that lead to a book becoming a breakout bestseller. Every book is different, of course, but what are the necessary steps to having a book reach true commercial success? Beyond that, we cover the strange case of a Russian publisher cutting an LGBTQ plotline in their edition of an American book, and a very, very special JP book of the week. This week, we walk through the many junctures in … This week, we walk through the many junctures in the publishing process—both within a publisher’s control and not—that lead to a book becoming a breakout bestseller. Every book is different, of course, but what are the necessary steps to having a book reach true commercial success? Beyond that, we cover the strange case of a Russian publisher cutting an LGBTQ plotline in their edition of an American book, and a very, very special JP book of the week. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/336997523 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:55:10 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-41criticism-criticism 00:49:45 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of Michiko Kakutani leaving the New York Times, we discuss the changing roles of print book reviews and the literary critical establishment in the modern age. We also talk about that time she roasted Jonathan Franzen, which is very cathartic. Also included: the new Comey memoir, a Fiction Author Under FBI Investigation of the Week, and more! In light of Michiko Kakutani leaving the New York… In light of Michiko Kakutani leaving the New York Times, we discuss the changing roles of print book reviews and the literary critical establishment in the modern age. We also talk about that time she roasted Jonathan Franzen, which is very cathartic. Also included: the new Comey memoir, a Fiction Author Under FBI Investigation of the Week, and more! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334758449 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 14:17:17 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-40 01:00:05 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, Laura walks us through the history of Young Adult literature in an attempt to answer a question that seems to never go away: what, exactly, is YA? We discuss why the category is so often under attack from others in the book world, its unique features, and much more. Plus: a JP book of the week, a word on the most recent wave of writer layoffs, and some thoughts on Keanu Reeves starting a publishing company. This week, Laura walks us through the history of … This week, Laura walks us through the history of Young Adult literature in an attempt to answer a question that seems to never go away: what, exactly, is YA? We discuss why the category is so often under attack from others in the book world, its unique features, and much more. Plus: a JP book of the week, a word on the most recent wave of writer layoffs, and some thoughts on Keanu Reeves starting a publishing company. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/333724200 Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:53:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-39-write-the-book-george 00:59:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no With the return of Game of Thrones to TV, it’s the right time to talk about the many fascinating writing and publishing aspects of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. How has the series managed to become such a phenomenon, and what about it is innovative or truly special, from a writing standpoint? We look at George’s (slow) history of writing books, his relationship with the HBO TV series (and his fans), and the strange dynamics of having your story told by someone else. With the return of Game of Thrones to TV, it’s th… With the return of Game of Thrones to TV, it’s the right time to talk about the many fascinating writing and publishing aspects of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. How has the series managed to become such a phenomenon, and what about it is innovative or truly special, from a writing standpoint? We look at George’s (slow) history of writing books, his relationship with the HBO TV series (and his fans), and the strange dynamics of having your story told by someone else. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/332711717 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:37:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-38the-peoples-court 00:58:46 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This episode has it all: a recap of Laura’s time at a SF/F convention; a bad article about old-school publishing; a Fiction Author Under FBI Investigation, of the Week; and a discussion on prison literature, focusing on the newly released collection of stories The Graybar Hotel, written by Curtis Dawkins. Join us! This episode has it all: a recap of Laura’s time … This episode has it all: a recap of Laura’s time at a SF/F convention; a bad article about old-school publishing; a Fiction Author Under FBI Investigation, of the Week; and a discussion on prison literature, focusing on the newly released collection of stories The Graybar Hotel, written by Curtis Dawkins. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/331521458 Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:51:56 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-37-eric-smith-rocks 00:50:15 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This holiday week, we're joined by author, agent, and corgi owner extraordinaire Eric Smith. We talk about balancing his writing life with agenting, how both roles inform each other, and most importantly, why his corgi sometimes receives book queries. He even gives the #pubtip for the week! Plus, some other stuff too. This holiday week, we're joined by author, agent,… This holiday week, we're joined by author, agent, and corgi owner extraordinaire Eric Smith. We talk about balancing his writing life with agenting, how both roles inform each other, and most importantly, why his corgi sometimes receives book queries. He even gives the #pubtip for the week! Plus, some other stuff too. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/330354950 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:32:22 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-36-shoot-your-shot-featuring-shea-serrano 00:40:44 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we’re thrilled to have an interview with New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano. We ask him about his experience with the book-publishing process this time through, whether “experience” and “exposure” can pay bills for emerging writers or unpaid publishing interns (lol no), and of course, about his famous connection with his readers, the FOH Army. Separately, we also lead the show with a quick convo about TSA’s new policy of examining books in carry-on luggage. This week, we’re thrilled to have an interview wi… This week, we’re thrilled to have an interview with New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano. We ask him about his experience with the book-publishing process this time through, whether “experience” and “exposure” can pay bills for emerging writers or unpaid publishing interns (lol no), and of course, about his famous connection with his readers, the FOH Army. Separately, we also lead the show with a quick convo about TSA’s new policy of examining books in carry-on luggage. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/328994099 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:23:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-35-please-blurb-us-gary 00:56:02 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no What’s in a blurb? This week we talk about one of the more opaque processes in the book world: getting endorsements from other others. Who’s it for, and does it matter? Also, if Gary Shteyngart loves blurbing everything so much, why hasn’t he blurbed Print Run yet? We also debut a new weekly feature titled “Fiction Writer Under FBI Investigation, of the Week,” and no we’re not changing the clunky name, that’s the name of it. Oh, also: should publishers feel responsible for being green? What’s in a blurb? This week we talk about one of… What’s in a blurb? This week we talk about one of the more opaque processes in the book world: getting endorsements from other others. Who’s it for, and does it matter? Also, if Gary Shteyngart loves blurbing everything so much, why hasn’t he blurbed Print Run yet? We also debut a new weekly feature titled “Fiction Writer Under FBI Investigation, of the Week,” and no we’re not changing the clunky name, that’s the name of it. Oh, also: should publishers feel responsible for being green? printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/327863747 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 14:14:31 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-34-summer-friday 00:55:26 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Summer Fridays: they’re fun, people love them, and they’re a well-established publishing tradition. But where do they come from, and why does publishing slow down in the summers? We get into the history of the summer Friday, and how it might tie into book culture far more than you might think. We also discuss author estates, in light of the new Harper Lee graphic novel, and apparently PRH bought a shirt company? Anyway, join us! Summer Fridays: they’re fun, people love them, an… Summer Fridays: they’re fun, people love them, and they’re a well-established publishing tradition. But where do they come from, and why does publishing slow down in the summers? We get into the history of the summer Friday, and how it might tie into book culture far more than you might think. We also discuss author estates, in light of the new Harper Lee graphic novel, and apparently PRH bought a shirt company? Anyway, join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/326611962 Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:28:01 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-33-current-fiction-post-truth 01:01:00 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s safe to say that most people are feeling something strange in our current historical moment: disenchantment, paranoia, anxiety, or a whole host of other emotions. But current events aside, how do the strange traits of our age affect the way we read? Does this fraught era of information overload change how we consume books, and later on, will it change the books that someday get written during and about this period? We speculate on how this specific moment might affect all of our relationship with books, and how those books might change as a result. It’s safe to say that most people are feeling som… It’s safe to say that most people are feeling something strange in our current historical moment: disenchantment, paranoia, anxiety, or a whole host of other emotions. But current events aside, how do the strange traits of our age affect the way we read? Does this fraught era of information overload change how we consume books, and later on, will it change the books that someday get written during and about this period? We speculate on how this specific moment might affect all of our relationship with books, and how those books might change as a result. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325362893 Wed, 31 May 2017 14:35:54 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-32-the-games-got-rules 00:56:09 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no After last week’s big, heavy episode, we’re more fun this week. We get into the “unwritten rules” of the book world, both real and imagined, both petty and substantial. We also do a quick check-in on Amazon Charts, per our chat last week, and spend a few minutes on Amazon’s physical stores (they’re good, unfortunately). Listener mailbag, as well! After last week’s big, heavy episode, we’re more … After last week’s big, heavy episode, we’re more fun this week. We get into the “unwritten rules” of the book world, both real and imagined, both petty and substantial. We also do a quick check-in on Amazon Charts, per our chat last week, and spend a few minutes on Amazon’s physical stores (they’re good, unfortunately). Listener mailbag, as well! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/324106348 Tue, 23 May 2017 14:36:42 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-31-amazon-vs-everyone 01:10:09 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no It’s time. This week, we discuss by far the most influential entity in the book industry: Amazon. Bigger than everyone else, more ruthless than everyone else, and yet, completely indispensable to modern book culture. We go through Amazon’s history as it relates to publishing, highlighting its many innovations and its fights with publishers throughout the last decade, and try to get a handle on what Amazon could mean for books, publishing, and the written word. It’s time. This week, we discuss by far the most … It’s time. This week, we discuss by far the most influential entity in the book industry: Amazon. Bigger than everyone else, more ruthless than everyone else, and yet, completely indispensable to modern book culture. We go through Amazon’s history as it relates to publishing, highlighting its many innovations and its fights with publishers throughout the last decade, and try to get a handle on what Amazon could mean for books, publishing, and the written word. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322892637 Tue, 16 May 2017 14:28:09 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-30-all-that-power 00:52:22 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we discuss the levers of power that are at play in a book’s acquisition and publication, all of which end up determining that book’s fate and prospects. How does the size of a book’s advance payment affect how it’s published? What about author clout, or precedent, or expectation, or a pushy agent? It’s a chat about who ends up on the hook for what, and how all these factors come together (or don’t). We also do a quick BEA galley preview, in which we beg attendees to grab us books. Please … grab us the books. This week, we discuss the levers of power that ar… This week, we discuss the levers of power that are at play in a book’s acquisition and publication, all of which end up determining that book’s fate and prospects. How does the size of a book’s advance payment affect how it’s published? What about author clout, or precedent, or expectation, or a pushy agent? It’s a chat about who ends up on the hook for what, and how all these factors come together (or don’t). We also do a quick BEA galley preview, in which we beg attendees to grab us books. Please … grab us the books. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/321744788 Tue, 09 May 2017 14:45:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-29-we-used-to-be-readers 00:50:51 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week’s show is on maybe the most fundamental thing any of us do outside the whole eating/sleeping thing: reading. How has the role of reading changed in our lives as we’ve gotten older? Is it the same experience reading as an adult as it is as a child or even a student? We unpack that, and also discuss the NYT slashing some of its bestseller lists, the new James Patterson/Bill Clinton collaboration, and books in your dating profiles. This week’s show is on maybe the most fundamental… This week’s show is on maybe the most fundamental thing any of us do outside the whole eating/sleeping thing: reading. How has the role of reading changed in our lives as we’ve gotten older? Is it the same experience reading as an adult as it is as a child or even a student? We unpack that, and also discuss the NYT slashing some of its bestseller lists, the new James Patterson/Bill Clinton collaboration, and books in your dating profiles. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320502352 Tue, 02 May 2017 14:28:52 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-28-trending 00:53:47 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we talk about the seemingly surface-level elements of books that seem to periodically rise and fall in popularity: things like the vampire in paranormal/YA books, or the cupcake shop in romance novels, or the word “Girl” in EVERY SINGLE LITERARY FICTION TITLE. Who’s driving these trends, and how and why do they change over time? Also included is a JP book of the week and a word on recent layoffs in the industry. This week we talk about the seemingly surface-lev… This week we talk about the seemingly surface-level elements of books that seem to periodically rise and fall in popularity: things like the vampire in paranormal/YA books, or the cupcake shop in romance novels, or the word “Girl” in EVERY SINGLE LITERARY FICTION TITLE. Who’s driving these trends, and how and why do they change over time? Also included is a JP book of the week and a word on recent layoffs in the industry. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/319406430 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:28:35 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-27-the-great-escape 00:49:14 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Just the two of us again this week. We discuss the supposed reader experience known as “escapism”—what does it mean, why do people seek it out, and are people actually “escaping” like they think they are when they pick up a good book? Also included is a brief discussion on Henry Holt’s decision to stick with Bill O’Reilly as his publisher, and the debut of a new segment, The Only Good Books! Just the two of us again this week. We discuss th… Just the two of us again this week. We discuss the supposed reader experience known as “escapism”—what does it mean, why do people seek it out, and are people actually “escaping” like they think they are when they pick up a good book? Also included is a brief discussion on Henry Holt’s decision to stick with Bill O’Reilly as his publisher, and the debut of a new segment, The Only Good Books! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/318286459 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:22:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-26-and-then-there-were-hoots 00:47:42 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In light of NYC’s new law forbidding employers from asking job candidates their previous salaries, we talk to editor Allyson Rudolph (@allysonrudolph) about the many issues surrounding pay in the publishing industry. Spoiler alert: there are tons, and it ends up hurting people AND the books. Allyson and Erik also tell a couple stories from their time on an editorial staff together and … hoo, boy. It’s a fun, honest, and wide-ranging interview we think you’ll like! In light of NYC’s new law forbidding employers fr… In light of NYC’s new law forbidding employers from asking job candidates their previous salaries, we talk to editor Allyson Rudolph (@allysonrudolph) about the many issues surrounding pay in the publishing industry. Spoiler alert: there are tons, and it ends up hurting people AND the books. Allyson and Erik also tell a couple stories from their time on an editorial staff together and … hoo, boy. It’s a fun, honest, and wide-ranging interview we think you’ll like! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317503316 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:39:34 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-25-fresh-rusk-biscuits 00:56:30 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we discuss what it means to engage in honest critical discussions about writing, why it’s difficult, and how it’s essential to the advancement of the good-faith publishing conversation. Why do people, especially authors, have such a hard time criticizing other books? What does it mean to read critically, versus reading for enjoyment, and has the digital age changed the way books are reviewed? We also talk about why certain books draw criticism and why others seem immune. We also recap this year’s Pulitzer announcements, as well as this weird thing where a guy claims all old Penguin books smell like biscuits. … You tell us, man. This week, we discuss what it means to engage in … This week, we discuss what it means to engage in honest critical discussions about writing, why it’s difficult, and how it’s essential to the advancement of the good-faith publishing conversation. Why do people, especially authors, have such a hard time criticizing other books? What does it mean to read critically, versus reading for enjoyment, and has the digital age changed the way books are reviewed? We also talk about why certain books draw criticism and why others seem immune. We also recap this year’s Pulitzer announcements, as well as this weird thing where a guy claims all old Penguin books smell like biscuits. … You tell us, man. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/316059038 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:30:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-24-writing-vs-publishing 00:48:11 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we take a look at how writing and publishing have become separate conversations, and how this divide isn’t good for anyone in any part of the writing world. Why is there such an oversized emphasis on query formatting, pitch elements, and the “myth of the checklist?” We talk about how to reclaim a more natural place when discussing the writing process, allowing all of us to get back to thinking about what we love in this field: the writing and the books. This week, we take a look at how writing and publ… This week, we take a look at how writing and publishing have become separate conversations, and how this divide isn’t good for anyone in any part of the writing world. Why is there such an oversized emphasis on query formatting, pitch elements, and the “myth of the checklist?” We talk about how to reclaim a more natural place when discussing the writing process, allowing all of us to get back to thinking about what we love in this field: the writing and the books. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/314887357 Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:47:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-23-the-regretisode 00:46:40 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Description: This week, dear listener, is about regrets. What books did we let go or pass on, that ended up doing well in other hands, and what does that say about the nature of professional and subjective taste? Other than that, the regrets are… Really something. A dude lighting books on fire and burning down his neighborhood. James Patterson blurbing himself, which more fills us with regret, because he’s clearly got life figured out way better than we do. And lots more! Description: This week, dear listener, is about r… Description: This week, dear listener, is about regrets. What books did we let go or pass on, that ended up doing well in other hands, and what does that say about the nature of professional and subjective taste? Other than that, the regrets are… Really something. A dude lighting books on fire and burning down his neighborhood. James Patterson blurbing himself, which more fills us with regret, because he’s clearly got life figured out way better than we do. And lots more! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313604283 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:26:16 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-22-literary 00:56:37 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we tackle a seemingly simple question that no two people seem to have the same answer to: what does “literary” mean? Is it a genre, or the lack of one? Does it imply sophistication or prestige, or is it shorthand for pretentious or privileged? Does it mean different things to different people in the book world? Does it mean whatever we want it to mean? We try to arrive at a definition. And discuss how the term functions in both art and publishing conversation. This week, we tackle a seemingly simple question … This week, we tackle a seemingly simple question that no two people seem to have the same answer to: what does “literary” mean? Is it a genre, or the lack of one? Does it imply sophistication or prestige, or is it shorthand for pretentious or privileged? Does it mean different things to different people in the book world? Does it mean whatever we want it to mean? We try to arrive at a definition. And discuss how the term functions in both art and publishing conversation. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/312334856 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 14:35:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-21-the-hate-u-give 01:01:16 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we examine the phenomenon of THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas, and break down why exactly it was able to debut at the top of the bestseller lists. Then, in light of Laura being mad at some tweets, we have a spirited discussion about whether or not getting an MFA “matters” for writers. We even fit in some listener questions at the end! This week, we examine the phenomenon of THE HATE … This week, we examine the phenomenon of THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas, and break down why exactly it was able to debut at the top of the bestseller lists. Then, in light of Laura being mad at some tweets, we have a spirited discussion about whether or not getting an MFA “matters” for writers. We even fit in some listener questions at the end! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/311173327 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:23:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-20-the-wonderful-impediment 01:00:32 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no On the occasion of Erik finishing a manuscript he's been dragging his feet on for five years, we talk about the strange and naive myths we believed about publishing before entering the industry, and the ways expectations have not matched up with reality. What's unexpectedly good about working in publishing, and what unexpectedly sucks? Also, we talk about the novels we wrote as children, including Laura's quest narrative in a fancy notebook, and the fact that Erik didn't understand typesetting as a child and thought every finished book was handwritten. He's ... well folks, he's not very bright. On the occasion of Erik finishing a manuscript he… On the occasion of Erik finishing a manuscript he's been dragging his feet on for five years, we talk about the strange and naive myths we believed about publishing before entering the industry, and the ways expectations have not matched up with reality. What's unexpectedly good about working in publishing, and what unexpectedly sucks? Also, we talk about the novels we wrote as children, including Laura's quest narrative in a fancy notebook, and the fact that Erik didn't understand typesetting as a child and thought every finished book was handwritten. He's ... well folks, he's not very bright. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/309973366 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:38:41 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-19-the-romance-biz 00:49:28 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week we're joined by Carly Silver, an assistant editor at Harlequin Books! We talk about what it's like to work as an editor at a romance publisher, whether any of the meetings get a little awkward, and the ins and outs (um, phrasing) of how romance novels are acquired and discussed in house. Plus, we discuss commissioning books as agents, and how that approach differs from the query process. This week we're joined by Carly Silver, an assist… This week we're joined by Carly Silver, an assistant editor at Harlequin Books! We talk about what it's like to work as an editor at a romance publisher, whether any of the meetings get a little awkward, and the ins and outs (um, phrasing) of how romance novels are acquired and discussed in house. Plus, we discuss commissioning books as agents, and how that approach differs from the query process. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/308837143 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:31:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-18-mad-online 00:58:29 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we take a look at some of the trends and tropes in social media in the book world, from writers, agents, editors, and publishing houses. Why can't anyone on writer Twitter make a good joke? Are hashtags like #ownvoices mostly used for shallow virtue signalling and brand building? We debate this stuff and more. We also respond to the op ed from Milo's agent in Publisher's Weekly. This bit is especially funny in hindsight, since Simon & Schuster cancelled the book about half an hour after we finished recording. Owned. This week, we take a look at some of the trends a… This week, we take a look at some of the trends and tropes in social media in the book world, from writers, agents, editors, and publishing houses. Why can't anyone on writer Twitter make a good joke? Are hashtags like #ownvoices mostly used for shallow virtue signalling and brand building? We debate this stuff and more. We also respond to the op ed from Milo's agent in Publisher's Weekly. This bit is especially funny in hindsight, since Simon & Schuster cancelled the book about half an hour after we finished recording. Owned. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307704377 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 15:43:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-17-who-shushes-the-shushmen 00:54:27 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In our latest episode, we bring to you the first-ever Print Run interview, a conversation with author and librarian Lily Anderson (@ms_lilyanderson). We talk about her upcoming book, her experience in the publishing process, how her work as a school librarian gives her unique insight into children’s publishing, what she’d change about the industry, and more. The show also has the standard Tom Cruise news and a #pubtip at the end, of course. In our latest episode, we bring to you the first-… In our latest episode, we bring to you the first-ever Print Run interview, a conversation with author and librarian Lily Anderson (@ms_lilyanderson). We talk about her upcoming book, her experience in the publishing process, how her work as a school librarian gives her unique insight into children’s publishing, what she’d change about the industry, and more. The show also has the standard Tom Cruise news and a #pubtip at the end, of course. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/306551722 Tue, 07 Feb 2017 15:22:14 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-16-the-birds-and-the-boats 00:50:12 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we look at the strange and often hilarious ways that women's bodies get described in fiction, and talk about how that descriptive tradition weighs on writers even today. Then, Erik decides to apply to be James Patterson's coauthor, and his sample chapter is ... well, it's really something. This week, we look at the strange and often hilar… This week, we look at the strange and often hilarious ways that women's bodies get described in fiction, and talk about how that descriptive tradition weighs on writers even today. Then, Erik decides to apply to be James Patterson's coauthor, and his sample chapter is ... well, it's really something. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/305430953 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:16:39 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-15-party-like-its-1984 01:04:48 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we talk about some of the sillier allusions to 1984 happening right now in media (in light of the book becoming Amazon's top seller). We break down Roxane Gay pulling her book from Simon & Schuster, and discuss the complications she might face in finding another publisher. Also included: proposed book laws that failed this week, the potential defunding of the NEA, and a listener mailbag! This week, we talk about some of the sillier allu… This week, we talk about some of the sillier allusions to 1984 happening right now in media (in light of the book becoming Amazon's top seller). We break down Roxane Gay pulling her book from Simon & Schuster, and discuss the complications she might face in finding another publisher. Also included: proposed book laws that failed this week, the potential defunding of the NEA, and a listener mailbag! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/304291049 Tue, 24 Jan 2017 15:25:40 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-14-story-time 00:57:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This episode features a crazy publishing story from Erik, along with a discussion on the apparently booming industry of dumbing down literary classics for toddlers. We also talk about our best bookstore ideas (spoiler alert: the best idea is cinnamon rolls, as is always the case). Basically, we were Very Serious the last couple weeks and wanted a fun episode this time. Enjoy! This episode features a crazy publishing story fr… This episode features a crazy publishing story from Erik, along with a discussion on the apparently booming industry of dumbing down literary classics for toddlers. We also talk about our best bookstore ideas (spoiler alert: the best idea is cinnamon rolls, as is always the case). Basically, we were Very Serious the last couple weeks and wanted a fun episode this time. Enjoy! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/303320071 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 15:21:24 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-13-build-a-press 01:01:06 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This week, we tackle a pretty big, speculative question: if you were to start a publishing company, what would it look like? We discuss a wide range of facets to this, from editorial vision, publishing models, acquisitions strategies, building a brand, how to cut costs, and more. It's a fun episode; our hope is that more than just making some hypotheticals, we also do some spotlighting of where we feel publishing is really working, where it isn't, and what we would change. Tell us what you think! This week, we tackle a pretty big, speculative qu… This week, we tackle a pretty big, speculative question: if you were to start a publishing company, what would it look like? We discuss a wide range of facets to this, from editorial vision, publishing models, acquisitions strategies, building a brand, how to cut costs, and more. It's a fun episode; our hope is that more than just making some hypotheticals, we also do some spotlighting of where we feel publishing is really working, where it isn't, and what we would change. Tell us what you think! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/301860593 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:17:05 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/mousetrap 00:54:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this episode, we discuss ways that modern publishing should address the literary canon's diversity problem. We also fight about whether or not audiobooks count as reading, because frankly we're both petty as hell. At one point we end up talking at length about mice in apartments, which Erik tries pretty hard to make relevant to books but he'll tell you, dear listener, he may not have succeeded. Anyway, it's a fun episode. Join us! In this episode, we discuss ways that modern publ… In this episode, we discuss ways that modern publishing should address the literary canon's diversity problem. We also fight about whether or not audiobooks count as reading, because frankly we're both petty as hell. At one point we end up talking at length about mice in apartments, which Erik tries pretty hard to make relevant to books but he'll tell you, dear listener, he may not have succeeded. Anyway, it's a fun episode. Join us! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/300731888 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:26:18 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-11-dangerous 00:57:53 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no Happy new year! In the first Print Run of 2017, we talk about our holiday break and Milo Yiannopoulos's controversial book deal with Simon & Schuster. We break down the backlash, the backlash to the backlash, and discuss what this deal reveals about most free-speech arguments as well as what we can expect to see from mainstream commercial publishers moving forward. Happy new year! In the first Print Run of 2017, w… Happy new year! In the first Print Run of 2017, we talk about our holiday break and Milo Yiannopoulos's controversial book deal with Simon & Schuster. We break down the backlash, the backlash to the backlash, and discuss what this deal reveals about most free-speech arguments as well as what we can expect to see from mainstream commercial publishers moving forward. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/297722251 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:30:57 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-10-censorship-and-elves 00:48:50 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In addition to spending way too long breaking down Sara Gruen's Hatchimals scheme, we discuss the supposed "censorship" argument made by Abrams Books in light of their controversial release of Bad Little Children's Books. We also analyze the movie Elf, because it has publishing in it and it's the holidays. Stop judging us, I can see you judging us. In addition to spending way too long breaking dow… In addition to spending way too long breaking down Sara Gruen's Hatchimals scheme, we discuss the supposed "censorship" argument made by Abrams Books in light of their controversial release of Bad Little Children's Books. We also analyze the movie Elf, because it has publishing in it and it's the holidays. Stop judging us, I can see you judging us. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/296515316 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:37:15 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-9-author-theme-parks 01:07:07 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the latest episode of Print Run, we talk about the horrors of recommending books to others, because giving gifts with subtext is what the holidays are all about. Also, we offer some alternative author theme parks to try, rather than the planned Harper Lee tourist spot in Alabama. There's a listener mailbag, a chat about the various dictionaries' words of the year, and Erik reads the winning passage of the 2016 Bad Sex Award. I'm sorry, mom. In the latest episode of Print Run, we talk about… In the latest episode of Print Run, we talk about the horrors of recommending books to others, because giving gifts with subtext is what the holidays are all about. Also, we offer some alternative author theme parks to try, rather than the planned Harper Lee tourist spot in Alabama. There's a listener mailbag, a chat about the various dictionaries' words of the year, and Erik reads the winning passage of the 2016 Bad Sex Award. I'm sorry, mom. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/294250298 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 14:58:12 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-8-verified 00:57:13 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this episode of Print Run, we talk about Penguin Random House's decision to start helping its employees pay off student loans, and what the could mean for the candidate pool for publishing jobs. Then Laura tries to get verified on Twitter while Erik gets nostalgic about star-bellied sneetches. Also discussed are the results of National Book Awards and an update on Erik's flailing #NaNoWriMo campaign. In this episode of Print Run, we talk about Pengu… In this episode of Print Run, we talk about Penguin Random House's decision to start helping its employees pay off student loans, and what the could mean for the candidate pool for publishing jobs. Then Laura tries to get verified on Twitter while Erik gets nostalgic about star-bellied sneetches. Also discussed are the results of National Book Awards and an update on Erik's flailing #NaNoWriMo campaign. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293490026 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:54:27 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/pr-november-first-pages 00:42:18 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the November First Pages episode of Print Run, we take a look at three different novel openings and talk about the best ways to get your story started right from the opening page. We discuss establishing narrative perspective and creating an inciting conflict, as well as deciding which details you should include and leave out as you get your story started. In the November First Pages episode of Print Run,… In the November First Pages episode of Print Run, we take a look at three different novel openings and talk about the best ways to get your story started right from the opening page. We discuss establishing narrative perspective and creating an inciting conflict, as well as deciding which details you should include and leave out as you get your story started. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/293147628 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:10:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-7-publishing-in-the-age-of-trump 01:07:20 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this episode of Print Run, we discuss what a Trump presidency could mean for the publishing industry, and how publishing might affect Trump. How will Trump interact with the free press, and what role will book publishing play in the normalization of such an extreme political movement? Also discussed: conservative publishing, what constitutes counterculture, and more. In this episode of Print Run, we discuss what a T… In this episode of Print Run, we discuss what a Trump presidency could mean for the publishing industry, and how publishing might affect Trump. How will Trump interact with the free press, and what role will book publishing play in the normalization of such an extreme political movement? Also discussed: conservative publishing, what constitutes counterculture, and more. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/292103277 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:09:55 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/nanocrymo 00:58:34 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the latest episode of Print Run, Laura and Erik talk about the national nightmare facing America this November: NaNoWriMo. Also discussed are all the books George R.R. Martin isn't currently writing, and a chat about coming changes to BEA, which are good in that they make BEA closer to nonexistence. Plus, a savage argument over the #writetip! In the latest episode of Print Run, Laura and Eri… In the latest episode of Print Run, Laura and Erik talk about the national nightmare facing America this November: NaNoWriMo. Also discussed are all the books George R.R. Martin isn't currently writing, and a chat about coming changes to BEA, which are good in that they make BEA closer to nonexistence. Plus, a savage argument over the #writetip! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/291320541 Thu, 03 Nov 2016 14:20:53 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/november-query-show 00:50:50 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In their first dedicated query show, Laura and Erik read three real queries and break down what's working and not working in each. The conversation focuses on things like using a strong lede, showcasing the essential details of your story as efficiently as possible, and finding the right voice for your pitch. In their first dedicated query show, Laura and Er… In their first dedicated query show, Laura and Erik read three real queries and break down what's working and not working in each. The conversation focuses on things like using a strong lede, showcasing the essential details of your story as efficiently as possible, and finding the right voice for your pitch. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/290972018 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:21:58 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-5-book-publishing-in-a-thinkpiece-world 01:08:40 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this week's Print Run, Laura and Erik use the current election cycle—No politics, we promise!—to discuss how book publishing fits within a fast-paced reading world geared toward shorter articles and thinkpieces. What will books on the 2016 election look like, and will they have an impact? Then, Laura pays off losing the Man Booker bet with a dramatic reading of her favorite author, artist, and style icon, Jonathan Franzen. It's—well, it happened, we'll say that. Enjoy! In this week's Print Run, Laura and Erik use the … In this week's Print Run, Laura and Erik use the current election cycle—No politics, we promise!—to discuss how book publishing fits within a fast-paced reading world geared toward shorter articles and thinkpieces. What will books on the 2016 election look like, and will they have an impact? Then, Laura pays off losing the Man Booker bet with a dramatic reading of her favorite author, artist, and style icon, Jonathan Franzen. It's—well, it happened, we'll say that. Enjoy! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/289899457 Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:23:59 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-4-the-halloween-hit-list 00:48:40 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In this episode, Laura lets Erik sit near the gong and immediately regrets it. We discuss climbing the book-podcast charts and declare war on the NYTBR podcast, which surely has them shaking in their fine designer boots. In honor of Halloween we break down what scares us in books, as well as our favorite scary books of all time, and also litigate whether or not Laura is crazy for wanting her obituary to appear in Publisher's Lunch (spoiler alert: she is). In this episode, Laura lets Erik sit near the gon… In this episode, Laura lets Erik sit near the gong and immediately regrets it. We discuss climbing the book-podcast charts and declare war on the NYTBR podcast, which surely has them shaking in their fine designer boots. In honor of Halloween we break down what scares us in books, as well as our favorite scary books of all time, and also litigate whether or not Laura is crazy for wanting her obituary to appear in Publisher's Lunch (spoiler alert: she is). printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/288821659 Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:01:44 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-3-romance-outtakes 00:46:40 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In Episode 3 of Print Run, we discuss Laura's recent trip to a Romance Writer's convention, as well as the romance genre as a whole: what's the difference between the romance genre and women's fiction, or romance and erotica? We talk about our best "romance outtakes," the plots and features of romantic writing that will never see the light of day. A sex-themed #writetip is included, as well as a brief chat about Bob Dylan's Nobel win! In Episode 3 of Print Run, we discuss Laura's rec… In Episode 3 of Print Run, we discuss Laura's recent trip to a Romance Writer's convention, as well as the romance genre as a whole: what's the difference between the romance genre and women's fiction, or romance and erotica? We talk about our best "romance outtakes," the plots and features of romantic writing that will never see the light of day. A sex-themed #writetip is included, as well as a brief chat about Bob Dylan's Nobel win! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/287153067 Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:24:28 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-2-unmasking-elena-ferrante 00:55:27 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In which we discuss the New York Review of Books' outing of Elena Ferrante's identity, identify the end of all publishing, touch on neuroscience, and announce some super special Special Content for writers! In which we discuss the New York Review of Books'… In which we discuss the New York Review of Books' outing of Elena Ferrante's identity, identify the end of all publishing, touch on neuroscience, and announce some super special Special Content for writers! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/285955267 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 04:46:29 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/episode-1-the-man-booker-awards 00:58:20 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no This is the first full-length episode of Print Run. In it, you will find some illegal literary betting on the winner of the Man Booker, talk of Erik's plants, and what GRRM is most likely not working on this week.  Enjoy! This is the first full-length episode of Print Ru… This is the first full-length episode of Print Run. In it, you will find some illegal literary betting on the winner of the Man Booker, talk of Erik's plants, and what GRRM is most likely not working on this week.  Enjoy! printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/284942990 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/printrunpodcast/the-murder-of-stephen-king 00:12:23 Erik Hane and Laura Zats no In the week before the first official episode of Print Run, Laura and Erik discuss James Patterson's cancelled novel "The Murder of Stephen King," how Patterson has been Mad Online for six years and counting, and the many benefits of putting a fictional hit out on your literary rivals. In the week before the first official episode of … In the week before the first official episode of Print Run, Laura and Erik discuss James Patterson's cancelled novel "The Murder of Stephen King," how Patterson has been Mad Online for six years and counting, and the many benefits of putting a fictional hit out on your literary rivals. printrunpodcast@gmail.com (Erik Hane and Laura Zats)publishing,literature,books,writing,writers,book,industry