Episode 013: INTERVIEW with Jane Friedman
Caleb J Ross and Nik Korpon sit with Jane Friedman during the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Projects) conference in Washington DC to discuss the role of social media in the author’s life.
Jane’s passion for the world of e-media is evident. She is the former publisher and editorial director of Writer’s Digest, has spoken at 36 billion writing events since 2001 (give or take a few), and is known within the publishing industry as an innovator, cited by sources such as Publishers Weekly, GalleyCat, PBS online, and Mr. Media. Jane currently serves as a visiting professor of e-media at the University of Cincinnati, and is a contributing editor to Writer’s Digest.
Playing the role of the tech-deficiant, Nik Korpon (Stay God) joins us for this hallway conversation (please, pardon the background noise).
Interview Notes |
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| 00:01:21 | Jane Friedman introduces herself“The intersection of literary culture and tech culture” |
| 00:02:52 | What are writers so attached to the physical book as an object?
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| 00:06:11 | Is the aversion to electronic media generational?
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| 00:08:17 | Does spreading content throughout multiple platforms make any single platform weaker?
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| 00:11:43 | What is the ultimate benefit of being able to track reader habits?
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| 00:15:36 | What are some tools authors can use to establish R.O.I formulas for their book sales? |
| 00:17:24 | Al Katkowsky’s comment about the level of engagement required of writers; what sort of social media tools allow for building trust with readers?
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| 00:19:56 | What should authors stay away from in terms of social media? |
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The Lastlies |
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