I report on the book publishing industry and help authors understand the business.

I’ve been working in book publishing since the 1990s, but my views are not from the 1990s. Amidst rapid change in the industry, writers need honest and unbiased guidance to make the best decisions for their careers. I hope to offer you a signal amidst the noise.

Jane Friedman, photo by Ross Van Pelt

For creative people

My free newsletter, Electric Speed, focuses on digital media resources for creative people. It’s been around since 2009 and more than 25,000 people subscribe.

For professional authors

My paid newsletter, The Hot Sheet (est. 2015), offers publishing industry insights for authors. It was awarded Media Outlet of the Year in 2020 by Digital Book World.

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Jane is teaching a one-hour session on how to reduce your writerly anxiety on March 17.


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