Jane Friedman
@janefriedman.com
I report on the publishing industry through my paid newsletter, The Bottom Line, and educate writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (University of Chicago Press).
Loved being there with you! 🤓
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Loved being there with you! 🤓
Always looking for an excuse to show a cat pic. ❣️
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Always looking for an excuse to show a cat pic. ❣️
Thanks so much for attending, listening so carefully, and sharing! 🤓
November 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thanks so much for attending, listening so carefully, and sharing! 🤓
Yes, she has a great foundational platform and what I'd consider limited direct reach to the readers who will buy the book. Publishers look for both the expertise and the reach; sometimes you can get by without the direct reach.
November 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Yes, she has a great foundational platform and what I'd consider limited direct reach to the readers who will buy the book. Publishers look for both the expertise and the reach; sometimes you can get by without the direct reach.
I can definitely imagine Anthropic filing for bankruptcy in the future, but not so soon they'd get out of paying the settlement. But you never know what might happen, these are unusual times.
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I can definitely imagine Anthropic filing for bankruptcy in the future, but not so soon they'd get out of paying the settlement. But you never know what might happen, these are unusual times.
If you can provide evidence your contract gives you a better split, I'd provide it. The claims process gives you the opportunity to do so.
October 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
If you can provide evidence your contract gives you a better split, I'd provide it. The claims process gives you the opportunity to do so.