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What are the most important aspects of becoming a successful publisher? Jon Barton talks about his lessons learned and how to avoid the pitfalls.
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Jon Barton is the founder and managing director of the award-winning independent publisher Vertebrate Publishing, as well as the author of several bestselling mountain biking guides.
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Show Notes
- Challenges in publishing other people's works
- The ecosystem of Vertebrate Publishing
- Pivoting business models
- Sticking to a niche and why it works
- Tips for pitching to a publisher
- RRP royalty rate vs. net royalty rate
- Understanding contracts and seeking outside advice
You can find Jon and Vertebrate Publishing at AdventureBooks.com
Transcript of Interview with Jon Barton
Joanna: Jon Barton is the founder and managing director of the award-winning independent publisher Vertebrate Publishing, as well as the author of several bestselling mountain biking guides. So welcome to the show, Jon.
Jon: Hi, Jo. How goes it?
Joanna: Good. I'm excited to talk to you today.
First up, tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing.
Jon: Well,
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