How a Book Gets Made from Start to Finish with Ashley Imanë Fields
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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Episode description
From acquisitions all the way to publication and beyond, Ashley Imanë Fields walks us through the process at Freedom Fire, a new imprint at Disney Hyperion dedicated to stories about Black Joy, Black Resilience, and Black Storytelling.
Topics discussed include:
- The acquisitions process (editorial, sales, and more)
- How editors advocate for books within their imprints
- What it's like to establish a new imprint within a company as expansive as Disney
Thanks Ash for joining us!
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