Slush: A Publishing Podcast

Join Arik as he interviews Hannah Babcock, a Rights Director at Random House Children’s Books. They have a really fascinating discussion about a department that is often shrouded in mystery, and Hannah offers excellent advice for burgeoning publishing professionals. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This week Arik finally gets to talk about his favorite department: Managing Editorial! He interviews Lizz Blaise, a Managing Editor at St. Martin’s Press, and as they compare their experiences working in Man Ed, Lizz offers really excellent insight into a department that few people seem to understand (or even know exists)! After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Join Arik as he interviews Bianca Johnson, National Account Sales Manager for Special Markets at Little Bee Books. They have a very honest and fascinating discussion about publishing’s representation in media, their pitch for a better publishing-based TV show, and surviving bad bosses. (Oh, and they talk about working in Sales, too!) After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This week, Arik chats with Tiffany Frarey, an Audiobook Producer at Simon & Schuster (and a fellow Michigander, most importantly). This is a fascinating episode full of information about the work that goes into producing audiobooks. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Join Arik as he chats with Nyamekye Waliyaya, Production Director with Hachette Book Group. Nyamekye offers fascinating insight into working production while being absolutely delightful. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This week Arik chats with Marisol Salaman, Senior Publicist at Penguin Random House. They chat about pitching, securing media, author tours, and all things publicity. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Join Arik this week as he has an honest and fascinating chat with Cassie Gonzales—a book designer with, in Arik’s opinion, at least, some of the most gorgeous covers in the industry. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This week Arik chats with Mariel Dawson, VP of Marketing for Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, about the work that a publisher's marketing department does. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Listen in as Arik chats with Mekisha Telfer, an astounding editor who walks us through the vast work that the editorial department somehow manages to accomplish. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This week Arik takes you through the many steps that go into publishing a one-color prose novel, from manuscript all the way to physical book. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Listen in as Arik and special guest Foyinsi Adegbonmire, Associate Editor at Feiwel and Friends and rising publishing star, discuss confusing jargon used in the publishing industry. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Join Arik and special guests Foyinsi Adegbonmire, Elysse Villalobos, Amanda Gutierrez, and Jordan Winch as they take you through the many departments in the publishing industry and the varied work they do. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

This episode gives a very brief introduction to publishing for those who love books but are unsure about what distinguishes trade publishing, the definition of an imprint, and the differences between book formats. After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.

Welcome to Slush: A Publishing Podcast! Please join host Arik Hardin for the inaugural episode of Slush, as he introduces himself and his goals for this podcast! After listening to the episode, please visit slushpod.com, where you’ll find episode transcripts, free resources, and forms to submit questions and feedback! You can also follow Slush on Twitter @slushpod, and if you are so inclined, please rate and review the podcast! Slush is hosted and produced by Arik Hardin. Slush’s logo was designed by Shelby Pack, and its theme music comes from the song “Good Luck Charm” by Olive Musique. Any views expressed on the podcast are personal and do not reflect the opinions or interests of the host’s or guest’s employers.