Finding Mission Aligned Publishers with Angela Yarber {ep. 138}
September 12, 2024
Angela Yarber and Alexa Bigwarfe discuss the importance of finding a publisher that is aligned with your mission, especially for authors who are writing books to have a bigger impact in social justice topics. If you're looking for a publisher with a commitment to BIPOC writers, Tehom Center Publishing may be the place for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of finding a missionally aligned publisher (in TCP's case: feminist and queer with a commitment to BIPOC writers)
- how to find mission-aligned publishers who share your values and support your vision as an author.
- Angela's story of why she created Tehom Center Publishing to fill a lack in the industry
- the importance of intersectional feminism in the publishing industry and how it can shape the future of literature.
- effective marketing strategies for books on social justice causes
- creative strategies for launching books that align with your values and reach a wider audience.
- how to empower BIPOC queer feminist authors through inclusive and supportive publishing practices.
- The role of publishing in social justice and activism
- How writing/telling the stories of revolutionary women and nonbinary kindred can change the world
- Angela's free Feminist Editing Guide: https://mailchi.mp/0e9a4144e769/feminist-editing
Dr. Angela Yarber is an award-winning author of eight books and the founder of Tehom Center Publishing, an imprint publishing feminist and queer authors, with a commitment to elevate BIPOC writers. In addition to traditional, independent publishing at no cost to authors, Tehom Center Publishing also offers 1:1 and group coaching aimed at empowering authors in their book writing, book marketing, and authorpreneurship. Dr. Yarber holds a Ph.D. in Art and Religion from UC Berkeley and her work has been featured in Forbes, NPR, HuffPo, Ms Magazine, The Independent, and the television show Tiny House Nation. For more, please visit www.tehomcenter.org