Described by David Perell as “like Rick Rubin for writing,” Ellen Fishbein is an author, writing coach and founder of Altamira Studio, an independent publisher specializing in short-form books. She joins the show to discuss how traditional publishing disrespects intelligent readers, her advice for aspiring authors, what she’s learned from Shakespeare’s sonnets, and MUCH more!

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Show Notes:

The Caves of Altamira
The New Book Deal
Using Shakespeare’s Sonnets as a Writing Guide
The Author’s Compass
The Storytelling Magic of Herman Hesse
Zero to One & Writing as Personal Communication
How Traditional Publishing Disrespects Smart Readers
How the Legacy Publishing System Results in Regression to the Mean
AI in the Writing Process
Cutting Out the Middle Man
Muse By Mail
Advice for Aspiring Authors
Writing Coaching & Working with Big Publishers
Ellen as Empress of the World
MORE!

Books, Articles & Films Mentioned:

Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220)

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Ellen Fishbein — Make Art, Not Noise (EP. 220)