Publishing is different for women than men. This new book explains why.

Write On, Sisters! Advice for Women Authors

An Interview with Brooke Warner

If you’re a woman who wants to write a book, or if you want to support a woman on this path, pick up a copy of Write On, Sisters! Voice, Courage, and Claiming Your Place at the Table by Brooke Warner.

Brooke Warner has spent 15 years publishing books by women authors, first at Seal Press, then as co-founder and publisher at She Writes Press, a hybrid publishing house with a solid reputation.

If you’ve seen her TEDx talk on green-lighting your creative life, you’ll know to expect a clear-eyed assessment of the publishing industry combined with words of encouragement.

(You haven’t seen the talk yet? Go watch it. I’ll wait.)

The experience of publishing can be quite different for women than men. Not only are systemic biases built into the publishing industry, but women also face years of social conditioning that may prevent them from getting their ideas out into the world. This book laid out these many obstacles and offers sound advice for handling them.

Because the book resonated so much with my experience and observations, I contacted Brooke to ask…