PW Close-Up: Podium Entertainment

Podium, a renowned audiobook publisher best known for sci-fi and fantasy, has significantly broadened its digital library and the opportunities available to writers. Now a full-service publisher that distributes books in all formats, Podium Entertainment is preparing to launch its inaugural print list. PW spoke with the company's publisher, Victoria Gerken, about its growth, its mission, and how Podium is meeting the publishing needs of authors from all backgrounds and genres. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-23 04:00:00 UTC ]

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