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— In adult fiction, sales in the US are roughly 70 percent digital
— 30 percent of all US adult fiction book purchases are by self-published authors


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I specialize in educating writers about the publishing industry, and focus on how they can develop sustainable, meaningful strategies that align with their strengths and career goals. I've spoken at hundreds of writing conferences around the world, and am known for thought-provoking talks on the future of authorship. Recently, I've spoken at Digital Book World, the San Francisco Writers Conference, and World Domination Summit.
My expertise on the publishing industry has been featured throughout many events and media, including NPR’s Morning Edition, Publishers Weekly, SXSW, and AWP. I've also served on panels and advisory boards for nonprofits such as the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund.
More info at http://janefriedman.com/
- Xavier UniversityMA, English (Rhetoric and Composition), 1999 - 2001
- University of EvansvilleBFA, Creative Writing, 1994 - 1998
- Cambridge UniversityLiterature
- University of VirginiaInstructor, 2012 - presentI teach digital media & publishing to media studies majors.
- The Hot SheetCo-Founder and Editor, 2015 - presentThe essential industry newsletter for authors
- Scratch MagazineCo-Founder & Publisher, 2013 - 2015A digital quarterly magazine focused on the intersection of writing, money, and life—distributed via iOS app, website, and PDF/EPUB.
- Virginia Quarterly ReviewWeb Editor, 2012 - 2014
- University of Cincinnati (CCM)Assistant Professor, E-Media, 2010 - 2012
- Writer's DigestPublisher, 2008 - 2010
- F+W MediaEditorial Director, 2005 - 2010
- Writer's Digest BooksExecutive Editor, 2003 - 2005
- Writer's Digest magazineManaging Editor, 2001 - 2003
- North Light BooksEditor, 1998 - 2001
- JaneFriedman.com (current)
- The Hot Sheet (current)
- Writer Unboxed (current)
- Writer's Digest (current)
- Virginia Quarterly Review (past)
- Scratch Magazine (past)
- Publishers Weekly (current)
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