Chapter Break

Chapter Break

Your publisher drops you. Now what? 😞

Today's guest is author Annelise Ryan

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Alyssa Matesic
Apr 09, 2026
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Landing a book deal doesn’t mean you’re out of the woods forever.

Even after you sign with an agent and sell your book to a major publisher, you might face challenges in your publishing career.

Your publisher could restructure. Your agent could retire. The deal you thought was your big break could fall apart — putting you back at square one.

But giving up …

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