Lindsey Explains It All

Welcome to Lindsey Explains It All, my Substack series where I take a page from Clarissa Darling’s book (or, well, TV show) to demystify the wild world of book publishing. With a mix of wit, expertise, and real talk, I’ll tackle the questions I hear most often: Is my book idea good enough to publish? How do I deal with rejection? And, if Taylor Swift is good enough to self-publish, does that mean I am, too?

I’ll also share stories from my own journey as an author, publisher, literary agent, and bookstore owner—because let’s be real, the lessons learned are just as valuable as the wins. And don’t miss Behind the Book Deal, my version of VH1’s Behind the Music, where I’ll sit down with authors to spill the tea on what really goes on when they land a book deal.

So, pull up a chair (or your favorite browser tab), and let’s talk publishing.