Ep487 – Amy Newmark – “Chicken Soup for the Soul (Part 1)”
Mark Desvaux delves into Part 1 of a fascinating conversation with Amy Newmark, the powerhouse Editor-in-Chief behind Chicken Soup for the Soul. Celebrating over half a billion book sales, the Chicken Soup anthology stands as a literary giant, rivalled only by Harry Potter. Amy unveils how it launched the careers of New York Times bestselling authors and shares how you can get your story published in this prestigious series.
Mark also exclusively reveals the title of his major non-fiction book project and the remarkable story of how it happened. Plus, the tables are turned on Mark who finds himself in the hot seat as a TikTok sensation throws down the gauntlet with a challenge.
In this episode you will learn:
- How Chicken Soup launched careers of New York Times Bestselling Authors: And how it could do the same for you.
- From Humble Beginnings to Global Recognition: Uncover the story of how a simple book idea evolved into one of America’s most iconic and globally recognized brands.
- A Remarkable Publishing Feat: How Amy published 20,000 stories in 15 years.
- Your Chance to Get Published: Mark challenges you to get published in Chicken Soup with a bonus “behind-the-scenes” how-to interview.
Aspiring to get published in Chicken Soup for the Soul? Get exclusive, free access to a bonus interview with Amy: “The Secrets to Getting Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul” available for the next two weeks in the Bestseller Academy: https://academy.bestsellerexperiment.com/join
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SHOWNOTES & LINKS ►
- Pacivida – Mark Desvaux’s New Project
- Bonus Interview: “The Secrets to Getting Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul” (free access via The Bestseller Academy
- EP Interview with Mark Victor Hansen – Co-founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
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