10 Publishing Myths Every Author Needs to Know with Terry Whalin

Beyond the Draft · Aug 15, 2026 · 26m

Terry Whalin is an editor and author of more than 60 books, several of which have sold over 100,000 copies, and has written for more than 50 magazines. He's one of the top content producers in the world with over 1,700 blog entries on The Writing Life. His book, 10 Publishing Myths, was written to give authors realistic expectations and practical action steps for publishing success.

In this episode, Terry shares the wake-up moment he experienced as an author himself, breaks down the myth that "my book will make a lot of money," and explains why every author needs a platform, and what building…