The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston

Eva Langston

Booking Overview

An author-interview show focused on the challenges, setbacks, and practical lessons of pursuing traditional and independent book publishing, with external guests primarily consisting of published, debut, and self-published authors, plus editors. PR agencies could credibly pitch authors with distinctive publishing journeys, publishing professionals, and editors with firsthand expertise; booking difficulty is low because guests are generally rising or accessible experts rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 45

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 52 subscribers

Instagram: 921 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@evalangston.com

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Host

Eva Langston - Podcast host, producer, and editor focused on authors' publishing journeys, writing careers, and the practical realities of bringing books to market.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Published, debut, or self-published authors with a distinctive publishing journey, as well as editors and publishing professionals with firsthand experience of writing, editing, author development, or book production.

Required Achievements:

Traditional book publication, Self-published books, Debut or multi-book deals, Experience with literary agents or small presses, Editorial or author-development businesses, Distinctive book marketing or publishing experiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathleen Barber - The Success And Challenges Of A Bestselling Debut, Adapting A Novel For Television, Writing Through A Disappointing Sophomore Release, And Publishing Across Genres.

Michelle Barker - Agents And Traditional Publishing, Small Presses, Self-publishing, Co-authoring, And Writing In Genres Including Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction, Nonfiction, And Poetry.

David Griffin Brown - Traditional Publishing, Small Presses, Self-publishing, Co-authoring Craft Books, Writing Across Genres, And Building An Editorial Services Company.

Mimi Montgomery - Finding A Literary Agent, Launching A Debut Novel, And Using Creative Grassroots Marketing To Promote A Book.

Amy Tern - Developing A Novel Premise, Writing For Children, Finding An Agent, And Securing A Traditional Publishing Deal.

Recent Topics

Publishing, Writing, Self Publishing, Fiction, Editing

Episodes

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The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston

Debut #2 and Blending Literary with Commercial

October 07, 2026

Tara Goedjen has had three agents and has pivoted three times in her writing career. She had her YA debut in 2017, and now she’s getting to debut again with her adult gothic suspense novel, PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY.In this episode we talk about her time in academia (she has an MFA and a PhD), finding inspiration in setting, and her experience doing a “launch team” for PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY. Plus so much more!The Long Road to Publishing with Eva Langston:Follow me on Substack or subscribe to my...

Finding the Heart & Getting Unstuck

September 25, 2026

This episode with Irish author Oran Doyle is the most emotional and tear-filled so far!Oran Doyle started out in screenwriting and script-editing before writing middle grade and YA. His debut YA novel, GIVE ME 'TIL MIDNIGHT is Before Sunrise meets Groundhog’s Day, set during a single day in Dublin.In this episode Oran talks about “the wilderness years” when he felt stuck, and how he had to learn to get in touch with his own emotions in order to find the real emotional core of his stories–...

The Truth About Negotiating Your Own Contract

September 16, 2026

Amy True negotiated the contracts for her first two books (and explains why she wouldn’t recommend that!). We also discuss her long publishing journey over four different agents, “book bibles” for series writing, and her pivot from YA historical to adult romance. Amy wrote award-winning YA historicals under the name Amy Trueblood before pivoting to adult romance. She wrote the Ivy Falls series, and is now at work on the Harvest Moon series. Book 1, CLEARLY CHARMED (a Practical Magi...

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