Into the Blue & the Secrets of Publishing with Emma Brodie | Book Lounge by Libby Bonus

What really happens behind the scenes in publishing—and how does an editor make the leap to author? 

In this bonus episode of Book Lounge by Libby, Joe sits down with Emma Brodie—Executive Editor at Clarkson Potter and author of Into the Blue—for a conversation that blends industry insight with creative inspiration. 

In the first half, Emma pulls back the curtain on her career in publishing, sharing what a day in the life of an editor looks like, how the industry has evolved, and some tricks of the trade.  

Then, the conversation shifts to Emma’s own writing journey. She dives into the inspiration behind Into the Blue, her creative process, and how she balances editing with making space for her own storytelling. Along the way, Joe and Emma also bond over a certain iconic vampire saga. 

Books by Emma Brodie:  

• Songs in Ursa Major
• Into the Blue

Who’s in this episode:  

Emma Brodie  

• Instagram
• Website

Time stamps: 

00:00:00 Title
00:00:23 Intro
00:01:14 Talking publishing & editing with Emma Brodie
00:20:24 Oops, Joe mentions Twilight
00:21:57 Tricks of the trade
00:29:19 Emma’s editing essentials
00:33:18 Making space for creativity
00:37:35 Into INTO THE BLUE
00:55:30 Lightning Round
00:57:49 Outro 

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