The Buzzletter

What Your Book is Supposed to Open 9-15-26 Buzzletter

Judy M. Baker

Published on: 17/09/2026

Most authors build a pitch list before they've decided what they want the book to open. That order is backwards, and it shows in every pitch.

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The Queen Bee Principles for Book Marketing

Judy M. Baker

Published on: 30/08/2026

A queen bee offers a surprisingly rich—and scientifically accurate—model for book marketing. But the strongest lesson isn’t “be the ruler of the hive.” It’s this: The queen doesn’t do everything. She creates the right conditions for growth.

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