How To Get A Book Deal As A Blogger with Jen Ruiz [Ep. 110]

The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast

Want to learn how to get a book deal and become a published author?

Well, you’re in luck, as in this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast, we’ll be going over how the traditional publishing process works step-by-step so you can go from blog to book!

Our guest, blogger-turned-author Jen Ruiz, went from sharing travel stories on her blog, Jen on a Jet Plane, to landing a five-figure book deal for her memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic—which even made it to Hudson Airport Bookstores!

Today, she’ll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand:

• How to decide between traditional publishing vs self-publishing
• The secrets to writing a strong query letter and pitching effectively
• How to leverage your blog to land a book deal
• Smart book marketing strategies to maximize sales
• And more!

Bonus: Jen outlines the traditional publishing process step-by-step so you have a clear roadmap for how to go from blog to book.

🎁 FREE BONUS:

Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library:

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It includes 55+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Get A Book Deal Cheat Sheet!

🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED:

Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/

✨ CONNECT WITH JEN:

Jen's books on Amazon (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aRr9OR

12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic (Jen's memoir; affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3D1RUU1

Jen on a Jet Plane (Blog): https://jenonajetplane.com/

🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE:

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney

Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta

YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured

YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging

Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse

🙏 CREDITS

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