{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670185256575842b733a8d7d/683b5cd95b56407fa468dd15?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#022: What No One Tells You About Traditional Publishing with Author Nic DiDomizio","description":"<p>Bestselling author Nic DiDomizio joins Nicole for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest. In this candid episode, Nic pulls back the curtain on what it <em>really</em> takes to make it in traditional publishing—from query letter heartbreak to near-deals that died in acquisitions, and the unexpected role James Patterson played in his debut.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into Nic’s latest novel, <em>Nearly Wed</em>—a romcom that blends lobster lore, pop culture references, and age-gap romance in a way that speaks directly to every geriatric millennial’s soul.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li>The emotional rollercoaster of getting traditionally published</li><li>How to survive the query trenches and “dying on submission”</li><li>Why your first draft doesn’t need to be perfect</li><li>The importance of persistence, community, and knowing your path</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, Nic shares his manifestation list for 2026 (spoiler: it includes starred reviews, strong preorders, and <em>Nearly Wed: The Movie</em>).</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to break into traditional publishing—or stay in it—this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Books mentioned:</strong></p><p>📚 <a href=\"https://amzn.to/43SLfWN\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nearly Wed</em></a></p><p>📚 <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4dL1gS8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Gay Best Friend</em></a></p><p>📚 <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4mDfJDA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Burn It All Down</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out Nicolas’ Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nicdidomiziobooks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@nicdidomiziobooks </a>and Website: <a href=\"https://nicolasdidomizio.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nicolasdidomizio.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p>For more information about Writer Unblocked please visit <a href=\"http://writerunblockedpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">writerunblockedpodcast.com</a>.</p><p>May contain affiliate links.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nicole Opdenbosch"}