Neither of us set out to start a publishing company… and yet here we are! In this episode of Fully Booked, Chelsea and Brittany share how a chance connection on Twitter and a shared passion for books turned into Represent Publishing—a self-publishing company built on friendship, creativity, and doing things differently.

From our first meeting to our very first client projects, we talk about the early risks, the doubts we face every day, and the values that guide how we work with authors. We also give you a peek behind the scenes at what makes our process unique.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or under-supported in publishing, this episode is for you. Come hear our story, our mistakes, and the lessons we’d do all over again.

Hiring your book team shouldn’t feel like a gamble. In this episode, we’re breaking down the red flags, green flags, and gut checks every author needs when hiring editors, designers, and publishing pros.

Chelsea and Brittany share real behind-the-scenes stories, common hiring mistakes, and what professional collaboration actually looks like. We’ll cover warning signs authors ignore, questions you should ask before signing a contract, and why walking away from the wrong fit is sometimes the smartest publishing decision you can make.

Trust your gut. Protect your book. Build a team that works with you, not against you.

Rushing your release? Overpaying for services? Ignoring expert advice? In this episode, we break down the most common self-publishing mistakes we see authors make and how to avoid them before they cost you time, money, or momentum.