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What is My Book’s Publishing Path? “Does it really matter what direction you take? And the truth is, the publishing path that’s right for you depends on why you’re doing this — what you’re writing a book for.” – Azul Terronez It wasn’t long ago that I dreamt of becoming an author, just like you. …
171: “Traditional vs. Self-Publishing” with Azul Terronez Read More »
Transformation Through Authorship “What I’ve loved about it, coming in, was how we were first invited to draw and really just activate the right side of our brains and get creative and really get out of the editing brain.” – Shayna Hammond Shayna Hammond sat on her therapist’s couch, considering the task at hand: Coining …
170: Called to Write a Book? with Shayna Hammond Read More »
Does the Size of My Social Media Following Really Matter to An Agent? “He had a literary agent, he floated the idea to a number of publishers and didn’t get any bites, which is not unusual. And the main bit of criticism or feedback that he got was, ‘You don’t have a platform.’” – Jeff …
169: “Should I Find a Co-Author for My Book?” with Jeff Brown Read More »
Finding the Right Idea for Your Book “Flow for me is just that you’re completely trusting and confident that you’re on the right path. And sometimes that’s uncomfortable.” – Gido Schimanski Do you have multiple ideas for a book, but you’re not sure which one to choose? Are you wondering which is the best? Which …
168: “How Do Writers Find Flow?” with David Brower and Gido Schimanski Read More »
How to Market Your Book Even If You Aren’t a Salesperson “Thinking about marketing a book has to change in your mind. Don’t think of a book as something you have to sell.” – Azul Terronez Many people like the idea of writing a book, but few actually accomplish this goal — and for those …
167: “Book Marketing Doesn’t Have to Be Hard” with Azul Terronez Read More »
Navigating A Mission That’s Bigger Than Yourself “I defy mediocrity. And even if you are the person who thinks that you have it all, but you’re not really doing ‘the work,’ you’re living in mediocrity because you aren’t stepping up to the plate to do what you know you are supposed to be doing.” – …
166: “Should I Really Write This Book?” with Sivonnia DeBarros Read More »
How to Overcome the Fear of Showing Up Online “Most people need a pretty bad rock bottom. The more stubborn you are — I’m very stubborn — I need a huge rock bottom to start changing.” – Julia Cha It took a quarter-life cross for Julia Cha to realize she wasn’t happy. Even though her …
165: “Are You A Self-Development Junkie?” with Julia Cha Read More »
Using a Virtual Summit to Grow Your Authority Fast “This is marketing for your book, for your expertise, for the niche you’re in. And it doesn’t feel sleazy. It actually feels like value because you’re giving value to speakers, giving value to your potential readers, you’re creating authority. It’s a great way to start marketing.” …
164: “How Do You Build an Audience for Your Book?” with Jan Koch Read More »
What’s the Best Way to Become a Paid Speaker? “For those who are looking to do keynotes, it’s important to think about who are the decision-makers who are booking keynote speakers for where you want to go.” – Alexia Vernon Last September, Alexia Vernon was dealt a massive blow: thyroid cancer. And she couldn’t escape …
163: “How Authors Can Use a Book to Get on Stages” with Alexia Vernon Read More »
Listen In On an Actual Coaching Session with an Author “You’ve got to turn off the editor brain because you’re judging yourself before the words come out.” – Azul Terronez Have you been staring at a blank screen, instead of typing “The End” on your book? Or maybe you’re still dreaming about writing, but you’re …
162: “How Do I Know My Writing is Any Good?” with Azul Terronez Read More »
