Podcast appearances and mentions of emily crookston

Do you ever feel like your words have to be perfect before they see the light of day? You're not alone. Many first-time authors get stuck in this cycle, endlessly tweaking sentences. But the truth is, your first draft isn't meant to be flawless. It's meant to be a foundation. Writing a book is a process—one that will challenge and refine not only your ideas but your voice, too. Embracing imperfection is key, because it allows you to move forward, to learn, and to create something that can be polished into a masterpiece later. I can introduce you to several Biz Book Publishing Hub Partners who can help you get through the writing process. Check out this free resource at www.BizBookPublishingHub.com.  Now, let's dive into today's panel. Our authors will share the ups and downs of their author journeys. Emily Crookston wrote “Unwritten: The Thought Leader's Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book,” which simplifies the process of writing, positioning, and promoting a business book, helping entrepreneurs turn big ideas into impactful publications without overthinking. Gloria Treister wrote “Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health,” a practical guide that empowers readers to simplify wellness, take control of their health, and create a personalized plan for a vibrant, healthier life. Marva Bailer wrote “Be Unexpected: Resetting Routines to Revolutionize the Future of Work,” which reimagines outdated business norms with creative strategies and relatable soft skills to foster meaningful connections and energize modern workplaces. Please join me in welcoming Emily, Gloria, and Marva.  In this episode, we discuss the following: Journey to Imperfection: Understand why the first draft of your business book is not about perfection but a strong foundation to refine your ideas and voice. Effective Strategies for Networking: Unlock the secrets of cultivating meaningful connections that elevate your personal brand and foster new opportunities. Client Engagement through Books: Discover how books can seamlessly integrate into your business strategy to attract clients and expand your reach. Publishing Pitfalls & Triumphs: Learn from real-life stories about the challenges and successes in book publishing to better navigate your own journey. Links for Emily Crookston LinkedIn www.thepocketphd.com ”Unwritten: The Thought Leader's Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book” Links for Gloria Treister LinkedIn and Instagram www.wellnessevolution.com and www.getwellwithus.net ”Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health” Links for Marva Bailer LinkedIn www.marvabailer.com ”Be Unexpected: Resetting Routines to Revolutionize the Future of Work” Robbie's Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com.  Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: www.BizBookPubHub.com Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign for business authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered.  Biz Book Pub Hub features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book.   Tune in for frank conversations about the ups and downs of the author journey. Find out what common mistakes you can avoid and what resources you can use to ensure your effort leads to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As any author will tell you, the journey of writing, publishing, and marketing your first business book is filled with uncertainties, so you should feel very proud if you've transformed your ideas into a tangible book. Surrounding yourself with fellow writers and authors can make all the difference in reaching your goals. I've created resources to help you find your author community and connect with over 50 Hub Partners ready to assist entrepreneurs in becoming successful authors.  Visit www.BizBookPubHub.com to discover these free resources, learn about our virtual networking events, and access archived podcast episodes. We'll explore the importance of connecting with experts who can help navigate the complexities of the publishing process and how to keep up the marketing well past the publication date. All three talented authors participated in one of my Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaigns. Find out about the next campaign at www.BizKindlePromo.com.  Let's meet the authors who will share their thoughts about the highs and lows of being a business author.  Marcey Rader wrote “Work Well. Play More!: Productive, Clutter-Free, Healthy Living—One Step at a Time,” which offers practical strategies and insights for reducing clutter and enhancing productivity. It empowers readers to create a balanced life filled with joy and fulfillment. Sean Glaze wrote “STAYING COACHABLE: A Story With 4 Questions to Help You Thrive in Change and Enjoy Relentless Improvement,” which offers a thought-provoking framework of questions designed to help individuals foster a growth mindset. Stacey Larsen wrote “Reframing The Leadership Dance: The Secret to Finding Your Rhythm as a People Leader,” exploring innovative leadership approaches. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability and self-discovery in fostering effective leadership practices and navigating complex organizational landscapes. Please join me in welcoming Marcey, Sean, and Stacey.  In this episode, we discuss: Audience Over Sales: All our guests emphasize the value of engaging with their audience and creating a profound impact rather than just focusing on book sales alone. Strategic Support: Highlighting the necessity of a strong support system, either through a team or professional help, to ensure high-quality writing and successful book launches. Personalized Writing: Each guest shares insights on tailoring their writing process to their individual needs and the importance of trusting one's instincts throughout the journey.  Professional Growth: One guest likens her writing evolution to recording music at top studios, focusing on metrics of impact and her audience's engagement with each subsequent book. Links for Marcey Rader LinkedIn www.helloraderco.com www.marceyrader.com “Work Well. Play More!: Productive, Clutter-Free, Healthy Living - One Step at a Time”  Links for Sean Glaze LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. www.greatresultsteambuilding.net “STAYING COACHABLE: A Story With 4 Questions to Help You Thrive in Change and Enjoy Relentless Improvement” Links for Stacey Larsen LinkedIn www.authenticedge.com “Reframing The Leadership Dance: The Secret to Finding Your Rhythm as a People Leader” Other Resources Learn more about Emily Crookston, The Pocket PhD. Robbie's Resources Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com.  Join the waitlist for the next Kindle Cross-Promotion Campaign for business authors: www.BizKindlePromo.com Subscribing (or following) and leaving a rating and review wherever you are listening helps this podcast be discovered. Biz Book Pub Hub features interviews with experts who help entrepreneurs become successful authors and author panels discussing the ROI of publishing a business book.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill Horan talks with Emily Crookston author of UNWRITTEN. Emily will discuss why her title is THE OWNER AND DECIDER OF ALL THINGS at her company, THE POCKET PhD.  She will also talk about why people want to write a book, what is the cost of publishing your book and what must an author do to position, publish and promote a book.

Join Scott "Shalom" Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: Emily Berliner Emily Crookston Kevin Davis Mark Fava

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:How she came up with the title,  the Decider of all Things!How a business book contribute to a larger marketing strategy for businesses.How a business owner can determine if there is a good business case for writing a book.Whether authors should use AI in the writing process, and if so, how.Some strategies busy authors can use for getting their big ideas into a first draft.How or where authors are most likely to overthink their business books.Emily's #1 piece of advice for first-time authors.How to determine whether to hire a ghostwriter or writ the book yourself.What inspired Emily to write her book.To learn more about this guest:GUEST PHONE - 269-370-8002GUEST EMAIL - emily@thepocketphd.comGUEST WEBSITE: https://www.thepocketphd.com/SOCIAL MEDIA:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston

What is a thought leader? And why is is important even when you are happy in your job and have no interest in becoming a social media influencer or starting your own businesses? Do you ever get frustrated by how some people gain visibility and others do not in an organization? In this episode, you will learn 3 reasons why it's a smart idea to promote yourself and share your big ideas, even if you're happy in your position and never want to apply for another job.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Whatever your professional goals, it's likely that sharing your big ideas will help you attain them. No matter what stage of your career you're in, learning how to share ideas, even those that feel "half-baked," signals that you are thinking about the future, looking to collaborate with others to make progress, and seeking buy-in and alignment to advocate for resources. We'll discuss how to gain visibility to reach our career goals using the concept of thought leadership.***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Emily Crookston is a best-selling business book ghostwriter, author, and developmental editor. She specializes in helping leaders, experts, and business owners find and share their big ideas. As the Owner of the Pocket PhD, she builds thought leadership ecosystems to support her clients' professional goals. For leaders and experts, that means writing white papers, keynote speeches, and other high stakes content. For business owners, it means writing a book that sells. Emily's first book, "Unwritten: The Thought Leader's Guide to Not Overthinking Your Business Book," is out now. She is also a speaker and former philosophy professor. When she's not writing intensely, she's most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for desserts topped with *real* whipped cream.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:Guest LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookstonGuest Website: https://www.thepocketphd.com Guest Find Your Big Idea Mini Course: https://the-pocket-phd.kit.com/c2d1b21976Our website: www.gotowerscope.com#thoughtleadership #unwritten #bigideaexpert #The HardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

In this episode of All Things Book Marketing, Marissa Eigenbrood, President of Smith Publicity, chats with ghostwriter and business strategist Emily Crookston about how to maximize a book's impact as a powerful marketing tool.Emily offers authors insightful strategies to seamlessly integrate their business goals into the book-writing process, starting well before the final manuscript is complete.With her unique perspective, Emily emphasizes that a book isn't just a standalone project—it's a crucial element in building a brand, generating leads, and supporting overall business objectives.Listeners will gain valuable advice on the importance of marketing during the writing phase, not just after publication.Emily explains how engaging potential readers early through tactics like LinkedIn polls for title feedback can build buzz and ensure that the book resonates with its target audience.Marissa and Emily also discuss the importance of maintaining post-publication momentum, ensuring long-term return on investment (ROI) for authors who use their books to grow their business and gain credibility. From overcoming mindset challenges like procrastination to choosing the right title, and the benefits of collaboration with ghostwriters or marketing professionals, this episode is packed with actionable tips for nonfiction authors and publishing professionals.Whether you're preparing to write a book or looking to amplify your book's reach, this conversation provides essential takeaways to ensure your book works as a lasting asset for your business.

Have you ever felt like your experiences could be valuable to others, but haven't known how to share them? Thought leadership is a powerful way to leverage your unique story (often underestimated "gold nuggets") to connect with a wider audience and establish credibility.   In this episode of The Inside Story Podcast, we dive into the topic with Emily Crookston, a writer and consultant who helps aspiring thought leaders unlock their potential. We'll explore how to find your niche, craft a compelling story, and turn your ideas into a book that makes a difference. Get all the links and resources at www.lightbeamers.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Crookston, a ghostwriter and content expert, joins me for Episode 632 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss what goes into finding your writing voice. Join us. Connect with Emily at https://www.thepocketphd.com/

What is your superpower? Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or nonprofit founder there's likely something that makes you and what you do unique. When it comes to identifying and showcasing your unique perspective as a thought leader, working with a ghost writer is one way to communicate your thoughts better. Emily Crookston, also known as The Pocket PhD, works with clients as a ghost blogger and ghost writer of books and Linkedin posts. During her collaborative writing process as a ghostwriter, she's learned how to guide clients through using their expertise to position themselves as an authority in their field. "If you don't have a personal take on a topic, why even write about it?" We address the importance of this question, and how you as a founder can help people make a decision about working with you by making your words stand out. Learn more about Emily at www.thepocketphd.com Links:Website: https://www.honeyandhustle.co1:1 Consultation: https://angelahollowell.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/a0d1b976-39d0-4d1f-b2ee-5f5e3e6d7691?logo=09 Lessons We've Learned from our Podcast Guests: https://angelahollowell.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/7474a4cf-9bfa-4431-89a4-9660920f8ed1?logo=0Digital Tools for Video Creators: https://angelahollowell.lemonsqueezy.com/checkout/buy/ce13789d-4a20-4f0f-b8a6-8ea7d9647c2b?logo=0

Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers and salespeople? Think again. LinkedIn expert and ghostwriter Emily Crookston is here to help you understand who LinkedIn is really for (everyone!) and how to use it in order to establish your voice, grow your brand, expand your network, and more.Find Emily Crookston at ThePocketPhD.com. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

It's no secret anymore that – especially in the thought leadership space – content is king. But how do you figure out what content to create? How do you narrow down what content will be helpful to your audience, or, more importantly, how to write content that urges them to action? In this episode, we're tackling these questions with the help of ghostwriter, speaker, and podcaster Emily Crookston. Emily is a former philosophy professor and the owner of "The Pocket Ph.D," a company that "helps experts—who are long on ideas, but short on time—write business books." Put simply, Emily and her team work with individuals and companies to build their LinkedIn networking efforts through content creation. In her words, "Many experts are simply too close to their subjects to interpret them for a lay audience... I help clients clarify the complex, craft captivating content, and figure out how to propel readers to act." Her work has also appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Ellevate, Psychology Today, Rolling Stone, Inman, SmartBrief, and ThriveGlobal. And she's joined us today to share her greatest ghostwriting tips including how to hire a ghostwriter yourself. So, without further ado, let's dive in! Show Notes: ✅ Learn more about Emily and her work: https://www.thepocketphd.com/ ✅ Download Emily's free "LinkedIn Cliffs Notes" guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FfCr4YeNfDSjagjLl0r_zmZEIizncWT/view?usp=sharing  Watch the video version of this episode and subscribe for updates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYAr3nGy6lbXrhbezMxoHTSCS40liusyU    Thank you to our sponsor, Libsyn Studio (formerly Auxbus)! Want the best podcasting solution out there? Learn more here: https://www.libsynstudio.com/    And as always, don't forget about all the mind-blowing free resources at https://speakerflow.com/resources/

In this episode:Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania top states for banning booksPhiladelphia's annual Latin American Book FairDC Comics celebrating 30 years of Harley QuinnDark House switching distributorsI was interviewed by Voyage Utah MagazineInterview with professional ghostwriter Emily CrookstonCalifornia State University Long Beach study on barefoot weight liftingCountry star Jake Owens is a confirmed barefooter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LinkedIn expert Emily Crookston shares strategies for consultants to up their LinkedIn games and leverage it to get business.

Emily Crookston spent a bunch of years mucking around creating marketing content before Emily realized she's better suited to longform writing. Since launching her business, Emily has worked with dozens of clients ranging from professionals in medicine and finance with disruptive philosophies to powerhouse CEOs who are sick and tired of the status quo to mountain climbers with harrowing survival stories to share. She brings an objective eye to every project she tackles and absolutely loves her job. In this interview Ryan and Emily talk about her ghostwriting journey, what makes for a good book, fidning your process, and much more.  Mentioned on the Show: Pocket PHD: https://www.thepocketphd.com/ Join the newsletter and other free resources: https://www.ryanjpelton.com/newsletter/

Who is writing all of those fabulous business books? Often, it's the work of a ghostwriter. Savvy business people - and many fiction writers - long ideas but short on time, enlist the skills,  versatility  and stealth of a ghostwriter to translate their vision and experience into compelling prose. Today's guest,  ghostwriter Emily Crookston,  possesses the shape-shifting ability to capture voice, attitude and vision to make your book read as if you  -- the co-author - actually wrote it.  And the rest of us will never be the wiser. We talk about Emily's shift from the world of academia to her current status of badass muse, how to excel at using LinkedIn, and why it's important  to state who you don't want as clients. So freeing.Emily Crookston is the ghostwriter for rebels, renegades, and mavericks. She helps experts—who are long on ideas, but short on time—write business books. As the Owner and Decider of All Things at the Pocket PhD, Emily and her team collaborate with professionals and brands who are ready to take their LinkedIn networking to the next level. Together they strategize and create content for LinkedIn based on their clients' goals. Emily is also a former philosophy professor, speaker, and podcast guest. When she's not writing intensely, she's most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for coffee shops that play great music to write to and desserts topped with *real* whipped cream.Connect with Emily:LinkedIn Want to up your game on LinkedIn. Download Emily's free LinkedIn Cliff Notes.  

Emily Crookston shares her experience as a ghostwriter, telling Jamie all about the process, how she likes to sit down with her clients and set up regular meetings. Emily explains the service she provides to businesses and brands looking to add literature to their marketing suites and how self-publishing is usually the best option in these cases.

You know your expertise inside and out. But writing in a way that translates that expertise to the reader and impresses them is hard. Ghostwriting, also known as content writing, is a field of professional writing that provides you with the expert voice you need to ensure your company's success. Today's guest, Emily Crookston of The Pocket Ph.D., shares how she serves clients through writing for LinkedIn, blogs, and business books.  Ready to achieve your content goals?  Full show notes are available at https://www.the516collaborative.com/podcast/19.

Emily Crookston is a ghostwriter that helps busy experts write everything from books, to articles, blog posts, and LinkedIn content. She helps business thought leaders and experts transform complex ideas into easily digestible content so they can share their voices with the world. The synergy between Emily (ghostwriter) and the originator (the author) is unique to them and the particular book they are writing together. After going through a 16-week process, the author comes away with a finished book. In addition to helping write books, her collaborative work has appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Ellevate, Psychology Today, Rolling Stone, Inman, SmartBrief, and ThriveGlobal.Before being a ghostwriter and ghostblogger, Emily was a philosophy professor at an American university. She decided it was time to leave academia and remembered liking marketing as a kid. A friend with a boutique marketing agency was looking for help, and she started helping her by ghostblogging! Six years later, she now has her own business as an entrepreneur and credits her PhD in philosophy as giving her the skills needed to ask important questions.Contact Info:Emily Crookston  - Guesthttps://www.thepocketphd.com/ (website)Emily's LinkedIn ProfileJulie Berman - Hostwww.womenwithcooljobs.com@womencooljobs (Instagram)

You are smarter than you think you are and asking questions is the best way to learn. Today's featured author is ghostwriter, book content specialist, and LinkedIn Content Strategist, Dr. Emily Crookston. Dr. Emily and I talk about her entrepreneurial journey, why LinkedIn rocks for business owners, and more!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: How the Pocket PhD. Became her business name. 3 Major Lessons Dr. Emily Learned from Being in Business for Over 5 Years What she wishes she knew about business before starting her business. Why LinkedIn is Dr. Emily's favorite social media platform, and the mindset entrepreneurs should have around it.     Dr. Emily's Site: https://www.thepocketphd.com/   Today's Sponsor, “Advance Yourself” Swag: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon?ref_id=25940   The opening track is titled “Rising Sun Bump” by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). To hear the full track and support the artist, click the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/rising-sun-bump   You May Also Like…   270 – "Forever Employable" with Jeff Gothelf (@jboogie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/270-forever-employable-with-jeff-gothelf-jboogie/   155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/155-start-your-own-freelance-writing-business-with-laura-pennington-briggs-sixfigurewriter/   279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/279-peak-performance-ghostwriting-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/   Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/   Ep. 421 – “How to Write Your Book In 21 Days” with Wendy Scheuring (@AuthorsWriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-421-how-to-write-your-book-in-21-days-with-wendy-scheuring-authorswriter/   173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/   248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/   Ep. 382 – “Coming Out as Yourself” with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-382-coming-out/   Ep. 444 – “Achieve with Grace” with Theresa Lambert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-444-achieve-with-grace-with-theresa-lambert/   Ep. 371 – “The Power of Pivoting” with Monica Ortega (@monicagoesshow): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-371-the-power-of-pivoting-with-monica-ortega-monicagoesshow/   110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/   Ep. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-442-jungle-jean-with-geralyn-gendreau-geralyngendreau/   Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/   18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks/   Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/   265 – “Hitting Rock Middle” with Sallie Holder (@SallieHolder17): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/265-hitting-rock-middle-with-sallie-holder-sallieholder17/   228 – “From Individual to Empire” with Laura Bull (@TheLauraBull): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/228-from-individual-to-empire-with-laura-bull-thelaurabull/

You are smarter than you think you are and asking questions is the best way to learn. Today's featured author is ghostwriter, book content specialist, and LinkedIn Content Strategist, Dr. Emily Crookston. Dr. Emily and I talk about her entrepreneurial journey, why LinkedIn rocks for business owners, and more!!   Key Thing's You'll Learn: How the Pocket PhD. Became her business name. 3 Major Lessons Dr. Emily Learned from Being in Business for Over 5 Years What she wishes she knew about business before starting her business. Why LinkedIn is Dr. Emily's favorite social media platform, and the mindset entrepreneurs should have around it.     Dr. Emily's Site: https://www.thepocketphd.com/   Today's Sponsor, “Advance Yourself” Swag: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon?ref_id=25940   The opening track is titled “Rising Sun Bump” by MadXRuler (formally known as Ruler Inc.). To hear the full track and support the artist, click the following link. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/rising-sun-bump   You May Also Like…   270 – "Forever Employable" with Jeff Gothelf (@jboogie): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/270-forever-employable-with-jeff-gothelf-jboogie/   155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/155-start-your-own-freelance-writing-business-with-laura-pennington-briggs-sixfigurewriter/   279 – “Peak Performance Ghostwriting” with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/279-peak-performance-ghostwriting-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/   Ep. 378 – “Writing Adventures with The Dialogue Doctor” with Jeff Elkins (@Jffelkins): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-378-writing-adventures-with-the-dialogue-doctor-with-jeff-elkins-jffelkins/   Ep. 421 – “How to Write Your Book In 21 Days” with Wendy Scheuring (@AuthorsWriter): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-421-how-to-write-your-book-in-21-days-with-wendy-scheuring-authorswriter/   173 - "The God Groove" with David Ritz (@davidritz): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/173-the-god-groove-with-david-ritz-davidritz/   248.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “A Self-Kick of Positivity” with Shelley Knight (@ShelleyFKnight): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2485-host-2-host-special-a-self-kick-of-positivity-with-shelley-knight-shelleyfknight/   Ep. 382 – “Coming Out as Yourself” with Stephanie Lavigne (@stephlavigne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-382-coming-out/   Ep. 444 – “Achieve with Grace” with Theresa Lambert: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-444-achieve-with-grace-with-theresa-lambert/   Ep. 371 – “The Power of Pivoting” with Monica Ortega (@monicagoesshow): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-371-the-power-of-pivoting-with-monica-ortega-monicagoesshow/   110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom/   Ep. 442 – “Jungle Jean” with Geralyn Gendreau (@geralyngendreau): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-442-jungle-jean-with-geralyn-gendreau-geralyngendreau/   Ep. 308 – “Every Day Is A New Day” with Kim O'Neill (@KimsONaMission): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep308-every-day-is-a-new-day-with-kim-oneill-kimsonamission/   18 - "Inspirational Stuff" with Amy Brooks (@AmyReneeBrooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/18-inspirational-stuff-with-amy-brooks-amyreneebrooks/   Ep. 359 – “Think Yourself Confident & Successful” with Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas (@thinkyourselfAc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-359-think-yourself-confident-successful-with-nathalie-plamondon-thomas-thinkyourselfac/   265 – “Hitting Rock Middle” with Sallie Holder (@SallieHolder17): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/265-hitting-rock-middle-with-sallie-holder-sallieholder17/   228 – “From Individual to Empire” with Laura Bull (@TheLauraBull): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/228-from-individual-to-empire-with-laura-bull-thelaurabull/

From philosophy professor to ghostwriter and entrepreneur, today's guest on Getting Work To Work has fascinating insights into the world of ideas, words, and collaboration. Emily Crookston, AKA The Pocket Ph.D., loves working with rebels, renegades, and mavericks who not only innovate and disrupt the status quo but want to pass their knowledge and wisdom along. In this conversation, Emily talks about how she has learned to collaborate, the art of giving and receiving feedback, the most crucial question she asks a prospective client, and the role empathy plays in her creative process.

Emily Crookston is the ghostwriter for rebels, renegades, and mavericks. She helps busy professionals--who are long on ideas, but short on time--write books, articles, and blog posts. As the Pocket PhD, Emily partners with individuals and brands to make the boring or complex sound spectacular. She draws out her clients' most audacious, even disruptive, ideas or fiercely original stories and stokes the sparks until their thoughts spread like wildfire. Her work has appeared in SmartBrief, the Huffington Post, Inc.com, and Entrepreneur. Emily is also a former philosophy professor, speaker, and podcast guest. When she's not writing intensely, she's most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for coffee shops that play great music to write to and desserts topped with *real* whipped cream. To find out more about Emily: https://www.thepocketphd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston Twitter: emcrookston --- You can find Josiane Fortin, the self-proclaimed Self-Publishing Queen here: Website Author page Facebook If you are ready to self-publish on Amazon, let me teach you what you need to know in my online course: How to Self-Publish On Amazon Freebie 5-Day Nonfiction Book Challenge Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review to keep the good stuff coming!

What is ghostwriting anyway? My guest today helps unmask the mysterious world of ghostwriters. If you want to find out more about ghostwriting, or if you're an entrepreneur who is wondering about hiring a ghostwriter to help you write your business book, this one's for you!We coveredWhat ghostwriting really isThe qualities of a ghostwriterThe investment in a ghostwriterA curly question. “If I have a ghostwriter, am I a real author?”Which business books hit the New York Times Best Sellers list, while better books don'tBig book writing mistakes to avoid.Connect with Emily Crookston:W: thepocketphd.com Linkedin: Emily Crookston Twitter: @emcrookstonIf you have decided that you'd rather write your book yourself, but you're not sure where to start or how to finish your first book draft, sign up for The Writer Unlocked course now. In the course you'll start writing, get the strategies that you need to keep writing and actually finish your book draft. Sign up at theunlockedcreative.com/courses. I can't wait to see you in there!

This week, my special guest shares her journey to becoming a ghostwriter. She gives tips for authors and aspiring ghostwriters alike. Emily Crookston is a former philosophy professor and now the founder of The Pocket PhD, where she helps busy professionals and mavericks who have a lot of ideas, but are short on time…essentially, write books. Emily draws out her clients' most audacious, even disruptive, ideas or fiercely original stories and stokes the sparks until their thoughts spread like wildfire. Connect with Emily at the following links: https://www.thepocketphd.com https://www.facebook.com/thepocketphd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston/ https://twitter.com/EMCrookston The Spirit of Creativity: Inspirational Poems for the Creative at Heart is available in eBook, Audiobook and Paperback formats: https://books2read.com/TheSpiritOfCreativity Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchorlfm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

Dr. Emily Crookston describes her reasons for becoming an academic and her realization, in a yoga class, that her life as an academic was one of suffering. In this episode, Emily describes the joys and challenges of pursuing an entrepreneurial path, including the freedom she has to create anything she wants and live wherever she wants as well as the uncertainty that characterizes such a path. She describes the important role self-examination plays in building and sustaining a business, how her work day is freeing and usually very focused on the present moment, and how she is working toward securing for herself more time and space to create more of what she wants in her life and career. Find Dr. Emily Crookston on LinkedIn or at https://www.thepocketphd.com.

Do you have firm boundaries with yourself and with your clients? If no, this episode is for you. Emily Crookston, Ghostwriter and I discussed the importance of setting boundaries in business. Having firm boundaries is a form of safety. Boundaries help others understand what we can and cannot do. During our chat Emily and I also discussed the ways we can keep ourselves sane while serving our clients. I know you will get a lot from this conversation. Connect with me in LinkedIn or visit me on Deniseglee.com Signup to get my latest content creation tips and receive other practical advice to help grow your service-based business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deniseglee/message

Emily Crookston is a ghostwriter for rebels, renegades and mavericks, because she too identifies as a renegade. After spending years trying to get onto the tenure-track as a philosophy professor, she became frustrated with academia and all its entrenched traditions. Now, she puts her writing skills to good use as a business book ghostwriter. She shares with us how her process works, why niching wasn't in the cards for her business, and how there is no right way to write a book. We talk about process, productivity and creativity, as well as geeking out about academic and technical writing.  TOPICS EXPLORED IN THIS EPISODE: No niche [ 1:22 ] Emily's book-writing process [ 4:08 ] How Emily thinks of a book [ 6:30 ] There are many ways to write a book [ 8:39 ] How Emily found ghostwriting [ 12:45 ] Transferable skills from academia [ 16:33 ] Structuring a non-fiction book [ 19:40 ] Emily's definition of renegade [ 21:25 ]   Emily's Quotable: Renegades are asking the question: is there a better way?   I was an otherwise intelligent woman except for the fact that I thought belonging to a class of elite intellectuals was worth sacrificing my freedom.   ==========   Books mentioned: American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company   ==========   Connect with Emily: Website: https://www.thepocketphd.com/  LinkedIn: Emily Crookston   ==========   Connect with Kattie: Online: www.kattiethorndyke.com Instagram: @kattiethorndyke LinkedIn: @kattiethorndyke

Emily is a former philosophy professor who left the world of academia and teaching, but found that she could utilize her research skills when she discovered her love for longform writing, which led to her zone of genius as a ghost writer.Think ghostwriters only work for celebrities or high profile execs? Emily believes that everyone could use another set of eyes on their content. If you're strapped for time and itching to share ideas that you're passionate about? Reach out to Emily Crookston.Some of the topics we discussed in this episode:·      How she worked through her transition from academia to self employment·      How she chose the ghostwriting business model·      The parameters of ghostwriting for business books·      Tools of the trade·      Which comes first? Book or business plan?·      Flop or fortune? How she can tell if a book will make it big or be a dud.·      The difference between being a good author vs. a great authorWebsite: https://www.thepocketphd.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston Personal brand business or Podcast launch coaching: www.tomclairmont.com/coachingDo you want to start your own Podcast? Download the FREE E-book and view the webinar I have for you www.diypodcastlaunch.comCheck out my FREE, E-book of the Month Club that deals with a lot of the core issues that small business startups can have.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/small-biz-essentials/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We're excited to have Emily Crookston, founder of Pocket PhD, with us as a guest for Episode No. 3 of the Leap Frog Collective podcast. Emily has built a business around ghostwriting for clients working on business books, developmental editing, and coaching. She also ghostwrites for bloggers across different industries. Pocket PhD has a wide variety of services that make things very easy to get your book idea to market fast. Emily talks about how she sets goals, the state of the publishing and self-publishing industries in COVID, and what authors are doing to make ends meet in these strange times. She also gives some great tips on personal branding and how she's built a very engaged following of almost 4K on LinkedIn. Sponsorships: off for this episode

Emily Crookston is the ghostwriter for rebels, renegades, and mavericks. She helps busy professionals—who are long on ideas, but short on time—write books, articles, and blog posts. As the Pocket PhD (https://www.thepocketphd.com/), Emily partners with individuals and brands to make the boring or complex sound spectacular. She draws out her clients' most audacious, even disruptive, ideas or fiercely original stories and stokes the sparks until their thoughts spread like wildfire. Her work has appeared in SmartBrief, the Huffington Post, Inc.com, and Entrepreneur. Emily is also a former philosophy professor, speaker, and podcast guest. When she's not writing intensely, she's most likely practicing yoga intensely. She lives for coffee shops that play great music to write to and desserts topped with *real* whipped cream. Links: Website: https://www.thepocketphd.com/ LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepocketphd Instagram and Twitter: @thepocketphd "What kind of writer are you?" Freebie: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5ee12841098d150014f943cb Follow the journey: https://linktr.ee/creatorsroompodcast

On today's episode, Emily Crookston, founder of The Pocket PhD, shared with me how she turned her background as a philosophy professor into content marketing and, ultimately, ghostwriting. Turns out that philosophy helps turn writers into supermutants, because tapping into the "why" of writing a book, and the "why" of the audience you're trying to reach is one of the hardest things. Find out more about Emily's journey in this episode. Reach out to Emily at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilycrookston/ or https://www.thepocketphd.com/... ...and enjoy the listen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/archdevops/support