Podcasts about publishing your book

Business owners often take on the challenge of designing their own graphics, only to find that something feels off! In this episode, Deborah sits down with Hanne Broter to discuss the importance of seeking help from a professional graphic designer. Hanne shares valuable insights on how a skilled designer can ensure that branding and visuals align with a business's goals, making a lasting impact! Stay tuned! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Hannah's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship.The importance of audience-focused design rather than personal preferences.How working with a graphic designer can take your business to the next level.How writing the book Brand Boxes helped Hanne clarify her ideas and refine her teaching approach.And much more! About Hanne:Hanne Broter is a graphic designer and visual brand manager. She has a coaching approach to delivering graphic design and loves to teach. She is also trained as a classical musician and leverages the great similarities between music and design, contrast, balance, and rhythm in her work. She lives in Norway with her cocker spaniel, appropriately named Brandy. Connect with Hanne Broter!Website: https://yourbrandvision.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannebroter/ Book recommendation:Meaning at Work by Nicholas Ind   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Join Melanie Johnson co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, as she explores how you can become a published author by 2025, tackling everything from honing your ideas and integrating personal stories to creating a disciplined writing schedule and leveraging AI tools. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elite-publishing/support

Let's talk about publishing.    For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead.    In this replay episode of Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book, Take The Lead, even made it out into the world.    Hannah is passionate about empowering others with publishing in an ethical way. There's a huge need for better publishing and she is doing what she can to improve it as much as possible.    There's an impact that needs to be made with publishing. We need to stop looking at books as the product. The product is so much more than that. At Lofthouse Publishing, they strive to publish books that you don't just read and then put down. They publish books that take you on a journey and change you forever.     Everyone has a story, and your story is valid. Tune in to learn more about Lofthouse Publishing and what you need to know if you are thinking about publishing your book.    Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast   Resources Mentioned:  Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://www.authorhannahkates.com/services/publishing/    Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

After publishing and selling books every way known to man - Jonathan has an insight or two on choosing whether to self-publish or traditionally publish your book. The difference in trust when you self-publish vs traditionally publishing your book Why you should self-publish even when traditional publishing is objectively better The best way to sell a book and how to find a literary agent -- Jon's next book, The Obvious Choice, published by HarperCollins, is now available for preorder on Amazon in Hardcover, Kindle, and Audio. Click here to preorder your copy today. -- FREE GIFT - Get a free copy of the Wealthy Fit Pro's Guide to Getting Clients and Referrals (digital and audio. Sells for $22.99 on Amazon.) HOW - Rate / review this podcast, take a screenshot, and send it to obviouschoicepod@gmail.com -- Hosts: @itscoachgoodman @fitnessjonestraining @amberreynolds.me -- Join 72,000+ trailblazers, leaders, and coaches who fuel up with our low-stress, high-impact 5 REPS FRIDAY newsletter at www.5repsfriday.com. The Obvious Choice podcast is presented by QuickCoach - free, professional software for fitness and nutrition coaches that elevates the value of what you do. Join 35,000+ coaches and get your account today at www.quickcoach.fit.

In this episode of the Business Growth Hacks podcast, we're diving into the world of self-publishing with none other than Chandler Bolt. Chandler is the author of "Publish: The Proven Path From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold," and a seven-time bestselling author. As the CEO of Self-Publishing School and Self-Publishing.com, Chandler brings invaluable insights on how writing a book can be a game-changer for your business.Join us as Chandler shares his journey from writing his first book at 19 to helping thousands of authors publish their works. We explore the different publishing paths, the benefits of self-publishing, and why the perfect time to write a book is now. If you've ever thought about writing a book to grow your business or leave a lasting legacy, this episode is packed with the inspiration and practical advice you need to get started.Key Points:[0:00] - Introduction: Welcome back to another episode and introduction to our guest, Chandler Bolt.[0:20] - Chandler's Background: From writing his first book at 19 to becoming a successful author and entrepreneur.[2:08] - The Birth of Self-Publishing School: How Chandler's early books and experiences led to the creation of Self-Publishing School.[4:29] - Different Publishing Methods: Traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing explained.[6:32] - Why Self-Publishing is Powerful: Chandler's perspective on the rise of self-publishing and its benefits for authors.[7:12] - The Cost and Benefits of Writing a Book: How writing a book can grow your business and the importance of just getting started.[9:12] - Time Management for Writing: Chandler's advice on finding time to write a book amidst a busy schedule.[10:20] - Leveraged Impact: How writing a book can help you scale your business from one-to-one to one-to-many.Links Mentioned:[Self-Publishing School](https://self-publishingschool.com)[Chandler Bolt's Book: Publish](https://www.amazon.com/Publish-Proven-Path-Blank-Copies/dp/1946114835)[Beefy Marketing] (https://www.beefymarketing.com)

In this conversation, Chain Assembly and Marielle discuss various aspects of running Kickstarter campaigns. They talk about cross-promotion, Kickstarter exclusives, stretch goals, add-ons, bulk printing, and selling leftover products. They also explore the benefits of the Kickstarter platform, including the joy of backer communication. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the strategies and considerations involved in running successful Kickstarter campaigns. In this part of the conversation, Mariëlle and Chain Assembly discuss the use of BackerKit and Pledge Manager for crowdfunding campaigns. They also explore the benefits of BackerKit Launch and the challenges of generating foot traffic on BackerKit Crowdfunding. They touch on the competition between BackerKit and Kickstarter, as well as the need for improvements in Kickstarter's backend. Mariëlle shares her promotion strategies, including newsletters, Instagram, and referral links. They also discuss the importance of educating potential backers about Kickstarter. Finally, they talk about managing multiple platforms, such as YouTube, blogs, and podcasts. In this conversation, Mariëlle and Chain Assembly discuss advertising on podcasts, using domains for advertising, choosing social media platforms, consolidating marketing efforts, neglecting newsletters, experimenting with social media platforms, creating multiple products, judging one-product creators, constantly creating, and the Listen to Your Heart Tarot Challenge. Listen to Your Heart Tarot for Creatives Expanded Anniversary Edition https://mswordsmith.nl/ Music by Old Romans: https://www.instagram.com/old_romans --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a4ps/support

Today I discuss the importance of doing these activities for your author career before you publish your book. They are major pieces of your journey as a author and are a must to ensure the book becomes a best seller. Donate: Paypal - paypal.me/SNJMoore CashApp: $ShariseJohnsonMoore --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharise-johnson-moore/message

Are you thinking of publishing a book and making a difference? Uncover the trade secrets publishers seldom share, but YOU need to know! Meet Keith Leon S., co-owner of a Beyond Belief Books publishing company. His candid, no-nonsense approach has matched authors perfectly for 20 years. I invited Keith to reveal top-notch industry secrets on my show. Whether you're writing, editing, or exploring the world of publishing, this call is a must!  Don't waste your money and time by making the same mistakes I made when publishing my first hardcover book! During this interview, you will discover: 4 Publisher Types (choose your fit!)"Advances" Are Actually Loans (You pay back before earning)Where The Money is Made (Busting Royalty Myths)Your PERFECT Editor Match (Not all are alike)Writing Tips You'll Probably Never Hear Elsewhere! Keith Leon S. is a 9x Award-Winning 12x International Bestselling Author, Filmmaker, and Book Publisher. Top authors like Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale, Dr. John Demartini, and more have mentored him. He's THE go-to "book guy" in the industry. Explore book writing and publishing insights! Book a Clarity Call with Keith through my special link www.karenkan.com/mybook. Keith will happily guide your next steps even if it's just an idea!

Lets take a break from resume writing, key word optimizing, interviewing, job seeking, and networking for just a moment to talk about how this time we unexpectedly find ourselves with after being laid off might be the opportunity to do the things we have always wanted to do, but have putting off until "work wasn't so busy."   On each episode in this four part series, I will be introducing you to the experts and trailblazers in the fields of book publishing, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and gap life living. Together we are going to talk about why now might be the perfect time to write a book or start a zoo, why these things might be the differentiator you need in a candidate saturated market to catch a recruiting or hiring managers attention, and why they might be more realistic than you think to accomplish.    In Part One we talk to personal brand specialist, media insider, and publisher Doug Crowe. His company, Author your brand, has launched over 500 books to #1 bestseller status by leveraging a business owners experience into a page-turning legacy book.   Connect With Doug DougCrowe.link/X Doug Crowe | LinkedIn   Connect With Kelsey www.KelseyWaldrop.com Kelsey (Dues) Waldrop | LinkedIn   Register for the October 26th Author Accelerator Workshop https://authoryourbrand.com/xcelerator

Congratulations, Author! You've crossed the milestone of self-publishing your book. But what next? I promise you that this episode of Moms who Create podcast will be your guide to navigate the exciting journey that lies beyond publication. From leveraging your social media presence to reaching out to local schools and libraries, we'll explore a multitude of avenues to help you broadcast your work, going beyond just discussing strategies, exploring how to build a genuine community of readers and foster engagement through authenticity in content creation.But that's not all! We'll also discuss how to approach bookstores and literary festivals for further exposure. Get ready for a treasure trove of invaluable advice on identifying the social media platforms that work best for you, crafting an effective online strategy, and the significance of building a long-term author brand. I'm not just talking about selling a book, I'm discussing how to create and sustain your authorial identity. So grab a cup of coffee, a notebook, and join us as we embark on this exciting creative journey. You're not alone in this; I'm here to help you every step of the way.Let's go.Support the showFollow Moms Who Create:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcastMonthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclubWebsite - https://www.momswhocreate.com/

Have you ever wanted to write your book but don't know how? Pia Edberg creator of Dream Book Academy is the person you need to help you write and self-publish your book!Click here to check out Pia's Dream Book Academy course (affiliate link).Connect with Pia on Instagram: @pia.edberg Check out PIa's book discussed in the episode:https://www.amazon.com/Cozy-Life-Hygge-Pia-Edberg/dp/1926991893Check out the interview with Share Collier on self-publishing:How To Earn Income Writing BooksIf you want to learn more about how to leverage your digital products or service visit:www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschoolYou can also take her FREE training at:www.camilleattell.com/remote-trainingIf you have suggestions for the show, you can contact Camille via Instagram: @camille.attell **DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not a substitute for professional consultation. For any retirement or income-related matters, it is best to work with a professional advisor.**  Welcome to The Remote Work Retirement Show, the only show that is dedicated to remote work for semi-retirees, people leaving the workforce, and people working in retirement to help them have the peace of mind that they can live how they want without the fear of running out of money.Instagram: @camille.attellLinkedin: Camille Attell, MACheck out the Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaeS5wa0iAdD3C_cDLyj-PgRV Blog: www.morethanawheelin.comRemote Work Website: www.camilleattell.comEmail: hello@camilleattell.com Free Remote Work Training:If you're looking for more information about remote work, click here to register for the free "How To Get Remote Work To Have a Flexible Lifestyle" (Without Running Out of Money) or visit https://www.camilleattell.com/remote-trainingCamille Attell is the founder of Remote Work School, where she coaches and helps semi- and working retirees get remote work so they don't run out of money. In 2016 she walked away from a 20+ career in corporate training to live the life she always wanted—adventure and travel on her terms. She and her husband Bryce traveled full-time in their RV for four years while reinventing themselves professionally to work over twelve different remote jobs. Camille combines her corporate training experience, and her Master's degree in psychology, with being a long-time remote worker, to provide a well-rounded, no-nonsense approach to helping people in a career and life transition get the right remote work, to live how they want.Disco Metropolis by Vyra | https://soundcloud.com/vyramusic  Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com  Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deedasd in

Serendipity brought Alexa Nazarro from her copywriting career to her business of Author Services – editing, publishing and marketing our writing. How do you write a good book?  Alexa gives us some great tips! Is an editor a good idea? There are several types of editors, I didn't know that! Interested in writing fiction? Beware the “information dump”! How about an agent?  Indie vs traditional publishing is part of the answer and Alexa gives us great insights into the two different types of publishers.  And then there's self-publishing… and hybrid publishing… Alexa explains “Vanity Press” and how an author might get scammed.  Also, contracts, we're authors, not lawyers. So much great advice and so many insights into the world of writing , publishing and marketing your book. Find Alexa at https://aaxelauthorservices.com/ Find out more about Alexa at  https://boomwithabang.com/alexa-nazzaro-on-writing-and-publishing-your-book/      

In this transformative episode of the How to be an Author podcast, writing coach and self-published author Karena Akhavein takes writers by the hand and demystifies the intricate process of self-publishing, equipping you with the tools and knowledge you need to navigate this rewarding journey with confidence. Unlock the secrets to a seamless self-publishing experience as Karena shares proven methods gleaned from her own experience in going from manuscript to published book.  Karena will also walk you through the step-by-step process of formatting your manuscript, ensuring it meets industry standards and seamlessly translates across various publishing platforms. Self-publishing is a journey that requires patience, time, and grit, but not to worry- with these actionable tips, you'll be avoiding the common pitfalls that trip up self-published writers. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to explore the world of self-publishing, this episode of "How to be an Author" is your passport to success.     

Writing and publishing a book is a time-consuming, laborious and courageous process. It involves much more than writing, editing, proofreading, and uploading a manuscript. First-time authors quickly realize that there is much to learn and navigate within the publishing industry. To teach us more about just what it takes to publish a book, we're joined by book publisher, Jenn T. Grace of Publish Your Purpose.  Jenn is an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and savvy publishing strategist. She founded Publish Your Purpose, an acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience, and marking their place in the publishing world.  “Make sure that your purpose is what everything is centered around because there are so many points in the process where it's very easy to give up.” -Jenn T. Grace  Key points in Jenn's story that are highlighted in this episode:  How having an “I can figure this out” attitude and taking advantage of strategic opportunities led her from corporate work to book publishing  How to bring the most value to the world by having a clear why and a clear purpose in your work  Understanding key questions and goals for authors when deciding how to publish their work and what publishing direction they should take  Like a lot of us, Jenn started in the corporate world right out of college, working for an insurance company. But within a month of working there, she experienced homophobia in the workplace, and that led her to start a consulting company to help other companies market to the LGBTQ community in a sincere and authentic way and ultimately writing four books on LGBTQ marketing and communication.   From her experience in publishing her own books, a series of events and a bombardment of “How did you do this?” led her to create a course to teach authors how to get their books published, and eventually to start her own publishing company.  Jenn is currently actively involved with the HAYVN community and as a fan of the programming around sustainability, she admires the measures HAYVN has taken to achieve its level of sustainability and receive certified B Corp status (just as she has)! .  Connect with Jenn T. Grace:  Website  Facebook  LinkedIn  Twitter  Publish Your Purpose  Connect with Nancy:  Website  Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn  Twitter 

You are going to love this episode with my friend LaQueshia Jeffries.  LaQueshia Jeffries, MS.Ed, makes it simple for professional women to publish brand-amplifying books in 60-days or less. If you have a call on your heart to share your story and build your legacy through written word- THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!If you are not quite sure or even if you have never even thought about it- THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU!  More about LaQueshia- She is the mom of 3 sons, a now retired Army spouse of 20 years, and a self-published author under her imprint: SHERROD & MUSE Books.As a former elementary special educator, her SEL, Trauma, and Mental Health workshops have been shared at Rutgers-Newark University, Temple University, the National Teacher Self-Care Conference, the VEA, and the VASCD.When she isn't teaching, reading, or writing, you can find her near water soaking in the sun.Connect with LaQueshia-Instagram.com/LaQueshia_JeffriesSchedule a call 5 Steps to Self-Publishing Your Book  

Nancy Erickson, better known as The Book Professor, gives Jarrod a crash course on publishing nonfiction books and supporting prospective authors to improve their writing. In turn, Jarrod gets to work grilling two types of chicken skewers. https://www.jarrodmorgan.com/podcast

Lady JB Owen is a fearless female leader and highly successful entrepreneur. She is a world-class speaker, internationally bestselling author, knighted humanitarian, and powerful business owner. She has created award-winning products, worldwide brands, and published multiple international bestsellers whose reach spans the globe to inspire millions. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, or Podbean: linktr.ee/dreamerstoleaders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamerstoleaders/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamerstoleaders Twitter: @dreamersleaders   Click on this link and we'll send you an invitation on messenger to be part of our mailing list and be the first to hear about Dreamers to Leaders Podcast new episodes 

In this Rapid fire episode, Dennis shares his writing process, from getting the first draft done to hiring a professional editor. With two best-selling books under his belt, Dennis shares his trials and tribulations on the path to success and offers up some fantastic advice to help aspiring writers avoid common pitfalls and reach their own goals. FEATURED ON THE SHOW: Watch my free training video:to learn the 4 simple steps you can use to start your podcast today. LINK: https://bit.ly/3UFUxgZ ENJOY THE SHOW? Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts: LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spicy-chai-a-podcast-for-content-creators/id1551557721 Share your thoughts with me on Instagram @mahrukh.m.imtiaz or LinkedIn - Mahrukh Imtiaz

Do you have an idea for a book that's just itching to get put onto paper, but the whole process has you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start? Then this is the podcast episode you've been waiting for.    Our guest today is two-time author, business strategist, and public speaker Malene Bendsten, aka “The Book Coach.” She's giving us a peek behind the proverbial publishing curtain and how self-publishing capabilities create space for otherwise overlooked niches and authors. With the top four publishing houses accounting for nearly 80% of book sales, it can be a tough market to break into. The self-publishing route can be a huge advantage for business owners seeking to elevate their credibility by being published experts on specific subject matters - without forking over a lot of money or rights to a third-party company.    She also gives some tips on the writing process, market research, and the importance of a detailed outline, as well as a look at her latest book, NextGen Author. It's the perfect 30-minute crash course to get you started.   What You'll Learn: Her process for writing her latest book and how she incorporated AI How a ghostwriter can aid in your book writing process How she is marketing her book and the number one strategy she recommends The evolution of Web1 to Web3 and what might mean for authors in the future Why she recommends self-publishing versus a traditional publishing house …and much more!   Favorite Quote: It's not really selling books that are most important. It's about having the expertise to write the book that raises your level of credibility.  -Malene Bendtsen   Connect with Malene: Website: www.goosebump.pub LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bendtsen/     How To Get Involved: Matthew Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca use their combined experience to provide insight and strategic advice to help small and medium-sized businesses in America have the same opportunities as corporate 500 companies. If you're looking for tailor-made solutions to grow your small biz, learn more at www.shieldadvisorygroup.com.   Stay Connected: Connect with Matt and Luigi on Instagram: @matthew.r.meehan @luigi_rosabianca @theLiquidLunchProject @ShieldAdvisoryGroup. Visit The Liquid Lunch Project website and subscribe to The Weekly, our Friday morning newsletter, for all the latest in the world of finance, tech, small business, and more. www.theliquidlunchproject.com Make sure you never miss an episode — check out The Liquid Lunch Project on Apple Podcasts, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review.

It's a big expense to publish your book. And most likely the sales from it won't cover the publishing costs. At least for most writers. We all have fantasies about landing a big publisher and selling millions, but the super majority of books sell around 250 copies. At least that's what Google says. If that's true, there's no way to recoup the costs to publish your ideas. At least not from book sales only. So why write? In this episode, Melissa and Dave get real about the true costs of publishing a book. You'll come away with more clarity on what you can expect while also feeling more inspired to get back to your project.

Let's talk about publishing.  For any book, there is so much that goes on behind the scenes to put those books in the hands of the readers. I got a firsthand look at it while I was working on publishing my book, Take the Lead.  Today on Leading Lady, I sat down with Hannah Kates, the CEO and chief editor at Lofthouse Publishing. She is my editor and dear friend and the whole reason that my book, Take The Lead, even made it out into the world.  Hannah is passionate about empowering others with publishing in an ethical way. There's a huge need for better publishing and she is doing what she can to improve it as much as possible.  There's an impact that needs to be made with publishing. We need to stop looking at books as the product. The product is so much more than that. At Lofthouse Publishing, they strive to publish books that you don't just read and then put down. They publish books that take you on a journey and change you forever.   Everyone has a story, and your story is valid. Tune in to learn more about Lofthouse Publishing and what you need to know if you are thinking about publishing your book.  Show notes available at www.leadinglady-coaching.com/podcast   Resources Mentioned:  Visit the Lofthouse Publishing website: https://lofthousepublishing.com/ Book a discovery call with Hannah: https://lofthousepublishing.com/schedule-a-consultation/   Have you joined the Leading Ladies Facebook Group yet?! I would love to see you in there! Head to https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadingLadiesAAL to join! Let's connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aalcoaching Let's connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leading.lady.coach

Are you an author who's looking to self-publish your book? In this video, I go through everything you need to know about Ingram Spark, a platform that can help you get your book published and into stores around the world. Learn about: -What Ingram Spark is -How it works -The benefits of using it -What you need to get started #selfpublishing #ingramspark #bookpublishing #bookdistribution #authortube Affiliate Link to create your FREE Ingram Spark account: https://myaccount.ingramspark.com/Account/Signup?source=712005&awc=6257_1661902939_18d52f23dac549e663df00ecd18d90d5&utm_source=aw ======================================= GOT QUESTIONS? GET ANSWERS, CONTACT ME! ======================================= ▶ EMAIL: hello@ashleymking.com ▶ SCHEDULE A TIME TO TALK WITH ME: ASHLEYMKING.AS.ME ================================================= SUBSCRIBE & JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA Interact with me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theashleymking Instagram - http://instagram.com/theashleymking/ Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/theashleymking/ Fanbase- https://www.fanbase.app/theashleymking TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@theashleymking?_t=8V59WfiQUpC&_r=1 ===================================================== Affiliate Disclaimer: While we receive affiliate compensation for reviews / promotions on this page, we always offer honest opinion, relevant experiences and genuine views related to the product or service itself. Our goal is to help you make the best purchasing decisions, however, the views and opinions expressed are ours only. As always you should do your own due diligence to verify any claims, results and statistics before making any kind of purchase. Clicking links or purchasing products recommended on this page may generate income for this website from affiliate commissions and you should assume we are compensated for any purchases you make. This channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com, audible.com, and any other website that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program. Earnings Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will earn any money using the techniques and ideas mentioned in this video. This is not financial advice. Your level of success in attaining the results claimed in this video will require hard-work, experience, and knowledge. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the information on this video is accurate, but we cannot represent that the website(s) mentioned in this video are free from errors. You expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in this video. =================================================================================Subscribe to Get It Done Podcast- Books, Business, and Branding on Soundwise

In this podcast we are joined with author, story editor, producer, and studio executive Stacy Delmaski. In this podcast we discuss the act of story telling and how different comedians, filmmakers, and artist use story telling in their stories. Check out the podcast on all streaming platforms and the book nine steps to self publishing your book on everywhere books are available.

Welcome to Episode 64 of Published. Today we're talking to Greenleaf's General Counsel, Guy Muller, about the biggest legal issues he sees authors face and why it's important to keep an eye out for them when working on your book. Guy explains each of these legal concerns, why they matter, and how you can avoid them in your writing to stay out of trouble.

This week on Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin talks with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan, fertility doctor (and patient) as she shares her journey to publishing not one, but two books in the fertility field- with a newborn at home. Always considered writing a book? What is stopping you? Listen as Dr. Noorhasan shares her experience writing and publishing her self-authored books, and find out what she wishes she knew sooner. Listen to hear: How the book writing process truly takes place, and how you can expedite it. What you need to do first to save yourself time and energy in the publishing process. Who you need on your side, and how to find them, in the publishing world.

Beginning his entrepreneurial journey at age 19, Jeremy D Brown used his free time to interview hundreds of successful people across the country, learning from their expertise and acting on their advice. As Jeremy's business development and sales expertise grew, he decided to write his first book in order to establish authority, generate leads, and increase his credibility. The result? His business exploded and Jeremy knew he had found his calling - empowering leaders to share their stories. “Stop listening to this podcast and any podcast and any webinar and anything that you are doing right now and go and start working at it, get it done. I wouldn't listen to any more of Neil's 2000 plus podcasts unless it's in the background while I actually doing what I say I'm going to do so that you become the person that Neil then calls to be on the podcast instead of just listening to it”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-ng1

Chandler Bolt is an investor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, Forbes 30 Under 30, and the author of 7 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.”.Self Publishing School has been an INC 5000 company for the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US.
He is also the host of “7-Figure Principles” podcast and “Self Publishing School” podcast.
Episode Summary - Everybody desires to write a book, but most of them don't even know where to begin. And for those who know where to start, it becomes difficult for them to navigate the best way to publish their books
Knowing where to begin, how to begin, and what to begin with is the essential direction of an ambitious author.
There are key guidelines and factors that should be considered to make your book writing and publishing skills outstanding.
In this episode, Chandler bolt shares some nuggets on how to write and publish your book without making the process complicated.
“Don't compare someones finish line to your starting line”
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:[02:49] Chandler shares his journey and how he started.[04:17] Chandler's three biggest tips for writing a book[06:49] Chandler talks about publishing a book - What is the biggest hurdle for most authors, and what are The steps to publish a book?[08:11] Chandler talks about why he recommends self-publishing and when you should opt for traditional publishing.[11:24] The greatest skillsets/ superpowers that have helped Chandler in his entrepreneurship journey.[12:44] The things that spear-headed the success of Chandler's superpowers[18:26] The greatest accomplishments that Chandler is super proud of.[20:00] Challenges Chandler has faced in his entrepreneurial journey and how he worked himself through them[25:12] What does working from your happy place means to Chandler.[26:20] Chandler's advice to upcoming entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders.[27:25] New and exciting things Chandler is working on and how they can benefit you as a listener.
How to Connect with Chandler Bolt:Website - https://self-publishingschool.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Chandler-Bolt/e/B00GM19IKY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareTwitter- https://twitter.com/self_pub_school Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. Over the last 20 years, she has been expertly building her speaking and consulting business, Step Into Success. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stepintosuccessLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stepintosuccess/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.com

Melanie Johnson & Jenn Foster owners of Elite Online Publishing talk about how to get started writing your story so you can start publishing your book. Elite Online Publishing works with a limited number of authors annually and only accepts stories that are inspirational, motivational, and educational by thought and industry leaders. If this sounds like you, we invite you to take the next step by filling out the application below. If you want to grow your business with a book, get your message into people's hands, there is no publishing company more passionate about making that happen.  Learn More Here  

Wayne talks about the various things you need to do in order to self-publish your book, and also identifies a new player in the overall publishing business: the company specifically designed to provide full service for self-publishing authors.

There is an alchemy to editing.This is Part 3 of a Four-Part Miniseries on how to PLAN, WRITE, EDIT, and PUBLISH your creative work.My co-host for the series is Greg Larson. Greg has written and edited more than 80 books.In Part 1 we reviewed how to PLAN your book.In Part 2 we reviewed how to WRITE your book.Today we're going to review how to EDIT your book.TRANSCRIPTGreg Larson:Editing is everything that comes afterwards; with writing, that, I think, it's weightlifting. It's just showing up, putting in the reps, and pounding something out. That can be done by anyone who can hit a keyboard or who can write; but editing, I don't know, man; it's a certain alchemy to it, and I have no idea.Ben Guest:Hi, everyone. This is Ben Guest, and today is Part 3 of my Four-Part Miniseries on How to Plan, Write, Edit, and Publish Your Book. Today, Greg Larson and I are talking editing, and specifically, strategies to look at your book with fresh eyes. That's the key in the editing process, to be able to see your book new, and make changes based on seeing it "for the first time."Ben Guest:Greg is the author and editor of more than 80 books, and we discuss his memoir, Clubbie, in this podcast. And we also talk a little bit about my memoir, Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball. Enjoy the episode.Ben Guest:I guess there are two main components to editing. One is self-editing, and the other is working with an editor, either a trusted reader, group of readers, professional editor, et cetera. Let me start with a couple tips and tricks that I use.Greg Larson:Please.Ben Guest:And I got this from a guy named Glen Stout, who has written a number of excellent books, and was the series editor for The Best American Sports Writing, which I read growing up. It was really a seminal introduction to good writing for me. And so anyway, Glen told me, "When you get to a certain point, re-do the entire manuscript in a different font, preferably a font you don't like; and then print it out, and read it in the new font." Because there reaches a point, I think for all of us as writers, where we need to trick ourselves into being able to see the work in a fresh light, as new as we can. So tip or trick number one is, print it out in a different font, different size, et cetera. Yeah.Greg Larson:I love that, because that's... It's so true, man. Those little tricks, you're like, "What the... That's not going to do anything." That kind of s**t really does work. You're going to look at it like it's a completely book, and you're going to see nooks and crannies that you didn't before. I'm stealing the hell out of that times. F**k Times New Roman dude, I'm going Wing Dings on this next draft.Ben Guest:Comic Sans, in 14.Greg Larson:Particularly a font that you don't like, that you don't like. That, I think, is really key. I really like that.Ben Guest:It's great, isn't it?Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:And the other two, the second one is one that everybody will tell you from the beginning of time, which is to read it out loud. And reading it out loud, you can hear right away if a sentence isn't working.Ben Guest:And then the third one is, and I haven't tried this yet, but, and again, this was Glen recommended this; bought an older Kindle, and these ones you can put a PDF on here, and then do the read aloud function, where it reads it in that computer voice. So it's not an audio book; it's just that kind of funky computer voice that doesn't even know the correct pronunciation or grammar or anything. But by listening to it, say it's similar to printing it out in a funky font; by listening to it like that, and I haven't done this yet, but I'm going to with the memoir that I'm just finishing. Listening to it like that; again, you're hearing it in a new way.Greg Larson:When you said, real quick, the memoir that you're finishing; you're talking about the one you're working with, the basketball?Ben Guest:Oh no, sorry. I should have been clearer. So, I got... That project is, we're right in the middle of just interview, transcription, writing. The memoir is about meditation and coaching basketball. And that one is 95% done. Probably by the time, hopefully, that these podcast episodes come out, it'll be right around the time on publishing that book. So that one's just about done.Greg Larson:Wow.Ben Guest:It just needs a few more things here, and then a copy edit, and then it's good to go.Greg Larson:Dang, I didn't know that you were that close.Ben Guest:I have this phrase, "Are you 90% finished, or are you only 50% finished?" And again, it comes from my filmmaking background of doing documentary, where you just get so lost in the weeds, and you can't tell, "Am I... Is this almost?" And I'm just thinking about every last little bit or, "Eh, it's just not working. I got something, but it just needs, it's going to need a lot more."Ben Guest:And so, for a long time, I was in that, "I think I'm 90% done, but I'm not sure if I'm 50% done." And actually, going back to our episode, writing, what really cracked it open for me was going back and looking at some of the journals I'd kept as a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia, and having some I actual dialogue that I had quoted in my journal, that I could pull out and let the dialogue do the lifting, as we talked about in the writing episode. Because I was telling and not showing.Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:I was giving a laundry list of experiences that I had had, that sort of led to this epiphany of letting go of control, releasing control of trying to coach a team, and so on and so forth.Ben Guest:So anyway, long story short, it was by finding real-time dialogue that I had in my journal from years ago, that I could plug in that it really, "Okay. Now I'm more than 90% finished, and I just need to polish up a few things."Greg Larson:Yeah. So the previous version was probably a lot of summary, and not as much scene building.Ben Guest:Exactly. It was way too much. I've been working with Glen on this, and it was way too much... And he made the point of, "Okay, you have this background. How did you reach this point where you're letting go of the team, you're into meditation and so forth. How did you get there?" So then I wrote a chapter explaining how I got there. But it's the same thing we talked about last time, if you've got to explain that, you've already fucked up. Explaining it just made it boring. In some cases, I'm talking about being in the Peace Corps 20 years ago in Namibia; how do I make that come alive? And then fortunately, I kept some journals, and I found one of the journals, and bang, I had some dialogue in there that was perfect for what I'm trying to convey.Greg Larson:Backstory as exposition, was something that one of my professors in grad school really hammered in us: sprinkle in where it's necessary, but front-loading it all at the beginning, snoozefest, dude. Nonfiction memoirs in particular, I think make that mistake a lot; way too much background. "I was born in 1924." So nobody gives a s**t, dude, unless you're Teddy Roosevelt or whatever.Ben Guest:And I'm sure we'll get into this more in future episodes, where we talk the business side of it in marketing and promoting. But you have to think about who is the audience and who is the reader?Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:And I think a lot of times, especially for first-time authors, or for people that have an interesting story to tell, they want to tell their whole life, rather than, and we talked about this before, in the planning stage, there's a point to this writing. There's something you want to communicate. And if it's not related to that, it doesn't need to be in there.Greg Larson:Yes. Writing is entertainment. Even if it's art, it's entertainment. And if it's not entertaining and it's not informing, then what are you doing? It's just a journal.Ben Guest:And why am I reading your book? So going back to the editing process, for me, that's where we're making a reduction. Right? What does that look like for you?Greg Larson:For the handwritten novel that I'm doing, when I finish writing it handwritten, I'm going to have to go to a computer, and I'm going to have to transcribe it. That's like a free edit, because I get to think about it as not being an edit. I'm like, "Oh, I'm just transcribing it." But inevitably, who knows? That might be one of the times where I'm most in the weeds in the book ever, where I have it here on the page, and then I'm typing it on the computer. I've not thought about this out loud, explicitly, but was like, "Oh, will I make obvious changes while I'm doing the transcription?" I think, no. I'm going to honor exactly what's on the page, and I'm just going to write comments on the side for, "Oh, this has to change, because X happens in notebook 10, that kind of thing."Greg Larson:And then, I'm going to let it sit for six weeks. And in that process, I'm going to write something else, something completely different, probably something comedy, funny, silly stuff. And then after six weeks, I will go back through and read it. And I don't know if I'll have a pen in my hand or not, but I'm going to print it out. Not in a funny font yet; not in Wing Dings yet. I'll do that later, but I'm going to print it out and just read it like I'm a reader, and just see what the hell I have. And then, I will go back through, and then it's slash and burn time. I will print it out, and I will cut up different sections, like on a chapter-by-chapter level; I will cut up different sections and pieces of dialogue, and move it around physically, like on the ground. That has been actually really helpful.Ben Guest:What does your file management look like on your computer?Greg Larson:I have a Google Drive with a Notes document. That's just s**t I think of, that is in no order whatsoever. And that's just an ever-growing document. And then, I have a document of the actual prose; and then I have a bunch of articles, all that stuff. They're all in the same folder on Google Drive.Ben Guest:How often are you saving a new version of your draft?Greg Larson:I was just looking this up. I started writing prose in the middle of May, 2016, and I finished writing that first draft on September 1st, I believe. And so, I had a rough draft that included stuff that just said, notes, if you need seen here of what you look like. I left that alone in that document, copied it and pasted it to a new document.Greg Larson:So it is basically, I will start a new document once I've made one pass at the full manuscript; and then I'll just move on from there. I think for Clubbie, I did four heavy duty edits, and then the tweaking proofreading stuff, that who knows how to quantify that. I have no idea.Ben Guest:Yeah. I feel like I don't save enough new drafts. Now I know that I can always go back and find something, but I feel like I probably make a new draft once a week as I'm going through it. But probably need to do it more, just because you have a nice turn of phrase, and then you change it a little bit and then, "Ah, damn. What was that again? I can't remember it exactly."Greg Larson:Yeah. And doing it by a timeline like that, you're... It's arbitrary.Ben Guest:Yeah. Okay. So you said something earlier, that is the most important part of the editing process, which is, with the new book, you're going to put it in a drawer for six weeks, and then pick it up again. And so, those three tips and tricks about seeing the book in a new way that I gave at the beginning, basically, they're all variations of the process of letting it alone until you can see it with new eyes, with fresh eyes again. The author, Peter Olson, I interviewed him a couple months ago, and I asked him, I said, "How long do you like to let a draft sit?" And he said, "However long I let it sit, it's never long enough." And I thought that was the exact right answer. You want to just forget it. You want to forget what you wrote, so you can see it new again.Greg Larson:Yes. I look forward to that a lot, that feeling of... just that feeling of having those notebooks written, and letting it sit in a drawer, and just know that it's complete; the hard part is complete. There's other hard parts, but wow. It exists. Now, it's just a matter of polishing it up, and I'm not going to look at it. It's like waiting for Christmas. The way Stephen King described it, "You're reading something that was written by a soul twin. It feels that you can barely remember it, but it's like somebody who is you, but not you wrote it."Greg Larson:I've been doing yoga a lot lately, and at the end of you have the Shavasana, where you're in the corpse pose, and you're basically unwinding after all of the work of the last hour. I don't know what exactly, but there's something analogous there of, the work is complete; at least this phase, the work is complete. And I get to look back and see what the hell it is that I just created. It's kind of scary.Ben Guest:It's leaving $20 for yourself in your winter coat. And you're going to find it again six months from now. For me, the hardest part, although still fun, is the writing. Once it gets to the editing phase, the absolute hardest part is done. So, in addition to forgetting and then looking forward to what it is you wrote, it's also, this is the easier phase for me. So I can't wait to forget it, so I can rediscover it, and almost pat myself on the back a little bit for doing this well or doing that well. Even though I'm going to be critical about things, it is very much, you look forward to rediscovering your soul twin's work.Greg Larson:Yeah. You can surprise yourself; even us doing the breakdown in the last episode of the revision process for that piece I wrote for Clubbie; even there, I feel a pleasant surprise of, "Oh. I didn't even realize that I did that. That's pretty good." Because I can get really hard on myself, I think, like most authors. Just, "God, I have no idea what I'm doing." And then have to remember, "Nope. Not knowing what you're doing is the most important part of the process."Ben Guest:So, for the self-editing phase, the things we've talked about so far are, putting it in a drawer and letting it sit.Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:Print it in a different font, read it out loud, let your computer read it out to you. And for me, generally, in the self-editing phase, in addition into just reducing as much as possible, trying to get into the scene as quickly as possible, get out of the scene into the chapter, out of the chapter as quickly as possible. It's also going back to what we were saying earlier, of show, don't tell. Maybe it was the last episode; show, don't tell. I want to be mindful of, "Am I explaining to the audience what it is they should be feeling?" And any time I'm doing that, or nine times out of 10, if I'm doing that, I need to cut it.Greg Larson:Yeah. I talked about what I'm going to do with this handwritten draft; but I just realized going back through these old versions of Clubbie, that when I was banging out a first draft on Google Docs, what I would do immediately when I finished the first draft, once I let it sit for a bit and I went through it, I did the spell check tool. Yes. Spelling and grammar, spelling and grammar check. And I just accepted everything it told me. So then, all of a sudden I have this garbled mess. And when I accept everything it tells me, boom, all of a sudden it's like a new draft. And then I formatted it, and it's boom, it's like a new draft. And without doing any cognitive work whatsoever, I just gave myself a revision; and it felt like a free step-up. That was all... I had forgotten that I did that until I looked back.Greg Larson:But that was a really cheap way of getting a pat on the back for, "Oh, I already did a revision." And then I try to keep it to global stuff. If I get, even in the first revision, if I get too in the weeds of... If I get too into polishing weeds of every single word in the sentence, I will get lost. So I try to keep it global content edits first, of, "Oh s**t, I have a placeholder for content here. Let me just bang something out real quick." I try to do that, and then I try to do a full pass of content restructuring, organizing. And then when I go back through, then it's, "Okay. Now we're deep into polishing by sentence and word." And that takes who knows how many passes; a half dozen passes, maybe more sometimes.Ben Guest:Hi, everyone. Ben here with a quick commercial break, which is for Greg's company.Greg Larson:This episode is brought to you by Self-Publishing Sherpa. If you're a busy entrepreneur, coach or consultant, and you'd like to grow your business with a book, let's talk. Yes, this is Greg Larson, the guest of this episode, and here's the deal. Writing a good book is easy; but good books don't grow your business. Writing a great book that attracts new clients is hard, really hard. Editing is even harder. Add in cover design, interior layout, publishing and marketing, and it's enough to keep you from writing a single word at all.Greg Larson:Whether you already have your manuscript finished, or you haven't written since high school, let our team of experts handle everything for you in six months. Yes, just six months, you'll go from book idea to holding your book in your hands, ready to make you money. To learn more, visit self-publishingsherpa.com, where you can schedule a free no sales, extra nonsense BS call, a free outlining call to get started. That's self-publishingsherpa.com.Ben Guest:So that polishing phase, that refining every sentence, shaving syllables. What does that look like for you?Greg Larson:That's the point at which I start reading out loud. I don't read out loud until then. That's when I start reading out loud, and I just try to listen for things that get stuck in my throat; just for things that on a gut level, if I find myself trying to read past it too quickly, that's indicative of me trying to shoo something away from work. That's the only thing I know, dude. It's hard.Ben Guest:Mm-hmm (affirmative). I can spend two minutes on, "Da, da, da, said Greg."Greg Larson:Right.Ben Guest:Versus, "Da, da, da, Greg said."Greg Larson:Yes.Ben Guest:And so, for me, it's just... And actually, this probably goes back to being an English teacher. I don't want to repeat words, especially in a paragraph. I want to have a nice rhythm. And then the icing on the cake, is if I can have a little bit of alliteration or assonance in there, I'm going to sprinkle that in there. But it's that spooky process of, you're 1/3 aware of what you're doing, and 2/3 unaware.Greg Larson:This is the spookiest part of the process, the most unexplainable part of what exactly are you doing when you're doing those final polishes?Ben Guest:Yep. And so, another thing that I do, and I'm just going to open it on my computer so I can tell everybody. So I... Your computer has a dictionary. And I did this years ago. I uploaded Webster's dictionary from like 1910. So you can find the file, and upload it to your computer dictionary.Greg Larson:Huh.Ben Guest:You can upload any dictionary that's out there. And so, it's this great old-time dictionary, that if I get stuck, if I need a synonym, I'll punch a word into the dictionary, and see what comes up. So for example, in this autobiography that I'm working on with a retired NBA player, he played college at the University of North Carolina. And Dean Smith, his college coach, is sort of the hero of the book. And so, I'm working on the chapter about freshman year, University of North Carolina, and I'm going online and looking at photos of Chapel Hill, and trying to figure out how to describe it.Ben Guest:It's got Georgian architecture. And so, I just put Georgian in the dictionary, and stately comes up. And so now, stately, "Oh, that's a great word. I never would've thought of that." Now I put stately in there, and it's majestic. And then, in this Webster's dictionary, it gives you a famous quote. So it's a Shakespeare quote. "Here is a stately style, indeed." Shakespeare was always using alliteration.Ben Guest:So now, the stately campus of University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, majestic and grand. I got it all from... It started with Georgian architecture, punched it into the old-timey dictionary, came up with stately, and then definition of stately included majestic and grand. Now I have my words that are a little bit different than I would have used if I'm just trying to come up with it on my own.Greg Larson:You're using the Mac, the home dictionary, the utilities dictionary that comes with the operating system?Ben Guest:Yeah. The way that I heard about this, is the famous author and writing teacher, John McPhee had a dictionary that he used. And actually, John McPhee published a book about three or four years ago called Draft No. Four, where he goes into this whole process. And it was in one of those articles that he mentioned this dictionary. So, let me see... So, the dictionary that comes with your computer, if you're on a Mac, is the New Oxford American Dictionary. Right? So this is my screen, and this is the New... If I click on dictionary, this is the New Oxford Dictionary.Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:But I added Webster's, and I got it from John McPhee, Webster's Revised, Unabridged Dictionary, 1913.Greg Larson:I like to use Desk Dictionary.Ben Guest:What's that? Tell me about that.Greg Larson:Webster's II New Riverside Desk Dictionary. Honestly, I like it just because the content is pretty thin; each entry is pretty short. But what I like about it is the size and the weight are perfect. I can... It's easy to carry. It's easy right here. And it's packed with enough words that it's very useful.Ben Guest:Yeah. So much of art is about making connections. And so, when we're talking about writing and editing and sentence construction, and really drilling down on what's the right word and the right sentence, I need to make a connection to a word that I'm not normally going to think of.Greg Larson:Yes.Ben Guest:So having a dictionary that has a bunch of words in it that are slightly out of time, so 1913, Webster's 1913 Dictionary, it's going to find words that I wouldn't normally associate with this other word that I'm trying to figure out, what's a synonym to use.Greg Larson:Yes. Yeah. The thesaurus work is done for you, just in the definitions.Ben Guest:Okay. So that's the self-editing process. Now, working with an editor; and you've done both. You've been an editor and a book coach, and you've worked with an editor. What are your thoughts about that?Greg Larson:As an author, I won't go to an editor until I'm at the copy, edit, and proofreading stage. When I say, "All right, I've polished it to the point where it's as good as I could possibly make it right now, in this stage of my career." If I... Okay. So my copy editor for Clubbie, she was amazing, Amanda Jackson. She gave me a lot of really good sentence-by-sentence, just grammatical stuff that needed to be changed; that was necessary and good.Greg Larson:But what she also did was she pointed out two really important narrative discrepancies, where she said, "Hold on a minute. This scene that happens on page 125, makes it seem like you are the messy roommate with your girlfriend. But the corresponding scene on page 74 makes it seem like it's the other way around. It's okay if there's a discrepancy there, but as a reader, it's confusing without at least a little bit of explanation."Greg Larson:And I was like, "Oh, s**t. Me just putting the facts forward, or putting the scene forward wasn't enough. I actually needed... We were talking about nine times out of 10, you don't need it. That was one of the one times out of 10 that I actually did need to explain a little bit more. And she pointed that out. And then she also pointed out that my ending was confusing. It still might be confusing; that the ending made it seem like I was going forward in time, instead of a flashback in time. And I was like, "Oh God. I didn't know that." Those two insights alone, even if I took away all the commas and all that kind of s**t, were well worth the entire... Those two insights were worth everything that she did for me.Ben Guest:Yeah. I think the two non-negotiables in writing and publishing your book are a thorough copy edit, and a good cover design.Greg Larson:Yeah.Ben Guest:Those are the things that you pretty much have to spend money on. It doesn't have to be a lot of money, but you need to allocate resources, in terms of money, for those two things.Greg Larson:Yes. If I'm thinking about self-publishing, if you have a publisher and a contract with them, royalties, all that kind of stuff, they'll take care of it. But if I'm talking about self-publishing, I'm thinking if you want to do it right, you have to be allotting $5,000 to those parts of the process, combined. Copy edits, that might be $500 to $1,000. Cover design might be $4k to $5k, something like that. $5k is minimum to get a high quality design like that.Ben Guest:So for me, in the editing process, working with an outside editor, I love... And this goes back to being in the film world. I love to work with an editor when I have final... I hate to work with an editor when they have final cut. So, in filmmaking, that means somebody's writing the check, then they're going to have... If a company or an organization has hired you to make a film about what they do, they have final say over the product. And that for me, I don't like not being able to control the final output. But when someone is giving you feedback, and then you can decide, or I can decide, "Okay. I am going to incorporate this feedback." Or, "I understand what they're saying, but I'm still going to make this choice, a different choice." That's when I feel really comfortable, and it's like having a great dance partner, when you're working with a good editor.Greg Larson:Yeah. Dude, I couldn't agree more; if I couldn't have final say. There was one thing that actually came up. Okay. Yeah. When I was doing the copy editing process, my copy editor changed a lot of my... She put in a lot of semicolons that were necessary. It's okay, two independent, but related clauses. Yes. Technically, that's supposed to be a semicolon. But every... I was like, "There are no semicolons in a minor league baseball clubhouse. This does not fit the ethos of this world."Greg Larson:So, by the book, technically you have it. But for the world that we've created, it's wrong. And luckily, my publisher and my editor were on board with that, and understood my explanation. I just cannot imagine these pieces of dialogue with semicolons instead of m-dashes; because that was my go-to; anywhere there would be a semicolon, it would be an m-dash. It just keeps the things, keeps stuff moving. But that's the kind of thing that you have to look out for in an editor; because their job is to be buttoned up and more binary. And you have to be on their ass; sometimes, it's not binary.Ben Guest:Yeah. If I'm editing, I want to point out you're making a choice here.Greg Larson:Yes.Ben Guest:Okay, great. You're a choice to use an m-dash instead of a semicolon. A good editor is helping you realize, "Did you realize that you're making a choice here?" And then, if you realized it, you're good with it. Half the time, it's, "Oh, s**t. I didn't realize I was making that choice. And that's actually not what I want." So to me, a good editor is pointing out, "Okay. Just want to make sure you were consciously intending to do this, or you're consciously making a choice to do this."Greg Larson:Yeah. That's where I was a professional editor only. There's a reason why I do book coaching instead and some ghost writing, although not as much. I'm just not, how to put it; I'm just not good at it. I can see through so much of proofreading. It gets in the way of the flow. Proofreading is necessary for the layout, but in copy editing, so much of proper copy editing gets in the way of the narrative flow. It's like stuff... I don't know, man. I think it should be sloppier than that, at least for my stuff. Again, the New Yorker, they're all buttoned up, all that; but you've seen the stuff I write. I like to chunk things together, and there's fragments all over the place. And I like that because it's, that's the flow.Ben Guest:One of the things that we keep coming back to, is the idea of juxtaposition, counterpoint. And so again, my training initially is in filmmaking; and the best book on film editing is called In the Blink of an Eye. You have a hierarchy of when to make a cut. The second level is to match Sam Jackson's holding a coffee cup in his left hand in scene A, and we cut to the over-the-shoulder shot. He needs to be holding the coffee cup in his left hand in scene B. But more important than matching continuity, is cutting for emotion. So if this cut, even if something is wrong in terms of continuity, but fits the emotion, then you cut for emotion. And what you're talking about is ultimately our job as writers, is to engage the reader. We're writing to create hopefully, an emotion in the reader. And that has to come necessarily before, "Is the semicolon here correct?"Greg Larson:Yes. And we have an advantage over a filmmaker, that we can change the scene if we want to.Ben Guest:Yes.Greg Larson:So we-Ben Guest:We can change the content.Greg Larson:We can put the cup in the metaphorical correct hand, and we can get the emotion right.Ben Guest:Exactly. Okay. Those are my thoughts on editing. Any more tips and tricks, any other thoughts on editing?Greg Larson:Here's the framework that I give my clients for self-editing; and it's just really, I call it the GLOW framework. You start four rounds, global edits, line-by-line edits, out loud edits, work with a professional.Ben Guest:I love that framework.Greg Larson:And then you have framework that glows.Ben Guest:I love that framework. Okay. I think that's the all I've got on editing.Greg Larson:Yeah. If I said anything else about editing, I'd be talking out of my ass even more. It's pure alchemy.Ben Guest:That's Part Three, The Editing Process. Next week, Part Four, Publishing Your Book. 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Just as promised y'all today I brought you the Queen of book editing and publishing my special guest Kathryn Tague. From someone who has never written anything before to being a best selling published author, we cover all of that and everything in between on this episode. Kathryn and her team were the geniuses behind the marketing strategy, the publishing, the editing, the placement, the plan and Kathryn was a wizard at bringing it all together in less than 2 months to take my book from first letter typed on paper, to #1 best seller and # 1 new release in several categories. If you ae interested in writing a book and want to know the details, look no further, we got you covered. Kathryn thank you again for being on the show, as well as thank you so much for being a part of my life as well as doing this amazing feat with me. Please give her a follow, hit her up for your book and lets get your story out so you can leave your legacy behind. Please like, share and comment on this show, as well as subscribe so we can grow this channel. This is the Strength Through Struggle podcast. It is a culmination of my book and my life experience and a place where I share all the ways I have found strength through struggle. The podcast is 2 episodes a week. On Mondays I will do one solo and go over things I'm currently experiencing in life and on Wednesdays I will have a guest speaker on sharing how they found strength through their struggles as well. The mission is to share people who you the listener can relate to and help show you how you can get through what you are personally going through too. Shoot her a message or give her a follow: https://www.facebook.com/kat.tague https://www.instagram.com/kat_tague

There are so many decisions when self-publishing or independently publishing a book. In this episode, you'll learn one mistake to avoid when working with graphic designers who create your book cover and/or interior formatting. This episode was inspired from a question from Christian Book Academy member, Nancy, and we hope it helps you as well! Download Your Publishing Map If you want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start, this Publishing Map is for you. You will learn Shelley's 9 simple steps inside her publishing map that will help you gain clarity on your next steps. Download it now for free here: https://www.trainingauthors.com/publishing-map/

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In today's episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and fellow bestselling author, Amanda Frances, to share our top tips on how to write and self-publish your book so that you can expand your empire and leave your legacy. Here's what most people don't understand: 

You do not need to have an English degree or a massive following to write and self-publish a life-changing book. And you certainly don't need a publisher. The days of waiting to be chosen or picked by a publisher are gone. It's time to choose yourself. In this powerful episode, we're sharing both of our experiences about what it looked like to write our respective books, where to begin if you dream of writing a book, why the traditional publishing model is outdated, and how easy it is to get YOUR book out into the world on YOUR terms. Feel like self-publishing may be the vibe for you? Our new course, SELF-PUBLISHED, is open for enrollment! Click here for all the details.

Gone are the days when the phrase "self-published" referred to a second-rate book. Today, many authors choose the self-publishing route because it gives them control over their book rights, a faster time to market, and a higher margin per book. Bookbaby.com has ridden the self-publishing trend to become one of the largest book services companies in the world. In this interview with Bookbaby.com president Steven Spatz, he provides an overview of the self-publishing journey while offering some practical tools for book promotion. He also identifies the one area where many authors fall down when self-publishing.

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A book is a wonderful way to introduce people to you, your brand, and your services. A well written eBook can serve as a lead magnet for attracting new eyes to your website. A full library can help to gain momentum in other areas of your career. Books can lead to speaking gigs, new clients, entry points into courses, private coaching, more book sells, guest appearances, gain authority in your space, connections, influence and so much more. In today's episode I want to provide you  with tips for writing and publishing a book, and if this is something you feel is in you but you also feel stuck on and don't know how to proceed reach out to me and we can get you started.Let's connect!Join my mailing list for more content delivered directly to your inbox!Join me on clubhouse! @johnnyboy_LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 18 ~ Launch Big!Let's connect! I'd love to hear from you.Subscribe on YouTube, join my mailing list, or send me an email!

Justin and Paul discuss self publishing. If you're considering getting your book out there, here are some thoughts! Also, did you check out the Creative Writing Career book from Justin yet? https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Writing-Career-Justin-Sloan-ebook/dp/B07YR2SHJ4 Creative Writing Career is a resource to help writers go from aspiring to professional, full-time writers. The book includes information on the writing process and ways to improve one's craft, but mostly focuses on how to get discovered and where to concentrate energy in the meantime. The content of the book is supplemented by writer interviews, featuring incredibly gifted authors, game writers, and screenwriters who share the wisdom they have gained. Interviews include writers with credits at or on Pixar, O-Dark-Thirty, Borderlands, Assassins Creed 2, Ninja Boy, and the Traveler's Gate trilogy.

In today's episode of the Becoming the Big Me Podcast, Djemilah dives into how to self-publish a book. Djemilah also talks about ways, tools to use, and other tips on how to publish your own book. Its going to cost a little bit of money to kind of elevate that experience but it's worth it. If you have a message if you have a story, if you have something that you want to share, if you have a burning desire to get your words to the world, you can do it right now. If you have that desire, if that's something that you really want, if you have a mission that you really want to make an impact and you want to change people's lives, and really help people, then go ahead and do it. Start your DIY publishing now! To learn more about her next book visit https://www.thegreatconquest.com/ (https://www.thegreatconquest.com/) To Connect More with Djemilah Visit http://www.djemilah.com/ (www.djemilah.com) Hi! I am your host Djemilah Birnie the founder of Becoming the Big Me. I have been building businesses online since the age of 17. I am passionate about discovering the "secrets" of our world and what is the true difference maker. Why is it that some succeed and others do not? What is it that allows people to get back up and keep going even in the midst of hardships? What truly is the power of purpose? These are the questions that rattle my mind. I love to write and have published some books, some of them have even hit some charts

In this episode we are discussing with Vikrant Shaurya not only how to write and publish your book, but also how to promote it afterwards and make it a bestseller. Vikrant Shaurya is the Founder & CEO of BestsellingBook.com. Vikrant helps CEOs, Founders, Owners, Speakers, Coaches, Entrepreneurs on how to sky-rocket their business & their brand. You can connect with Vikrant HERE

Jesse is the Founder & Publisher of Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Press. They help authors, creators & fans connect and conduct commerce in valuable new ways using NFTs and blockchain technology!

Is writing a book on your bucket list? Something that you want to do someday, but you just don't have the time? Or maybe you're not quite sure what you would write about yet? You are going to want to catch today's episode!  I have a very special guest, Dallas Woodburn. She is a book coach, a podcast host, a bestselling author, and I know her personally and can speak to her beautiful heart and work ethic because she did Visible Impact and now she is in the Sell With Heart mastermind. I hope that this episode is kind of a little bit of a courage boost and a reminder that some of those long-term dreams that can seem far off or selfish are so worth it. Let's tune in. Visit today's blog post here >> 

Joe Gregory is a director and founder of Rethink Press. RETHINK PRESS work with entrepreneurs, business owners, coaches, consultants and intrapreneurs to write and publish high quality books that increase your income, impact and influence.Over the years, Joe has helped publish hundreds of business and self-help books. A central part of his work is helping authors to create a unique, well-packaged and well-positioned book that will endow them with the star quality in their industry and will also get them noticed. We discuss how you begin the planning process of writing your first book, strategies for writing your book, how to get publishers to say 'yes,' publishing in a digital age, and much more. You can follow Joe on Instagram over at @realjoegregory

In this episode we are joined by Lisa Santiago McNeill, the coaches coach, and we discuss her program, coaching, mindset, and publishing.Lisa Santiago McNeill helps women to stand in the power of their truth and be empowered to economic independence. She has published over 90 authors and set up their own businesses.She wrote her book, Discovering Your Why: A Journey to Wholeness and help other women to find their inner strength and power. She is now a successful 6 figure coach and publisher, having helped over 90 authors tell their stories of overcoming and stand in the power of their truth. We are not WHAT we are because of our past. We are WHO we are because of it.Connect with Lisa: https://iamlisasantiago.com/admin@epublishyou.com About Evelyn - The Fab Chieftess: I am a certified and accredited Transformation Mindset Life Coach. Mindset & Goal Setting Self-Development Women Empowerment EQ – Emotional Intelligence NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming I help aspiring women with impostor syndrome, gain clarity and consistency, and overcome fear with my 4-step process in order to achieve their goals. Connect on social: Website: www.thefabchieftess.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefabchieftess Facebook: www.facebook.com/fab.chieftess Twitter: www.twitter.com/thefabchieftess Clubhouse: @thefabchieftess Get freebies, join challenges, and subscribe for the newsletter: https://linktr.ee/thefabchieftess​ Featured on: CBS, NBC, and FOX Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/thefabchieftess) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Lucy McCarraher is the Co-Founder of Rethink Press, a publishing company with a 40+ strong team that has published 75 books last year. She is a work/life balance expert, book mentor, and the author of thirteen books, including A Book of One's Own and The Real Secret. She started in publishing at the age of 21 while she was finishing her degree in Australia by creating an Australian theatre magazine. The magazine led offers of journalistic work with big newspapers and magazines and a TV presenter position with her own TV show on arts and entertainment. Lucy is the Founder of the Business Book Awards and runs the BookBuilder program.   Lucy joins me today to share how aspiring women authors can plan and publish their business books. Lucy shares the different types of book deals available to entrepreneurs and small businesses. She discusses women's recognition in business and as experts and why more women need to become authors. Lucy also shares her story and experience with sexism, fighting for recognition, saying no, and the value of finding support from ‘the sisterhood.'   “If you are not very keen on going out and selling yourself, a book will go out and do that for you.” - Lucy McCarraher   This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:   The inspiration behind Rethink Press The standard book deal versus an intellectual property deal Sexism and working in the television industry in the 90s Saying no and fighting for the recognition you deserve How business books help small businesses in the non-corporate world Why it is important to encourage more women to write business books The six 'C's that hinder women from publishing books Sharing your problems and finding sisterhood support How Lucy is getting more people to write books through the BookBuilder program How to tell stories, demonstrate your value, and be the expert   Resources Mentioned:   The Real Secret by Lucy McCarraher TUR011 - A White Guy on the Podcast? Don't Judge a Book by its Cover! A Book of One's Own by Lucy McCarraher   Our Favorite Quotes:   “Writing your book vanquishes all of those six C's.” - Lucy McCarraher As a business person writing your book, make sure your book is absolutely aligned with your business, with your services, and to your ideal client because that's where you're going to get the return on your investment.” - Lucy McCarraher “People writing business books are doing a fantastic job sharing knowledge and expertise among the entrepreneur and small business community.” - Lucy McCarraher   Connect with Lucy McCarraher:   Rethink Press BookBuilder Business Book Awards ABOO Facebook Group Rethink Press on LinkedIn Rethink Press on Facebook Rethink Press on Twitter Lucy McCarraher on LinkedIn     Writing the Rules of Women Leadership   Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Unwritten Rules with your host, Helen Appleby. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review.   Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes across social media. And for even more great content, insight, and inspiration on women's leadership, visit our website.   While you're there, be sure to grab your free gift - The Unwritten Rules of ‘Giving Good No' - a free chapter of my latest book, The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership.    

In this episode, Susan and Cassandra discuss:Making time to write your book.Why you should hire a coach to help you write your book.How to self publish your book.What a ghost writer is and how they help write a book.The importance of meditation in writing. Key Takeaways:Keep your ideal reader at the heart of everything.Understanding major life changes and how they influence us.Coaches can help clients through the emotions to write their books.It is essential to clear space in your mind and focus your energy to undertake the  responsibility of bringing your book into the world. "You are writing the book you wished you had read." —  Cassandra Farren Connect with Cassandra Farren:Twitter: @CassandraFarrenFacebook: Cassandra FarrenInstagram: @cassandra.farrenWebsite: CassandraFarren.comLinkedIn: Cassandra FarrenBooks: The Girl Who Refused To Quit              Share Your World: How To Write a Life Changing Book in 60 Days Connect with Susan Kennard:Twitter: @susankennardFacebook: Susan Kennard - Expand Your Consciousness, Sparkle to SuccessWebsite: SusanKennard.co.ukLinkedIn: Susan KennardEmail: Susan@SusanKennard.co.ukReach out to find the program for you! Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

In the world of Independent Publishing, Ingram Spark is one of the major players. Today I talk to Robin Cutler, the Director of the company about was in which Ingram can support and assist you to publish your book. 

We discussed different techniques and important information that authors need when self-publishing their book. Biography: Chyina Powell is a lover of words and music. She achieved her Maser's in Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017. Her interests lie mainly in creative nonfiction and speculative fiction. She is the co-founder of the Women of Color Writing Circle, an international organization that supports and encourages women of color in their writing. She is also an active member of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. In her free time, she can be found reading, writing, listening to show tunes, or posting on her bookish blog. You can find out more about Chyina Powell on the below online sources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chyinapowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chyina_powell Blog: https://www.chyinapowell.wordpress.com/ Editorial: http://www.powelleditorial.org/ Feel free to e-mail me at askme@vitamae.org. Follow Vitamae and or join the discussion on the following sites: Website: https://vitamae.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitamaepodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vitamae Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitamae.pod... Twitter: https://twitter.com/vitamaepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxmqfH5eTkvi5bTAqf99hyA Become a supporter, please make a small monthly contribution here: https://anchor.fm/maybelyn-h-plecic/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maybelyn-h-plecic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maybelyn-h-plecic/support

UJ Ramdas is the author and creator of The 5 Minute Journal where positivity meets science. The 5 Minute Journal combines inspiring quotes, daily exercises for gratitude, affirmations, weekly challenges, and thoughtful questions that will help you get focused and be more productive. UJ isn't your typical author. From the very beginning, he created The […] The post 042: UJ Ramdas on The 5-Minute Journal, Productivity and a New Way to Look at Publishing Your Book appeared first on TCK Publishing.