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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I share valuable insights on how to overcome common challenges such as procrastination, perfectionism, and self-doubt when writing and publishing a book. I emphasize the importance of addressing the underlying factors that contribute to these obstacles and offer practical advice for aspiring authors. Timestamp: 00:00 Self-doubt, perfectionism,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Maryam Munir engages in a heartfelt and inspiring discussion about the transformative power of writing and trauma-informed parenting. She shares personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs with us, offering a glimpse into the journey of writing and the profound impact of transparent and courageous parenting. Timestamp: 00:00 Authors and lead...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Marie-Helene shares her profound wisdom from her book The Resilience Plan , designed to empower leaders and professionals to cultivate resilience and thrive personally and professionally. Discover how Marie-Helene challenges the conventional view of resilience as a fixed trait and advocates for it as a strategic investment. Timestamp: 00:00 Wri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I introduce seasoned literary agent and author Lucinda Halpern. With almost two decades of experience in the publishing industry, Lucinda has facilitated numerous book deals and recently penned her book, Get Signed , following an unconventional writing process emerging from her coaching experiences during the pandemic. Timestamp: 00:00 Breaking...

Send us Fan Mail In the world of writing and publishing, many aspiring authors find themselves grappling with a familiar obstacle: writer's block. While the urge to bring their ideas to life is strong, navigating the process of starting, completing, and releasing a book can be overwhelming. In this Authors Who Lead podcast episode, I provided invaluable insights and strategies to help writers...

Send us Fan Mail Chris McAlister was once told by a literary agent that he would never be able to write anything successful until he was over forty years old. He didn’t listen to that agent and went on to write several books—and even created coaching programs around them. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Chris about his books, his journey getting them out into the world, and the im...

Send us Fan Mail Stefan T.Wong didn’t originally come to me to work on his book, Talking to Crows . He actually came to get another project edited, but what happened was a reluctant writing project that became a profound and introspective creation. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Stefan about his unexpected journey in writing this book, Talking to Crows , and the creativity and sp...

Send us Fan Mail Have you been thinking about writing a book but find yourself stalling repeatedly? Maybe it’s on your bucket list and this is finally the year you’ll write it, but you’re confused about where and how to start.  On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how authors can overcome the challenges of getting started, finding inspiration, and staying committed to writing...

Send us Fan Mail Justin Chen was a serial entrepreneur who ended up co-founding the company PickFu out of necessity. Justin and his partner were working on a different business rebranding and redesigning the website and realized they needed feedback from their actual target audience, not just family and friends. Over a Thanksgiving weekend, they designed something to help them, which is now PickFu...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most difficult parts of writing a memoir for an author is being vulnerable and honest on the page. We worry about how many details to add and whether our story will hurt others, so we tend to edit ourselves. I was impressed with how vulnerable and open Laura Whitfield is in her memoir. In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to Laura Whitfield about her...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Kruse is a New York Times bestselling author who was on our podcast Episode 56 . Although he celebrates his bestselling status, it’s his self-published books that make him more money. This is why I encourage authors to prioritize writing an impactful book and focus on what they can control rather than becoming overly fixated on bestseller lists. On this week’s episode of “Au...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to Deb Schell about her book, “Creator to Community Builder: Find Calm While Building an Online Community” , and the art of community-building, book writing, and the challenges authors face in today's landscape. Timestamp: 00:00:51 Appreciates work building community in calm, strategic way. 00:05:28 Feeling disheartened,...

Send us Fan Mail There are times when I sit down to write, or create anything, and I just get stuck. I get stuck in my head. I get stuck in the past. I get stuck on how good it should be or would be or if I could do it better.  On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the common struggle all of us authors have at one point or another of getting stuck in a creative funk and how to...

Send us Fan Mail November is NaNoWriMo, which is National Novel Writing Month. You can join thousands of other writers all over the world to write 50,000 words in one month. Are you ready to take on the challenge of writing a book in thirty days? On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the benefits of joining NaNoWriMo and share my top tips for getting ready for this challenge....

Send us Fan Mail I hate to admit it, but oftentimes when I start writing a book, I think to myself, I sure hope this doesn’t suck . What if people read it and don’t like it? What if it’s the worst thing I’ve ever done? This is permanent; it goes out into the world.  On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how to make sure you write a book that doesn’t suck and the three things (...

Send us Fan Mail Suzi Hunn only found her love for being an entrepreneur after her entire savings from her job as an educator was stolen. Through her journey of healing afterward and the process of writing her book, she realized her own worth and her true mission to help people bring together their own worlds of mission and money. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Suzi about her boo...

Send us Fan Mail One question I am asked quite often is "Is writing a book worth the time, money, and effort?" Authors want to know if they will earn back everything that they invest in it: their time, the cost of editing, designing, and launching their book. The truth is, it depends.  On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about why it depends whether it’s worth writing a...

Send us Fan Mail After writing a book at age twelve, Travis Cody went on to establish himself in Hollywood at twenty-four and is known for his speed in writing scripts. Now, he helps other writers write, market, and consult in their book launch journey. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Travis Cody about his insights and experiences with finding success as a writer and screenwriter....

Send us Fan Mail So how do you get rid of that feeling that you feel like you’re naked in public? You know the one you get because you're writing a book and you dare to start telling someone that you’re writing a book. And then you start wondering, what was I thinking? On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about imposter syndrome, writer’s block, and owning the authorship journ...

Send us Fan Mail During their second retirement, Amy Newmark and her husband, Bill, bought the Chicken Soup for the Soul company from the founders in 2008 at the height of the worst recession in decades. Amy had never read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book before this and was amazed at how much they impacted her. She soon became an author, editor-in-chief, and publisher, and her husband became the...

Send us Fan Mail Vasavi Kumar’s first book proposal was rejected, but then during an Instagram Live, the same agent that turned her down contacted her about writing a different book. Through her new book, Vasavi shares what she’s learned since she was first diagnosed with a mental illness at age nineteen and how to succeed using the power of your voice. In this episode of "Authors Who Lead,&q...

Send us Fan Mail Writing a book can be one of the hardest things you ever decide to do. In fact, it might be the thing that's been on your mind the most lately. And if you're listening to this podcast, you probably wondered, what does it really take to have a book come out of you? The courage to write takes more than just the ideas of a good book. It takes the fortitude and courage to st...

Send us Fan Mail Daisy Alpert Florin has a degree in history but never became a history professor or researcher. While getting her degree, she found a love for writing but never believed she could actually make a living as a writer. She ended up in careers that were in tangential fields to writing, such as an editor’s assistant and a daily journalist. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk...

Send us Fan Mail Cody McLain grew up in foster care, lost both his parents at a young age, and faced tremendous adversity throughout his youth. But with persistence and determination, he not only managed to overcome these challenges but also forged his own path to success and became a millionaire. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Cody McLain about his life experiences and his boo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought to yourself, I really want to write this book, but it feels like if I do I might not succeed? Maybe you think you’ll start but not finish, or maybe you’ll start and it won’t be any good? For the authors I help, whether they’ve written one book, ten books, or none at all, their biggest fear is failing. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about...