Bookbound

What does it take to transform a potent idea into a best-selling book? In this episode of BOOKBOUND, we jump into the art of authorship with Marisa Meltzer, whose New York Times bestseller, "Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss’s Glossier”, provides an inside look at the rise of the beauty company Glossier and its founder, Emily Weiss. Marisa shares her journey from initia...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the pursuit of perfection? You’re in good company. L'Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, experienced communications executive, motivational speaker, and author of “Stop Waiting for Perfect”. She joins us on the BOOKBOUND podcast to share her very relatable author journey. In this very special episode with this very special writer, you’ll learn how...

What does it take to transform your book marketing from a solo sprint to a community-powered marathon? In this episode, award-winning author, speaker, and small business guru Pam Slim joins us to talk about some of her experiences and tips for successful book writing, launching, and marketing. Pam introduces her groundbreaking concepts of "watering holes" and "tiny marketing actions" from her book...

Does the road to publishing your book feel like an impossible maze of stats and gatekeepers? Meet Julie Chavez. Her writing has been featured in the New York Post and Zibby Mag, and she is the author of USA Today bestselling book, “Everyone But Myself: A Memoir”. She writes to explore the joys and impossibilities of mothering and modern womanhood and her story of getting her book published will in...

On this episode of BOOKBOUND, we’re joined by the brilliant and insightful Maggie Jackson, award-winning 3x author and journalist. Her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure , is a Next Big Idea Book and was nominated for a National Book Award and a Library Journal Best Book of 2023. Bringing Maggie’s research and the writing process together, we explore the complexities of...

One essay—that begins in your journal!—can change your life. On this episode of Bookbound, we explore the inspiring journey of Chloé Cooper Jones, whose memoir, Easy Beauty , began as an essay and turned into a Pulitzer Prize Finalist memoir. As Chloé navigated the publishing world, she came away with some important insights on how to invest in the industry, the power of actually finishing the wri...

Authenticity over urgency. That’s Dr. Aliza Pressman’s strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting. In this episode of Bookbound, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman unveils the trials and triumphs behind her journey to authorship, encouraging authenticity over trendy marketing—because her book can and will stand the test of time. Ali...

What happens when a personal crisis transforms into a groundbreaking practice that spans a decade? For Bonnie Wan, the answer was a book. How lucky for us! Bonnie is a renowned and awarded Brand Strategist and Partner at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. And despite her accolades, she battled imposter syndrome and doubted whether she was married to the right man as she struggled to meet the deman...

How many rejections is too many? At what number of “passes” would you give up when it comes to getting an agent or landing a book deal? Just how persistent do you really have to be to bring your book to life? Meet Mita Mallick, a visionary in workplace diversity and a best-selling author. Mita shared her inspiring journey from countless rejections to achieving her dream of impacting future generat...

Welcome to Bookbound: The Podcast! In this short episode, your hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman, share their personal experiences and insights from their own publishing journeys. They give the inside scoop on how they published their first books and how it taught them to embrace their own author-ity. And they give you a glimpse into the exciting lineup of woman authors they'll be interviewin...

What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it. Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bet...