Entrepreneur to Author

We have the first draft of your new book! Yes, it’s rough around the edges…but you’ve got a solid foundation. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan teaches how to add crucial supporting content…the bells and whistles that bring your manuscript to life. He also shares vital storytelling tips and techniques that engage, enlighten, and entertain readers. And...

It’s time for your thoughts, your creativity, and yes… your fingers to come alive! In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan details how to set (and commit to) a writing plan: Getting into the right mindset, putting your head down, and getting the first draft out in all its messy glory. Rough and rugged? Maybe. But you’re finally writing! Listen to Episode 8...

Writer’s block is real. And so is wasted time writing content that ends up cut during editing. But can all this be avoided?  With a clear, concise, and organized Book Blueprint, authors are armed with a roadmap of sorts…a detailed document tailored for efficiently and effectively crafting a first-draft manuscript.  In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan of...

There are many types of books on the market. Do you know what type of book yours will be? What types of books are best suited for the entrepreneur-turned-author? In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan covers the four major book types best suited for the entrepreneur writing an expertise-based, nonfiction book. Listen now to Episode 6 of Entrepreneur to Aut...

Now that you’ve decided to leverage your expertise throughout authorship, what are you going to write about!? It's a world where content is meaningful, impactful. Content is vital. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan covers how to decide what to write about in your expertise-based, nonfiction book using a winning and proven content strategy laid out in...

You’ve decided to leverage your expertise by writing a book. Your business strategy is sound, and now the next step is identifying your ideal reader. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan poses that all-important question, "Who are you writing for?" Creating a Reader Strategy for your nonfiction book will help you reach your ideal reader and ensure you're...

Not every entrepreneur is ready to write a book. And, often, it’s their business that isn’t ready. But if your business isn't ready to benefit from a book just yet, in this episode you'll learn the nonfiction book strategy secrets needed to fix it. ​In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan shares the three things that need to be in place if you hope to write...

If you're not acting with purpose, writing a book to build your authority can be a grind, so you'd better have a clear idea of why you're writing. There are eight goals that stand out as the most impactful for entrepreneurs who are first-time authors. Choosing the right one for your situation is critical for making ​good decisions as an author. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast...

The power of writing a book...of articulating and sharing your knowledge and expertise in a long-form, written work, and publishing it for the world to read. And of becoming a well-respected authority – a thought leader in your field – in the process. Writing a book is one of the most effective authority-building strategies a business owner can undertake. And in this inaugural episode of the Entre...