Publishing Secrets

In this episode, you’ll also hear: What Coach Tam didn’t know before publishing her book in 2013 – and what you can learn from it  A sneak peek at some of the terms you can expect to learn in this new series Some of Coach Tam’s own experience-based advice related to those terms   BIO: My name is Tamara Jackson but my clients affectionately call me "Coach Tam." I am an author, speaker, transformati...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Zalea found the message she knew she needed to tell to the world, and how it wouldn’t let her go The story of how Zalea found the editor she’d prayed for – and the importance of being specific with your prayers Why we must teach our children to hear God’s voice How Zalea learned to wait for God’s timing – and how everything fell into place when the timing was...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Pastor Ford went from being written off as an “unsaveable” problem child to serving God and publishing a book – with another on the way How you can use your past to inspire hope in others Common excuses for not just getting started writing, and why you should do it anyway The importance of writing with your own flavor and language Pastor Ford’s advice on why...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: The story of Dee Dee’s successful online dating experience – and how she almost settled for less than she’d always prayed to find How writing her book turned out to be easier than she’d anticipated Tips on crafting an outline that will help the writing flow naturally The importance of getting honest, constructive feedback on your writing Dee Dee’s advice for the...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: The story behind Quintrell’s winning blog entry for the Write and Win contest How Quintrell’s podcast uses the familiar to teach the unfamiliar  Why what you do doesn’t have to fit the way other people are approaching their ministry How Quintrell stays encouraged and consistent even while struggling with self-doubt Quintrell’s advice for the writer who hesitates...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Why Jake decided to stop ignoring his creativity in favor of academic writing – and how he married creative writing with his love for the pursuit of the knowledge of God Why Jake believes people lock away so much good stuff inside them, and how to overcome the fear of the worst-case scenario The “secret sauce” Jake found to make his ideas a reality  Exciting new...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: What hospitality, public speaking, and writing have in common – and the key to building up confidence in all three The importance of having a mentor and friends who can encourage and help you The story of how Sue got started as a speaker, and what she learned about charging her worth Tips on setting prices for speaking engagements – and when it might be worth it...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: An overview of the Write and Win Challenge held last month, and an introduction to the upcoming interview episodes with the challenge winners  Why blogging is a great platform for aspiring authors to start out on How to write your book over time in smaller, more manageable pieces – and how to use that content to attract and grow your audience The skills that blog...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: A strategy for being proactive in communicating with your audience that doesn’t require you to pay over and over again How this concept of “engineuity” can take your sales to the next level Why you can’t just rely on the hope that your message will land in front of your audience at the right time – and what to do instead What savvy entrepreneurs do to maximize th...

In this episode, you’ll also hear:  The opportunity you’re missing if you only direct people to your website or page without offering them something specific to bring them into your world Why your audience may only “window shop” instead of buying your book – and why they may take their time making a purchase decision, even if your book is what they need How to use the content you already have to d...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Why creating an optimized book description is such a powerful exercise Multiple purposes that your book description can serve What you need to know in order to land opportunities to speak directly to your target audience as a guest on other people’s platforms An exercise to help you determine what digital space to set up for yourself – and how to entice your audi...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: What you need to understand in order to position your book to create interest – not just awareness A step-by-step look at how to build relationship before asking people to buy – and why it matters 2 “R”s that make a huge difference in selling books 3 aspects of reviews that people look at before buying a book 5 components that MUST be in your book description in...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: The #1 reason why a book doesn’t sell The mistake Coach Tam made the first time around trying to publish and sell her book, and what you can learn from her experience A quick gauge for how visible your book realistically is right now What your #1 goal needs to be in 2021 in order for your book to sell and have maximum impact   BIO: My name is Tamara Jackson but m...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Dr. Williams’s mission to help others explore, embrace, and excel in their God-given purpose The distinction Dr. Williams makes between breaking free, breaking through, breaking out, and breaking forth How journaling about your own process of growth can turn into a book that touches the lives of other people How to be intentional in your focus and write directly...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Cheryl found 67 authors to partner with for her next upcoming book What holds many authors back from gaining a wider reach for their books Why Cheryl says you shouldn’t accept a “no” – even from yourself The importance of what Cheryl calls the “Noah Effect,” and how her faith enables her to walk in purpose Advice on holding the people you work with accountabl...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How Rayna’s writing is inspired by her family and personal experiences, and how she adjusted the story’s illustrations to be more inclusive of a wider audience The difference between an illustrator and someone who can draw well Tips on hiring through Fiverr and on building anticipation ahead of your book’s release Rayna’s simple but effective method of getting he...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How losing her father inspired Teresa to write a book in his honor  What woke Teresa up at 6:00 one morning and drove her to write the entire first draft of her book in one day Teresa’s experience of finding an illustrator through her friend’s recommendation – and advice on hiring help through websites like Fiverr The importance of finding the right people to wor...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Sabrina’s story of recovery, and how it led her to practicing meditation for more than just relaxation How her efforts to cope with chronic pain ended up sustaining her through the isolation of 2020 How a conversation with a friend (and coach) encouraged Sabrina to start writing a book – and what she learned about the difference between writing a book and getting...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: What to do when you don’t like where you are How a series of choices and lost confidence sent Patience into a spiral of distrust and apathy -- and how she finally got out of it How her author journey also nearly came to a standstill, but coaching and encouragement helped her follow through and finish the book How Patience learned to stop being her own biggest obs...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: How the audience for Aleshia’s book expanded over time Why Aleshia started journaling instead of writing a book – and how God used that as the stepping stone for her author journey Aleshia’s struggle to overcome her fear of judgment and become comfortable with transparency How God provided the funds to publish her book from an unexpected source when it seemed imp...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: 2 ways that you can handle the inevitable challenges you will face as an aspiring author – and which one will carry you through to success Scriptures to stand on when you feel discouraged or held back by doubts Why when you sell to everyone, you end up selling to no one What you need to understand so you can offer your readers a unique perspective from which to a...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Questions to ask to help you organize your notes from Step #4 into a book outline Why your book may fail to connect with your ideal readers even if you have correctly identified the problem they are looking to solve – and what to do to avoid falling into this common trap How to get readers to open their minds and hearts to what you have to say Different types of...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: Your #1 job as an author What every aspect of your book – from the description to the book cover to the introduction – must communicate if you want people to buy it What your readers really care about – and what they don’t  Questions to ask yourself about your ideal reader, and how to test your answers The only way to write, publish, AND profit   BIO: My name is...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: The only two things your readers actually care about How to write a book that your ideal reader is guaranteed to love Questions to ask yourself to determine who you are writing for and what they want to read How you can keep your ideal reader in mind while using your own experiences and expertise to solve problems you also care about Why your greatest qualificati...

In this episode, you’ll also hear: The root issue that keeps aspiring authors stuck What cognitive distortion is – and how to overcome it Three common examples of cognitive distortions that cause our own minds to work against us Why we often believe that success is impossible when it isn’t   BIO: My name is Tamara Jackson but my clients affectionately call me "Coach Tam." I am an author , speaker,...