The Author's Corner

Today marks our 100th episode, and this time Robin is flying solo to offer her thoughts on one of the most underrated strategies used in self publishing: the book proposal. Book proposals are essential in traditional publishing, but they are also highly useful if you are planning to self-publish. It's not easy, nor is it an intuitive process, but it can provide a real advantage when your book is r...

We've all heard stories of women who've created content for the internet - a blog or viral social media post -  and then turned it into a book. Take the example of Julie Powell, who decided to cook all of Julia Child's recipes in a single year and publish the results to her blog. It landed over 400,000 views and ended up leading to a movie called Julie and Julia . More recently, Rachel Hollis...

Here's an interesting question: What does sharing stories and advice on how to talk to kids about LGBTQ families and friends have in common with catering? Stumped? Today's guest has some insights that might help. Sudi "Rick" Karatas is the author of two books: 'Rainbow Relatives,' real-world stories about how to talk to kids about LGBTQ families and friends, and 'How Catering Sucked the Life Right...

Unravel the mysteries to writing a jaw-dropping sequel in this week’s episode with New York Times bestselling author Dr. William W. Li as he shares the process he went through in writing his newest book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer . Listen until the end for valuable insights that’ll help you write a sequel that satisfies your audience! Key Takeaways from...

Unravel the mysteries to writing a jaw-dropping sequel in this week’s episode with Dr. William W. Li as he shares the process and experiences he went through in writing his upcoming book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer. Listen until the end for valuable insights that’ll help you write a sequel that satisfies your audience! Key Takeaways from This Episode Top...

Explore valuable insights to grow your resource capacity as Tim Kachuriak shares his discoveries in the value proposition index study. We’ll also discuss digital fundraising, some best practices for using technology to maximize fundraising projects, and how it ties to authors and books. Key Takeaways from This Episode Value proposition: What it is and how it relates to digital fundraising and book...

Join us in today’s episode as Licensed Certified Neonatal Therapist Sue Ludwig shares her story about how she pulled a multitude of lessons from her experiences in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to get her life back on track and write her book. Check out this episode to learn why being intentional during your book-writing journey is important for authors! Key Takeaways from This Episode Challeng...

When you are choosing how to publish your book, you need to make a strategic decision. In this episode with Trena White, learn about an exciting new publishing option. Plus, listen in as we chat about the realities of book marketing and publishing for authors. Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your book a success from Trena’s valuable insight as a 15-year publishing insider!  Key Takeaw...

When you are choosing how to publish your book, you need to make a strategic decision. In this episode with Trena White, learn about an exciting new publishing option. Plus, listen in as we chat about the realities of book marketing and publishing for authors. Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your book a success from Trena’s valuable insight as a 15-year publishing insider!  Key Takeaw...

Writing a book can be daunting, especially for new writers, so we invited experienced author Joe Saul-Sehy to help aspiring authors streamline the process of book writing and marketing. He also shares tips for developing a compelling topic so you can take a step closer to fulfilling your dream of being an author! Key Takeaways from This Episode An important question to ask yourself before writing...

Carol Ford joins us in today’s episode to share her dedication and passion for writing as one of the authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography . Listen in as we talk about her experiences in researching the behind-the-scenes details and discovering Bob’s complete life story from those who knew him better than most. Key Takeaways from This Episode Importance of asking for family's approval bef...

Get answers to all your legal questions and copyright issues when it comes to publishing your book in today’s episode with Atty. Elissa Hecker. Elissa shares her extensive experience in contracts, licensing, copyright law, and all the technical aspects of business affairs. Stay tuned to make sure you protect yourself, your business, and your intellectual property! Key Takeaways from This Episode T...

Get answers to all your legal questions and copyright issues when it comes to publishing your book in today’s episode with Atty. Elissa Hecker. Elissa shares her extensive experience in contracts, licensing, copyright law, and all the technical aspects of business affairs. Stay tuned to make sure you protect yourself, your business, and your intellectual property! Key Takeaways from This Episode T...

Did you know a good book is the key to pursuing your life’s true calling? Listen in on Genevieve Piturro’s heartwarming journey of finding her purpose and how she passed on the spark of passion to her readers with her book, Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas . Dive in and ignite your connection to others in this episode! Key Takeaways from This Episode How a writer cultivates connection with words Sign...

Today's guest, Matt McWilliams, will teach us a rewarding approach to generating income as we explore affiliate marketing, how to use your disadvantages to stand out, and the values you can gain from reading his book. So, if you want to create a good income doing what you love, this episode is perfect for you.    Key Takeaways from This Episode How to turn disadvantages into advantages A...

If you're a first-time author looking to publish your debut book, here's an episode tailored for you! In this episode, business consultant and established author Alain Hunkins takes us through the hardships of publishing his first book and how it impacted his business. Tune in to learn about the process of publishing and marketing a book and uncover a book's true return on investments. Key Takeawa...

If you're a first-time author looking to publish your debut book, here's an episode tailored for you! In this episode, business consultant and established author Alain Hunkins takes us through the hardships of publishing his first book and how it impacted his business. Tune in to learn about the process of publishing and marketing a book and uncover a book's true return on investments. Key Takeawa...

For the first time on our show, we focus on the thrilling and fascinating true crime genre with guest, Sarena Straus. Listen in to discover how her real-life experiences as a prosecutor inspired her debut as an author and what it’s like to write and transition from nonfiction to fiction. Press play to learn more about it! Key Takeaways from This Episode What makes a true crime memoir special A tre...

As we uncover the true meaning and value of surrender, discover how to harness the power of self-amendments and why it's important to embrace life as it is in this conversation with an established author, Kute Blackson. Join us to learn the benefits of surrendering, the origin of his book, and discover a unique perspective of following the leading of life. Stay tuned! Key Takeaways from This Episo...

As we uncover the true meaning and value of surrender, discover how to harness the power of self-amendments and why it's important to embrace life as it is in this conversation with an established author, Kute Blackson. Join us to learn the benefits of surrendering, the origin of his book, and discover a unique perspective of following the leading of life. Stay tuned! Key Takeaways from This Episo...

It’s incredible to have David Page share his story as a journalist and television show producer and why he wanted to write a book about American food history. Listen to this episode as we chat about his remarkable experiences and how his passion for writing introduced cultures beyond food recipes! Key Takeaways from This Episode The real reason why things fail or succeed Why everyone should read b...

Revitalize your future by enjoying a happier and healthier life when you tune in to this episode with Certified Personal Trainer Allan Misner. Join us as he shares what you need to write a good book, slow your aging, and live in your prime, even in the later part of life. Key Takeaways from This Episode Allan's motivations for writing a health and fitness book Challenges of writing a fitness book...

Marketing expert Ali Schwanke joins us in today's episode to talk about tips that simplify modern content marketing for authors and help pave their path to success. Tune in to find a way to be memorable and actionable and make your book stand out in the marketplace. Key Takeaways from This Episode Psychological factors influencing your effectiveness as a marketer Creative marketing ideas to make y...

We're thrilled to have Mark Herschberg back on the show to chat with us about the future of content and how writers can deal with the various challenges of marketing their work. So listen in to hear relevant information you need to start bringing buzz around your brand and content. Key Takeaways from This Episode The definition of books, content, and authors throughout time Issues authors face whe...

Discover Steve Harrison’s secrets to gaining big-time publicity when you tune in to today’s episode as we chat about the National Publicity Summit and his expert networking tips. Listen until the end to learn how to utilize your book as a brand-building tool so you can land significant media coverage today! Key Takeaways from This Episode National Publicity Summit: What it is and what you can lear...