The Smart Publishing Impact Series

Episode Title: The Smart Publishing Impact Series - Episode 22: Why Creating a Book Series Makes Strategic Sense Episode Summary: What if your first book wasn’t the end—but just the beginning? In this solo episode, Renée Lautermilch explores why authors—both fiction and nonfiction—should consider writing a series. From increased visibility on Amazon to building loyal readers who buy every release,...

Episode Title: The Smart Publishing Impact Series - Episode 20: Differentiating Your Book with Renée Lautermilch Episode Summary: Ever wonder if your book idea is even worth pursuing because “someone else has already written about it”? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Renée dives into one of the most common struggles for aspiring authors: how to stand out in a sea of existing books. She bre...

Episode Title: The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 20: Healing in the Wild with Dr. Carter Check Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Renée Lautermilch interviews Dr. Carter Check, a U.S. Army veteran, clinical chaplain, and bestselling author of Healing in the Wild: Overcoming Trauma through Outdoor Therapy . Carter shares how nature, ritual, and storytelling have become tools for...

Show Notes: In this episode of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée dives into one of the most common (and misunderstood) questions in modern publishing: Should AI be used to write your book? Spoiler alert: No—and she’ll tell you exactly why. Renée breaks down the key differences between using AI as a tool versus letting it become your ghostwriter. From legal implications and copyright law t...

Episode 18: Audible with Jeremy Schreifels Guest: Jeremy Schreifels, Audio Expert & Founder of Box 7 Media Host: Renée Lautermilch, Co-Founder of Smart Publishing Episode Overview: In this episode, Renée sits down with Jeremy Schreifels—musician, producer, and founder of Box 7 Media—to demystify the audiobook creation process. Whether you’re considering narrating your own book or wondering if...

🎙 Episode 17: The Complete Amazon Bestseller Playbook If you've ever wondered what it really takes to hit Amazon bestseller status, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss. After seeing one too many authors misled by overpriced “bestseller services,” Renee breaks down the exact strategy Smart Publishing uses to help authors reach the top of the charts—without smoke, mirrors, or wasted mon...

🎙 Episode 15 – Reclaiming My Authentic Self with Victor Fernandes Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Guest: Victor Fernandes, Author & Founder of Fernandes Fit LLC Episode Overview: In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Renée sits down with Victor Fernandes—bestselling author of Reclaiming My Authentic Self: A Journey from Fear to Freedom . Victor opens up about...

Episode 16: Handling Burnout (Without Abandoning Your Book) Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Length: ~12 minutes Episode Summary: Feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or ready to give up on your book? You might be experiencing burnout—and you're not alone. In this solo episode, Renée breaks down what burnout really is, what causes it, and how to overcome it without giving up o...

🎙️ Episode 14: How Does Amazon KDP Really Work? Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Podcast: The Smart Publishing Impact Series Episode Type: Solo Overview: In this episode, Renée takes you behind the scenes of Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)—breaking down exactly how it works, what you need to know as an author, and debunking some common misconceptions. If you’re plann...

🎙 Episode 13: How Long Should My Book Be? Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Presented by: Smart Publishing Referenced Resource: The One-Hour Author: A Simple Guide to Writing and Publishing on a Busy Schedule 🎧 Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Renée tackles one of the most common questions aspiring authors ask: “How long should my book be?” Spoiler alert: there’s no...

🎙️ Episode 12: Coming Up with a Title for Your Book Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Website: smartpublishingservices.com 📌 Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Renée breaks down one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of writing a nonfiction book: coming up with a powerful title and subtitle . Whether you're brainstorming your first book or working on...

🎙️ Episode Title: The Book Writing On-Ramp 📢 Host: Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor of Smart Publishing and Bestselling Author of The One-Hour Author 🎧 Podcast: The Smart Publishing Impact Series 📅 Episode Type: Solo Episode 💡 Episode Summary: In this episode, Renée breaks down the Book Writing On-Ramp —your step-by-step guide to starting your book with clarity, confidence, and a plan that work...

Episode Overview In this episode, Renée sits down with legal expert Michael Poropat to discuss key legal issues that authors face, specifically: ✅ Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) ✅ Key differences between Copyright, Trademark, and Patent laws ✅ Protecting your creative work from piracy ✅ What to know about defamation when writing a book Key Takeaways 1. Understanding Intellectual Prop...

Episode Overview: In Episode 9 of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée Lautermilch explores the essential role of editors and the power of collaboration in the book-writing process. Whether you’re writing your first book or refining your latest project, understanding how editors shape your work—and why collaboration leads to stronger results—is key to publishing success. Renée breaks down th...

🎙 Episode 8: The 5 Biggest Self-Publishing Mistakes 📢 Hosted by Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing Episode Overview: Self-publishing a book is an exciting journey, but many first-time authors unknowingly make mistakes that hurt their sales, credibility, and overall success. In Episode 8 of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée Lautermilch breaks down the five biggest self-pu...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Chief Editor Renée Lautermilch dives into one of the most common concerns among authors: word count. Do books really need to be a certain length to be taken seriously? How much should you focus on page count versus content quality? Renée breaks down the myths around book length, explains why traditional publishing pushes high...

Episode Overview: In this eye-opening episode of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée Lautermilch breaks down the myth of making a fortune from book royalties and reveals the real way authors can build wealth through their books. While most new authors dream of passive income from book sales, the reality is that only the top 1-5% of authors make a full-time living from royalties. But that do...

🔹 Episode Summary: Thinking about writing a children's book? You’re not alone! Many aspiring authors have great ideas for kids' books but aren’t sure how to bring them to life. In this episode of The Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée Lautermilch breaks down everything you need to know before publishing a children's book—formatting, printing options, costs, royalties, and even whether or not...

Episode Overview: In this powerful episode of the Smart Publishing Impact Series, host Renée Lautermilch sits down with Jason T. Powell, author of Compete to Live: The Every Man's Playbook to Beating Depression. Jason is a former high-level gymnastics coach, comedian, and screenplay writer whose personal journey of overcoming depression through competition and resilience serves as the foundati...

Episode Overview: In this solo episode of the Smart Publishing Impact Series , Renée Lautermilch, bestselling author of The One-Hour Author , breaks down why you should write a book and how it can transform your career, business, or personal life. Many aspiring authors struggle to define their end goal, so Renée shares the three main reasons people write books: branding, business strategy, and imp...

🎙 Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 2: The Overwhelm of Writing a Book Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of writing a book? You’re not alone! In this episode, bestselling author and Smart Publishing’s Chief Editor, Renée Lautermilch , breaks down the common misconceptions about writing and shares a simple, step-by-step approach to getting your book written—even if you only have an hour a w...

In this inaugural episode of The Smart Publishing Impact Series , host Renee Lautermilch sits down with Henry and Danielle Mims—better known as Hen and Dani—to discuss their powerful journey and their book, More Than Love Notes & Laughter: Hen & Dani’s Guide to Building a Relationship Beyond the Ordinary . Danielle and Henry are a dynamic duo with an inspiring story of resilience, love, an...