Episode 87: Alyssa Berthiaume (she/her) (returning guest from Episode 46) & Co-Author Bridgett McGowen, & Their Book, Do Not Write a Book...Until You Read This One: The Only Guide You Need to Pen, Publish, and Profit from Your Nonfiction Book

ABOUT BRIDGETT & ALLY

Bridgett is an award-winning international professional speaker; an award-winning author; and an award-winning publisher and owner of the hybrid publishing company, Press 49.

Ally is an award-winning author; international book coach, developmental editor and ghostwriter; and the founder and CEO of The Write Place, Right Time.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Trifecta - 3 main things Ally and Bridgett wish clients knew before they started writing a book.
What the CEO mindset means when it comes to writing your book.
What they themselves would have done differently with their own first books.
Writing from the power of your voice and experience versus merely prompting it in AI.

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Aly & Bridgett is, Are you ready to write the book you have inside you?

FIND BRIDGETT

Website: connectwithb.com
Website: bridgettmcgowen.com
Website: press49.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bmcgowen
Podcast: https://www.bridgettmcgowen.com/podcast

FIND ALLY

Website: ayberthiaume.com/
Website: thewriteplacerighttime.com
linktr.ee: linktr.ee/writerboss
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ayberthiaume

LinkedIn – Full Podcast Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-87-alyssa-berthiaume-bridgett-mcgowen-book-do-john-m--d5bbe/?trackingId=fV1ACKn9TZmS1pTr%2FK%2F%2Fkg%3D%3D

VIDEO TIME STAMP

00:00 – The Book Leads – Alyssa Berthiaume & Bridgett McGowen

00:53 - Introduction & Bio

02:21 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

06:04 - What does leadership mean to you?

07:49 - What brought you two together?

10:25 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

14:49 - Can you provide a general overview of the book, including chapters?

26:52 - What does it feel like to look back on your writing and book projects?

37:44 - What do you believe the writing and book-publishing industry will look like with AI gaining traction in creating books?

58:47 - What book has inspired you?

01:03:41 - What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

This series has become my Masterclass In Humanity. I'd love for you to join me and see what you take away from these conversations.

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