Send us a textOne of the most difficult parts of writing a memoir for an author is being vulnerable and honest on the page. We worry about how many details to add and whether our story will hurt others, so we tend to edit ourselves. I was impressed with how vulnerable and open Laura Whitfield is in her memoir.In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to Laura Whitfield about her journey writing her memoir, Untethered: Faith, Failure, and Finding Solid Ground, and how to be vulnerable on the page.Timestamp:01:02 "Excited to talk with the honest author about memoir."04:17 Honesty in writing, serving the reader.08:57 Interesting life inspires women to write memoirs.12:32 Writing about my younger self brought compassion.13:43 Grateful for Grace and the importance of stories.17:07 Grateful for my parents; telling their story was painful.20:32 You can only control your writing.24:22 Imagine, go, tell the truth, and use your senses.29:40 Women participating in the strike. Intriguing and inspiring.31:07 Passion and emotion bring universal truths to writing.34:39 Team members specialize, giving me the confidence to write.39:01 Keep creating and sharing your truth.40:16 2 years writing, needed encouragement, connected on Instagram.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textKevin Kruse is a New York Times bestselling author who was on our podcast Episode 56. Although he celebrates his bestselling status, it’s his self-published books that make him more money. This is why I encourage authors to prioritize writing an impactful book and focus on what they can control rather than becoming overly fixated on bestseller lists. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the elusive nature of the Bestseller Status and what authors should actually focus on.Timestamp:00:00 Podcast dedicated to inspiring authors and leaders.04:52 Factors for New York Times bestseller list.07:49 Focus on reviews and target audience award.10:22 Focus on writing a great book, not lists.14:30 Learn how to write a book here.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textIn this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to Deb Schell about her book, “Creator to Community Builder: Find Calm While Building an Online Community”, and the art of community-building, book writing, and the challenges authors face in today's landscape.Timestamp:00:00:51 Appreciates work building community in calm, strategic way.00:05:28 Feeling disheartened, found community, learned valuable lesson.00:06:46 Striving for connection over mere content creation.00:10:05 Event in Portugal with community, retreat, Pictionary.00:14:49 Decided to write a book not a course.00:16:34 Overcoming mental blocks in writing process.00:20:23 Clear, actionable steps and community building insights.00:24:09 Community members share experiences and support each other.00:25:39 Achieving milestones in reviews for Starbucks reward.00:30:57 Write what you know, use community for support.00:32:53 Expand writing from client to personal stories.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textThere are times when I sit down to write, or create anything, and I just get stuck. I get stuck in my head. I get stuck in the past. I get stuck on how good it should be or would be or if I could do it better. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the common struggle all of us authors have at one point or another of getting stuck in a creative funk and how to overcome these blocks and reignite your writing.Timestamp:00:00:36 Struggle to let go, start creating again.00:05:20 Funnel blockage: forgive, let go, start small.00:08:26 Create new space, ritual; don't be conventional. Invite coworker for collaboration.00:11:46 Fear of praise and being seen and promoting work.00:14:49 Community for leaders and aspiring authors, only $90 for 90 days00:16:09 Celebrate authors. Let's connect on socials.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textNovember is NaNoWriMo, which is National Novel Writing Month. You can join thousands of other writers all over the world to write 50,000 words in one month. Are you ready to take on the challenge of writing a book in thirty days?On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the benefits of joining NaNoWriMo and share my top tips for getting ready for this challenge.Timestamp:00:00:02 NaNoWriMo: Write a novel in 30 days.00:06:30 Write more every day, to avoid negative accumulation.00:09:04 Be present, take deep breaths, feel it.00:10:55 Settle into the ground, relax, and breathe.00:14:12 Book unknown, use meditation, calm, write. Good luck.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textI hate to admit it, but oftentimes when I start writing a book, I think to myself, I sure hope this doesn’t suck. What if people read it and don’t like it? What if it’s the worst thing I’ve ever done? This is permanent; it goes out into the world. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how to make sure you write a book that doesn’t suck and the three things (and one bonus one!) you can do today to win the confidence you need to get writing.Time Stamp:00:00:19 Content creator teaching small business owners writing.00:05:11 Writing to help people find their purpose.00:08:05 False beliefs about money hinder purpose-driven writing.00:10:14 Young writer curating media, feeling trapped creatively.00:15:25 Writer receives an unexpected call from an FBI agent.00:17:00 Fraudster promised to help, lied, and stole.00:22:17 Writing book: finding worth through personal experiences.00:26:22 Discovering my voice, writing with purpose00:28:43 Embracing writing journey, exploring, and publishing.00:32:49 Writing takes unexpected steps, unlocking opportunities.00:35:22 Traditional, self, and hybrid: Writing publishing options.00:39:29 Susie, thank you for bringing my book to life. Writing with purpose gives me joy.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textSuzi Hunn only found her love for being an entrepreneur after her entire savings from her job as an educator was stolen. Through her journey of healing afterward and the process of writing her book, she realized her own worth and her true mission to help people bring together their own worlds of mission and money.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Suzi about her book-writing journey and how it helped clarify the message she shares with others.Time Stamp:00:00:19 Content creator teaching small business owners writing.00:05:11 Writing to help people find their purpose.00:08:05 False beliefs about money hinder purpose-driven writing.00:10:14 Young writer curating media, feeling trapped creatively.00:15:25 Writer receives an unexpected call from an FBI agent.00:17:00 Fraudster promised to help, lied, and stole.00:22:17 Writing book: finding worth through personal experiences.00:26:22 Discovering my voice, writing with purpose00:28:43 Embracing writing journey, exploring, and publishing.00:32:49 Writing takes unexpected steps, unlocking opportunities.00:35:22 Traditional, self, and hybrid: Writing publishing options.00:39:29 Susie, thank you for bringing my book to life. Writing with purpose gives me joy.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textOne question I am asked quite often is "Is writing a book worth the time, money, and effort?" Authors want to know if they will earn back everything that they invest in it: their time, the cost of editing, designing, and launching their book. The truth is, it depends. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about why it depends whether it’s worth writing a book, the role of big publishers, and the importance of long-term commitment and marketing.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be a GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textAfter writing a book at age twelve, Travis Cody went on to establish himself in Hollywood at twenty-four and is known for his speed in writing scripts. Now, he helps other writers write, market, and consult in their book launch journey.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Travis Cody about his insights and experiences with finding success as a writer and screenwriter.Full show notesTIME STAMPS 00:02:26 Writing in blood, discovering passion at 12. Youngest journalist, making a living creatively.00:04:01 Joined writing team, became department head. Self-published.00:08:29 Hollywood mentor's death derails film fund.00:10:18 Complaints about talk show hosts causing pressure.00:15:26 Book connection led to $1 million revenue.00:16:20 Book as key to unlocking unforeseen opportunities.00:22:03 Insecurity about success: New York Times bestselling.00:25:30 Musician's approach to writing challenges societal norms.00:27:22 Editors' brains think faster than they type.00:31:34 Screenwriters in Hollywood rewrite their screenplays multiple times before showing them to anyone. This applies to writing a book as well. Filmmaking has three phases: preproduction, production, and post-production.00:32:55 Movie creation involves pre and postproduction steps.00:39:16 Hire an expert editor for best results.00:39:40 Editing ensures unbiased and thorough content.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textSo how do you get rid of that feeling that you feel like you’re naked in public? You know the one you get because you're writing a book and you dare to start telling someone that you’re writing a book. And then you start wondering, what was I thinking? On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about imposter syndrome, writer’s block, and owning the authorship journey and all the fears and feelings that come with it.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textDuring their second retirement, Amy Newmark and her husband, Bill, bought the Chicken Soup for the Soul company from the founders in 2008 at the height of the worst recession in decades. Amy had never read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book before this and was amazed at how much they impacted her. She soon became an author, editor-in-chief, and publisher, and her husband became the CEO.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Amy Newmark about buying and growing Chicken Soup for the Soul and her journey writing Chicken Soup for the Soul: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: 101 Stories about Trying New Things, Overcoming Fear and Broadening Your World.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textVasavi Kumar’s first book proposal was rejected, but then during an Instagram Live, the same agent that turned her down contacted her about writing a different book. Through her new book, Vasavi shares what she’s learned since she was first diagnosed with a mental illness at age nineteen and how to succeed using the power of your voice.In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to author and speaker Vasavi Kumar about her journey writing her book, “Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams.”Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWriting a book can be one of the hardest things you ever decide to do. In fact, it might be the thing that's been on your mind the most lately. And if you're listening to this podcast, you probably wondered, what does it really take to have a book come out of you? The courage to write takes more than just the ideas of a good book. It takes the fortitude and courage to stand in the face of fear and keep writing. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the many obstacles you may face and how to find the courage to write a book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textDaisy Alpert Florin has a degree in history but never became a history professor or researcher. While getting her degree, she found a love for writing but never believed she could actually make a living as a writer. She ended up in careers that were in tangential fields to writing, such as an editor’s assistant and a daily journalist. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Daisy Alpert Florin about her meandering journey to finally writing her novel, My Last Innocent Year: A Novel, and what inspiring writers need to know.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textCody McLain grew up in foster care, lost both his parents at a young age, and faced tremendous adversity throughout his youth. But with persistence and determination, he not only managed to overcome these challenges but also forged his own path to success and became a millionaire. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Cody McLain about his life experiences and his book, From Foster Care to Millionaire, and how the journey of writing created healing and change in his and others’ lives.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textHave you ever thought to yourself, I really want to write this book, but it feels like if I do I might not succeed? Maybe you think you’ll start but not finish, or maybe you’ll start and it won’t be any good? For the authors I help, whether they’ve written one book, ten books, or none at all, their biggest fear is failing.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the art of failure and how we often forget how important failure is because we are trained to think about how to succeed.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textJamie Blaine happened to take an online job as a “love coach” and ended up coaching Vicky Lanzone, who was trying to save her crumbling marriage. Inevitably, the marriage fell apart, and Vicky and Jamie kept in touch. Over the years, they’ve ended up being great friends and co-authors. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone about their book, Life Is Crazy and We're All Going to Die: A Book about Hope in Strange Places, and we explore the challenges and rewards of writing with vulnerability.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textScott Jeffrey Miller reads three books a week for his popular leadership podcast. As one of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's former colleagues, a ghostwriter, and author of many successful leadership books, Scott has gained many valuable insights for authors who want to succeed. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Scott about the world of book writing, mentorship, and effective book launches. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textMatt Treacey combined his background in ecological science with his work as a marketing consultant for the world’s top business authors. He discovered that marketing can follow the same healthy growth orders of natural ecosystems and that authors can implement these ideas to create their own healthy marketing plans.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Matt about his book, Natural Orders: Email Marketing Automation Strategy for Small Online Business, and how authors can see marketing as growing healthy relationships rather than a one-time stressful venture. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textHave you ever thought about writing a book but found yourself coming up with excuse after excuse for pushing it off? Maybe you’ve gotten busier since the last time you thought about it. Maybe you had a child or changed jobs or got into a new hobby, so how could you possibly have time to write? I see this often with the leaders that I work with; these business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals have very busy schedules already, and finding the time to write a book can seem almost impossible.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the five things you can do to increase your writing even if you don’t have time. I hope this helps you get out of your head and get your words onto the page.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWhen Terri Trespicio was invited to do a TEDx Talk, she had no idea what subject she would speak on. Her talk now has over eight million views. Years later when she decided she wanted to write a book, she faced the same issue. She was told to include the ideas from her TEDx Talk, but she didn’t have a solid idea of the book’s overall theme or purpose. The first draft of her book looked very different from the book it is today, which Mel Robbins describes as “A. MUST. READ.”In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Terri about her book, Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life That Matters to You, and how to create a life you enjoy.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textI met Sybil Hall when we were teaching in an international school in Shanghai. She also taught in Rome, Dubai, and Brussels and has a track record of empowering educators worldwide to define their purpose and cultivate their well-being. But even with her years of experience in education, she knew she would need help writing and publishing her book, so she joined one of our “Authors Who Lead” coaching programs.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Sybil about her journey writing her book, Burn Bright, Not Out: 35 Lessons That Cultivate Teacher Well-Being, and how she used ChatGPT during the editing and marketing of her book.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textJoe Hawley was an NFL player for eight seasons before leaving his lucrative career to live in a van with an adopted dog named Freedom. Through a mutual friend, Joe came to us at “Authors Who Lead” to get help writing a book about his experiences in football and in the wilderness. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Joe about his book journey as well as the inner transformational journey he took to find out who he was after his successful football career.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textIf you’re trying to write a book or do anything creative, sometimes you may find yourself in a rut. So many times we can get stuck in our heads about the action we need to take or we can turn to other people to wonder what we should do. And oftentimes it's not the action you take or what direction you go, it's the fact that you're taking that small step and small steps that are actually the best way to go anywhere.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about this feeling of being stuck and give suggestions for you to work your way through it, including a meditation to follow.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textNashville is where Megan Katarina fell in love with the craft behind the music, but it’s also where she faced the hardest times in her life. In her poetry and her songs, she tells these stories in her own unique way. As an award-winning artist, Megan has worked alongside other musicians but prefers singing and telling her stories at intimate house concerts. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Megan Katarina about her upcoming poetry book, her Kickstarter campaign, and how her storytelling gift came about.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textFormerly stricken with the fear of public speaking, Linda Ugelow now helps entrepreneurs, authors, company leaders, and teams transform their speaking experience from dread to delight. She started her journey by going live on Periscope where she had to bring all her psychology education to play to overcome her fears. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Linda about her early experiences with public speaking and how her book, Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams has transformed her and continues to help others gently.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textLarry Winter didn’t consider himself a writer even though he had dozens of filled journals and a distinguished career requiring thoughtful and educated writing. Becoming an author was never in his life plan.But when he needed to retire early, he started wondering what his new purpose and meaning in life would be. His dad suggested that now he had the time, he should write a book about their family’s journey with mental illness. Larry thought that was a great idea and started researching how to write a book. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Larry Winter, writing as LJ Winter, about how we ended up working together and about the roller-coaster journey of writing his book, SuperHuman Being: Be Bold, Be Imperfect, Be Present, and Recover.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textDo you have an idea for a book but don’t know where to start? Question after question may come to your mind as you wonder how to write your book. That’s why we here at “Authors Who Lead” have programs and a community to support writers. It can be overwhelming to research all the steps that need to happen between thinking of your original book idea and putting a finished book in your readers’ hands. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the reasons people don’t get their books written, how you can avoid those obstacles, and how you can join our community of authors to help you to write, publish, and market your book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textYuri Kruman was born in the Soviet Union and became an Orthodox Jew in a place where religion is illegal. He has been an immigrant twice, he’s college educated and has written nine books, yet still felt like he started his journey with zero life skills. The dichotomy of this led him to be curious about the conversations happening in his personal and business worlds and he worked hard to understand the chaos in his life.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Yuri about his book, Be Your Own Commander In Chief: The Authoritative Guide to Creating A Life of Clarity, Meaning, Impact & Success in Times of Chaos, and how it changed his life.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textEmmy Sobieski was told she was too old to get into corporate investing, so she started her own company coaching investment. During this time, she offered courses about investing and the five fastest careers to build wealth. She now works for Robbie Crabtree of Competitive Storytelling, who encouraged her to write her book.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Emmy about her book, $100M Careers: The 5 Fastest Career Paths to Wealth Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, why she wrote it, and how you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room in order to build wealth.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWhen Nick Gray moved to New York City, he didn’t know anyone. He began going to different kinds of events and parties to meet people, but he quickly became disappointed that he still wasn’t connecting with anyone. He soon realized that what he needed were better parties, so he decided to host his own. Through hosting over five hundred of his own parties, Nick learned what a successful party looked like, and people soon sought him out for party-hosting advice.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Nick about his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, and his journey going from hosting museum tours to hosting successful parties.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textChatGPT is an AI (artificial intelligence) learning tool that is able to have an “intelligent” conversation with you about topics of your choosing. There are free and paid subscription versions of this AI.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how to use ChatGpt to create a twelve-month marketing plan to launch your book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textEarly in Mara Glatzel’s career, she worked as a therapist and had some interest in coaching, but she was feeling burnt out. At that time, burnout was more of a badge of honor, and there weren’t many conversations about self-care for mental health professionals. But she did enjoy writing her successful body-image blog on the side, which led her to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur. Building her own business helped her do what she loved and changed every aspect of her life.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Mara about her journey building her business and how she overcame self-doubt to write her book, Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textAs a financial advisor, Gayle Colman always thought that she and other advisors could do better. They taught all the right plans, answers, and numbers so that people could thrive, but even when their clients did everything right, they weren’t at the happiness and success levels they thought they should be. Gayle then started asking questions about bringing the wisdom of our bodies into the matters of money, and the words “somatic finance” came to her in response.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Gayle Colman about her journey discovering somatic finance, about her book, The Body of Money: A Self-Help Guide to Creating Sustainable Wealth through Innate Intelligence, and why you should listen to your body when it comes to your finances.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textThere are a lot of reasons to write a book, and many of them are important to our business, our life, or our legacy. But often I notice that when people talk about wanting to write a book, it’s often just that—talk. I want you to overcome just talking about writing a book and actually take action to do it.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the six reasons you should write a book now and how our coaching programs can help you take action today.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textThe moment you finish the first draft of your manuscript, you enter an incredibly vulnerable period as an author. Even though we writers have done what many people wish they could do, it’s still terrifying because it’s an internal feat and now we need to figure out the next steps. Kristal Lau is a medical doctor with two young children who has wanted to write a book for many years. She decided she needed accountability and direction, so she joined one of our “Authors Who Lead” coaching groups and has not only finished her book but is currently publishing it. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Kristal Lau about her journey writing her book, Postpartum 30: Thirty Days to a Nurtured Fourth Trimester, her fears and struggles along the way, and how it transformed her personally and professionally.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textMindy Martell’s biggest passion in life has been helping apparel entrepreneurs navigate the industry. She has developed curriculum and teaches others, and has now even written a book about it. And after seeing the need for it, she even built her own factory for making apparel in the United States. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Mindy Martell about her journey to learn and teach others about the apparel industry, why she owns her own factory, and how her book, “Get It Made, Build Your Clothing Line From Idea to Reality” is an extension of that passion.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWriting a book is not easy. There are many challenges to face and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Very often people get stuck in their heads before they even begin to write. So if you’ve been wanting to write a book but you just don't know how to start, this episode is for you. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the biggest challenges to writing a nonfiction book and share five tips to help you get started today.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textThe majority of people who buy books today find them on Amazon. Although this isn’t the only place to publish, it is one of the best places to get your book out there. But where do you start? What should you know before you upload to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)?On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about what you need to know before you start your self-publishing journey.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWriting a book can be a challenging but rewarding experience. Before you start, it's important to think about what you want to achieve with your book and who your target audience is.You'll also need to consider the time and effort required to write a book, and make a plan for staying motivated and on track. Remember that writing is a skill that can be developed with practice, so don't be discouraged if you encounter obstacles along the way. With persistence and dedication, you can bring your book to life and share your story with the world.Ted Smith agrees that writing a book can be a challenging but rewarding experience. As a member of our “Authors Who Lead” community, Ted wrote and published his first book and is writing his second. Being familiar with the process and journey of writing, he now feels he can concentrate more on his creative side and be in more flow as he writes.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Ted Smith about his journey writing his book, Healthy Me, Happy We: Transforming Relationships with Yourself and Others, and how writing his second book has been a very different experience. If you haven’t yet listened to our previous podcast with Ted, you can listen to Episode 154 where we discuss in more detail his journey with writing his first book.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textFinding the right book coach can be a great investment for your writing career, especially if you’re intending on becoming a speaker, building your brand, or just want to get better at writing to have a book that you're proud of. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about what exactly a book coach can do for you and five tips to consider when you’re looking to hire one.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textThere are many fears that we face as creators. Steven Pressfield calls these fears “resistance.” Although unpleasant, I don’t believe we should eliminate fear altogether. In fact, I think in some cases we can reframe them and turn them into motivation and inspiration.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I will talk about the seven types of fears we face as writers and how to overcome them. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textOne of the biggest struggles that most creators face when writing and sharing their work is the notion of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome isn’t something new and isn’t even something to be afraid of, but it is something you want to understand so that you can attack and destroy it.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I share six secret strategies that can help you defeat and kill imposter syndrome and lead to a more positive and accurate self-image, reduce doubt, and build the confidence you need to share your book.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textI had a university friend once who needed to borrow my computer. He sat down at it early in the morning, and by the time I got back home that evening, he had no more words in his document than he had when he started hours before. He had spent the entire day writing, editing, deleting, and rewriting, only to have zero progress by the end of the day.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I share how you can avoid this kind of disappointment and frustration and actually sit down and write your book in thirty days. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textThe idea of artificial intelligence has been around for a long time, but what does it matter to writers and what can we do about it? A.I. is starting to revolutionize how people think about creating any work like writing books or even designing book covers. This new tech brings out fears, concerns, and controversy among creatives, educators, and anyone whose lives may be affected. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about using artificial intelligence as an author and I give an overview of what ChatGPT is and how you can use it.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textSteve Sims wrote his newest book out of pure aggravation. After he wrote his first book, he told me on an earlier podcast, Episode 19, that he didn’t ever plan on writing another book. But then the pandemic hit, and Steve suddenly didn’t have to travel every month. He had time to be with his family and to breathe and to think. But what he saw happening around the world angered him as people tore each other down instead of challenging and supporting one another.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Steve about his journey writing his newest book, Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals, and how making big, stupid goals can impact our lives and our businesses.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textDaria Vodopianova turned down two invites to speak on TEDx stages because she believed she didn’t have anything to share. A nonprofit group talked her into telling her story, and there she realized that she did have something to share and she could indeed be an example to others and make an impact as a speaker.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Daria about speaking on stages and her journey to create She Leads, her business that helps grow other female leaders.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textDo you feel like you’re wasting your time creating content for social media? Stepan Hlinka felt like that a few years ago, but then he went from 700 Twitter followers to 50,000. He heard all the advice about how to increase social media followers, but he came from an advertising background and decided to try something different—and it worked. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Stepan Hlinka about how he grew his Twitter followers and how the same ideas can work on other social media platforms.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/