Authentic As F*ck with Sun Yi Laura Belgray: Writing, Publishing, And Selling Your Book
Watch Trailer Episode 123: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCZR76kR4eE/
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In this episode, I spoke with Laura Belgray on her process of publishing and marketing her book. Check out her book Tough Titties and join her mailing list at: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Writing a Book
17:53 Navigating the Publishing Process
36:04 Marketing and Selling the Book
42:54 The Art of Engaging Interviews
45:08 Shrimp Club: A Mastermind Experience
49:29 Navigating Creative Burnout
52:15 The Balance of Selling and Authenticity
56:20 The Myth of Passive Income
01:01:10 The Evolution of Writing in the Digital Age
01:08:51 The Maturing Landscape of Online Business
01:12:40 Future Writing Aspirations and Inspirations
01:18:31 The Role of Authenticity in Storytelling
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Keywords
writing process, book publishing, marketing strategies, memoir, nonfiction, author journey, book proposal, editing, storytelling, audience engagement, interviews, shrimp club, creative burnout, authenticity, passive income, writing, online business, storytelling, marketing, publishing
Summary
In this conversation, the speaker shares their journey of writing and publishing a book, detailing the challenges faced during the writing process, the intricacies of navigating the publishing industry, and the strategies employed for marketing and selling the book. The discussion highlights the importance of having a strong voice, the necessity of a well-structured proposal, and the significance of pre-orders and audience engagement in achieving book success. In this engaging conversation, Laura and her guest delve into the intricacies of interviews, the challenges of creative burnout, and the balance between authenticity and selling in the writing world. They explore the evolving landscape of online business, the myth of passive income, and the importance of storytelling in a digital age. The discussion also touches on future writing aspirations and the impact of AI on creative expression.
Takeaways
- Writing a book is often harder than anticipated.
- Having a strong voice and point of view is crucial.