#375 - Behind-the-Scenes of the Book I Swore I’d Never Write
Jul 22, 2024
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Explore the author's journey of writing books, including the challenges faced and decision to write a time management book. Learn about the timeline and details of their writing plan, as well as the process of navigating the publishing journey. Get a peek behind-the-scenes of the upcoming book release and find out about upcoming book events and a Lazy Genius of the week.
Importance of securing personal codes for messaging privacy.
Significance of evolving perspectives towards authorship and value in book projects.
Deep dives
Discovering Lack of Privacy in Group Chats
Realizing that group chats between different phones are not private and unencrypted, the podcast episode highlights the need for secure messaging methods. The discussion reveals the creation of a personal code for messaging to ensure privacy among users. Despite the convenience of text encryption, issues like forgetting the code emphasize the importance of secure message transmission.
Journey to Writing Another Book
The episode delves into the journey of the podcast host from declaring she would never write another book after a previous publication to eventually embarking on a new book project. This transition unfolds with insights into her initial reluctance towards authorship, contrasting it with the evolving realization of the value she had to offer through a book on time management.
Navigating the Book Writing Process
The narration delves into the intricate process of writing a book, emphasizing the laborious tasks involved in refining the manuscript. Details on drafting book proposals, undergoing multiple rounds of edits from various editors, and the challenges of finalizing the book cover highlight the meticulous efforts behind creating a coherent and impactful publication.
Transitioning to a New Publishing Environment
The episode reveals the transition of the podcast host to a new publishing room within a renowned publishing house for her upcoming book release. Through discussions on the editorial process, book cover selection, and gathering endorsements, the narrative illustrates the author's shift to a different imprint aligned with her audience and book theme.
My third book, The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius, releases in 78 days! Completely arbitrary, but on this random summer Monday, it sounds fun to talk about some behind the scenes details about the book.
Helpful Companion Links
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