Bound & Determined

One of the questions Richelle gets asked the most is "How do I become a better writer?" While there are MANY ways to build your skills, this week's episode of Bound + Determined reveals my top five tips. Don't miss this episode of you're looking to build and train your writer's muscle!

In this episode, Richelle takes you behind-the-scenes so you can learn how she reviewed and assessed book proposals within a publisher. You'll learn the questions she asked before reading the first word, what she wanted to see in the first 2 pages, what most commonly gets missed, and so much more…

In this episode, Richelle talks with Needy author and podcast host Mara Glatzel about how to keep showing up for what you're creating when sh*t hits the fan, without sacrificing your needs. And, how to tackle the inner gremlins in your mind, because publishing a book is a vulnerable & brave act.

A moan. A sigh. A look of frustration. Richelle has seen it all when it comes to an aspiring non-fiction author realizing they need to write a book proposal to get a traditional book deal. While a marketable proposal is your ticket for entry in the tradition publishing world (and often in hybrid, too!) there are enormous benefits to YOU! And the benefits can go far beyond your book efforts. Tune in to this episode to hear all the perks you'll experience while creating your book proposal!

In this episode, you'll hear Richelle live coach her guest around her struggles with vulnerability, showing up to build her platform, and her concerns around getting parts of her proposal JUST RIGHT. Tune in this week to hear the advice for Laura May, and we'll bet you grab a little wisdom for yourself, too.

When you're going through the process of writing a book, there's nothing better than hearing from folks who have come before you. In this episode, Richelle shares some of the wisdom accomplished authors wish you knew about the book journey, and how they've navigated it.

This week on Bound + Determined, Richelle chats with Johanna Castillo, Senior Agent at Writers House Literary Agency. A seasoned professional in the publishing industry, Johanna was formerly Vice President & Executive Editor at Atria Books/Simon and Schuster and Editorial Director of Atria Español for nearly fifteen years.

Whether it's feeling separate from the crowd, "not enough", or a yearning for more fulfilling relationships— loneliness can be looked at through a clinical lens so we can find tools to work on it. This week, Richelle talks with Dr. Sylvia to get all the tips we need to feel less alone—especially during the holidays.

The holidays can be a sensitive season for folks--bringing up grief, loneliness and expectations. On this episode, Gina Moffa LCSW talks about how you can create an action plan for social engagements that will protect your heart and boundaries. She discusses how to have agency in your own grief. Richelle and Gina also discuss what lessons came up during the writing of her manuscript for Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go (August 2023).

In this episode, Richelle breaks down the 3 reasons to show up fully in your writing--even if it means going to the scary places. Vulnerability is a superpower for writers, so learn how to use yours to make the impact you desire with your book.