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/

Azul Terronez, an expert in helping authors write their books in a short amount of time, shares tips on writing a book in thirty days. Topics include avoiding editing while writing, utilizing writing sprints, the importance of clarity and simplicity in writing, and setting word goals for productive writing sessions.

Azul Terronez, an expert in using artificial intelligence as an author, discusses the implications of AI in writing. They explore creativity in AI, the role of humans, and how AI tools like ChatGPT can unlock creativity. They also discuss using computer programs to generate book contents, overcoming writing challenges, and launching/marketing your book. The podcast offers a supportive community for writers on their journey.

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/

Twitter growth expert Stepan Hlinka shares strategies for growing a Twitter following, creating viral threads, and tactics for Instagram growth. They also discuss building a social media strategy and leveraging content to build an audience.