Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders

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.

Send us a textHave you ever felt stuck while writing? Whether it’s a blog, essay, short story, or novel, sometimes we just feel stuck and can’t move forward. Steve Vannoy and I are here today to talk about how you can get unstuck and step back into your writing genius this year. On today’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” we talk honestly about why I felt stuck writing the third book in our fiction series and the ways I’m fixing it. We also discuss what it means to write fiction with purpose.If you haven’t already heard the other three parts of “Authors Who Lead,” where Steve and I talk about our journey co-writing our Cinder Bottom fiction series, then check out Episode 186, Episode 193, and Episode 211. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textAfter witnessing 9/11 from her office on Wall Street, Miriam Schulman decided to quit her job and make a full-time living as a creative. She now teaches other artists around the world to develop their skills and create more time and freedom to do what they love.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Miriam Schulman about her journey making a living as an artist, as well as her book, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, coming out January 31, 2023.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWhile still working full-time as a teacher, Dominic Carrillo has written and published several award-winning books, both as a self-publisher and recently with a small indie publisher. Dominic has also had one of his books released in translation in Bulgaria. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Dominic about his journey through both types of publishing and his newest novel coming out next year titled Acts of Resistance. You can also check out our previous podcast episode with Dominic here on Episode 9.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textOnce you reach your goals in life, then what do you do? What’s next? This question is what inspired Bruce Turkel to pivot from running a successful ad agency for decades to selling it and becoming a public speaker. He had experienced burnout as most people do in their careers and needed to change something in his life. As a public speaker, he has found ways to use all of his talents of drawing, design, and what he learned running the ad agency.In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I talk with Bruce about branding and creativity, and his newest book, “Is That All There Is? What Are You Doing for the rest of Your Life?” and how it transformed his life.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWriting a book isn’t one of those things that you should wait for. You shouldn’t put it off until a future “someday” because writing a book can really change your life today. You might have started with planning and plotting your idea but then didn’t feel it was good enough or you aren’t ready to write. But the truth is no one is ever ready to write a book. You just have to make the choice and commitment to do it. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about why now is the right time to start writing the book that’s been on your heart and ways you can finally do it successfully.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textIn this time of hustle, sometimes it takes certain events to show us that we need to slow down and focus on what is really important. In Teresa McCloy’s life, it was her son’s drug addiction and death and her own workaholic addiction that forced her to reevaluate her life and how she was living it. She now intentionally lives a deeper and more meaningful life, slowing down and learning new behaviors.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Teresa about the inspiration and desire to change her life and her journey writing her book, “Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using the REALIFE Process.”Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/