Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behind-the-scenes insights about how first-time authors overcame their fears and found the courage to write? Are you curious about how successful bestselling authors write or learn how to publish and market a book? Have you thought, "I'd like to write a book," but I don't know where to start? I explore authors' journeys, how they craft their stories, become published, and share their art of writing books with the world. You are meant to write the book now and be inspired by those who have done it.
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May 12, 2023 • 34min
Do I Need an Original Idea to Write a Book? | Yuri Kruman
Send us a textYuri Kruman was born in the Soviet Union and became an Orthodox Jew in a place where religion is illegal. He has been an immigrant twice, he’s college educated and has written nine books, yet still felt like he started his journey with zero life skills. The dichotomy of this led him to be curious about the conversations happening in his personal and business worlds and he worked hard to understand the chaos in his life.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Yuri about his book, Be Your Own Commander In Chief: The Authoritative Guide to Creating A Life of Clarity, Meaning, Impact & Success in Times of Chaos, and how it changed his life.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
May 5, 2023 • 49min
100 Million Dollar Careers | Emmy Sobieski
Send us a textEmmy Sobieski was told she was too old to get into corporate investing, so she started her own company coaching investment. During this time, she offered courses about investing and the five fastest careers to build wealth. She now works for Robbie Crabtree of Competitive Storytelling, who encouraged her to write her book.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Emmy about her book, $100M Careers: The 5 Fastest Career Paths to Wealth Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, why she wrote it, and how you don’t have to be the smartest person in the room in order to build wealth.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Apr 28, 2023 • 45min
Create the Perfect Book-Signing Event | Nick Gray
Send us a textWhen Nick Gray moved to New York City, he didn’t know anyone. He began going to different kinds of events and parties to meet people, but he quickly became disappointed that he still wasn’t connecting with anyone. He soon realized that what he needed were better parties, so he decided to host his own. Through hosting over five hundred of his own parties, Nick learned what a successful party looked like, and people soon sought him out for party-hosting advice.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Nick about his book, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings, and his journey going from hosting museum tours to hosting successful parties.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Apr 21, 2023 • 19min
How to Create a Twelve-Month Marketing Plan with ChatGPT | Azul Terronez
Send us a textChatGPT is an AI (artificial intelligence) learning tool that is able to have an “intelligent” conversation with you about topics of your choosing. There are free and paid subscription versions of this AI.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about how to use ChatGpt to create a twelve-month marketing plan to launch your book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Apr 14, 2023 • 41min
Overcoming Perfectionism | Mara Glatzel
Send us a textEarly in Mara Glatzel’s career, she worked as a therapist and had some interest in coaching, but she was feeling burnt out. At that time, burnout was more of a badge of honor, and there weren’t many conversations about self-care for mental health professionals. But she did enjoy writing her successful body-image blog on the side, which led her to learn more about becoming an entrepreneur. Building her own business helped her do what she loved and changed every aspect of her life.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Mara about her journey building her business and how she overcame self-doubt to write her book, Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Apr 7, 2023 • 39min
How to Write a Book When No One Else Will | Gayle Colman
Send us a textAs a financial advisor, Gayle Colman always thought that she and other advisors could do better. They taught all the right plans, answers, and numbers so that people could thrive, but even when their clients did everything right, they weren’t at the happiness and success levels they thought they should be. Gayle then started asking questions about bringing the wisdom of our bodies into the matters of money, and the words “somatic finance” came to her in response.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Gayle Colman about her journey discovering somatic finance, about her book, The Body of Money: A Self-Help Guide to Creating Sustainable Wealth through Innate Intelligence, and why you should listen to your body when it comes to your finances.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Mar 30, 2023 • 23min
Six Reasons You Should Consider Writing a Book Now Instead of Waiting | Azul Terronez
Guest Azul Terronez, a book writing coach, discusses six compelling reasons to write a book now, including establishing credibility, authority, and generating income. The podcast emphasizes the importance of taking action and starting to write in the present moment. It also introduces affordable writing programs and opportunities to help aspiring authors write, publish, and market their books.
Mar 23, 2023 • 36min
What's Your Biggest Fear When Writing a Book? | Kristal Lau
Send us a textThe moment you finish the first draft of your manuscript, you enter an incredibly vulnerable period as an author. Even though we writers have done what many people wish they could do, it’s still terrifying because it’s an internal feat and now we need to figure out the next steps. Kristal Lau is a medical doctor with two young children who has wanted to write a book for many years. She decided she needed accountability and direction, so she joined one of our “Authors Who Lead” coaching groups and has not only finished her book but is currently publishing it. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Kristal Lau about her journey writing her book, Postpartum 30: Thirty Days to a Nurtured Fourth Trimester, her fears and struggles along the way, and how it transformed her personally and professionally.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Mar 17, 2023 • 34min
How to Write a Book to Enhance Your Business | Mindy Martell
Send us a textMindy Martell’s biggest passion in life has been helping apparel entrepreneurs navigate the industry. She has developed curriculum and teaches others, and has now even written a book about it. And after seeing the need for it, she even built her own factory for making apparel in the United States. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Mindy Martell about her journey to learn and teach others about the apparel industry, why she owns her own factory, and how her book, “Get It Made, Build Your Clothing Line From Idea to Reality” is an extension of that passion.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Mar 10, 2023 • 28min
Top Five Tips for Writing Non-fiction | Azul Terronez
Azul Terronez, an expert in writing non-fiction books, shares his top five tips for writing a non-fiction book. He discusses the challenges of starting, choosing a marketable and meaningful topic, the importance of research, and the benefits of joining a writing community. Visit authorswholead.com to start your writing and publishing journey!
