Send us a textAfter writing a book at age twelve, Travis Cody went on to establish himself in Hollywood at twenty-four and is known for his speed in writing scripts. Now, he helps other writers write, market, and consult in their book launch journey.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Travis Cody about his insights and experiences with finding success as a writer and screenwriter.Full show notesTIME STAMPS 00:02:26 Writing in blood, discovering passion at 12. Youngest journalist, making a living creatively.00:04:01 Joined writing team, became department head. Self-published.00:08:29 Hollywood mentor's death derails film fund.00:10:18 Complaints about talk show hosts causing pressure.00:15:26 Book connection led to $1 million revenue.00:16:20 Book as key to unlocking unforeseen opportunities.00:22:03 Insecurity about success: New York Times bestselling.00:25:30 Musician's approach to writing challenges societal norms.00:27:22 Editors' brains think faster than they type.00:31:34 Screenwriters in Hollywood rewrite their screenplays multiple times before showing them to anyone. This applies to writing a book as well. Filmmaking has three phases: preproduction, production, and post-production.00:32:55 Movie creation involves pre and postproduction steps.00:39:16 Hire an expert editor for best results.00:39:40 Editing ensures unbiased and thorough content.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textSo how do you get rid of that feeling that you feel like you’re naked in public? You know the one you get because you're writing a book and you dare to start telling someone that you’re writing a book. And then you start wondering, what was I thinking? On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about imposter syndrome, writer’s block, and owning the authorship journey and all the fears and feelings that come with it.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS📚 Write and Publish your bookCONNECT📷 Instagram🎬 TikTok👫🏻 Facebook💼 LinkedIn🐦‍⬛ Twitter🤝🏻 Apply to be GuestLEAVE A REVIEW✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts✍️ Review on Spotify🖱️ Episode Webpage

Send us a textDuring their second retirement, Amy Newmark and her husband, Bill, bought the Chicken Soup for the Soul company from the founders in 2008 at the height of the worst recession in decades. Amy had never read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book before this and was amazed at how much they impacted her. She soon became an author, editor-in-chief, and publisher, and her husband became the CEO.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Amy Newmark about buying and growing Chicken Soup for the Soul and her journey writing Chicken Soup for the Soul: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: 101 Stories about Trying New Things, Overcoming Fear and Broadening Your World.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textVasavi Kumar’s first book proposal was rejected, but then during an Instagram Live, the same agent that turned her down contacted her about writing a different book. Through her new book, Vasavi shares what she’s learned since she was first diagnosed with a mental illness at age nineteen and how to succeed using the power of your voice.In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to author and speaker Vasavi Kumar about her journey writing her book, “Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams.”Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textWriting a book can be one of the hardest things you ever decide to do. In fact, it might be the thing that's been on your mind the most lately. And if you're listening to this podcast, you probably wondered, what does it really take to have a book come out of you? The courage to write takes more than just the ideas of a good book. It takes the fortitude and courage to stand in the face of fear and keep writing. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the many obstacles you may face and how to find the courage to write a book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textDaisy Alpert Florin has a degree in history but never became a history professor or researcher. While getting her degree, she found a love for writing but never believed she could actually make a living as a writer. She ended up in careers that were in tangential fields to writing, such as an editor’s assistant and a daily journalist. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Daisy Alpert Florin about her meandering journey to finally writing her novel, My Last Innocent Year: A Novel, and what inspiring writers need to know.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textCody McLain grew up in foster care, lost both his parents at a young age, and faced tremendous adversity throughout his youth. But with persistence and determination, he not only managed to overcome these challenges but also forged his own path to success and became a millionaire. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Cody McLain about his life experiences and his book, From Foster Care to Millionaire, and how the journey of writing created healing and change in his and others’ lives.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textHave you ever thought to yourself, I really want to write this book, but it feels like if I do I might not succeed? Maybe you think you’ll start but not finish, or maybe you’ll start and it won’t be any good? For the authors I help, whether they’ve written one book, ten books, or none at all, their biggest fear is failing.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the art of failure and how we often forget how important failure is because we are trained to think about how to succeed.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textJamie Blaine happened to take an online job as a “love coach” and ended up coaching Vicky Lanzone, who was trying to save her crumbling marriage. Inevitably, the marriage fell apart, and Vicky and Jamie kept in touch. Over the years, they’ve ended up being great friends and co-authors. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone about their book, Life Is Crazy and We're All Going to Die: A Book about Hope in Strange Places, and we explore the challenges and rewards of writing with vulnerability.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/

Send us a textScott Jeffrey Miller reads three books a week for his popular leadership podcast. As one of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's former colleagues, a ghostwriter, and author of many successful leadership books, Scott has gained many valuable insights for authors who want to succeed. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Scott about the world of book writing, mentorship, and effective book launches. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/