Easy Peasy Books
Easy Peasy Books: From Author to Authority is the inspiring and practical podcast for business professionals looking to transform their expertise into published works. Hosted by Gillian Whitney, a Livestream & Author Brand Strategist and three-time published author, this show features weekly conversations with successful writers who've navigated the journey from expertise to influence. Gillian also interviews industry experts in writing, publishing, and marketing to provide valuable insights.
The podcast explores three key pillars: crafting your manuscript, navigating self-publishing in the digital age, and implementing marketing strategies to attract your target audience. Whether you're penning your first draft or seeking to leverage your published material, Easy Peasy Books offers simple strategies to turn your literary work into your ultimate business card, opening doors to new opportunities, speaking engagements, and more clients.
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Easy Peasy Books
057: Kindle Book Publishing: What We Wish We'd Known with Sue Allen Clayton
Thinking about self-publishing but terrified of the reality behind those "write a Kindle book in a weekend" promises? Four-time author Sue Allen Clayton and I pull back the curtain on what it really takes to write and market a successful Kindle book in this masterclass "from the vault"! Sue shares her brutal awakening when her editor told her that her 200-page manuscript "sounded like a bunch of blog posts mushed together" – ouch! We dive deep into the four types of editors you actually need (spoiler: it's not just one person), the document management nightmares that can derail your launch, and why Amazon's promotional system feels designed to trip up first-time authors.
If you've been putting off your book project because you suspect it's harder than the gurus make it seem, this conversation will validate your instincts while giving you a realistic roadmap forward. We cover everything from the critical 30-day Amazon window to the secret sauce of category research, plus why investing in professional help isn't just recommended – it's essential. This episode is longer than usual, but we couldn't bear to cut the hard-won wisdom that could save you months of frustration and thousands of dollars in mistakes.
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