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.
Join us as we make the path from author to authority as easy peasy as possible!
Easy Peasy Books
059: From Reader to Author: Building Your Authority One Book at a Time with Gillian Whitney
Think you don't have time or money to read? In this solo episode, I'm tackling the uncomfortable truth a friend confided in me: they dream of being an author but have only read a handful of books since college. Here's my hot take: authors can't afford NOT to be readers. How can we expect anyone to buy and read OUR books if we don't believe reading is valuable? I'm showing you exactly how to slip reading into the cracks of your life – no cabin in the woods required – and how to access incredible books without spending a single penny.
I walk you through free resources that will transform your reading life: maximizing your library card with apps like Libby and Overdrive, unlocking Amazon Prime Reading (it's already included with your membership!), discovering Rebecca Wilson's Business Book Bites YouTube channel for curated business book recommendations, and exploring Amazon's "100 Books to Read in a Lifetime" list. Every book you read is a masterclass in storytelling, structure, and craft. If you've been using time or money as excuses, this episode eliminates every obstacle standing between you and becoming the kind of reader who writes books other people actually want to read. Building your authority starts with turning one page at a time. Easy peasy!
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Amazon Prime Reading
- Amazon’s “100 Books to Read in a Lifetime”
- Hoopla
- Libby
- Overdrive
- Rebecca Wilson’s Business Book Bites - YouTube Channel
- Gillian Whitney: linkedin.com/in/gillianwhitney
- For more information checkout EasyPeasyBooks.com