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 — Business Book Coach, Author Visibility Strategist, and five-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 book, 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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083: Writing Your Book When English Isn't Your First Language with Linda Jayne Turner
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What if the language barrier is the only thing standing between you and publishing your book? In this episode, I sit down with Linda Jayne Turner, an academic editor based in Prague who has spent over 25 years helping non-native English speakers get their work published internationally. Born in Yorkshire, educated in Scotland, and now a dual UK/Czech citizen, Linda brings a unique perspective to the conversation about writing and editing across languages and cultures.
We explore the most common fears non-native English speakers face when writing a book in English, and Linda shares practical strategies for overcoming them. From the importance of preserving author voice during the editing process to knowing when to write originally in English versus translating, Linda breaks down what it really takes to turn your expertise into a credible, professional book. I also share my own experience co-authoring "Your Voice Matters" with Tiina Järvet, whose Estonian background created fascinating word choice challenges during editing. If you've been letting language hold you back from writing your book, this episode will show you that your message matters more than perfect English.
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