Bookbound

One essay—that begins in your journal!—can change your life.

On this episode of Bookbound, we explore the inspiring journey of Chloé Cooper Jones, whose memoir, Easy Beauty, began as an essay and turned into a Pulitzer Prize Finalist memoir.

As Chloé navigated the publishing world, she came away with some important insights on how to invest in the industry, the power of actually finishing the writing projects you start, and how to find and work with your agent and editor team for maximum success.

And all of these pieces make up the magic (not luck!) that is publishing a book that makes you a better artist and person.

Don't miss this juicy conversation about embracing imperfections, fostering genuine collaboration, and the magic of assembling a stellar team. (Plus, you just might catch a sneak peek into Chloé's upcoming second book!)

Resources:

Easy Beauty by Chloé Cooper Jones
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Authenticity over urgency. That’s Dr. Aliza Pressman’s strategy when it comes to driving the marketing of her new book, The Five Principles of Parenting.

In this episode of Bookbound, developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman unveils the trials and triumphs behind her journey to authorship, encouraging authenticity over trendy marketing—because her book can and will stand the test of time.

Aliza's book journey started with her podcast and social media content. It led her to navigate literary agents, proposals, and editorial guidance, defying convention with a book deal sans proposal. She walks us through the importance her platform has played in finding her audience and guiding her writing, in addition to helping her navigate selling the book with authenticity in the launch process.

Throughout our conversation, Aliza talks about maintaining a heartfelt dedication to service, sharing how she wrote with the real-life needs of parent groups in mind. Her tale is sprinkled with valuable lessons, from the misfires of email mix-ups to the delicate art of pitching. The episode includes insights on the evolution of maternal caregiving, using platforms to foster connection, leveraging personal networks, and embracing the challenges women face in self-promotion, all underscored by Aliza's warm approach as she nears her twin celebrations: a 50th birthday and a 'book birthday' for her labor of love, The Five Principles of Parenting.

Resources:
Follow Aliza, buy her book, or listen to her podcast here.
Apply for Fran & Bethany’s Spring 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.

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What happens when a personal crisis transforms into a groundbreaking practice that spans a decade?

For Bonnie Wan, the answer was a book. How lucky for us!

Bonnie is a renowned and awarded Brand Strategist and Partner at Goodby Silverstein & Partners. And despite her accolades, she battled imposter syndrome and doubted whether she was married to the right man as she struggled to meet the demands of her busy life. In our conversation with Bonnie, we invite you to listen in on her very relatable story of going from feeling stuck in the throes of life's challenges to knowing who she is and what she wants.

In just ten minutes a day, Bonnie was able to distill what she was learning into a very accessible book that gets the essence of what it means to live a life of true “self-centerdness,” as in living in service to ourselves.

And now this book—her first—is a bestseller.

Talk about inspiring.

Dive into Bonnie’s bookbound journey as she learned how to transform crisis into clarity and mine self-doubt, strategically.

You won’t want to miss this one.

For more insights and stories like Bonnie’s, subscribe to Bookbound and connect with our hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman at bookboundpodcast.com.

Resources:
Connect with Bonnie
The Life Brief by Bonnie Wan

Apply for Fran & Bethany’s Spring 2024 BOOKBOUND Accelerator here.

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How many rejections is too many?

At what number of “passes” would you give up when it comes to getting an agent or landing a book deal?

Just how persistent do you really have to be to bring your book to life?

Meet Mita Mallick, a visionary in workplace diversity and a best-selling author. Mita shared her inspiring journey from countless rejections to achieving her dream of impacting future generations through her writing. Her story is a testament to perseverance, the power of personal loss as motivation, and the crucial role of marketing in the world of books. Her experience emphasizes the importance of knowing your audience, embracing every opportunity, and the resilience needed to overcome setbacks and transform them into triumphs. Every aspiring author and entrepreneur out there, remember: your next rejection could be exactly the redirection you need.

For more insights and stories like Mita's, subscribe to Bookbound and connect with our hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman at bookboundpodcast.com.

Resources:
Connect with Mita Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace by Mita Mallick

Apply for Fran & Bethany’s 2024 Mastermind here.

Produced by Share Your Genius

Welcome to Bookbound: The Podcast! In this short episode, your hosts, Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman, share their personal experiences and insights from their own publishing journeys. They give the inside scoop on how they published their first books and how it taught them to embrace their own author-ity. And they give you a glimpse into the exciting lineup of woman authors they'll be interviewing.

From transforming personal stories into published books to the importance of becoming an authority on your subject, this episode sets the stage for the insider conversations to come. Get ready to be both inspired and empowered to turn the story you can’t stop telling into a book the world needs to read.

To connect with the hosts and more, go to www.bookboundpodcast.com/

What’s the story you can’t stop telling? Fran and Bethany are here to help you write, sell, and launch it.

Critically acclaimed authors and bestselling book coaches Fran Hauser and Bethany Saltman are your hosts of Bookbound, the podcast for aspiring nonfiction authors who want to learn how to transform their ideas, expertise, and obsessions into successful books and publishing deals. Fran and Bethany interview accomplished authors who share the strategies and surprises behind their bookbound journeys. These behind-the-scenes conversations will inspire you to claim your own “author-ity” mindset and turn the story you can’t stop telling into a book the world needs to read.

To connect with the hosts and more, go to www.bookboundpodcast.com/