This episode may surprise you and ultimately give you the perspective you need to take action. From fear of the process and sharing in a group setting to concerns of taking up too much space or preferring private work, Leisse Wilcox and Dympna Weil share all the thoughts they had before, during, and after the Book Proposal Blueprint Program.

This week on Bound + Determined, I’m chatting with Kerry Dobson, a Group Program Architect who helps authors, established coaches, and experts craft and lead a signature group program that delivers real impact.

Kerry has created and led over 100 group programs and helped more than 200 people lead their own groups (including many authors or soon-to-be authors!) Her experience and graduate degree in Adult Learning have taught her the true power of groups. When created and led well, groups ignite passion, create long-lasting and meaningful connections, and, through the support and accountability that comes with a group, results are almost guaranteed.

Tune in to hear her suggestions and things to avoid when considering launching a group program, and hear the ways it can benefit you as an author!

This week on Bound + Determined, I’m thrilled to be in conversation with Marissa Eigenbrood, the President of Smith Publicity, a PR agency that I deeply admire. At Smith Publicity, Marissa leads a passionate team that champions a diverse range of literary voices. From established publishers to innovative hybrid presses, from independently published debut authors to influential keynote speakers and industry luminaries, Smith Publicity is committed to amplifying the voices of all authors.

Today on Bound and Determined, I’m chatting with Michelle Glogovac, The Podcast Matchmaker™, a podcast publicist, author of How To Get On Podcasts (McGraw Hill, 2024) and host of the award winning podcast, My Simplified Life. She works with entrepreneurs, authors, and experts to hone their storytelling abilities, grow their businesses, and elevate themselves as thought leaders. She’s also the Founder + CEO of The MLG Collective®.

Tune in to this episode to hear about the value of doing a podcast tour both before and after your book and how Michelle works with people to make their messages snappy and impactful! You’ll also learn about her experience becoming a published author.

This week on Bound + Determined, I’m sitting down with Lily Womble, author of Thank You, More Please, (Legacy Lit, June 2024) —a book I’ve proudly been a part of since a chance meeting with the author pre-pandemic.

I’m sitting down with my former client Jannese Torres, host of the award-winning podcast Yo Quiero Dinero and author of the upcoming book Financially Lit. We chat about how aligned partners seamlessly moved her through the process, how she never had to “convince” anyone her idea or story was worthy, what it was like to go from proposal to manuscript (including adding a whole new chapter on love and money as she navigated a divorce during book writing), and so much more.

Don’t miss this conversation with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong where we break down the anxieties of publishing a book, what still surprises her, how she decides what to write next, and her thoughts on the bestseller list.

This week on Bound + Determined, I’m giving you a pep talk on what your platform has the potential to be if you just begin…

Becoming a bestseller is a wonderful accomplishment, but for many who seek to see their books on shelves, it’s not the end-all-be-all, and for a vast majority, it’s a goal that can be more harmful than good.