Writing a book is no easy feat. So many authors reach the end of their first book and swear they'll never do it again.  But, they usually do. Like childbirth, the more time passes, the more you forget the pain. This week on Bound + Determined Richelle chats with Ana Homayoun, founder of Silicon Valley-based Green Ivy Educational Consulting, on what she's learned writing four books, and how her process has changed.

The publishing process comes with a lot of avenues for investment. From editorial help, to extra support in your business, to promotional teams—there’s much to consider when it comes to your bank account, your budget and your book. In this episode, Richelle breaks down the primary investments on the book journey and what you can expect to pay.

In this episode, Richelle sits down with Tricia Huffman, founder of Your Joyologist and author of F the Shoulds, Do the Wants, to discuss how the "shoulds" can keep us from writing our books and how to move through them.

In this episode, Richelle sits down with Amber Mundinger and Tamara Deike, co-founders of Bring Music Home--the brand and project started in March of 2020 to document what was happening to live music venues, their owners and employees across the country, and globally, during the pandemic and moving into the future. They discuss self-publishing this powerful book in less than a year, and the impact a book can make in the lives of others.

Building a community online isn't easy. It takes time. And sometimes it takes a while to find your footing...deciding how much to show up...how much to share...finding your lane. In this episode Richelle sits down with Natalie Thomas, media and entertainment veteran and blogger to discuss how she built her strong and engaged community.

You've heard Richelle talk about the power of her framework for creating book proposals (shout out to the Book Proposal Blueprint Course--get on the waitlist for next round!), but did you know that we can actually structure the content of our book with a bit of a system? For those of you in the midst of organizing your outline (or desperately seeking some organization) this week's Bound + Determined episode is for you.

When we're left in the waiting--our uncertainty grows. Our stories kick in. Once an agent has submitted your proposal to a publisher--what the heck is happening during those weeks you're waiting for a response? On this episode, Richelle breaks down the internal publisher protocol and how your work is being assessed.

Rejection is an inevitable part of the creative process. Actually, it's an inevitable part of LIFE! Knowing how to process rejection so we can keep moving toward our goals is essential.  Join Richelle and therapist Kristen Boice as they uncover the new science on rejection and the tools to move you through it.

Creating a powerful subtitle is a bit of an art and a science. In this episode, Richelle walks you through what to consider when creating a stand-out subtitle that will attract the right readers to your book. She’ll also take you through a few examples in real-time so you can see all the components at play.

Karla Salinari is a Certified Holistic Health Coach who specializes in the plant-based lifestyle. She inspires others to reconnect with their favorite cultural dishes in a healthier way and her upcoming book, Abuela’s Plant Based Kitchen will be released in April 2023. Together Richelle and Karla discuss the publishing journey and how to make the entire process worth the wait.