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Episode 44: Getting Your Book Out in 2026
Episode Title:
The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 44: How to Get Your Book Out This Year
Episode Summary:
It’s the first official episode of 2026—and the final installment of Renée’s book-planning case study series. In this timely and motivating episode, Renée Lautermilch walks you through exactly what you need to do if this is the year you finally write and publish your book. From solidifying your goal to choosing the fastest writing method, building a chapter map, and assembling the right support team, this episode is a complete roadmap for authors who are done waiting and ready to execute.
Renée also shares why books don’t need to take years to write, how burnout derails progress, and why structure, not motivation, is what gets books finished. If “I want to publish my book this year” is one of your goals, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a realistic plan to make it happen.
What You’ll Hear:
Why books don’t need to take years to write and why many never get finished
How to choose a book concept that actually supports your goals
Why recording your book is often faster than typing
The role of chapter mapping in eliminating writer’s block
How to build and protect a weekly writing schedule
Why self-editing is really imposter syndrome in disguise
What a good editor actually does (and why AI can’t replace them)
Key decisions around formatting, covers, and Amazon KDP publishing
How to realistically write, publish, and launch your book within months, not years
Quote to Remember:
“Structure not motivation is what gets books finished and out into the world.”
Mentioned in This Episode:
Renée’s book: The One Hour Author - available on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, hardcover) and Audible
Free Chapter Map Template: smartpublishingservices/resources
KDP Publishing Course: SmartPublishingServices.com
Connect with Renée on Facebook - she’s the only Renée Lautermilch in the world
What’s Next:
More real-talk episodes designed to help you write, publish, and use your book as a powerful tool for your career or business without burnout or overwhelm.
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By Renée LautermilchEpisode Title:
The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 44: How to Get Your Book Out This Year
Episode Summary:
It’s the first official episode of 2026—and the final installment of Renée’s book-planning case study series. In this timely and motivating episode, Renée Lautermilch walks you through exactly what you need to do if this is the year you finally write and publish your book. From solidifying your goal to choosing the fastest writing method, building a chapter map, and assembling the right support team, this episode is a complete roadmap for authors who are done waiting and ready to execute.
Renée also shares why books don’t need to take years to write, how burnout derails progress, and why structure, not motivation, is what gets books finished. If “I want to publish my book this year” is one of your goals, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a realistic plan to make it happen.
What You’ll Hear:
Why books don’t need to take years to write and why many never get finished
How to choose a book concept that actually supports your goals
Why recording your book is often faster than typing
The role of chapter mapping in eliminating writer’s block
How to build and protect a weekly writing schedule
Why self-editing is really imposter syndrome in disguise
What a good editor actually does (and why AI can’t replace them)
Key decisions around formatting, covers, and Amazon KDP publishing
How to realistically write, publish, and launch your book within months, not years
Quote to Remember:
“Structure not motivation is what gets books finished and out into the world.”
Mentioned in This Episode:
Renée’s book: The One Hour Author - available on Amazon (Kindle, paperback, hardcover) and Audible
Free Chapter Map Template: smartpublishingservices/resources
KDP Publishing Course: SmartPublishingServices.com
Connect with Renée on Facebook - she’s the only Renée Lautermilch in the world
What’s Next:
More real-talk episodes designed to help you write, publish, and use your book as a powerful tool for your career or business without burnout or overwhelm.