Publish Your Purpose: An Author’s Journey

In this episode we cover –

• Trust the process
• The book launch
• Inspiration
• The impact of the Author’s Academy
• Marketing options

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Purpose Driven Publishing Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

In this episode we cover –

• The End Game
• Marketing Efforts
• Book Description
• Packing it All Up
• Accountability Partners

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

In this episode we cover –

• PDF – Read it, read it again, Now read it again.
• Celebrate the win – “Pause to reflect”. You did it!
• Going in again to re-read “air plane” mode
• Lock it down – no more time for bright ideas
• Verb choice
• The Proof Book arrives – special day
• Read it again, line by line report
• Authors Academy is roadmap and guide
• Ownership and Responsibility – Don’t be the weakest link
• Advance reader teams – proofing and errors

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

In this episode we cover –

• The ins and outs of cover designs and what to consider.
• Pros and Cons of 99 Designs
• The Amazingly talented Lisa Knight has joined Team PYP
• The unique relationship between an Author and Designer
• Accountability + Collaboration = Brilliant Beauty
• Working with a designer and the importance of flexibility
• It’s not just the Cover, it’s the spine and back as equally important
• Bottom line:  This is the Fun Stuff, relish in the moment.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

Welcome to episode 18 of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson.

In this episode we cover -

• The manuscript process
• Don't lose spirit in the editorial process
• Manuscript needs TLC
• Caught up in the complexity of the process
• The power of goal-setting
• Get your mind right to get your words write
• The words will love you back if written out of love
• PYP Process geared toward Type A overachievers/go-getters

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo take will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hand. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Music provided by www.bensound.com

Welcome to episode 17 of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson. In this episode we cover -

• FB Live Event
• Editorial Process Defined
• Editor is also professional reader
• Holistic Approach at PDP
• Editor is also writer reads with authorship approach
• Comfortable relationship Author/Editor
• Safety in support to encourage author to aim higher
• Put the manuscript in a drawer, walk away the revisit
• Self Edit
• Verb choice
• Author fatigue
• Beware of perfection paralysis

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press, Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo take will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hand. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show. Music provided by www.bensound.com

Welcome to episode 16 of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson. In this episode we cover -

• Complexity of manuscript development

• Step away - clear your head

• The team + the process = Trust

• Type A People can be so hard ourselves

• Push / Pull Struggles

• Keeping the plates spinning

• Over the top, Celebrate the win’s

• Accountable, Increasing comfortability

• Razz Matazz, Balance

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Publish Your Purpose Press, Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo take will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hand. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.

Music in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com

Welcome to episode 15 of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson.

In this episode we cover -

• Strategies of how and/or who to write for
• One stop shop
• Be kind to ourselves, give yourself a break - you’re doing a great job
• Purpose Driven Author’s
• Define roadblocks to the process (remove them)
• Accountability
• Fight Flight obstacles
• Overcome Rejection
• Vulnerability and keys to success

 ***video here***

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Purpose Driven Publishing Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

Welcome to episode 14 of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson.

In this episode we cover -

• Editing and the 30,000 foot view
• Developmental editing phase
• Comfortable relationship between the Author and Editor
• Team surrounds and rally’s for support
• Edititng helps positive momentum to improve the product
• Author’s Academy prepares for editing process
• Hot potatoe toss - Solid 8 times in review
• The process - Understand it, trust it
• Know the expecations to manage expectations of the process
• The Editor is laser focused on the author’s vision (or should be)

 ***video here***

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Purpose Driven Publishing Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.

Welcome to episode X of Publish Your Purpose: An Author's Journey with publisher, Jenn T. Grace and author, Mark David Gibson.

In this episode we cover -

• Dare to dream great
• Game changing with Lisa Corrado, Director of Author’s Success
• Maintain vision/goals commensurate with the level of enthusiasm in the begging.
• Butter Cup & Ice Cream
• Eliminate barriers/Permissions
• Who’s watching the big picture
• Don’t worry about the how!
• Life Story (LS) + Life Lesson (LL) = Authenticity (A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANhYIP9eVzQ 

The Publish Your Purpose Podcast: An Author’s Journey features the unique relationship between an author and their publisher. This podcast follows author, Mark David Gibson, through the publishing process of his memoir “Served in Silence.” Alongside him you’ll hear from Purpose Driven Publishing Founder and CEO, Jenn T. Grace, as she navigates Mark through this journey. This authentic, empathetic, and at times comedic duo will take you on the journey from having an idea in your head to holding a book in your hands. You’ll go through all of the emotional ups and downs with Mark as this podcast covers his experience in real time. You’ll learn how to be better prepared when you set out to write your story. Whether you are writing a memoir or any non-fiction where a piece of your story is shared, you’ll be better equipped for success after having listened to this show.

Jenn and Mark have volunteered and donated their time. If you’d like to support the show on Patreon you can do so for just a couple of dollars a month, which is less than a cup of coffee! Your contribution will help with the hosting and transcription of the show. Support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublishYourPurpose.

Music provided in this episode was provided by www.bensound.com.