Did you know roughly 80% of Americans having a burning desire to write a book? But how many of them do you think actually follow through? The answer may be less than you think.

In this first episode of the First 5 series, Coach Tam explains the very first step you need to take before you even start writing your book, so that it will have maximum impact. You’ll walk away from this mini episode ready to dive in and start making your dream a reality.

Is this the year that you finally write that book?

Do you find yourself starting to write and then stopping again and again? Are you struggling to even get started on the book you know is inside you? Or have you written it all down and are now hesitating to take that final step and get it published?

If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, don’t miss Coach Tam’s upcoming series, entitled “First 5,” covering the first five things you need to do to set yourself up for writing and publishing success. It’s a tried-and-true formula that will guide you through exactly what steps you need to take. The first episode drops Monday, January 11, 2021!

Have you ever wished you could peek into the minds of readers to know what they’re looking for when they buy a book? If so, you’re in luck! Because in this episode of Publishing Secrets, Coach Tam lets you in on yet another masterclass where she shares the top 7 reasons people will – or won’t – buy your book. Don’t miss this valuable insight directly from the readers themselves.

Can you use your success as an author to express your gratitude for what God has done in your life? This week’s Publishing Secrets guest has done exactly that. Joyce Addo-Atuah, PhD wrote her book on the topic of thanksgiving, for the specific purpose of expressing her thanks to God. As she shares her story of inspiration and success, she also speaks about something else she is thankful for – the community that helped make her writing dream a reality.

Do you ever worry that you could put a ton of effort and time into writing your book, only for no one to buy it? In this week’s episode of Publishing Secrets, Coach Tam lets you in on a masterclass where she shares the exact roadmap for a successful book launch. It’s the crash course version of a 5-day workshop, where Coach Tam walks you through the major steps of making and implementing your publishing strategy. Grab a pen and paper, and get ready to create an action plan for launching your book!

Are you an aspiring author in need of advice or encouragement from people who have recently been where you want to be? In this week’s episode of Publishing Secrets, Coach Tam interviews three published authors to get their perspective on the entire process, all the way from outlining to publishing. Learn from their mistakes, and be inspired by their success to get writing and get your message out into the world.

Do you feel unsure about the process of getting your book published, or even confused about where to start? This week’s episode of Publishing Secrets is packed with valuable information for anyone who aspires to publish a book, regardless of the publishing method you choose. Rockelle Henderson offers an inside look at just how much work it takes to publish your book, and what you should be doing right now to prepare. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy as you listen – you won’t want to miss Rockelle’s advice!

Where do you turn when tragedy strikes and your life changes in an instant? How can you connect with others when you are suddenly left without your partner to rely on?

When Monica Quinones lost her husband, she was looking for something to cling to, or someone who could understand what she was experiencing. Instead, she found herself offering that support to other widowed single moms. In this week’s episode of Publishing Secrets, you will be inspired to push through the pain and offer your experiences to help others who may be hurting in the same way you are.

What kind of story has God given you to tell? If you have experienced struggles in life, this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Mary Carlton, believes you have a unique opportunity to help others who may be facing similar trials. Through her experience of navigating forgiveness, Mary shares how she learned to trust God’s faithfulness and direction in her life – and His purpose for her as an author.

Do you struggle to finish what you’ve started? If life is getting in the way of your goals and dreams, Hannah Corbin has some advice for you. Hannah calls herself “the queen of failures,” but with God’s help she has been able to push through a staggering amount of physical, financial, and mental challenges to get her writing published.

Listen to this week’s episode of Publishing Secrets, and be inspired to put your ideas down on paper and finish what you started – even if the result doesn’t look like what you expected.