Publishing Secrets

Publishing Secrets

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Publishing Secrets episodes

  • Operate in Excellence with Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson (Re-Air)
    Have you ever wanted to sit down with a multi-best-selling author and hear straight from them what it takes to succeed — and how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls? If so, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
    This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, offers insight and advice for aspiring authors. Listen as Cheryl lays out the keys to her success, as well as mistakes she has made in the past that you can learn from and avoid. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy as you listen – you won’t want to miss this advice!
    38 min
  • Step Out, Step Up & Step Forth with Dr. Bren Williams (Re-Air)
    Do you have so many ideas that you simply don’t know where to start? How can you decide how much information to include in one book and how much to save for a later project? After all, God gave you those ideas for a reason — and that means they’re all important, right?
    This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Dr. Bren Williams, wrestled with this exact problem while writing her first book. Through prayer and listening for God’s guidance, however, she was able to work through a process of elimination and find the right focus to deliver the message God had given her. Listen and be inspired to share your own message in a way that truly resonates with the people who need to hear it most.
    23 min
  • The Story I Never Thought I’d Tell with Rosie Makinney (Re-Air)
    Are you struggling with a story that you know needs to be told — but you’d much rather someone else write it instead? As writers and aspiring authors, we often have a vision for what we think our writing career will look like. But what happens when God interrupts your plans and challenges you to be vulnerable and share a story that exposes secrets and sets people free?
    This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Rosie Makinney, was waiting for someone else to write the book she knew the world needed. But when her own pursuits didn’t work out the way anyone expected, Rosie found herself writing that book instead. As a result, she discovered the bigger purpose God had in mind. Let Rosie’s story encourage you to keep doing what you feel called to do — even if it’s not what you think you want to do.
    44 min
  • Trust God’s Timing with Zalea Dold (Re-Air)
    Are you hesitant to write because there’s too much you don’t know? Do you find yourself facing one closed door after another in your author journey? Whatever may be holding you back, you’re not alone.
    This week’s Publishing Secrets guest, Zalea Dold, had many obstacles to overcome. But despite language barriers, lack of technical knowledge, and unanticipated delays, Zalea learned that God will provide what she needs at just the right time so she can fulfill the calling He has placed in her heart. Listen and be inspired by her story of perseverance and patience — because if it’s God’s timing, nothing can stop it.
    46 min
  • First 5 Series Finale: Connecting the Dots (Re-Air)
    It’s time to take everything you’ve learned and put it into practice. If you’ve finished the previous episodes in this series and are now wondering what steps to take next, you’re right where you should be!
    In this finale episode of the First 5 series, Coach Tam connects the dots between each of the five steps to help you take meaningful action on writing and publishing your book. Are you ready to get your God-given message out and make an impact on the world? Then don’t wait any longer — with God’s help, and the right approach, you’ve got this!
    8 min
  • First 5 Step #5: Organize Before You Outline (Re-Air)
    You’ve made it to step #5! You’re almost ready to get started on an outline for your book. But don’t jump in and skip this crucial 5th step, because the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of time outlining and writing a book that doesn’t connect with your readers. Instead, you’ve got to build on the previous four steps, using what you’ve already learned to design a book that speaks directly to the people you’ve been called to impact.
    In this fifth episode of the First 5 series, Coach Tam lays out what you need to understand about your readers before you start outlining, and how to organize that information so you can use it effectively. Once you complete this step, you’ll be well on your way to writing a truly impactful book!
    8 min
  • First 5 Step #4: Test Your Theory (Re-Air)
    Now that you’ve figured out who you’re writing your book for, how can you know that you are answering their questions and solving their problems? How can you be sure that you haven’t gotten the persona wrong? If people only buy books that they believe will help them, how can you convince them to pick yours over all the others out there?
    If you’re worried about making the right connection with your ideal reader, this episode is the one you need! In Part 4 of the First 5 series, Coach Tam walks you through the process of testing your theory, so you can be confident that your book will accomplish its purpose.
    6 min
  • First 5 Step #3: Pick Your Persona (Re-Air)
    As an aspiring author, you want your book to do more than just sell — you want it to change lives! But many aspiring authors make the mistake of writing for themselves instead of for the people who will buy their book. This will sabotage your results and prevent you from making the impact your book deserves.
    In the third episode of the First 5 series, Coach Tam lays out some tough-love truths about who you need to write for if you want your book to make an impact. Learn how to take the book you know you’re called to write and tailor it to the people you’re called to help.
    6 min
  • First 5 Step #2: See Yourself as Successful (Re-Air)
    Every aspiring author dreams of being successful. But dreaming of success and actually believing at your core that you can be successful are two separate things. To achieve your dream, you have to believe it’s possible — and that requires some self-examination to see what mindset blocks are holding you back.
    In the second episode of the First 5 series, Coach Tam examines some of the ways that writers short-circuit their own progress, as well as how to overcome these limiting beliefs. Stop letting your mind talk you out of what you know is possible, and start trusting in the power God has given you to accomplish your dreams!
    7 min
  • First 5 Step #1: Find Your Fuel (Re-Air)
    Did you know that roughly 80% of Americans have a burning desire to write a book? That’s four out of five people who dream of becoming an author. But how many of them actually follow through on that desire? 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 it will have maximum impact. You’ll walk away from this episode ready to dive in and start making your dream a reality!
    7 min

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