Is this the year that you finally write and publish the book? Whether you’ve started your book a hundred times but can never seem to finish, or you’re struggling to even know where to start, you’re not alone. But don’t give up! What you need is a framework to guide you through the process and remove some of those barriers keeping you from reaching your book publishing dreams.

In this re-airing of the First 5 series, Coach Tam shares the first five steps you need to set yourself — and your book — up for success. Instead of dreaming and doubting, you’ll be ready to start writing and achieving. Are you ready to make those dreams a reality?

As you prepare your book for publication, there are a lot of details to consider that directly impact how much you can expect to earn from your book’s sales. But how do you strike that balance between earning an income and making your book attractive to as many people as possible?

In the final installment of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam wraps up the list of important publishing industry terms with notes on distribution, from determining what size your book should be to figuring out your next steps after the book is published and out there in the world. If you want to maximize your book’s reach, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Is it your dream to land a traditional publishing deal? If so, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for! It’s time to dig into what to expect — and what you need to have prepared ahead of time.

In part 7 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam breaks down all the basics you need to know about traditional publishing. You’ll learn pros and cons to help you decide if this is the path for you, and get valuable tips on how to make sure you have everything you need to land that book deal.

How should you go about sending your manuscript to publishers or editors for review? What happens if you don’t do enough research about the established process for submissions at a particular company? What is one small but important detail you don’t want to leave out of your finished book?

In part 6 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam highlights important processes and details to keep in mind as you are preparing to send out your manuscript, as well as some alternative options to consider. The more you prepare ahead of time, the better chance your book has of selling and making the impact you know your message deserves. So don’t miss the valuable information in this episode!

What happens if a retailer can’t sell all the copies of your book? What can you expect to get in royalties when going through a traditional publisher vs. self-publishing? And why would anyone choose to self-publish instead of landing a traditional publishing deal?

In Part 5 of the Book Publishing from A to Z series, Coach Tam answers all these questions and more. You’ll learn key expectations to have for whatever publishing method you choose, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for — and how to make the most of it!

Writing and publishing — not to mention selling your book after it’s published! — is hard work. But are there ways to make it easier on yourself without breaking the bank? What upfront costs can you save on, and what should you invest in now that will pay off later?

In Part 4 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam lays out four key publishing terms that all begin with the letter “P” — and why they matter. When you invest wisely in these things, they can save you big time down the road by helping you avoid costly mistakes.

Do you need an ISBN? How about a literary agent? Maybe you’ve heard that keywords are important, but you aren’t sure how they apply to you as an author. Or maybe you feel completely lost about how to price your book.

If that’s you, don’t worry — you’re in the right place! In Part 3 of the Book Publishing from A to Z series, Coach Tam digs into some of the details of publishing and selling your book and explains how to approach both from a business perspective to set yourself up for future success. Whether you’re thinking about self-publishing or hoping to land a traditional publishing deal, you won’t want to miss this episode!

How can you make sure your self-published book reaches those who need to read it? What should you watch out for when signing a contract with a publisher? And does it really matter what genre your book is classified under?

In Part 2 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam addresses what you need to know about distribution, publishing licenses, and more, as we continue through the alphabet of publishing jargon. Be sure to tune in — this episode is packed with tips and processes that you need to understand if you want your book to have maximum impact!

Maybe you have completely finished the manuscript of your book, are preparing to publish, and want to make sure you have all your i's dotted and t’s crossed. Or maybe you’re still in the process of writing and are coming across terms that seem completely foreign to you, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Either way, chances are good that you have encountered writing and publishing industry jargon you don’t quite understand.

In Part 1 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam walks you through the first set of these terms — what they mean, mistakes to avoid, and how to use these tools and concepts to your best advantage.

You’re an aspiring Christian author who wants to impact the world with your God-given message. But how exactly do you do that? How do you get hundreds or thousands of people to even see that your book exists, let alone actually buy and read it?

It’s not easy, but it CAN be done. In this episode of Publishing Secrets, guest Nate Hambrick shares how he got his book in front of millions of people — and how you can, too. If you want your book to impact lives, open doors for you and your business or organization, and spread the message God has given you, then you won’t want to miss this episode!