The Author's Corner

Unravel the mysteries to writing a jaw-dropping sequel in this week’s episode with New York Times bestselling author Dr. William W. Li as he shares the process he went through in writing his newest book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer. Listen until the end for valuable insights that’ll help you write a sequel that satisfies your audience!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Top tips for creating an unforgettable villain
• Significance of having a good subtitle for your book
• Eye-opening realizations about the book writing process and authorship
• Proven strategies for writing a successful sequel
• The importance of working with an efficient team
• How much does it typically cost to publish a book?

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Jaws
• Harry Potter
• Indiana Jones
• The Godfather
• Star Wars
• Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li | Kindle and Hardcover

About Dr. William W. Li

William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, and the Dr. Oz Show and has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is the president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is leading research into COVID-19. His newest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer, was released on March 21, 2023.

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Unravel the mysteries to writing a jaw-dropping sequel in this week’s episode with Dr. William W. Li as he shares the process and experiences he went through in writing his upcoming book Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer. Listen until the end for valuable insights that’ll help you write a sequel that satisfies your audience!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Top tips for creating an unforgettable villain
• Significance of having a good subtitle for your book
• Eye-opening realizations about the book writing process and authorship
• Proven strategies for writing a successful sequel
• The importance of working with an efficient team
• How much does it typically cost to publish a book?

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Jaws
• Harry Potter
• Indiana Jones
• The Godfather
• Star Wars
• Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li | Kindle and Hardcover

About Dr. William W. Li

William W. Li, MD, is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. His TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, CNBC, and the Dr. Oz Show and has been featured in USA Today, Time Magazine, The Atlantic, and O Magazine. He is the president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is leading research into COVID-19. His newest book, Eat to Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer, will be released on March 21, 2023.  

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Explore valuable insights to grow your resource capacity as Tim Kachuriak shares his discoveries in the value proposition index study. We’ll also discuss digital fundraising, some best practices for using technology to maximize fundraising projects, and how it ties to authors and books.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Value proposition: What it is and how it relates to digital fundraising and book writing
• The value of having compelling stories in your organization
• Impact of using text vs. videos on a non-profit donation page
• Benefits of turning book chapters into a free online course for donors
• 4 elements of an effective value proposition

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Back to Earth by Nicole Stott | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback
• The Spring - The charity: water story
• Rev

About Tim Kachuriak

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. He was the lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences.

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Join us in today’s episode as Licensed Certified Neonatal Therapist Sue Ludwig shares her story about how she pulled a multitude of lessons from her experiences in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to get her life back on track and write her book. Check out this episode to learn why being intentional during your book-writing journey is important for authors!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Challenges authors face in book writing and how to overcome them
• The value of being intentional in writing a book
• Significance of constant learning in self-development
• Things you should consider to boost creativity and productivity
• Importance of alignment and balance in your book writing journey
• The extra why’s in writing a book

Resources Mentioned in this episode

Tiny Humans, Big Lesson by Sue Ludwigo | Kindle and Paperback

About Sue Ludwig

Sue Ludwig is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and writer. A licensed occupational therapist and certified neonatal therapist, she is president and founder of the National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT), where she uses a blend of clinical expertise, innovation, and leadership to support the advancement of this specialized field on a global level. Sue is the media expert in neonatal therapy for the American Occupational Therapy Association, a member of the steering committee for the National Coalition for Infant Health, and a medical advisory board member for Hope for HIE.

She has received the Laura Edmunds Lectureship Award from UMass Memorial Medical Center, the Individual Contribution to Maternal and Child Health Award from the National Perinatal Association, the Entreleadership Momentum Award from Ramsey Solutions, and the Alumni Professional Achievement Award from Eastern Kentucky University. She has also been named a Graham's Foundation Resilience Honoree. Sue's book Tiny Humans, Big Lessons: How the NICU Taught Me to Live With Energy, Intention, and Purpose was published in 2022 by Page Two. Today, Sue lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband and a few dogs and has two grown children.

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When you are choosing how to publish your book, you need to make a strategic decision. In this episode with Trena White, learn about an exciting new publishing option. Plus, listen in as we chat about the realities of book marketing and publishing for authors. Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your book a success from Trena’s valuable insight as a 15-year publishing insider! 

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Author and publisher earning percentage and distribution after book sales
• 2 unique paths of sales and distributions on Page Two
• The biggest mistake an author can make after publishing a book and how to avoid it
• Importance of clarifying the primary goals of a book with an author
• Why you should have a solid relationship with your business partners

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanler | Kindle and Paperback
• Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones | Kindle and Paperback
• Box of Crayons
• Macmillan
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck | Paperback
• Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark | Paperback and Kindle
• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero | Paperback and Kindle
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback
• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman | Kindle and Paperback

About Trena White

Trena White is a veteran book publisher and co-founder of the innovative book publishing firm Page Two, which publishes non-fiction books by leading experts. Page Two has published several books selling over a million copies, and its books have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Trena and her co-founder were shortlisted for the RBC Women of Influence Award for being trailblazers in their field. Before launching Page Two, she was publisher of Douglas & McIntyre and Greystone Books, Canada’s largest independent book publisher at the time, and an editor at McClelland & Stewart, now an imprint of Penguin Random House. She is an adjunct professor in publishing at Simon Fraser University.

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When you are choosing how to publish your book, you need to make a strategic decision. In this episode with Trena White, learn about an exciting new publishing option. Plus, listen in as we chat about the realities of book marketing and publishing for authors. Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your book a success from Trena’s valuable insight as a 15-year publishing insider! 

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Author and publisher earning percentage and distribution after book sales
• 2 unique paths of sales and distributions on Page Two
• The biggest mistake an author can make after publishing a book and how to avoid it
• Importance of clarifying the primary goals of a book with an author
• Why you should have a solid relationship with your business partners

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanler | Kindle and Paperback
• Exactly What to Say by Phil M. Jones | Kindle and Paperback
• Box of Crayons
• Macmillan
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck | Paperback
• Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Amy Newmark | Paperback and Kindle
• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero | Paperback and Kindle
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Paperback
• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman | Kindle and Paperback

About Trena White

Trena White is a veteran book publisher and co-founder of the innovative book publishing firm Page Two, which publishes non-fiction books by leading experts. Page Two has published several books selling over a million copies, and its books have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Trena and her co-founder were shortlisted for the RBC Women of Influence Award for being trailblazers in their field. Before launching Page Two, she was publisher of Douglas & McIntyre and Greystone Books, Canada’s largest independent book publisher at the time, and an editor at McClelland & Stewart, now an imprint of Penguin Random House. She is an adjunct professor in publishing at Simon Fraser University.

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Writing a book can be daunting, especially for new writers, so we invited experienced author Joe Saul-Sehy to help aspiring authors streamline the process of book writing and marketing. He also shares tips for developing a compelling topic so you can take a step closer to fulfilling your dream of being an author!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• An important question to ask yourself before writing a book
• Why you should buy books in a physical store rather than online
• Significance of reading books and watching movies as a writer
• Effective ways to jumpstart your book-writing process
• Tips for condensing an overwritten book draft
• Reasons book marketing is a must for authors

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Stacked by Joe Saul-Sehy and Emily Guy Birken | Kindle and Hardcover
• The Hardy Boys' Detective Handbook by Franklin Dixon | Hardcover
• Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco | Kindle and Paperback
• List of books by author Howard Stern
• The Stacking Benjamins Show
• On Writing by Stephen King | Kindle and Paperback
• Stephanie Plum One, Two, Three by Janet Evanovich | Kindle
• I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi | Paperback
• Nike

About Joe Saul-Sehy

Joe is the creator and co-host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast and co-author of STACKED: Your Super-Serious Guide To Modern Money Management (Avery, imprint of PRH, 2021). While Joe’s “money expert story” includes being a former financial advisor and representing American Express and Ameriprise in the media, his real story is how he was a money disaster in his early life, pulled his financial house into order, and left his business at age 40 to pursue an entirely different path. Joe was the “Money Man” at Detroit television WXYZ-TV, appearing twice weekly. His advice has appeared in Bride, Best Life, and Child magazines, the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Detroit News, and Baltimore Sun newspapers. He’s also appeared online in more than 200 different places, including CNBC.com and WSJ.com. The Stacking Benjamins Show was called the “Best Personal Finance Podcast” by Kiplinger. Lifehacker listed the show as one of the top 10 of 2021. Joe and the SB team have won five Plutus Awards and the Academy of Podcasters “Best Business Podcast” award.

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Carol Ford joins us in today’s episode to share her dedication and passion for writing as one of the authors of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography. Listen in as we talk about her experiences in researching the behind-the-scenes details and discovering Bob’s complete life story from those who knew him better than most.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Importance of asking for family's approval before writing a biography
• Process and challenges of writing Bob Crane’s biography
• Why you shouldn't make assumptions without gathering facts
• The shocking truths behind the private life and passions of Bob Crane
• Significance of verifying information before publishing them

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• Bob Crane by  Carol M. Ford, Dee Young, and Linda J. Groundwater | Paperback
• Hogan’s Heroes
• The Offer
• The Godfather
• Auto Focus
• WICC 600
• Liberty Aviation Museum
• Homicide Hunter
• Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention
• Celebrity Cooks

About Carol Ford

Carol is the CEO and owner of Carol M Ford Productions, LLC, which provides individuals, organizations, and businesses with podcasting, voiceover, and video production services. She currently produces several of her own podcasts: Flipside: The True Story of Bob Crane, Ye Olde Terror Inn, and 'Hogan's Heroes' Revue.

Carol is the primary author of Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography and, along with her coauthors, is one of Bob Crane’s official biographers.

She earned her BA degree with Honors in English/Liberal Arts from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Glassboro, New Jersey. She is Senior Director, Editorial Services; an editor; and a managing editor for Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ), a healthcare association management, marketing, and publishing firm.

In 2018, Carol published Golden Linings: Tiny Tales about Pets, for Pets, through which her author profits benefit animals in need. This led to the subsequent publication of Golden Linings 2: More Tiny Tales about Pets, for Pets in 2019 and Golden Linings 3: Even More Tiny Tales about Pets, for Pets in 2020, which also raise money for animal rescue organizations and shelters.

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Get answers to all your legal questions and copyright issues when it comes to publishing your book in today’s episode with Atty. Elissa Hecker. Elissa shares her extensive experience in contracts, licensing, copyright law, and all the technical aspects of business affairs. Stay tuned to make sure you protect yourself, your business, and your intellectual property!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Things every author should know before writing a book
• Consequences of signing a contract without fully understanding it
• What are the exclusive rights covered by a Copyright law?
• Effective strategies for utilizing intellectual properties
• How and why you should cite sources properly
• Significance of having priorities before entering an agreement with a publisher

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• David Wise
• Kiss My Tiara by Susan Jane Gilman | Paperback and Kindle
• Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman | Paperback and Kindle

About Atty. Elissa Hecker

Elissa is an attorney who acts as general counsel to creatives, small businesses, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs in their legal and business affairs issues. She helps guide her author and illustrator clients through the thought process of what they want (and what they don't want) and helps them negotiate publishing and collaboration agreements so that they can protect their intellectual property and other interests. For more information, visit www.eheckeresq.com.

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Get answers to all your legal questions and copyright issues when it comes to publishing your book in today’s episode with Atty. Elissa Hecker. Elissa shares her extensive experience in contracts, licensing, copyright law, and all the technical aspects of business affairs. Stay tuned to make sure you protect yourself, your business, and your intellectual property!

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Things every author should know before writing a book
• Consequences of signing a contract without fully understanding it
• What are the exclusive rights covered by a Copyright law?
• Effective strategies for utilizing intellectual properties
• How and why you should cite sources properly
• Significance of having priorities before entering an agreement with a publisher

Resources Mentioned in this episode

• David Wise
• Kiss My Tiara by Susan Jane Gilman | Paperback and Kindle
• Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven by Susan Jane Gilman | Paperback and Kindle

About Atty. Elissa Hecker

Elissa is an attorney who acts as general counsel to creatives, small businesses, solopreneurs, and entrepreneurs in their legal and business affairs issues. She helps guide her author and illustrator clients through the thought process of what they want (and what they don't want) and helps them negotiate publishing and collaboration agreements so that they can protect their intellectual property and other interests. For more information, visit www.eheckeresq.com.

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• Robin Colucci’s Book: How to Write a Book That Sells You: Increase Your Credibility, Income, and Impact