Heather Shields has been writing for the past 25 years after falling in love with English and the written word after first hating Jane Eyre then falling in love with the words and sentences that brought the story to life. As a bestselling author, former journalist, researcher and chief report writer in a number of roles over the years she has honed her own writing and editing skills. Heather co-authored Inspire Heal Empower that was published at the beginning of this year. 

Heather listens to people’s stories and puts them onto paper for publication as a book, eBook, and audiobook. Working alongside authors to take all of the key information, learning, experience, and messages from their mind and translate it so that the published book is easy to read and flows for the reader. She believes a published book is the ultimate business card for an author and gives the opportunity to share your story and message with people in a way that they expect.

Heather’s Tips: 

1. Write! Just sit down and do it. 
2. Think about the questions people most often ask you.  Address those and any others that may come up about that information. 
3. Join a group of other writers, authors, self-publishers, etc. 

To learn about or connect with Heather, visit her website. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

Oakland, California native Kevin Eastman thrives on simplicity and logic. A skilled speaker, business consultant, mentor, and community activist with a “tell it like it is” mentality, he shoots from the hip when discussing personal and professional development and self-published Don't Gamble on Life Improvement... Until You Shift the Odds! 

Kevin’s mission (and passion) is assisting people with overcoming the obstacles they face in business and in life. One of his favorite philosophies is, "Obstacles, barriers, and challenges are only as large as you make them in your head." Kevin enjoys being involved with community development and improvement efforts as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, watching and playing sports, traveling, watching movies, listening to music, writing, cooking, meeting people, and spending time with family and friends.

Kevin’s Tips:

1. Write down your story. 
2. Back up what you are saying. 
3. Design your marketing pitch to inspire readers to satisfy a need. 

To learn more about or connect with Kevin, visit his website.

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

Ari Gronich is known as “The Performance Therapist” and the go-to guy for Sports and Accident Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention. He is the author of A New Tomorrow, founder and CEO of Achieve Health USA LLC, lead instructor and founder of the Performance Therapy Academy, and has served on the advisory boards of health and wellness nonprofit organizations. 

Ari has been highly trained in many disciplines within the fields of bodywork, kinesiology, nutrition, health, and sports therapy.  Ari has trained hundreds of other therapists in the field. Working with world class athletes has given him a unique perspective in taking an athlete from amateur to professional and giving these athletes longevity in their careers through prevention and rehabilitation of injury. He brings these skills to help everyone that comes to him live a more pain and injury-free life!

Ari‘s Tips: 

1. Your book is your business card. 
2. A cure for writer’s block is to dictate your book or have a friend ask you questions about the book and record your answers. 
3. Look for YouTube videos and trainings on how to write a bestseller. 
4. Pitch your book to your audience as much as you can and then ask your audience to share your book with their audience. 

To learn more about or connect with Ari, visit the Achieve Health USA website or his podcast website . 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

Stephanie Thompson is the author of The Day My Vagina Broke and chief Bravemumma. In 2015, she suffered a traumatic childbirth injury that changed her body and her life forever. She is now on a mission to share her story and start conversations about how we view childbirth. She wants to do everything possible to stop anything like that from happening to her daughter Elsie.

Stephanie lives with her loving husband, their two little people and two fat cats on the South Coast of New South Wales. And when she manages to find a spare 32 minutes, she enjoys watching the ABC's The Let Down, while folding the Mt.Washmore of baby clothes with a cup of tea.

Stephanie’s Tips: 

1. Be dedicated and determined. Write every day, 
2. Publish with someone to hold your hand. 
3. Send a free copy of your book to the ones you want to talk about your book with a handwritten note. 

To learn about or connect with Stephanie, visit the Bravemumma website. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

A business humorist, TEDX speaker, author, and podcaster; Lisa David Olson delivers high-energy presentations that challenge people to redefine their own brand of creativity. Audiences love her practical strategies that can be applied both personally and professionally. Lisa expanded that audience when she published her book Laughs On Wry in 2018. 

Surviving a traumatic childhood and entering the adult world before she could drive has given Lisa a unique set of skills for learning, teaching, and thriving. Two decades of performing and running  a comedy troupe set the stage for her “What If and Why Not” philosophy. The core of Lisa’s methods and techniques give permission to think differently and unleash creativity. 

Lisa’s Tips: 

1. Commit to your project. 
2. Always be prepared to capture your ideas. 
3. Move away from where you  generally sit and work. 
4. Write long. Edit later. 
5. Don’t think about other people. 

To learn more about or connect with Lisa, visit her website and join her Facebook group Counter Clockwise. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

This episode is from a live training that Jeremy did on Facebook. Jeremy goes through the way he designs his back covers and book descriptions. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

This episode is from a live that Jeremy did on Facebook. Jeremy answers a question one of his students had from a 5 day challenge that he ran about how to price your book. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

David‘s Tips: 

1. No one is coming to save you!
2. Fight like hell for yourself and your business. 
3. If you’re not making enough money to eat, you’ll make dumb decisions. 
4. Get outside physically and exercise. 
5. Have a consistent routine. 

To learn more about, connect with David, or listen to his podcast; visit his website. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

Mel Studer brings her experience from 10 years in the elementary classroom, 9 years in the preschool classroom, and now 2 years in middle school to everything she does. Her book College Bound gives parents approachable ways to talk to their teens about tough situations. Each age has its own challenges, but the teen years take the cake. She encourages you to stay in conversation with your teen. They may not want you, but they don’t know that you are exactly what they need. 

Parenting High Schoolers focuses on parenting through the teen years into adulthood. Mel shares articles  about taking care of yourself as a mom and ideas for being a better friend, mother, and partner. In addition, PHS has a resource page that highlights some of her favorite books, websites, other parenting blogs, recipes, and printables! You can follow Mel on Facebook, YouTube,  Pinterest, Twitter, and Instagram.

Mel’s Tips:

1. Don’t be scared to put yourself out there. 
2. Write if you have an idea even if you never publish. 
3. Reach out to a mentor. 
4. Work on it a little each day. 

To learn about or connect with Mel, visit the Parenting High Schoolers website. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.

As an award winning marketing strategist, speaker, author and consultant, Kathleen Gage is passionate about working with solopreneurs, authors, consultants, manufacturers and companies within the plant-based, vegan, and wellness industries. She loves consulting with those who take full responsibility for making the world a better place… no matter how big or small their world is.

With a strong focus on creating an energized life, Kathleen shows through example that one need not slow down as they age. Having participated in her first marathon at the age of 61 and her first sprint triathlon at the age of 64, Kathleen loves weight training, biking, spinning, kayaking, hiking and virtually anything that takes her outdoors

Kathleen’s Tips:

1. Be consistent!!!!
2. Do your research on books in your genre.
3. Figure out why you want to be on podcasts so that you will be focused on that during interviews. 
4. Determine your market and find shows with that audience. 
5. Pay attention to the style of the show and how often the show posts. 
6. Choose shows with a good following. 
7. Put together a media one sheet to send to hosts. You can even create a private page geared toward podcasts with videos, potential questions, headshots, and other relevant info. 

To learn more about or connect with Kathleen, visit the Power Up For Profits website and check out her blog here. To further your interest in plant based eating, visit this website. 

If you’d like to join our free Facebook group, book a free call to talk about your book idea, or get Jeremy’s free course that has helped over 80 people write and self-publish, go to linktr.ee/BookBoss.