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Welcome back Linda Ruggeri to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

There’s a huge opportunity for expanding your readership in a meaningful way through publishing your books in different languages, yet that can feel like a daunting project. So many questions can creep up that might stop you from even starting. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you have it in your heart to see your book published in a different language. It is possible, and just like you learned how to get your story idea turned into a published work, this is another opportunity to learn and grow. And this conversation with Linda Ruggeri is the perfect place to start getting the juices going and start fleshing out what’s needed to make that a reality for you.

Linda Ruggeri is a bilingual (EN/SP) nonfiction editor and writer based out of Los Angeles. Her first book Networking for Freelance Editors won a IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Medal Award. Linda is the co-founder of The Networking Studio and 3 Vías Creativas. When she’s not editing, she’s gardening, baking, or being a fun mom, and would gladly trade any night out for a good nonfiction book.

Visit - http://www.theinsightfuleditor.com

Book purchase link - https://thenetworkingstudio.com/collections/books

Episode resource: https://www.theinsightfuleditor.com/post/6-tips-to-translate-your-work-effectively

Welcome back Pat Black-Gould to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Research is an important aspect of writing a book. Knowing how, when and where to use the details you discover will create believable characters or a realistic world in fiction, and in non-fiction it helps to deliver on the promise you offer your readers. Multi-genre author Pat Black-Gould and I talked about the pivot she did from writing and publishing a children’s book to her first historical fiction adult novel. To add to this shift, Pat shared how she worked with her co-author for the novel, especially since she had 80,000 words for their working draft. The details she shared on researching for the book as well as co-authoring a fictional piece will inspire you to take your manuscript to the next level.

Pat Black-Gould, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning author. Her book, The Crystal Beads, Lalka’s Journey, about a hidden child of the Holocaust, won three gold medal awards. As a psychologist, Pat worked for the Veteran’s Administration and specialized in treating Vietnam Veterans. She was also the coordinator for the LGBTQ+ veterans program. In the theater world, Pat worked as a director, producer, and playwright in New York and Maine.

Visit https://patblackgould.com/

Book purchase links: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pat-Black-Gould/author/B09SYHCF74?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Welcome back Donna Norman-Carbone to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

When you think about all the things you learn between writing and publishing book one to writing and publishing book two, there’s a lot of growth. Your writing is stronger, your creative process seems to get more fleshed out, you have a better handle on what happens when with whom and how to promote your book. You also strengthen your discernment skills, and in doing so, support all of the above skills even more. In this conversation with Donna Norman-Carbone we cover:

Donna Norman-Carbone, the award-winning author of All That is Sacred, published by Red Adept Publishing, has a passion for writing women’s fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. Her second novel, Of Lies and Honey, released April 2024. Donna is also co-host of the podcast, Authors Talking Bookish, and a tour guide for the Bookish Road Trip. Her writing affiliations include membership of WFWA, WNBA, and CAPA.

Donna is an English teacher in a small CT suburb, where she and her husband have raised three children, two Labrador retrievers and a Siamese cat. In her spare time, she enjoys reading a good book on a sunny Cape Cod beach (her happy place), spending quality time with family and friends and traveling overseas.

Visit - https://www.donnanormancarbone.com

Book purchase links

Of Lies and Honey

All That is Sacred

As you continue to grow in your author business, you will inevitably run into events that do not go as you hoped or planned. Running your business is a marathon, not a sprint, yet when your best laid plans aren’t shaping up the way you hoped either before or during the event, it can throw a wrench into your carefully curated event.

Speaking from experience, I’ve had book signings where I thought I’d have all the titles available, and yet the latest release at the time of the event didn’t make it to the event. I’ve had book signings where no one or very very few attended, thus resulting in no sales. So let this short and sweet episode be your guide so you stay focused on what you can control and how to still create an amazing experience for you and your attendees.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, author stylist, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Her ninth book, Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible and Share Your Message, is your toolbox for the steps to make the most of speaking engagements, book signings, and podcast interviews when they arise, so you grow your readership and create a buzz about your catalog of work and message.

Mini Author Stylist Sessions - visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Ready to elevate your author brand? Get new free resource at https://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Get the book Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message

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Welcome Amy P. Kelly and Julie Nee to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Have you ever considered putting together a companion piece for your book as a way to augment your message and create a deeper experience for your reader? If so, or if you hadn’t until this question, then let this conversation with Amy P. Kelly and Julie Nee inspire you to see what’s possible. We talked about:

Amy P. Kelly and Julie Nee have a positive obsession about growth and development, and they want to share it with you so you can grow, too. You Grow Girl! became a book (which you have on your tables), a companion journal, and a movement to help women of all ages and stages fulfill their full potential!

Amy’s background includes executive roles in Human Resources, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. She has authored multiple books and is launching her newest book, Difficult Conversations Don’t Have to Be Difficult with her mentor, Jon Gordon, in May 2024!

Julie’s background is in Sales and Executive Leadership, primarily with The Hershey Company. She has been speaking, training, and creating content for Jon Gordon for over 8 years. Her first book, Mirror Mirror: 5 Reflections to Clear the Fog and Help You Shine, shows people how to see themselves with acceptance and joy.

Through You Grow Girl!, they have created something that they believe will enhance the lives of women all over the world. Today they are going to share one aspect of that movement with you and help you Unlock Courage and Confidence.

Visit - http://www.you-grow-girl.com

Book purchase link - https://amzn.to/4aG2eMZ

Welcome Michelle Glogovac to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

As an author, you know there are many ways to get visible with your book and message, and one way is through podcasts. Yet, imposter syndrome and our inner critic can start to creep up and either hold us back from pitching all together or downplay what we offer when we show up for the interview. If guest podcasting is part of your author business strategy, and you’d like to either hone your skills or figure out how to get started, then let this fun conversation with Michelle Glogovac not only inspire you, but give you actionable steps. Michelle shared so much wisdom about how to pitch, how research comes into play, how to think of rejections, and how to best present yourself.

Michelle Glogovac is THE Podcast Matchmaker™, a podcast publicist, author of How To Get On Podcasts (McGraw Hill, 2024) and host of the award winning podcast, My Simplified Life. She works with entrepreneurs, authors, and experts hone their storytelling abilities, grow their businesses, and elevate themselves as thought leaders. Michelle is a wife, mom of two, stepmom of two, and a fur mom. She has her B.A. and M.S. in Law, and is the Founder + CEO of The MLG Collective®.

Visit - https://themlgcollective.com or https://michelleglogovac.com

Book purchase link - How to get on Podcasts

Welcome James McLamb to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Sometimes you have an idea for your book, and you know it will be a resource in your business that will further cement your credibility and authority on a topic, Yet you might need support to get the content written and organized. If that’s the case, let this interview with James McLamb inspire you to get your idea turned into a book, including how to work with an editor or book coach and what to do when the book seems to be going in a different direction than when you started.

We also talked about:

James McLamb, celebrated as "America's Youth Coach," is the visionary behind Generation Youth and a beacon in the realm of youth leadership. With roots in Agricultural Education and Youth Development Leadership, his mission is to ignite positive change in the lives of young individuals. As the author of Tomorrow's Youth and the creator of trailblazing initiatives like the Generation Youth Coaching Certification and Youth Leadership Certification, James stands out for his ability to engage and uplift the youth. A revered speaker, trainer, and family man, James invites everyone to be part of his journey in empowering youth across the globe.

Visit - http://generationziglar.com & http://generation-youth.com

Book purchase link - Tomorrow's Youth

Welcome Linda Ruggeri to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Whether you’re an author or an editor, networking and making intentional connections will help you grow your business. In this conversation, Linda Ruggeri shared:

Part of growing your business involves getting out of your comfort zone, getting visible, and making intentional connections that are win-win for you and the other person. Let this episode shift how you view networking, so you are open to new opportunities and look forward to attending.

Linda Ruggeri is a bilingual (EN/SP) nonfiction editor and writer based out of Los Angeles. She’s the author of recently published Networking for Writers, and the co-author of Networking for Freelance Editors which won an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in 2022. She graduated cum laude from Loyola Marymount University with a degree in Communications and Fine Arts. She’s directed the Editorial Freelancers Association Welcome Program, the Professional Editors Network mentorship program, and has presented at writing and publishing conferences across the US. She is a founding member of The Networking Studio as well as the Argentinean-based writer community Tres Vías Creativas (@3vc .crea).

Born to immigrant parents in Los Angeles, Linda is Latinx and a first-generation American. She loves to travel and has lived in Córdoba (Argentina), Naples and Salerno (Italy), Windsor (Canada), Green Lake (Wisconsin), and Torrance (California). Besides being an editor, Linda is an avid urban gardener and baker, a writer and a mom, and would gladly trade any night out for a good nonfiction book and sleeping bag in her treehouse.

Visit http://www.theinsightfuleditor.com

Book purchase links:

Networking for Writers

Networking for Freelance Editors

Networking para Editores (Spanish Edition)

Welcome to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

This week’s episode was inspired by a gift from my stepdaughter that has a quote on it about celebrating because life is short, which I believe is an important reminder.

To me, the small things are just as important to celebrate as the big ones, and maybe even more so. The small steps and wins you experience are what develop your bravery and confidence to go for the next "big thing" for you. So if you need a bit of a pep talk and reminder to keep going, let this short and sweet episode do just that.

Jennifer Milius is an entrepreneur, coach, developmental editor, author, and host of The TufFish Show who helps creatives bring out their inner greatness so that they get comfortable using their voice, sharing their message, and being visible.

Whether it’s speaking to elementary school students about courage and confidence; helping authors and creatives move to their next level through coaching, developmental editing, refining keynote speeches, instructions through course or workshops; or even having them on The TufFish Show, Jen believes when you share your gifts and message, you bring joy to others and show what’s possible for them.

Visit - www.jennifermilius.com/stylist

Jen's new book: Author Stylist Guide: Own Your Greatness, Get Visible, and Share Your Message

Get free resources at http://www.jennifermilius.com/start

Welcome Tami Matheny to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Visit https://www.jennifermilius.com/tuffish to learn more.

Writing is a solitary activity, but being an author and running your author business is not. It requires connection, and sometimes that can feel challenging to create. In order for you to reach the goals you have in your heart, you need community, and I was thrilled when Tami Matheny was all for coming back on the show to offer some beautiful and deep insights to get you going in the right direction. She’s a gem, and I can’t wait to hear what steps you’ll take to create and strengthen your community after you listen.

Tami Matheny is owner of Tami Matheny Coaching. Through mental game coaching, keynote speaking, and writing, she strives to help others build their own confidence as well as how to rise above adversity. Additionally, she is a member of the Jon Gordon Team. Tami craves challenges herself as she has completed 50k running races and recently a 100 mile bike race.

Visit - http://www.tamimatheny.com

Book purchase links - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tami-Matheny/author/B07954JCJN?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true