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Want bookstores to stock your book and host your events? In this episode, I share my experience coordinating successful multi-state book tours and building relationships with bookstores nationwide for my novel "Because Fat Girl."

Drawing from both successful and challenging experiences, I reveal:

* How to choose the right bookstores for your book

* Ways to approach stores authentically

* Tips for making your event successful

* Strategies for building long-term relationships

* The difference between chain and independent bookstore approaches

Perfect for: Authors planning book launches, writers wanting local bookstore presence, and anyone interested in the business side of author life.

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As someone with ADHD, I understand the unique challenges and incredible opportunities our neurodiverse brains present when writing a book. In this episode, I tackle a question many writers face: How do you transform years of scattered writing into a cohesive book when your brain works differently?

Instead of viewing ADHD as an obstacle, I share how it ca…

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Join me as I demystify the complex world of bestseller lists and publishing success. Learn what it takes to hit prestigious lists like the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller rankings. I share insider knowledge from my 20+ years in publishing about:

* How different bestseller lists calculate their rankings

* What qualifies as a "bestseller" in today's market

* The path to achieving bestseller status

* Common misconceptions about bestseller lists

* Real talk about my novel "Because Fat Girl" and its success

Whether you're an aspiring author or curious reader, this episode provides valuable insights into the publishing industry's definition of success. I bring my signature authentic, no-nonsense approach to explaining these often misunderstood aspects of book publishing.

Perfect for: Writers, authors, publishing industry professionals, and anyone interested in how bestseller lists really work.

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Struggling with how to start writing your book? You're not alone. In this episode I share my number one tip for aspiring authors and help you start that book.

Drawing from my experience helping thousands of writers, I reveal why the secret to getting started is embracing imperfection. Learn why:

* Your first draft should be complete and total crap (and why that's a good thing!)

* Perfectionism is the biggest barrier to finishing your book

* Writing 10,000 words a week for 4 weeks can transform your writing journey

* The first 5 drafts will be bad - and that's exactly how it should be

* Starting with an outline might actually hold you back

Perfect for: Aspiring authors, creative writers, and anyone who's ever dreamed of writing a book but feels stuck at the starting line.

Source: Based on my experience as founder of School for Writers and author of "Because Fat Girl" (Entangled Publishing).

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I’m interested in what imperfect art looks like, so I’m creating a real-time, unedited, private podcast to chat intimately with you as my friend.

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Let’s dive in.

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