Ep 235: 4 Lessons After Publishing 2 Books + Listener Q&A

This is an episode for writers, aspiring authors, readers, and anyone who likes a peek behind-the-scenes. We're going to talk about the publishing industry as it stands, how it's changed in the last few years, the rise of self-publishing, conquering self-doubt, money, and so much more. I'm sharing 4 lessons I learned after achieving my lifelong dream of becoming an author. My first book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. published in 2021, and my second book The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs published in 2023. RELATED Episodes: Ep. 73 I wrote a book! (Agents, publishing, writing, and editing) Ep. 111 Behind-The-Scenes of Publishing, Launching, and Marketing a Book Ep. 166 How to Write a Book (in 10 steps) BONUS: 5 Things About Writing Your Own Story (with author, ghostwriter, and book coach Allison Fallon) Ep. 205: 10 Things All Podcast Fans Should Know FULL SHOW NOTES HERE JOIN SECRET STUFF FOR BONUS CONTENT MENTIONED in this episode: The Martian by Andy Weir Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James The Shadow Work Journal by Keila Shaheen How A Self-Published Book Broke All The Rules And Became A Best Seller (NYT)   SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff Patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices