Write the Damn Book Already Elizabeth Lyons

Send me your writing and publishing questions!This episode of Write the Damn Book Already features two of the best pieces of writing advice I’ve received (and I've received a lot of writing suggestions over the years!). BOOK OF THE WEEKJust Do Nothing by Joanna HardisJoanna's Instagram: instagram.com/joannahardisEp 55: How to Write While Feeling Discomfort (with Joanna Hardis)RESOURCES MENTIONEDAva Dellaira's forthcoming book, Exposure (Zibby Books, Sept 2024)Breath Taking: A Memoi...

Send me your writing and publishing questions!With the rise of available options for indie authors, authors are more curious than ever about how to navigate so many options without being overwhelmed or disappointed (simply because they didn't know what questions to ask!). In this episode of Write the Damn Book Already, we cover:the various indie publishing options, from self-publishing to hybrid publishing to working with a publishing service providerthe temptation to work with pub...

Send me your writing and publishing questions!Kathleen Schmidt is a well-respected voice in book publishing with in-depth experience in all aspects of the industry.She has worked on 50 New York Times bestsellers, and her clients have continuously appeared in top-tier national print, broadcast, and radio outlets such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Vogue, Elle, Financial Times, and Vanity Fair. I was thrilled to chat with her about her perspective on book publishing as well as the ris...

Send me your writing and publishing questions!Donna Norman-Carbone's second novel, Of Lies and Honey, just launched (April 24, 2024, Red Adept Publishing), and it was wonderful to have her on as a repeat guest. Her first novel, All That Is Sacred, came out less than a year ago (June 2023, Red Adept Publishing), and chatting about the differences between book 1 and book 2 proved as fun and insightful as I knew it would! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSThe biggest differences between the first launch a...

Send me your writing and publishing questions!The time has come! We're finally able to move on from the days of traditional offset printing to print-on-demand options when it comes to children's books and cookbooks. Whether you're contemplating watercolor illustrations for a children's book or publishing a mouthwatering cookbook, this episode is for you! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSManaging the balance between print quality, profitability, and the different book distribution methods at your dispo...

Send me your writing and publishing questions!The story is always unfolding...In this episode of Write the Damn Book Already, I spoke with Diana Naranjo about her memoir (which is currently on submission). She recounts a pivotal moment where a professional connection with author Abraham Verghese (Cutting for Stone, The Covenant of Water) led to her first agent connection. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSHow Diana learned to write after completing her first draftThe nuanced difference between memoir and cre...