Thriving Authors Podcast

Dallas Woodburn
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Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.

  1. Aug 7

    Episode 233: Your Publication Timeline Checklist

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into all the moving pieces involved in self-publishing and giving you a checklist of what needs to get done before your book hits the shelves.  By following this timeline, you’ll give yourself enough time so that it's not a stressful process, but instead, it’s a really fun and fulfilling and exciting process! I share: What you need to have done first, before moving your book into the production timeline. When to choose your cover designer and your interior book designer and what’s involved in that process. Why to consider having a book launch team and how you can involve them. The importance of pre-orders and early reviews – along with ideas for pre-order bonuses. Considerations for how you’re going to showcase your book. After listening, if you decide you don't want to worry about getting all the moving pieces coordinated and getting your book up on Amazon, you’re in luck. I have a Book Publishing Package where I can handle that all for you. Just reach out! >> Here’s the PDF you can download to stay organized and on top of things as you release your book out into the world.  Other episodes mentioned: Episode 89: My Top Tips for Connecting With a Publisher Episode 66: 10 Tips to Crush Your Book Launch  Episode 133: Tips for Writing Your Book Description Episode 64: Why are pre-orders so important?

  2. Aug 1

    Episode 232: Why Scheduling Your Writing Time is a Game-Changer and How to Get Started

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about ways to create a writing routine that actually fits into your life – even if this is a busy season for you and things are hectic. If writing is something that you keep telling yourself you're going to carve out time to do, but it just seems to always slip away with other more urgent tasks that take up your time, then this episode is for you! I share: The benefits to blocking even 10 -15 minute increments of writing in your calendar. What aspects of your life to consider when creating a writing routine. The first step to take to create your new writing habit. Ideas and examples that clients – and myself – have found success with to make writing time something to look forward to rather than it feeling like just another task. I’m excited for you to experience the joy and ease that a writing routine can bring and the incredible progress that you can make to really move forward on your book! >> If you’re ready to commit to writing your book, join me in the next round of Thriving Authors Academy that starts October 5th! Find more details at ThrivingAuthorsAcademy.com.

  3. Jul 24

    Episode 231: How to Rock Your Bookstore Events

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m giving you my best tips for a successful, fun, and fabulous book event! Coming off a book launch event for my children's book Kid Scientists at the Beach, I had a lot to share! You’ll hear ideas around mindset and practical strategies, including: How to make it as easy as possible for bookstores to partner with you. The difference between a book signing and a book event. My favorite format for book events and how to prepare. Logistics that are important to work out with the bookstore before the event. Ideas to spread the word about the event to make it as successful as possible. A list of what to bring the day of your event. I hope these tips inspire you to get out there so readers can celebrate you and your beautiful book – in a way that allows you to soak in this special memory and truly enjoy your book event. Here’s the link I mentioned I’d share: Episode 137: Tips for Your Author Photo Shoot. And also, make sure to grab the pdf with all the tips here: Tips for a fantastic book event.pdf

  4. Jul 17

    Episode 230: How to Create Your Book Marketing Plan

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m diving into how to create a marketing plan for your book. Marketing, promoting and launching feel so much less overwhelming when you have a plan in place! I share a few journal prompts that are really helpful to brainstorm and also explain: How to avoid getting completely burned out and not wanting to do any marketing. The best sort of publicity that you can get that will lead to book sales. A menu of ideas that you can get excited about when creating your plan. A mindset shift so you don’t feel icky or salesy when sharing about your book. Examples of special little extra goodies you can send to everybody who preorders your book. What materials are really helpful to have ready when you’re pitching different media marketing opportunities. And more! And if you are an entrepreneur who wants to write and publish the book inside your heart, I’d love for you to join me in my free Facebook group Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best Selling Authors. We discuss the podcast episodes, I host free challenges and you may even meet your new writing partner to swap pages with!

  5. Jun 26

    Episode 229: Overcoming the "Second Book Slump"

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I reflect on how welcoming a second baby relates to birthing a second book. Becoming a mom of two reminded me so much of the mindset that I talk through with my clients related to writing another book. I delve into: The parallels between a second baby and a second book. Why you can expect to have mindset challenges when writing a second, third, fourth book. What to do when external pressures and critical voices in your head get louder when writing your next book. My Steph Curry analogy to growing as a writer. How we can lean into the creative process throughout the unknowns and even if we are afraid. The truth of why it's never too late to invest in yourself and your writing. I hope that some of these insights are useful for you, whether you are working on your first book, or your second, or your third or down the line! And I’d love to share an exercise that all of my clients do when we begin working together. It's called Getting to Your Why. Send me an email at dallaswoodburnteam@gmail.com and I’ll send you the three-page downloadable PDF with some questions that you can journal about to really help you try to get to the why of your book.

  6. Jun 19

    Episode 228: What to Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

    In this solo episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m talking about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed with writing your book – especially when the pain of the world and feelings of helplessness make it challenging to tap into our creative energy. If you ever think, I know what I should be doing, but I'm having such a hard time actually taking the actions to move forward, this episode is for you! You’ll hear What to focus on when you're trying to clear the way to write or feel like what you’re doing isn’t enough. The importance of being intentional and creating boundaries. Practical ways to lean into big projects that will help reduce overwhelm so you’re not running yourself in circles. A personal example of the strategy I use to make progress instead of procrastinating. The value of small steps, including my writing streak and how committing to 100 words a day has been such a game changer (and has steamrolled me over to 90,000 words in this draft in under a year) Episode 179: Tips for a Writing Streak I want this to be an invitation to give yourself a little bit of grace and recognize that you're not alone if you’re struggling in your writing life. >> And I’d love for you to join me in my Facebook group called Women Entrepreneurs Becoming Best Selling Authors. This free community is the perfect place to share what came up for you with this exercise and any goals you have so we can cheer you on – and also to provide a little extra accountability for you, too!

  7. Jun 5

    Episode 227: Interview with Sonya Judd

    In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I’m excited to share my conversation with author Sonya Judd about her debut fiction novel One Digit Away, which was inspired by the belief that one simple act, one call, one voice, one moment of hope can change everything. We talk about the creative process, what happens when we are brave enough to put our books out in the world, and the impact that can come from being vulnerable in doing so. I know you will adore Sonja's warmth and vulnerability. Sonya shares: How personal experience drives her writing, because your lived story is what readers connect with, and no AI or textbook can replicate. What it was like to co-author a novel with her neurodivergent daughter Samantha and the benefits of collaboration and outside perspectives throughout the writing process.  The surprising ways her books have impacted readers far beyond her intended audience.  How her first book, Rest in the Nest: Powerful Principles of, of Parenting, started her author journey. After listening you’ll appreciate how your lived story is your unique credential, and sharing it creates real impact for readers. About Sonya: Sonya Judd is a business strategist, executive life coach, author, and speaker whose work centers on transformation, purpose, and emotional resilience. She is the author of Rest in the Nest: Powerful Principles of Parenting and the co-author (alongside her daughter Samantha) of One Digit Away. Through her work with youth, professionals, and community leaders, Sonya has become known for her ability to translate pain into purpose and strategy into soul work. Her writing weaves together wisdom, empathy, and spiritual truth, creating space for readers to see themselves with compassion and courage. https://onedigitawaybook.com

  8. May 16

    Episode 226: BTS: My Publication Journey for My Latest Novel

    In this episode of the Thriving Authors Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the timeline of drafting, editing and submitting (and editing and submitting again) that led to finally getting a publication deal for my novel BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME. It was quite a long journey filled with ups and downs to get there! And I think it’s really important to hear the real stories behind others' success. In fact, many times books aren’t published in the order in which the writer wrote them (which has certainly been true for me!) In this episode you’ll hear: What inspired the idea for this story over 12 years ago. How I played around with the structure, setting and POV. Ways I took feedback to make my book better while staying true to myself and my vision for the book. What I feared would happen if I made any big changes to the book. The discouragement after making it to an acquisitions meeting at a big publisher but not getting an offer… and how I was able to learn from that experience and later get a publication deal with my wonderful publisher Owl Hollow Press. The process of working with amazing editors to get the book to the next level, which helped me grow so much as a writer. So even if it’s a long journey to get YOUR book out into the world, who knows what's around the next corner. Just keep moving forward, find that next stepping stone and don't give up on yourself. You never know what opportunities and excitement are waiting for you! BEFORE & AFTER YOU & ME recently turned two!!! I am still so thrilled and honored that it won the 2024 Indies Today Book Award for Best Teen Contemporary, and am eternally grateful to the team at Owl Hollow Press for bringing the best version of my book to life, and to everyone who has supported and spread the word about this story I poured my heart into for twelve years. P.S. If you decide you want to take the reins (and timeline) into your own hands and self-publish your book — but you don't want to worry about getting all the moving pieces coordinated and getting your book up on Amazon and Ingram Spark — you’re in luck. I have a Book Publishing Package where I can handle that all for you, in addition to editing and cover/interior design. Just reach out!

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Welcome to the Thriving Authors Podcast, where we delve into all aspects of what it takes to get your dream book out of your heart, onto the page and into the world, connecting with a wide audience of readers. On this podcast, you will find behind-the-scenes lessons from my own book-writing and publishing journey, interviews with successful published authors, and tips and advice you can start using today to move you forward in your writing life.

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  • Creator
    Dallas Woodburn
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
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    © Dallas Woodburn
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