From Writer to Author: The Podcast

Veronica G.
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Got a story burning inside you—but no clue where to start (or how to finish)? Or maybe you’ve already published but want to grow your reach, your readers, and your confidence as an author? Welcome to From Writer to Author: The Podcast, where we get real about what it takes to become a successful author. Hosted by Veronica G.—Amazon bestselling author of ten books (including two international bestsellers), book editor, formatter, and coach—this show is your weekly roadmap to writing better, publishing smarter, and building a thriving author business that lasts. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience working with powerhouse brands like Tony Robbins and T. Harv Eker, Veronica brings a mix of creative strategy, tough love, and real-world know-how to every episode. Each week, you’ll get practical advice, honest conversations, and behind-the-scenes insights into every part of the writing and publishing process—from finding your voice and finishing your manuscript to mastering self-publishing, launching your book, and marketing it like a pro. Whether you’re staring at a blank page or celebrating your tenth book, you’ll find inspiration, motivation, and actionable steps to turn your writing dream into your author reality. It’s time to stop just calling yourself a writer—and start owning your place as an author.

  1. 3D AGO

    S1 E17 - Finding Your Ideal Reader and Writing for Them

    Send a text In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast with Veronica G, we’re addressing a challenge that quietly holds many authors back: You love what you wrote… but readers aren’t responding the way you expected. Maybe your book isn’t selling consistently. Maybe your marketing feels scattered. Maybe you’re unsure how to describe your book in a way that makes people instantly interested. It can feel confusing—especially when you know the writing itself is strong. The truth? The issue often isn’t talent, effort, or even quality. It’s clarity. When you don’t have a clearly defined ideal reader, your message becomes broad. Your positioning becomes blurry. Your marketing becomes guesswork. And guesswork rarely leads to steady results. In this episode, you’ll discover how to shift from writing simply because you can… to writing with purpose, direction, and connection. You’ll learn why understanding your reader changes everything—from how your book is shaped to how it’s presented to the world. If you want your books to resonate more deeply… If you want your marketing to feel focused instead of forced… If you want a better chance at consistent royalties instead of unpredictable spikes… This episode will help you see what might be missing—and how to fix it. Because building an author career isn’t just about writing well. It’s about writing with someone specific in mind. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    11 min

  2. FEB 18

    S1 E16 - What Every Author Should Know About Book Covers

    Send a text Your book might be brilliant. Your writing might be strong. Your message might matter deeply. But if your cover isn’t doing its job… readers may never get far enough to find that out. In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re diving into what every author needs to understand about book covers before publishing. Not the trendy advice. Not the “make it pretty” advice. The real, strategic role your cover plays in whether your book gets clicked, considered, and ultimately purchased. You’ll learn why covers are far more than decoration, how they influence reader trust in seconds, what separates amateur from market-ready design, and how to think about your cover as a business decision—not just a creative one. We also explore modern realities authors are facing today, including common pitfalls, smart research habits, and how to approach cover creation in a way that strengthens your book’s chances in a competitive marketplace. If you want your book to look credible, connect with the right audience, and stand confidently beside others in your category, this conversation is essential. 🎧 Press play before you finalize your cover. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    11 min

  3. FEB 10

    S1 E15 - Setting Realistic Deadlines Without Killing Your Creativity

    Send a text Deadlines are supposed to help you finish your book… so why do they so often leave you exhausted, stressed, and creatively blocked? If you’ve ever set a writing or publishing deadline with the best intentions—only to fall behind, feel guilty, or wonder if deadlines just “don’t work” for you—this episode is for you. In Episode 15: Setting Realistic Deadlines Without Killing Your Creativity, Veronica breaks down why deadlines aren’t the real problem—and what actually causes burnout, missed timelines, and creative shutdown for writers and authors. This episode takes a clear, honest look at how unrealistic scheduling, blurred work phases, and lack of boundaries quietly sabotage your momentum. Veronica also shares a pivotal moment from her own author career that forced her to completely rethink how she plans books, manages workload, and protects creative energy. If you want to: stop relying on last-minute pressure to get words on the pageset deadlines you can actually keepmove forward consistently without sacrificing your creativitythis episode will help you see deadlines in an entirely new way. 🎧 Press play now and learn how to build a writing schedule that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term author goals—not one that works against them. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    10 min

  4. FEB 2

    S1 E14 - Long-Term Author Goals: Planning Your Next Book (And Beyond)

    Send a text Finishing one book often creates a new kind of pressure: What comes next? Many authors reach the end of a manuscript—or even publish their first book—only to feel uncertain, scattered, or overwhelmed by the future. Should you start another book right away? Build a series? Switch genres? Focus on marketing? Or pause and regroup? In this episode, we’re stepping back to look at the bigger picture. Long-Term Author Goals – Planning Your Next Book (And Beyond) explores why so many writers feel stuck after finishing a project and how a lack of long-term planning can quietly slow momentum, drain motivation, and lead to burnout. We’ll talk about the hidden costs of making reactive decisions, chasing short-term wins, or trying to do everything at once without a clear direction. If you’ve ever: Finished a book but felt unsure what to work on nextWondered how successful authors plan multiple booksFelt torn between creative goals and practical realitiesWorried about building a sustainable author career—not just publishing one bookThis episode will help you rethink how you approach your writing life and your future as an author. Instead of pushing for faster output or more hustle, we’ll focus on clarity, intention, and alignment—so every book you write supports where you actually want to go. Whether you’re planning your next book or thinking several projects ahead, this episode is designed to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    12 min

  5. JAN 26

    S1 E13 - Inbox Influence: Why Every Author Needs an Email List (Like YESTERDAY!)

    Send a text Think you can skip the email list and still build a real author career? I mean… you can also eat soup with a fork, but it’s going to be messy. In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re talking about the one asset too many authors ignore until it’s painfully obvious they shouldn’t have: an email list. Not “someday.” Not “after I publish.” Not “once I feel ready.” Now. If you’ve ever wondered how authors find readers consistently (without begging social media for attention), how they stay connected between book releases, or how they build momentum that doesn’t disappear the moment an algorithm sneezes—this episode is for you. You’ll hear why an email list is more than a marketing tool—it’s a foundation. It supports your launches, your long-term visibility, your reader relationships, and your ability to grow a sustainable author platform. Whether you’re pre-published, mid-draft, launching soon, or already published but relying too heavily on luck and likes, this conversation will help you see email differently—and understand why waiting is costing you more than you think. 🎧 Press play and let’s get you building something you actually own. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    13 min

  6. JAN 12

    S1 E12 - Overcoming Fear of Judgment, Criticism, or (Worse) Being Ignored as a Writer

    Send a text Ever notice how the moment you decide to take your writing seriously, your brain immediately auditions a panel of imaginary critics? In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest momentum-killers for writers: the three-headed monster—fear of judgment, fear of criticism, and (the one that stings in a very specific way) the fear of being ignored. If you’ve been holding back from sharing your words, pitching your book idea, hitting “publish,” or even finishing the draft because you’re worried what people will think—or that no one will think anything at all—this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with a steadier mindset, practical ways to keep moving forward anyway, and the confidence to stay in the work… because becoming an author requires courage, not perfection. 🎧 Press play and let’s get you out of hiding and back into action. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    9 min

  7. JAN 5

    S1 E11 - Wait...Authors Do WHAT?

    Send a text If you’ve ever thought your writing habits were a little strange… this episode is about to make you feel much better. In this fun, New Year's episode of From Writer to Author, we’re taking a lighter turn and exploring the surprisingly odd, quirky, and downright unexpected habits of famous authors. From unusual routines to creative rituals that make you go, “Wait… seriously?” this episode is equal parts entertaining and reassuring. But beneath the humor is an important reminder: there is no “right” way to be a writer. Creativity doesn’t follow rules, and the process rarely looks neat or normal — even for the most successful authors in history. If you’ve ever worried that your habits mean you’re doing it wrong, this episode will help you laugh, relax, and embrace your own creative quirks. Consider this a permission slip to write your way, trust your process, and end the year smiling instead of second-guessing yourself. It’s light. It’s fun. And it’s the perfect reminder that writers have always been a little weird — and that might just be part of the magic. 🎧 Press play and prepare to say, “Okay… maybe I’m not that strange after all.” Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    16 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    S1 E10 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Writer

    Send a text Every writer—no matter how new, experienced, talented, or successful—has questioned whether they truly belong in the writing world. Maybe you’ve felt it, too: that quiet worry that you’re not “qualified” enough, not “skilled” enough, or not “legit” enough to call yourself a writer. It’s that uncomfortable inner voice that whispers, “Who do you think you are?” In this episode of From Writer to Author, we’re opening up a grounded, reassuring conversation about the complicated relationship writers have with their own self-worth. Imposter syndrome doesn’t care about talent or accomplishments—its only job is to make you doubt the very identity you’re working so hard to build. But here’s the good news: the doubt you feel is far more normal than you think, and it says a lot more about your growth than it does about your abilities. This episode explores the deeper emotional patterns behind imposter syndrome and why it shows up at every stage of the writing journey—from the first idea all the way to publication and beyond. You’ll learn how universal these feelings really are, why they don’t mean what you think they mean, and how understanding them can help you write with more confidence, clarity, and resilience. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pretending…  If you’ve ever felt like you’re “not enough”…  If you’ve ever worried someone will “find you out”…  this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, not behind, and absolutely not an imposter. This is a gentle, validating, and empowering conversation designed to help you reclaim your confidence and step more fully into the identity of “writer”—with pride, not hesitation. Press play when you’re ready to breathe a little easier. Support the show ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist

    8 min
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Got a story burning inside you—but no clue where to start (or how to finish)? Or maybe you’ve already published but want to grow your reach, your readers, and your confidence as an author? Welcome to From Writer to Author: The Podcast, where we get real about what it takes to become a successful author. Hosted by Veronica G.—Amazon bestselling author of ten books (including two international bestsellers), book editor, formatter, and coach—this show is your weekly roadmap to writing better, publishing smarter, and building a thriving author business that lasts. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience working with powerhouse brands like Tony Robbins and T. Harv Eker, Veronica brings a mix of creative strategy, tough love, and real-world know-how to every episode. Each week, you’ll get practical advice, honest conversations, and behind-the-scenes insights into every part of the writing and publishing process—from finding your voice and finishing your manuscript to mastering self-publishing, launching your book, and marketing it like a pro. Whether you’re staring at a blank page or celebrating your tenth book, you’ll find inspiration, motivation, and actionable steps to turn your writing dream into your author reality. It’s time to stop just calling yourself a writer—and start owning your place as an author.

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