Episode #172: Robin’s Holiday Riff on Lessons Learned from a Year of Writing and Publishing

Summary:

As we close out 2024, I’m excited to guide you into the new year with the first of three installments of my Robin’s Holiday Riff series.

In this first episode, I’ll share valuable lessons from writing, navigating publishing, book promotion, author support, and more—helping you enter the new year with fresh insights and inspiration you won’t want to miss.

In episode #172 of Author's Corner, Robin reflects on the lessons learned from a year of writing and publishing. She discusses the significant effort and investment required for book promotion, the importance of supporting aspiring authors, and the necessity of visibility in sharing one's message. Robin emphasizes the value of feedback and the continuous learning process in the creative journey, culminating in her own experiences with a one-woman show and future performances.

Key takeaways:

• The unexpected effort behind book promotion
• Why readers are the key to a world-changing book
• The importance of support in growing your author audience
• The power of feedback in refining your work
• Why waiting to feel ready could hold you back
• Seeking advice from those who’ve achieved what you want
• Why sharing and testing your content leads to real progress
• And much more!

About Robin Colucci:

Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she's a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.

Under Robin's expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.

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