143 episodes

For aspiring authors, writing a book is a lifelong dream, but one that can seem to be just out of reach. The process of writing a book can be both exciting and frustrating. The idea can be there , but sometimes we get stuck and can’t seem to find the inspiration to move forward.

If you are an expert in your field who is thinking about writing a book, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Author’s Corner, a show where we will help you unlock your creativity and write the book of your dreams. Hosted by Robin Colucci, we bring you some of the most prolific and successful authors in the business, as well as other industry experts, to share some inspiration, motivation, tactical strategy, and fun!

Robin Colucci helps world-class experts write world-changing books. Her clients have been published by “Big 5” and other top publishing houses, and others have self-published. Many have won awards, received outstanding book reviews, and/or become bestsellers on Amazon, USA Today, and The New York Times bestsellers lists.

Clients come to her for help to write a substantive book that supports their aims. Whether professionals, top scientists, CEOs, astronauts, Nobel laureates, or non-profit founders, Robin’s clients see that to write a book and get it published can help open doors to new opportunities, expand brand awareness, deepen brand loyalty, gain greater recognition and influence, and enhance credibility.

Robin has real-world publishing experience. Her first job out of college was working with a New York Times bestselling author who mentored her for three years on what it takes to develop, pitch, write, publish, and promote a book. She helped research, write, and edit three books in three genres during her tenure - one fiction, one academic text, and one mass-market nonfiction book.

Just before becoming a book writing coach, Robin was an acquisitions editor for an independent publishing house. Put in charge of selecting works for publication, Robin realized that subject-matter experts need help to move their book projects from start to finish.

Before that she worked as a journalist, reporting for a mid-sized metropolitan newspaper, and has researched and/or written freelance articles for The Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, and Newsweek.

We know that every writer is unique and there is no single path to authorship. However, the most successful authors have highly effective habits that help them reach their goals. Discover their best practices as well as their journey to becoming bestselling authors. Let Robin and her guests provide you the strategy of not just writing a book but writing a book that helps you go to the next level in your career and your business.

There’s never an excuse to write a lousy book. So whether you’ve been aspiring to be an author since childhood or just a few minutes ago, we are dedicated to providing you all the knowledge you need to write one... and write it well! Join The Author’s Corner today and start your life’s opus!

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For aspiring authors, writing a book is a lifelong dream, but one that can seem to be just out of reach. The process of writing a book can be both exciting and frustrating. The idea can be there , but sometimes we get stuck and can’t seem to find the inspiration to move forward.

If you are an expert in your field who is thinking about writing a book, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Author’s Corner, a show where we will help you unlock your creativity and write the book of your dreams. Hosted by Robin Colucci, we bring you some of the most prolific and successful authors in the business, as well as other industry experts, to share some inspiration, motivation, tactical strategy, and fun!

Robin Colucci helps world-class experts write world-changing books. Her clients have been published by “Big 5” and other top publishing houses, and others have self-published. Many have won awards, received outstanding book reviews, and/or become bestsellers on Amazon, USA Today, and The New York Times bestsellers lists.

Clients come to her for help to write a substantive book that supports their aims. Whether professionals, top scientists, CEOs, astronauts, Nobel laureates, or non-profit founders, Robin’s clients see that to write a book and get it published can help open doors to new opportunities, expand brand awareness, deepen brand loyalty, gain greater recognition and influence, and enhance credibility.

Robin has real-world publishing experience. Her first job out of college was working with a New York Times bestselling author who mentored her for three years on what it takes to develop, pitch, write, publish, and promote a book. She helped research, write, and edit three books in three genres during her tenure - one fiction, one academic text, and one mass-market nonfiction book.

Just before becoming a book writing coach, Robin was an acquisitions editor for an independent publishing house. Put in charge of selecting works for publication, Robin realized that subject-matter experts need help to move their book projects from start to finish.

Before that she worked as a journalist, reporting for a mid-sized metropolitan newspaper, and has researched and/or written freelance articles for The Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, and Newsweek.

We know that every writer is unique and there is no single path to authorship. However, the most successful authors have highly effective habits that help them reach their goals. Discover their best practices as well as their journey to becoming bestselling authors. Let Robin and her guests provide you the strategy of not just writing a book but writing a book that helps you go to the next level in your career and your business.

There’s never an excuse to write a lousy book. So whether you’ve been aspiring to be an author since childhood or just a few minutes ago, we are dedicated to providing you all the knowledge you need to write one... and write it well! Join The Author’s Corner today and start your life’s opus!

    Episode #143: Robin’s Riff on “Women Who Have Changed the World Through Books”

    Episode #143: Robin’s Riff on “Women Who Have Changed the World Through Books”

    Summary:
    Since March is Women's History Month, we decided to take some time to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women through books.
    Throughout this month, we've posted to social media a series of videos highlighting remarkable female authors whose books have changed the world.
    Now, we're excited to bring you a compilation of these insightful videos, along with some exclusive content that didn't make it to the public postings.
    In episode #143 of The Author’s Corner, Robin delves into the timeless wisdom and enduring legacy of nine remarkable female authors who have reshaped our world through the power of their written words. From Mary Wollstonecraft's groundbreaking advocacy for women's rights to Maya Angelou's resilient portrayal of overcoming adversity, each author's journey holds the promise of profound insights and inspiration!
    Key takeaways:
    Recognizing the enduring legacy of women authors and their profound impact on literature and societyExploring how food culture has influenced the worldExamining the transformation of gender roles reflected in these booksEmphasizing the importance of seizing the moment when you have a book ideaAnd more!
    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    100 Books that Changed the World by Scott Christianson and Colin SalterA Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary WollstonecraftFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonThe Second Sex by Simone de BeauvoirA Book of Mediterranean Food by Elizabeth DavidTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeSilent Spring by Rachel CarsonThe Feminine Mystique by Betty FriedanI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

    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,...

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    Episode #142: Secrets Behind a Perennial Bestseller with HeatherAsh Amara

    Episode #142: Secrets Behind a Perennial Bestseller with HeatherAsh Amara

    Summary:
    Being a perennial bestselling author almost seems like an urban legend. We’ve all seen books with that kind of staying power, but few authors have that experience. 
    If you’re wondering what it takes to write a book that sells thousands of copies, not just for weeks, but for decades, then this is the episode for you!
    In episode #142 of The Author’s Corner, Robin is joined by perennial bestseller, HeatherAsh Amara, to tell you not only that it can be done, but she also shares insights into how she did it, so you can too.
     
    Key takeaways:
    The inspiration behind her first bookHow her personal life influenced her writingThe creative strategies she used to put her book in front of her audienceHer strategy to create intimacy with the readerInsight into the crone archetypeHeatherAsh’s favorite lessons in her bookHow to practice open heartednessHow we can “align with life”HeatherAsh’s advice to authorsAnd more!
    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    HeatherAsh’s bestseller, Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to BeHeatherAsh’s upcoming book, Wild, Winning, and Wise (out July 30, 2024)

    About HeatherAsh Amara:
    HeatherAsh Amara is the author of nine books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training, The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with don Miguel Ruiz Jr., and the upcoming book Wild, Willing, and Wise. She skillfully and unconditionally guides people to shift from self-judgment to discernment, victimhood to authentic vulnerability, and to shed limiting domestication so they can ground into their self-intimacy, steadiness, and stillness. Raised in Southeast Asia, HeatherAsh has traveled the world from childhood and is continually inspired by the diversity and beauty of human expression and experience. She brings this open-hearted, inclusive worldview to her writings and teachings.

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    Episode #141: Robin’s Riff on “The Relationship Between Social Media Platforms and Book Sales”

    Episode #141: Robin’s Riff on “The Relationship Between Social Media Platforms and Book Sales”

    Summary:
    For some reason, people have long lauded large social media followings as indicative of who will sell the most books. But the numbers speak for themselves: celebrities with HUGE social media followings consistently underperform in book sales. 
    Why does everyone think that social media following = book sales? 
    In episode #141 of The Author’s Corner, Robin reveals her theory about why this belief is so common, even among publishing house editors and staff. She also discusses how authors can still sell thousands of books and make multiple bestseller lists, without millions of followers.
    Key takeaways:
    What we can learn from Britney Spears’and Billie Eilish’s memoirsA theory on why social media followings are considered indicative of book sales (and why it's not true!)The power of consistencyAnd more!

    Resources: 
    Billie Eilish’s memoir, Billie EilishBritney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in MeJustin Timberlake’s memoir, Hindsight: & All the Things I Can't See in Front of MeTamika Mallory’s book, State of Emergency: How We Win in the Country We BuiltEpisode 8 of The Author’s Corner, featuring Jonathan JacobsRachel Hollis’ Girl Stop ApologizingJen Sincero’s a...

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    Episode #140: Simple, Clear, & Empathetic: 3 Keys to Effective Communication with Ben Guttmann

    Episode #140: Simple, Clear, & Empathetic: 3 Keys to Effective Communication with Ben Guttmann

    Summary:
    Why is it that some messages connect, and others don’t? The answer is simple. 
    I mean, the answer is simple, or rather, simplicity. But simple doesn’t mean it’s easy to do.
    In episode #140 of The Author’s Corner, Robin is joined by marketing expert Ben Guttmann, to share some of his best design principles that enable us to communicate clearly and simply with our readers. 
    Key takeaways:
    The simple difference between successful and unsuccessful marketing messagesWhat it means to be “simple”How empathy and simplicity work togetherThe idea of an “enlightened idiot”What we can learn from Taylor SwiftBeing nice versus being kindHow to connect with the root of what people wantWhat we can learn from GodzillaAnd more!

    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    Ben’s book, Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them

    About Ben Guttmann:
    Ben Guttmann is a marketing and communications expert and author of Simply Put: Why Clear Messages Win — and How to Design Them. He’s an experienced marketing executive and educator on a mission to get leaders to more effectively connect by simplifying their message. Ben is former co-founder and managing partner at Digital Natives Group, an award-winning agency that worked with the NFL, I Love NY, Comcast NBCUniversal, Hachette Book Group, The Nature Conservancy, and other major clients. Currently, Ben teaches digital marketing at Baruch College in New York City and consults with a range of thought leaders, venture-backed startups, and other brands. 

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    Episode #139: Robin’s Riff on “How to Cultivate a Strong Connection with Your Reader”

    Episode #139: Robin’s Riff on “How to Cultivate a Strong Connection with Your Reader”

    Summary:
    Have you ever picked up a book at 10pm and been so enthralled, the next thing you know, it’s 3am, and you’re approaching the last few pages? 
    If you have experienced this, then you know the exhilarating feeling of being totally in the author’s thrall and how rare it is to connect so deeply with a book that you simply cannot put it down. Never mind how you feel the next day. Any author who kept you up all night reading deserves to have you make that early morning walk of shame to the coffee maker.
    But if you’re an author, or planning to be, what you really want is to have your reader pull an all-nighter for YOU. 
    In episode #139 of The Author’s Corner, Robin reveals a simple-but-not-necessarily-easy four step process to keep your reader hooked.
    Key takeaways:
    The rare experience of never wanting to put a book downWhy connecting with your reader is so importantThe science behind connecting through a bookFour tips to develop a strong connection with your readerThe role of empathy and vulnerabilityAnd 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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    Episode #138: The Life and Legacy of Arthur Miller with Marc Olivieri

    Episode #138: The Life and Legacy of Arthur Miller with Marc Olivieri

    Summary:
    30 years ago, Death of a Salesman and The Crucible seemed to be two of the few plays from American literature that had made it to the top of every highschool’s “must read” list.
    In an era of an ever-widening wealth gap and a pervasive, savage bigotry fueled by ignorance and Trump—Miller’s two seminal works may be more relevant than ever. Yet, how many students in the Class of 2024 recognize his work, much less his name?
    In episode #138 of The Author’s Corner, Robin is joined by master carpenter Marc Olivieri, who is doing his part to ensure that we remember the life and legacy of Arthur Miller. In this episode, Marc shares fascinating stories about Arthur Miller, whom Marc knew personally for many years before Miller’s death in 2005. He tells us about the Arthur Miller Writing Studio preservation project and why it is so important that we preserve the landmark, and others like it. And he shares how you, listener, can help support their endeavor! 
     
    Key takeaways:
    The exciting story of how Marc met Aruthur MillerMarc’s journey in preserving the Arthur Miller Writing StudioThe importance of preserving historical monumentsThe influence of artists in our societyThe relevance of Arthur Miller’s workHow to engage the community to support preservation projectsFascinating peeks into Arthur Miller’s lifeAnd more!
    Resources mentioned in this episode:
    The event held at the Arthur Miller Writing Studio: Guilty Until Proven Innocent: False Confession and Wrongful ConvictionThe Arthur Miller Writing Studio projectLink to donate to the Arthur Miller Writing Studio projectUT Austin archives of Arthur MillerSome of Arthur Miller’s most notable works: The CrucibleDeath of a Salesman
    About Marc Olivieri:
    Marc Olivieri is a master carpenter, mason, builder, construction manager, and has been responsible for major historic, residential, archeological, and industrial restoration projects in Germany, Italy, and the United States. A long time Roxbury resident and member of the board of directors at the Roxbury Land Trust, he is construction manager in Connecticut for the Calder Foundation. Marc’s relationship with the Arthur Miller Writing Studio dates from 1981.

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