Episode Summary Kute Blackson is an inspirational speaker and bestselling author who sold 15,000 copies of his first book in the first week (in an industry where people are pleased to sell 5,000 books a year total)! He knows how to prepare yourself for publishing success–and what he has to say might surprise you. 4:00 Kute discusses his love of books, spanning everything from writers such as Franklin Covey to Zig Ziglar. Christine notes that non-fiction books can help you enter an entire world of imagination and possibility just as well as any fiction book can–and in a much more powerful way ..read more

Episode Summary Janet Shapiro is a 25-year public relations industry expert at Smith Publicity, where she has helped authors score appearances on CNN, Time Magazine, USA Today, O Magazine, and countless others. In today’s episode, she shares her favorite tricks of the trade to help you get YOUR book noticed. 4:15 How do you navigate a public relations landscape where traditional print media has largely disappeared and online is the new thing? It used to be that publicity was primarily about reaching out to TV, radio, and newspaper outlets. Now, you have various options such as blogs, social me ..read more

Episode Summary Do you suspect you were meant to write a book–but that gnawing voice in your head keeps saying you’re wrong? Ulcaa Hansen, educational transformation expert and author of The Future of Smart knows exactly how you feel. And she is here to teach you how to trust yourself–and let your writer’s journey begin. 5:03 How can you trust yourself and move boldly forward in writing what your heart is telling you to write? When you begin writing your book, a lot of voices might tell you that you are writing the wrong book–not the one the market wants. But inside you might know that your vo ..read more

Episode Summary Can anyone publish a book? Marc Allen, the publisher behind such bestselling books as Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now and Deepak Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success answers this essential question.   7:15 Christine and Marc tackle the question: can anyone publish a book?   8:55 Marc explains why he doesn’t just think anyone can get published but why they should publish a book. The good news and the bad news is that anyone can get published. This makes the barrier of entry lower–and consequently, the competition more fierce. In this new playing field, sh ..read more

Episode Summary Tapping into your inner self (your soul!) can help you write the work you were meant to write. Anümani Santos, a published author, modern-day shaman and well-regarded spiritual teacher, shares her tips on how to do this.  5:40 How should you define “soul” when you are writing? Writing transformationally has to come from the soul. But what does that mean, exactly? And how do you know when you’re doing it? 8:38 How can you shift from a place of doubt and fear to a place of trust? The “monkey mind” has all sorts of things it tells you: that you aren’t good enough, that nobody ..read more

Episode Summary ​​Whether or not you realize it, you already have a brand as an author. The only thing you can do is choose what that brand will be. Branding expert Stephen Larmer shares his advice on building an author brand with intention and authenticity.  4:07 What is a brand, anyway? So many people think branding is simply a logo, but it is so much more than that! Christine and Stephen talk about what branding really means.  9:08 Is a customer experiencing your brand in a way that makes an impact?  With every customer (or reader) interaction, your brand gets built. How does ..read more

Episode Summary ​Have you ever felt the motivation to write a life-changing book but found the actual process somewhat challenging? Peak Performance Coach, Brian Mariani shares his tips for avoiding procrastination and staying at peak performance levels, even when the road gets rocky. 4:48 How do you define peak performance?  If you aren’t asking yourself this question daily, maybe it’s time to consider doing so! We discuss how asking yourself this question can help eliminate the things from your life that aren’t serving you to ultimately help you make better decisions and get your book d ..read more

If you’re making good progress on your manuscript and want to know how to powerfully and profitably get it published – then this episode is for you. Because, now more than ever the path to publishing your book can feel confusing, overwhelming, daunting or even paralyzing. There are so many ways to get published nowadays that it can all feel like simply too much.  You’ve got options ranging from self-publishing and traditional publishing, to hybrid and indie publishing.  But how do you know which one is best for you?  That’s what I cover on this special “solo” episode that will h ..read more

In today’s publishing world, it is difficult to get the attention of a traditional publishing house for your book.  So, in this episode, we’re going to pull back that curtain on what a book proposal is, what needs to be included in it, and how to write one that gets attention from your ideal publisher, and ultimately gets sold.  My guest, Terry Whalin would know… he’s written more than 60 books and received two six figure advances for proposals he’s written.   Tune in and listen to Christine and Terry discuss: Why to write a book proposal…  How to stand out from the c ..read more

I’m so excited to bring you another “flashback” episode this week! Today I’m sharing an interview I did with Marianne Williamson from my 2013 Transformational Author Experience virtual training.  While the interview may be 9 years old, the principles and powerful teachings on the law of Divine compensation are timeless and universal.   If you’ve ever grappled with being spiritual, and attracting/maintaining abundance and wealth, this episode is for you.   Tune in and listen to Christine and Marianne discuss: How to connect with your unique and important contribution to hum ..read more