Episode 81: Debunking the Myths that hold you back from becoming a Published Author

When you can say "I have a book," it instantly elevates your expertise in someone's eyes. So the question is, why doesn't everyone have a book published? 

When I ask women in my community that question, I get a lot of responses: "I don't know where to start," "It seems too time-consuming and expensive," and, most heartbreakingly, "Who would buy it? I'm just me; I'm nobody special." 

These doubts and fears are all too common. To debunk these myths and offer guidance, I invited Debbie Keven, founder of Highlander Press, to join us for a conversation about the process and benefits of becoming a published author.

Overcoming Common Fears: Discussing the prevalent fears women have about publishing a book, including fear of not being good enough and fear of the process itself.

The Benefits of Publishing: How having a book can establish authority, attract clients, and serve as a powerful marketing tool.

The Anthology Approach: Introducing the concept of anthology books as a collaborative and less time-intensive way to become a published author.

- Writing and Marketing Process: Detailed breakdown of the steps involved in writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a book, emphasizing the importance of visibility and leveraging the book for business growth.

Special Announcement: Unveiling the upcoming She Boss Cafe anthology project, "Becoming Unstoppable: How Ordinary Women Achieve Extraordinary Success," with details on how community members can participate.

If you're excited about the idea of becoming a published author, either through your own book or by contributing to an anthology, I encourage you to join our upcoming Informational Session on August 14th at 3 PM Eastern. This is your chance to learn more about the process, get your questions answered, and see how this journey can elevate your business and personal brand. Let's embark on this exciting adventure together and create something truly extraordinary. The link to register for the session is in the show notes. See you there!

If you would like to apply to be a guest speaker on the She Boss Cafe Podcast, here’s a link to the guest questionnaire.  Susan would love to meet you!