21: Interview with Cory Goodrich (Pt 2)

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Being able to interview Cory Goodrich a second time (click here to listen to our first interview), this time doing a deeper dive into the writing of Folksong: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, and DNA, was a gift that's I just know is going to keep on giving. An actor, painter, singer, songwriter, and all-around creative person, it shocked me to no end to hear that Cory didn't consider herself a "writer" and, in fact, didn't initially write with the intention of publishing a book. And yet, maybe this is precisely how it was all meant to come together. In this insightful episode, Cory shares:What surprised her the most while writing Folksong (I can almost guarantee you’re going to identify with this) How much the writing helped her to process her grief and grow her trust that her story will help others How she worked through not identifying as a “writer” Her relaxed perspective on book marketing (and who she wants to play her in the screen adaptation) Her overall goal as a creator (it’s not “selling”)How she deals with disappointment as a creative The biggest lesson she learned from writing this bookAn offered shift in perspective on having gratitude for “bad” things that happen in our livesI can't wait to hear your takeaways from this episode!***CONNECT WITH CORYwww.CoryGoodrich.comFollow Cory on InstagramFollow Cory on FacebookBuy Folksong: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, and DNA🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINTGet back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers. 🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.*episode sponsor WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉  PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMPYou've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time). 👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebookSupport the show******Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.  Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth