Become an International Author / World Changer

In this segment of "Time We Discuss" we look at what it's like to be an author with the calling of "World Changer". In this episode, author Machiel Hoek talks about the struggles of international publishing and overcoming the hurdles associated with crossing borders. From language barriers to fundamental cultural differences, Machiel gives us some great insight on what it is like to try and get your book distributed worldwide. Aside from being an author, Machiel gives us a subtle nudge to help change the world for the better. If you're an author and are looking for wider distribution or you simply embrace equity for everyone, this video is a must-watch! Stay tuned to gain valuable insights and inspiration from the experiences of a self-published, international author. ================================================================= Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:34 - The hunt for a publisher3:03 - Getting the book to America8:17 - Struggles with translating the book into English10:52 - How has your education helped you as an author?12:38 - Overcoming rejection from publishers14:48 - Social media challenges for an author16:20 - Flipping the tables - how is social media for me?17:46 - Talent has the floor19:02 - World Changer - call to action22:17 - Podcast shout out.22:42 - Outro ================================================================= Guest Information: Machiel Hoek Machiel Hoek's Website The Girl Who Changed the World Also Mentioned in This Episode: Becoming an Inventor, From Idea to Success How to Become a Publicist in 2024 and What Does a Publicist Do? Freelance Book Editor - How to Turn Your Passion Into a Career Become a Virtual Assistant in 2024 - Complete Guide! Time We Discuss Careers - the Back Story of Time We Discuss Stuff You Should Know Podcast ================================================================= Time We Discuss Links: Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads