Ep 59: After 6 books, what I wish I'd known sooner...

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!I love a good string of lessons learned. Given the popularity of my post detailing the 9 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Sooner on Instagram, I thought I'd expand upon a few of them (and add one more!). It's been a wild and wonderful 19+ years in this space, and while I wouldn't change a thing, knowing some of this earlier on would certainly have saved me some late-night anxiety runs to the ice cream section of the grocery store! While I'll always support late-night ice cream runs, my hope is that this list will help you make them from a calm, happy space!MENTIONED RESOURCESCreating Captivating Audiobooks workshop with Drew LinsalataCarly Watters' Instagram post about author visibility challengesThe Book Writers Collective (monthly membership)Holy Sh*t…I’m Having Twins! The Definitive Guide to Remaining Calm When You're Twice as Freaked Out (still my top-selling book, even after 19 years!)Podcast Episode 9: What Makes a Book a Bestseller?WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER ON YOUR BOOKBOOK EDITINGFor all the details on my book editing services, click here WRITE THE DAMN BOOK ALREADYA program for writing powerful, thought-provoking nonfiction or memoir so you can grow your business or simply share your story.This is for you if you:✍️ Want to write powerful nonfiction or memoir (and avoid common, unnecessary mistakes along the way) ✍️ Crave support, knowledgeable guidance, and compassionate ass-kicking when you begin feeling unsure of what you’re doing, why you started, or whether it’s going to be worth it (hint: it absolutely will)✍️ Group coaching/masterminding with Elizabeth every other week to help you navigate roadblocks so you can get to the finish line of writing a book you're immensely proud to release into the world Learn more >>  PUBLISH A PROFITABLE BOOKA complete step-by-step program to help you publish a book that's indistinguishable in quality from a New York Times bestseller.This is for you if you:📚 Want no-fluff, step-by-step directions to publishing a top-quality book on your terms and timeline📚 Want to retain all rights, creative control, and earnings so you can start building a lucrative career as an author📚 Want access to a patient, committed (fun!) six-time author every two weeks to guide you through questions and areas of confusion (we all have them!) Learn More >>  FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MARKETA step-by-step program that helps you launch (or re-launch) your book so you can sell more copies while b🧭 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 ✍️ 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