Episode 65: Success Leaves Clues - Lessons from 10 Upcoming Authors

Episode Title:The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 65: Success Leaves Clues - Lessons from 10 Upcoming AuthorsEpisode Summary:What do successful authors have in common?In Episode 65, Renée Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing, and Jonathan Lautermilch, CEO of Smart Publishing, pull back the curtain on a dozen upcoming book releases and share the patterns they’ve noticed among authors who consistently move forward, finish strong, and create impactful books.From first-time authors to seasoned professionals, each person featured in this episode approached the publishing journey differently. Yet despite their different backgrounds, industries, and writing styles, they all demonstrated key habits that helped them make meaningful progress.Through real-world examples, Renée and Jonathan discuss the importance of collaboration, consistency, clarity, accountability, storytelling, branding, and creating systems that support long-term success. Whether you're just starting your book or stuck somewhere in the middle, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.What You’ll Hear:Why successful authors rarely try to do everything aloneThe power of collaboration and trusting the publishing processHow consistency beats inspiration every timeWhy blocking dedicated writing time mattersThe role of accountability in finishing a manuscriptHow strong storytelling creates memorable booksWhy clarity about your end goal changes everythingThe importance of creating a book ecosystem, not just a bookHow branding can extend the life and impact of your messageWhy some authors finish quickly while others stay stuck for yearsCreative ways authors are fitting book writing into busy schedulesThe common success principles shared by multiple publishing partnersAuthors Featured in This Episode:Josh SmithScott BunnJeremy DoranMatthew StevensAlex HoltJason T. PowellEliza LakeSherman & Blake (Lasso)Matthew JenkinsDavid AltmanQuote to Remember:“Success leaves clues. Sometimes one small shift is all it takes to unlock your next step.”Mentioned in This Episode:NeuroConversant Leadership by Jeremy DoranThe Wise Path of Homeownership by Matthew StevensThe Character Code by Alex HoltCompete to Live and Laughs to Leadership by Jason T. PowellThe Third Option by Eliza LakeThe Full Gym by Sherman & BlakeTreeHouseTradeSchool.com – Scott BunnSmartPublishingServices.com – publishing education and author supportConnect with Renée Lautermilch on Facebook – she’s the only one in the worldConnect with Jonathan Lautermilch on Facebook and LinkedInQuote to Remember:“There’s more than one way to write a book—but success leaves clues.”Coming Next:More practical publishing lessons, author success stories, and strategies to help you turn your expertise into a book that creates real opportunities.