Episode Two: The One with Alison Jones

About the Episode If you've got a twinkle in your eye about a book within you which needs to be birthed, then listen to independent publisher Alison Jones talk about how authors are leaders and the similarities between creating a book and a business. We talk about authors as leaders, experts and facilitators of personal and professional development. Books as a means to listen in on the conversations which are emerging in the world, at any point in time, as well as understanding that writing any book is the same as starting a business - through synthesising and differentiation. Core values are highligted, such as transparency, authenticity, trust and respect, in the realms of creating a positive, fulfilling, proactive and motivating workplace culture. In addition, this week (w/c 13th September 2021) also marks the start of Alison's latest Book Proposal Challenge, whereby each participant takes that twinke in the eye to a fully formed book proposal which is ready to be sent out into the world of publishers to catch a book deal. As if that wasn't enough, one lucky person will get themselves a full publishing deal with Practical Inspiration Publishing (aka Alison)! What are you waiting for? Sign up now About Alison Alison Jones is founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing, a pioneering publishing partner for businesses, and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club, a podcast and community for writers and readers of extraordinary business books.  A veteran of the publishing industry, she worked for 25 years with leading companies such as Chambers, Oxford University Press and Macmillan (as Publisher and then Director of Innovation Strategy at Palgrave Macmillan).  She regularly speaks and blogs on the publishing industry, is on the board of the Independent Publishers Guild and Head Judge of the Business Book Awards. She has written and edited several books, most recently This Book Means Business (2018). How to connect with Alison and her initiatives LinkedIn: Alison Jones LinkedIn: Practical Inspiration Publishing Instagram: @bookstothesky Twitter: @bookstothesky Website: Practical Inspiration Publishing Website: Alison Jones Website: The Extraordinary Business Book Club (EBBC)