It’s Your Turn: Shari Biery on Finding Purpose and Finishing Your Book

In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, bestselling author and purpose coach Shari Biery shares the deeply personal journey behind her book It’s Your Turn. From the invisible sacrifices of military spouse life to rediscovering self-worth and creating her signature CALM Method, Shari reveals how writing became both healing and empowering. If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or unsure your story matters—this conversation will inspire you to claim your voice, embrace your purpose, and finally finish the book that’s been waiting inside you. Finish the Damn Book Podcast helps aspiring authors, entrepreneurs, creatives, and writers finally complete the book they know they’re meant to write.Hosted by Susie Schaefer, the podcast cuts through perfectionism, writer’s block, overwhelm, and publishing confusion with honest conversations about writing, publishing, book marketing, creativity, and the author journey.Featuring authors, editors, ghostwriters, publishers, writing coaches, and industry professionals, each episode offers practical strategies to help writers finish, publish, and share meaningful books.Topics include: • Writing and revision tips • Publishing and self-publishing guidance • Book marketing and platform-building • Creativity, confidence, and procrastination • Encouragement for writers stuck in the messy middleMany episodes close with Susie’s signature “Reflection Moment”, an intuitive conversation exploring creativity, identity, purpose, and the emotional side of becoming an author.Whether you’re writing memoir, nonfiction, business, or personal development, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you trust your voice and finally bring your story to life.Ready to move your book forward? https://www.finishthebookpublishing.com/