MWH 037 : HOW TO PUBLISH A BOOK WITH SARAH BARBOUR (AEROPLANE MEDIA)

PUBLISH A BOOK - TURN YOUR DREAMS INTO A REALITY!YEEEHAA!So, you've got a million and one ideas for your book and not sure where to start? Never fear, we're chatting to Sarah Barbour in this week's podcast where she takes us through the journey of making your dream a reality and GETTING IT PUBLISHED! By the end of this, you'll be able to publish a book like a boss. Trust me!I know, it seems overwhelming to begin with but Sarah breaks it down into bite sized pieces for us and I promise by the end you'll be ready to smash it out of the park!THIS WEEK'S PODCASTSarah Barbour from Aeroplane Media is an expert in the field having written 5 WHOLE books herself. She's an accomplished book coach and editor who specialises in helping entrepreneurs take a basic idea, workshop it and GET IT PUBLISHED! Being a hustling mama herself, she get's what it's like to get a big project done with little people underfoot. BUT it is possible and Sarah's going to tell us all about it! SWEET!I can promise you you're going to come away with actionable items and lots of ideas on how you're going to execute your super dooper ideas.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNI asked Sarah to outline the fundamentals to consider before starting and she's come up with these pearls of wisdom on how to publish a book:Have a book plan - know why you're writing a book and who you are writing it for.Have a writing plan - try to commit to a certain amount of words per day and SCHEDULE time to write them.Have a publishing plan - you don't have to work it out in minute detail, but you should have a general idea of what you're going to do with it once it's done.Be really clear about who your audience is and how you will make money.Don't get hung up on not having an original idea and not being 'expert' enough to write a book. Just go for it!In a nutshell, one of the biggest learnings I took away from my chat with Sarah is that ANYONE can write a book. You don't need to be a scholar, a published author or even a knowledge expert. All you need is a PLAN, heart and determination to turn your dream into a reality. Go for it Mumma's!You CAN Publish a Book!Here's a lowdown of what Sarah and I chatted about:Sarah's journey from a handcrafter to a Book Coach for EntrepreneursThe similarities and differences between a physical book and an e-bookWhat inspires people to write a bookHow to publish a bookThe process of writing a book from beginning to endThe challenges of writing a bookHow to use a book to generate incomeHow to market your bookDeciding on a price pointBONUSESSarah is offering all MWH members free access to her guide “Is a Book Right for Your Business?” It covers both practical considerations and mental attitudes that can put you in a stronger position to write a book. Sarah has also shared her tools of the trade with us (thanks Sarah!):Create Space – a GREAT self publishing contact in the USAIngram Spark – An Aussie self publishing companyGumroad – a FAB resource to sell your work and grow your audienceSend us Fan MailThis podcast is brought to you by Tracy Harris. Explore our offerings to elevate your business:Freedom Filled BusinessFreedom Filled Business is the most transformative and supported way to create, launch, and scale a course or membership that’s aligned with your life and values.It turns scattered, stuck entrepreneurs into confident CEOs with sustainable, scalable offers, a crystal-clear business strategy, and the freedom to live and lead with intention. Apply Now.Freedom Filled® Mastermind The Freedom Filled® Mastermind is exclusively for a maximum of 20 female entrepreneurs that are committed to intentional leadership and advanced digital business strategy, that transforms teams, fuels revenue, and sets the foundation for lasting freedom. It’s about unlocking the freedom to be uniquely you in how you grow your business and do life. Find out more here.Reels for Business CourseMaster the art of creating engaging reels that convert viewers into customers. This do-in-your-own-time course will equip you with the skills to leverage short-form video for your brand on Instagram. Sign up here.FREE Instagram Bio ChecklistWant to make a powerful first impression on Instagram? Download our free checklist to optimise your bio for maxi...