S3 Ep68: S3 Ep68: The Self-Aware Writer - with Dr Nia Thomas

If you’ve ever wondered how to transform academic research into a compelling business book or been interested in how to navigate the challenging world of book distribution as a self-published author, this guest episode is for you!Dr Nia Thomas is the Director of Thoughts and Ideas at Knowing Self, Knowing Others, and an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership. She practises self-aware leadership every day in her role as a Director at a Children’s Charity.She is also a frequent blog writer and a passionate podcast host of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast. Earlier this year, she published her first book, ‘The Self-Awareness Superhighway’ - which helps leaders in workplaces and organisations explore the essence of self-awareness, the definition of leader effectiveness and the discourse on leadership at all levels.During our conversation, we talk about: What led her to write this book and how she used her observations of what’s been going on in her industry to help make the book relevant to leaders right now. Her writing journey and the many positive things it has taught her, even when it felt tough at times.  How she managed the shift from academic writing for her thesis to writing a business book that would speak to her ideal reader in a way that resonates - something I support quite a few PhD authors to do. Her experience of getting her books into bookshops - and not just selling via Amazon. It was quite a challenging part of her journey but one she’s more than willing to share to help others. And so much more!This is a lovely conversation - and one that touches on all aspects of the writing process. I hope you enjoy listening.Connect with Nia and her book: Book Instagram LinkedIn Website Further resources from me My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,’ is available now on Amazon My FREE email newsletter - The Write Stuff - weekly writing and publishing advice straight to your inbox. Subscribe here. Connect with Steph:Website: https://stephcaswell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywritersTwitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_Use #creatinghappywritersIf you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:Apple Spotify AmazonListen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.Apple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon Music