Write the Damn Book Already
Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book publishing.
Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR process so you can finally get your story into the world.
Podcasting since 2022 • 149 episodes
Write the Damn Book Already
Latest Episodes
Ep 148: 5 Self-Publishing Mistakes First-Time Authors Make
In this episode, we walk through 5 mistakes that quietly undermine first-time self-publishers and show how to fix each one with practical, doable steps.We start by tightening your audience with a one-sentence framework that keeps every c...
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Ep 147: 5 Editing Rules that Instantly Improve Any Nonfiction Manuscript
If you’re writing a nonfiction book or memoir and your draft feels messy, scattered, or “not quite ready,” this episode will help you clean it up fast. I’m sharing 5 editing rules that instantly improve any nonfiction manuscript — the sa...
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Ep 146: I Wanted To Be Wonderful with Lihi Lapid
Wanting life to be wonderful and wanting to be wonderful aren’t the same thing, and that gap is where today’s conversation lives.Israeli journalist and author Lihi Lapid joins me to talk about motherhood’s messy truths, t...
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Ep 145: Quick Wins For Self-Publishing Authors
Today I'm sharing 5 quick wins that make self-publishing feel simple, not scary, and show how small moves can build sustainable momentum. By the end of these 5 steps, you will have:• locked in a clear (and easy to pronounce over and ove...
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Ep 144: What I'd Tell You About Book Writing (If I Wasn't Afraid You'd Block Me)
Ever felt like everyone else has the secret playbook for publishing while you’re just winging it? Same.In this episode, I spill everything I'd tell you as the author of six books (and having published 50+ for others) if I wasn't afraid y...
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