Write the Damn Book Already
Want to write, publish, and market your book, but feel overwhelmed by where to start?
Write the Damn Book Already breaks down the writing process, self-publishing, and traditional publishing so you can move from idea to finished book with clarity and confidence.
Hosted by Elizabeth Lyons—author, book writing coach, book editor, and self-publishing expert—this show untangles the often-confusing world of writing and publishing. From first draft to finished manuscript, indie publishing to traditional publishing, Amazon strategy to long-term book visibility, you’ll get practical guidance and honest conversations about what it really takes to get a book into the world.
Through solo episodes and interviews with both traditionally published and indie authors—across fiction and nonfiction—Elizabeth brings a well-rounded, no-hype perspective to the publishing industry. Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a novel, you’ll walk away with clearer next steps and fewer mental roadblocks.
Episodes
Ep 159: Start at the End with Emma Grey
Ep 158: Inside Alexandra Potter's Writing Process
Ep 157: The Challenge of Anonymity in Memoir Writing
Ep 156: New Ebook Strategies for Indie Authors (2026)
Ep 155: A Lawyer's Flawed Characters Challenge the Idea of "Happily Ever After" (with Sarah Vacchiano)
Ep 154: Cassie Miller's Path to "Meet Me Under the Lights" (YA Contemporary Romance)
Ep 153: Authors: Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Ep 152: Building Your Author Email List
Ep 251: 2026: The Year of Ease, Not Hustle
Ep 150: Author & Book Marketing in 2026 with Jenn Hanson-dePaula
Ep 149: Favorite Reads of 2025
Ep 148: 5 Self-Publishing Mistakes First-Time Authors Make
Ep 147: 5 Editing Rules that Instantly Improve Any Nonfiction Manuscript
Ep 146: I Wanted To Be Wonderful with Lihi Lapid
Ep 145: Quick Wins For Self-Publishing Authors
Ep 144: What I'd Tell You About Book Writing (If I Wasn't Afraid You'd Block Me)
Ep 143: From Starbucks Barista to Thriller Novelist with Julie Doar
Ep 142: Writing, Endings & Publishing Myths with Novelist Turner Gable Kahn
Ep 141: From Fantasy to Memoir with Betsy Cornwell
Ep 140: Writing Tips from Bestselling Author Jane Hamilton
Ep 139: How Indie Authors Can Shield Their Book from Copyright Infringement
Ep 138: How to Choose Best Kindle Keywords for Your Book (Guide for Indie Authors) (2025)
Ep 137: Amazon Ads for Authors Made Simple - FAQs
Ep 136: Writing a Novel While Raising Kids with Jill Beissel
Ep 135: Q&A: Kirkus Reviews, Writing with AI, and Bestseller Status