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.
Write the Damn Book Already
Ep 56: Navigating the Post-Publication "Funk"
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What happens after the book is published is often not what authors expect. We expect the inevitable "dip" in sales. We expect to spend time coming up with new strategies for getting the book in front of new readers.
But we often don't expect a post-publication "funk."
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I dive into this reality of book publishing and what authors can do to mitigate it.
WAYS WE CAN WORK TOGETHER ON YOUR BOOK
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A program for writing powerful, thought-provoking nonfiction or memoir so you can grow your business or simply share your story.
This is for you if you:
✍️ Want to write powerful nonfiction or memoir (and avoid common, unnecessary mistakes along the way)
✍️ Crave support, knowledgeable guidance, and compassionate ass-kicking when you begin feeling unsure of what you’re doing, why you started, or whether it’s going to be worth it (hint: it absolutely will)
✍️ Want to be part of a community of authors who provide accountability, feedback, creative suggestions, and inspiration (not to mention a spot-on meme here and there!)
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✍️ Group coaching/masterminding with Elizabeth every other week to help you navigate roadblocks so you can get to the finish line of writing a book you're immensely proud to release into the world
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✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP
You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).
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Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.
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Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com
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