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 40: How to Sell 2589 Books in 30 Hours (guest: Sam Garcia)
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Sam Garcia's first book, Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact made quite a (quiet but impactful) splash right out of the gate.
It sold 2,589 copies in its first 30 hours on the market and hit #1 on several (large and relevant) Amazon lists, including Women in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Environmentalism.
It also hit #72 in the entire Kindle store (which boasts millions of titles), and when I checked it was #949 in the entire paperback store.
These are big accomplishments, without doubt.
But did it all happen with nary a plan? Absolutely not.
In this episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, Sam and I chatted about exactly what led to this incredible launch (and how she's planning to keep the momentum going!).
INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
đź’Ą The REAL reason she was able to hit all the charts and make all the sales (hint: it's all about authentic relationship building)
đź’Ą The thought shift that got Sam writing again after a 4-month hiatus (and compelled her to finish the book in the next month)
đź’Ą Sam's plans to continue to ride the "amazing launch" wave (her lack of "hustle attitude" will inspire you, I promise)
đź’Ą The benefit of writing the book you WANT to write, not the one you think you SHOULD write
CONNECT WITH SAM
Instagram: @thedirtyalchemy
Website: thedirtyalchemy.com
Order a copy of Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact
MORE ABOUT ELIZABETH'S PROGRAMS
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Elizabeth's website: PublishAProfitableBook.com
Elizabeth's book writing, publishing, and marketing programs and resources
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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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