Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Azul Terronez - Author, TEDx Speaker, Coach
If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behind-the-scenes insights about how first-time authors overcame their fears and found the courage to write? Are you curious about how successful bestselling authors write or learn how to publish and market a book? Have you thought, "I'd like to write a book," but I don't know where to start? I explore authors' journeys, how they craft their stories, become published, and share their art of writing books with the world. You are meant to write the book now and be inspired by those who have done it.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 40min
Beyond the Written Word | Amy Newmark
Send us Fan MailDuring their second retirement, Amy Newmark and her husband, Bill, bought the Chicken Soup for the Soul company from the founders in 2008 at the height of the worst recession in decades. Amy had never read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book before this and was amazed at how much they impacted her. She soon became an author, editor-in-chief, and publisher, and her husband became the CEO.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk to Amy Newmark about buying and growing Chicken Soup for the Soul and her journey writing Chicken Soup for the Soul: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: 101 Stories about Trying New Things, Overcoming Fear and Broadening Your World.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Sep 8, 2023 • 38min
Writing and Healing | Vasavi Kumar
Send us Fan MailVasavi Kumar’s first book proposal was rejected, but then during an Instagram Live, the same agent that turned her down contacted her about writing a different book. Through her new book, Vasavi shares what she’s learned since she was first diagnosed with a mental illness at age nineteen and how to succeed using the power of your voice.In this episode of "Authors Who Lead," I talk to author and speaker Vasavi Kumar about her journey writing her book, “Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams.”Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Sep 1, 2023 • 18min
The Courage to Write | Azul Terronez
Send us Fan MailWriting a book can be one of the hardest things you ever decide to do. In fact, it might be the thing that's been on your mind the most lately. And if you're listening to this podcast, you probably wondered, what does it really take to have a book come out of you? The courage to write takes more than just the ideas of a good book. It takes the fortitude and courage to stand in the face of fear and keep writing. On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the many obstacles you may face and how to find the courage to write a book. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Aug 25, 2023 • 45min
Staying Committed to the Craft | Daisy Alpert Florin
Send us Fan MailDaisy Alpert Florin has a degree in history but never became a history professor or researcher. While getting her degree, she found a love for writing but never believed she could actually make a living as a writer. She ended up in careers that were in tangential fields to writing, such as an editor’s assistant and a daily journalist. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Daisy Alpert Florin about her meandering journey to finally writing her novel, My Last Innocent Year: A Novel, and what inspiring writers need to know.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Aug 18, 2023 • 44min
From Foster Care to Millionaire | Cody McLain
Send us Fan MailCody McLain grew up in foster care, lost both his parents at a young age, and faced tremendous adversity throughout his youth. But with persistence and determination, he not only managed to overcome these challenges but also forged his own path to success and became a millionaire. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Cody McLain about his life experiences and his book, From Foster Care to Millionaire, and how the journey of writing created healing and change in his and others’ lives.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Aug 11, 2023 • 14min
The Art of Failure | Azul Terronez
Send us Fan MailHave you ever thought to yourself, I really want to write this book, but it feels like if I do I might not succeed? Maybe you think you’ll start but not finish, or maybe you’ll start and it won’t be any good? For the authors I help, whether they’ve written one book, ten books, or none at all, their biggest fear is failing.On this week’s episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk about the art of failure and how we often forget how important failure is because we are trained to think about how to succeed.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Aug 5, 2023 • 43min
Finding Your Writing Voice | Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone
Send us Fan MailJamie Blaine happened to take an online job as a “love coach” and ended up coaching Vicky Lanzone, who was trying to save her crumbling marriage. Inevitably, the marriage fell apart, and Vicky and Jamie kept in touch. Over the years, they’ve ended up being great friends and co-authors. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Jamie Blaine and Vicky Lanzone about their book, Life Is Crazy and We're All Going to Die: A Book about Hope in Strange Places, and we explore the challenges and rewards of writing with vulnerability.Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Jul 28, 2023 • 45min
Write, Launch, Soar | Scott Jeffrey Miller
Send us Fan MailScott Jeffrey Miller reads three books a week for his popular leadership podcast. As one of Dr. Stephen R. Covey's former colleagues, a ghostwriter, and author of many successful leadership books, Scott has gained many valuable insights for authors who want to succeed. In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Scott about the world of book writing, mentorship, and effective book launches. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Jul 21, 2023 • 42min
The Power of Authenticity | Matt Treacey
Send us Fan MailMatt Treacey combined his background in ecological science with his work as a marketing consultant for the world’s top business authors. He discovered that marketing can follow the same healthy growth orders of natural ecosystems and that authors can implement these ideas to create their own healthy marketing plans.In this episode of “Authors Who Lead,” I talk with Matt about his book, Natural Orders: Email Marketing Automation Strategy for Small Online Business, and how authors can see marketing as growing healthy relationships rather than a one-time stressful venture. Want to become a published author? Visit us at: https://authorswholead.com/
Jul 14, 2023 • 16min
Five Things You Can Do to Increase Your Writing Even If You Don’t Have Time | Azul Terronez
Learn techniques for increasing writing productivity and enjoyment, overcoming challenges and changing your mindset for faster writing, developing a writing habit, tips for increasing writing productivity and enjoyment, and the importance of challenging assumptions as a writer.
