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Write the Damn Book Already

Write the Damn Book Already

De : Elizabeth Lyons
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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.

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  • Ep 174: Writing Compelling Stories with Ann Garvin

    Ep 174: Writing Compelling Stories with Ann Garvin
    Jun 24 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    In this episode, Ann Garvin (who will release her 7th novel, Tell Two Friends, in September 2026 with Lake Union) discloses the often messy, unglamorous truth of how a story actually starts. For her, that's usually as some tiny thing Ann can't stop thinking about, long before it has a plot or even characters attached to it.

    We talk about how to take that one nagging "kernel" of fascination and slowly build a book around it, and why your characters' flaws are usually what make readers care. Ann also walks through a deceptively useful trick for getting unstuck: asking, "What's the worst possible thing that could happen to this character right now?" (and then doing that to them).

    Whether you write memoir, self-help, or fiction, this conversation is really about the same question every writer eventually has to answer: What am I actually fascinated by, and am I brave enough to explore it further? No matter how you're published or what genre you're writing, the part about having to sit down and write the damn book is the same for everyone!

    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Get back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.

    *episode sponsor

    WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?

    The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy.

    👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

    ******

    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.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
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    59 min
  • Ep 173: Publishing Hot Takes with Jordan Roter

    Ep 173: Publishing Hot Takes with Jordan Roter
    Jun 17 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    The woman. The myth. The legend: Jordan Roter.

    She's a TV writer, screenwriter, author, and one of the funniest and most genuine people I know. I truly could talk to her for days (and I'd like to, as it would preclude the need any sort of formal abdominal workout).

    Her novel, Moms Like Us (2025, Little A), was recently optioned for the screen, and she's back to give her hot takes on:

    • Midlife transitions (welcome, all my fellow perimenopause travelers!)
    • Self-publishing versus traditional publishing
    • The currently hot TV shows I was previously afraid to watch (Heated Rivalry, Off Campus, and Euphoria)
    • Navigating publicity and marketing as an author
    • The importance of remembering that you only need 1 "yes"


    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Get back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.

    *episode sponsor

    WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?

    The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy.

    👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

    ******

    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.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Ep 172: Writing Memoir When Your Memories Have Disappeared (with Cinelle Barnes)

    Ep 172: Writing Memoir When Your Memories Have Disappeared (with Cinelle Barnes)
    Jun 10 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    In this heartfelt interview, author Cinelle Barnes shares her journey through writing A Way Home (Little A, June 9, 2026), a heart-wrenching memoir about remembering and rebuilding a life after everything known disappears in a flash.

    Her latest memoir takes us alone with her as she recovers from a sudden ruptured brain aneurysm. But her journey was far more than physical. It's the healing of soul, of body, of identity. It's a woman/mother/daughter/immigrant/writer redrawing the map of herself. The mere existence of this book is a triumph, and the beautiful magic of it is a feat of awe.

    Cinelle is also the author of Monsoon Mansion: A Memoir and Malaya: Essays on Freedom.


    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Get back cover templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    Looking for hidden gems, date night spots, and staycations you didn't know you needed? Find your next adventure at TheBestoftheSouthwest.com and follow along on Instagram at @thebestofthesouthwest.

    *episode sponsor

    WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?

    The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy.

    👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

    ******

    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.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
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    58 min
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