The Writing Biz

Struggling to balance a full-time career, family life, and writing your next book? Multi-genre author and attorney Bryan Prosek shares actionable time management techniques and author business strategies to build a thriving writing career without burning out.

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Discover how older authors can navigate an ADHD diagnosis and build a highly productive, sustainable fiction-writing career. Learn actionable strategies for managing focus, establishing custom routines, and completing your books without burning out. FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/the-truth-about-adhd-for-writers/ #selfpublishing #adhdauthors #adhd #writingtips #olderauthors🤩MY GUEST:Julie Rowe, AuthorWEBSITE: ...

Discover how to overcome writer anxiety, defeat imposter syndrome, and build creative momentum without feeling like a pushy salesperson. 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/imposter-syndrome. #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #anxiety #impostersyndrome #authorpreneur🤩MY GUEST:Amy Bernstein, author, speaker, coachWEBSITE: https://amywrites.live/YOUTUBE:  ⁨@amylbernstein00author⁩  📚BOOKS BY AMY L. BE...

Discover how to successfully reinvent your life, overcome unexpected career detours, and turn personal challenges into powerful creative fuel with special guest Ray Hartjen 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/start-writing-ray-hartjen #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #authorpreneur #bookmarketing #cancersurvivor #cancerawareness

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JD Barker didn't become a New York Times bestselling author by accident. He treated writing like a brand — and built an empire.In this episode, Barker breaks down the business systems behind his international book launches, why his finance background gave him an edge most authors never develop, and the surprising productivity advantage of his Asperger's diagnosis.If you're still treating your writing like a hobby, this one's ...

Learn the core storytelling principles and creative reinvention strategies needed to level up your self-publishing career later in life. FULL TRANSCRIPT & MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/youre-nobody-in-that-world-richard-sparks-publishing #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #storystructure #authorpreneur #writingtips 🤩MY GUEST:Richard Sparks, screenwriter & authorWEBSITE: https://richardsparks.com/📚RICHARD SPARKS BOOKS: &...

Learn how to build a professional author media kit to secure more podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and book sales. 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/author-media-kit-mistakes-costing-you-interviews/ #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #mediakit #authorbranding #bookmarketing

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Discover how to protect your creative work and prove human authorship in an era dominated by generative AI technology. FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE

#selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #bookcoverdesign #bookformatting #authorpreneur "To say that a story has never been touched by AI in any way is just no longer something that we can say." — Gordon McClellan🤩MY GUEST:Gordon McLellan, founder and CEO of DartFrog BooksWEBSITE: DartFrog...

Discover how to transform your writing business into a diversified intellectual property firm by leveraging multiple income streams for authors beyond just book sales and more writing business ideas. 🖊️FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://thewritingbiz.com/the-truth-about-author-income-streams/ #selfpublishing #howtopublishabook #authorpreneur #writingtips #indieauthor #authorplatform #authorrevenue #auhtorincomestream #indieauthorin...

If you're a self-published author trying to earn an income from your books, this episode covers the brutal reality of the modern publishing landscape. Learn how to ditch the broken traditional system and scale your author income using professional self-publishing frameworks and targeted Amazon advertising.

In this episode, prize-winning author and founder of InkLab Editing & Publishing, Michael Totten, breaks down exactly how to...

If you are a self-published author trying to earn an income from your books, this episode covers the critical mistakes writers make during the book design and formatting process. Learn how to maximize your reader's experience and increase book sales using proven, genre-specific positioning layouts.

"The cover’s not for you, the cover is for your reader.” - Victoria Wolf

In this episode, book designer Victoria Wolf breaks ...

If you want to know exactly when your manuscript is ready for the world and how to navigate the complicated steps of publishing without wasting thousands of dollars, this video is for you.

In this episode, self-publishing expert Leanne Janzen from FriesenPress breaks down exactly how to transition from a creative writer to a successful project manager who actually sells books.

"Hitting publish isn't the end, it's the beginning." &mda...

Learn how to treat your book as a product and build a sustainable career by creating a strategic author business plan.

"The book is a product, and that product has its own business plan." — Nina Amir

In this episode, Nina Amir breaks down exactly how to move from "aspiring author" to successful business owner. Whether you are looking for self-publishing tips or planning a traditional book launch, having a clear business roadmap...

In this episode of The Writing Biz, host Laura Williams sits down with author and environmental researcher Luna Westish to explore the intricate intersection of neurodiversity, the self-publishing industry, and sustainable business practices.

Luna pulls back the curtain on her winding journey from writing non-fiction climate reports and childhood cult essays to publishing her debut novel, Meet Me At The Ruins. She shares invaluable,...

Brandon Janous, founder of Blue Hat Publishing, explains how authors can maintain 100% ownership of their rights and royalties while navigating the modern publishing landscape. Discover why the "Just Do" mindset is essential for any writer looking to turn their story into a professional book without the "shady" hurdles of the industry.

In this episode, Brandon Janous joins Laura Williams to discuss the gap between finishing a manusc...

Scale your author career with Michael La Ronn, who has published over 100 books while working a full-time job. Learn how to leverage "Learning Equity" and navigate the 2026 AI landscape to reach more readers.

In this episode of The Writing Biz, host Laura Williams talks with prolific author Michael La Ronn about the concept of "Learning Equity"—the value of the knowledge you acquire to run your business effectively. Michael br...

Stop treating your book like a hobby and start building a brand. In this episode, author and business coach Lee Pound shares the storytelling secrets he learned from the legendary Sol Stein.

Lee Pound explains why writing is fundamentally a business and why authors must master marketing to succeed. He breaks down his unique PCOR framework (Problem, Conflict, Opportunity, Resolution) which helps both fiction and nonfiction writers cr...

Struggling to land a literary agent in 2026? Guest Gabrielle Harbowy joins The Writing Biz to demystify the query process and explain why your "professional vibes" matter just as much as your manuscript.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of the traditional publishing industry. Gabrielle explains that while the ability to sell a book is an agent's first priority, they are also looking for long-term partners who treat w...

Former CNN Senior Copy Editor John DeDakis turned a legacy of journalism into a thriving multi-stream writing business and mystery series. This interview uncovers the "subconscious straw" method for storytelling and the brutal reality of the 2026 publishing landscape.

In this episode of The Writing Biz, Laura Williams sits down with John DeDakis to discuss the transition from high-stakes journalism to mystery suspense. John details ...