Write the Damn Book Already

• Ep 123: Reality TV and Romance with Neely Tubati-Alexander

  Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!She’s back! One of my all-time favorite guests, Neely Tubati-Alexander, returns to talk about her third novel, Courtroom Drama. As always, she brings a refreshing, no-nonsense take on staying creative and productive in the unpredictable world of publishing.INSIDE THE EPISODE📚 Why Neely sprints through her first drafts instead of obsessing over every word📚 How she embraces her "pantser" style (yep, she often writes the beginning and end first, with no outline in sight)📚 What it’s really like to write books in the cracks of everyday life, and how reality TV, genre-hopping, and real-life fascinations all sneak into her stories📚 Using the writing of the next book to stay grounded when the release of the current one is causing stress📚 Why research is her secret creative fuel, from courtroom procedures to video game design📚 How the evolution of publishing is finally making room for authors to explore their full range of creativithNeely’s approach is honest, energizing, and a great reminder that there’s no one “right” way to do this writing thing.Follow Neely on Instagram @NeelyAlexanderWrites and look for Courtroom Drama releasing May 20th, 2025 from HarperCollins.  Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Dreaming of seeing your book in print but dreading the process? From cover design to interior formatting to ISBN registration and properly loading your book to distributors, whether you need help with parts of the process or the whole darn thing, I’ve got you covered. Visit www.publishaprofitablebook.com/self-publishing-services to learn more. Is 2025 the year you start your own podcast? Let's make it simple!Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostSupport the showWrite 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 PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe 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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• Ep 122: From Nanny Diaries to The Best We Could Hope For, A Conversation with Nicola Kraus

  Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!What happens when your first novel becomes a global sensation, and your next one takes nearly a decade?In this episode, bestselling author Nicola Kraus (of The Nanny Diaries fame) gets delightfully honest about what it really takes to write, edit, and publish a book in today’s ever-shifting landscape. From the high highs to the humbling in-betweens, she shares what she’s learned about trusting your process (even when it’s slooooow), navigating a traditional publishing world that’s barely recognizable, and why writing in the present tense might just save your story.Inside the episode:Why her latest novel took nearly a decade to write and releaseHow editing is actually where the magic happens (even if it feels like a root canal)The sneaky power of tense, and why it matters more than you thinkWhat authors really need to know about publishing today (spoiler: it’s not just “write the book”)The simple truth about how readers find books they love If you enjoy this episode, please follow or subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you know who has a great story but isn't sure what to do next.  Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Dreaming of seeing your book in print but dreading the process? From cover design to interior formatting to ISBN registration and properly loading your book to distributors, whether you need help with parts of the process or the whole darn thing, I’ve got you covered. Visit www.publishaprofitablebook.com/self-publishing-services to learn more. Is 2025 the year you start your own podcast? Let's make it simple!Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostSupport the showWrite 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 PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe 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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• Ep 121: Lights, Camera, Book Launch with Noël Stark

  Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!This week, I sat down with debut author Noël Stark, who went from wrangling chaos behind the scenes in the TV and film world to wrangling words on the page, often in 15-minute bursts. Her novel, Love Camera Action, flips the script on Hollywood romance by spotlighting the crew, not the stars (and the 3 peppers on the spice scale are sure to attract an audience quickly.Inside the Episode:Why Noël intentionally wrote a love story about the people behind the camera.How it took her three years to finish her manuscript (and why that timeline is totally okay if not to be expected).The rollercoaster of Pitch Wars, querying 40+ agents, and the 18-month wait from “yes” to launch day.Choosing not to read reviews during launch (because sanity matters, and confidence is a fragile beast).Why she tailors content differently for Instagram vs. TikTok, and how showing up as her real self resonates most.What’s next: a sequel that turns the spotlight on the actors from book one, and an intriguing speculative fiction project that has her lit up.  Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Dreaming of seeing your book in print but dreading the process? From cover design to interior formatting to ISBN registration and properly loading your book to distributors, whether you need help with parts of the process or the whole darn thing, I’ve got you covered. Visit www.publishaprofitablebook.com/self-publishing-services to learn more. Is 2025 the year you start your own podcast? Let's make it simple!Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostSupport the showWrite 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 PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe 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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• Ep 120: Writing a Novel (While Your House Falls Apart) with A. Morini

  Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!What do a flooded house, a nine-month (and still going) renovation, and a debut novel have in common? Angelika Morini.In this episode, Angelika shares what it actually looked like to finish her first novel, Do You See Me Now?—while living in chaos (read: house stripped to the studs). We talk about why character development can feel a lot like falling in love with someone mysterious and how launching a book is less of a finish line and more like Mile One of a marathon you didn’t know you signed up for.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:The (not so) glamorous reality of writing and editing during a home renovation from hellWhy marketing Book One while dreaming up Book Two can feel like a  bit of a tightrope actThe decision to write in English (even though she’s German) Weaving the complexities of post-reunification Germany into her novelThe way she allowed her characters to show up and surprise her (no outline, no problem!) Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Dreaming of seeing your book in print but dreading the process? From cover design to interior formatting to ISBN registration and properly loading your book to distributors, whether you need help with parts of the process or the whole darn thing, I’ve got you covered. Visit www.publishaprofitablebook.com/self-publishing-services to learn more. Is 2025 the year you start your own podcast? Let's make it simple!Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostSupport the showWrite 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 PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe 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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• Ep 119: Inside Hybrid Publishing with Naren Aryal

  Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!You’ve probably heard the phrase “your book is your business card.” While it sounds cute for a Canva graphic, it totally downplays the blood, sweat, and editing tears that go into creating a book that actually matters. We’re not here for books that gather dust—we’re here for books that make an impact (and, at the very least, pay for lunch).If you’re dreaming of launching a book that does more than take up space in your trunk, this episode with Naren Aryal, CEO and publisher of Amplify Publishing Group, is for you! Inside this episode:📚 Why the “book as a business card” mindset can actually cost you more than it helps 💸 What most authors really need in order to turn a profit (hint: it’s more than just book sales) 🤖 How AI can be a brilliant assistant for your research and marketing; but no, it can’t tell your story for you 🛒 What you need to know about Amazon ads (yes, they work, but only when you know your niche) 💃 The truth nobody wants to hear: If you want your book to sell, you have to show up, regardless of how you published it Awesome Email Templates for AuthorsFrom communicating with your launch team to building relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal readers. 🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates Dreaming of seeing your book in print but dreading the process? From cover design to interior formatting to ISBN registration and properly loading your book to distributors, whether you need help with parts of the process or the whole darn thing, I’ve got you covered. Visit www.publishaprofitablebook.com/self-publishing-services to learn more. Is 2025 the year you start your own podcast? Let's make it simple!Get 35% off the Podcast Starter Pack with code PODCAST35 at https://publishaprofitablebook.com/podcast101"I got my podcast launched in 3 days thanks to this great mini-course!"--Dr. Diana Naranjo, The Characterist podcast hostSupport the showWrite 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 PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe 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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