Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!
Tyler Merritt is an Actor, Author, Activist, and Encourager, and speaking with him on this latest episode of Write the Damn Book Already was nothing short of joy-giving.
His first book, I Take My Coffee Black, is part personal story, part history lesson, part laugh-out-loud humor, and part perspective-considering/shifting, and it's a must-read I'll be recommending for years to come.
[6:13] The reality of not knowing what will resonate with a reader and trusting your own voice (Plus, honoring the value of content that you include JUST FOR YOU!)
[6:58] The community writing approach Tyler uses to keep himself "in check" (that prevents getting too much outside opinion that confuses him more than helps him)
[12:50] How Tyler sees his book as a love letter to all the things he loves, and how he intentionally and subtly included points intended to educate without shaming or proselytizing
[14:30] Elizabeth's "stupid" question of the month (asking this was my BOLD MOVE of the day!)
[20:20] How Tyler figured out how to organize so much content and not be overwhelmed by everything he wanted to say (it's a secret that involves Jay-Z)
[34:31] The Magic of Trapper Keepers (IYKYK)
[38:45] What writing this book gave Tyler such a new and appreciated perspective on (that he thought he already truly understood)
[54:42] What Tyler most highly underestimated about how people would be impacted by the book (this might be my favorite new question to ask authors!)
🎉 NOW OPEN - AMAZON ADS FOR INDIE AUTHORS!
Get lifetime access and early-bird pricing right here: https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/amazonads
Get the first draft of your nonfiction or memoir written in 33 days!
...even if you don't have a cabin in the wilderness, 4 uninterrupted hours a day to write, or confidence that you're a "real" writer. No overwhelm, no confusion. Just simple, actionable steps.
AWESOME EMAIL TEMPLATES FOR AUTHORS
From communicating with your launch team to building incredible relationships with readers, my customizable templates take all the guesswork out of writing emails that turn email subscribers into loyal fans.
🎉 CLICK HERE to access to the templates
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