What do Good Morning America, luxury hotels, and book marketing have in common? Jane Ubell-Meyer. In this episode of Finish the Damn Book, Susie Schaefer sits down with the founder of Bedside Reading to explore her journey from TV and film producer to bestselling author and publishing entrepreneur. Jane shares her secrets for creative partnerships, why every book is a business, and how she helps authors manifest success—sometimes down to the last detail (yes, even parking spaces!).
Finish the Damn Book Podcast is for writers who know they have a book in them — and are ready to finally get it done.
Hosted by Susie Schaefer, this show cuts through perfectionism, overwhelm, and publishing myths to focus on what actually moves a book forward. Through honest conversations with authors, editors, ghostwriters, and industry insiders, Susie explores the craft, mindset, and real-world mechanics of writing books readers finish and share.
Each episode offers a blend of:
Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a book that defies categories, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you stop circling the idea and start delivering the work.
Because the world doesn’t need another unfinished manuscript, it needs your finished book.
