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Authors On MissionWhy Allyson E. Machate Says the “Right Book” Is Your Best Business AssetIn this week’s inspiring episode of the Authors On Mission Podcast, hosted by Danielle Hutchinson, publishing strategist and founder of The Writer’s Ally, Allyson E. Machate reveals why the “right book” is more than just words on a page—it’s a powerful business asset that can generate leads, secure speaking engagements, and establish thought leadership.💡 Tips you’ll learn in this episode:Why starting with strategy—not content—is the key to success.How to identify your ideal reader and write with them in mind.The importance of defining clear business goals before writing.What separate...
2025-12-2727 min
The Heart-Led Business ShowHeart-Led Publishing Secrets with Ally MachateSend us a textWhat if your business could be deeply profitable and deeply human?In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Ally Machate, a literary luminary and the mastermind behind The Writer’s Ally, bringing over 25 years of wisdom from the publishing world. From breaking away from traditional publishing to building a business that truly puts writers first, this episode is real, refreshing, and deeply heart-led.If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or aspiring author who wants meaningful impact and sustainable success, this conversation is f...
2025-12-2526 min
Organized and Energized! The PodcastHow to Publish a Book That Grows Your Business with Ally MachateIn this episode, I sit down with Ally Machate, a seasoned book editor, publishing expert, and the founder of The Writer’s Ally. Ally has spent more than two decades helping authors bring their ideas to life in a way that feels aligned and sustainable, and she is known for guiding writers through the overwhelm that often comes with the publishing world.We talk about what really gets in the way when someone wants to write a book, why so many aspiring authors stall out before they even begin, and how to approach your writing goals with a...
2025-12-2424 min
The Heart-Led Business ShowClear Clutter, Unlock Success with Kathi BurnsSend us a textWhat if the secret to landing your dream client—or even your dream partner—was hiding in your junk drawer? In this episode, Kathi Burns, board-certified professional organizer and author of How to Master Your Muck, shows how clearing clutter can unlock clarity, creativity, and cash flow.We dive into everything from decluttering your closet and digital workspace to creating mental space for focus, ease, and flow. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or buried under “stuff,” this episode will show you how small changes lead to big transformations.🎧 Tune...
2025-12-1830 min
The Talking Silkworm PodcastThe Book as a Business Tool, Not a Sales Goal with Allyson E MachateAre you ready to start leveraging your book as a tool for business growth?Books play a powerful role in building your authority and presence, especially for thought leaders and entrepreneurs. Many executives and business owners struggle to calculate the direct Return on Investment (ROI) from a book, but Allyson E Machate explains that a book is the gift that keeps on giving through indirect ROI and strategic leverage. We explore why books still carry more prestige and trustworthiness than other modern formats like podcasts and social media.Allyson E Machate, the CEO and...
2025-11-2553 min
Success MattersSuccess Matters: Write Your Own Path with Ally MachateThere are times when finding your purpose feels challenging. You notice other people’s achievements, enjoy moments of humour online, and still wonder where your own direction is leading. I have experienced this myself, as have many professionals, whether we speak about it openly or not.That is why my recent conversation with Ally Machate on Success Matters struck such a chord. Ally does not sell a quick-fix roadmap. Instead, she offers something much rarer. Three actions to help you make sense of your story and find real meaning where yo...
2025-11-1933 min
Client CodeHow to Choose the Right Book Idea and Actually Write It | Ally Machate on Client CodeAlly Machate is a publishing strategist, author services expert, and founder of The Writer’s Ally. A former Simon & Schuster editor with 25+ years in the industry, she helps authors write, publish, and sell high-quality books that fuel business growth, attract ideal clients, and boost authority. Known for her honest, strategic approach, Ally helps authors cut through the noise, avoid costly mistakes, and turn their books into real engines of visibility and results.
In this episode, you'll learn:
→ How to identify the "right book" for your business goals versus writing a vanity project
→ Why researching your "neighbours on the shelf" is crucia...
2025-11-1400 min
Vision Pros Live PodcastWhat's your vision? Ft. Ally Machate. Podcast Session 1.What's your vision? Ft. Ally Machate. Podcast Session 1.
2025-11-1108 min
The Amazing Authorities PodcastThe Business Behind the Book: Ally Machate on Writing That Builds Empires, Not Just LibrariesIn this episode of Amazing Authorities, host Mitch Carson speaks with Ally Machate, Founder & CEO of The Writer’s Ally, publishing strategist, book development expert, and former acquisitions editor for John Wiley & Sons. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Ally helps authors and business leaders create books that strengthen credibility, attract opportunities, and support long-term brand growth.Ally explains why writing a book can be a powerful business tool — but only when it aligns with the audience you want to reach and the goals you want to achieve. She shares how to determine whether a book is t...
2025-11-0340 min
Online For Authors PodcastCovers, Tropes, and Trust: Keys to Lasting Author Success with Editor Ally MachateMy guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Ally Machate, owner of The Writer's Ally about loyal fan bases and long-term brand equity. Ally Machate is a bestselling author, expert publishing consultant, and founder of The Writer’s Ally. With 25+ years of experience—including as an editor at Simon & Schuster—she and her team of industry pros specialize in helping serious authors create high-quality books that resonate with readers and stand out in a crowded market. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay Ho...
2025-11-0130 minOnline For Authors PodcastCovers, Tropes, and Trust: Keys to Lasting Author Success with Editor Ally MachateMy guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Ally Machate, owner of The Writer's Ally about loyal fan bases and long-term brand equity. Ally Machate is a bestselling author, expert publishing consultant, and founder of The Writer’s Ally. With 25+ years of experience—including as an editor at Simon & Schuster—she and her team of industry pros specialize in helping serious authors create high-quality books that resonate with readers and stand out in a crowded market. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay Ho...
2025-11-0130 min
The Adaptive MindsetAvoiding Common Pitfalls: The Secrets to Successful Book PublishingIn episode 40 of The Adaptive Mindset, Brett Gallant interviews the publishing expert Ally Machate, founder of The Writer’s Ally, about how business owners can use books to grow their brand. Ally shares tips from her time at Simon & Schuster and explains how to avoid common mistakes when turning ideas into impactful books.Tune in for valuable, no-fluff truths about the publishing world and what it takes to make your book a success.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:06] Passion for publishing and books.[00:05:05] Marketing a book effectively....
2025-10-0742 min
Unscripted Small BusinessAlly Machate on Building Authority Through BooksUnscripted SEO Podcast Show Notes
Episode: Writing the Right Book for Your Business with Ali Machate Host: Daniel Hill Guest: Ali Machate, CEO and Founder of The Writers Ally
About the Guest
Ali Machate is the CEO and founder of The Writers Ally, an author services company that helps serious authors write, publish, and sell high-quality books. With a background at Simon & Schuster (one of the Big Five publishers), Ali brings traditional publishing expertise to independent authors and business owners looking to leverage books for business growth.
Key Topics...
2025-09-2221 min
Marketing, Magic, & The Messy Middle: Wickedly BrandedPart 2: Books Bring Clarity: Publishing with Strategic Purpose | Ally MachateSend us a textListen to Part 1!Welcome to Spark & Ignite Your Marketing, the podcast where real conversations meet real strategies. I'm your host, Beverly Cornell, founder and fairy godmother of brand clarity at Wickedly Branded. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs awaken their brand magic, attract the right people, and build businesses that light them up.In this episode, Ally Machate, founder of The Writer's Ally, shares insights on writing the right book for your business. With over 25 years in publishing, she discusses why many en...
2025-09-1832 min
Marketing, Magic, & The Messy Middle: Wickedly BrandedPart 1: Books Bring Clarity: Publishing with Strategic Purpose | Ally MachateSend us a textWelcome to Spark & Ignite Your Marketing, the podcast where real conversations meet real strategies. I'm your host, Beverly Cornell, founder and fairy godmother of brand clarity at Wickedly Branded. With over 25 years of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of entrepreneurs awaken their brand magic, attract the right people, and build businesses that light them up.In this episode of Spark & Ignite Your Marketing, I chat with Ally Machate, a publishing strategist and founder of The Writer’s Ally. With over 25 years of experience, Ally explains how writing the right book...
2025-09-1628 min
Experts Speak#440: Overcoming Publishing Myths with Ally MachateAlly Machate can help guide you through the process of getting that book out of your head or off the computer, with three chapters to actually getting it published. Ally is a great consultant and guide to entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals who are seeking to finally get that book written on their own. Listen to this engaging conversation and then be sure to watch her free webinar and reach out to see how Ally can help you overcome some publishing myths. Learn More about Ally at her website.
2025-08-2920 min
Brushwood Media NetworkBuild Community With Your Book | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateWant to create a movement around your book?
I spoke to Biz Book regular Ally Machate, owner of The Writer's Ally, about how to use your book as the rallying cry to build your community + even a movement.
Ally walks us through the main ways you can use your book: from a book funnel to grow your email list, building a personal brand around a memoir or business book, becoming the voice of your community by writing a manifesto-like book or creating a process people can follow together.
Look for more shows in...
2025-07-1430 min
The Biz Book BroadcastBuild Community With Your Book | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateWant to create a movement around your book?
I spoke to Biz Book regular Ally Machate, owner of The Writer's Ally, about how to use your book as the rallying cry to build your community + even a movement.
Ally walks us through the main ways you can use your book: from a book funnel to grow your email list, building a personal brand around a memoir or business book, becoming the voice of your community by writing a manifesto-like book or creating a process people can follow together.
Look for more shows in...
2025-07-1430 min
The Social Media Takeaway - Louise McDonnellDon’t Write the Wrong Book: Non Fiction Publishing Strategy That WorksIn this episode of The Social Media Takeaway, Louise talks with Allyson Machate, bestselling author and publishing consultant who has worked with Simon & Schuster.Ally shares how to write, publish, and market a book that aligns with your business. She explains why many authors write the wrong book, how to avoid that mistake, and how to use AI tools without losing your voice. She also introduces her course, Don't Write the Wrong Book, to help you get started.You’ll learn:✅ What makes a book the wrong one ✅ How to choose the ri...
2025-07-0931 min
Beyond Ordinary Podcast63: The #1 Mistake New Authors Make | Ally MachateAre you an aspiring author struggling to finish your book—or unsure how to publish it successfully? In this value-packed episode, publishing expert Ally Machate breaks down the biggest mistake new authors make and how to fix it. Discover proven book marketing strategies, how to build your author brand, and what really keeps a book selling over time. We cover everything from self-publishing vs. traditional publishing to getting more book reviews and launching your book the smart way. Plus, hear real success stories from indie authors who worked with Writer’s Ally to turn their writing dreams into reality....
2025-06-2644 min
Business Growth TrailblazersSerious About Success? Publish Books That Open Real Doors With Ally MachateWelcome to the Business Growth Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll help serious authors publish professional-quality books that stand out and sell.Ally Machate is a publishing strategist, author services expert, and founder of The Writer’s Ally. A former Simon & Schuster editor with 20+ years in the industry, she helps authors write, publish, and sell high-quality books that support their goals—whether that’s business growth, thought leadership, or building a loyal readership. Known for her honest, strategic approach, Ally turns publishing confusion into clarity.
2025-06-1616 min
STORYTELLHERPen to Published: Crafting Books That Open Doors with Ally Machate | Ep. 79Your book holds incredible power, but only if you know how to unlock it! In this episode, Deborah chats with Ally Machate, who helps authors turn their books into tools that open doors and fuel business growth. Tune in and let Ally show you how to make your book work for you! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Ally’s journey from the corporate world to building her own business.Leveraging your book to achieve your business goals.What The Writer’s Ally offers authors.How to avoid publishing scams.Ally’s maste...
2025-06-1630 min
Neuroscience of CoachingHow Can Brain Science Elevate Coaching from Insight to Action?For more info on Dr. Irena's "Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience" starting January 2026, go to:www.NeuroscienceSchool.com/joinMirasee FM Special Free Offer (Revenue Leak Checklist): www.mrse.co/leakIn this compilation, explore transformative insights from eight previous guests who reveal how neuroscience empowers lasting change, self-awareness, and resilience. If you’re a coach, wellness professional, or simply fascinated by the science of change, this episode is rich with actionable insights.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a part...
2025-05-0841 minThe Biz Book BroadcastFiction Pop-Up: December | Fiction with Ally MachateIt’s another Fiction Pop-up! Biz Book regular, Ally Machate brings her fave recent reads to this tiny festival of book nerdery.
We share the books we’ve been loving recently. And they cover the gamut from the complexities of love and trauma with the intricate character development to a very odd book about a skyscraper so big it’s become a nation state.
We get into the societal implications of book banning and I share another book from my ongoing personal book festival of Korean and Japanese literature. You can hear our palpable excitement as we con...
2024-12-3131 min
Biz Book Pub Hub PodcastHUB 397: HUB PARTNER - Ally MachateI’m pleased to interview one of our Biz Book Publishing Hub's Founding Partners. Our Hub Partners are experts who support entrepreneurs along their author journey. Before we dive in, here’s a quick word from our sponsor.Today's guest is a publishing consultant specializing in helping authors of all types, from children's picture books to self-help and business books, achieve their publishing goals. As the founder of The Writer's Ally, she leads a skilled team with deep industry experience, including backgrounds with literary agents and traditional publishers.
2024-11-1454 minThe Biz Book BroadcastMastermind Groups: What Makes a Group Awful | Expert Panel - Part 2Part 2 of our Mastermind Expert Panel with Ally Machate + Tonya Kubo. Both biz specialists with a huge amount of Mastermind experience. Plus, deep knowledge of community + running a business. They’re also both in one of my current Masterminds + we’ve worked together for years.
Excellent people to dig into what makes a Mastermind Group effective + more entertainingly, what makes one actually awful. We get into the importance of curation, the role of the facilitator + we share insights on how to get the most out of similar groups.
Look for Part 1 - where we discussed why M...
2024-11-1330 minThe Biz Book BroadcastMastermind Groups: Why They Work | Expert Panel - Part 1Ever wondered what a Mastermind is really like? Or why they work so well - or indeed, why they work at all?
Well today, in our first ever panel show on the Biz Book Broadcast, I’ve brought in two experts, Ally Machate + Tonya Kubo, both of whom are show regulars. Tonya is a community + marketing specialist + Ally is a publishing maven with a large community – both have years of Mastermind experience + are also, happily, in one of my current Mastermind groups.
This episode is Part 1 + together we dig into why Mastermind groups work, looking parti...
2024-11-1130 minThe Biz Book BroadcastWorking with an Editor Effectively | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateBiz Book Broadcast regular Ally Machate is with us again today. She’s a publishing aexpert and hs she’s been helping authors navigate the often daunting process of transforming their manuscripts into polished works for decades.
We delve into all things editor - when to bring one on board, the different types of editing + how to handle feedback. Most importantly, we highlight the critical role editing plays in ensuring your message resonates with readers.
Do look for other shows in this ‘Your Biz Needs a Book’ series – we’ve gathered quite the group of experts for...
2024-10-2329 min
Neuroscience of CoachingEmbracing Fear in Writing to Build Resilience (Ally Machate)For more info on Dr. Irena's "Certificate Program in Applied Neuroscience" starting January 2026, go to:www.NeuroscienceSchool.com/joinMirasee FM Special Free Offer (Revenue Leak Checklist): www.mrse.co/leakEver insightful, Ally Machate emphasizes embracing personal definitions of success and the acceptance of fear in writing. She shares strategies for overcoming “comparison-itis” and leveraging rejection to build resilience, all while maintaining a unique contribution to the literary world.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interv...
2024-09-2635 min
Gina Gardiner & FriendsGina Gardiner & Friends with Ally MachateGina Gardiner & Friends with Ally Machate
2024-09-2630 minThe Biz Book BroadcastHow it Works: Writing, Editing + Publishing | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachatePublishing expert Ally Machate is back with us today to help us navigate how editing actually works. Just how many rounds of it do you need? And did you know you might need up to four different types of editor too?
It’s a lot, but Ally’s here to steer us through the whole process + help me get a more realistic handle on quite how long it’ll be till my own book, Think Like a Film Crew, is actually available. Rather longer than I expected. Gulp.
Do look for other shows in this ‘Your Biz...
2024-08-2134 minThe Biz Book BroadcastWrite the Right Book for your Business | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateIf you’ve been listening to this series – you’re probably beginning to seriously think about writing a business book. Huzzah. However, much as we think a book can be incredibly helpful for your biz - did you know, it’s possible to go to all the effort of writing a book and for it to not actually help your business at all? Yikes!
That’s why I’ve got Biz Book regular, Ally Machate, back in the studio to talk us through how it all goes wrong + how to avoid it. And I check that my own book, Th...
2024-06-2930 minThe Biz Book BroadcastWriting a Biz Book: Traditional vs Self Published? Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateIf you’re considering writing a business book – and you really should, it’ll do wonders for your business – you’ll likely wondering if you should go the traditional publishing route, or self-publish.
There’s merit to both and which is best depends on your goals for the book. Fortunately, we have Biz Book regular Ally Machate with us in the studio today. She has decades of experience in both sides of the publishing world and is here to to help us navigate it all.
Plus, as always, you’ll hear a little of my book journey as...
2024-05-1529 minThe Biz Book BroadcastWriting a Biz Book : How it Works | Your Biz Needs a Book with Ally MachateIn our continuing series to persuade you that a book can really help your business grow, today we’re speaking to publishing expert Ally Machate.
Having helped hundreds, if not thousands, work on their books, she outlines the process of turning your ideas into a finished book that will help you achieve your business goals.
We look at how the content of your book leads to your other offerings + how to avoid the ‘Field of dreams’ syndrome. Plus, I get some top tips about my own book, Think Like a Film Crew, out later in the year...
2024-05-0830 minGina Gardiner & FriendsGina Gardiner & Friends with Ally MachateGina Gardiner & Friends with Ally Machate
2024-02-2730 min
The Financially Free Author Show with Carolyn ChoateSelf Publishing Doesn't Mean Publishing AloneAlly E. Machate is a bestselling author and expert publishing consultant leading serious authors toward success since 1999. She leverages experience with Big Five publishing and indie bestsellers, along with her team of skilled experts, to serve as your books’ best ally with editing, design, publishing, and marketing services and support. Find out more and get free gifts at www.thewritersally.com.
This episode is sponsored by me! Schedule a funnel mapping strategy session so we can go through your business, your goals, and your plans together and you’ll get a custom diagram of your...
2023-04-2936 min
Making It: How Coaches, Consultants, and Creators Build for SuccessMaking an Impact (Ally Machate)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it. Ally Machate is the founder of The Writer’s Ally, which specializes in helping serious authors to write, publish, and sell more high-quality books.“You are making it when you can look around and you can see how what you're doing is impacting so many other people.” – Ally Macha...
2023-04-0709 min
The Financially Free Author Show with Carolyn ChoateSelf Publishing Doesn't Mean Publishing Alone with Ally MachateAlly E. Machate is a bestselling author and expert publishing consultant leading serious authors toward success since 1999. She leverages experience with Big Five publishing and indie bestsellers, along with her team of skilled experts, to serve as your books’ best ally with editing, design, publishing, and marketing services and support.
Find out more and get free gifts at www.thewritersally.com.
This episode is sponsored by me!
Schedule a funnel mapping strategy session so we can go through you...
2023-04-0436 min
Blowing UpBooks (Ally Machate)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak.Ally Machate is CEO of The Writer's Ally, where she oversees a team of publishing industry professionals who help serious authors to write, publish and sell more high-quality books. Hosts Linda Claire Puig and Ari Iny explore with Ally how to explode your reach, become an opportunity magnet and create long-term success by writing and publishing a book. In this episode, we discuss:How to plan and write a bo...
2023-02-1520 min
Just Between CoachesShould You Write a Book? (Ally Machate)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Ally Machate, CEO of The Writer’s Ally, is on a mission to help authors make great books and reach more readers. Publishing a book can help coaches share their expertise, experience and methods with so many more people than they could ever reach one-on-one. In this episode, Melinda and Ally help listeners sort through the whys and hows of writing a book and provide clarity on the reality of becoming an author. In this episode we di...
2022-06-2231 min
Book Marketing MentorsHow to Best Devise a Successful Book Marketing Strategy - BM260Do you want to know how to get successful marketing results? Listen as publishing expert, Ally Machate gives you the inside scoop on book marketing for success. In this week's powerful episode "How to Best Devise a Successful Book Marketing Strategy" you will discover.. What exactly makes for a good book marketing strategy? Guidelines to define your marketing budget What you need to know about the facts and fiction of the New York Times and Amazon bestseller lists Should authors spend more time marketing themselves or their books? Allie's book marketing best practices One...
2021-02-1737 min
WRITE NOW! Workshop Podcast: Write a Book, Change the World with Kitty BucholtzAfter the First Draft: An Interview with Ally MachateEPISODE 228IToday's guest is Ally Machate, professional editor, expert publishing consultant, and founder of The Writer's Ally.Ally shares the steps on what to do after you finish the first draft. First -- put it away! Don't look at it for at least a week. Then you can come back to it with fresh eyes. Next, read it all the way through and make notes about what you can see needs to be changed -- not the nit-picky things, but the big story elements. Ally gives lots of examples about what to look for...
2020-12-241h 03
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things Done500th Episode Special | Thor Conklin | Episode #500We recap the 1st 500 Episodes in today's show. What a journey it has been and I can't wait to bring you the next 500. List of Guests (In Order of Appearance): Daymond Sewall Fran Tarkenton Alex Changho Raul Villacis Joe Williams Simon Lovell Jen Dean Arman Sadeghi Dave Elliott Loren Slocum Lahav Dave Albin Stephen Christopher Jeremy Porter Vidal Cisneros Jr. Mark & Michaela Logue Dr. Price Pritchett Veenu Keller Steve Wallace Nick Stammers Stever Robbins Fadi Malouf Robyn Benincasa David Burkus Dave Sanderson Sharran Srivatsaa Allyson Ward Morgan Field Tanner Gers Gene Hammett Brad Davidson Marc Mawhinney...
2018-03-0513 min
She Means Business ShowFrom Part-Time Freelancer to Bestselling Book CollaboratorOne of the most thrilling things about being an entrepreneur is realizing how possible it is to create something amazing out of thin air. That's what Ally Machate did. When her job at Simon Schuster took a hit from the dot-com bust, she decided to "take a chance" and experience a year off to finish her degree while doing some freelancing on the side. Then, once a year passed she found that freelancing was really working out for her and decided to run with it. Today, Ally is the founder of The Writer's...
2017-11-0226 min
Tips to Grow Your BusinessJoin us with Special Ally Machate from The Writer’s AllyWe are so excite to have Ally join us on this epidode. Being in the publishing business, Ally knows what you need to do to get published and how to sell your next book. Join us live and feel free to ask all of your questions you have on editing, publishing, selling and what topics are hot topics in the marketplace.
Visit Ally at:
Thewritersally.com if you’re a strong writer with a completed manuscript or published book that isn’t getting you the results you want.
Allymachate.com if you’re an expert but not much of a writer...
2017-05-0400 min
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things DoneWhy You Need to Write a Book | Ally Machate | Part 3 of 3 | Episode #291Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and wealth of experience to lead serious authors toward publishing success. Leveraging a background in "Big Five" publishing, she and her team live to help make great books happen, whether that means showing a writer how to improve a manuscript, get an agent, or self-publish; ghostwriting a book to help an entrepreneur skyrocket her business platform to new levels; or coaching an author on growing her platform to sell more books. Since 1999, she has supported...
2017-04-1819 min
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things DoneBest Ways to Launch Your Book| Ally Machate | Part 2 of 3 | Episode #288Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and wealth of experience to lead serious authors toward publishing success. Leveraging a background in "Big Five" publishing, she and her team live to help make great books happen, whether that means showing a writer how to improve a manuscript, get an agent, or self-publish; ghostwriting a book to help an entrepreneur skyrocket her business platform to new levels; or coaching an author on growing her platform to sell more books. Since 1999, she has supported...
2017-04-1417 min
Peak Performers | Tools, Strategies & Psychology to Get Things DoneLearn How to Write a Book | Ally Machate | Part 1 of 3 | Episode #285Ally E. Machate is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and wealth of experience to lead serious authors toward publishing success. Leveraging a background in "Big Five" publishing, she and her team live to help make great books happen, whether that means showing a writer how to improve a manuscript, get an agent, or self-publish; ghostwriting a book to help an entrepreneur skyrocket her business platform to new levels; or coaching an author on growing her platform to sell more books. Since 1999, she has supported...
2017-04-1120 min
Elaine's Kitchen Table | Create Better Family, Health, Business, Self071 - How To Publish YOUR Book with Ally MachateIf you have ever thought about writing a book but do not know where to start, or if you just need help with getting your book out there, you do not want to miss this podcast!
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2017-02-0340 min
Play Your Position92: BONUS PYP Audible Happy New Year 2017 (The Best of PYP 2016)"The best professionals I've ever met are always improving. They are never stuck in one place." Claudio Toyoma, PYP #62 The end of one year and the beginning of a new one is always a great time to reflect, ruminate, and recharge. What better way than to showcase the best and brightest insights from the 2016 roster of PYP MVPs than with a highlight reel? Today's episode continues the spirit of compiling key plays from each guest's playbook to inspire you to kick off 2017 with energy, excitement and enthusiasm for what's next. I've decided 2017 is going to be...
2017-01-0230 minPlay Your Position90: Ally Machate Believes in the Power of Books to Change LivesIt's almost 2017 and the publishing industry has been turned upside down in the last few years by tech giants like Amazon who allow anyone to publish anything, anywhere, anytime. Given our highly digital world, a big question on book lovers' minds everywhere is -- do books still matter in a Snapchat world? Today's PYP MVP Ally Machate has a unique perspective on the state of books today. She is the founder of The Writer's Ally, an award-winning business that offers expert writing and editorial services to business professionals, publishers, agents, and authors. Ally is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning...
2016-11-2936 min