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Published by Greenleaf Book GroupBest of 2024 Wrapped: Publishing Advice for New and Experienced AuthorsIn 2024, the Published Podcast welcomed experts from every corner of the publishing industry to share advice every author needs to know. As we look forward to another year of the Published podcast, we're returning to some of the best publishing advice of the year. This episode highlights education on author rights, strategies for choosing a title and earning awards, key knowledge about printing and distribution into bookstores as an indie or self-published author, and advice to promote your book through blogging on Substack or Linkedin. You can find the transcripts for the featured episodes or li...
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The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow political followers can stop a toxic leader, with Ira ChaleffWith Donald Trump set to return to the White House for season 2 of his dystopian presidential freak show, Democrats and liberals like me are bracing for a potentially major blow to the democratic institutions and processes of the United States. Based on the past actions Trump has taken to expand and hold onto power, and also on promises he has made to further consolidate power and weaken or eliminate checks and balances against him, concerned citizens on the left, and also many on the right, see a tyrant in the making in Donald Trump. Can he be...
2024-12-121h 18The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeFinding peace in the 'last room' of life, with memoirist Amy LowAmy Low was a recently divorced mom with two teenage kids when she received some of the worst news a person can hear. She had stage four metastatic colon cancer and a large tumor on her liver with a very low chance of long-term survival. Against the odds, Amy has lived five years with her diagnosis, and the experience has changed her. Incredibly, Amy used this time to write her memoir, a beautiful book, The Brave In-Between: Notes From the Last Room. The "last room" refers to Amy's way of thinking about our lives as rooms that...
2024-11-271h 19The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeSix decades of writing for bliss, with Diana RaabWriting success comes to those who stick with it, and Diana Raab has stuck with writing for more than sixty years. Over that time she published fourteen books, ranging from poetry to self-help to memoir. How does she do it? Simple: She finds bliss in the act of writing!In fact, 'Writing From Bliss' is the name of one of her most beloved books. In today's episode, Diana shares wisdom from the book to help all writers lean more deeply into bliss. She also tells the fascinating story of her long and prolific writing life, which began...
2024-08-2150 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeFrom Sapphic Thriller to (anti) Self-Help: Swan Huntley's Two-Book SummerTwo books published in one season? That's the kind of summer writer and illustrator Swan Huntley is having. Her novel I Want You More is a sapphic thriller and a rip-roaring beach read that I could not put down. Her other new release, You're Grounded: An Anti Self-Help Book to Calm You the Fuck Down, features her whimsical illustrations and some simple yet sagely guidance to help you cultivate mindfulness.Different as they may seem from each other, Swan explained to me that the books are both "really just me talking to myself". In this fascinating interview...
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The Breakout – Unleashing Personal GrowthHow to Be Shameless: Squashing Your Inner Critic, with Maggie Langrick“It was easy for me to say to people ‘your stories are valuable’ but when I would turn that lens on myself, I was tongue-tied and embarrassed.” As the founder of Wonderwell Press, a non-fiction publishing company, Maggie Langrick has been a champion of writers for years; in fact she was a huge influence in the development of Keri and Kelly’s upcoming book, Whatever the Hell You Want (coming in October!). But while Maggie was helping everyone else find their voice, she was actively repressing her own, because, as she tells us, she felt like it was “weird…...
2024-07-3130 minPublished by Greenleaf Book GroupCrafting the Perfect Book Title and Subtitle with Maggie LangrickA book's title is one of the most important elements to get right, and one of the trickiest. A great title should communicate the promise of the book and who it's for to attract the intended audience — all in a few catchy and memorable words. Maggie Langrick, a creativity coach and founding publisher at Wonderwell Press, explains what makes a successful title and subtitle and what to avoid if you want to make a great impression and hook a reader. Find a transcript and show notes at greenleafbookgroup.com/episode88.
2024-07-3025 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeDon't let doubt stop you from writing, with Amy L. BernsteinEvery writer experiences doubt—in our abilities, in the worthiness of our creativity, and more. But it doesn't have to stop us in our tracks, according to Amy L. Bernstein, a novelist, award-winning journalist, blogger, and certified book coach. Her forthcoming book Wrangling the Doubt Monster is set to publish in January 2025, and she explores the topic of creative self-doubt in her Substack Doubt Monster.This deep, inspiring conversation delves into the causes of creative doubt and how Amy says we can prevent it from derailing our writing practice. We talked about so much great st...
2024-07-241h 05The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeTapping into your body's wisdom, with Whole30 co-founder and NYT bestselling author Melissa UrbanMelissa Urban is a truly inspirational human who has dedicated her life to helping people boost their health and happiness.She is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a 30-day food elimination and reintroduction program that helps identify hidden food sensitivities and restore a healthy relationship with food and the body. The original Whole30 book (just one of Melissa's seven New York Times bestsellers!) was published in 2015. For 2024 it has been entirely re-imagined and updated with new recipes, rules, and a wider range of accessible and culturally relevant foods.On her Substack XOMU and her...
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TV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance Counselor Episode 642: Maggie LangrickThis week Ken welcomes former actor (Harry and the Hendersons, 21 Jump St) and current speaker, writer and publisher of Wonderwall Press, Maggie Langrick. Ken and Maggie discuss moving to LA when you're 19, and moving back recently, growing up in Vancouver, London, living in all of the world's most expensive cities, 21 Jump St, being in the pilot, seeing Johnny Depp replace the original actor, Jared Leto, Camp Wilder, Danger Bay, work ethic, playing the lead in My American Cousin, winning Genie awards, the TV series of Harry and the Hendersons, not meeting expectations, moving to London, the Vancouver...
2024-06-241h 19The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeWriting is Your Birthright: with Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your Passion"If you can read, you can write." - Terri Trespicio, author of Unfollow Your PassionWe don't just have one major passion in life or a single road to success, and fixating on finding yours could be making you miserable and keeping you stuck. That's the core message in Terri Trespicio's book, Unfollow Your Passion. It's also the topic of her TEDx Talk, which has been viewed more than eight million times. In this episode of The Selfish Gift, Terri tells Maggie the surprising story behind that talk—and her unconventional road to success as an author, spe...
2024-05-151h 17The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeBehind the scenes with author Laura Cathcart Robbins and her meteoric memoir, the award-winning Stash: My Life in HidingIt's famously difficult for a first-time, unknown author to get a memoir traditionally published, much less to have traditional publishers get into a bidding war over it. Laura Cathcart Robbins defied all the odds when she burst onto the "quit lit" scene with her brilliant, brave recovery memoir, Stash: My Life in Hiding (Atria/Simon and Schuster, 2023). Stash is the candid account of an affluent, Hollywood wife and mother struggling with addiction, and her battle to get sober even as her marriage is falling apart. It is relatable, inspiring, courageous, and a real page-turner! The book went o...
2024-04-2451 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeBring More Pleasure into the Bedroom—and all Areas of Your Life—with Intimacy Coach Rena Martinecw: Sexually explicit materialRena Martine is a former deputy DA turned intimacy coach who helps women discover and express their authentic desires, inside and outside of the bedroom. This week on The Selfish Gift podcast, Rena offers heartfelt guidance on how to safely and courageously explore the outer limits of your sexuality and relationships. From sex parties to ethical non-monogamy to same-sex attraction, Rena reveals all in this explicit conversation. Most importantly, she shares guidance on how to explore your fantasies safely, even when trauma is present. Aside from Rena's liberating message of sexual s...
2024-03-211h 02The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeEp. 36: How to Power Up Your Life with Simon Alexander Ong, Author of EnergizeTime management is not the secret to a productive and rewarding life. Instead, we should be managing our energy, says Simon Alexander Ong, life coach, speaker, and author of Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment.In this episode, Simon explains that energy is the life force that determines how we show up each day and emphasizes the need to prioritize activities based on our energy levels. He also highlights the four dimensions of energy: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, and shares personal experiences that led him to focus on energy management and the role of environment...
2024-03-131h 03The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Write a Book that Sparks a Global Movement, with Ruby Warrington, author of Sober Curious and Women Without KidsOne in four Americans is familiar with the term "sober curious", and author Ruby Warrington is the reason why. In this episode of The Selfish Gift, Ruby and host Maggie Langrick discuss the book that sparked the Sober Curious movement, as well as Ruby's new book, Women Without Kids. A common theme tying Ruby's books together is the importance of knowing oneself and being fully present in life, questioning societal expectations that can hinder this process, and embracing a rebellious spirit. Ruby also delves into the global trend of women reconsidering motherhood and the ecological and economic...
2024-02-211h 04The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeReconnecting with Nature, Humanity, and the Creative Spirit with Dianne Whelan, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Photographer, and WriterAnyone who's ever tried to create something beautiful or important must at times withdraw from everyday life to get the work done, whether that means getting up an hour early every day to write or going on a solo retreat. But how far would you go in pursuit of your art? Whatever your answer, today's guest is about to blow your mind and inspire you to go further than you ever thought possible.Deanne Whalen is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. In her documentary films and their accompanying books, she specializes in telling...
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Bound & Determined105. Is Hybrid Publishing Right For You? GUEST: Maggie LangrickWhere once, your only options were to traditionally publish or self-publish, we now have a third option which, depending on your goals, could be a great pathway to explore! The rise in hybrid publishing has opened doors for folks who may desire a process that fits their time, creative and business needs But who is this process right for? In this week's podcast I chat with Maggie Langrick, CEO and Publisher of Wonderwell Press.
2023-12-1148 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeFrom Junkie to Judge to Published Author with Mary Beth O'Connor, Former Judge, Recovery Advocate, and AuthorCW: drug use, abuse, and assaultSo many of us are moved to write books or create other works of art because of a traumatic life experience that we've suffered through. But when those experiences also carry a stigma, it can be tough to navigate the feelings of shame, self-protection, and privacy issues that come up. How do you free yourself to share your story when you're worried that it might affect your reputation or your career? My guest today knows all about it, and she's here to share her insights.Mary Beth...
2023-12-0656 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeMyth-Busting the Publishing Process with Richelle Fredson, Book Proposal Coach and Publishing ConsultantThis episode is a no-holds-barred, myth-busting conversation with an incredibly smart and successful publishing professional. Richelle Fredson is a book coach, a publishing consultant, and the host of the Bound + Determined podcast. She's been in the industry for close to 20 years, formerly the director of publicity and book marketing for Hay House, and then part of their book acquisitions team. Richelle may not use this moniker to describe herself, but many people call her "the six-figure book coach"—and for good reason. She now runs her own business supporting authors in the proposal and book development process, fre...
2023-11-291h 11The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeConsent, Desire, and the Quest to Be Better with Eric FitzMedrud, PhD, Author of The Better ManThis episode is a JUICY one—and not just because we're talking about sex! If you want a deeper, more intimate connection with your partner, you should listen to it. If you've been concerned about the rise of anti-feminist spokesmen like Andrew Tate, you should listen to it. And if you want to write a non-fiction book that heals something in our culture—particularly if you're a therapist—you should DEFINITELY listen to it. Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud is a therapist specializing in relationship and sexual issues, specifically in helping men improve their sex lives by learning to regula...
2023-11-221h 06The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeThe Elevation Approach to Achieving Work-Life Harmony with Tina Wells, Entrepreneur, Author, and Founder of WNDR LNIf you are struggling with your to-do list and wondering how you'll ever reach the big goals that matter most to you, whether that's writing a book or starting a business, you are going to love learning from today's guest. Tina Wells is a powerhouse who has been featured everywhere from Fast Company to O, the Oprah Magazine. An entrepreneur since the age of 16, she is now a business strategist, speaker, CEO of Relevant Media, and founder of WNDR LN, a chic collection of travel products sold by Target. She's also the author of 20 (going on 21!) books, including a...
2023-11-1546 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Defy the Odds and Live Your Big Dreams in the Spotlight with Allyson Byrd, Speaker and Money MinisterIf you yearn to do something big with your life, but you're feeling held back by your circumstances or your background, this episode is for you. Guess what? You are not defined by your struggles or your trauma, and your career path doesn't need to be defined by those things, either. Your inner child is already whispering the desires of your heart. You just need the motivation to pursue them.This week's guest is a master at shifting her clients' mindsets, getting them in touch with their inner child, and motivating them to build the successful, fulfilling...
2023-09-201h 02The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeSpiritual Entrepreneurship and the Courage to Leap into the Unknown with Tami Simon, Founder of Sounds TrueIf you feel called to do good in the world but you aren't sure what that "good" should look like, or if you yearn for a career that aligns with your purpose but struggle with the idea of pairing business with matters of the soul, you're going to want to listen to this week's legendary guest—one of the leading lights of the spirituality and human potential movement, as well as a multimedia trailblazer. Tami Simon is the founder of Sounds True, one of the preeminent publishing houses in the new thought spirituality world. She is also a p...
2023-09-1359 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeAwakening the Stories in Our Bodies with Lisa Weinert, Author and Founder of Narrative HealingIf you are drawn to creative writing as a way to process the events of your life, this episode is for you. Today's guest is the founder of an incredible community called Narrative Healing, a writing program that seeks to release our stories in a way that's both accessible and empowering. After beginning her career in book publishing, Lisa Weinert eventually became a certified yoga instructor with a specialty in trauma-informed restorative yoga—which ultimately led her to combine her professional training with her own trauma experience to create this unique work. Her first book, Narrative Healing: Awa...
2023-07-061h 16The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeWriting as a Path to Healing with Ann Batchelder, Author of Craving SpringSo many of us feel drawn to writing a memoir as a way to process through a difficult event. Writing is one of the most powerful ways to examine and reshape our internal narratives, and it can be a path to healing, as well as an act of service to others. Today's guest wrote her memoir for just those very reasons. Ann Batchelder is an ordinary mom with a career in arts administration and communications. When her teenage daughter became depressed, Ann's world seemed to fall apart. As she desperately tried to understand her child's bulimia and l...
2023-06-0758 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeThe Lazy Person's Guide to Wild Success with Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking ShrimpIf you love to sleep until noon and you're allergic to the word initiative, but you still want to live a big, rich life full of fame, fortune and fun, this episode is for you. Laura Belgray may be the world's unlikeliest success story. A self-proclaimed "lazy person," she's a bonafide digital business superstar as the founder of Talking Shrimp, where she makes millions of dollars writing sassy emails to her devoted list of subscribers. She's also the co-creator of The Copy Cure with Marie Forleo, an online course in writing scintillating copy that makes your business sound like...
2023-05-251h 14The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Create a Hit TV Series with Stephanie Savage, Screenwriter, TV Producer, and Co-Creator of Gossip GirlIf you dream of creating work that leaves a massive mark on our culture and is embraced by millions of people, you're going to love listening to today’s guest. Stephanie Savage is a screenwriter, television producer, and co-creator of some of the most iconic TV shows of our time, most famously the smash hit teen drama Gossip Girl, as well as The O.C., the Dynasty reboot, Marvel's Runaways, and Nancy Drew. In this episode, Stephanie tells us all about what it takes to develop a hit TV show, shares her creative process, and maybe even dishes a li...
2023-04-121h 05The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Start a Podcast and Build a Thriving Community Around Your Passion, with Jessica Kupferman, CEO of She PodcastsIt seems like everyone has a podcast these days—except you! If you've ever thought about starting one, or even if you're just interested in learning how to build a community around something you love, you'll want to listen to this episode for expert advice on creating impactful content, leveraging personal stories, and networking effectively to grow your audience and connect with like-minded individuals. You'll also learn how to overcome fear and self-doubt, which can be major obstacles in pursuing your purpose.Today's guest is a media trailblazer who has opened the door for countless people to sh...
2023-03-2254 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeRe-Release: How to Make the Leap from Clinic or Classroom to the Bestseller Lists, with Dr. Laurie Mintz, Sexuality Psychologist/AuthorThis episode is for all the therapists, clinicians, and professors out there who hope to write a popular book for the general public about your field of expertise. How do you make the leap from clinic or classroom to the bestseller lists? And do you have to become a social media influencer in order to pull it off? How do you know if you have anything really new to say, and what if your peers criticize you? Today's guest is here to tell us how she managed through all of that.Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author...
2023-03-151h 09The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Overcome a Creative Identity Crisis and Find "Your Thing," with Maggie Langrick (Solo Episode)If you have difficulty deciding what to write about or make content about, you might be having a creative identity crisis. In this special solo episode, host Maggie Langrick shares her insights on how to find "your thing"—not what you think other people would want, but what truly lights up that creative spark in you. It's the key to offering your most authentic, powerful gift to the world. Whether you're a writer, an artist, or some other type of creative, Maggie offers valuable advice on how to build a sustainable and fulfilling career doing what you love. You'll le...
2023-03-0840 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Channel Vulnerability Into Powerful, Transformative Storytelling, with Laura McKowen, Author and Founder of The Luckiest ClubIf you're thinking of writing a deeply personal memoir about some tough stuff, but you're not sure how much to share, and you're worried about how going public with your story might affect the people closest to you, this episode is for you. Today's guest has written two books focusing on her journey from alcohol dependence to sobriety, and her stories very much deal with how her drinking affected her family. Laura McKowen is the author of the bestselling memoir, We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life, and Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths...
2023-03-011h 18The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Be Strong and Resilient—in Writing and in Life, with Lindsay Sealey, Author, Educator, Consultant, and Keynote SpeakerIf you have a growing girl or a young woman in your life, you know the intense pressure she faces to be pretty, to be popular, to be perfect. And sometimes she may feel like her contentment is less important than living up to the expectations and images that she sees on social media. My guest today is dedicated to putting the power back in girls' hands and helping them to develop the skills and confidence that will set them up for a fulfilling life—skills that you can also apply to your own life as an author, a cr...
2023-02-221h 04The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeA Transparent Look Into the Publishing Industry, with Brooke Warner, Author, Writing Coach, and Publisher of She Writes PressIf you ever wanted a truly transparent look into the publishing industry, today's guest delivers just that. Brooke Warner is a veteran publishing professional who is involved in books, writing, and publishing from just about every angle. A former executive editor at Seal Press, she's now the publisher of She Writes Press and Spark Press, as well as an in-demand book coach and publishing consultant. Brooke is also a TEDx speaker, a columnist for Publishers Weekly, and co-host of the Write-minded podcast with Grant Faulkner. Now, if that doesn't already sound like a lot to you, then consider that...
2023-02-151h 02The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow Writing Can Open Up New Worlds of Opportunity and Healing, with Laura Khoudari, Trauma-Informed Speaker, Author, and Personal TrainerA lot of people who write a nonfiction book start out very focused on the information that they're sharing and what the reader will get out of it—and that's great. But what they might not know at the outset is that the act of writing itself can open up totally new worlds of opportunity for us as creative beings, and even bring us closer to ourselves and help us heal our own wounds. Today's guest describes herself as a "closeted writer of personal essays" since adolescence. It wasn't until she set out to write a how-to boo...
2023-02-081h 03The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Craft a Book That Changes Lives―Including Your Own, with AJ Harper, Editor and Publishing StrategistHave you heard the saying, "The book is the new business card?"—just something you can crank out and put on Amazon in a matter of days, in order to boost your visibility? Well, today's guest is here to explain why that is absolutely the wrong reason to publish a book—and the wrong way to do it. By cutting corners, investing as little as possible, and thinking only of yourself rather than your reader, you'd essentially be creating a throwaway marketing piece (which is exactly the fate of most business cards!) The function of any worthwhile nonfiction book is t...
2023-02-011h 01The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Write a Memoir: Going Public with Your Personal Story, with Laura Davis, Author and Writing TeacherMaybe you've had a personal experience that affected you profoundly, and you want to write about it—both for your own benefit and to help readers with your insights—but you're worried about upsetting the other people in your story, especially family members. How do you tackle it? Do you need their permission? Should you change their names, or maybe change your own name and write under a pseudonym? What happens if they disown you or try to sue you? Laura Davis has been grappling with this issue and using material from her own life in her books...
2023-01-251h 07The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Harness the Power of Benevolent Selfishness, with Maggie LangrickWelcome to season 2! In this solo episode, host Maggie Langrick takes a deep dive into what The Selfish Gift actually means and explores what she calls "benevolent selfishness": The idea that the contribution we are best suited to give to the world is also the thing that can bring us the most joy and material rewards, as well. If you've consistently put yourself in the backseat of your life, if you've been making excuses to avoid investing in your dreams, and if you've been too afraid of criticism to put your work out there, listen in for some liberation...
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The Fiscal Feminist35. Managing priorities while writing a book | An Interview with The Selfish Gift PodcastLife is always coming at us fast, and that feels especially true when you decide to write a book. You take on this huge, ambitious commitment, and suddenly a home improvement project goes sideways, a family member has a health issue, work-demands become crushing, or some other huge interruption comes along and threatens to pull you off your path. I experienced all of that and more.Listen to my talk with Maggie Langrick writer and publisher at Wonderwell Press and host of The Selfish Gift Podcast.You will learn:Why women need...
2022-08-221h 13The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Make the Leap from Clinic or Classroom to the Bestseller Lists, with Dr. Laurie Mintz, Sexuality Psychologist/AuthorThis episode is for all the therapists, clinicians, and professors out there who hope to write a popular book for the general public about your field of expertise. How do you make the leap from clinic or classroom to the bestseller lists? And do you have to become a social media influencer in order to pull it off? How do you know if you have anything really new to say, and what if your peers criticize you? Today's guest is here to tell us how she managed through all of that.Dr. Laurie Mintz is an author...
2022-08-031h 09The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Channel Your Struggles Into Growth and a Life of Purpose, with Julie Reisler, Spiritual Advisor/Life CoachIf you're one of those people who's fortunate enough to have connected with your life purpose, chances are that it came to you through your own struggles. This is the case for many of us on the path of conscious living. We're faced with a set of challenges—perhaps related to physical health, relationships, or the search for meaning—and through contending with and mastering these challenges, we naturally want to share what we've learned with others about how to be a happier, healthier, more fulfilled human. Today's guest is on a journey like this, and out of that impe...
2022-07-271h 04The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Manage Your Money, Time, and Priorities While Writing a Book, with Kimberlee Davis, The Fiscal FeministLife is always coming at us fast, and that feels especially true when you decide to write a book. You take on this huge, ambitious commitment, and suddenly a home improvement project goes sideways, a family member has a health issue, work-demands become crushing, or some other huge interruption comes along and threatens to pull you off your path. Today's guest experienced all of that and more, and is here to tell us how she got through it and managed to finish and launch her book.Kimberlee Davis is a certified financial analyst and the author of...
2022-07-201h 12The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Get Unstuck, Live the Life You Want, and Become a First-Time Author, with Shira Miller, Professional Coach and SpeakerFor those of us who are lucky enough to have experienced a big, transformational change in our personal or professional lives, it's natural to want to share those insights with others. Many of us may have even considered developing a career as a coach or a guide to help people experience that same kind of transformation in their lives, but few have the courage or tenacity to actually follow through on that vision. Today's guest, Shira Miller—a two-time TEDx speaker and professional coach—has done exactly that.After going from financial ruin to prosperity, chronic health chal...
2022-07-1357 minThe Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Navigate the Shadow Side of Monetizing Your Creativity, with Janne Robinson, Poet, Author, and CEO of This Is for the WomenIf you're a creative person, you probably dream of building a thriving business and an abundant life around your art. But while creating is immensely rewarding, monetizing your art can have a shadow side—the potential for burnout, the fear of being vulnerable, and the inevitable rejection that comes with publicly sharing your work. Today's guest is here to talk about how to navigate all of that. Janne Robinson is the author of This Is for the Women Who Don't Give a Fuck and There's Cobwebs on Her Vagina. An accomplished writer and poet dedicated to offering a...
2022-07-061h 08The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Lay a Strong Foundation for Your Book, with Josh Bernoff, Publishing Consultant and Author of Writing Without BullshitSo you've decided to write a nonfiction book, but how do you get started when you don't even know what square one looks like? Today's guest offers a wealth of useful advice on how to lay a strong foundation for your book and avoid costly, time-wasting mistakes. Josh Bernoff is a freelance ghostwriter, editor, publishing consultant, and the author of four books, including Writing Without Bullshit: Boost Your Career by Saying What You Mean. A former analyst and SVP at Forrester Research, Josh also delivers workshops on how to write with clarity for companies like Netflix, Disney, GE, Salesforce...
2022-06-291h 10The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Leverage Discomfort for Breakthrough Results, with Sterling Hawkins, Author of Hunting DiscomfortPutting your work out into the world can be really uncomfortable—especially at first—and many of us use that as an excuse to never do it. We shy away from discomfort, which is totally understandable, but also exactly the wrong move if we want to get ahead in life and achieve our dreams. As Robert Frost once said, "The way out is through," and when you actually seek discomfort, you put yourself into unknown territory where new, better things can happen in your business and your life.An adventure seeker who regularly pushes his own boundaries by s...
2022-06-221h 09The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Write a Truly Great Book, with David Moldawer, Ghostwriter/Editor/BookitectYou might think you have a book in you (and you probably do), but is it a truly great one? Would readers want to buy it? Would your message have the power to change people's perspectives and lives? David Moldawer is a New York publishing veteran with more than a decade of experience acquiring books for companies like Penguin, St. Martin’s Press, McGraw-Hill, and Amazon Publishing, and today, he joins The Selfish Gift to offer his invaluable, frank advice on how to craft a book that actually sells.David has seen it all and can guarantee yo...
2022-06-151h 24The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeWhy Going Public Can Be So Terrifying, with Claudia Cauterucci, PsychotherapistWhy is going public with your life's work so terrifying? Is it the fear of rejection? Are you worried people will think you're selfish for focusing on your art, or that you're a sell-out for striving to gain visibility? You might be surprised to learn that the fear of putting yourself out there is ancestral; it was a part of our DNA even before social media. Historically, ostracism—being cast out from the group—could cost people their safety or even their lives. So it's no wonder that public disapproval can feel like literal, physical danger. But there's something even...
2022-06-081h 02The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeWhy Everyday People Should Be Authors and Entrepreneurs, with Madeleine Shaw, Social EntrepreneurHow many times have you thought about writing a book or starting a company/venture that creates positive change in the world? And how many times has your response to that impulse been something like, "It's not the right time" or "I'm not enough of an expert" or "There's no way I could possibly succeed"? In this episode of The Selfish Gift, serial social entrepreneur Madeleine Shaw explains why everyday people—not just business execs and tech workers—should feel empowered to make a social impact.With little formal business education, Madeleine says she has a "street MBA...
2022-06-011h 02The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeWhat Big 5 Publishers Look For, with Hilary Swanson, Ghostwriter/EditorDid you know that hiring a professional, experienced book editor can cost you upwards of $200 an hour? Well, consider this your $200 episode of The Selfish Gift! Maggie spends an hour talking with Hilary Swanson, a freelance ghostwriter and editor who runs a workshop called "How the F*ck Do I Get a Book Deal?" with bestselling author John Kim. Hilary spent the first ten years of her career acquiring and editing bestsellers at HarperCollins Publishers, and she spills all of her insider knowledge about what the Big 5 look for in a book proposal.Hilary says, "Reading can...
2022-05-251h 07The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow to Hire a Bestselling Ghostwriter, with Dan Gerstein, Gotham GhostwritersWhat if you want to write a book, but you aren't a confident writer—or you just don't have the time to write it yourself? In this episode, Maggie talks with Dan Gerstein, CEO of Gotham Ghostwriters, about what it takes to create a successful book with the help of a ghostwriter.Dan has been writing professionally for himself and others for over 30 years, and during his early days as a political speech-writer working for the likes of Senator Joe Lieberman on Capitol Hill, he honed the skills to effectively collaborate with thought leaders—to help them insp...
2022-05-181h 07The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeHow Passion Can Transform Your Life's Purpose, with Annie Grace, Author of This Naked MindWhen she wrote her international bestseller, This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Annie Grace had no idea that her notion of who she was and what she was born to do would be transformed by it. But that’s exactly what happened. When Annie self-educated her way out of a destructive heavy-drinking habit, she compiled all that she had learned about the effects of alcohol on the human body, mind, and emotions into a PDF, which she uploaded to the Internet and gave away for free (not even collecting email addresses!) Eight years later, that act of r...
2022-05-111h 08The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeTrailer: The Selfish Gift Podcast with Maggie LangrickWhat does it take to put your life's work out there in a big way?The Selfish Gift podcast is a series of deep, personal conversations with bestselling authors and prolific creators about how they made the leap from practitioner to public figure. We also dig out the very best advice from the professionals who help them, from editors and agents to publicists, brand strategists, and mindset coaches.Each of us has a unique gift to offer humanity. When we boldly share it with the world, we expand into the grandest version of ourselves and...
2022-04-0102 min
Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)The Controversy & Ethics of Hybrid Publishing, with Wonderwell CEO Maggie LangrickWhat are some of the ethical conundrums that hybrid publishers fall victim to, and how can they overcome them? Why do some publishers think it’s controversial for hybrid publishers to be considered publishers? Hybrid publisher Wonderwell CEO Maggie Langrick shares her expert insight on these issues; why she loves hybrid publishing, and more.PARTICIPANTSMaggie Langrick is the founder and publisher of Wonderwell, a hybrid publisher of nonfiction books that help, heal and inspire. Since the company's launch (then known as LifeTree Media) in 2013, the company's books have won numerous peer-reviewed awards, placed on nat...
2021-01-2825 minThe Fiscal Feminist25. The Long and Winding Road to Success - An Interview with Maggie LangrickToday’s podcast is an interview with Maggie Langrick, CEO of Wonderwell, a hybrid publisher. Maggie’s life has been a rich tapestry of choices, unexpected events, pivots, and out-of-the box thinking. As a child actress, single mother, editor, journalist, and now successful publisher, she has quite the story to tell. Enjoy the ride and be inspired!!Links mentioned in this episode:TheBahnsenGroup.comTheFiscalFeminist.com
2020-12-101h 22[Maggie Langrick] In which we get the best of both worlds<![CDATA[<p>I interviewed Maggie so that she could enlighten us on the mystical topic of “hybrid publishing.” What you’ll get in this episode of Bleeding Ink is a better understanding of what traditional publishers provide their authors—and if you are willing to put your own skin in the game, how to obviate your need of a large publisher, and how to keep your royalties and rights (at a much greater upfront cost). It’s a fascinating approach—though the cost might dissuade some right off the bat (we are talking $30k from idea to book) and it...
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