Episode 123: Laura Belgray On Writing, Publishing, And Selling Your Book

Authentic As F*ck with Sun Yi

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In this episode, I spoke with Laura Belgray on her process of publishing and marketing her book. Check out her book Tough Titties and join her mailing list at: https://www.talkingshrimp.com/

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Writing a Book

17:53 Navigating the Publishing Process

36:04 Marketing and Selling the Book

42:54 The Art of Engaging Interviews

45:08 Shrimp Club: A Mastermind Experience

49:29 Navigating Creative Burnout

52:15 The Balance of Selling and Authenticity

56:20 The Myth of Passive Income

01:01:10 The Evolution of Writing in the Digital Age

01:08:51 The Maturing Landscape of Online Business

01:12:40 Future Writing Aspirations and Inspirations

01:18:31 The Role of Authenticity in Storytelling

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Keywords

writing process, book publishing, marketing strategies, memoir, nonfiction, author journey, book proposal, editing, storytelling, audience engagement, interviews, shrimp club, creative burnout, authenticity, passive income, writing, online business, storytelling, marketing, publishing

Summary

In this conversation, the speaker shares their journey of writing and publishing a book, detailing the challenges faced during the writing process, the intricacies of navigating the publishing industry, and the strategies employed for marketing and selling the book. The discussion highlights the importance of having a strong voice, the necessity of a well-structured proposal, and the significance of pre-orders and audience engagement in achieving book success. In this engaging conversation, Laura and her guest delve into the intricacies of interviews, the challenges of creative burnout, and the balance between authenticity and selling in the writing world. They explore the evolving landscape of online business, the myth of passive income, and the importance of storytelling in a digital age. The discussion also touches on future writing aspirations and the impact of AI on creative expression.

Takeaways

• Writing a book is often harder than anticipated.
• Having a strong voice and point of view is crucial.