Being a first-time author is often a mix of excitement, self-doubt, discovery, and persistence. You might initially feel thrilled by the prospect of sharing your story or ideas with the world. You dive in with strong motivation, full of ideas, and maybe a bit of romanticism about the process. Every word written feels like a small victory, and each page a milestone.

But as you go deeper, reality hits: writing a book is hard. 

You might confront self-doubt (“Is this any good?”), impostor syndrome (“Who am I to write this?”), and moments when inspiration wanes. You begin to worry about whether anyone will want to read it.

The author journey is a rollercoaster of pride, frustration, and growth, but ultimately, completing the book feels deeply fulfilling. It’s an accomplishment that represents a body of work and the journey you undertook to create it.

But publishing is not the end of the story.

Reflect on why you wrote a book and how the book fits into your larger business strategy. You have more work to do to meet those goals and can’t do it alone. You need expert support to help you leverage your book to create the impact you envisioned.

To assist you in finding your author community and connecting with experts, I’ve created valuable resources for authors at http://www.BizBookPubHub.com.

Joining me today are three talented authors.

Lisa Harrington wrote “Abiding Strategies: Build Your Best Business Foundation,” a step-by-step guide to building a strategy unique to your business. With her strategies, you will create a solid foundation that will stand the test of time.

Nikki Soulsby wrote “Lies I Told Myself, & Other Truths: How to Squash the Mental Monsters and Live Your Dreams,” a candid and reflective memoir that explores personal truths, growth, and self-realization, offering insights into overcoming internal and external challenges.

Sandra Long, author of “LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide” and co-author of “Supercharge Your Notary Business With LinkedIn: How Mobile Notaries and Loan Signing Agents Build Their Brand, Get Known, and Connect With Their Dream Clients.” She is a LinkedIn expert and a LinkedIn Top Voice specializing in LinkedIn education and thought leadership.

Please join me in welcoming Lisa, Nikki, and Sandra. 

In this episode, we discuss the following:

Discover the excitement, self-doubt, and perseverance that come with writing a book as a first-time author.

Understand the importance of connecting with expert support to transform your book into a powerful business tool through the Biz Book Pub Hub community.

Hear how our guests wrote with a purpose, from guiding small business strategies to inspiring personal growth and mastering LinkedIn branding.

Links for Lisa Harrington

• LinkedIn and YouTube.
• http://www.AbidingStrategy.com
• “Abiding Strategies: Build Your Best Business Foundation”
• “Taking in Strays: Leadership Lessons from Unexpected Places” 

Links for Nikki Soulsby

• LinkedIn and Instagram
• http://www.nikkisoulsby.com
• “Lies I Told Myself, & Other Truths: How to Squash the Mental Monsters and Live Your Dreams”
• The Power of Doubt | Nikki Soulsby | TEDxHickory

Links for Sandra Long

• LinkedIn and Instagram
• http://www.postroadconsulting.com
• “LinkedIn for Personal Branding: The Ultimate Guide”
• “Supercharge Your Notary Business With LinkedIn: How Mobile Notaries and Loan Signing Agents Build Their Brand, Get Known, and Connect With Their Dream Clients”

Books mentioned in this episode:

• “Book More Business: Make MORE Money Speaking” by Lois Creamer

Other Resources

• Learn more about Lois Creamer.
• Learn more about Judy Hoberman.

Robbie’s Resources

• Schedule a complimentary book launch brainstorming session: http://www.BookLaunchBrainstorm.com. 

• Find all the archived podcast episodes, plus an invitation to free virtual networking events for writers and authors, AND Hub Partners ready to help entrepreneurs become successful authors: http://www.BizBookPubHub.com

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