Born To Create

Most of us go through life with no real thought to whom we should be spending our time with. I’m thankful that today’s guest is here to help give us some clarity so we can rise to greater heights in our personal and professional success. Justin Schenck is the host of the INC Magazine top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and host of the world-renowned event Growth Now Movement LIVE! He is known for his positive energy and being a person who, quite simply, other people like being around. In a time when there is so much division and negativity in the world, I’d say that’s a pretty important quality! In this conversation, Justin shares some thoughts from the book he’s currently working on. He talks about the 5 people you need in your life: the Cheerleader, the Bruiser, the Softie, the Mentor, and the Coach. I loved this conversation and found it incredibly informative and inspiring. Justin also gives some insight into his morning routine, which is a key part of any high-performer’s success.

Most writers feel that writing and publishing one book is a big enough accomplishment in itself. I’m excited that my guest today is here to help us think about another strategy that can involve a lot more people and produce books more quickly. The strategy and type of book we’re talking about is an anthology series. As you might already know, an anthology is a book that contains chapters or sections by different authors. My guest is Laura Di Franco. She is the owner of Brave Healer Productions where she’ll help you share your story, build your business, and change the world. Laura is a multiple-time Amazon bestselling author with three decades of expertise in holistic physical therapy, a third-degree black belt, and 30 published books. She is a champion of entrepreneurs who want to grow their health-based practices. Her publishing services, collaborative book projects, writing workshops and retreats, business strategy sessions, and online writing circle are just some of the ways she helps talented professiona

My guest today is Shelby Leigh, a mental health poet and self-love advocate who has been sharing her work online for 7+ years, amassing a following of more than 450,000 readers. She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry, changing with the tides. In addition to writing poetry, Shelby hosts an online poetry community with monthly workshops, and helps other writers confidently market their books. She is also the host of the “Small Steps to Self-Love” podcast. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @shelbyleighpoetry. I first came across Shelby when a friend of mine posted a link to her “BookTok Blueprint” guide on Facebook. I purchased it, thought it was extremely helpful, and as a result, wanted to invite Shelby onto the show to share her expertise with you. In this interview, you’ll learn why you should use TikTok, how to gain followers there, how to make videos, how to convert followers into readers who buy books, and lots, lots more.

Whether you are self-publishing, using a traditional publisher, or perhaps considering a hybrid publisher for your book, you are going to need a book proposal. But why is it so important, and how do you go about creating it? My guest today is Liz Morrow, and she’s here to shed some light on this all-important topic for writers. Liz is a ghostwriter and book proposal expert who specializes in books focused on business and leadership, self-help and personal growth, and memoir. She is especially skilled at helping subject matter experts and those with an interesting story to identify their goals, clarify their message, and write a book that connects with the audience it’s meant to.  In this conversation, Liz helps us understand the ins and outs of book proposals, the elements that make them successful, and why you should create a book proposal even if you self-publish. Trust me, you’re going to want to take notes on this conversation, because Liz is going to save you countless hours of heartache and confusion by

Kent talks to Ariel Curry, who is an editor and writing coach with ten years of experience in publishing. She enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors find resilience in their writing journey. Ariel lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband and their two dogs. Ariel is here to help us understand the important of self-efficacy, which is the belief in your ability to execute actions in order to achieve specific outcomes. In other words, it's the quality that actually allows you to get things done as a writer. Ariel explains why this is such a critical quality and why it just might be the missing ingredient in your writing success. You'll also learn some practical tips you can put into practice today to help you start making more progress toward your writing goals. Sign up for Ariel’s weekly newsletter, which is one of the best newsletters around, and you’ll also receive her Bestselling Book Idea Scorecard.