<p>The Blogger to Author Podcast helps bloggers and other content creators turn their content into a book so that they can build authority in their niche, share their passion with the world, and earn passive income from their book.</p>

Turn Your Content Into a Book

Blogger to Author

I love featuring fellow entrepreneurs in the authorship and publishing space on the podcast, and in this episode I have a special treat for you. I’m honored to feature an interview with Kirsten Oliphant, who is a true expert when it comes to writing, self-publishing, and all things communications. You probably already subscribe to her podcast, Create If Writing (and if you don’t, you should), where she gives her listeners lots of great tips for putting stellar books out into the world.

In this interview, Kirsten and I talk about the writing process and what her process looks like, what she learned from the launch of her most recent book, Creative Collaborations, how she organized and threw a launch party, and more. She also shares some of her favorite tools for self-published and Kindle authors, which I think you’re going to want to run out and snag.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/40

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B2A #40: The Power of Collaboration for Authors with Kirsten Oliphant

Self-publishing is more popular than ever, which means more and more writers and authors are DIYing all aspects of their books, including designing the books themselves. Unfortunately, sometimes self-designed books are pretty obvious, especially self-designed book covers. But don’t worry, you’re not fated to have a mediocre (or worse) book cover or interior.

In this episode, I’m honored to feature an interview with professional designer LeAnna Weller Smith. LeAnna has decades of experience in design, and she has an extensive background in book design. Her book covers and interior designs have graced the titles of many publishers, and she truly has a talent for creating eye-catching designs for her clients.

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B2A #39: Design Your Book Like a Pro with LeAnna Weller Smith

What’s something that you do every single day that has contributed to your success? Do you check in with your followers on Facebook or Instagram to build engagement on those platforms? Do you look for sponsored post opportunities? The little things we do every single day can lead to huge successes, both personally and in our businesses. Small actions lead to big results.

In this episode, I’m excited to feature an interview with a repeat guest, Bradley Charbonneau. In Episode 8 of the podcast, Bradley gave us some great tips about writing books and creating a killer book sales page. Today, he’s back to talk about his newest book, 'Every Single Day: A Simple Prescription for Transformation.'

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B2A #38: Why You Should Write 'Every Single Day' with Bradley Charbonneau

This episode is all about the one topic that strikes fear into every blogger or entrepreneur’s heart: legal issues. I think a lot of us instinctively avoid thinking about potential legal problems because we’re afraid to think about our legal vulnerabilities and the issues they can bring. Unfortunately, avoiding the problem doesn’t make it go away. Luckily, today’s guest can help.

I’m so excited to feature an interview with Danielle Liss, esquire in Episode 37 of the Blogger to Author Podcast. In this interview, Danielle gives some great advice to help you understand the legal issues you should be thinking about, whether you’re an author, influencer, or small business owner. She helps us understand that protecting yourself legally doesn’t have to be scary.

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B2A #37: Legal Protection for Authors with Danielle Liss

You’ve written an amazing book, or you’re working on writing one. You have an important message that the world needs to hear. In fact, you’re so passionate about spreading this message that you’ve started to try to think of ways to bring it to more people. You want to get your book in the hands of more readers. What you need is publicity.

But how do you even get started? Where do you begin to bring more attention to your book, your business, and your message? Should you just start to cold call influencers or reporters? You need a great strategy to help you reach the right people in the right way. You need Amanda Berlin, my guest for today’s episode.

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B2A #36: The Power of Publicity with Amanda Berlin

For most of the authors (especially non-fiction authors) I’ve interviewed, the biggest motivator to publish their book was that they had a message to share. They knew the world needed that message, needed the expertise that only they could share in their own unique way. Deep down, these authors knew that the world would be a better place with their message in it. That desire to serve, that desire to spread that message is what kept inspiring them to write and publish their books.

This episode features an interview with author, fitness expert and motivator Linda Mitchell. I first met Linda at a fitness blogging conference last summer and was immediately inspired by her story and her message. I loved that she had used her self-published book to grow an entire community around her message of women supporting each other to live healthier lives through fitness. She has truly been an inspiration to her local and online communities, and I think you’ll be inspired by her words, too.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/35

B2A #35: Sharing Your Message with Linda Mitchell

If you’re following or listening to the Blogger to Author Podcast, you’re probably at least thinking about making money online, and making money from your blog. Whether you started out with the intention of trying to make money, or whether you started out simply wanting to share your passion, many bloggers dream about making their blog a part-time or even full-time job.

Most bloggers also start out by focusing on sponsored posts. If you’re going to make a living from working with brands, you have to constantly be looking for partnerships, which can be overwhelming for some bloggers. That’s why many bloggers have made the switch to selling their own products and services. Selling your book is one way to do that, and many bloggers sell at least one eBook on their website. Creating and selling a course is another way, and just like writing a book, it’s a natural fit if you’ve been teaching something to your readers with your blog content.

In today's episode online course creation expert Jennifer Shreckengost walks you through why you should create a course, and gives us some great tips for turning your book into an amazing online course that your students will love.

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B2A #34: Turn Your Book into a Course with Jennifer Shreckengost

I think this episode is going to be of particular interest to those of you who are recipe creators, whether you’re a food blogger or you just share occasional recipes on your blog or social media. Many of you have probably thought about creating a cookbook. Some of you may even have a digital cookbook that you sell on your website as a PDF. Whether you’ve actually put together or you’re simply dreaming of doing it someday, I think you’re going to enjoy this episode.
 
In Episode 33 of the Blogger to Author Podcast, I’m interviewing Brittany Suell, author of the cookbook Simply Sugar Free. Brittany has been a health and fitness blogger for several years, and she turned her passion for sharing recipes made without refined sugar into a cookbook. That cookbook has helped her become known as an expert in sugar-free living, helping her land media attention while at the same time growing her business.
 
Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/33

B2A #33: Boost Your Biz with a Cookbook with Brittany Suell

If you're running a blog or business online, you know how important search engine optimization is. But, many authors tend to forget about the importance of SEO because they're focusing on finding new readers on social media or setting up book signings. Smart authors realize that potential readers are searching for their books on both Amazon <em>and</em> Google, and they implement an SEO strategy to help them sell more books.
 
In Episode 32 of the Blogger to Author Podcast, I'm excited to feature an interview with SEO and online marketing expert Glenneth Reed. Glenneth is an SEO pro and she shares some great tips to help get your book sales page, blog, and website to show up in search engine results. You're going to love the actionable tips that she gives you so you can go apply them to your website NOW. (I know I did!)
 
Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/32

B2A #32: Search Engine Optimization for Authors with Glenneth Reed

I know there are some of you out there who are still in the "someday" camp—you want to write a book...SOMEDAY. Or, maybe you just don't think that's something you need to do right now and that a book can wait a few years. In this episode, I walk you through 10 reasons why you need to get your book out into the world and do it now. Your book will really help launch your blog and business to the next level, and I don't want you to wait to get that momentum. So, if you're still not sure that writing a book needs to be a priority, please listen carefully to this episode.
 
Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/31

B2A #31: The Top 10 Reasons Why You Need a Book

Sometimes you have a message to share with the world, but you're not sure how to get it in front of a wider audience. Marsha Apsley had always had a passion for helping others, and she had pursued that passion as she grew her blog and her private Facebook group. Like many of you, she had always dreamed of becoming an author, but had told herself that she'd work on that dream "someday" because she thought the process would be too difficult. Then, she ran a 40-day challenge that her group members absolutely loved. Their positive feedback gave her the idea to turn the content from that challenge into a book that her fans are so excited to buy. I think you'll be really inspired by Marsha's story!

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B2A #30: Finding Your Purpose by Re-Purposing with Marsha Apsley

Everyone loves a good shortcut. Usually with the important stuff, it's smarter to not take any shortcuts. But when it comes to putting your book together, there are some smart ways to cut down on the time it takes to get your book published. One strategy that you should absolutely implement is creating a blueprint for your book. By having a detailed plan for your book, you'll make the process of writing so much easier and faster, and less frustrating, too. Learn more about the two book blueprints you should use in this episode.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/29

B2A #29: Why You Need a Blueprint for Your Book

I know many bloggers who sell an eBook on their websites. That's great, but I think not taking the next step and getting your book on Amazon is a big mistake. You're missing out on some big opportunities by not having your book on Amazon. And, I promise it's easier to put your book on Amazon than you think. Learn why and how to get your eBook on Amazon in this episode.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/28

B2A #28: Get Your eBook on Amazon!

Every day I talk to bloggers who are dead set on publishing their book as an eBook. Many of them only want to sell that eBook as a PDF on their website. When I ask them why, I usually hear a variation of one of four answers. These are the four myths of creating a physical book. I promise you, creating a physical, paper book is worth it. So, if you've been resisting getting your book into print, I want you to listen to this episode and really take these myths to heart. I promise you, creating your printed book is easier, cheaper, and more worth it than you think it is.

Sign up for my free 5 Days to Set Yourself Apart in Your Niche Challenge at bloggertoauthor.com/challenge.

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B2A #27: The 4 Myths of Creating a Physical Book

The process of publishing a book can seem pretty mysterious to aspiring authors. What exactly goes on behind those closed doors? Publishing seems complicated and overwhelming, so much so that most people don’t follow through on their dreams of becoming an author. That’s why I’m so excited to have Clare Marshall on the podcast. Clare actually has her own publishing imprint, and she’s a book design and publishing expert. In our interview, we chat about many things, including publishing, book design and formatting, and selling your books in person at events. These are topics that I think will be of interest to every author, especially if you’re considering self publishing. Be prepared to learn a lot!

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B2A #26: The Importance of Book Design with Clare Marshall

In this episode, I’m incredibly honored to feature an interview with Katy Widrick. Katy has been blogging for over a decade and has turned her passion for storytelling through her blog into a successful full-time business. She, to quote her, turned her “hobby into a jobby” where she helps fellow bloggers grow their businesses and connect more deeply with their audiences. She’s an expert on all things blogging, social media, and content creation, and she shares some great tips for how you can grow your blog and business with your book, just like she did.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/25

B2A #25: From 'Hobby to Jobby' with Katy Widrick

If you’ve always dreamed of being a writer, you may have also dreamed of getting a specialized degree like an MFA. It’s easy to feel like you need to get a bunch of certifications or degrees before you can be truly successful at what you do. That’s why I’m excited to feature an interview Gabriela Pereira in today’s episode. Gabriela teaches writers strategies and techniques they would learn in an MFA program without the hefty price tag.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/24

B2A #24: You Don't Need an MFA to Be a Writer with Gabriela Pereira

It's easy to envision how a blog can turn into a book; blog posts are a natural first step toward authorship. But what about doing things the other way around, and starting a blog based on your popular book? That's exactly what Rekaya Gibson did. This author of six books (and counting!) shares the story of how she became a blogger and a prolific author in Episode 23 of the Blogger to Author Podcast.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/23

B2A #23: When Your Book Becomes a Successful Blog with Rekaya Gibson

Sometimes you know you need to write your book because your readers keep asking you for it. That's exactly what happened to author and blogger Megan Olson. She was inspired to write her book Ditch the Diet after her readers totally fell in love with her free mini eBook on her blog, Skinny Fitalicious, and begged her for more. In this episode, Megan explains how she built her blog and business first by drawing from her own personal weight loss experience, growing over time to include nutrition and weight loss counseling services. And, you'll be amazed by the story of how Megan wrote her book in just 7 days! Definitely tune in for this episode!

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B2A #22: From Personal Journey to Book to Full-Fledged Business with Megan Olson

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B2A #21: Creating an Amazon Bestseller with Laura Petersen

All authors want their books to help people, whether it's helping their readers improve their lives somehow, or simply whisking them off to another reality for an hour or two. The trick is finding the best way to use your words to get your readers there. In Episode 20, developmental editor and writing coach Megan Hannum gives you some great tips to improve your book so your readers will absolutely love your work. And, she gives you some advice to help you self-publish your book, too.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/20

B2A #20: Why Your Book Needs Developmental Editing with Megan Hannum

You've thought about writing a book. Maybe it's something that you've always wanted to do. Maybe you know that becoming an author will be an amazing way to grow your business, but it's just not a priority. Today's episode is all about shifting your mindset. If you want you book to have maximum impact, you need to publish it NOW. This time next year, don't sit around wishing you'd taken action when you heard this podcast. Commit to fulfilling your dream of becoming an author NOW.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/19

B2A #19: Stop Procrastinating! Why You Need to Publish Your Book NOW

When you first imagine your book, you imagine everything going perfectly. You quickly write the perfect manuscript, editing is a breeze, and when you launch your book, you sell hundreds or thousands (or more!) copies. Unfortunately, no book launch is perfect. We all make mistakes, and if you're publishing and launching your own book, it's easy for things to fall through the cracks. In Episode 18, I walk you through what I consider to be the three biggest mistakes that I made when launching my most recent book. I hope that you can get some insight for your own book so you can avoid making some of the same mistakes.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/18

B2A #18: The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made with My Book Launch

It's pretty easy to feel "stuck" with your writing. Sometimes the creative juices just aren't flowing, and you can spend what seems like days staring at a blank computer screen, hardly getting any words out. How do you spark your creative process and get your creative flow going? If you sometimes struggle with your writing, you'll love this interview with author Logan Miehl. You'll learn some great tips for helping you foster your creativity, and how to become a successful author, too.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/17

B2A #17: Finding Your Creative Flow with Logan Miehl

I'm launching my second book, Blogger to Author: Turn Your Content into a Book in less than a week! So, in Episode 16, I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look into how I wrote the book. I walk you through my process, from coming up with the idea to creating an outline to writing the book to my launch process. I hope that this episode not only encourages you to write your own book, but that it also gives you some helpful hints to help you launch your book, too.

Show Notes: bloggertoauthor.com/16

B2A #16: Behind the Scenes of Creating and Launching My New Book

Are you holding yourself back from writing your book? Whether you think you don't have enough expertise to become an author or you don't think you have the time, you're wrong! In Episode 15, Michelle Lewis of Visibility Vixen shares her secrets for getting past your holdups so you can get your book published, building a business with a book, and rocking live video. Listening to this episode is a must for any entrepreneurs who are considering adding a book to their platform to grow their business.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/15

B2A #15: Building Your Business with Books with Michelle Lewis

You'll never publish your book if you don't have the passion to write it. Today's guest, Ashley Pitt, has been a lifestyle and fitness blogger for many years. Recently, she took her own personal experience overcoming hypothalamic amenorrhea and subsequently getting pregnant, and she turned into an eBook, "Fit and Fertile." In Episode 14, Ashley shares what drove her to want to write her book, more about her writing process, and how she's serving her audience in a new way with her book.

Show notes: bloggertauthor.com/14

B2A #14: Writing Your Passion with Ashley Pitt

It's easy to assume that you can edit your book yourself. But, working with a professional editor can make your book infinitely better. A great book editor can help you at any stage of your writing process, from simply planning your book down to the final copy edits. If you're curious about what it's like working with a book editor or whether hiring an editor is really worth it, you'll love this interview with professional editor Amy Scott! You'll learn some great tips for editing your own book, and why you should consider hiring an editor to help you out with your book.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/13

B2A #13: Why You Need an Editor with Amy Scott

Some authors aren't interested in self publishing at all. They have their hearts set on working with a "real" publisher, a traditional publisher. Unfortunately, working with a traditional publisher isn't as simple as sending in a manuscript and getting paid for it. In Episode 12, traditional publishing expert Debbie Reber walks you through the steps you'll need to take to get your book published with a traditional publisher, including writing a book proposal and finding a book agent. If you've dreamed of working with a traditional publisher, or if you're simply curious what it's all about, this episode is for you!

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/12

B2A #12: Getting Started with Traditional Publishing with Debbie Reber

Do you struggle to stay organized and focused when it comes to your blog and your business? Do you need help creating a plan so you can finally feel like you're running your business, instead of letting your business run you? Episode 11 features Emylee Williams and Abagail Pumphrey of the Think Creative Collective. They help entrepreneurs through the overwhelm to run successful businesses. They share amazing tips for business owners on their blog at the Think Creative Collective and their podcast, The Strategy Hour. In this episode, you'll learn how you can organize your business so you can get more done every day, and you'll get some great tips for marketing your book, too.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/11

B2A #11: How to Find Focus with Emylee Williams and Abagail Pumphrey

Have you ever wondered if your story is memoir-worthy? Would you love to share what you've learned in life in a book but you have no idea where to start? If you're holding back because you don't think anyone would want to read your memoir, don't put it off any longer! Author Daree Allen Nieves tells us how your book will help people, even if it never makes a bestseller list. And, she gives you some great tips to help you write and publish your book.

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B2A #10: So You Want to Publish a Memoir with Daree Allen Nieves

The key to really standing out in your niche is to build your authority. Whether you're a blogger, an author, or an entrepreneur, your authority is the key to having a successful business and platform. But how do you go about becoming an authority in your niche? In this episode, Nicole Culver shares how you can build trust and authority with your audience so you can help more people and grow your business. You definitely don't want to miss this one!

Read the show notes at bloggertoauthor.com/9

B2A #9: How to Become an Authority with Nicole Culver

I'm so excited to be interviewing Bradley Charbonneau in episode 8 of the Blogger to Author Podcast. Bradley is a very talented and prolific writer, and he credits his success to writing every single day without fail. I think you'll really enjoy hearing about how making writing a habit can help you finally finish your book and get it published. I also love that Bradley has written several books with kids, a story that he tells us in the interview.

Show notes: bloggertoauthor.com/8

B2A #8: Creating a Killer Book Sales Page with Bradley Charbonneau

You've probably heard that you need to be authentic to connect with your readers, whether you're trying to bring traffic to your blog, sell books, or anything in between. But how do you become more authentic? In Episode 7 of the Blogger to Author Podcast, Erin Bahadur shares her best tips for cultivating authenticity to help you connect with your audience on a deeper level.

B2A #7: How to Be Authentic with Erin Bahadur

In Episode 6 of the Blogger to Author Podcast, Angela J. Ford shares her tips to help you create an epic book launch for your next book, as well as some great tips to help fiction authors get their books out into the world. I just know you're going to love this episode!

Angela J. Ford is the author of The Four Worlds Series and a Book Launch Strategist. She’s passionate about helping authors and bloggers do more work they love by helping them with book marketing. You’re most likely to find her with her nose in a book and a cup of coffee in hand.

I think you'll really love learning about Angela and her story. She actually wrote her first FIVE novels when she was a teenager, which is amazing to me. She started out working a "normal" 9-to-5 job, but felt pulled back to writing. She then used her expertise from launching her first book, The Five Warriors, to start helping other authors launch their books. She now coaches other authors and helps them have an amazing launch.

Read the show notes at http://bloggertoauthor.com/6

B2A #6: The Basics of Book Launches with Angela J. Ford

Are you totally overwhelmed by social media? In this episode, social media strategist Jessica Norby gives you her best tips for building a relationship with your audience through social media. She shares some ideas for how you can use social media to grow your blog and sell your book. Don't miss it!

B2A #5: Social Media for Authors with Jessica Norby

It's every author's worst nightmare.

You pour your heart and soul into writing a book. You spend weeks, months, or longer getting your words down on paper. Then, when it's time to launch your book...crickets. You sell a couple of copies to your mom, but no one else wants to buy it.

How can you save yourself from the pain of writing a book that no one wants to read?

Listen to this episode to get actionable steps you can take to test your book idea. By testing your idea you'll make sure your book will sell, saving you the embarrassment and pain of launching a book that nobody buys.

B2A #4: Will Your Book Sell?

One of the first steps you need to take to write your book is creating an avatar of your ideal reader. This avatar will not only help you write and edit your book, but it will help you market and sell your book, too. In this episode, I'll walk you through the basics of creating a reader avatar for your book so you can bring clarity to your writing and marketing.

B2A #3: The Basics of Creating a Reader Avatar

How do you choose what you should write your book about, especially if you blog about a lot of different topics? In this episode I'll walk you through narrowing down your topic ideas so you can choose the perfect one for your book.

B2A #2: What Should I Write My Book About?

Why should you take the time to write a book? Whether you're a blogger or you create other content, learn why a book will elevate your platform, brand, and business in this episode.

B2A #1: Why You Should Write a Book

A brief introduction to the Blogger to Author Podcast from your host, Dr. Beth Brombosz.