The Best of Better Shelves with Shakira and Ameesha

Join book coach Ameesha Green and podcast producer Shakira Morar as they reflect on this series of Better Shelves. In the final chapter of the series, they compile top tips from the guest authors they’ve had the privilege of talking to and offer a chatty mix of publishing tips, tricks, and inspiration for aspiring authors to take into the future. 

They’ve pinned down the best writing tricks and lessons learned from each author in the series to help you implement these ideas on your own publishing journey. This final episode is a sweet goodbye to a year of interviews and conversations about self-publishing and nonfiction, from the show’s host and producer. 

Turn the page on this podcast to reflect on nine authors’ self-publishing journeys, with top tips on book marketing, PR strategies, writing, and the importance of believing in your creativity.

Turn the page (the time-stamp!)

[01:15] Writing to help the community

[03:40] How can authors best combine their journey and nonfiction writing to make a story that is both factual and engaging?

[06:50] How do you balance a full-time job and writing

[14:01] Does the publishing industry have a duty to publish taboo topics? 

[16:40] Where is the line between content editing and censorship from the perspective of an editor? 

[24:30] What would you say to writers struggling with perfectionism?

[25:01] What kind of gatekeeping occurs in the industry that you notice? 

[28:36] Being brave as a writer 

[31:40] Will my editor steal my manuscript?

[33:24] When do I start marketing my book? 

[34:00] The pros of working with an editor sooner

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE: 

Nonfiction

Self-publishing 

The self-publishing process

Writing your first book 

Creativity

Editing

Publishing

Traditional publishing 

Book marketing

Book PR 

Book publicity

Book awards

Writing

Book coach

Book editor

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