Stop Chasing Goals—Show Up Daily: Book Writing & Publishing with EP House

If you’ve dreamed of writing a book but feel like an imposter, this episode is your permission slip. EP House founder Kristin Hernquist Bentley breaks down how real books get made—idea to manuscript to publishing—why showing up daily beats chasing goals, and how writing becomes a healing, life-changing practice.

We go deep on the author journey: overcoming author-imposter syndrome, choosing between traditional, indie, and self-publishing, what developmental editing actually is, and how vulnerability on the page creates reader transformation. Kristin shares EP House’s boutique model, her journalism roots, the 2020 launch story, and the game-changing advice she got from the first female NFL coach she interviewed: “I didn’t chase dreams—I showed up and gave my best every day, and the path unfolded.”

What you’ll learn

• The 3 publishing paths (traditional, indie, self)
• How developmental editing shapes your story (and your confidence)
• A practical way to start: 12 chapters × ~1,200 words (the “vomit draft”)
• Why readers need your real story (and how to write it safely)
• How books build community, catalyze healing, and change lives

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