Pen to Published: Crafting Books That Open Doors with Ally Machate | Ep. 79

Author: Deborah Kevin
Published: Mon 16 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://storytellher.simplecast.com/episodes/pen-to-published-crafting-books-that-open-doors-with-ally-machete-ep-79-x6WEwW3d

Your book holds incredible power, but only if you know how to unlock it! In this episode, Deborah chats with Ally Machate, who helps authors turn their books into tools that open doors and fuel business growth. Tune in and let Ally show you how to make your book work for you!

Here are the things to expect in the episode:

Ally’s journey from the corporate world to building her own business.
Leveraging your book to achieve your business goals.
What The Writer’s Ally offers authors.
How to avoid publishing scams.
Ally’s mastermind program and what it’s all about.
And much more!

About Ally:

Ally Machate is the CEO and founder of The Writer’s Ally, a consultancy that helps authors write, publish, and sell smarter—whether they’re experts, novelists, or memoirists. A publishing industry veteran turned thought leader, consultant, and instructor, she guides clients to craft marketable books that reach the right readers and achieve real goals. Off the clock, Ally’s usually reading, gardening, cooking, or canning something tasty while her cats supervise from the sidelines.

Connect with Ally Machate!

Website: https://thewritersally.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allysonemachate

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allysonemachate

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allymachate/

Book recommendation:

Nobody Want to Read Your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield

Connect with Deborah Kevin:

Website: www.deborahkevin.com

Substack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/