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Blog postThe next time you’re perusing your local bookstore, consider this: each of the novels you see before you were labors of love. We’re not just referring to the labor of one brilliant writer. Behind every published author is a team of experts and support people who pushed that author through manuscript completion, the publishing finish line, and the post-publishing world. While each role on that team of experts is essential, here’s why a good publishing strategist can make or break your publishi
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Blog postWe all know the importance of editing when it comes to getting published. But what that editing looks like will vary depending on the publisher you choose. You may get back a manuscript that doesn’t at all resemble what you submitted in the first place. Even worse, you may feel like the publishing house completely edited out your voice and message altogether. Here’s how and why publishing house editors censor your work, and what questions you should ask as you interview potential publishers.
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Blog postCongratulations! You’ve made it to the most important step of getting published: editing. If you’ve been writing for any length of time, you already know that editing is not a “one and done” activity. Not only are there multiple rounds of revisions, but there are actually multiple stages to the editing process. Read on to learn about the four stages of non-fiction editing.
The Four Stages of Non-Fiction Editing While the importance of editing may come as no surprise, many writers don’ -
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Blog postThe world of self-publishing is a daunting one. Copyrights, sales pages, retail versus wholesale pricing—there’s so much to know with few answers readily available. Navigating the twists and turns is not for the faint of heart, and usually, it’s what you don’t know that can break your budget. Here are four surprise self–publishing book costs to be aware of as you embark on your publishing journey.
Check out our Book Cost Blueprint to learn more about the three publishing paths and fin -
Blog postWhen you think of democracy, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of the right to vote, protesting outside the state capitol, or showing up for jury duty. Yet one incredibly influential—and often uncelebrated—arbiter of democracy is the public library system. The American Library Association (ALA) has a crucial role in maintaining our democracy, not just by ensuring that all people have free access to information, but because of the ALA documents censorship incidents around the country. This
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Blog postPublish Your Purpose Earns B Corporation Certification Hartford, CT based book publisher commits to rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. HARTFORD, September 15, 2020—Publish Your Purpose (PYP), has proudly announced its recently earned B Corporation (B Corp) certification. PYP joins the ranks of other socially and ...
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Blog postOur mission at Publish Your Purpose is to elevate the voices often excluded from traditional publishing. We intentionally seek out authors and storytellers with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and unique perspectives to publish books that will make an impact in the world. Introduction Just like with other industries, and like ...
The post Why No One Publishes Their Book For Free By Jenn T. Grace appeared first on Publish Your Purpose.
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Publish Your Purpose Press’s own Brandi Lai. Brandi is a contributor and the mastermind behind the creation of the anticipated The Real Lives Of Transgender and NonBinary Humans, the first anthology from PYP. Brandi also recently started her own business, Best-Laid Pens, and she specializes in ghost writing and development editing. Brandi is passionate about helping other people share their stories and making a platform for other people to amplify their voic
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is author, podcaster, and speaker Nicolle Merrill. Nicolle has written for Four Seasons and National Geographic private jet tours, taught digital communication skills to global executives, and sold adventure travel programs in New Zealand. As the former Associate Director of the Career Development office at Yale School of Management, she coached hundreds of MBA students and professionals through all phases of their career transitions. Nicolle’s book, Punch Doub
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is the renowned speaker and bestselling author Terry Dyer. Over a span of 15 years, Terry’s professional career has been spent in Corporate America working in both for profit and nonprofit environments. His background consists of Talent Acquisition Management, Recruitment, Client Services, and Program Management with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Additionally, Terry has volunteered his time to various organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacram
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Pasha Cook, the founder of Pasha Cook & Associates, an International creative solutions consulting agency that helps professional athletes and executive entrepreneurs Build Brand Identity Stories. She has been on an unstoppable path to success ever since. Pasha made history in 2018 when she became the first female college outreach speaking ambassador for the NFL. In 2019 Pasha played an intricate role in art directing an international documentary launche
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is leadership expert and author David O’Brien. David is the president of WorkChoice Solutions, LLC, a nationally recognized provider of leadership and team effectiveness consulting services. His corporate consulting career spans over twenty years and includes key leadership roles within a variety of industries including Aerospace, Healthcare, and Financial Services. He also works with many small and emerging market leaders to bring about lasting organizational
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is author, screenwriter, producer, director, actor, and journalist, B. Danielle Watkins. She is an international award-winning filmmaker, and creator of LGBT focused web series. She is also a professor of writing. B. Danielle’s novel, The Alyse Diaries, explores the life and death of a young woman struggling with her sexuality.
In this podcast, B. Danielle and I talk about how she drew inspiration from real life when writing her fic -
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is the founder and president of Total HR Solutions LLC, and author of Silent Overcomer: Trauma Comes in all Shapes and Sizes, Tracee L. Hunt. Tracee knows that people are the foundation of any business, and her company relies upon years of executive consultation expertise to work with key leadership in organizations to learn what is required to achieve the desired outcomes in a company. They then translate that into key people strategies.Tracee founded her busi
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Publish Your Purpose Press author Eileen Scully. Eileen Scully is an international keynote speaker, author of In the Company of Men: How Women can Succeed in a World Built Without Them, and founder and CEO of The Rising Tides, a consulting firm that makes workplaces better for women through assessment and advisory services. Eileen has been interviewed by Forbes, the Boston Globe, Standard and Poor's Global Market Intelligence, Thrive Global, Psychology Today
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is AJ Joiner, a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, marketing strategist, coach, radio host, and author of several marketing books, including Stop Bullsh!#%ng & Write Your Book! AJ consults with a wide variety of clients about marketing themselves and how to get their information out there through social media and the written word. He helps authors strategize how to reach their target audience and pull out threads from their writing that are universally rel
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Steve Disselhorst, the founder and principal of a consulting firm that specializes in personal and professional leadership development and consulting for diversity equity and inclusion. Steve draws on his MBA in marketing and his 25 years of experience in corporate America to help each client achieve their unique goals. He specializes in working with underrepresented communities, such as the LGBTQ community, people of color, and women. Steve is also th
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is the multitalented Elayne Fluker. Elaine is a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate and leader for women looking to grow their businesses. She is the author of the brand new book, Get Over ‘I Got It’, which launched in early May 2021. According to her book, too many ambitious women strive to accomplish all their goals alone, leading to dangerous levels of stress and anxiety. Elayne’s book teaches women how a strong support network and meaningful connecti
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is speaker, writer, scholar, and facilitator Dr. Joy Wiggins, who, through the company she founded, promotes racial and gender justice through compassion and open dialogue to ignite equitable, empowering and transformative practices. Joy Wiggins is the co-author alongside Kami Anderson of the book From Sabotage to Support: A New Vision for Feminist Solidarity in the Workplace. As CEO of Joy Wiggins, PhD: Equity and Inclusion Consulting, Joy provides speaking, f
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is executive coach, public speaker, and author Gerry Valentine. With 27 years of fortune 100 leadership experience, Gerry is a trusted advisor to corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and high performing individuals of all kinds. His book, The Thriving Mindset: Tools for Empowerment in a Disruptive World, was published in March 2021 by Publish Your Purpose Press.
In this podcast, Gerry and I talk about what it was like for him to pub -
Blog postIn today’s episode of Invisible Stories, I speak with award-winning author and owner of HALO Publishing International, Lisa Umina. Lisa founded HALO Publishing to publish the voices of authors around the world. Lisa created The Milo and Lisa Show after writing her first children’s book, Milo Finds His Best Friend. Her third book, Milo and the Green Wagon won the national Christian Indie Publishing Award. Lisa traveled and performed with Milo and as a motivational speaker all over. Writing led
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Blog postToday on Invisible Stories, I speak with Dr. Shelton J. Goode, diversity and inclusion specialist and president and CEO of Icarus Consulting, a veteran-owned consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations create inclusive cultures that leverage diversity and inclusion for a competitive advantage. Dr. Goode has also written four books, the newest of which is Winter in America: The Impact of the 2016 Presidential Election on Diversity in Companies, Communities and the Country.
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Blog postIn today’s episode of Invisible Stories, I speak with diversity and inclusion entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author Bernadette Smith. Bernadette’s work in the field of LGBTQ+ Inclusion with her company, Equality Institute, has empowered businesses through elearning, consulting, and training in the field of DEI. Bernadette is also a prolific writer, and has published three books, relating to inclusion in both LGBTQ+ wedding planning and in business.
Bernadette and I talk abou -
Blog postToday’s podcast is with Valerie J. Lyons, a career empowerment coach, power networker, women’s empowerment facilitator, and the author of Power Networking from the Inside Out: Where Your Career and Your Well-Being Meet.
In this podcast, Valerie and I discuss her work in networking, and how it translated to writing her book. She discusses:
Staying true to yourself in your writing, and how to embrace yourself for who you are. Adjusting to changing situations in bot -
Blog postIn today’s podcast I speak with the inspiring Rhodes Perry, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Belonging At Work: Everyday Actions You Can Take to Cultivate An Inclusive Organization. With two decades of change management experience, Rhodes helps leaders from a broad range of sectors including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and corporations advance their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments by building psychological safety, trust and belonging in their organizations.
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Dr. Steve Yacovelli, also known as “The Gay Leadership Dude” is founder of TopDog Learning Group, a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion and consulting firm. Steve is also a renowned speaker, podcaster, and author of Pride Leadership: Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Leader to be the King or Queen of Their Jungle, and the accompanying Pride Leadership Workbook.
In today’s podcast, Steve shares insights o -
Blog postToday’s podcast is with Heather Vickery, professional leadership and success coach, founder of Vickery & Co, and host of the podcast The Brave Files. Heather is also a motivational speaker and author of Gratitude Journal: Shift Your Focus and Grow Grateful: A Gratitude Journal for Kids and Families. Through her story of personal bravery, perseverance, and resilience, Heather inspires audiences and empowers clients with the tools they need to live bold and meaningful lives.
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Blog postIn today’s podcast I speak with the incredible Lamont Robinson, supplier diversity professional, entrepreneur, founder of Robinson LaRueCo Consulting (RLC), and author of his biography, TransformNational: Journey of a Bastard, which details his personal experiences in overcoming challenges on Chicago’s violent West Side to achieve success.
In this podcast, Lamont offers insight and wisdom to those authors working to craft their own memoirs. Lamont discusses:
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Blog postToday’s podcast is with award-winning speaker, and diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown. She is the author of two essential books about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, titled How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive and Inclusion: Diversity, the New Workplace & the Will to Change.
In this discussion, Jennifer and I talk about two of our favorite topics, marketing and entrepreneurship, and -
Blog postToday’s guest on Invisible Stories is Monica Kang, founder and CEO of Innovator’s Box, a company dedicated to creative educational workshops and consulting with the goal of helping all professionals hone their creativity to solve problems in the face of change and complexity. Monica is a renowned speaker and educator, and the author of Rethink Creativity: How to Innovate, Inspire, and Thrive at Work.
In today’s podcast, Monica and I talk about allowing yourself to take your time on wr -
Blog postToday’s podcast guest is online business brand and marketing strategist Nikki Groom. Nikki is the founder of the Movement Makers Mastermind, which is a small business incubator for women business owners, as well as a podcaster and author of A Power of Your Own: How to Ignite Your Potential, Uncover Your Purpose, and Blaze Your Own Trail in Life and Business.
In this podcast, Nikki and I discuss the love-hate relationship that exists for authors writing their first book. She offe -
Blog postToday’s podcast is with Robyn Vie-Carpenter-Brisco, a spiritual life coach who utilizes the “5 Priciples Of Joy” to unlock her clients potential and inspire them toward growth and fulfillment, through mindfulness and manifestation techniques using stones and crystals. She is the author of Let's get stoned: Using Stones and Crystals to Create a Life That Rocks!
In this podcast, Robyn and I jump right into questions of editing and writing in a way that realizes your true purpose. Robyn -
Blog postOftentimes it may seem like a very logical choice to follow the traditional or beaten path in publishing; there is a reason that it has become so established in our world and there is a reason it still is around to this day. Many authors use this same reasoning when ...
The post Why a Traditional Publishing Deal Isn’t the Best for Most Authors appeared first on Publish Your Purpose.
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Blog postToday’s Invisible Stories guest is Kristin Andree, a business strategist, speaker, podcaster, and author of You're Not for Everyone: But, You Can Be For Everyone. Kristen specializes in working with folks that own businesses, financial advisors, and powerhouse women looking to scale up their businesses and generate growth. An engaging speaker, Kristin’s goals are to Coach, Challenge, and Empower her clients.
In this podcast, Kristin and I delve into the details of how to market -
Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Tony Ferraiolo, author of Artistic Expressions of Transgender Youth, volumes 1 and 2. Tony has dedicated himself to both promoting competent and respectful health care for the transgender community, by educating providers, and advocating on behalf of patients. He also trains educators on providing a safe and respectful space for transgender children in a school environment.
In this episode we discuss:
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Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Dr. Maysa Akbar, Author of Urban Trauma. Dr. Akbar is a clinical psychologist and board certified in child and adolescent psychology. Her work is centered around the impacts of trauma within urban communities. Her company, Integrated Wellness Group, is a behavioral health clinic in Connecticut specializing in culturally competent care and addressing racial trauma.
In this episode we discuss:
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We can move our pain. Through our story, and through sharing our story with other people, and finding meaning in it, we can transmute pain. Having a dig word, a truth that you are operating and acting within creates a different vibe even if the topic is the same. By acting within the bubble of your dig word, you can add all new meaning to a topic you are speaking or writing about. You as you are, are never going to exist again. That’s the coolest th -
Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Sarah Gallardo, author of Hiding in Plain Sight: A Glimpse Into the Reality of Domestic Violence.
Sarah’s story goes beyond being a survivor. Her message is about overcoming adversity, defying the odds, and staying positive when the world feels like it’s crashing down around you. Her non-profit, Sarah Speaks Up, supports women, children, men, and families living free of every kind of abuse. In a society where discussions of domestic violence, intima -
Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Azul Terronez, author of The Art of Apprenticeship: How to Hack Your Way into Any Industry, Land a Kick-Ass Mentor, and Make A Killing Doing What You Love.
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Whatever you need to go to get it done, do it. Whatever works for you is what you should do. Get out of your usual place to write, to avoid distractions. Find a “writer space” to change your scenery when you are writing, so it feels different than where you live an -
Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Talonya Geary, author of #goDo: How to Live on Purpose.
In this episode we discuss:
Be your authentic self no matter the circumstances, and it will help resonate with readers. Knowing who you are, and not continuing down a path that doesn’t feel right for you. It’s so much easier to write in your own voice, rather than someone else’s voice. Use social media or blogs to get feedback and test out your voice. If you lose yourself -
Blog postOn today’s episode I speak to Tina Alexis Allen, author of Hiding Out: A Memoir of Drugs, Deception, and Double Lives.
In this episode we discuss:
Writing as a way to work through your trauma and past How your book can “pay it forward” for others who need to hear what you went through The impact your book has on individual readers and the feeling when they reach out to tell you this How your ability to be brave and courageous is good for you in your healing, but how that provides -
Blog postOn today’s episode, I speak to Dr. Tony Byers, author of The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How Diversity & Inclusion Advances Innovation and Drives Growth.
Dr. Byers is best known for leading and revitalizing Starbucks’ highly respected and successful Diversity and Inclusion function and programming. As Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Byers developed and led the company’s strategic direction to drive engagement, innovation, and business growth. He now
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