Creating Happy Writers

It’s the end of Season 1 of the Creating Happy Writers podcast, and I asked listeners to write in with some of their questions about writing and publishing their non-fiction books.
And you guys didn’t disappoint!
In this season finale, you’ll find out more about:

• The secrets to successful book launches - using my experience of working on the campaign for a Sunday Times’ Bestseller...
• What hybrid publishing can offer - and what it actually means!
• How to decide the price of your book when you’re ready to hit publish - something that often feels like it needs to be an exact science!
• What to do if you can’t afford help from ALL the professionals - and the ones I think are ‘must-haves’ when embarking on self-publishing

And so much more!
Special thanks must go to Anna, Tracey, Vicki and Nia for their cracking questions - I really enjoyed answering them.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Further resources:

• You can listen to more about your publishing options by listening to Episode 8 or reading this blog post here.
• Books mentioned in this episode: Hype Yourself by Lucy Werner
• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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• Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
• Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon
• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - CHW website

Connect with Steph:
Website: https://creatinghappywriters.com/
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Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
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*Disclaimer: if you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

Writing can be daunting, but with the right mindset and approach, anyone can develop a consistent writing habit that leads to success.
In today’s episode, we’ll explore the Tiny Habits philosophy, which has its foundations in behavioural science.
Our brains are wired to form habits, and we can use this to our advantage by creating tiny habits that gradually build into bigger ones over time. By starting small and being consistent, we can rewire our brains to make writing a natural and effortless part of our daily routine.
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of setting yourself small, achievable goals - even committing to just 100 words a day can make your writing goals achievable and less intimidating.
• How BJ Fogg - the man behind Tiny Habits - used his daily toilet habits to improve his fitness - and how you can apply the same principles to writing
• Why your writing environment plays a vital role in establishing consistency - helping you develop new neural pathways in your brain.

By implementing the Tiny Habits philosophy and the advice in this episode, you can build a consistent writing habit to help you achieve your goals.
I hope you enjoy this episode! And remember, it's not about being perfect or writing a masterpiece every time but about creating and sticking to a routine that works for you. So, start small, celebrate your successes, and watch as your writing habit grows and flourishes.
Further resources:

• You can read more about establishing good writing habits in this blog post.
• Buy a copy of BJ Fogg’s book - Tiny Habits - here or connect with him on Instagram.
• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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• Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
• Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon
• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - CHW website

Connect with Steph:
Website: https://creatinghappywriters.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatinghappywriters
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters
Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
Use #creatinghappywriters
Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website, via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.
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*Disclaimer: if you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

A writing support network is something that, in my opinion, every writer needs. After all, writing is a lonely process, and when you’ve only got yourself to talk to about it, things can get just a little overwhelming.
Now you may not have explored the idea of a writing support network before - who you need on your journey and why. But it can make a huge difference to your motivation levels and success.
So in this episode, I’ll share who you should welcome on board your writing bus and why they need a seat.
You’ll learn:

• The four types of personalities you should have as part of your writing support network
• Writing groups and what to look out for when approaching them - and what to avoid!
• How a writing coach and/or mentor can be an integral part of the process

I hope you enjoy this episode and that it encourages you to think about your own support network. As I say in the episode, you don’t have to have a huge team; you just need a few of the right people around you to support and guide you as you embark on your writing journey.
Further resources:

• You can read more about understanding your ideal reader in this blog post.
• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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• Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - full of advice on writing and publishing books in your niche.
• Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon
• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - CHW website

Connect with Steph:
Website: https://creatinghappywriters.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatinghappywriters
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters
Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
Use #creatinghappywriters
Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website, via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.
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Amazon Music
*Disclaimer: if you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

Do you struggle to sit down and write consistently? Are you forever trying to make the words flow perfectly on the very first attempt? If that’s you, you’ll love this week’s episode with my brilliant guest, Vicki Weinberg.
Vicki offers product creation support and specialises in selling on Amazon. She is also the host of a weekly podcast for product-based entrepreneurs - Bring Your Product Idea to Life.
Her book ‘Bring Your Product Idea to Life: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Product to Sell’ was published in June 2023 and takes you on a journey from developing your product idea to finding suppliers and launching it.
During our wonderful conversation, we chat about:
- how Vicki used her extensive back catalogue of podcast episodes and blog posts to help her write her book, which serves as a great reminder for you not to start your book from scratch
- using case studies and client stories to enhance your book and how to approach people so they’ll say yes!
- Vicki’s approach to the writing process - she is one of the fastest, if not THE fastest, writing client I’ve ever had and she's got some words of wisdom to help you get your butt in the chair consistently!
This fantastic conversation will inspire you to look at what you’ve already got in the content back that can help you write your book. It’ll also drive home the power of the ‘little and often’ approach of which I’m such an advocate.
Enjoy the episode!
Further resources:

• You can find Vicki’s book - Bring Your Product Idea to Life - here!
• Connect with Vicki via her website, on Instagram or LinkedIn
• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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• Subscribe to my Substack - The Write Stuff - full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
• Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon

Connect with Steph:
Website: https://stephcaswell.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatinghappywriters
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters
Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
Use #creatinghappywriters
Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website, via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.
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This podcast was produced by Suzi from Story Publishing
*Disclaimer: If you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.

AI has been a hot topic in recent months for all of us - whether in the business world or in the writing world. We can’t avoid it, and, in my opinion, neither should we. But the question remains: how can we use it to write our books, and, most importantly, how can we use it responsibly and ethically to feel good about the process?
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• About the surge in AI technology and what it means for authors - including the most recent advice/rules to come from Amazon.
• How you can use AI to help you write your book - including what kind of prompts will give you the best results.
• How to be ethical in your use of AI and what to avoid so you still feel your book is a true representation of, well, you!

And so much more!
AI isn’t going anywhere, so we need to learn to embrace it and use it with confidence. Things are changing all the time, but I’m hoping this episode will give you a sound understanding of the basics, as well as some tips to help you on your writing journey.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Further resources:

• You can listen to more about writing your first draft by reading this blog post here.
• If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform:

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• Subscribe to my fortnightly newsletter - The Write Stuff - full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche.
• Download my FREE PDF - 5 Steps to Plan a Bestselling Book in Your Niche

Steph’s books:

• Dare to Write: How to Write a Non-Fiction Book to Grow Your Business - Amazon

Connect with Steph:
Website: https://stephcaswell.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creatinghappywriters
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters
Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_
Use #creatinghappywriters
Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website, via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider.
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Music
*Disclaimer: If you buy a copy of a book I have linked to in these show notes, I’ll receive a small commission as an Amazon affiliate. If you’d rather buy your books elsewhere, I completely understand.