Lead with Love: Creativity, Business & Life with Jadah Sellner
Business:Entrepreneurship
I’ve been sharing a lot of behind-the-scenes of what it takes to write, publish, and promote a book. But one thing that often gets overlooked in the writing process is editing. I like this quote from Mike Lee where he says, “The first draft reveals the art; revision reveals the artist.”
Today, I get cozy with editor and publishing strategist AJ Harper. In this episode, we talk about how authors can find their voice, write books based on the change you want to see in the world, and why it's important not to give up in the dip when marketing your book.
AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop at https://ajharper.com.
I personally had an opportunity to participate in one of AJ’s editing retreats and it was amazing! She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First.
What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!):
:: Defining what “career authorship” is all about
:: Why it’s important to keep your writing close until you are ready and the time is right to share it with others
:: AJ’s expert tips for choosing an editor that is right for you and what you need to consider with this decision
:: How gaining clarity in your book and editing process will allow you to stand up for your book with conviction
:: Her own experience as a ghostwriter and co-writer, and how that compares to now writing her very own book and the pressures that come with doing this
:: Why identifying your core message is essential in book writing, and what AJ’s core message was in her own book
You can find the full show notes from this episode over at jadahsellner.com/_197
Buy yourself a copy of my book She Builds: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life (or gift it to a friend) at shebuilds.com. And if you’re an Audible listener like me, head over to shebuilds.com/audible. Once you read it, leave a review. It’s the most helpful thing you can do to inspire more people to build their businesses without burnout.
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"Defining “Enough” and Reflecting on She Builds’ First Year" - 201
"Allow Yourself To Rest, Not Quit" - 200
“The Push & Pull of Loving What You Do” - 199
"It's Not Just Your Business, It's Your Life" - 198
"Book Celebrations and ‘Confidence Cooties’ with My BFF" - 196
"Building Dreams Through Conversations, Community, and Laughter" - 195
"Surprising Book Publishing Insights From My Literary Agent " - 194
"How to Say NO to Create More Space in Your Life" - 193
"Radically Shifting The Way We Approach Goal Setting" - 192
“Self-Devotion: A Practice to Fully Live” - 191
“Writing She Builds: From Concept to Completion” - 190
“How Faith Brings the Results You Desire” - 189
“Living Life and Doing Business on HER Terms with Nikki Elledge Brown” - 188
“Balancing Your Big Energy into Focused Action” - 187
“A New Way of Approaching Anxiety” - 186
“#BTS: Behind the scenes of my next book part 3” - 185
“A Conversation on Heart Projects, Rest, and Play” - 184
“Balance Your Ambition with Deep Rest, Play & Stillness” -183
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