Today, I'm joined by Emma Sumner, one of the youngest authors at Self-Publishing School. She has inspired many other children to write books. Emma decided to write her first book when she found out her dad was writing a book. Her dad gave her the challenge to write 150 words and create a few characters, and he would help her write her first book. She was up for the challenge and came up with her new book's first few sentences within a week.
"I was thinking of the different traits that I'd want to have, and I put those into each of the characters." Her writing process was free form as she would write down all the ideas that came to her mind then create a story around her ideas. Emma wrote for her age group as she wrote her book as a book she would enjoy to read. "When I first started writing, it was to entertain myself. Then it just grew from there!"
The book writing process has lessons that come with writing and publishing. "The biggest lesson I learned is that you can't let people judge you." She understands that not all people are going to like her book. Additionally, Emma says that you have to focus on writing your book for yourself and not writing for others.
Listen in to find out how Emma leveraged her family for her launch team, her restaurant partnership, her advice on marketing your book and how she landed her first speaking gig.
Show Notes
[02:37] What inspired Emma to write her first book. [04:19] How Emma decided on the characters and plot for her first book. [05:45] The process of her book unfolding to her first draft. [08:53] When Emma started the process of publishing her book. [10:30] Emma’s advice for authors is to not let other people judge you and your work. [15:55] How her family became involved in marketing her book. [19:51] Her first book signing experience at Barnes and Noble. [26:03] Emma’s suggestions for book marketing. [32:47] How she is paying it forward and working with other child authors.Links and Resources
Visit Self Publishing School Online SPS Free Training Course How to Write a Children’s Book Online Course Emma Loves Books WebsiteSPS 260 Children’s Books, Pop Ups & Launching A Clothing Line with Princess Booker
SPS 259 Editing 101: Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring An Editor with Qatharina Wanders
SPS 258 $105k From My Book Launch Within 3 Months with Brian Luebben (From Passive To Passionate)
SPS 247 How To Format A Book + Atticus Overview & Deep Dive with Dave Chesson
SPS 256: Understanding AI To Grow Your Business (AI Deep Dive) with Chris Winfield
SPS:255 Brave Thinking & Growing Your Coaching Business with Mary Morrissey
SPS 254 Valuepreneurs, “Funderdome” & Publishing Before Your 60th Birthday with Steve Waddell
SPS 253 The Creative Process, Humor, And Becoming Prolific with Jon Acuff
Sold Out Coach + The Sage, Struggler, And Sherpa with John Meese
SPS 251 The 5 P’s Of Profitable Podcast Guesting with Dustin Riechmann
SPS 250 Network Marketing Lessons + “Go For No” Marketing Your Book with Ray Higdon
SPS 249 Using Your DISC Profile To Write & Publish A Book Successfully with Dr. Robert Rohm (Personality Insights)
SPS 248 The Jerry Springer vs The Oprah Approach To Writing About Tough Life Experiences with Paul Scanlon
SPS 247 Million Dollar Weekend: From $50 & A Weekend To $80M/Year In Sales with Noah Kagan
SPS 246 Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book, 4M+ Copies In 3 Years with James Clear
SPS 245 SPS Throwback Rich Dad Poor Dad & 46M+ Units Sold of his Self-Published Book (Robert Kiyosaki Interview)
SPS 244: When Faith Fails: Writing About Your Faith As A Christian or Pastor…with Dominic Done
SPS 243: The Advisor Breakthrough: Using A Book To Get Clients & Referrals with Shawn Sparks
SPS 242: Writing A Memoir On Your Health & Faith Journey with Karen Wilkinson
SPS 241: Get Scalable: Scaling Your Company Using A Book with Ryan Deiss
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