Brenda Meller is an entrepreneur, author and social media coach who helps people maximize their presence on LinkedIn. She is the author of Social Media Pie: How to enjoy a bigger slice of the LinkedIn Pie and host of the Enthusiastically Self-Employed podcast.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Brenda about her book and the evolution of her career. She talks about her writing process, including how she wrote the book in just 30 days, and why she opted to self-publish. They talk about the ever-evolving nature of social media, which demands periodic updates to the book along with plans for future books.
In this episode, Lynne and Brenda discuss:
The story behind the book title
Her writing process and the power of writers conferences
Committing to daily writing
Creating a community-focused book with shoutouts to readers
Self-publishing with help
Creating an audiobook
The benefits of multiple book formats
Working past retirement age
Links and Resources:
Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of the LinkedIn Pie
Enthusiastically Self-Employed
Rochester Writers
How to write a book in 30 days by Don Staley
NaNoWriMo
Scotia Road Books
Dave Stokes - audiobook coach
Boot Camp with Brenda
Find Brenda Meller:
Website
YouTube
If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes:
Episode 21 – Brenda Meller – All About Pie
Episode 25 – Crosby Noricks – Perfect PR Moments
Episode 117 – Steven Wingate – How to Find Your Voice Again & Again
Episode 128 – Becky Robinson – Building Reach for Books
Episode 142 – Announcing Scotia Road Books
Episode 64 - Communicating Faith with Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga
Episode 63 - Purpose at the Core with Nikki Little
Episode 62 - Finding “Soul Purpose” with Jen Coken
Episode 61 - Merle Saferstein - How to leave a legacy through journaling
Episode 60 - Vickie Thompson-Sandy - How to lead a nonprofit by inspiring others to reach their potential
Episode 59 - Higher Learning with Molly Worthen
Episode 58 - Being Grateful: A special Thanksgiving episode with Kristi Nelson and Nedal Al-Hayek
Episode 57 – Positive Public Health with Tista Ghosh
Episode 56 - Ken Budd - How to be a voluntourist
Episode 55 - Understanding Adolescence with Lisa Damour
Episode 54 - Quilting Advocacy with Sandy North
EPISODE 53 – RERUN: Just Be Nice with Paul Saginaw
Episode 52 - Journey to the Self with Stacy Dockins
Episode 51 – Storytelling Marketing & Strategic Messaging with Lynne Golodner and Christina Weaver
Episode 50 - Strengthening Intellect With Gautam Jain
Episode 49 - Saving The Bees
Episode 48 - The NFHS Reunion Episode: Reflecting on 30 Years Since graduation
Episode 47 – Quieting the Mind with Linda Makowski
Episode 46 – Creating Communities with Amy Haimerl and David Dwaihy
Episode 45 - Life from Death with Dr. Joshua Mezrich, MD
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