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 24 – Inner Voice
Episode 23 – Crazy Whole Life
Episode 22 – Suicide Prevention Through Yoga & Community
Episode 21 – All About Pie
Episode 20 – In & On the Water
Episode 19 – Defy & Hustle
Episode 18 – Shady Ladies & Detroit Hustle
Episode 17 – Telling Stories That Matter
Episode 16 – Burners Without Borders
Episode 15 – Passion for City & Soccer
Episode 14 – An Artful Path
Episode 13 – Teen Voices
Episode 12 – Finding Purpose in Community
Episode 11 - Building Up Women in the Middle
Episode 10 – Believing in Youth
Episode 9 – Creating Effective Classrooms
Episode 8 – Deeply Committed to Detroit
Episode 7 – Relationship-Based Legal Leadership
Episode 6 – Protecting the Great Lakes
Episode 5 – The Spirited Entrepreneur
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