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Write the Damn Book Already

Write the Damn Book Already

De: Elizabeth Lyons
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Want to write, publish, and market your book, but feel overwhelmed by where to start?


Write the Damn Book Already breaks down the writing process, self-publishing, and traditional publishing so you can move from idea to finished book with clarity and confidence.


Hosted by Elizabeth Lyons—author, book writing coach, book editor, and self-publishing expert—this show untangles the often-confusing world of writing and publishing. From first draft to finished manuscript, indie publishing to traditional publishing, Amazon strategy to long-term book visibility, you’ll get practical guidance and honest conversations about what it really takes to get a book into the world.


Through solo episodes and interviews with both traditionally published and indie authors—across fiction and nonfiction—Elizabeth brings a well-rounded, no-hype perspective to the publishing industry. Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a novel, you’ll walk away with clearer next steps and fewer mental roadblocks.

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Episodios
  • Ep 162: From Academic to Fiction Author with Jennifer Brown
    Mar 25 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    Ever wonder what happens when an academic specializing in medieval women’s visions suddenly writes her first novel?

    In this episode, Jennifer Brown shares her unexpected leap from dusty manuscripts to publishing with St. Martin’s Press and how a canceled conference sparked her fiction journey—without a soul telling her she should.

    In this episode:

    • How Jennifer’s fascination with medieval women and their visions inspired her novel, The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton
    • The serendipitous week in London that kickstarted her writing process
    • Scrapping outlines and embracing the messy, fun process of discovery
    • The unexpected ease of her path to publication
    • Insights into marketing a traditionally published book when the house does some of the heavy lifting (emphases on "some")
    • Her thoughts on the complexity of writing multiple timelines and switching points of view
    • The importance of embracing revision as part of the creative process

    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Your back cover isn't just your back cover. It's your Amazon description. It's what a stranger reads at 11pm deciding whether to buy your book or go to sleep. The Back Cover Blueprint gives you templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    This episode is sponsored by Atticus, the all-in-one writing and book formatting software for self-publishing authors. From drafting to professional ebook and print layout, Atticus makes it easy to format your manuscript for KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond. Learn more at Atticus.io.

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

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    Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

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    38 m
  • Ep 161: How to Avoid Getting Banned on Amazon: 5 Essential Tips for Indie Authors
    Mar 18 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    Many indie authors lose sleep over the idea of getting banned on Amazon. Honestly? That fear makes sense. It's not possible to guarantee that your account would be suspended or deactivated, but if it is, there are steps you can take to rectify the situation.

    In this episode, I'm breaking down what actually causes account suspensions (things you can absolutely control), the tactics some authors use to game visibility that end up backfiring spectacularly, and what to do if you find yourself on the wrong end of Amazon's AI-based decisions.

    We'll cover keyword stuffing, category gaming, review-related red flags, and the not-so-obvious mistakes that put accounts at risk. Plus, what a real appeal process looks like and when it might be worth diversifying your distribution altogether.

    Because here's the thing: There's almost always a way forward. If you're self-publishing and want to stay legit, steady, and sane, this one's for you.

    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Your back cover isn't just your back cover. It's your Amazon description. It's what a stranger reads at 11pm deciding whether to buy your book or go to sleep. The Back Cover Blueprint gives you templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    This episode is sponsored by Atticus, the all-in-one writing and book formatting software for self-publishing authors. From drafting to professional ebook and print layout, Atticus makes it easy to format your manuscript for KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond. Learn more at Atticus.io.

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

    ******

    Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

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    33 m
  • Ep 160: The Hidden Struggles of TV and Book Success with Liz Astrof
    Mar 11 2026

    Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!

    Creative careers look glamorous from the outside. The inside is usually…a little messier.

    In episode 160, I sit down with Liz Astrof, TV writer ("Stumble," "King of Queens," "Pivoting," etc.) and author of Stay-At-Work Mom, to talk about the real mechanics of building a career in entertainment and publishing. Not the highlight reel. The actual process.

    Liz shares what it’s like to write for television while also stepping into the world of books. Different mediums. Different pressures. Same core truth: Good work takes time to find its footing.

    We talk about the long stretch between idea and green light. The pitches that don’t land. The projects that stall. And why collaboration is both the magic and the madness of working in TV (and being an author!).

    She also shares a candid look at her version of resilience. Not the motivational-poster version but the practical version, where you keep showing up, keep refining, and keep creating—even when the timeline isn’t cooperating (which, let's face it, is the one constant).

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    🧭 BACK COVER BLUEPRINT

    Your back cover isn't just your back cover. It's your Amazon description. It's what a stranger reads at 11pm deciding whether to buy your book or go to sleep. The Back Cover Blueprint gives you templates for nonfiction, memoir, and fiction; real-world examples; a polishing checklist; and a guide for turning it into an optimized online description that attracts the right readers.

    🔗 https://www.publishaprofitablebook.com/blueprint

    This episode is sponsored by Atticus, the all-in-one writing and book formatting software for self-publishing authors. From drafting to professional ebook and print layout, Atticus makes it easy to format your manuscript for KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond. Learn more at Atticus.io.

    WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?

    The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy.

    👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility

    ✍️ 33-DAY BOOK WRITING BOOTCAMP

    You've Been Thinking About This Book Forever. So let's get it written (for real this time).

    👉 https://www.publishaprofitablebook/writethebook

    Support the show

    ******

    Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry.

    Available wherever podcasts are available:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    YouTube

    Let's Connect!
    Instagram
    Website

    Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] com

    The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.

    To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth

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    1 h y 21 m
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