Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders

If you want to know how bestselling authors find the time to write their books, the methods they use to be productive and how they find their ideas you will love this podcast. Writing coach Azul Terronez shares interviews with clients such as Pat Flynn, of the Smart Passive Income, Jon Vroman, of the Front Row Factor, and Dana Malstaff of Boss-Mom, Jadah Sellner of Simple Green Smoothies. Learn from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling authors. Want to get behind-the-scenes insights about how first-time authors overcame their fears and found the courage to write? Are you curious about how successful bestselling authors write or learn how to publish and market a book? Have you thought, "I'd like to write a book," but I don't know where to start? I explore authors' journeys, how they craft their stories, become published, and share their art of writing books with the world. You are meant to write the book now and be inspired by those who have done it. </p

Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 393 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 87. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders, a business show with 393 episodes published.

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  Episode #392

  Stop Overthinking: How to Edit and Refocus Your Book for Impact

  Jun 26, 202617 min

  Send us Fan Mail Writing a book isn’t a linear journey. It’s filled with ups and downs, moments of clarity, creative blocks, and the ever-present question: Am I hitting the mark? If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stuck, you’re not alone. What transforms a collection of words into a compelling book isn’t the complexity of your knowledge or eloquence—it’s your ability to distill your message, deliver a clear promise, and deeply understand whom you’re writing for. In this post, inspired by the Authors Who Lead podcast, I’ll unpack these pillars to help you craft a book that truly connects with readers. Timestamp: 00:00 Emphasizing the book's core message 03:39 Simplifying the core message 06:48 Identifying your ideal reader 12:02 Editing for Audience Engagement 15:15 Finding Your Book's Core Message Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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  Episode #391

  From Stand By Me to The Matrix: How Your Favorite Films Reveal Your Unique Storytelling Superpower

  Jun 18, 202639 min

  Send us Fan Mail Every writer, whether penning a memoir or crafting a screenplay, seeks that elusive “voice”—the authentic expression of who they are and the stories only they can tell. On this episode of Authors Who Lead, screenwriter and coach Brooks Elms shared an illuminating process for tapping into this unique creative DNA by simply starting with a list of your favorite films. What unfolded in our conversation was more than a coaching exercise; it was an exploration of how those stories we love most hold a mirror to our deepest values, anxieties, and dreams. If you’re looking for a practical yet profound way to connect with your storytelling core, these lessons are for you. Timestamp: 00:00 Journey from teaching to writing 04:27 Discussing Our Favorite Films 07:16 Feeling invisible growing up 11:51 Discussing the impact of The Matrix 15:23 Discussing the Lord of the Rings adaptation 16:42 Starting out in Hollywood 21:52 Writing from personal experience 23:32 Discussing creative decision-making 28:30 Evaluating screenplay effectiveness 31:56 The power of subtle storytelling 33:43 Tips for aspiring screenwriters 36:21 Writing a story in one sentence Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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  Episode #390

  Your Book Idea Is Already Leaving Clues

  Jun 12, 202614 min

  Send us Fan Mail What if your book idea is not something you need to search for outside yourself? In this solo episode, Azul shares how a recent conversation with screenwriter and writing coach Brooks Elms helped him see something surprising. A simple list of favorite movies became a mirror for the deeper themes, questions, and patterns that have shaped him as a writer, teacher, and book coach. This episode is an invitation to look at your own life differently. The stories you love, the questions you keep asking, the work you have done, the struggles you have faced, and the things you notice that others miss may all be pointing toward the book inside you. Azul explores why your book is not just a topic. It is a way of seeing the world. And when you begin to trust your viewpoint, your message becomes clearer. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your favorite stories may reveal what you care about most How life patterns can point toward your deeper message Why your viewpoint matters more than more information How to begin noticing the clues your book may already be giving you Why clarity starts with understanding who you are writing for and why your message matters Your book may already be speaking. This episode will help you listen. Timestamp: 00:00 | A conversation that sparked a deeper question 03:00 | Your favorite stories may be clues 06:00 | Why life patterns matter when writing a book 10:00 | A book idea is not just a topic 13:00 | Questions to help you find your message 16:00 | Why people come to write a book 19:00 | Your viewpoint matters 22:00 | Clarity comes from message, reader, and perspective 25:00 | Your book may already be speaking Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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  Episode #389

  Secrets of Crafting Fast-Paced YA Thrillers with April Henry

  Jun 5, 202651 min

  Send us Fan Mail It’s not every day that a bestselling author invites you into the secret world behind their creative process. In this episode, I sit down with April Henry, acclaimed writer of thirty-two mysteries and thrillers, to discuss how she crafts her gripping stories—making them both intricately plotted and beautifully accessible. Here, we dive into the wisdom and practical strategies April shared about writing, resilience, and reaching all readers. Timestamp: 00:00 Finding Inspiration for Story Ideas 03:34 Blending Plotting with Pantsing 09:12 Tessa's DNA discovery and implications 12:56 Ensuring accuracy in medical details 15:20 Overcoming writing roadblocks 20:04 Persistence leads to publishing success 23:10 Writing books with teen protagonists 24:43 Making books exciting for readers 30:18 Starting a New Book 33:05 Writing through challenges and goals 37:03 Editing and revising chapters 40:21 Collaborating with an editor 43:23 Finding writing community and resources 47:44 Concerns about book censorship 48:55 Where to find April's work Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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  Episode #388

  Before You Write a Book, Answer This First

  May 28, 202612 min

  Send us Fan Mail At the heart of every aspiring author's journey, before outlines are made or words are penned, a gnawing question lingers: Am I enough? On this solo episode of Authors Who Lead, I cut through the noise of writing tips and publishing strategies to spotlight this deeply personal challenge. Drawing on over a decade of coaching writers, I reveal that the greatest barrier to writing isn’t a lack of ideas or technical skill—it’s self-worth. Timestamp: 00:00 Common doubts before writing a book 04:11 Embracing your unique perspective 09:06 The unpredictability of bestsellers 10:34 Confronting book writing fears Full show notes COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 📚 Write and Publish your book 🤫 Secret Podcast: Born to Write, Scared to Start ⭐ You're Allowed to Write This Book CONNECT 📷 Instagram 🎬 TikTok 👫🏻 Facebook 💼 LinkedIn 🐦‍⬛ Twitter 🤝🏻 Apply to be a Guest LEAVE A REVIEW ✍🏻 Review on Apple Podcasts ✍️ Review on Spotify 🖱️ Episode Webpage

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