Hosted by Susie Schaefer · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 58 episodes
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Finish the Damn Book is the podcast for writers who know they have a book in them, and are ready to finally get it done. Hosted by Susie Schaefer, publishing expert and Book Doula, this show cuts through perfectionism, overwhelm, and publishing myths to focus on what actually moves a book forward. Through honest conversations with authors, editors, ghostwriters, and industry professionals, Susie explores the mindset, craft, and real-world mechanics of writing, finishing, and publishing books readers actually finish and share. Each episode blends: Writing and revision strategy Publishing and platform insight Creative stamina and mindset shifts Practical tools for authors at any stage Whether you’re working on memoir, nonfiction, or a book that defies categories, Finish the Damn Book is here to help you stop circling the idea and start delivering the work. Because the world doesn’t need
Susie Schaefer hosts Finish the Damn Book Podcast, a arts show with 58 episodes published.
Many aspiring authors wonder the same thing: "Why would anyone care about my story?" In this episode, Susie Schaefer talks with award-winning author, memoir coach, and developmental editor Ally Berthiaume about why perso
Many people dream of writing a book. Few actually finish one. In this episode, Susie Schaefer sits down with copywriter, book coach, and author Rachel Catherine Allen to discuss why writers get stuck, how mindset impacts
What does it really take to move a book from idea to bestseller? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing strategist, bestselling author, and AI for Authors founder Tanya Brocket
Many authors dream of becoming award-winning authors, but are book awards really worth pursuing? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with Carol Abrahamson, founder of Book Award Mastery and
Many authors spend years learning how to write, but very few learn how to edit. In this episode, Susie Schaefer talks with editor and educator Katie Chambers about self-editing, working with professional editors, buildin
What happens when technology becomes so advanced that it can imitate your voice? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with David Wolf, founder of Audivita Studios and longtime producer acros
What happens when psychology, intuition, creativity, and storytelling collide? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with Anne Bartolucci, PhD, psychologist, writing mentor, USA Today bestsel
What if the reason you haven’t finished your book has less to do with talent…and more to do with the stories you tell yourself about who you are? In this episode, Susie Schaefer talks with author, educator, and publisher
Most authors believe once the book is written… everything else will follow. More visibility. More clients. More income. But what if that’s not how it actually works? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaef
What if your book isn’t just something you write, but the key that unlocks everything else? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing expert, speaker, and author Jennifer Wilkov t
What if the reason your book isn’t working… isn’t the book? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing strategist Jenn T. Grace to unpack one of the most overlooked truths in autho
What if your book isn’t failing because of your writing… but because of your strategy? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing strategist and former Simon & Schuster editor Ally
What if your book wasn’t the finish line, but the beginning of something bigger? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book , Susie Schaefer sits down with publishing strategist and “bee lady” Judy M. Baker, founder of Buzz
Struggling to finish your book, or feeling like your writing doesn’t sound like you anymore? In this episode of Finish the Damn Book Podcast , Susie Schaefer sits down with ghostwriter, developmental editor, and writing
If you’ve ever felt like your book has to be perfect before you can finish it… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Susie Schaefer sits down with author Janelle Strube to unpack the anxiety, pressure, and perfe
If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, but keep feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start… This episode is different. In this special behind-the-scenes conversation, Susie Schaefer joins International A
What if your book didn’t just launch a message, but fueled an entire movement? In this episode, Kimberly Spencer shares the behind-the-scenes strategy that turned her book into the foundation for two thriving companies.
Pam Dwyer joins the Finish the Damn Book Podcast to share how a second-edition memoir evolved into a full podcast production business — and why authors must think beyond the book. In this episode, we explore how brand cl
We talk with Dr. Jodi Blinko about finishing her book, rebuilding Zen Leader, and how authenticity, intuition, and simple mantras can carry real weight in business and creative life. A live card reading frames the year’s
A career doesn’t always start with a plan; sometimes it starts with a nudge you can’t ignore. We sit down with MeiMei Fox—two-time New York Times bestselling author, ghostwriter, and coach—to unpack the real mechanics of
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