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270. How to avoid publishing scams

September 23, 2026

When you’re ready to publish your book, how do you know where to find a quality publisher? There are lots of options online with promises practically shouting for your attention. Some of them are scams by fake editors and bad marketers, which will end up wasting your time and money. Join me in today’s episode, as I talk about the ways you can vet the pros and avoid those time-wasting, wallet-draining scams—from checking credentials, reviews, and work history to matching the professionals’ nic...

269. Common mistakes that keep great books from being published

September 17, 2026

In this episode, I’m breaking down the mistakes I see most often with future authors and why so many great books stall out before they ever reach readers.A muddy book message is one of the biggest culprits that will sabotage your success. Without a strong, clear theme, writing and marketing will both suffer. I’ll talk about why skipping a detailed outline costs you time and structural issues later, and why writing for “everyone,” instead of one ideal reader, weakens your message and your prom...

268. What it really takes to ghostwrite a bestseller

September 09, 2026

bestsellers. We dig into what it means to work with a ghostwriter—a very different experience than working with AI. Unlike AI, a ghostwriter polishes your ideas, preserves your voice, and collaborates with you using in-depth interviews and iterative feedback.We discuss what defines author-ghostwriter success, as well as red flags to look for when choosing a ghostwriter (such as sites run by AI instead of humans), and AI limitations that can create big roadblocks to publishing.If you’ve ever w...