The Feminist Dating Show2 Jul 2024

203. If you want to write a book, this is for you with Richelle Fredson

Ever dreamed of writing a book or want to share your story and ideas? If so, this episode is for you. Lily welcomes Richelle Fredson, her incredible book proposal coach, on the show. Without Richelle, Thank You, More Please would still be a dream! We're diving deep into main character energy and how to bring it to your writing and publishing journey. We're talking about what it takes to get published, the importance of sharing your story, and how to boldly step into the world with your unique voice.

For nearly 20 years, Richelle has been a powerhouse in the book publishing industry. Known as the "six-figure book coach," she's worn many hats: publishing guide, guest teacher, and marketing strategist for bestselling authors. Now, she's here to help aspiring authors develop standout book concepts, killer book proposals, and vibrant online communities. Get ready to embrace your main character energy and share your story with the world, even if you don't think you're ready yet.

We get into:

Conquering the anxiety of "shooting your shot"
Flipping the script on imposter syndrome: embracing bold, messy action
Richelle's take: "Who gets to write a book and who gets published?"
Diving in: "You can start before you think you're ready"
The real talk on getting a book published
The book proposal: your golden ticket to traditional publishing and ultimate self-advocacy
Overcoming comparison and self-doubt to start telling your story

Links:

Richelle's website

Richelle's podcast Bound + Determined

Lily on Richelle's podcast

You can pick up your copy of Thank You, More Please where all books are sold right now, and sign up for our book club at datebrazen.com/book!

Show notes:
http://datebrazen.com/blog/write-a-book-richelle-fredson

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