Summary:
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the lessons of 2024 and look ahead to the opportunities of 2025.
In this final installment of Robin’s Holiday Riff series, Robin guides you through setting goals and intentions for 2025, helping you build a strong foundation for your publishing journey.
In episode #174 of The Author’s Corner, Robin explores how to lay the groundwork for a successful publishing journey. From sharpening your message to ensuring your platform supports your goals, this episode covers the critical elements that can transform your ideas into a polished, impactful book. Along the way, listeners will also uncover the seven pillars of publishing success—essential insights that will prepare them to take their book from concept to completion with confidence.
P.S. If you missed the first episode of this series, listen here to catch up!
Key takeaways:
- Why setting goals is crucial for your writing journey.
- The surprising impact of continuous improvement.
- How fresh perspectives can unlock new ideas.
- Why building a following can make or break your success.
- The secret to actually achieving your writing goals.
- The often-overlooked importance of patience.
- Why engaging with your audience matters more than you think.
- And much more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Vistage – Peer advisory group for CEOs and entrepreneurs.
- ChatGPT – AI tool for writing assistance and content creation.
- Grammarly – AI-powered writing assistant for grammar and style improvement.
- David Neagle – Personal development coach and mentor.
About Robin Colucci:
Robin Colucci is the principal founder of World Changing Books. With over 3 decades of experience in journalism and the publishing industry, she is a multi-hyphenated professional—she’s a guide, mentor, and strategist for thought leaders ready to see their expertise and ideas become a lasting legacy that changes the world.
Under Robin’s expert guidance, World Changing Books has helped authors—from CEOs, astronauts, and Nobel laureates to emerging voices—secure over $6.3 million in advances in a mere 4 years. These authors have successfully landed deals with “Big 5” publishers, won prestigious awards, and earned bestseller statuses everywhere from Amazon to The New York Times.
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