This is an episode for writers, aspiring authors, readers, and anyone who likes a peek behind-the-scenes.

We're going to talk about the publishing industry as it stands, how it's changed in the last few years, the rise of self-publishing, conquering self-doubt, money, and so much more.

I'm sharing 4 lessons I learned after achieving my lifelong dream of becoming an author. My first book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. published in 2021, and my second book The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs published in 2023.

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Ep. 166 How to Write a Book (in 10 steps)

BONUS: 5 Things About Writing Your Own Story (with author, ghostwriter, and book coach Allison Fallon)

Ep. 205: 10 Things All Podcast Fans Should Know

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MENTIONED in this episode:

The Martian by Andy Weir

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

The Shadow Work Journal by Keila Shaheen

How A Self-Published Book Broke All The Rules And Became A Best Seller (NYT)

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I'm Laura Tremaine.

I live in Los Angeles. I'm a reader, a podcaster, a wife, and a mom.

At all times, I have (at least) 10 Things To Tell You. And I know that YOU have 10 Things To Tell.

This place is about connection, with each other and with ourselves. We can only do this by opening our eyes and seeing others and (even harder) by letting ourselves be seen.

Let’s tell our stories.

Let’s share our stuff.

I’ll go first.