#19: 3 Steps to Overcome Your Biggest Barriers and Make Your Mark as an Author

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In this episode of the Author's Edge, host Allison Lane dives into the critical steps for aspiring authors to overcome self-doubt and peer approval barriers. Learn how to move forward with confidence by understanding the publishing process and creating a successful book proposal. Allison shares actionable steps for pitching your book, including crafting detailed tables of contents, chapter summaries, and sample chapters. For fiction and memoir authors, she stresses the importance of writing the entire book. Gain insights, clarity, and the support you need to get your work published and make your dreams a reality.

00:00 Embrace Your Unique Voice

01:12 Overcoming Self-Doubt

03:24 Breaking Free from Peer Approval

05:50 Your Perspective Matters

07:10 Debunking Publishing Myths

08:31 Understanding Nonfiction Book Deals

08:54 Crafting a Winning Book Proposal

09:53 Essential Elements of a Book Proposal

11:52 Overcoming Barriers to Publishing

12:22 Taking Action: Your First Steps

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How to Get a Book Deal: https://www.lanelit.com/book-deal

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