An Intimate and Unfiltered Conversation on Books, Brands and Business
For almost 20 years, Richelle Fredson—dubbed the “six-figure book coach”—has worn many hats within the book publishing industry and serves as a publishing guide, guest teacher, and marketing strategist for countless bestselling authors.
Now she works with aspiring authors to develop competitive book concepts, marketable book proposals and thriving online communities.
Each week on Bound + Determined she’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be an author today. We’re going in between the covers with authors, industry experts, and thought leaders to discuss how to both anchor your expertise AND amplify your story so you can share it with the world.

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Getting Media BEFORE You Have a Book
Beth Nydick
In this episode Richelle and Beth cover:
• Your value before you’re an author
• Messaging that will grab the attention of media
• Do’s and Dont’s of the process
• Changing your mindset about visibility
My 5 Tips for Becoming a Better Writer
Richelle Fredson
In this episode Richelle covers:
• Her top five tips for becoming a better writer!
How I Reviewed Proposals within a Publisher
Richelle Fredson
In this episode they cover:
• The questions I ask before reading the first word
• What I want to see in the first 2 pages
• What most commonly gets missed
Ways a Book Proposal Benefits YOU
Mara Glatzel
In this episode they cover:
• How we can honor our energy cycle
• How to reframe these first few months of the year
• How to prioritize yourself—even when life is chaotic.
Ways a Book Proposal Benefits YOU
Richelle Fredson
In this episode Richelle covers:
• the many perks you’ll see in the proposal process
• and some of the benefits that may surprise you!
Working through Challenges in Real Time: Live Coaching Episode
Laura May
In this episode:
• You’ll hear Richelle live coach Laura May around her struggles with vulnerability, showing up to build her platform
• AND her concerns around getting parts of her proposal JUST RIGHT