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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Learning to Live Fully with Catherine Duncan
Learning to Live Fully with Catherine Duncan
This week on Bound + Determined, I chat with Catherine about her new book Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply and Coming into Your Heart and Soul.
In this episode, she helps us answer the question: What does it mean to be alive?
She’ll also share her experience of writing her manuscript BEFORE the book proposal, and her choice to go the hybrid publishing route.
Honoring Our Lived Experience in Memoir with Sherry Sidoti
Honoring Our Lived Experience in Memoir with Sherry Sidoti
On this week’s podcast episode we chat about:
- The importance of vocalizing personal experiences and the collective healing it can instigate
- Tools and tips for overcoming bullying and adversity
- The decision to finally speak about the bullying she faced and the implications of that revelation
Conscious Decisions with Stef Ziev
Conscious Decisions with Stef Ziev
On this week’s podcast episode we chat about:
- What she learned about choice from the biggest rooms in Hollywood
- Why we struggle with defaulting to autopilot
- Tools and Tips for being an active participant in your life
- Her choice to publish with a hybrid publisher
- What she learned on her publishing path
Answering Your Questions: Book Proposal Blueprint
Eager to get your book published and curious about my signature Book Proposal Blueprint comprehensive program? This episode gives answers to the most popular questions about the program.
Inside the Mind of a Top Editor with Hannah Robinson from GCP Balance/Hachette
Hannah Robinson
Inside the Mind of a Top Editor with Hannah Robinson from GCP Balance/Hachette
In this conversation, we get into:
- What she looks for in proposals that cross her desk
- The proposal elements that clue her in to a great author
- The proposal No-No’s and “eeks!” (Though she’s too kind to call them that)
- Her view on platform and what to be working on
- How authors can be preparing for Publisher meetings
Gina Moffa, lcsw Episode
Gina Moffa
Asking for Forewords, Endorsements and Blurbs with Gina Moffa, LCSW
In this conversation, we get into:
- Stepping out of your comfort zone to market your work effectively.
- Platform building, marketing, and soliciting endorsements
- Navigating the process of securing endorsements and blurbs for her book.