Welcome back for Part 2 of DIY Publishing
Kathi and Michele continue the conversation with author and speaker, Sarah Beckman. Sarah shares her experience on costs associated with the hybrid publishing model. What to consider, the realities, and areas to consider in order to be prepared for the proper launch of a book in the DIY market are discussed today with Kathi, Michele, and Sarah.
“It’s about knowing what you can and can’t do”, according to Sarah. Making a plan is an important part of the process. Sarah inspires us with a realistic talk to equip writers to know your plan, finances, and goals to better succeed in the publishing process.
In today’s episode, you will know:
- Ballpark ideas on cost for hybrid publishing.
- The importance of a financial plan.
- What are the different areas that cost in the process.
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Giveaway
Share in the comments for the opportunity to win a copy of Sarah’s new book, Hope in the Hard Places.
Meet Our Guest
Sarah Beckman
Speaker and Author
Sarah Beckman inspires people from the stage and on the page. A national speaker and bestselling author of Alongside: A Practical Guide for Loving your Neighbor in their Time of Trial, she’s passionate about helping people navigate the rough patches of
life. Her own health and personal trials coupled with her experience walking alongside those facing all manner of trials, provide her authentic, compelling viewpoint for her books.
In the introduction to her newest book, Hope in the Hard Places, Sarah begins with this: “I’ve lived through my own dark places. And I’ve been privy to more tragic stories than I can ever recount to you.” She brings immediate hope to the reader, letting them know they are not alone and that no one is immune to struggle or adversity. In her books and her speaking, Beckman gets personal as she weaves her own stories reminding readers and listeners that we need someone to walk with us, to point us to truth, and to remind us of God’s goodness.
Sarah has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin and is a seasoned media guest. Her TV appearances include The 700 Club, The Difference, and 100 Huntley Street, and she has recorded over fifty local and national radio programs and podcasts. She blogs at sarahbeckman.org and regularly contributes to many online and print publications.
Sarah thrives when she’s coming alongside others in hard places. She serves at her local church, and volunteers with several domestic and international non-profits. She and her husband Craig have been married for twenty-six years. They live in Albuquerque, NM and have three grown children. Learn more about Sarah here.
Meet Your Hosts
Kathi Lipp
Author, Speaker, Communicator Academy Creator and CEO
Communicator Academy founder, Leverage: The Speaker Conference creator and master instructor Kathi Lipp, is a national speaker and author of 17 books including “Clutter Free,” “Overwhelmed,” and “The Husband Project.”
She is a frequent guest on radio and TV, and has been named Focus on the Family radio’s “Best of Broadcast.”
She is the host of the popular podcast “Clutter Free Academy with Kathi Lipp.”
Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’ s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.
Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence and be the person God made them to be, inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure, is The Red House where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at https:writingattheredhouse.com
Michele Cushatt
Author, Speaker, Mastermind Coach
As an experiened keynote speaker and emcee, Michele Cushatt’s speaking experience includes Women of Faith, Compassion International, and various retreats, conferences and events held across the country. She has also led radio, video and audio recording projects.
She co-hosted with Michael Hyatt on the popular This Is Your Life podcast. In addition, Michele serves as part of the Dynamic Communicators International leadership team, led by best-selling author and sought-after speaker Ken Davis.
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