Ep 167: Self-Publishing Surprises with Allie Hill

About this episode

In this episode, Elizabeth Lyons talks with Allie Hill about the unexpected challenges and successes of self-publishing.

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions! Most authors don’t realize that publishing isn’t just about writing a book. Before long, it often becomes a full-on entrepreneurial rollercoaster. In this episode, I talk with Allie Hill, author of the Girlfriend's Guide to Empty Nesting, about what really happens after you hit "publish." She reveals what surprised her, what flopped, and what secretly skyrocketed her confidence. This episode is perfect for first-time au...

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Host: Elizabeth Lyons

Guest: Allie Hill

Topics covered

• self-publishing
• entrepreneurship
• author experiences
• book marketing
• confidence building

Keywords

• self-publishing
• entrepreneurial journey
• book writing
• publishing surprises
• author insights

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Girlfriend's Guide to Empty Nesting

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