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May 301 min read

7: Memoir Writing and the Traditional Publishing Path with Author Alyssa Ages




Welcome to another episode of our podcast, where we dive into the captivating world of authors and their stories! Our mission is to provide writers and aspiring authors with a realistic view of the publishing industry.


In this episode, we are thrilled to have Alyssa Ages as our guest. Alyssa is a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. Beyond her writing career, she is a strongwoman athlete, marathoner, and Ironman finisher.


Join Jessica and Alyssa as they discuss Alyssa's journey of writing and publishing her memoir through a traditional publishing house. They cover everything from the inception of her book idea to hiring a proposal consultant, selecting a publishing company, and the unique challenges of writing about herself for the first time in her career. Alyssa also shares the highs and lows of marketing and promoting her book.


Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in the world of book writing and publishing!


Find more about Alyssa online:


This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a NYT Bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder of Soul Speak Press. Soul Speak Press  is a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on publishing stories from women who have been through something, now they know something, and can teach us something.



Learn more about the Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies. If you're interested in hearing interviews with our Soul Speak Press authors, check out the Deserts to Mountaintops Podcast.

May 231 min read

6: Why You Need to Build an Audience on Social Media






Social media is a powerful tool for memoir authors. While it might feel overwhelming at first, it's an important way to get your story out there, build your brand, and grow your audience. In this episode, Jessica discusses her own journey with social media, specifically Instagram, and the changes she made when she decided that this was going to be the tool for her to grow her audience and business.


Jessica doesn't hold back - she talks detailed numbers and engagement and how she continues to grow her audience. Learn 5 things you can implement RIGHT NOW to start promoting yourself as an author on social media.


Brock Johnson's Instagram Growth Coach can be found HERE.

The Goal Digger Podcast about Chatbots on instagram DMs can be found HERE.


This podcast is hosted by Jessica Buchanan, a NYT Bestselling author, speaker, survivor and founder of Soul Speak Press. Soul Speak Press  is a boutique non-traditional publishing company focused on publishing stories from women who have been through something, now they know something, and can teach us something.



Learn more about the Deserts to Mountaintops Anthologies. If you're interested in hearing interviews with our Soul Speak Press authors, check out the Deserts to Mountaintops Podcast.


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