The Smart Publishing Impact Series

The Smart Publishing Impact Series
Podcast Description
Hosted by Renee Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing, this podcast dives into the world of writing, publishing, and storytelling. Tune in for expert insights on the book journey—whether you're writing, publishing, or already an author. Plus, hear from inspiring authors who are changing lives through their words.
Subscribe now for the stories, strategies, and secrets behind impactful books.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on writing, publishing, and storytelling, featuring episodes that delve into various topics such as the children's book publishing process, mental resilience through storytelling, and personal branding through authorship, with notable episodes like Publishing a Children's Book and The Reasons to Write a Book offering actionable insights.

Hosted by Renee Lautermilch, Chief Editor at Smart Publishing, this podcast dives into the world of writing, publishing, and storytelling. Tune in for expert insights on the book journey—whether you’re writing, publishing, or already an author. Plus, hear from inspiring authors who are changing lives through their words.
Subscribe now for the stories, strategies, and secrets behind impactful books.
Episode Title: The Smart Publishing Impact Series – Episode 25: The Easiest Way to Write a Book
Episode Summary:
Think writing a book has to mean locking yourself in a cabin with nothing but a laptop and a dream? Think again. In this solo episode, Renée Lautermilch pulls back the curtain on the easiest way to get your book written—by talking it out. Whether you're a busy parent, entrepreneur, or someone who just hates staring at a blank page, this method will change the game. Renée shares the real process behind how 60% of Smart Publishing authors get their books done, and why voice memos + a clear chapter map = a published manuscript in as little as 12 weeks.
What You’ll Hear:
Why audio recording your book isn’t “cheating”
Real tools authors use to turn voice into text
How to schedule and protect your writing time
The one thing you should never skip when using this method
How to avoid rambling and keep your chapters tight
What a realistic weekly time commitment looks like (spoiler: it’s less than your social media habit)
Quote to Remember: “If you’re talking more than writing, why not let that be your writing?”
Mentioned in This Episode:Renée’s book: The One Hour Author, available on AmazonSmartPublishingServices.com – where your book gets real

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