From Writer to Author: The Podcast

S1 E17 - Finding Your Ideal Reader and Writing for Them

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2546089/open_sms] In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast with Veronica G, we’re addressing a challenge that quietly holds many authors back: You love what you wrote… but readers aren’t responding the way you expected. Maybe your book isn’t selling consistently. Maybe your marketing feels scattered. Maybe you’re unsure how to describe your book in a way that makes people instantly interested. It can feel confusing—especially when you know the writing itself is strong. The truth? The issue often isn’t talent, effort, or even quality. It’s clarity. When you don’t have a clearly defined ideal reader, your message becomes broad. Your positioning becomes blurry. Your marketing becomes guesswork. And guesswork rarely leads to steady results. In this episode, you’ll discover how to shift from writing simply because you can… to writing with purpose, direction, and connection. You’ll learn why understanding your reader changes everything—from how your book is shaped to how it’s presented to the world. If you want your books to resonate more deeply… If you want your marketing to feel focused instead of forced… If you want a better chance at consistent royalties instead of unpredictable spikes… This episode will help you see what might be missing—and how to fix it. Because building an author career isn’t just about writing well. It’s about writing with someone specific in mind. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546089/support] ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com [http://www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com] ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist [https://veronicagoldspiel.myflodesk.com/essentialprepublishingroadmap2] ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity] ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9] JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist [https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist]

S1 E16 - What Every Author Should Know About Book Covers

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2546089/open_sms] Your book might be brilliant. Your writing might be strong. Your message might matter deeply. But if your cover isn’t doing its job… readers may never get far enough to find that out. In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re diving into what every author needs to understand about book covers before publishing. Not the trendy advice. Not the “make it pretty” advice. The real, strategic role your cover plays in whether your book gets clicked, considered, and ultimately purchased. You’ll learn why covers are far more than decoration, how they influence reader trust in seconds, what separates amateur from market-ready design, and how to think about your cover as a business decision—not just a creative one. We also explore modern realities authors are facing today, including common pitfalls, smart research habits, and how to approach cover creation in a way that strengthens your book’s chances in a competitive marketplace. If you want your book to look credible, connect with the right audience, and stand confidently beside others in your category, this conversation is essential. 🎧 Press play before you finalize your cover. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546089/support] ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com [http://www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com] ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist [https://veronicagoldspiel.myflodesk.com/essentialprepublishingroadmap2] ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity] ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9] JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist [https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist]

S1 E15 - Setting Realistic Deadlines Without Killing Your Creativity

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2546089/open_sms] Deadlines are supposed to help you finish your book… so why do they so often leave you exhausted, stressed, and creatively blocked? If you’ve ever set a writing or publishing deadline with the best intentions—only to fall behind, feel guilty, or wonder if deadlines just “don’t work” for you—this episode is for you. In Episode 15: Setting Realistic Deadlines Without Killing Your Creativity, Veronica breaks down why deadlines aren’t the real problem—and what actually causes burnout, missed timelines, and creative shutdown for writers and authors. This episode takes a clear, honest look at how unrealistic scheduling, blurred work phases, and lack of boundaries quietly sabotage your momentum. Veronica also shares a pivotal moment from her own author career that forced her to completely rethink how she plans books, manages workload, and protects creative energy. If you want to: * stop relying on last-minute pressure to get words on the page * set deadlines you can actually keep * move forward consistently without sacrificing your creativity this episode will help you see deadlines in an entirely new way. 🎧 Press play now and learn how to build a writing schedule that supports your life, your energy, and your long-term author goals—not one that works against them. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546089/support] ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com [http://www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com] ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist [https://veronicagoldspiel.myflodesk.com/essentialprepublishingroadmap2] ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity] ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9] JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist [https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist]

S1 E14 - Long-Term Author Goals: Planning Your Next Book (And Beyond)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2546089/open_sms] Finishing one book often creates a new kind of pressure: What comes next? Many authors reach the end of a manuscript—or even publish their first book—only to feel uncertain, scattered, or overwhelmed by the future. Should you start another book right away? Build a series? Switch genres? Focus on marketing? Or pause and regroup? In this episode, we’re stepping back to look at the bigger picture. Long-Term Author Goals – Planning Your Next Book (And Beyond) explores why so many writers feel stuck after finishing a project and how a lack of long-term planning can quietly slow momentum, drain motivation, and lead to burnout. We’ll talk about the hidden costs of making reactive decisions, chasing short-term wins, or trying to do everything at once without a clear direction. If you’ve ever: * Finished a book but felt unsure what to work on next * Wondered how successful authors plan multiple books * Felt torn between creative goals and practical realities * Worried about building a sustainable author career—not just publishing one book This episode will help you rethink how you approach your writing life and your future as an author. Instead of pushing for faster output or more hustle, we’ll focus on clarity, intention, and alignment—so every book you write supports where you actually want to go. Whether you’re planning your next book or thinking several projects ahead, this episode is designed to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546089/support] ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com [http://www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com] ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist [https://veronicagoldspiel.myflodesk.com/essentialprepublishingroadmap2] ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity] ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9] JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist [https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist]

S1 E13 - Inbox Influence: Why Every Author Needs an Email List (Like YESTERDAY!)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2546089/open_sms] Think you can skip the email list and still build a real author career? I mean… you can also eat soup with a fork, but it’s going to be messy. In this episode of From Writer to Author: The Podcast, we’re talking about the one asset too many authors ignore until it’s painfully obvious they shouldn’t have: an email list. Not “someday.” Not “after I publish.” Not “once I feel ready.” Now. If you’ve ever wondered how authors find readers consistently (without begging social media for attention), how they stay connected between book releases, or how they build momentum that doesn’t disappear the moment an algorithm sneezes—this episode is for you. You’ll hear why an email list is more than a marketing tool—it’s a foundation. It supports your launches, your long-term visibility, your reader relationships, and your ability to grow a sustainable author platform. Whether you’re pre-published, mid-draft, launching soon, or already published but relying too heavily on luck and likes, this conversation will help you see email differently—and understand why waiting is costing you more than you think. 🎧 Press play and let’s get you building something you actually own. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546089/support] ✨ Sign up for the From Writer to Author Newsletter: 👉 www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com [http://www.goldspielcreativeenterprises.com] ✨Download your FREE Pre-Publishing Roadmap: https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/essentialprepublishingchecklist [https://veronicagoldspiel.myflodesk.com/essentialprepublishingroadmap2] ✨ Join the private writer community: From Writer to Author: A Self-Publishing Success Community 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromwritertoauthoraselfpublishingsuccesscommunity] ✨ Explore Veronica G's Bestselling Books on Her Amazon Author Page: 👉https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Veronica-Goldspiel/author/B0D466HRG9] JOIN THE WORKSHOP WAITLIST: ✨Ready to stop guessing and pick the publishing path that actually fits your book and your life season? Get on the waitlist for The Publishing Path Action Plan Workshop so you’ll be the first to know when registration opens—plus you’ll get early details and any waitlist-only bonuses: 👉https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist [https://goldspiel-creative-enterprises.kit.com/waitlist]