Such a delight.

Published: Fri, 06/17/22

Friends,

Earlier today, I hosted Book Chat and it was such a delight. 📚

To everyone who showed up, thank you for being there!

It was so sweet to see everyone's faces, wave hello, and share an hour together. Thank you for the excellent questions. I hope this was informative and encouraging.

If you couldn’t make it, here’s the recording which you can watch anytime.

(You'll notice a few seconds of silence at the beginning. Audio starts around 10-15 seconds in.)

This was a cozy, fun, relaxed Q&A session.

A few questions that I covered:

"Should I self-publish my book or do traditional publishing?"
"If I self-publish am I still a legitimate, valid, and 'real' author?"
"How do I get a book deal with a publisher?"
"How can I make my book excellent and make a deep impact on reader's lives?"
"What if I don't have a big 'platform' yet—is it realistic for someone like me to get a book deal?
And more.

Enjoy Book Chat!

And, if you would like to work with me, here are two excellent options:

If you want to self-publish your book, do The Tiny Book Course which is offered once a year. We now have more than 500 graduates. So many gorgeous books have been born! We also have a scholarship program for this particular course.

If you want to get a literary agent and get a book deal with a traditional publisher, do Book Deal Camp which begins at the end of the month. You’ll work with me 1-on-1 to develop a strong book proposal that leads to a book deal.

If you're not sure which path is best for you, feel free to email [email protected] and let's discuss your situation and goals.

Regardless of whether you hire me or not...

...please go write your book & bring it into the world.

You can do this. Follow the calling and go for it.

-Alex

PS. My mom watched Book Chat and her feedback was, “You are fabulous but maybe say ‘badass’ less.” Okay mom. Feedback noted.

PPS. Unrelated: I was delighted to be a guest on Free Time, a podcast hosted by the charming and brilliant Jenny Blake. We discuss a range of topics including the journey of growing a business, how scary (and exciting) it can be to hire full-time employees, why you should give yourself a raise, mistakes I’ve made as a boss and what I've learned, and also...the joys of being a dog-mom. Listen and enjoy. (Thanks for having me on the show, Jenny!)

PPPS. Music for your weekend. Have a safe, proud, and meaningful Juneteenth.